A hidden gem great to stop by for lunch. Food is made fresh and of high quality taste. The service from Mackstar and his staff is amazing and part of the experience. It has a cute cafe ambiance tucked off within businesses. read more

Test Kitchen Eatery & Workspace - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

I was introduced to this place by my brother. He found it one day when he was leaving the post office. We can hear for lunch to see what they had. They have a variety of different foods from sandwiches to soups and salads. Everything was big portions and each of the food items some with a bag of chips. My go to that I always get is their sandwiches. They are really really good! They guys that work there are really cool and nice! They are open Monday - Friday from 11am-2pm. read more

So glad I found this eatery near my job for lunch! The turkey bacon avocado sandwich was amazing! With real bacon and a good portion of turkey and avocado. The service was above and beyond friendly, kind and personable. The Mackstart drink was so refreshing and also tasted amazing. I love that you can text your order in and is ready for pick up! Making quick lunches a breeze giving you still enough time to enjoy your meal. The ambiance was chill with good music and other enjoying the space. I will definitely be back next week. read more

Test Kitchen Eatery & Workspace - Turkey bacon avocado sandwich and Mackstar drink - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

My favorite sandwich place in SD. Mack is a wonderful person to be greeted by and is quite a treat. The area is quite industrial looking but the food is delicious. The adage holds true here, looks can be deceiving! read more

This sandwich was ok. The first half was better as the tomatoes and other ingredients made the second half more soggy and not as delicious. The bacon was pretty crispy so that was good. Service was ok. Average sandwich. What I wanted was the cheese steak roll but they were out of the rolls so would have had to get it in a wrap which I didn't want so got the club BLT instead. read more

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Food was good, service was beyond exceptional I can't wait to go back. The area was a bit small but accommodating and enjoyable.

Great experience. Stopped by on a Friday afternoon for the first time. I enjoyed the time spent waiting for my food, striking up a conversation with Mack. He insisted we take cookies before leaving, "It's Friday right before close, why not?" The environment is perfect for a quick bite during a lunch break, with potential as a workspace. read more

Gourmet sandwiches! They use quality ingredients and my tastebuds can tell. Everything that I have tried has been delicious. The service is also very good. My only complaint would be in their ambience. You can seriously hear an ant fart in this place. There is zero music, which makes it kind of miserable and awkward to sit in there. A little music and raising the blinds could really give this joint some energy. Nonetheless, I look forward to my next TK visit. read more

The best sandwich is shop in San Diego. The owner is very friendly and I highly recommend this place for lunch.

I love Test Kitchen! I walk here from work and Mack is always welcoming. I've tried a handful of things from the menu and they've all been great! read more

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A great stop for a sandwhich - i believe we got the Bacon Avocado Turkey Sandwich - doesn't disappoint.

What a fun find. Great sandwich and cool chill vibe. It's not fancy but if you are looking for a good lunch in an industrial area.

What an amazing find......if this place was in Mission Valley or North Park or UTC I swear it would be an insanely popular place with lines around the block. But instead its a hidden gem hidden in an office park. I can't recommend this place highly enough, everything is done beautifully and with true craftsmanship. Their soup, especially chili, is delicious, their sandwiches are perfectly made and delicious and their salads were divine. I especially love the cobb and the chili, can't recommend them high enough. By all means check this place out! read more

Super bomb place , never too busy and the food is amazingly good! The Mackstar is my favorite drink and is delicious! Make sure to check it out and order a sandwich or the quesadilla! Bomb too. Place is nice and quiet if you might need to come in a eat there or can take it to go! read more

Can't leave Yelp Tips anymore but this place is closed 11/14/2022-11/25/2022. Didn't get to try anything and didn't want to knock their star rating. Maybe I'll try it some other time. read more

Test Kitchen Eatery & Workspace - Sign through the door that says they're closed 11/14/2022-11/25/2022 - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Great place to grab a bite, friendly staff and max goes out of his way to make the customer like at home. I grab the buffalo chicken sandwich, the chicken was juicy and tasteful. Recommend this place. read more

Test Kitchen Eatery & Workspace - Buffalo chicken sandwich - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

First time here! Really good Caesar wrap excited to go back now that I know how close it is to my work. Welcoming and nice staff, clean and cute place as well. So happy my coworker told me about this place. read more

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You will never "just happen by..." this place. Even knowing the address you may still miss it. But it is worth the effort!!! Not a large menu by any means - but everything they do is done to perfection! On top of that - conversation with Mack is worth the trip by itself!!! Will definitely be back! read more

One of the great hidden finds of Grantville. Really, there's a test kitchen in Grantville? Well, yes...it's part of the Bare Back Grill, Queenstown Public House, Dunedin North Park, Raglan Public House, Arbor, UTC (coming 2017) chain of New Zealand inspired restaurants. Located in a business park, the Test Kitchen Eatery is very clean with a great casual decor. It's light tones make for a relaxing setting away from the office. Their menu is diverse with salads, soups, and sandwiches. All with a bit of flair that you wont find at most office park delis. I ordered the Steak and Blue. When the sandwich came to my table it did appear to be heavy on the bread but that was very deceptive. They nailed it with flavor, and I mean they really made this sandwich taste great. To put it in perspective, I paid $20 for a similar sandwich at Great Maple and Test Kitchen's version destroyed Great Maple on taste. There are no fountain drinks here, but they do sell Mexican Coke and very refreshing Sun Teas and Lemonade. I was fortunate enough to get their mint tea which was amazing. If this is truly a test kitchen there needs to be a feedback loop where customer input could be captured. How are they going to make the best product without getting feedback from the customer? In any case, this was a find and I will return to try out their other offering. - Most people were ordering salads and soup.. read more

Test Kitchen Eatery & Workspace - Steak and blue - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing quality sandwiches and amazing customer service. These sandwiches were filled with the best quality ingredients and were very reasonable priced! The interior was really and spacious, and its the perfect place for a quick bite. Also the lemonade is as delicious, one of the best lemonade I've ever had and I can't wait to go back to try everything else on the menu!! read more

I was feeling sluggish and gloomy like the weather this morning and decided I would have a salad, which is rare for me, and had been wanting to try this place since it's close by. Picked up my food and the gentleman gave me my salad I said "looks good!" To which he replied "its more than that! You'll see! " He told no lie! It was amazing and it turned my whole day around! I had the Cobb Chopt salad and it was a perfect size for my appetite. I can not wait to try some other menu options. read more

DAMN!!! I finished a workout down the street, was hungry, had an hour to kill and needed to get some work done. Yelped food and came across this gem. I am hesitant to write this review because this has to be one of the best kept secrets in SD. Food is amazing. Ambience is on point. I just figured out my new routine. Workout followed by lunch here. read more

Mack is the best! Super nice and friendly. This place has the best food. Super tasty and great ingredients. Everything on the menu is amazing. Go out now and try it! read more

How can anyone not love Mack!! As stated by other Yelpers, normally I might score Test Kitchen 4-stars, but Mack's enthusiastic hospitality elevates rating to 5-stars! Wife & I met a friend at Test Kitchen for lunch. This was first time visit to Test Kitchen for all of us. Mack greeted us as someone would old friends. Mack passionately explained their menu and presented us punch cards towards a free lunch after a set number of visits. I ordered the Roast Beef Sandwich. OMG, this meal was star of the show! Wife & our friend both envied my sandwich, which I didn't share! Wife had salad which she very much enjoyed. Mack had also oriented us towards the iced tea dispensers to which we could help ourselves to free refills. Quality of food and drink was excellent. Wife & I look forward to returning and reconnecting with Mack. And oh yeah, ordering two Roast Beef Sandwiches! read more

Hidden gem! Hiding in a industrial complex in Mission Gorge this "sandwich shop" is serving gourmet quality food. Ample room for a sit down with friends or take out. I had a wonderful tomato basil soup and a delicious grilled cheese sandwich. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a friend to a special meal. read more

This place is a hidden GEM! My husband and I stopped by for lunch today and was blown away with the amazing customer service and the sandwiches were amazing. I highly recommend checking it out, the chicken buffalo sandwich and the rod were delicious. We will be regulars. read more

I was in the area during a Christmas post office run. Luckily I did not have to wait as long at "Test Kitchen Eatery & Workspace" as I did for the mail! When leaving the post office, I saw a sign that said "lunch" I was intrigued as this is located in a business parkey type location. Upon walking in I was greeted not only with fresh smells but also friendly smiles and faces. Everything looked so new I asked for the scoop. Indeed it is a new eatery (that is also apart of a larger group of traditional sit down restaurants) that is having a "soft opening" through 12/23/2016 (get there fast!) I am told they are experimenting with the menu and seeing what works and doesnt work. See my pictures. From what I remember they are getting rid of the quinoa salad. After getting the scoop, I ordered my dish to go. I just went for a quick Cobb Salad. Who doesnt love bacon? The quality of the food was great. Bacon, Chicken, Tomatoes, Egg, & Avocado were awesome. The salad dressing seemed to be missing a little "umph" but overall everything tasted really really good. I dont always visit places multiple times, but after todays experience and being so close to home; I am for sure going to come back. They get my recommendation. Looking forward to the official opening! read more

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This should probably be a 4-1/2 star review but Mack is awesome sauce. What a great guy. So, onward and upwards, as they say. Had the meatball sub which was good but just a hair sweet. I prefer my marinara on the savory side. Bread was toasted tasty. Potato chips on the side. I'll try again but will pass on the meatball. read more

I work near here and stumbled upon this place when going to the post office. It was waaaay yummy and the guy Mac that works there is so friendly! It's a LUNCH place only open 11-2p.m. M-F. But if you're ever near mission gorge stop in to this gem of the area for tasty lunch eats!!!!! read more

Thoroughly pleased. Went in to pick up lunch today for myself and four others. We ordered a plethora of menu items, including: butternut squash soup, turkey chili, tomato basil soup, pineapple chicken sandwich, turkey + bacon + avocado sandwich and the Classic Caesar + ahi tuna. To drink, we enjoyed IZZEs, TAZO tea & bottled Coke. We not only received friendly and timely service, we received our to-go items in containers made from recycled plastic! Keys to my heart and my wallet! The decor is perfect - simple and rustic. The gentleman working the front was very pleasant and spoke kindly. Everyone enjoyed their food. It was quality, affordable and tasty! All five of us recommend and will be frequenting this new gem in the area! read more

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Stumbled across this place after seeing a Facebook post and decided to give it a shot. It is a REALLY dang good turkey and bacon sandwich. Very fresh. Its a bit tricky to get to but you'll find it. Only open weekdays 11-2 and I heard it gets packed around 12 so go early. Very very good! read more

Super yummy restaurant! Mack is super kind, and always has a smile on his face. I frequent this place regularly. Their buffalo chicken sandwich is amazing! read more

Store is located within a business district complex. The restaurant is clean and menu is clearly posted in the wall. The food and service was excellent. They greeted with a smile as my family and I walked in. The front server asked us if we had any questions but the menu was simple enough. Wait time was minimal. Food was excellent. Sometimes you wonder how other places could mess up a simple sandwich. This place takes those same ingredients and takes it to the next level. I am not saying that they make food taste beyond what is possible but makes food taste as good as it can. read more

Test Kitchen Eatery & Workspace - Outside view from the sun dewalk - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

It was a cold and rainy day in San Diego- very unusual. I went to Test Kitchen and ordered the Soup and Sammie- tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich. Very creative. The soup had pine nuts and chunks of tomato and basil, and the sandwich had two kinds of cheese plus avocado and tomato. Very nice. The place is not on the beaten track but it's worth the drive. read more

Yes!yes!Hell Yes!!!!!!! Best grilled cheese and tomato soup. How do they get the bread so perfectly lightly crispy, i dont know! I was so sad i couldnt finish it! It was absolutely delicious! I will most definitely be back! Thanks Mack!!!!! read more

Amazing food, and great atmosphere. Had the pleasure of meeting Mack, who went out of his way to take care of us and make our meal/experience amazing. Huge portions as well read more

This place is great! Great food, great customer service, very clean, and available parking. The restaurant manager, Mac is an awesome guy and makes the place even more awesome. You have to try this place! read more

Someone today came by and dropped off some 25% off coupons. I looked at it and saw the name "test kitchen" and thought to my self well for 25% off and the name sounded like it would be a test. Stopped in shortly after and ordered the chicken bacon avocado wrap. It was honestly the best wrap I've had in awhile. Little messy but who cares the price and food was excellent. I will become a frequent flyer here for sure. read more

Perfect lunch place in my old neighborhood. Yummy silky butternut squash soup. The half sandwich small soup combo is just right. Will definitely be back read more

Awesome lunch spot in mission gorge! All of the sandwiches on the menu are amazing but my favorite is the chicken pineapple. The turkey chili is also one of my favorites and a great addition to my lunch. You can tell they use fresh ingredients and have generous portions. Cool little spot if you're in the area, and all of their employees are friendly and provide great consumer service. read more