I am surprised that the review are as high as they are. This is some of the worst pizza in San Diego. Papa John's makes better pizza. I don't understand how this restaurant is open with all the good food in this area. The crust is terrible. It's fence and chewy. Kinda of like a bad Detroit style crust. Even the cheese does taste quality. The basil on my margarita pizza was in huge pieces and had the steams attached. The only pizza I've ever met that I didn't finish was little Caesar before this. read more

Crust Kitchen - Margarita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by for lunch on a Sunday afternoon and had a pretty decent experience and just a short 10 minute wait for being a pretty busy Sunday... for food we ordered french toast, margarita pizza, and a crust chicken sandwich. The pizza was definitely the best, the French toast could've been a little bit better, and the sandwich was tasty... The service was great, and the menu had a lot of options for everyone to choose something... would definitely recommend for a good brunch read more

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It might be ok but they don't like guests showing up 20 minutes before they close for lunch. Maybe they should close at 1:40 for lunch service but then they would presumably be rude if you showed up at 1:20. Hours are posted for a reason. Write on your sign "we stop taking guests 30 minutes prior to closing." read more

Went there on a Sunday morning, was seated right away. There was no wait and the place was not crowded. I was waiting for the rest of my party and sat there for 10 min before I had to call someone over to ask for coffee. The food was nothing spectacular. I had the breakfast burrito. It came with tots. The ham and cheese croissant my sister ordered was missing the cheese. Service wasn't the greatest, we had to keep calling the waiter/ waitress over for drink refills. The place was not even packed but definitely short staffed. Sorry to say but I don't think I'll be coming back. read more

Crust Kitchen - Breakfast burrito w tots - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

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Just arrived in town and wanted dinner before settling in my hotel. They were close so I thought I would give it a try. It was 5:40pm on Sunday. There were about 5 or 6 tables with customers sitting down. As I walked inside there was a big sign that said "Please wait to be seated"....So I stood and waited for a host/hostess. I could see several staff members on the other side of the seating area looking at me. They literally stared....and looked at each other. I then took a quick scan and noticed that every table had no drinks or food at their table.....again I looked over and again another group of employees are just starting at me. Didn't even wait for it to get better or worse....it was obvious that they were not interested in customer service....ate in the hotel lobby instead. No idea how the food is....the service (or lack there of) was enough for me to leave and try another spot. Best of luck! read more

Run away and save your life. Went to cvs rite from there. Food is not completely cooked. They trying to serve fast and do not spend enough time to kill bacteria. read more

Great food and service. Everything was delicious. I ordered the French toast . Everyone was happy with what they got

Great food and service! A definite must-stop when visiting San Diego! We stop every time we come to visit our kid at UCSD.

We visited on the afternoon of 4/19/25 and the entire experience was wonderful! Brenda, our server, was friendly, efficient, and very attentive--she's a star! And the food was fantastic! Kudos to the cook, Chris (don't know if I'm spelling his name correctly), for a delicious Salmon-topped Greek Salad and Pesto Chicken Sandwich with Parmesan Tots. Both dishes were large, delicious and made with wonderful, fresh ingredients. And the restaurant itself was clean and comfortable. We couldn't be more pleased. We'll definitely be back, and recommend your place to friends and family. read more

Don't waste your money Over priced and the food was terrible You are better off going to a fast food place or a gas station to eat read more

Service was horrible!! Went for breakfast on a Monday morning not busy at all, our server took our drink and food order brought our drinks and never came back, finally 30 min later when we asked where our food was apparently our ticket got lost? We left. Worst experience read more

I go to church right next to this restaurant and see it all the time but had never checked it out until today. I like that it was clean and the waitress acknowledged us right when we walked in. She also sat us quickly. I had a friend tell me that the food was okay so my guard was up but the Pear and Gorgonzola Salad was incredible. I would definitely come back just for that salad. Also, our waitress was friendly, courteous and took care of us. That's a big deal to me. I loved her smile and intentionality. Although, we sat inside, they did offer patio seating which is nice. I'm not sure about the rest of the menu, which seemed pretty vast, but I would definitely go back again. My only critique would be a lack of gluten free bread for the veggie burger that I wanted. That would have been great. Oh well, the salad made up for it. read more

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Great food and service! Will be 5 stars when bar full opens! Great ambiance and multi TVs

We got into town and saw this place. We figured we'd give it a try. We are so beyond glad and thankful that we did. The dinner was amazing. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. It was one of the best meals we've had in a long time. We even went back for breakfast the next morning. We met the owner who was nothing short of respectful nice and helpful. One person we were with was talking about wanting coffee and the owner came over with coffee and creamer ready for her. Talk about being on it and paying attention to your customers. That right there is worth 100 stars. The place was clean and bright. It was a place you are proud of going to. The breakfast was amazing. It's hard to choice what meal was better since they hold the same consistency for every meal. Please give this place a try if you're in town. You won't regret it. Also the mimosas are a big hit too!! Talk about yummmmmmyyyyyy lol. Thank you for having us. read more

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The food is fine.... But my biggest problem is their serving windows are way too long of a wait for something simple & small like a breakfast burrito . I waited a whole 25 mins just for them to make my order, & this was not my first time here ! read more

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We will come back for the good food and great prices! You get your money's worth with the bbq pulled pork fries, they had plenty of pulled pork and were delicious and filling. They also had chopped onion rings as a garnish which was a nice touch! The craft sodas with free refills are a great deal! We had plenty of leftovers too. We did have to wait a bit long for food since there was only one other table, but we didn't mind and think it is worth it as long as the quality stays good. The waiter was professional and responsive. I would recommend this place for inexpensive date nights or family outings. I think the chef/baker has good attention to detail and we appreciate it! read more

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Had a good breakfast meal here! The owner sat u and served us! He was very friendly and we chatted a bunch while we waited for our meal. He's a nice guy and doing his best to thrive in an odd location with a past. My only complaint was for me the bacon was under cooked, I'm a crispy bacon kind of guy, they cook it to a medium! That won't stop me from returning, next time I'll know what to ask for!!! All in all it was a favourable experience!!! read more

The food and ambiance are amazing. The music was just right, not too loud to talk. Vera is an amazing server and an asset to Crust Kitchen. I would give it 11 stars if I could. read more

Crust Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

Good pizza. Excellent Greek salad. Very convenient to the motels. Take out was easy and delicious.

During our stay in San Diego area we have had many great meals and only one disappointing one and this was it Someone has spent a lot of money on the restaurant interior to be sure My entree was " fried chicken" which was panko fried chicken strips with not a lot of taste I paid 2 bucks extra for Mac and cheese that was Ok but not great My wife had tri tip which was cooked perfectly pink but lacked any seasoning other than speckles of green parsley She got the loaded tater tots which again were ok but to tell the truth Sonic does a better job In general I left Disappointed and wishing I had eaten elsewhere We were waited on promptly but after that service was just ok Lots of talking laughing coming from the kitchen With Covid I have been trying to be kind in my reviews To the business owner here if you don't turn things around you will be going out of business soon That is being kind read more

Crust Kitchen - Panko fried chicken strips not a lot of flavor and average Mac and cheese - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

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Not easy to find but worth the effort to eat a decent meal. The friendly staff was quick to seat patrons and take their order. The food arrived in a timely manner and was delicious. The tables were clean as were the menus, which as we all know, is very important in a restaurant setting. The pasta meal was so large I was able to have left overs. The food was fairly priced and worth a return trip. read more

I got the lemon, ricotta, and coconut waffles. They had a springy, bouncy texture, but could have been more crisp and would have benefitted from more of the lemon sauce and ricotta drizzle. The service was okay, but they got both of our drinks wrong. read more

Crust Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

Don't come here unless you want your order wrong. Food is mediocre. Not worth the price. Save your time and money and go somewhere else.

Highly Recommend!! Visiting San Diego for the first time this weekend and really want to dine at a local cafe. We checked this place out this morning because it popped up on google and seemed great! Well, it did not disappoint!! Alex and Vera are so welcoming and the food is a great too. Love the ambiance and will return the next time I'm in town. read more

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Seems like they are in the middle of a remodel. A lot of banging around at dinner which wasn't great. Staff was friendly but always seemed to be missing somewhere. Pesto pizza was good and salad fine Desert should have been a pass read more

Flawless. Veronica's gracious and attentive service, Alma's skill with fresh hollandaise laid over the fresh corned beef hash and poached eggs . . . you'll not hear any complaint from me. An open, welcoming space, well-lit, with the makings of a patio in the works (that's how new this is!) for those lazy summer brunches. I'll be back! read more

Great place to eat. excellent service, Veronica was awesome! Prices reasonable. We stayed in a hotel close by so this restaurant was very convenient! read more

I recently stayed at The Atwood Hotel. So, this place was super convenient. I didn't order anything fancy. Just a pepperoni pizza. My pizza was hot and fresh. It was also delicious. It was so good that I almost forgot to take a pic for this forum. read more

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Foodie spot right here! Tons of choices and an epic menu to choose from! The chicken Alfredo here is fantastic and came with a good bit of food. The salmon here was unforgettable and it just melts in your mouth. Loved the vegetables and mashed potatoes too. The desert here was great really enjoyed the lemon cake! read more

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I have passed this place a few times. Looks like a great place from the outside. It has a connected liquor store that has a pretty extensive selection of beer, liquor and everything one might need in a pinch. So after a long work week, I woke up - checked my POSTMATES app and saw "CRUST". I was like I would like to get some ice from the liquor store next door. I can easily make a pick up order thru POSTMATES too! Made my order. Damn that went down hill quick! At this time of my order which is the day of this post - we are on the latter end of the COVID -19 "stay in shelter orders". People should be wearing masks in public and we should all be practicing social distancing. When my daughter went to pick up my items there were more then 10 people hanging out that appeared to be staff. I'm not to concerned about their social distancing as I believe this is a family business and everyone in the business at the time were probably related. But no one was wearing a mask! My daughter then asked for the order which was waiting. The girl handed it to my daughter. My daughter asked twice if those were all the items in the order. She didn't check boxes and said - yup it's ready to go. There were 5 big boxes and a small box, by outside count looks right? My order was 2 burgers, 1 salad, 1 kids mini pancakes, 1 tri-tip steak combo and side of fries. (5 basically entrees and side of fries) At home, we popped open the boxes and what a disappointment! Here's the run down: 1 PARIS BURGER with add avocado & bacon- didn't get the bacon. The avocado was raw and that was in the small box. 1 CHEESEBURGER - it was alright per my daughter but had too much onion 1 MINI PANCAKES MEAL- scrambled eggs in one big box were rubbery but it's a to go meal so maybe that's expected? There were no mini pancakes! They put 1 - fat 9 inch round pancake with no accoutrements in another big box. Who promises a 3 year old mini pancakes and does that? 1 TRI- TIP BREAKFAST COMBO - never received - nor was contacted via POSTMATES TEXT or attempted to be contacted by CRUST that it wasn't available. In fact times I have ordered before from other business they will cancel order if they don't hear back from customer via POSTMATES APP. I contacted the business in regards to the missing side of bacon, raw avocado, large ass pancake, missing fries and missing TRI TIP COMBO. 1st spoke to the waitress who put in the order when I first saw the missing items. 2nd time spoke to the manager ALEX after I tried to eat the food. As I tried to explain the issues with my order and that I ordered it from POSTMATES pick up option. ALEX spat out a bunch of nonsense about it's a POSTMATES issue not the business. (My head is flooded with obscenities for this not-so wonderful human being) I had to tell him several times - I am calling about the quality of the food not just the ordering. DAMN I REALLY WANTED TO MAKE THIS PLACE A NEW FAVORITE FOR MY FAMILY, PRICES SEEMED NICE WITH A LITTLE BIT FOR EVERYONE. CRUST LOOKS BETTER ON PRINT - IN TRUTH THIS PLACE IS JUST CRUSTY! read more

Crust Kitchen - If you think of using POSTMATES pick up! - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

I encountered really poor customer service. Walked in around 130pm, place had 2 tables finishing up, music blasting. We sat down and asked if the music could be turned down a bit. The waitress said it couldn't! Apparently she doesn't know about knobs. The do finally get the music turned down after I asked to speak to a manager. Nobody wants to have lunch with would music blasting in their ears. Then they tell us that we can only order breakfast (at almost 2pm). Their excuse, we have a big grub hub (or door dash) order and that's all they could offer us. Really? So, your live customers are less important than online? ok. Then the turn the music up again on us. Wow. By then there was only one other table at the place, and old guy who probably turned his hearing aids off. We speak w/the manager or owner, and he pretty much says, he doesn't care. No wonder the place was empty. As someone with over 20 year of food service experience, and almost 40 years in customer service, I can only wish this place good luck. read more

I stayed at the Atwood hotel next-door so this restaurant being so close was very convenient. The food came out quick, it was presented well, and it all tasted great ... also good portions for a decent price. The coffee was a little bit weak for my taste but Veronica's smile made the whole experience a 5.0 star rating! (it seems nobody smiles anymore, it was quite refreshing, and made me feel welcome) Keep up the good work, Veronica!!! (they really should give you a raise!!) To Crust Kitchen: keep this employee!! I would come back just for her smile and charming demeanor. -Chuck from Palm Springs read more

Way too expensive for the quantity and quality. Fried chicken is dry and boneless. Breading is thin and flavorless mashed potatoes are sour? What? It comes with boiled vegetables and soggy garlic toast Wings are..... Um.... It has soggy skin... The best thing is the bottled sauces. No thank you. Maybe they're only known for pizza? Idk..... read more

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Great experience! The pasta and appetizer portion was actually super generous for how much you pay. The service was decent and the setting of the restaurant was good as well. If you're looking for a good casual italian dining spot then this is a good option! read more

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I used to think this little spot was quite good but hadn't been for awhile so today my fiancé and I decided to stop in for breakfast. They have a big beautiful patio and while Covid cases are surging we are seeking places to eat with outdoor dining options. We asked to be seated on the patio but we're told the patio wasn't open because of staffing reasons. I know a lot of places are struggling with this right now but considering that cases are surging I was surprised they would elect to not seat anyone on the patio at all. I was already not feeling great about it but there were only a few tables in the restaurant so I asked if we could be seated at a little table that was the furthest away from other diners. When our server Alex approached the table I was in shock. He didn't have a mask on! Um HELLO, there is a pandemic going on and we are INSIDE. I very awkwardly placed my order, with my KN95 still on, but when he walked away i told my fiancé, that I just couldn't eat there. There was no way I was going to take my mask off and be sitting there eating while he stands over me and talks. I have to get on a plane in a few days and if I get sick I can't take that flight and I will miss my mother's 75th birthday. I saw all of the other servers and front of the house staff with masks on.... I guess he just doesn't care and the restaurant doesn't care enough to enforce public health measures that are currently mandated by the state. We also found out after leaving that Alex is actually the manager of this business. Very poor leadership on his part. I informed Alex that we would be leaving and he asked why. I told him it was because he wasn't wearing a mask and I felt uncomfortable. He said okay thank you and literally shoo'ed me away with his hand gesture. By Alex and Crust Cafe. See you again never. read more

I wish I could review this as a zero star. I ordered pizza and wings and instead of getting the wings I got a hamburger. I returned the hamburger and wanted to cancel the wings. The owner and cashier are so unprofessional and rude. They didn't want to give me a refund and stole my money from me. Stay away from this place . Nobody knows what they are doing here read more

The lemon pepper chicken 10/10!!!!!! We also got the Alfredo and pear/gorgonzola salad which did not disappoint!

Very nice staff. They have a free shuttle and delivery. Quiet diner style. Given the area and parking exposure I would still bring in your portable valuables eg laptops and purses even if you left it in the trunk. Average dishes I saw $15-18 bucks. Pizza, breakfast, and lunch. Breakfast served until 2 pm. No WiFi which kind of sucks. Traditional American. While taste wise nothing special. It gets an extra star for effort, service, pricing, and generally being in a good location so you don't get owned by the hotel lobby restaurant read more

I asked for scrambled eggs and got over easy. I asked for sausage and they gave me bacon. The only thing that was good was the waffle. Coffee was gross. Friendly atmosphere and nice interior. It was clean. read more