I have been wanting to check this spot out since I did the Taste of College last year, so I am…read morefinally glad I got to go! Parking is street parking, and I think because I went on a weekday at a random time, I got good parking! The restaurant itself is really cute, there's a main dining room, and then another room which is reminiscent of an old-school living room with records, and a tv hooked up to games! The service here was great as well, the guy taking our order checked up on us during our meal, and also indicated the sauces they had available. What I got: Highland: American cheese, bacon, jalapeños, whipped cream cheese, fried wonton strips, and sweet Thai chili sauce. According to their website, this is one of their most ordered burger, and I can see why. Oddly, cream cheese worked on this burger, I think because the sweetness from the Thai chili sauce and the jalapeños helped to balance the creaminess of the cream cheese, and the richness from the bacon.

The asian flavored burgers intrigued us so we tried this place…read more The Goth topic was really good. I feel that this can go big. Planning to go back and try the other burgers. I love jackfruit so I had to try the Aloha Mija hoagie. I was very hungry that night and it wasn't enough. I was expecting a bit chunky jackfruit pieces but it's mostly shredded pieces. Flavor could use more tweaking. It doesn't remind me of Hawaiian flavors. The fries were good The elote Mac salad also needa some tweaking. I wouldn't get this again.

I stop here from time to time to watch a football or hockey game, but typically enjoy brunch…read more I was sad yesterday when I was told they were out of the pickle beer I normally get with my michelada. Luckily, Hayley was super helpful and suggested the strawberry blonde fruited lager instead of a michelada. It was pretty tasty!

With so much turnover in the North Park neighborhood, I would consider Working Class as one of the…read moreolder establishments along 30th St. It's an extremely canine friendly business with a section on the menu featuring edibles for dogs. There's a covered front patio, a bar with countertop seating and several high-top tables inside, and then a back patio. I recently came for breakfast as they open at 9 am daily which is not that common for a bar and grill. Paper menus used to be available, however like many eateries, they have moved to a QR code provided at each table to scan and view the online version. Breakfast fare was served until 2 pm. What caught my attention was the Shrimp and Cheddar Grits ($17). The dish consisted of two eggs any style, chili-rub shrimp, diced bacon, and tomato in a bed of cheddar laced grits. I asked for the eggs to be scrambled. The bowl came with a decent serving of the above contents. I liked the addition of the bacon and tomato that gave a salty and acidic flavor profile, respectively. The disappointment was only three medium sized shrimp were included. I had expected double that number because shrimp was the first word in the name of the item so it should have been featured more. The service from the waitress was pleasant. I gave a 3.5 rating for this visit to Working Class.

Wow, how have we never heard of this place before?! Literally a "hole in the wall" establishment…read morethat we found by chance after a medical appointment down the street in Mission Gorge. We got the 2 Meat Combo and when my husband told the server he didn't care for chicken breast, she offered to swap it out for a hot link. For our sides, we got baked mac n cheese (an extra $3), coleslaw, and baked beans. Everything was delicious! Seasoning was perfect, not salty at all yet flavorful. The brisket and pulled pork were soo tender and that hot link was really good. The sides were also seasoned to perfection. The baked beans had bits of ground beef in it! We came at happy hour which ended at 4. I got the cranberry cocktail and it was refreshing!

i'd give it 5 stars bc the good was fire, i had the pulled…read morepork with sides of beans, potato salad and texas toast it was 10/10, our server was super friendly as well as we sat at the bar. the only thing that made want to leave was the general manager Sabrina, she was yelling super loudly and being very obnoxious to the staff and some costumers she was "greeting" she really made the ambiance awkward as we could see the staff was being treated poorly in front of all the costumers. the tension in the air was so bad. i really wish that wasn't the case bc i really loved the food but id hesitate to come back.

Best food I've had, in Cali. I'm from the south and this food reminds me of home! Very clean,…read morefriendly staff! Definitely will be coming back. Everything was good. I had catfish, shrimp, peach cobbler, Mac n cheese, yams, and the cornbread was chefs kiss !

Food and service were amazing. 4 of us were there to make final decisions on the menu for my son's…read moreWelcome Party in May. Super helpful staff, and the food surpassed my expectations. Just another reason why I can't wait for the wedding! Oh, and btw...be sure to save room for dessert. You will thank me later

Date of Visit: 9.28.2026 Location: San Diego…read moreCuisine Type: 24/7 Diner (inside a hotel!) Vibe: Such a unique space, period. Lowkey one of the most grunge... clean? gothic spaces, like something out of the Victorian era. It's actually a hotel with a bowling alley and tons of bar space, and the people-watching is elite... fancy people, weird people, stylish people, guys and girls. Popping even on a random Monday night Cost: $$-$$$... everything is pricey for what it is Service: The waitress was kind, nice, and actually helpful with recs (she called the schnitzel and the pie, and she was right) Food/ Rating: -4/5- American diner food, fried well... somewhat greasy but it's a CLEAN fry, not too oily, though you will definitely feel full after. The sleeper hit is the apple pie a la mode. We ordered it with zero expectations off the waitress's rec and wow... this is better than Julian apple pie. The apples are sour-sweet, not too sweet even with the ice cream, and they keep a bit of a bite instead of going super molten. The crust is crispy, not crumbly, so you get this mix of textures and sweet-sour all at once... a very complete experience in a dessert. Apparently it's made in house. I would come back just for the pie. Overall Thoughts: Best Thing I ate: The apple pie a la mode... better than Julian, I said what I said Something to Improve: The pricing... you're paying for the space as much as the plate

curly fries were soooo good! the grilled cheese could've used a little more pizazz but the pickle…read morespear saved it! always a fun vibe at the lafayette! i went during the pool day and it was definitely a party

Had a birthday brunch here and really enjoyed the food, the dining experience was unfortunately a…read morelittle thrown off. Wait times are quite outstanding, even with a rsvp but I really enjoyed picking Between Us for the nice atmosphere and quality of the dishes! Some portions are really outstanding for the price, but I loved the atmosphere inside and it was a perfect setting for brunch. Duck and Waffle (3/5): My dish! The Duck was really great, just very small portion with one waffle, and I didn't find the guava sauce on the side to really complement anything. I would've preferred something with maple but it was different. I was definitely hungry still after this. Curry Rice (5/5): My friend suggested this and we all loved this dish the most! It was delicious and hearty, and full of flavor. Steak and Eggs (4/5): Also pretty solid, I loved the bread actually and the steak was a nice medium rare. It also had plentiful of potatoes so this one was a winner too. Beignets (4/5): So delish! Light and airy but super hot and fresh. I could go here and just an enjoy a basket of these to be honest! The service was also friendly, just expect really long wait times especially on a weekend. I do adore it here though and I really plan to come back to try their other menu items for brunch. I'd recommend this spot to anyone looking for a brunch in NP.

This brunch spot is located in Normal Heights with limited street parking. We went on a Sunday…read moremorning around 11 and they open at 9. There was a long line outside when we walked up but when we went to get our names on the waitlist we were seated right away, so things started off good. The restaurant was busy with a couple of birthdays being celebrated. We tried to order the Latke Benedict and the Bacon & Eggs Hug but they were out of both of them! Sophia our waitress shared that they had ran out the day before. She was really sweet and tried accommodating us but we really wanted to try those popular items. We ordered beignets as a consolation before we left but they were mid at best. The mascarpone wasn't too flavorful and for $12 it seemed excessive. Won't be going back the only saving grace was our waiter and how nice they were. 5/10

Super cool vibe and great food! Brunch time on a Saturday is steady flow of people but no waiting…read more Perfect.

The best BLT on fresh bread and pineapple upside down cake this side of the Mississippi -…read more The food is as fresh as the beautiful plants sold at the adjoining nursery- The hippi ambiance is perfect with the music- 5 Stars!

I came here for brunch and I was immediately greeted by the host and sat down promptly. I was very…read moreimpressed by their dog menu since I own a dog myself. Next time I can bring my dog to eat here since my dog can sit inside or outdoor. Encontro has many options I can order from their lunch menu or brunch menu. My waitress was Kanya, she recommended Cardiff crack steak and eggs. Cardiff crack steak is very tender, the eggs were cooked perfectly, it was over easy on top of crispy potatoes. Their menu has so many options. Thank you for the great hospitality, the restaurant was clean, Kanya was very warm welcoming and knowledgeable.

Stopped by here because I saw it was one of the best spots to go to in SD. When I walked in I…read morethought. "Wow what a cute place" they only serve beer and wine so I did not get a drink. My partner got a Mexican beer and said it was delicious. We started off with the poke tacos and brussel sprouts. The poke was extremely good. The Brussels were not. They were cooked well but the was no seasoning. I barely ate them. We tried to order a couple sauces to see if it would make it better and I did not. We pushed those aside. We then ordered 2 burgers. The lamb burger with fries and the patty melt with tots. I requested no Cole slaw add pickles. The pickles were an upcharge and they were sweet! Yuck! Pushed those to the side. When our food got delivered they had put slaw on my burger I didn't care I took it off and just ate it anyways. Both of our burgers were dry tasteless and not hot. The waitress came by and saw the Cole slaw on the plate and offered to make it over for me but I didn't want to wait so I refused. We ended up not eating the burger and just ate the fries and tots. I spent over 100 dollars for potatoes and beer.. and all the waitress said was I'm sorry. I will never come back here and would never recommend this spot.

Order their hash bowls! Anything seasonal they have is extremely great as well…read more Parking has never been a problem for me I would go one street down and park there not the parking where you pay. I never pay more than $60 and it's super dog and kid friendly. I over hype this place it's my favorite spot I take all my loved ones and favorite people here. I love their food, coffee and staff. Never too busy and always attentive, they care about quality and quests. Love love love

Food and service super good! I'm a nice area, you need to pay street parking. Not much in the area…read moretho. Montezuma, 5/5: Really good! There are actual chicken pieces in here. Thought they used deli slices bc it looks so thin but there are sizable slices. The side salad is normal. The cheese and sourdough was good - crispy and umami. I don't taste the aioli much? But this sandwich typically tastes basic without some sauce and this is good, but I couldn't really tell. Cinnamon roll pancake, 4/5: The pancake is very thick almost like a cake? It's very sweet. The oats on top make the bite tastes like brown sugar oatmeal. Not very cinnamon or pancakey - get this for a sugar craving. Outside seating is nice. There's plenty of shade an busy on a Saturday morning, but they had a table of 3 available with no wait.

This place is incredible. The food is so flavorful, large portions, affordable well drinks, and…read moreabsolutely Devine gouda mac n cheese!!! I cant hype up the Oxtail enough.. so tender and beautifully seasoned. I dont eat oysters, but my group had to order 2 rounds because 1 wasn't enough.. they gobbled it up! The vibes are also top tier. chill rnb music, lovely atmosphere, amazing servers and bartenders. This is an excellent restaurant and I'll definitely be back!

Louisiana Purchase was such a great find! I tried the catfish étouffée and the oxtail plate, and…read moreevery single food item was delicious and perfectly seasoned. The catfish had an amazing crunch, the cornbread had the perfect sweetness, and the oxtail was meaty and flavorful. The étouffée was loaded with crawfish, and the portions were definitely generous. The mac and cheese didn't look all that impressive to me at first, but boy was I wrong . It was creamy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The service was quick and friendly, and the whole environment felt very welcoming. Good music, great atmosphere, and you can really feel the connection to New Orleans and Louisiana culture throughout the restaurant. I also loved the 504 Special, basically a house liquor and mixer for $5.04. Such a fun touch! The cocktails were great too, and I really appreciated how much the restaurant pays homage to New Orleans, the late Mrs. Leah Chase, and Louisiana culture. Can't wait to come back!