Kali’s Garden

Everything went well, it is farm to table so it takes a little extra time & so worth it…read more My husband had banana bread french toast with fresh ripe blueberries & strawberries! I had savory crepe with stir fried spinach & onions topped with black olives, the real kind, enjoyed it all.

I had saved Purple Owl Cafe in my collections for my first trip to Julian, and I really enjoyed it…read more The atmosphere and food were both impressive. I loved their interior decor; although there has been certain comments on it not giving "purple owl" vibes, I think everything looks well put together with several purple colored and owl decorations that respond to the name. There could always be more, but that seems like a nice fit to me, lol. Anyway, I loved my Fun Guy tartine with potatoes, and my matcha tasted just how I like it. Vegan whipped cream was on the menu, but they did not have it, so that was a bummer, but I'll call it blessing in disguise to avoid more calories. My friend and I wanted to try the Beyond Papas, but they were all out of beyond meat. She ended up ordering the Luca tartine and said it was okay but has had better. She loved her Purple Owl drink though! They had a clean restroom outside, which was a plus! I even returned to use it again before I hit the road back home because the porta potty lines were seriously unfavorable, and I'd rather go here (clean restroom over a porta potty) anytime I'm back in Julian.

Inside--lotta seating!

Normal breakfast

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Snickers latte, brown sugar & cinnamon latte

Julian Beer Company

4.3(1.1k reviews)

Delicious beer and food always! Wonderful staff and owners! Great for families, many many places to…read morehang out and eat!

We had the privilege of having Julian Beer Company cater a wedding at our wedding venue. To say the…read morefood was outstanding would be an understatement. Everything was cooked to perfection. I now know what the phrase "melt in your mouth" means. Garrett and his team were professional throughout the event. I highly recommend JBC for your next event or party. They will be added to our preferred vender last. I look forward to working with them in the future. Teresa Manzanita Hollow

Pulled pork sandwich

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Red Planet IPA beer

Quecho Elevated Mexican Eatery

4.4(342 reviews)

0.1 mi

Great tacos and drinks. Service was a little slow, but they hooked us up with complimentary guac…read moreand salsa to make up for it. A gem of Julian.

We were in the area and starving, so Quecho caught our attention and we decided to check it out. We…read morewere greeted and seated by a very friendly young lady, who recommended the outdoor dining area behind the restaurant--and it was a great call. The space was really nice, and the weather made it even better. We started with chips and guacamole, both of which were excellent. The chips were clearly made fresh, not the usual bagged stuff, and it showed. The aguas frescas were also made from scratch. We tried the horchata and jamaica, and both tasted incredibly fresh and so good. I even asked the owner to confirm, and he backed it up, our taste buds didn't lie. For our meals, we had the chicken tinga enchiladas, which were amazing, like something mom used to make. We also tried the veggie tacos, and they were just as good. The nopales were especially impressive. The service was extremely friendly, the food was great, and the location made the whole experience even better. Looking forward to coming back, thank you!

Carley

Quesadilla - pollo (chicken)

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Burrito bowl (chicken)

Jeremy's on the Hill

4.3(1.4k reviews)

2.9 mi

While researching Julian staples to visit/try, I came across this restaurant and was eager to try…read morebased on the "farm-to-table" aspect and not going to lie, the food looked absolutely delicious and amazing. We were not disappointed at all. Upon arriving, there was a musician playing, and they did seat us off to the right so we could not see but could hear still. There is outdoor and indoor seating, but at the time we came it appeared that the outdoor was reserved for an event. We happily sat inside! Having met Jeremy's parents earlier in the day who also recommended his restaurant, and they were just lovely, we had hoped to possibly meet Jeremy too. I wanted to try everything, but we opt on getting a few dishes to share. Our son ordered the filet mignon and they were able to substitute mashed potatoes for fries. Amazing!! The mac & brisket appetizer appeared to be the highlight and specialty and we just had to order it. Every bite was cheeesy and delicious with the brisket very moist. We couldn't go without ordering the Brussels sprouts and it had a twist with ponzu sauce and pineapple. Definitely a different take and I thoroughly enjoyed the taste. Every bite was foodgasmic and I highly recommend!!! I knew coming here that some Yelpers have experienced wavering in quality, so glad we did not experience that at all. As of the date that we came, we understood that the restaurant had been listed for sale, not sure if Jeremy sold it yet or not. I hope not, we plan on coming back this summer!

Im sorry to report as one who was a local for many years that I no longer can recommend Jeremy's…read more I had to meat loaf which was mediocre and not served piping hot. My daughter's meal was fish and chips and not that great. The prices are high. If you wanna get a steak, it will be $60, thank you. The chairs are hard and it's kind of like a regular restaurant. Feel not the luxurious feel that it was many years ago. Just too pricey for an average restaurant

Jeremys new sign

Diver scallops wrapped in pancetta

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Apple Alley Bakery

4.2(520 reviews)

0.1 mi

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an incredibly cute bakery ran by such a sweet woman! this place is a must visit if you're in…read morejulian, you can't miss it. the pie is wonderfully made, i got the strawberry rhubarb pie and it was incredibly delicious especially for a sunny day like this! the ambiance of the bakery itself is just lovely as well, its extremely homey and sure to make you feel comfortable immediately as you walk in highly, highly recommend!

This place has the best pie ive ever had…read more The lunch special with the sandwich was so/so, onion soup was a little bland. I still wanna give 5/5 review as the lady up front was very kind to my wife and daughter. Restaurant feels like a grandmom's front room kinda vibe. But again the Pie was amazing here i'll drive the distance for this pie every time

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APPLE MANGO

Julian Pie Company

4.5(1.8k reviews)

Must visit! When you visit Julian, you definitely need to make this your first or last stop! Julian…read morePie Company has so many different things to offer, you will definitely find something you absolutely need! We already got our pie fix at Mom's, but made this our last stop before heading out. It was so cold out, a super chilly day, there's nothing more perfect than to grab a hot cup of steaming Apple Cider! It hit the spot! I couldn't stop just standing there sipping my hot cider while waiting for our to go items to be prepared. We got two apple cider donuts, one cinnamon sugar and one chocolate dipped. Long ago, I tried these tiny heart shaped pie crust cookies covered in cinnamon and sugar - Apple Memories! These are crisp tiny bites of love that you want to take home every single time! There are actually two buildings. One where you can grab a bite to eat, the other has all the merchandise, and both have whole frozen pies to grab to go! The building where you can dine has a small inside dining area, it can get cozy in there, but on a chilly day, that is exactly what you want! Just outside there is plenty of room outdoors to enjoy the scenery. In the merchandise building I couldn't help myself... we took home a whole gallon of apple cider, and also bought a jar of Cinnamon Apple Honey Spread and a jar of Apple butter... absolute yum! The hubs also decided to try the apple cinnamon chapstick! Yes, you can grab one of these famous pies at many different establishments throughout San Diego. To make name a few, Iowa Farms, Spring Valley Market, Siesel's and even at Vons! But if you're in Julian, don't forget to try a pie, grab some Apple Memories, and don't forget to bring a hot thermos to take that hot Apple cider to go! Enjoy!!! Simply the Best! Series: 14 2026: 25

Place is rather very small inside. Probably at least 10-12 seats, very very small booth spaces…read more Tons of seating outdoors, which is great when it's not cold. Had the Dutch Apple pie, because I wanted something sweeter. It was very good, and served slightly warm. The crumbles on top added the bit of crunch with the soft gooeyness of the apple pie filling, The small scoop of ice cream covered it all, but I had to scoop the ice cream off to eat the pie.

Caramel Dutch apple pie with cinnamon ice cream

My pecan pie slice and a poor man's mocha (half coffee, half hot cocoa)

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Strawberry rhubarb pie

Julian Tea & Cottage Arts

4.4(137 reviews)

My husband and I have been doing the Julian Tea Cottage Victorian Christmas tea for about 16 years…read moreand we love it! Three courses of savory and sweet treats including finger sandwiches, scones, pastries, and cookies with as much tea you can drink. The staff are always friendly and nice, and they make sure my food is safe from food allergens. The tea room can sit up to about a dozen people (my gals and I have booked the whole room once!) with two small tables for 1-3 people and then one larger table. If you aren't having the high tea, you can also shop their tea room, with both loose and bagged tea, tea cups and teapots, jellies, curd, and other pantry items and tea accessories. They also have other fun kitchen items (don't forget to check out the room upstairs for more cute gift ideas.

Cozy tea room serving afternoon tea and a staple in Julian. Great service and LOTS of teas to…read morechoose from. We came for the 3-course, Christmas-themed afternoon tea at ~$50 per person. Tea and Food: Both the house welcome tea and our tea of choice were outstanding. We ordered a pot of the Caramel Vanilla tea and it was very tasty. Absolute 5/5 for the teas. The food was generally good. Scones are served with whipped cream and there was a solid variety of sandwiches, scones, and desserts. We ended up taking quite a few items to go. Service: Service was attentive and friendly. We were served by two younger ladies who were lovely. There's also a few older ladies that checked in with us periodically. Parking: Street parking. We parked on Julian Main St and walked over.

Menu w/ tea cups

Pumpkin Soup

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Sitting area for cup of tea...

Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza

4.6(635 reviews)

2.9 mi

Family-owned & operated

Veteran-owned & operated

Delicious! My husband and I came through town while on vacation and saw this place. The pizza is…read moreenough for probably 2-3 people and the burger and fries were perfect. We stayed inside which is decorated with tons of memorabilia from wars and highlights many hero's from the military, firefighters, police and more.

Had dinner at Heroes when Jeremy's on the Hill was a full house for Valentine's Day weekend. I was…read morebummed, but heroes saved the day! We got their Godfather pizza and Buffalo wings. Something to note is that they do not have apple cider which isn't updated on their menu! I do wish they did though or could source it another way. I liked their pizza, though my preference of crust is softer. Theirs is harder and crispier like a pretzel. We added garlic butter on the crust but didn't end up eating much of it because of it. Overall, there is a lot of seating throughout the restaurant, and you can sit outside as well. Service time does take a bit, especially because the pizza is wood-fired and it can get busy. The hospitality of the staff made us feel very welcomed after our dinner plans failed!

SOUPS

SALADS

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CLASSIC PIZZA

Juliantla Chocolate

4.6(28 reviews)

0.1 mi

When it comes to chocolate I don't discriminate, which is hard to do if you are vegan. Since, I'm…read morevegetarian I don't have a problem unless it's chocolate covered bacon, which doesn't appeal to me. I'll pass on the chocolate covered crickets too. My darling girls spent the day in Julian and came across this place. They were kind enough to bring me back a Vegan Cookies & Cream Chocolate Bar. We each had a square and were surprised with how tasty it was. The chocolate had a creamy smoothness and just enough cookie crumbs to give it a slightly crunchy texture. It doesn't melt as easily as regular chocolate but it was far better than Hersey's Cookies and Cream bar, which tastes like chemicals. If you're visiting Julian stop by and show this place some love. In addition to hand crafted chocolates they also have baked goods, sweet delights, gift items, & treats for your pup. All of which are made fresh daily by the owner. Vegan options available too.

We visited this quaint chocolate shop while stopping through Julian one day. We were warmly greeted…read moreand educated on the different chocolates with a smile. We tried the birthday cake, s'more's, milk chocolate caramel and dark chocolate sea salt caramel. Every chocolate was delicious and not a morsel remained!

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Soups & Such Cafe'

4.1(498 reviews)

0.0 mi

Hidden gem! Don't skip on giving this place a try! With the different options of diners in the area…read moreand the hype on which may be the a better place, Soups and Such is a quiet secret! It was late in the day, just after 2pm before closing at 3pm. They were sold out of couple side items. It was a bit windy that day, so it was very chilly. We started with a cup of creamy tomato soup. That hit the warm cozy spot! We decided on the bbq brisket sandwich with the potato salad. OMG, it was the perfect pairing! The sweetness of the sauce from the brisket and the tangy potato salad. I ate every bite together! I love fries and sweet potato fries, but they were sold out. Staff were super nice! There were still customers coming in for lunch after us. There is a small outdoor patio area where you can eat if you have dogs. Lunch was so yummy! Thank goodness we decided to come here instead of the other restaurants/diners on the Main Street! 2026: 20

Took a day trip to Julian and stopped to try this place out based on the yelp reviews. This place…read moreis a hidden gem. Small little cafe with a lot of personality. Plants hanging from the ceiling and painting on the walls. We decided to have an early lunch and arrived around 1030am on a Sat. and holiday weekend. (MLK). Great choice since we missed the crowds. I ordered hot green tea which was served in a cute teapot. Which they also sell. I decided on the soup and 1/2 sandwich special. The BLT and the vegetable soup was so flavorful. Wished I had ordered a full order. My husband ordered the Curry Tuna sandwich with a side of potato salad. I'm not a fan of curry but if you are this sandwich is amazing. And the potato salad had so much flavor. Everything we ate was amazing. Service was great too. I would highly recommend. 5 Stars for sure!!