I came because TMS did a fundraiser here. I knew nothing about Dream Dinners except it was very…read morepopular when I was a young mom and there was one in every strip mall. I'm pretty sure this is one do the few last ones, and I was surprised to see they weren't just a front or write-off! So imagine my surprise to find a huge variety of meal options to choose from, at rates similar to HomeChef or HelloFresh, but right here in my local shopping center... I was greeted by super friendly staff (shout out to Debby!) and even met the owner Khristy, who shared her sweet love story! I placed my order for next month after sampling some meals and I look forward to coming back to put the together. I look forward to coming back and experiencing a live session.

We love our monthly package and pick up days! The owners and staff are so wonderful and offer great…read morevarieties of meals, apps, desserts, and even samples when we go. If you are looking to have some of your time in the kitchen reduced, this is a great way to try new meals you may have never thought to try and do for yourself. Medium sized meals feed 2-3 and their Large sized meals feed 4-6. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed!

What a wonderful concept.......real food with much (okay - most) of the prep work done for you. A…read morebit more expensive than purchasing everything on your own, but the convenience and quality are so well worth it. And.....everything we've ordered tastes great. We're busy with volunteering and enjoying grandchildren, so not having to plan and prep dinner every night of every week when we're busy with other obligations, while still allowing for tasteful, healthy meals is a plus! Thank you dream dinners. Special shout out to the Carlsbad, CA team!

I really like using this service. Especially when I run out of time. Or ideas. I recently had the…read morelimoncello shrimp. So tasty. I always like the steaks and the pork tenderloin dishes. Thanks for making my life easier. PS all of Hope's Gourmet cookies are a huge success.

Baba's jam are the best jams out there !!! The jars are filled up with happiness :) We have been on…read morethese jams for more than a year now after we first tried them in Laguna Beach's farmers market. Barbara is the most beautiful woman inside and out and she is our little baby girl's farmers market grandma. She makes the best jams out of fresh and healthy fruits and I went through my pregnancy just fine eating all this yumminess :)

After a family member was released from the hospital we wanted to give them something that would…read morehelp them relax and allow them to have one less thing to worry about. We came across this business through Yelp and boy it doesn't disappoint. We ordered a couple beef stew and tortellini pasta meals, set a date to pick up and boom...they were ready and waiting for us. Everything comes packaged well to either cook right away or put into the freezer. Family member is in love with this place now as the food tasted so fresh and flavorful. This is just a fantastic idea for meals that are pre prepared, and taste real home made. If you are looking for a great personal meal prep or gift idea this place will not let you down...heck they may even make you the talk of the family! Enjoy

I started Dream Dinners about 4-5 years ago. I went there with my friend and enjoyed making our…read moredinners. It was so easy. They have all the seasonings, meat or fish frozen and, condiments etc. They give you an apron and card that has your meals printed on it. It tells you the measurements for each item. It will say 1 cup of flour as an example. There will be measuring cups and a container with the flour. There will also be a baggie for you to add your flour to. They have around 5 stations with different meals and you just go to the meal stations that you had chosen. When Covid hit, they had to stop people from coming in to make their meals. I tried another company that delivered to my door. It was fine for a long time but then I got tired of the selection and the meals always took me a long time to prepare. Two weeks ago I came back to Dream Dinners again. Right now you can order the meals and they will assemble them for you and you pick them it, this works really well. There are new owners and they are planning to open it up again for people to come in and assemble their meals. It's fun when you come with a friend, or friends to do it together. You will still be able to have them assemble the meals for a charge. The meals are great, I think they average around $8.00 a meal which will feed 2-3 people, it's a deal. Try them out, they have a website where you can order your meals, and pay when you order or pay some and rest when you pick it up.

First time trying Hot Pot and I'm so happy it was at this location! The staff is truly amazing,…read moreattentive and kind. Was asked if it was our first time coming here, we said yes and the staff explained everything perfectly with how to order, where to start and which soups were spicy. One of the staff members also made us a delicious peanut sauce to go with our meal as he recommended it and was truly amazing! The food was very delicious and fresh I would definitely come back here again.

I honestly think Haidilao Hot Pot is one of the best dining experiences I've had the broths are so…read moreflavorful and everything tastes super fresh. The service really stands out too, they go above and beyond and make the whole experience feel special. :")

I love Dream Dinners!…read more I have saved myself so much time, and I am able to feed my family delicious, healthy meals on my busiest nights. I love that I order online, pull up in a parking spot a text to them, and my food is brought out to me I'm loaded in the trunk of my car. I can't honestly say enough good things about a dream dinners, specifically this location. The staff is friendly, and they are great at what they do. If you are looking for a meal service, Dream Dinners is where it's at!!

I have ordered multiple dinners, tasty, and good portions…read more highly recommend Dream Dinners

I bid on and won Dream Dinners which included 6 meals x 3 servings (18 servings), which is the…read more"intro offer" for new clients at $85 as well as a girls night out for 9 friends. I arrived with a drawer with my name that had an apron and the meal/recipes I selected already, which you would do online (or in person at the store). I made an appointment to assemble my meals. Only one other customer was packing meals so I had no wait time at all at the various stations. I was shown how to pocket zip lock bags, fill them with pre-measured instruments of sauces, condiments, etc., following the instructions at each station, based on meals you selected on line. It was easy and kind of fun. It probably took me 45 minutes as a newbie. After I finished a zip lock bag meal, I put it in the refrigerator which also has your name for your reserved space while you are preparing the meals. They put them in my cooler and brought them to my car along with instructions. I froze 4 meals and placed 2 in my refrigerator to defrost for the week. I just baked and follow minimal instructions and the food ranges from delicious to good. My favorite was the mango glazed salmon and the pork chops w/potatoes. Then I thought the turkey meat loaves w/green beans followed by the sirloin tortellini were the next good ones. The pollo con arroz and the chicken tamale was the least favorite. Everything was fine. Some meals have "sides" while others just have the main dish. I can see this being a convenient way to cook dinner 3x/week (subscription is 12 meals a month, whose price varies based on the menu selected). I haven't decided yet whether I will continue because I actually like to shop and spend time cooking. You can cater to your own taste (i.e. put more of a spice or less) and great for those who just had a baby or want to save time. My only issue is that I'm still hungry--3 servings for me and my husband. I guess I just have a big appetite! The protein is portion size, i.e., palm of your hand for salmon or chicken breast. Regardless, I think that every meal should come with a "side dish" so you don't have to supplement. I definitely think the "intro" deal is worth it, and my friends, who each got a free meal and the option to buy 3 more meals at a discount, had a great time.

What a marvelous concept, for the working professional, on-the-go parent, college students, teens,…read moreyounger children, singles, couples, pretty much whoever wants to indulge in quick, simple and healthier meal options. Measure pre-made ingredients and entrees, assemble it together in a zipped storage bag and go! The owners are hospitable and informative. I tried my first Dream Dinners meal back in 2009 and have been hooked ever since. What are my favorite meals from here? Firehouse Three Cheese Pasta with Meatballs would be my #1! Such a heavenly baked pasta/cheese/meatball combo, and you control the spiciness of this recipe (mild-three alarm!). Though I'm a scaredy-cat, so I stick to mild. Pub style chicken #2. Chicken breasts with bacon and melted cheese and to top it off, it's accompanied by a little ranch drizzle. Easy and quick to bake, I love it. And last but not least, #3, the Outlaw Chicken Sliders. Not only are they cute to plate, but soOoO remarkably tasty to eat. The bun resembles a mini ciabatta roll with white chicken breast patties, melted Swiss cheese and crispy French onions. Again, another dish that doesn't take long to make, about 20 minutes. Comes with a dynamite smokey chipotle sauce that I wish I had a whole jar or bottle of! A yummy menu for sure:) You can register for sessions to make meals by yourself, with family or friends. High five to this Dream Dinners to hosting a fun time for all!

I happened to find this through the use of another app, and I have to say that the meals I…read morepurchased were delicious and surprisingly filling. There didn't seem to be any dine in service but the building is located out of the way in a cute neighborhood and there's parking for quickly getting in and out. The girl who gave me my food was pleasant and helpful.

It pains me to leave this review and we've tried many meal prep companies in San Diego, hoping to…read morefind the best ones but after when we picked up a few meals from MPC and ate two of them, I was pretty disappointed at the quality of the ingredients. The vegetables were soggy and my husband got deathly ill after one of their chicken meals so we didn't finish the other meals and I threw them out. No thank you. After now trying over a dozen meal prep companies, we're going back to Pure Meal Prep SD. Sorry y'all, their fresh ingredients can't be beat.

We had my daughter's 6th birthday party at the Center for a Healthy Lifestyle in Solana Beach…read more Amanda from The Good Food Factory taught the kids how to make pizza. They kneaded the dough, they painted the pans with olive oil, they made the sauce, they put on the cheese and they prepped for the oven. Then Amanda, with her able assistant Lencsi, baked the pizzas and that's what the kiddos had for lunch. Amanda is a child whisperer. She had all the kids at rapt attention the whole time, which was amazing. What a cute facility. Affiliated with the adjacent Boys & Girls Club, the Center for a Healthy Lifestyle promotes healthier living through cooking, gardening and fitness. They grow their greens in the yard's surprisingly extensive garden, and they even have chickens back there. The Center hosts classes for all ages, cooking camps and field trips, and the teaching kitchen itself is awesome. The house was donated and moved to its current site. Somebody very special obviously cared a lot to fund the Center to advance this great message. We are now instant fans of Amanda and want to watch more of her tv show, The Good Food Factory. And we can't wait to come back to the Center for a Healthy Lifestyle. Great venue and great fun. Highly recommend.

From the owner: A community gem - the Boys & Girls Clubs' Center for a Healthy Lifestyle is dedicated to inspiring…read morechildren & adults to live healthier lives through cooking, gardening and fitness. The sunny yellow cottage offers a teaching kitchen, space for classes or entertaining, and is surrounded by an interactive organic garden with beautiful patios and places to ponder. Now in it's third year, the Center is laying the groundwork to be a leader in the healthy lifestyle movement in San Diego. You'll be magically transported to a healthier world when you enter this loving, caring and daring place.