UCSD has a Tuesday farmers market 10am-2pm right off the UCSD Central Campus Station MTS trolley…read morestop, making vendors more accessible to students on campus and visitors like me. AMBIANCE open air SERVICE Lines were unfortunately too long for me to stick around and wait. This week's vendors included: Matcha Cafe Maiko Dougie's Best Philly cheese steaks RED Sambusas It's Cafe Thai La Creperie Hash Papas Brothers Products

At long last the UCSD Farmer's Market is back!…read more A few things have changed since its last iteration from before Covid. First, and most obvious is the location. Before, it was located at UCSD's Town Square, which I thought was pretty inaccessible for non-students. Now, it's located at the Epstein Family Amphitheatre, which is conveniently located next to the UCSD Central Campus Trolley Station and the Gilman Parking Structure. It's a really beautiful setup, with plenty of outdoor seating, whether you want to sit at the lawn, the various tables and chairs, or even the amphiteatre seating itself. There were a few vendors that have usually set up at the market, including House of Bao, Bubbas Hawaiian Snack Shack, Belinda's Familia, Seb Panini and a Sambusa place. I think it's a pretty good lineup, but I noticed the items are very expensive. Further, the selection outside of prepared foods was pretty lacking. There was a florist, but I think more fresh fruit and vegetable options (that accept EBT!) would have elevated the experience and helped with the food insecurity issues that plague college campuses. I ended up visiting Belinda's, where I was enticed by some free samples. I had a chorizo egg burrito, which I thought was really good and a deal for $10! Overall, I think the return of the farmer's market is a net positive for the community! I visited on re-opening day, so I think a couple more weeks will help iron out the selection and variety issues!

My husband has been raving about Blue Bowl for a while, and I finally got to try it today --…read moreunreal! We waited about 30 minutes (Sunday afternoon rush), but it gave me plenty of time to explore the menu. I usually stick to a simple order, but with so many base options, I decided to "do it all," and I'm so glad I did. My son loved the pitaya and mango bases (and so did I). The blue coconut and classic açaí were excellent, and the blue chia topping was a fun and tasty surprise. All the fruit was extra fresh, and the granola added the perfect crunch. We absolutely loved everything and will definitely be back soon!

BLUE BOWL @ UCSD LA JOLLA…read more Parking is available, but I believe you have to pay if you park in the garage. I decided to just park along Gilman Drive, which is free, and walked about 20 minutes. Honestly, it wasn't bad at all -- it was a sunny day and there's plenty of street parking if you're willing to walk a bit. I've always loved Blue Bowl Superfoods in Oceanside. It's SO good and easily one of my favorite açaí spots, I could literally eat it every single day. I love all the customizations they offer, the variety of bases, and just how many ingredients they have. This time, I decided to visit their UCSD location, which is right in the middle of University of California San Diego's campus. They open around 10 AM on Saturdays (and typically around 8 AM on weekdays), and even right at opening there were already a lot of people waiting. My friend and I were still able to get in and out pretty quickly around 10. I ended up getting their mango passion base along with açaí. For toppings, I loaded it up strawberries, bananas, apples, blackberries, blueberries they truly have so many options. I also love their variety of nuts, seeds, and different types of nut butters. They really don't skimp on choices. Overall, I would highly recommend stopping by. I was SO full after, and honestly, you could even split a bowl with a friend because they pack it generously. It's about $12 for a normal medium-sized bowl, which I think is worth it for the portion and quality. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, which I really appreciated. The ambiance is nice it's more of a grab-your-bowl and then sit outside type of vibe, but there is indoor seating as well. Definitely one of my favorite açaí spots, and this location did not disappoint.

If you love sandwiches like I love sandwiches, you've got to try Smallgoods!…read more Located in La Jolla, there's plenty of street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. Overall, a really walkable area! Walking in, it's clear that their sandwiches are a crowd favorite from all the awards on the walls. Dubbed as "La Jolla's Most Popular," I went with their California Turkey & Cheese. It features a long list of things: California Swiss + SoCal Turkey + Granny Smith Apple + Cucumber + Micro & Mixed Greens + Local Mustard + Smoked Padron Jam + Mayo. I absolutely adore when sandwiches have a splash of fruit or jam in them. It's so underrated! I brought it to the water to enjoy and it made for the perfect beach sandwich. Light, flavorful, and filling- I was the envy of every seagull with this beaut haha. I will be returning to try their long menu of what sounds like incredible combos all around!

We came across Smallgoods by accident. I wanted to pick up a gift certificate as a gift, a couple…read moredoors down from the cheese shop, but due to bookings, their lobby is not always open. Since we were parked we decided to check out the cheese shop, the owner kindly came running out to warn us about the strict ticketing for parking in the 15 minute parking spot we were parked in right out front. We've visited this cheese shop several times now and enjoyed the specialty sandwiches they make. Our favorite, the SG Cheese Melt - made with a cheese mix, specially mustard, jam, red onion and thinly sliced apples, this is our favorite sandwich. I love a good ham and cheese, you must order it with the Nugget ham, so don't forget to add the ham! We also tried the California Wagyu bresaola, a cold sandwich, but can be made hot if you like. It was also very good, but we just keep coming back to the SG hot melt! Key things to know! - Limited parking! There is only street parking and a 15 min only spot directly in front of the shop. So it may be difficult to park on the weekends. - They are not open on Sundays or Mondays. - If you're looking for a sandwich their kitchen doesn't make sandwiches until after 11 am, the staff making the sandwiches are not there yet and they may run out of ingredients to make certain sandwiches. So don't expect to try to get one near closing time at 5 pm. A complete bummer since we tried a couple times and failed to pick up a sandwich. I love a good, easy to eat, not overwhelming sandwich, so this place makes my list of fav sandwiches! Owner is super friendly. The sandwiches are specialty and absolute delish! We don't live in the area and it's definitely worth the drive (if you can get a sandwich)! If you're in the area, definitely worth the stop in as they also offer drinks and premade and made to order cheese plates if you're heading to beach! 2026: 36

Bri was great! Quick and friendly service and a wonderful wine recommendation too. We had the beef…read moreand basil Stromboli and bbq chicken pizza... yum!

So GOOD! I'm not a pizza critique - we just wanted something for diner & it was late…read more Our server Brianna was helpful , nice , and attentive. 05/15/26 @8p The wings are BOMB nice and crispy! The garlic knots are good, mozzarella stickers, salad vinegar a little too strong.. pizza was good! We really enjoyed our dinner. family friendly pizza joint ranch is superrr deliiiiiccciousss. Everyone was very kind. Clearing out tables & bringing out the food. Continuously asked if we were needing anything else. Thankful for this restaurant providing my family with a warm meal!

Had a little mix-up with one of our pastries that ended up being more on my side than theirs, but…read morethey were still super nice about it and handled everything really well. They got back to me, explained what was in it, and still went out of their way to issue a refund. Really appreciated how chill and professional they were about the whole thing. We've always liked coming here because everything is fresh, and this just made me appreciate their customer service even more.

I stopped by Lucky Bolt Bakery while picking up some Zumbar coffee beans, and I'm glad I did. The…read morebeautiful sourdough on display immediately caught my attention, so I had to give it a try. The sourdough was perfectly baked with a hearty, wheat-like flavor, a wonderful crust, and that fresh artisan quality that's hard to find. I also picked up a croissant, which was buttery, flaky, and pleasantly layered without being overly airy. It was satisfying and filling. One suggestion: I regularly use Kerrygold butter from Ireland with my sourdough at home, and the rich, creamy flavor is incredible. I highly recommend trying it with Lucky Bolt's sourdough--it makes an already excellent loaf taste even more amazing. There were so many other pastries that looked delicious, so I'll definitely be coming back--probably early in the morning--to get the best selection. If the rest of their baked goods are as good as what I tried, this place is going to become a regular stop for me.

Woah!! Amazing burrito, got the Tierra y Mar, and such great salsas. Will be trying the California…read morenext

Best location in San Diego everything is so flavorful and cooked to perfection! Customer service is…read moreawesome too, Ivan was so helpful!

We originally came to check out Blue Whale and The Cottage but with the long waits they had, we…read morewalked across the street to Sugar & Scribe and got right in! My nephew got the brownie hot chocolate and it was impressive! I got the matcha latte with vanilla

Came here for brunch on our anniversary. Didn't have reservations so we waited about 40 mins., but…read morewe took advantage to walk around and check out the cute shops in the surrounding area. When our table was ready we got seated at the most perfect and cutest table. Our waiter instantly greeted us and took our drink order and went through recommendations. My husband ordered the lobster Benedict and I ordered chilaquiles with birria, which they are some of the best I have ever had. The vanilla lattes were very good as well. Our waiter was amazing, knowledgeable, and very attentive. The restaurant is very cute on the outside as well as the inside! Even though we didn't try their pastries they looked amazing! The restaurant also sells gifts, trinkets and more. We will definitely be back again when we are in the area.

We are giving Destiny Coast 10 out of 5 stars! Our waiter, Kevin Hart (Yes you read that correctly)…read morewas absolutely amazing and served us so well. After a delayed, long flight from the East Coast to San Diego this was our first stop and we could not say more about the amazing food and how welcoming they were. We were really close to their last seating and they still were able to accommodate us and offer us our first meal of our anniversary trip. Not only was Kevin absolutely incredible and a generous host, our food was amazing. For appetizers, we had the tuna and the salmon belly which was so fresh and flavorful. For dinner, we had the steak and short ribs with the smashed potatoes which were all absolutely divine. They were so great with my gluten allergies and providing gluten-free options, and checking into any accommodations that we needed. Drinks were fabulous and cannot recommend this place for some amazing food and a great atmosphere and views. Unfortunately, we missed the sunset by a few minutes but we were able to see some spectacular ocean views and have a wonderful meal at the same time. Thank you to everyone at Destiny Coast for making our first night in San Diego so special! Can't wait to go here again for dinner!

Didn't know what to expect coming to this place. Was able to see that it was by the coast but the…read moremoment that we got up the stairs, WOW! one of the most incredible views that I've ever seen at a restaurant. It is truly breathtaking. This place is a little different as you order your breakfast food at the counter and then find an open table. All of our dishes were really good both the sweet and savory items. If you're looking for one of the best places for breakfast, this is it.