**July 2026: Sunday Afternoon Visit**…read more During my SDCC weekend, I walked by Michaela's Meals in the Gaslamp Quarter, which was right between my hotel and the convention center. This shop was just one street down from Ralphs and Vitality Tap so it was conveniently located. On Sunday afternoon, I noticed the space was open for business, so I popped in to check it out. It's a small spot with a staff member, a fridge full of pre-made meals, a little bar area with two stools, a cold water pitcher, and a microwave. The main business model is a weekly subscription, but I learned that the owner also keeps leftovers in the fridge for grab-and-go customers on Wednesdays and Sundays from 1:30-5 p.m. They also run a "buy 4 get 1 free" and "buy 8 get 2 free" promotion, which makes the meals an even better value. I assumed she makes an abundance and sells those for $10 a meal, but since I stopped by close to closing, I got mine for $5 each. I grabbed two to try because the meals looked very nutrition-focused and considering I ate basically garbage throughout Comic Con it was a smart choice to fuel up with real food. I tried a Mediterranean chicken over yellow rice and zucchini, as well as a ground hamburger-style sloppy joe-type meal. The food definitely leans healthy, and considering how inconvenient it is to eat well at SDCC, this was a great find. Since she has Wednesday and Sunday pickups, I'm now contemplating doing a preview-night (Wednesday) pickup for a couple of meals on my next visit. I'll be in touch with Michaela's for future San Diego trips.

Michaela's Meals has solved my problem of trying to eat healthy dinners during the week. i've been…read moregetting 5 meals delivered on sunday for a month now and have really liked every meal i've ordered so far. they heat up easy, are perfectly portioned (with the ability to size up on certain meals for extra protein), and made with fresh and healthy ingredients. they also stay perfectly fresh in the fridge for the entire week. i was really skeptical before getting my first order but the dishes really taste great...definitely better than anything i could make during the week with limited time. highly recommend it!

I have been using G-Delivery for a while and it has been a great experience every time I have used…read moreit. Being a college student who is often tired of campus food and wants something different, G-Delivery happens to be the perfect service for ordering actual food and more. The delivery is usually fast and the choices of place to order from isn't limited compared to other delivery services that only deliver from certain partnered places. The delivery prices are also very reasonable. Will definitely recommend and use myself again.

From the owner: We pickup and deliver anything and everything right to your front door...yes anything! We're your…read moreneighborhood friends who get what you need. From your favorite restaurant, to laundry, to groceries... we'll save you valuable time and take care of it.

Deli-icious is a local La Jolla deli shop serving hot and cold sandwiches…read more AMBIANCE Cozy, no frills interior. The exterior seating is in a charming corridor. SERVICE The gentleman at the register was nice and friendly. Wait time for pickup went from 15 to 30 minutes. There was a large group ahead of us. FOOD 3/5 Turkey Avocado Panini: Crisp and warm off the panini press, I expected more flavor from the staff recommendation and more sandwich for the $15 price tag. Comparing my sandwich to those online - I think my sandwich may have had less spicy mustard, less time on the grill to melt the Jack cheese to let the flavors meld. In contrast to my pick, my coworkers really enjoyed their sandwiches: an Italian torpedo and another on a French roll PARKING Street or lot I'll give Deli-icious another try given how much my coworkers enjoyed their sandwiches.

First time visiting and it was delicious! We got the Monster, Italian Torpedo, and TBA, all on…read moresourdough bread. The owners were so attentive to us and so friendly. We will def be coming back.

I'm ngl 10/10 goes…read morefor quality of food no matter what, because I love the use of organic fruits and veggies, no seed oils, and a solid tasting meal at a reasonable price to not even cook. Plus, they're local and use local farmers. So, that's a plus. 1 minor thing is just I wish I could select what meals I wanted in my subscription instead of chef's choice, because I personally just WISH I could order some meals more than once because of how delicious they were.

So I had a not so great encounter with this company. There was some confusion when I signed up and…read moreI was getting double charged. They assured me this would be fixed immediately and have nothing to worry about. But they didn't. Called them again, same thing. So I had to email them multiple times until they finally fixed it. After this I decided to cancel my subscription as a whole, where I was assured I wouldn't be charged again, but I was still charged. I reached out to the owner and he was pretty hostile. See attached images.. They also claim their meals are GF but I'm pretty sure we found gluten in one of them.m Update for everyone: Jeff is lying. I had contacted him multiple times and he kept forgetting. He is very disorganized and hostile when you message him. Also Jeff, I had frozen the meals buddy.. Then I spoke with health officials first, and then contacted you once we had a case. I'm not sure what's going on in your personal life but I've never seen a business owner get so angry over a customer trying to cancel their subscription.

My husband and I LOVE the cookies from Magnolia! They are typically at the La Jolla Open Aire…read moreFarmer's Market on Sundays and so we often splurge and get half a dozen cookies to eat throughout the week. They offer a variety of unique cookie flavors along with granola. You really can't go wrong with any of the options (pretty much had them all), but our favorites are the salted brown butter chocolate chip, espresso toffee chocolate & sea salt, peanut butter brown butter butterfinger, and the s'mores. They can package up your cookies in a nice box as well or they are wrapped individually. It's hard not to eat all of the cookies in one sitting, but they do last throughout the week if you have some self control! They do offer samples and even have a frequent buyer card. Buy 12 and get one free! I've gone through probably more cards than I should, but these cookies are just that amazing! Pricing is reasonable for the quality of cookie you get. The owner, Max, and the rest of the folks that work there are super friendly and you can tell that they have a passion for baking these delicious goods. I definitely recommend checking out Magnolia!

I am not the type of person to just buy cookies because I've been perfecting a recipe. Max makes…read moresuch amazing cookies- my favorite is the earl gray, fig jam, and almond cookie. It honestly could not be replicated so I won't even attempt to do so. Max is also such a pleasant owner. He's super nice!! Give him a follow!!

We've been ordering meals from Alec/Deeply Nourished for years. I was first referred by a friend,…read moreand when I found out Alec uses organic/clean ingredients to make the meals, I had to try it! Since that first order we've ordered many, many times from Alec during busy weeks when we don't have time to make meals at home. I love how delicious and nutritious all the meals are, and Alec is always coming out with new and interesting dishes. Everything is organic, meats are grass fed/wild caught, and oils are clean (no seed oils). My favorites are the beef rendang, salmon chimichurri and pomegranate chicken. I like to get these in "family box" sizes so we eat the protein with either salad or rice we make at home, the food lasts longer this way. His entrees are also delicious and we sometimes get these for my husband to take to work with him. I also love the pesto and garlic chili sauces - we get these in the 8oz jars and they go so well with the proteins (or other meals we make at home)! For dessert I love the peanut butter bars and currently, the mochi cake (new item)! Delivery is always prompt. Alec is also really kind and very quick to respond to emails or texts. I have asked him about the surfaces food is cooked on and appreciated that they only cook on stainless steel and parchment paper, as this is really important and often overlooked! He also packs the meals in eco-friendly/sustainable boxes and is always updating packaging with the next best option. I also love that the big jar sauces come in glass mason jars. Thank you Alec & team for making healthy nutritious meals we can feel good about eating!

I entered on a whim on my way to my car. And I'm so happy I walked in! I think the adrenaline from…read morefinishing a sculpt class across the street at Activate House made me impulsive. I left with two salads. And I don't regret it! My goodness the steak salad is to-die-for! The steak portion and flavor--amazing! As well as all the fixings! Nutrient-densed, well-balanced, and tasty! The 2nd salad I picked up was the Salmon Peach Salad. Ahhhhh!!!! I don't see peach in salads a lot so I'm very excited to devour it!!!!

Healthy tasty meal options delivered to our door on Monday mornings. This has been an efficiency…read moregame changer for our family. More expensive than cooking everything ourselves but it has bought time to do other things without sacrificing quality and healthfulness. Menu changes weekly. Sometimes we want to buy everything, some week's it's a struggle to find things our kids will like but overall a good balance. Highly recommended for busy families.

Premium meal delivery service that I found with the help of yelp's recommendations around this time…read morelast year. The meals are generously portioned, healthy, and delicious! There is no way I would be able to craft this quality together in a meal. The options are plentiful, nor overwhelming. Catering to vegans, vegetarians, paleo and meatarian - that don't mind splurging on a little of all worlds. The ingredients are all listed, simple and so delicious! Simple process of refrigerating then enjoying them within 5-days - easily done by cooking in the microwave - wa-lah - 10 minutes - enjoy! You can select from a small or large portion. Smalls are perfect for achieving just what my appetite desires, while my husband has the large portion which can feed up to 2 people - I call these "hearty" portions! The value cannot be beat either - compared to the time it would take, cost of ingredients from health food markets is no match! Look forward to continuing their service in 2025 and beyond! Happy Holidays~

The food is always fresh and every week is a new menu. I appreciate the variety and the flexibility…read morewhen I need to exchange for our favorites that week. The front door delivery is wonderful as is the ease of deciding what to make and prepare after a long work day!

Awesome meal prep company! I've been using them for a little over a month now, and along with a…read moreconsistent work out schedule I've been seeing great results! The meals are filling and full of protein! The customer service is great and they offer accommodations for different diet restrictions. They offer delivery and pickup which is very convenient. I'd highly recommend them as a great meal prep company to start with to begin building good dietary habits. And the food taste great too!

I can not say enough great things about Italian Prep Meals. I have tried many companies in the past…read moreand finally I feel like I need to look no more. This meal prep is second to none. I was very lucky to try them from the beginning and I already see a change in my body. Most importantly, best thing about the meals is how I feel after I eat. No preservatives, no more bloat, no more feeling sluggish, just tons of clean energy. The price is reasonable and the portions are hearty and delicious, catering to everyone's palate. Even my finicky daughter fights me over their food. Cinzia is fantastic, she has been very prompt and responsive to all my requests. More than once she went out of her way to accommodate my needs and customize my plan. Who knew healthy meals can be so yummy? With Italian Meal Prep eating healthy will never be boring again.

Amazing taste and quality! After sifting through a few local food prep companies I have found the…read moreone. I'm extremely picky with my food and the caliber of it. Being an Italian from New York I always enjoy a hot home cooked meal. This place makes that easy. Two thumbs up. Keep up the good work

Anthony and The Lean Machine team are the real deal. I just…read moretried The Lean Machine for the first time and I'm already hooked. Anthony went above and beyond -- even on a Sunday, he took time out of his day to personally meet up with me and make sure I got my meals. That kind of customer service is rare and it says everything about how much he cares about his customers. I ordered the Steak Chimichurri Fajita, Salmon with Kale Salad and Quinoa, Grilled Chicken Breast with Kale Salad and Sweet Potato, and the Ground Turkey Breast with Cauliflower and Sweet Potato -- and I've already eaten three of them. Every single one has been delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and nothing like the bland "diet food" I expected. I'm already planning to sign up for regular weekly deliveries and will absolutely be recommending The Lean Machine to friends and family. If you're on the fence, don't wait -- just try it. You won't be disappointed.

The food is moist and tender. The service is very well-structured and their communication is…read moreoutstanding. One of the owners called me directly to check on my order. I just received my second delivery. I was also able to choose low FODMAP items to customize the meals to my needs. I can now freely grab a meal and rest assured that I'm getting enough protein and nothing that will trigger my sensitive gut!!