Such a great find in Poway! This bakery is an absolute gem--everything was so clean, organized, and…read morebeautifully displayed, which made the whole experience even better. You can really tell they take pride in what they do, especially since all their breads and pastries are made in-house. We ordered the full stack (10/10)--it was incredibly fluffy, moist, and just perfect. Easily one of the best I've had. The Reuben was also delicious (8/10), with fresh, crispy bread that really brought everything together. Of course, we couldn't leave without grabbing a few pastries to go, and they did not disappoint! On top of the amazing food, the staff were all so kind and polite, which made the visit even more enjoyable. We'll definitely be coming back!

I've now noticed this issue for the third time visiting O'Brien Bakery in Poway. The cashier and…read morethe staff member who brought out the food both seemed very overwhelmed, which affected the overall experience. Unfortunately, the butter served with my order was moldy. I returned it, and to his credit, the staff member who took it back was very kind and apologetic. That interaction made a difference and is the reason I'm not giving this place a one-star review. I hope management addresses both the quality control and staffing concerns, as this bakery has potential but needs more consistency.

Not in a place that I pictured. Nearly surrounded by businesses and not in your usual plaza or…read morestrip mall. Vegetarian review: - Mama Duke's veggie hero: so, so good. Large, filling, delicious. All the veggies were actually flavored. Messy sandwich, though. Worth diving into, though. Parking was easy, wait was negligible, service was excellent. Friendly.

So glad to have found Papa Dukes! Located in an industrial area south of Scripps Poway Parkway,…read morethis deli is the real thing. Both Nick and Papa Duke are very friendly and helpful with the menu. They have NY style pizza, (they gave us a sample which was delicious - thin, crisp crust), lots of great sandwich options and breakfast as well. We had the Chicago beef sandwich - Glad we got one and shared it with an order of French fries. The peppers were really spicy and oh so good. Next time, I'll ask for a few peppers on the side instead of on the sandwich. The jus was delicious and really added to the intense flavor of the sandwich. We can't wait to try other sandwiches and some of their pizza.

Plenty of indoors and outdoor seating. The drive through is…read morea great benefit at this location. There's an outdoor foosball table available, fancy benefit for the kids to occupy their time. My Thai mango salad was fresh and enough for two adults! The salads are well prepared here, you cannot go wrong with the salads here. You have to option to have the dressing tossed in or on the side when ordering. The not so fried sandwich was fresh and delicious! We came here on a Friday at 4 pm, not crowded but I imagine this place is popular during the lunchtime. I've been at the downtown and La Jolla locations and those spots are very busy at lunchtime. My point is, order through the app during lunchtime. I would come back at this location, the service and food are good here. Enjoy!

I've been enjoying Mendocino Farms catering from the Carmel Valley location for years at work, so I…read morewas *thrilled* when they opened a location here-- absolutely love it! We've ordered catering from the Scripps Ranch location and also love coming in as a family. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully done. I especially love the generous use of fresh avocado - I have way too many favorites to choose from. Their unique, healthy twists on classic salads and sandwiches really set them apart. Salads I keep coming back to include their takes on the Cobb, Caesar, Quinoa & Avocado, and the Not So Fried Chicken Salad. For sandwiches, the Banh Mi, Not So Fried Chicken, Farm Club, Peruvian Steak, and Caprese are all fantastic. There's really something for everyone, including great vegan options--you can't go wrong. And the spicy curry couscous? Absolutely to die for. On top of the food, the staff is outstanding. Every person I've interacted with has been warm, welcoming, and genuinely focused on making customers happy. It also means a lot that they support our neighborhood schools--we're incredibly lucky to have Mendocino Farms as part of our community. Highly recommend!!!

I always look forward to coming into this Sweetgreen because of the incredible team. Kalob, Cody,…read moreKat, Alex, Isaiah, and Kiera consistently go out of their way to be kind, welcoming, and genuinely caring. No matter how busy the day is, they always greet me with a smile and positive energy that truly makes a difference. Their customer service is something special--it never feels rushed or transactional, but instead thoughtful and personal. They honestly make my workdays more bearable, and I'm so grateful for their consistency and support. It's rare to find a team that leaves such a lasting impression, but they do it every time. Thank you all for being such a bright part of my day!

Not only did we have our own poor experience with a specific staff member being extremely rude and…read moredismissive, while finishing our food outside because we didn't want to deal with his attitude, he must've been so poorly behaved to another customer considering as she was walking out the door, she turned to tell him "it's really not okay and you shouldn't be laughing. It's really not". This was our first time in. We had already looked online prior to arriving to decide our items. We weren't greeted with any "welcome"s and the line set up was confusing. Once we figured it out, he asked if we were ready to order and we said yes. We told him what we wanted and when he followed with "is there any changes you'd like to make" we paused for not even five seconds to re-read the item list to make sure there wasn't. Within those 5 seconds, and as we went to respond, he cut us off and very rudely said "well so and so will help you instead. Next." It literally caught us off guard because it was so extremely dismissive. I think I audibly scoffed and said "oh okay?" out of utter disbelief. The other person seemed no happier to be working on this day. He "helped" us at check out by putting the payment screen up and immediately going back to vent to his coworker about whatever problem he likely caused himself. We then decided to sit outside, even though it was extremely hot, because we felt too uncomfortable to be inside. While sitting is when we watched the above interaction. The woman was visibly upset. He responded with something dismissive as she walked out. I didn't get a name as I wasn't offered a receipt, but the interactions took place for both of us between 1-1:30 on 3/28. The unhappy employee was a younger male with a backwards black baseball hat, light grey long sleeve, black framed glasses, and a goatee that supported his frown. You should definitely hire better people to represent your brand. It doesn't help that the food was heavily overpriced for the quality. Yuck!

Finally got a chance to try this place out and it DID NOT disappoint!…read more I got the classic fish tacos and my bf got their Cajun mahi mahi (fresh off the grill section of menu) and they were both super delicious and the fish was fresh and cooked perfectly. Staff were helpful and quick to accommodate any requests made by customers, something I both observed and experienced. The Resturant also was really open, had good natural light and seating was comfortable. I don't drink but they also had a good selection of beers and wine. I don't have any photos because we were so hungry haha

It seemed nice inside. Looked super busy. Staff was so nice…read more But then the food. Looked amazing. However the taste was not there. Shrimp and chips were bland and flavorless. The tarter sauce was GREAT! Dont think I will be back though.

So glad we stopped by for lunch this week! What a pleasant surprise!…read more Nestled in the back of a shopping complex in Poway, is this fresh take on Mexican cuisine. The menu includes tacos, bowls, salads, soups, plates, and more! Seating inside is limited (maybe 6-7 tables) but it's clean. Service was excellent from the young gentleman taking orders (who also brings your food to the table). He was so warm and welcoming. The food was delicious. The chips were perfectly crispy. The quesadilla was nice and gooey. The salad was fresh with a generous portion of chicken. Prices are fair. There's a shared parking lot with plenty of spaces. Would definitely return!

The service is great. I'm not sure the mans name that helped us but he is so nice and friendly. We…read moresee him there every time we go. Although I'm not a Mexican food connoisseur, the food is tasty, and it seems clean and healthy, and what I imagine would be a good recipe in a Mexican household. I also like that they have soccer games on, it's nice to relax and catch part of a game while we have a nice lunch. Looking forward to going back

Reading the reviews prior to meeting up with my group for dinner had me a bit worried. Majority…read morethough seemed like customer service related. But a handful were about the food. My experience yesterday evening was absolutely opposite. We were seated at a large round table in the corner at the front of the restaurant. We were 11 seated at this great round table. It was perfect because we could talk with anyone at the table, and see each other. Our server, Hunter was fantastic! Friendly and while waiting other tables she was able to cater to our needs just as well and as fast. She did have another person checking on us when Hunter was not at our table. I did not get her name. Tonight it was hopping with other gatherings taking place. There are TV's lined along the upper half of the wall with all kinds of sports happening being televised. The room is very open with great outdoor seating off to the side of the restaurant. Looked like comfortable seating too. A few of us ladies order appetizers to share. When the platters arrived they were placed on the large lazy Susan in the middle of the table. Appetizers shared: Sampler plate: Gyoza, Shrimp Tempura, Spring Rolls and Cream Cheese Wontons Meatballs Wings Margherita Flatbread Hummus Flatbread My dinner was: PSH Chicken Penne Pasta My drinks: Espresso Martini and Benoit Dearg "red Beer (Barley & Sword Brewery) Red Ale-Irish My Dessert: Beignets to share and Affogato Appetizers were great. Though I did not get to try the meatballs, I was able to enjoy bites of the sampler plate. With the wings I requested the mild sauces to be off to the side. Thank goodness! They were spicy and I do like spicy food. The windows were nice and crispy! Came with carrots and celery sticks. My Chicken Penne Pasta was delicious. I don't know if it was my imagination but there seem to be some sweetness to the sauce. Maybe wine added? My desserts! The beignets were fresh. The arrived with the look of almost a donut hole. They were piping hot. The bread was light, with a bit of dense texture. Very delicious. My affogato was amazing. If you love coffee this might be for you. I had my first affogato in Italy, this is the 2nd best. The hot espresso mixed into the vanilla ice cream, was heavenly. Both my drinks, Espresso Martini and red beer were both delicious! The martini was very creamy and with the right amount of sweetness. The red beer was mild and very smooth. I would love to return and can't wait to try some of the other beers available as well as the yummy dishes on the menu. Parking is busy in the this busy street mall. Shares lots with DMV, Walmart and other businesses.

Came in during lunch After a visit to the DMV…read more Nice, open, clean space. Lunch during a Wednesday, not crowded. Service was excellent. Evelyn did a great job of letting me know about Wednesday Wing special. Had a draft beer and a smash burger with fries. Great value. Would come again with friends.

The food is always great and we came in recently and they were out of our usually and Ella was…read moreamazing and helped us find something similar! I have a gluten allergy and she was very nice about it and knowledgeable! She made a difference in our experience!

I have to draw your attention to a most delicious item at this location:…read more Spicy curried couscous I've never had couscous so tasty. Please give it a try!

My first time here and it won't be my last!…read more It's in the Sprouts plaza next to a Thai restaurant and shaved ice place. Small place with no indoor seating but there are tables outside to eat. You place your order and they bring out the food to you if you are eating there. We ordered the beef and chicken combos. It comes with rice, salad and chimichurri and tzatziki sauce. The meat is super tender with very good flavor. Surprised how tender the chicken is cuz it's breast meat. Really enjoyed the food here. It's a local business so it's small but with huge flavors. Definitely coming back.

I was craving Mediterranean food and remembered my friend recommended this family owned local…read morerestaurant. I'd never heard of it so we gave it a try for dinner. We had it delivered and it was still nice and hot, smelled amazing and they put a tamper seal on the food which I appreciated for that extra bit of safety. We got the beef kebab with rice and added gyro meat, the chicken shawarma with rice that both came with salads and the garlic bread. All the meat was super flavorful and juicy, the garlic bread was the perfect complement and the tzatziki sauce had a nice kick to it. Not to mention the portions were so big. I think this will be our new go to spot :)

Came here after the Safari park because hubby was craving poke. We saw the positive reviews and…read moredecided to come here an order takeout for a late lunch. We ordered the poke plate. It comes with 2 scoops of rice and 3 big scoops of poke. We got the Pearl Harbor, garlic salmon, and got the bluefin tuna, which was an extra $4. The portion was very generous and my husband and I split it. I enjoyed the Pearl Harbor the most, which has a nice umami flavor from the oyster sauce. A close second was the bluefin tuna. The garlic salmon was tasty as well. My only complaint was there were a few sinewy pieces that made it really chewy. Despite this, I thought this place was still worthwhile and a great value for $28. I'll convince hubby to come back when he's craving poke. No pictures of the food bc I was so hungry and inhaled it. Sorry next time I'll get pics of the food and menu.

Have been going to HFS for a while in Mira mesa and was so excited it opened in Poway!…read more Got the poke plate with spicy ahi, shoyu ahi, and firecracker salmon. Their fish is so fresh and tender and the flavors are amazing! Definitely some of the best poke you'll get in San Diego. From 3-6PM everyday their poke bowls and plates and other items are $2 off for happy hour! They also have different daily specials. Will definitely be coming back :)