What a unique coffee shop. They have some unusual coffee drinks like buko pandan latte and IPA…read morelatte (yes, made with IPA beer). I had to try the IPA latte, how can I not? Where else have you seen this? Because of the brewing process, there's no alcohol but you still get the floral taste of the hops and boy was it delicious. It reminded me of a rose latte. My friend got a hot Nana's mocha and it was a chocolate heaven! I loved it as well. I love the space; very cool vibes with lots of art, big space and they also serve burgers! I have to give that a try next time. They also serve alcohol (wine, beer) and saw some unusual brands that I've never seen before.

What a cool spot to hangout at and we were a party of 6. We ordered at the counter then looked for…read morea seat. Unfortunately, they weren't serving off of the lunch menu (we were a little too early) so we had to order off of the breakfast menu. Food took long and the tots that my friend ordered took super long that we asked for a box to go. Food: Chili Crisp BFast Sando- (Biroche, Egg, Cheese, Bacon, Chiptole Aioli, Sesame Chili Crisp) Tots with House Seasoning - with Ranch Cup of Coffee Buko Pandan Latte Hot & Cold First the drinks were yummy. The hot Buko Pandan was stronger in flavor than the cold/iced drink. The tots were yummy and crisped perfectly but I'm not sure about the supposedly ranch dip. It was tangy for me. The Chilio Crisp Bfast Sando was delicious. It was so good that I want to return soon and have it again. The worker taking our order was very nice. He even mentioned about a restaurant in Vegas and asked if I've ever tried it-Public Us and yes I have. Overall, a great spot that can get very busy in the AM. The front window area has seats on one side and seats outside. It worked for us. Definitely will return.

I believe I have just found my new favorite coffee shop on Third ave. I've been here once before…read morebut this was my first time trying the food and holy moly! Lets talk about the vibes first...amazing decor and vibes, decor and walls and atmosphere is very cool and unique I truly love it so much. The staff is very nice, offering suggestions on drinks with big smiles and welcoming energy. Now the drinks and food: the drink I got last time was an iced mocha (no picture but I remember it was very good). This time I went with my mom and we both got the "Moon" drink.. a Chai/Matcha which was such a good drink, I want like a 40oz of it to take with me home for the week. I also ordered the pesto turkey sandwhich to share and I can not express how good this was. Perfectly crispy, juicy and fresh. Took the first bite and literally gasped because not only was the bread toasted to perfection but the veggies and turkey were so flavorful. The veggies and pesto and turkey were also layered in a way that made every bite delectable and that to me is art. Loved it, want more of it and I WILL be back to try more drinks and sandwhiches.

Eeeeek! Omg I love this place and you will too after reading my review…read more I've recently found this place from a studio I go to nearby. It's third ave I mean if you are from San Diego you know it's either neighborhood parking or the meters. Not a big deal though. I am greeted by Karely and her big smile, one of the baristas. It is tiny location but long, they have two gender neutral bathrooms at the end. A few tables to sit down inside and out. A cute bench with the view of third ave traffic. Interior decor is super cute I loved, one of my favs was this board they have which is a basically you pay a coffee forward and you put the sticky there for the next person to get their drink. I totally don't work there so I would just reconfirm what can be redeemed. Drink: I get an iced dirty chai WITH banana cold foam. 10/10 must try. They also offer matcha for you matcha lovers. Grind house has found a new customer and yes, I've already brought so many friends here. My only suggestion would be to maybe have a phone charging station, that's all! :)

I've been coming here literally my whole life and I've never had a problem with the food. It's kind…read moreof consistent so that's not what my review is about. This review is mainly about the service. (I also don't write reviews on places unless the service is actually just horrible) I went today, I started my order and the lady turned around after asking for the first two things without even letting me finish my order. I figured that when she came back with the first things I'd let her know that I wanted one more thing. She then came back with the first two things which were a sandwich and a smoothie. She asked "will that be all" and I said I would like another sandwich. I don't know what triggered her but I could tell she thought I was telling her that the sandwich was made wrong when that was not at all what I was telling her I was simply telling her I wanted another one (she btw kept repeating this for like 2 minutes before she realized that I was telling her I wanted one more sandwich). In the many years I've been coming here she has always had some sort of attitude, but this time she was actually so rude. Her tone and her expressions towards me were horrible. She needs to keep her attitude in check. So many people who have gone here that I know always speak of her horrible demeanor (so I know it isn't just me). Also after I said "ushh" (as a sigh of like wth just happened) she yelled out "USH QUÉ". The other lady is rlly nice. But this one *the tall one* RUDE.

Located inside Price Breakers indoor bazaar - just walk inside the main doors and immediately off…read moreto the right in the corner you will find the deli. Walked right up and no wait, yay! Ordered tuna torta and green juice. Honestly impressed by the size of this sandwich. Included lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and mayo on the torta, plus the bread was nice and lightly toasted. Served with a heavy serving of pickled jalapeños. Next time, I will ask for onion on the sandwich. Green juice was great! She made it right before my eyes, all the different fruits and veggies getting juiced right there to order. There were 2-3 bar stools right at the ledge of the walk up counter available to sit at but I just devoured this in my car in the parking lot. $17.75 later and happy tummy.

Hello all! If you're from the south bay area, then you've already heard of The Balboa South here in…read moreChula Vista on Third Ave. For those that haven't or even for the ones that have but have never ventured in, you are missing out on some phenomenal food and specialty shakes. Marianna and Angel are the owners and general managers of this establishment. Both are very friendly, courteous, and really care to ensure that you get not only the best service, but that you also have a great experience while there. Their staff is also top notch and follow the same values as Marianna and Angel. They are all one great team and ensure that your experience is unforgettable and makes you want to go back. I've been here so many times but I've never posted my experience. So here it is. Want great food? Come to The Balboa. Want specialty shakes made with real ice cream? Come to the Balboa. Want to have a beer or a special cocktail? Come to the Balboa. Want an awesome overall dining experience for yourself or the family? Come to the Balboa. Seriously, come try it yourself. You won't regret it. You might even make new friends.

Long overdue review of this amazing place! We have been here a few times and every single time it…read morehas been a hit! The burgers are juicy; they are perfectly stacked and delicious. The salad for me was a game changer, who knew a few different ingredients could take a salad from your typical cesar to a delicious addictive dish. Oh and the garlic fries with the dipping sauce omg! Service is always on 10. Even when they are busy, the staff is kind and fun to talk to! The jamaica & tamarindo margaritas are soo good, perfectly sweet and refreshing. I am planning our return as I write this! 10/10 recommend!

Coming back from Japan, I really missed the vibe and especially the food. I came across this spot…read morein National City and wow! Tried the chicken katsu sando and the spam avocado egg sando. Both were amazing. They also have drinks and sushi. Super friendly staff who are willing to help and give you their recommendations. Try it out, you wont be disappointed.

I like a good katsu sando more than most people and though I swear it tasted better at the previous…read morelocation where I saw an old Japanese man prepping the food, it's still pretty good. I've been twice to the new location including its soft opening weekend. I would skip the somewhat overpriced spam musubi. It tasted good but it wasn't life-changing, which I sort of expected for the price. The couple times I went, I found the tables to be sticky so I'd watch out for that as well if you're dining in. The fruit sandos are good if that's your thing. I always find them to be too rich with all the cream and this place was no exception. I've tried all the savory sandos on the menu though, and they're solid. You really can't go wrong. The bobas are pretty good but don't compete with the elite boba shops like 3cat or momofuku. The corn hojicha is what I liked the most out of everything I've tried. Finally, service is average to above average. The person behind the register is usually a disinterested teenagers or 20-something employee but an older guy in the back, presumably a manager, tries hard to accommodate customer requests. So hats off to him.

Only place to get a crispy pork belly bahn mi! They will even put the veggies on the side so when…read moreyou call up for to go it won't be soft or soggythank god. They offered to put on side and I was surprised I'm a regular now. So it stays crispy and crunchy but soft I'm drooling thinking and wanting this ahahahah. Service is accommodating and helpful and good. They're quick fast and popular! They get busy quick! Ambiance is just a small quaint clean but so nice! They have lots of choices of drinks and things so get more! Love that they have bone broth and other things frozen for you to bring home to prepare. Gonna do this after my pregnancy

I was super excited to try this spot as it's a banh mi spot I wouldn't have to drive 20+ mins for…read more I got this crispy pork belly banh mi and the cha lua banh mi. The crispy pork belly was indeed crispy even after a drive home. I just wished it had a little more flavor. The cha lua banh mi was decent, but I wasn't a fan of how they added 2 small cuts to make it look like there was more.

Is this place owned by the same owners as Ichiban Sando in Chula Vista?…read moreThey both have similar types of menu and food. I ordered sushi from hakosushibox.com and got there at the pick up time. My food was ready to go. I ordered sushi combo A: one classic roll, one specialty and one drink enough for 1 person...maybe one ravenous person. I got spicy tuna, dynamite scallop and a Diet Coke. The total came out to $25. I don't have any complaints. I'm still on the search for decent sushi that's average priced to replace Sushi Diner that was lost.

Ordering is done through a kiosk, so there isn't much customer service interaction, which is fine…read moreif you're looking for something quick and easy. I ordered the Chicken Katsu with fries, and it's consistently a good-sized portion. The only downside is that it's a bit pricey for what you get. For drinks, I ordered the Mango Pandan Blend, which was different but the combo works. I also ordered the Pandan Coffee, but it was much sweeter than I expected. I also happened to see one of the employees cutting open Vietnamese instant coffee packets while preparing drinks, which honestly caught me off guard and changed my expectations a bit. In total, three items came out to over $30, so it can add up pretty quickly. Overall, the food and drinks are decent, but between the pricing and my experience with the coffee, I'm not sure it's a place I'd visit often.

Portions are HUGE, pricing is good and the ladies behind the counter are exxtrmely frienly and…read morehilarious. If you go between 11 and 1pm you will wait a lil bit. A pro-tip is to call in your order as you head that way. If would like to get a little taste of beer, liquor or wine it is available for you. Parking isn't the best, but the food is dang sure worth it and you go there for luch and you wont finish so you will have dinner as well. Ambiance well it's a corner store with a little bit of seating outside.

Cozines has the best sandwich ever. And the service is amazing. The area was clean and well. You…read morewalk in and they greet you like their own family.