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Brew Coffee Spot
95/100 (826 ratings)
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American
Cafe
French
Italian
American
French
Italian
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Café
Café
Italian
American
French
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Free off-street parking
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Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
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Breakfast
Dinner
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Cheap Eats
"I absolutely love Brew, and it’s so nice to have a spot like this nearby in La Mesa. Great selection of standard and specialty coffees, delicious..."
Colin Robinson
"Food was pretty good. Had a breakfast sandwich. Clean place. Very chill atmosphere. Music every Friday nights...."
Joslyn Martin
"Great coffee plus great food. Order ahead if you are heading here over the weekend. The wait time can get long because this place is..."
Matthew Sidor
"Lavender latte + bacon avocado toast = one if the best starts to my day. There's a reason I ask all my friends and clients to meet me..."
Laura Maturo
"This has become my favorite coffee shop for several reasons. Starting from the top: The owners are amazing people who get to know their customers...."
Marttell Sanchez
"Love their coffee and Avocado Toast. Perfect spot for a morning coffee or a lunch..."
Elizabeth D Moody
"Nice cozy coffee shop with a warm welcoming atmosphere. The coffee and food are both equally amazing. Plenty of indoor/outdoor seating..."
Chris Ertz
"The coffee is ADDICTING. I drive here about every other day, even if it's a 40 minute drive round-trip. Highly recommend trying this place out at..."
Kimberly Cruz
Brigantine La Mesa
89/100 (2604 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Bar
American
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Shrimp
Chowder
Tapas
Fish Taco
Lobster
Tacos
Swordfish
Halibut
Salad
Clam Chowder
Fish
Crab
Scallops
Oyster
Sit down
American
Seafood
Bar
Reservations
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Had a lovely lunch in the patio area,we had the swordfish with risotto. The food was perfect the service great the price was reasonable. Will..."
Laura-lee Bisbal
"The potato skins are so delicious and everyone ordered the calamari. Delicious margaritas and sparkling wine. The fish tacos are always..."
J'oni Smith
"Fantastic food and great service! They have amazing seafood and if you're not into that they also offer many soups and prime rib. I highly recommend..."
Alexis C.
"Luved the menu! The food was good! Ambiance was nice! This is a great place to bring out of town guests like us! Lol I had the two lobster tails with..."
P Largo
"We enjoyed a very quite Friday night dinner. The entire experience was amazing. Our entire evening was a relaxed pace. We weren't rushed at all,..."
Joshua Lintz
"Most underrated secret in Glendale. This place is almost never packed and great variety of food. The ambiance is welcoming, classy, and gives you a..."
John Cooper
"My absolutely beautiful girlfriend and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary here. The staff was very attentive and definitely not overbearing like..."
Pedro Moffett
"I have frequented the La Mesa Brigantine for a number of years and have to say that they maintain their quality of food. They have the freshest..."
Pritpal Panesar
Craft Kitchen
88/100 (1599 ratings)
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Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Burger Slider
Smash Burger Sliders
K a C Salad
Julian Apple Cider
Tapas
Crispy Pan Pizza
Tacos
Double Smash Burger with Mastiff Fries
Beer
cold brew
Vegan Sausage
Breakfast Sandwich
Breakfast Sando
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Pizza & Caesar Salad Deal
Spicy Hawaiian Pizza
Burrata Margarita V
Veggie Smash Burger
Choke-N-Chicken
Smash Sliders
Pork Nugs Appetizer
Side Hot Honey Garlic
American
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My bf and I always order the Cauliflower coated with Buffalo sauce and craft burger with fries. 👍 fast and good service. They also offer brunch..."
Joy Guazon
"Amazing owners and they keep a great staff to help you navigate all the wonderful beers they have on tap. Everything is BOMB and they even serve..."
Brendan Peterson
"Love eating their burgers one of the best in town. Looking for a good dinner with your wife or family this is the spot. Definitely a good relaxing..."
Cruz Castillo
"LOVE this place !!! Best food !! So refreshing and delicious!! The staff are all so NICE!! They really care about the satisfaction of their..."
kay sierra
"First time there.. Service is a little slow. Great breakfast. Love eggs Benedict and Ranchero omelette (sharing plates with my guest). They should..."
Mario Salguero
"Great happy hour. $5 beers and snacks. I can't go wrong with their fries or Buffalo..."
Carissa Peck
"We live in noho and were on the search for sweet potato fries (which they dont have...YET...BUUUUUUUUUT) ALL the other food we got was incredible...."
Jasmine Parsons
"Awesome selection of 40 craft beers and great foods! Recommend the steak sandwich for..."
Michael Hutchison
Anthony's Fish Grotto
86/100 (282 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Calamares
Salmon
Shrimp
Chowder
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Fish Taco
Pasta
Tacos
Salad
Swordfish
Clam Chowder
Halibut
Crab
Pesto
Scallops
Fish
Clams
Calamari
Tuna
Sit down
American
Seafood
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"La Mesa Restaurant. I've been coming here for years and I'm a huge fan of the white clam chowder, though my mother has always favored the red 😀...."
Ju You
"It’s not fast food... it’s dining!! What a great way to spend with a friend or special person. The atmosphere that is created, takes you..."
R Micks
"One of my all time favorite places... I've always had a great dining experience here. The food is fresh, the service is impeccable, and the..."
Mark Sheldon
"Love it. There is a large and lovely dog friendly outdoor patio. The inside is interesting to look around too. The food is good and the portions are..."
Maria Conrad
"Thanks to emperor Newsom's purple tear alert people are being forced to eat outside on less your at his party. They do have very nice out door..."
Ajax Strong
"The spicy chicken sandwich was delicious, and the fries in the mini wire fry basket were equally amazing, great choices on the menu, I have ordered..."
Loren Boehm
"Started eating at harbor location in mid 60s with parents. Continue to visit la mesa occasionally. Yummie!!👍 👏..."
Steve Eaton
"They are primarily a seafood restaurant with a small amount of non-fish dishes. The view is lovely and the food is prepared well. As with most fish..."
Damon Conner Donahoo
La Mesa Bistro And Bakery
85/100 (1694 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Cafe
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Acai Bowls
Pancakes
Salad
Eggs Benedict
Corned Beef
Sandwiches
Sit down
Café
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"We ordered a chocolate mousse cake and a lemon tart for a birthday party. Both were extraordinary. From now on they will be my first choice the..."
Apryle Zeller
"I’ve been coming here for years and have yet to be disappointed. Always 10/10 friendly service with delicious food to match. And they’ve got..."
Chris Ertz
"This is our go-to brunch spot, we love it! Kids got Philadelphia cheese steak sandwiches, the hubs got El paso benedict and I got a half order of egg..."
Sally Oviedo
"Every item I try on the menu is amazing. I come from OB to this cafe for the food, and comfortable seating, and great service. Currently my families..."
Ronnie N
"This place was amazing. Had the turkey sage hash and it was absolutely sensational . Best breakfast before a long..."
Destiny Gonzales
"Sobieski no chain restaurant feel here. Huge menu to choose from, simple clean decor, good service and very very good food. A lot of thought and..."
Deb C
"One of the best Hidden places to eat in San Diego Must give it a try awesome management and staffing great healthy food and cozy neighborhood..."
Robert Cole
Souplantation
83/100 (97 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Healthy
Soups
Soups
Healthy
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Sit down
American
Healthy
Soups
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Nothing much to complain about here. Souplantation always provides a great do-it-yourself salad bar once you walk in. They always have multiple soups..."
Brian P
"Every dish taste as if it came from my kitchen. No bland, tin or bottle dishes on this visit. The ingredients in the salad did not have a fake taste..."
Sauzalita
"Went for my free bday meal at around 1pm. It was pretty busy but walked right through the line and got a perfect table. The waitress kept my table..."
chris bohringer
"No complaints. Well run, clean, and friendly service as well. The food options are all..."
Gilbert Serrano
"It has been a while since I've been to Souplantation. It has actually improved a lot since I was there last. All the fresh ingredients were..."
Peggy Elliot
"What can I say, it's Souplantation; the blueberry muffins were excellent. Not a fan of some of the staff. I need a booth due to disability, and the..."
Sara Shelton
"Love this place! I could stay all day! Good food, lots of it! Gave it only 4 stars because they really could use some remodeling & cleaning inside &..."
Phaedra D.
"Way lots to choose from. Very good staff. Place is bigger than I thought from the outside. Our youngest and bride live nearby so took us on one of..."
John Berry
Swami's Cafe
82/100 (454 ratings)
Quick Bites
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Pancakes
Salad
Acai Bowls
Sit down
American
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"First time at restaurant after glowing reviews from family and friends. We were definitely not disappointed! I would say the best omelette I have..."
Amrita Puri
"Swamis is a great little cafe in the La Mesa Village. I've never had lunch here, but I can say that every breakfast item I've had off the menu has..."
Nicole Diaz
"Simply wonderful! Only way I can describe this restaurant, they are friendly and they put the customer first. The prices are fair and the food is..."
Gabriel Marocco
"The BEST of the BEST. I eat at Swami's almost weekly.Swami's food is always fresh and plentiful. Presentation is excellent. The..."
Victoria
"Excellent Service, Excellent FOOD. If you have not been to Swamis for dinner it is a must do. On a warm summer evening there is nothing better than a..."
Jefi
"The food was absolutely amazing and surprisingly inexpensive. I fed my family of 4 with $34 and there were plenty of leftovers to take..."
Max Long
"Great for everyone. Vegan, meat eater, young or old, everyone can find something to tempt their palate at Swami's, This is an order at the counter..."
Deb Colomb
"GREAT healthy food! Everything is so fresh and they even have wheatgrass shots and smoothies! I go at least once a week, they have breakfast all day..."
Jessie
Bff Burgers, Fish And Fries
82/100 (391 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Fish
Sit down
American
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"ever since the first time I've tried BFF I will never go any other place. The food is great and service is fast. Jena is always there with a smile..."
Mark Ravancho
"BFF’s Cali burger is finger-lickin good (mm them avocado slices) and every once in a while i satisfy my craving for fried zucchini here..plus..."
Valerie Adriana
"BFF is a great escape from the routine fast food found in mall food courts. I've eaten here twice and really enjoyed it. Their shrimp meal and fish..."
Alan B. Crawford
"Great, fresh tasting food, great value and great service are things you can always count on when you stop by BFF. By far the best/freshest burger in..."
Dennis Moran
"It's an awesome place to eat I loved the food the fish is yum everyone must try it you all will go again and..."
Bhabisha Phuyal
"First of, I love the changes the new management has made. Their burgers are juicy and delicious. You can really taste the flavors from the first..."
Beng Franckowiak
"Had the Double cheese burger, frys and fried fish! And I are it all. That means it was super..."
Kimberly Ann Dimuzio
"Best burgers in town! Great customer service and tasty food! I highly recommend..."
Nairy Maroki
"Very good food!! I love the shrimp so fresh & crispy 🙌🏼 Good friendly service aswell always a good experience..."
Lola Holzman
"So tasty! Made to your liking. Great customer service. Great menu with delicious..."
Dee Navarette
"Janna's Chili Dogs are the best!!!! Actually all of their food is great, it's made with..."
Dave Gilmore
"I always come to eat here on my lunch break. Always satisfied with the quality, speed, and how nice the owner is all the time. If you have a problem..."
Anjelo Yap
"Everything about this place is a win! The food is great, the service is epic! The owner really knows her..."
Dave Owens
"Freshly made and great quality topped off with awesome customer..."
Chad Willey
"It's dat good stuff..."
Alexander Vaught
"Fresh cooked, well prepared food served by friendly staff I doesn't get any..."
Gary Brooks
"I eat here a lot and the food is always on point. Great mom and pop shop. You can tell the people here actually care about your business. Don’t..."
Mitchell Eriksen
"Took awhile to get the food, but once we got it, it was really good. The coating on the shrimp was exceptional and the onion rings were nice and..."
Carl Peterson
"It’s our first time and we loved the food. Tried fish and chips and also some chicken nuggets. Everything was delicious. The staff was very nice,..."
Uv Rai
"Whenever I go to Grossmont shopping center, I stop by BFF ! The staff there is very friendly and welcoming always and THE FOOD is delicious. Quick..."
Hitomi Oi
"I'm so happy I'm on Keto the juice lady at BFF Made me a cheeseburger salad it was so delish, thank you so..."
Robyn Abadie
"The service and food here is amazing! Keep coming..."
Danie Harkleroad
"Very nice and clean placed to be and friendly attention; the food was..."
Edward Mitchell
West Coast Barbecue And Brew
79/100 (821 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Bar
Pub
Barbecue
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Bar
Pub
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"BBQ @ Beer. Excellent BEEF/BBQ sauce. Craft Beer selection never ends - $1 off HH. Clean/Friendly/Huge Mirrors/Patio/Parking. BBQ Bread always bad -..."
Whuckell
"The BBQ sauce is good, and leans toward the brown sugar, but it is not nearly as vinegary as [San Diego] Phil’s BBQ sauce. A bonus is that the..."
Lorraine Ryan
"Looking for a local place to eat that wasn't a burger chain, I found this to be the first decent looking restaurant in the immediate area. I'm glad I..."
C.D. Castro
"Great local neighborhood bite and brew, wonderful hardworking staff and great food and drink specials. Support local..."
Walter Carranza
"Went there for beer week and the selection of beers was amazing. There were some people from breweries there handing out swag. And by the way the..."
Brian Gable
"Great little American comfort bbq/ and tavern. Current Manger Zach, served me and most staff is polite. Low-Key bar / small dinner party atmosphere...."
Janina Perez
"The Fried Chicken wings on Mondays are fantastic. Always a huge list of different kind of wings anyone can choose from. The beer selection is great,..."
John Keeling
"By far one of my favorite places. If you haven't made it a point to check this place out, you should. My husband and I come here almost every Monday..."
Chad H
"We love West Coast. Their tots are the bomb. Staff is always friendly and courteous. They are doing a great job with Covid19 processes and procedures..."
Diana Dobbins