This has been my favorite spot on campus for the past four years now, and probably will continue to…read morebe. It's also referred to as The Loft and can be found on the second floor of Price Center. The location itself is great, and it's a nice moderate-volume establishment with decent views and cozy decor. The staff is super chill and helpful, and they're very efficient given how few of them there are. The prices are pretty fair, and their menu's got great variety food and drink-wise. I usually grab an iced chai latte from here, and it's a pretty solid mix. As for food, my staple used to be the lamb burger, and I wholeheartedly recommend it! The patty is cooked perfectly, paired with a nice brioche bun and the yogurt sauce, pickled cucumbers and onions? Super solid. Since switching to my pescatarian lifestyle, I've been ordering the fish tacos, which are a great serving size and pretty solid in terms of taste. The shrimp tacos are also pretty good, but there's something about the chipotle cream in the former that's got me hooked. Their carnitas taco is also good, but I'd recommend the seafood ones over it. Nonetheless, they do do taco Tuesdays and happy hour deals for the tacos! The side of fries is also a must for me, and I actually find them to be really good (I'm a fan of thinner cut fries, and I'll usually ask for them to be cooked well). The lobster roll is also another recommended pick, especially since it's so affordable for a lobster roll and it's packed with lots of meat without any overwhelming flavor. I'm just such a fan of the vibe and atmosphere of this place, and they're always playing really solid music. It's a nice place to be for solid food and background noise while you do work in a lively setting.

Came for a team lunch and we were seated promptly as we made a reservation for our big group. We…read morealso called in to place our orders beforehand and they were all ready for us when we arrived. It was nice that we didn't have to wait for our food as it was pretty packed during lunchtime but the food did come out cold. Interior was cute and spacious with lots of tables and had a chill vibe. I ordered the turkey club and it was decent. A classic sandwich but not too thick or big and the bread was dry and crumbly. The fries were pretty good and flavorful. I also had a strawberry matcha latte but it just tasted like strawberry milk. Very sweet and milky with no matcha taste at all. Just from looking at the color I already knew. Definitely do not get the matcha.

I love how there's fish for entree every Friday! The teriyaki salmon with brown rice and vegetables…read moreI had was very good! The fish was moist. My co-worker thinks teriyaki salmon is a weird combination but I love teriyaki in general so it works for me. And the price was only $7! The way this place set up reminded me of the dinning hall in school. You get everything you want and then pay at the paying station in the middle. It was a little bit of walk for me but it's nice to walk a little bit after finishing lunch. There's a large seating area indoor and some tables outdoor also. A large group of researchers were talking about organic chemistry while I was there. Dedication indeed.

One of the best values for a weekday lunch on Torrey Pines mesa is located inside Sanford-Burnham…read moreMedical Research Institute, which is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC during lunch hours (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.). The cafe offers fresh, quick, made-to-order inexpensive gourmet food (through CulinArt) prepared by Chef Peter da Silva and his team. HIGHLIGHTS: * Fresh salad bar at $5.88 per pound (just under 37 cents an ounce) is nearly bargain priced. The offerings are great, but you should get there by 12 p.m. (even 12:30 p.m. is a gamble) to get the full selection, which includes spring mix, romaine, spinach, raw tofu, tomatoes, artichokes, carrots, alfalfa, garbanzo and kidney beans, cucumbers, corn, peas, broccoli, bell peppers, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, croutons, pasta salad, potato salad and much more. * The freshly-made soup of the day is always a creative surprise with random selections (they don't serve the same soups every week) ranging from ones that "sound weird but taste good" such as Fish and Rice or Beef and Macaroni to flat-out gourmet soups like Cream of Asparagus (one of the cafe's standouts), Cioppino, and several weeks ago they even had authentic Menudo. Regardless of the selection the soup is just $2 for a cup (a bit more for a larger size). * As an alternative to the soup, there's turkey chili served daily -- great quality, lean and only costing a bit more than the soup. This tends to run out fast though, so don't stall till the later portion of the lunch hour. * The portions are POSTDOC-sized. That means, the cafe especially caters to the hundreds of young scientists at the Institute who appreciate that they can purchase a large meal at lunch in a biodegradable to-go container and still have plenty left for dinner (as they toil away into the evening on their experiments). * In addition to the regular menu of cold and hot sandwiches, wraps, burgers, etc, the cafe always offers three different rotating specials of the day (priced just under $7). Recent items have included: gyros, barbecue chicken, roast pork loin, Thai-style stir-fry, lasagna (meat and vegetarian versions), and a turkey Caesar wrap. * FRIDAYS: While the menu is constantly changing, offering a wide variety, you can always count on Friday as offering a gourmet fish dish such as salmon or mahi mahi. Friday also offers a deal on a beer-soaked hot dog combo with fries and a soda. Also, there is a combo of SOUP PLUS ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SALAD (that is, all you can stuff in a to-go box) for one low price (around $6). * Starbucks coffee is served at the cafe with no crazy price mark-ups. * For Institute employees, the cafe is also open for breakfast 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., and you can pick up grab-n-go sandwiches after lunch until 4 p.m. If you work here, it's worth coming early to get breakfast because it is available a la carte for cheaper than going to McDonald's and it's made to order (for example it's only like 50 cents for an egg, and just over a dollar for a single pancake). NOTE (in reponse to the last review): Sad to say Brian is gone. He truly did make amazing sandwiches and wraps! There was something magical about the way they came together....was it just the way he toasted the bread on the panini press?

This was my go to on campus. Freshly baked pizzas, or a poke bowl or a nice sandwich, with the…read morerespective drink ... caffeine. Service is prompt and the manager is a delight that remembers you by name! It's always crowded so don't be thinking strolling in and getting a place to sit will be easy, but it's a good place to start your mornings. Ambiance is relaxed, college kids and stressed out med students. Sadly everything on campus is about one arm and half a leg.

One of the best dining halls on campus! Pizzas and sandwiches are baked and made fresh to order,…read moreand although hours are early (7:30am-2pm) there are plenty of clean tables with outlets and WiFi to get some quick work done or chat with a friend. As a student, that's all we can really ask for! I usually come over after classes or labs to use their microwave and reheat my lunch, but have ordered their chicken pesto pizza a few times and was an immediate hit!! Definitely better than local pizza spots in La Jolla and for a fair price, and the staff always make you feel welcome and ready to start the day!

I got a match latte here and it wasn't very good, it felt very artificially and powdery. I think my…read moreother friend's drinks were also pretty average. The store location is beautiful and chic, it is with in an industrial complex but the store itself was well decorated. I love the little nook of veggies they were selling. They looked so fresh but they were a bit pricey for me. Their premade food looked good so I would probably try this place again to give it a second chance.

I will say that all the stars are actually for the location and the set up of this place beautiful…read moreseating decoration and set up, but I would say this is more like a marketplace. Think of an elevated 7-Eleven and quality of food was just OK. I just under seven dollars I got four potato wedges and it was quite dry and the flavor was not really there. I will say I want to try this place out because it looks so inviting and welcoming. If you come here just don't have high expectations for food I hear the drinks are also just OK so overall it's worth , the ambience and the service was nice. Overall the food made it lose the stars.

This is a good lunch option if you're working or near the Sorrento Valley area. Most of the food…read moreisn't too pricey, and you get a lot of food. The smoked turkey club sandwich was pretty thick, the bread was well toasted, and the side salad was simple but a good portion size for a side. Most people tend to do take-out so the indoor and outdoor eating areas generally have space. It's nice to have options on where to eat in case it's really hot or a little chilly.

Solid lattes at decent prices! Location is a little out of the way but there's lots of parkingread more

Just a note: Even if there is no active monitoring and contrary to what's said in other reviews,…read moreThe Hub is NOT open to the general public. It's for Qualcomm employees and official Qualcomm registered guests only. The hub is located on Qualcomm campus, in the AZ building. It has several food stations: Deli, Indian, pasta/pizza made to order, burger/grill, rotating world food station (Greek, Thai, Spanish...), salad buffet (with breads and soups) and a "Chef corner" with more fancy dishes, changing daily! There is also a real coffee shop with pastries. Staff is super friendly. They offer patio seating, which I enjoy a lot :)

Great food. Affordable. Staff are doing as best as they can. The lighting is not too bright but the…read moremusic repeats itself too much. Otherwise I love working at the hub.

What a cute little cafe!! A buddy informed me about a korean egg sandwich cafe and I had to come…read moreby! Tucked away in the back next to Leucadia Pizza in UTC at the end of Lebon where the Vons is... plenty if parking, next to Tesla chargers, and easy to find. Quick order process on the screen and plenty of places to sit and get some work done w free wifi. I love the korean music and TV featuring yummy korean eats.. and girls working there in the morning are so nice. Took sandwiches to go... and these are HUGE!!! Bigger than the ones I've seen from korea!! Got the bacon sandwich and its like 5 eggs thick with tons of yummy bacon.. slaw.. a slightly sweet sauce (koreans love sweet sauces)... and just so delicious. I was a little hesitant for the cost at first.. but the size definitely makes it worth. Easy to split with a buddy. My friend got sausage.. another hashbrown... and they also enjoyed their sandwiches! Also got the tiramisu coffee which was just right paired w the sandwich. Just the right amount of sweet and lovely chocolate flavor w coffee. Definitely recommend. Will definitely be back. Go get your breakfast fix and support them!! Such a lovely find!!

Tasty little sandwich that was made fresh. I got the egg and smoked bacon. Good and the bacon was…read moregood. I found the bread a little lacking and overall it could use a little bit more salt. Still a tasty sandwich. I did find the two ordering machines out front a little off putting, but those are becoming common. They just seem unnecessary at their volume.

What a gem! Great lunch spot with very fresh food and incredible staff, super friendly and well…read moreworth the visit. Will definitely be back!

A solid option around 7th college in UCSD. They have very nice outdoor seating (ocean breeze and…read moreview) and wifi there, so a great place to study or get work done if you are a UCSD student! I tried the tuscan chicken panini and I did not expect the portion size to be so big! The sandwich was so filling, and the side salad was huge! The chicken was a little bit dry but wasn't bad. I really liked the pesto and rosemary bread. It was very crispy. I was a little skeptical of lettuce in this type of sandwich at first because I feel like other spots usually use a different type of veggie, but it worked really well! It added a nice crunch to the sandwich. They were also so kind to let me sub swiss for mozzarella :) I really enjoyed the house salad because it was very fresh and refreshing. I loved the dressing. I want to come back to try their other options! They have pastas that sound yummy too :)