Overall 4.4/5 Food: smoked pork shoulder hash 4.6/5. Yummy. so much meat, delicious sauce, good portion. Stuffed french toast 4.9/5: delicious! Would order this again. Forgot what it was stuffed with but it wasnt too soft and it was easy to cut and the apples and pecans went so well together. It wasnt too sweet. I would order this and be able to finish it, which i never say about sweet brunch dishes. My whole group loved it and were happy we started off with this dish. We came 2 hours after opening and no sticky buns available, but the server started by describing it and making us sad we missed out. Lol. Service 3/8.5: was quick in the beginning but after we got our food it slowed down and we didnt get enough water refills. Also the water cups are kinda small. Ambiance is like a typical brunch place. Open kitchen concept so you see the hustle n bustle and it is kinda loud. Parking is street parking only. I Recommend this restaurant. read more

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Met a friend for bunch on Saturday and we made a reservation. Arrived and were seated on time. Our waiter Alex was friendly and attentive without hovering. As a cold brew person who drinks it black I'm picky and theirs did not disappoint. The simple breakfast was cooked perfect and tasted great, even though I would have preferred jam over marmalade. My friend had the burger medium and remarked that it was cooked perfectly, many places ask and still cook it well-done. Street parking can be hit and miss, there is public parking across the street for a mere $20 for 2 hours. My first visit and I enjoyed it, I've added Trust to the rotation. read more

Trust - Simple Breakfast - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Steak and eggs - food was remarkable, meaning I've had plenty of steak and Steak 'N Eggs , but the stand out between this was one it was seasoned very well. I didn't know any additional condiments though I asked for it. I didn't use it. Chefs kiss to the guy behind the kitchen. Not pictured was the fried rice amazing. Tbh e grapefruit strawberry lemonade was great if you love the sour punch of grapefruit I'd recommend it. I would 10/10 come back here again read more

Trust - Steak 'N Eggs - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Review from a December visit. We made a reservation for 11am on a Saturday and were able to be seated immediately upon arrival. The space inside is bright with lots of natural lighting and made for a very pleasant ambiance. For three people, we ordered the baked eggs, sticky bun (which was apple cinnamon at the time), and the tuna tartare. Service was attentive and friendly, and the food came out decently fast. All three dishes were tasty, but the sticky bun was definitely my favorite--pillowy soft and delicious with the ice cream and sugary apple topping. Portion size on the smaller side imo for price point, but still a great option for brunch! Also clever that the sticky bun selection changes, giving a good reason to come back. Street parking. read more

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We were in San Diego for a conference and decided to have dinner at Trust Restaurant with a group of twelve colleagues. From the moment we sat down, the experience was outstanding. Our server, Cesar, was incredible -- easily one of the best I've ever had. Managing a large group can be tough, but he handled it flawlessly. He was attentive without hovering, managed the menu so we didn't have to - yes I just told him to take care of the table and he and chef sent out food to us - and he seemed to anticipate what we needed before we even asked. Every request -- no matter how small or complicated -- was met with a smile and handled perfectly. The food? Phenomenal. Every dish that came out was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. You could tell there was pride in every plate coming from the kitchen. Between the food, atmosphere, and truly first-class service, Trust lives up to its name. It's the kind of place that reminds you how great dining out can be when hospitality and professionalism meet genuine care. If you're in San Diego, do yourself a favor and make a reservation. And if you're lucky, ask for Caesar -- he'll make your night even better. read more

Dined at Trust and it was definitely an interesting experience! They recommend family style so of course the portions were small. The ravioli and truffle pasta were delicious and saucy. We also ordered the beef tar tar, more so just to try it. Our server was awesome, didn't catch his name but he was personable and quick, even though we were one of the only tables sitting outside. I would have preferred to sit inside as it felt a bit moody and more on the fine dining experience. We had the sticky toffee pudding for dessert - it's a must try! You'll need to order quite a few plates to get full so budget accordingly :) read more

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We had a dinner here as well as Saturday brunch. Both times we had a great experience - friendly service. The space is clean & airy. All the food was amazing! For dinner we had little gem salad, unique & tasy cucumber salad, octopus fritters, shrimp & sausage andouille, braised oxtail raviolini. Every dish was very flavorful and the bread is amazing! This morning brunch was wonderful - we had smoked salmon toast, egg white scramble & sticky bun. All were delicious & beautifully presented. read more

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Overall, an okay place for dinner or brunch in Hillcrest. You definitely pay Hillcrest prices and for the vibes. I didn't enjoy it because of the slow service and the touching of straws that directly went into our drinks as they were served. Both drinks were okay- a ton of ice with not as much drink, considering the prices of both were above $20 each. We got the Panama Fountain (tequila-based) and Botanic Garden (vodka-based). Both were tasty, but overall a so-so drink because of the aforementioned. For the dessert, we got the milk and cookies pie that had salted cookie dough ice cream and chunks. I enjoyed that but the ice cream was pretty melted by the time it got to us- it seemed like because of the slow service, the dessert was sitting out before it arrived to our table... read more

Every Trust restaurant is great. This one is the best. And it should be since it was the where the chef first got started. We have been coming here for dinner since they opened but this was the first brunch visit. The chicken sando was probably the best one I had. The crunch, seasoning mix of sauces were excellent. If you love Brussels and egg whites, the scramble is the way to go. We ate the sticky bun last which was the right call. If you know you want one, make sure you ask for it to be held when you sit down because they do run out. Our server brightened our day with his recommendations and attentive service. read more

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Came for brunch and overall it was a solid experience. Nothing standout amazing but I would say this is the standard of a good brunch spot and would come again. Food - the chilaquiles and the burger were both great, no complaints. Would order both of these again. I also had the vanilla cream cold brew and the cold brew was good but the cream diluted it too heavily and took away the coffee taste. Wouldn't order again. The coconut sticky bun was a a bit of a letdown - it wasn't warmed up at all (server even said he was firing it up for us) so it really lacked, especially because it had ice cream on top so I expected that hot and cold combo / warm bread texture. It was also very sweet - would avoid if you don't like overly sweet dessert. Wouldn't order again. One nice thing - the hostess gave me a purse holder, which was very appreciated. read more

A friend recommended the restaurant for dinner before a show at the Civic Center. She said it was "amazing" and "incredibly consistent." Another very discerning friend told me the brunch was 10/10 but hadn't tried the dinner menu. I was able to get a same day reservation at 6pm, although the restaurant quickly started filling up at 7pm. The atmosphere is casual. The prices are high, but commensurate with the outstanding quality of the food and service. I don't recommend the outside patio because it's street adjacent and I never enjoy sitting near a busy street. The inside is nice but with energetic noise level. The food was nothing short of WOW. It's small plates. My husband and I ordered 5 plates, but were full after 4. Everything was delicious with unique and unexpected flavors. For example, most nice restaurants offer a hamachi crudo. Usually it has a bit of oil and a citrus flavor. This one had a middle eastern twist with a sumac flavor. It was outstanding. Another favorite was the crab fried rice which featured Thai basil, lemongrass and lobster. Unique and inspired. Even the roasted carrots were special in the way they were charred. I included a picture of the fire in their kitchen. We also loved the cucumber salad. The albacore tartare was a bit salty for my taste and a bit too heavy on the avocado crema, but if the other dishes hadn't been 10/10 I wouldn't even be saying that. Just looking for a bit of room for improvement. I gave it 5 stars. I would go back in a second. The hostess even offered me a purse hook when she seated me. Wow. I enthusiastically recommend. I'd like to try the brunch. read more

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The food was amazing. Everything we ordered was delicious! We ordered the fried chicken sandwich, burger, pancakes and fried chicken, and chilaquiles read more

delicious brunch and highly recommend starting out with some irish cold brews to get going .. bet you'll order another round of these .. they are addicting! We ordered the "CHILAQUILES ROJOS" and "SMOKED PORK SHOULDER HASH". Great service, excellent food and looking forward to trying dinner service here .. Parking is hit and miss but you'll be good for brunch. read more

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The food here was so good! Came here for brunch. We were told by our server that dinner is what they are known for but brunch is during the weekend. Regardless it did not disappoint. It took a bit for us to get served, but realized there were limited servers to tables. Once we got served we were taken care of. Our server was so friendly and explained where all the meat came from etc. We appreciated the interaction. We got the albacore tartare to share, and I got the vanilla whipped cold brew and the fried rice. There was so much flavor. My friend also got the pork fried cutlet. Overall the inside is spacious and there is outdoor seating too. read more

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great vibe. great quality. great staff. great food, service, ambiance. Just GREAT! I loved this restaurant after the first try. It is in Hillcrest and so the parking is not the easiest. But I will still be back soon! Our waiter was so nice and helpful. The food alone is so good it's worth going back for. read more

Tried the Blueberry Brown Sugar Latte & French Vanilla Latte & WOWW!!! So impressive, from the coffees to the customer service!! The vibes here are everything! read more

Trust - French Vanilla Lattee - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

We came for brunch and the food was so delicious!! We didn't have a reservation but they were able to squeeze us in. Our server was so sweet and recommended great options. We order the fried rice and it was soo good! The rolled tacos and huevo were tasty, I liked that it came with black beans. Fried chicken and pancakes, can't go wrong. Also, please order the sticky bun if you're there! Our server recommended this and we're happy she did. Drinks were also good and strong. Overall, we will definitely be back and want to try their dinner menu! read more

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So... I tried to call them in advance but they put me on hold... whilst on hold I got in the car and drove the 17 minutes there only to arrive still on hold. Arrived on a Sunday about 1:20 and the place looked like a bomb went off there! The hostess looked frazzled as if it had been a mess of a shift. A phone was clipped to her dress with me still on hold. We were first sat in the courtyard... the waiter stationed there was very busy taking orders and bussing his own tables which was a 20 top. We sat for a bit and sized up the situation and realized we needed to take control of our destiny. We asked to be moved to the bar as we were very hungry, we knew what we wanted and just needed someone to take our order. The bar was in need of a cleaning as well, sticky, wet and gross. I read such great things and was really excited to have the poutine which I saw photos of. Wife was sold on the fried rice. The poutine arrived and I was immediately disappointed by my decision. It was smallish in portion size and very much lacking in the pork belly department. The fries themselves were soft, soggy and altogether not a sign of life to them. The cheese sauce further complicated the mushy texture... the end result was a very sad calorie bomb which I was resigned to scarfing down out of desperation and hunger. Wife's fried rice was decent in flavor.. but truth be told (after tax and tip) 100$ is robbery for a disappointing plate of fries a meager portion of rice, a single beer and a mimosa. The whole place seemed tired, thoroughly incapable of putting in an effort on absolutely any front. I've noticed a decline in quality and overall level of experience at the sister restaurants in the group. (I'm looking at you Fort Oak and Cardalino) This is disappointing as their footprint in the neighborhood is large and I like to support my neighbors. Unfortunately eating out has gotten too expensive for second chances. Trust is something that is earned not given. I advise you to eat elsewhere, there are much more worthy options in the neighborhood. read more

Trust - Poo-teen - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

I'd give trust 3.5 stars for brunch. Maybe it's just me but I feel as though the price inflation for eating out has gotten crazy. $8 for a limeade drink which was a bit too sweet for me. I also got the Moroccan eggs. I like the spice and flavor but the eggs were definitely overcooked and slightly burnt. It came in an iron skillet so that could be why. They did have housemade bread which also seemed inconsistent. While tasty, my piece was burnt while my hubby's was less burned. I think we spent $70 on 2 dishes and 2 nonalcoholic drinks which just seems steep now. Service was good and a nice ambiance. read more

5 star! This place is consistent (which is a must) they are always changing their menu and on top of it. I am constantly blown away. I love the atmosphere here, it's clean, crisp, not too loud, settle. I recommend the beer salad, the shrimp & sausage, and the Oxtail. Kate is my FAVORITE bartender. All outstanding. Cheers! read more

Trust - Beet salad - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Trust has amazing food!! The pancakes were some of the best I've ever had and would highly recommend them if you're looking for a brunch pancake option. The salmon toast was also delicious. Will definitely be back for other brunch items and even dinner. The service was amazing as well and our server really was super kind. Make a reservation and you will not regret it. read more

Trust - Pancakes & Fried Chicken - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great food and even better service. Hats off to Alex, great waiter and very attentive. We will definitely be back to try their dinner service. My group came here for a late brunch and ordered the chicken sandwich, smoked pork shoulder hash, and the rolled tacos. The food tasted great and we enjoyed sitting on the patio with a heater nearby. Very cute place and would highly recommend to give it a try. read more

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One of the most terrible restaurants experiences in my life. Reserved this place with my Fiancé. One we were seated it took the first waiter 10 minutes to come to our table and ask what we wanted. My fiancé ordered a chicken liver toast and cauliflower bowl because she wanted something non-spicy and the waitress said it wasn't spicy. I order a pasta. It took them 20 minutes to give us the toast and another 10 minutes to give us the cauliflower bowl. After 50 minutes of not getting my pasta I asked them to cancel it and left. We ended up paying $50 for a single toast and a cauliflower bowl that was so spicy and we couldn't eat. read more

Trust - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

My wife and I heard that brunch is good , so we decided to try their dinner. We were welcomed and sat. We came at 5, so it wasn't busy at all. Our server was nice and we ordered the following: Beet and feta salad Scallop Ceviche Wood grilled octopus Brisket Oxtail raviolini We enjoyed 2 our 5 dishes, very disappointed. Beets were extremely hard, not soft at all. Scallops were bland, brisket was all fat - more like pork belly. The octopus and oxtail were on point. I had ice tea with my dinner but the glass stayed empty for quite some time, so the server brought me two at the end. We also inquired about the burgers being ordered (as did 4 other tables) but we were all told that we couldn't order those - it's only the bar menu. I kinda get that but it seems that it was missed income as well as customer satisfaction....others may disagree. read more

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Great food and drinks. Service was perfect. Really cool concept. Highly recommend sharing all diffent things. Can't wait to go back.

Finally tried this restaurant for dinner. We have been told that their brunch is really good but decided we wanted to try their dinner. We had a 5 pm reservation so the restaurant was not busy. Our server was nice and told us how to order since the dishes were shareable. We ended up ordering 5 dishes (we had ordered 4 but that was not enough). I also had a glass of wine and my husband had a tea. Below is what we ordered. Beet and feta salad - the flavors were nice but most of the bites of beet were pretty hard. I mean way too hard and crunchy. Scallop ceviche - texture was great but the scallops were a bit bland. Wood grilled octopus - one of my favorite dishes we ordered. It was cooked perfectly. Char siu glazed brisket - flavors were really nice but most of the pieces were pure fat. I mean not a shred of actual meat. I had 1 piece that was true brisket and really good. This dish was more like pork belly. Braised oxtail raviolini - one of my favorite dishes we had. They were perfect little bites of pasta with tender meat inside. It was a bit hard for my husband to get a refill for his tea. It was empty for quite a while before the server came by to check on us. Also would like to note that my husband along with 4 other tables asked if they could order a hamburger but were told no because it was only served at the bar. I get it but it seemed a bit silly. I would probably try their brunch but I was a bit disappointed with their dinner. We have been to Fort Oak, Rare Society and the Wise Ox and loved all of those restaurants. read more

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Was good!! The groups favorite was the shrimp and pasta.. Our "Old Friends, New places" group just felt the value for what we had wasn't there, and our service and the atmosphere somewhat struggled. However the pace was packed, so it seemed to be a preferred place. The food was very flavorful so that was a plus!! I wouldn't say terrible, and not go. Still worth a try. read more

This unexpected meal ended up being a highlight of my trip. The food is absolutely delicious. Shout out to Andrew who took care of me, a party of one. He helped me decide what to eat and parsed out the courses for me. The food is just special, the depth of flavor in the dishes is incredible. The restaurant was quiet, relaxing, and enjoyable space to be in. The service is top notch, I didn't have to ask for a thing. I count this as an experience, and I'm excited to come back to visit when I'm in town again. read more

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Absolutely stunning and tastefully crafted cuisine set in a minimalist and yet intimate dining room. Our foodie friends brought us here for dinner and we left with our bellies full. The menu was divided into farm, ocean, ranch, and more. The waiter informed us that they would try to pair our chosen dishes in a way so that they can be enjoyed harmoniously. We shared everything: - scallop crudo: super fresh and sweet scallops paired with diced apples, light & umami - octopus fritter: essentially a hybrid between okonomiyaki and takoyaki; even our friend who's not big on seafood was deeply impressed - wood grilled cauliflower with raisins: smoky charred cauliflower pairing well with sweet raisins and creamy sauce - ricotta agnolotti: creamy pasta with beautifully sliced truffles - chicken liver mousse toast: very rich and savory - char siu brisket: tender burnt ends glazed with sweet soy sauce - braised oxtail raviolini: this one is my favorite (normally not a fan of oxtail); the oxtail so tender and literally melted in my mouth - profiteroles for desserts: filled with light vanilla cream; very fun presentation Cocktails were superb as well. I enjoyed my Panama Fountain, which was refreshing with hints of spicy and tart notes. Museum of Us was also excellent; for some reason I kept getting loquat notes but it was probably the amalgam of Cointreau and chamomile. Our lovely waiter was very careful to take note of our friend's peanut allergies and would point out items to steer from on the menu. Excellent all around. Would not hesitate to come back another time! read more

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Unfortunately I waited way too long to post this review, so I'll keep it short and sweet. The food and staff here are absolutely amazing. I'm a pretty simple foodie, and prefer bigger portions, so I was a little skeptical when it came to the "shared plates" concept. I felt like I was going to get super small portions, and therefore be disappointed if something was subpar or if we only had one or two bites. Fortunately, every dish we had was delicious, and while still on the smaller side, the portions were fulfilling. The drinks were also well made, and paired well with our dinner. I wish I remembered our server's name because I would HIGHLY recommend trusting his suggestions. Some of the dishes sounded odd, but dived in and were happy with everything. Finally, I'll suggest taking an Uber or being prepared to walk, because parking can be a hassle. Which is a bummer because this place would be a great date spot. I'll be sure to be more specific after my next visit, and update my review then. Until then, hopefully you can come by and have a similar experience read more

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Another San Diego bucket list experience marked complete! I was finally able to stop in for brunch at Trust after years of only experiencing the dinner and bar menus. Honestly, the entire Trust restaurant group never fails to hit the mark every single time. My friend and I were able to get a table instantly late Saturday morning. The menu is exactly what you'd expect from Trust for breakfast with a good selection of classic/unique dishes, coffees, and boozy libations. In fact, we couldn't decide on single dishes so chose to share a few items. We decided on... Ultimate Sticky Bun +Definitely dessert for breakfast! Made in house, their take on a cinnamon roll topped with apples and butter pecan ice cream Rolled Taco Con Heuvos +Classic chicken rolled tacos on a bed of black beans and cheese, topped eggs your way. So good!! (My favorite of the 3) Pancakes & Fried Chicken +Tried and true brunch staple. Fluffy pancakes with a spicy chicken kick to match All in all, an awesome option for breakfast and brunch (and dinner). Service was gold standard as always, friendly hostess, attentive servers, and great vibes with indoor and outdoor seating options. Definitely add this to your hit list of SD brunch hotspots! read more

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This is a solid brunch place. The cinnamon bun rotates every week, but usually involves some ice cream topping and other goodies. This week is ice cream with lemon curd and blueberries. After the cinnamon bun, I wanted something light, so ordered the wood fire-grilled cauliflower. The cauliflower was seasoned well and the char was very nice. The portion was small, but I wasn't too hungry, so it was enough for me. There were several other things on the menu that were enticing, and I would want to try them on a future visit...after another cinnamon bun of course. read more

Trust - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Parking: Street parking or park across the street for $10/hr Public Parking. I wish I knew this prior making rsvp. I cannot deal with making it on time + the stress of parking going to Hillcrest area and no valet either. Brick & Mortar: Beautifully designed inside and out. I just can't phantom the idea of eating outdoor on the side of busy streets. All the noise, dust and the pollution from the cars.. so, I ressi'ed for inside seating. Food: Farm - Ocean - Ranch sections are sharing mini plates, tapas style. More section has a little bit more. Just enough in my opinion. Definitely small portions all across the board. It's perfect for people like us who likes to taste dishes at nice restaurants rather than eat a giant meal at 1 seating. OCTOPUS FRITTERS okonomi sauce, mayo, pickled ginger, bonito flakes, scallion. All played a good part in my bite. The octopus was cooked perfectly and not rubbery or fishy. Bonito flakes added a nice touch. ALBACORE TARTARE black sesame, cilantro, avocado, sprouts, cucumber, trout roe, taro root chips. This is how I'm going to eat my poke bowl from Now on! I looooove the taro root chips! Crunchy and not at all oily. Sliced thinly but strong enough for me to put all ingredients on top of it. LAMB NECK RAGU curry mafalde, burro fuso, rapini, aged manchego, gremolata crunch. I usually don't like lamb due to the taste and smell of the meat. But this dish, I didn't taste nor smell any lamb! Kudos! The combination of all the ingredients gave the burro fuso a lift to another level of taste! CHAR SIU GLAZED BRISKET yu choy, white curry, cashews, chili garlic crunch, green onions. I can't even explain how amazing this dish! The smoky-ness and the glaze! The crunch from the cashew and the juicy of the char siu .. I almost asked for a bowl of white rice .. or two Desserts: APPLE GRATIN oat milk ice cream, buttered pecans, streusel. The julienne cut of the baked apple combines with the oat milk ice cream under the dried apple slices really played a trick in my mind! The only thing I wished was that the julienne apples were a little warmer. That'll be best in my opinion. MILK & COOKIES PIE salted cookie dough ice cream, creme anglaise. My husband and I can't figure out what's the "pie" part. We don't get to ask but we all loved it. Looked like cheesecake, but it's not cheesecake for sure. We love the ice cream! I can get just the ice cream by itself + the cream anglaise. read more

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Although, the sticky bun was really good the rest of the food did not wow me. We got the smoked pork shoulder hash and the rolled tacos con huevos (not pictured) and it was okay. Rolled tacos felt like taquitos. Portions are small. Really small. We were still a little hungry after our mains and then ordered the sticky bun to fill us up. I'm glad we tried it, but I don't think I would recommend it. read more

Trust - Ultimate Sticky Bun - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Great place still for tapas and some well made cocktails. It's always packed on nights I visit and often has large groups and dates going on here. Cozy yet cool, it's a good place to start or end your night out. read more

Whoa!!! FABULOUS surprise of this menu. Was expecting basic breakfast but blow my mind creatively menu with FRESH options. Fresh squeeze OJ, whiskey drink for breakfast that was outstanding. EVERYTHING (all 6 of us got something different see pics) Cody the server is excellent as well. read more

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Had Sunday brunch here to celebrate a birthday. The food was good and there were some unique offerings. We enjoyed every dish we had ordered. Service was friendly and just a bit slower than we would have liked. We were seated by the group table by the window, there were 8 of us and in between the two entry doors which wasn't great as there was constant traffic around our table. We'll have to try this place again with a smaller group, more time and not seated next to the doors. read more

We had a great dinner here on Valentine's Day. Despite it being a super busy night, the service was excellent. Room is lively and a bit loud but we still were able to have a good conversation. We love the small plate concept and sharing many dishes. The wood fired cauliflower is one of the best things I've tasted in a while. It was so good I was not able to get a pic before we dug in. 10/10 recommend. Everything else was also excellent. read more

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Street parking was easy to find a few blocks away on a Sunday morning. The indoor and outdoor seating areas create a nice, open ambiance. Both the hostess and our waiter were super nice and welcoming! Simple Breakfast: (5/5) can't go wrong with some perfectly cooked over easy eggs, breakfast potatoes, and crispy bacon. The toast was hardy and fragrant. The jelly it came with had an interesting runny texture but still tasted good when paired with the toast. The only negative is that it's a little bit on the pricier end for brunch ($15). I'm looking forward to coming back and trying their dinner menu! read more

Trust - Simple Breakfast - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute place in university heights/hill crest. I celebrated my birthday with some friends - reservations were easy to make for a large party. We sat at one long table. Majority of the menu is meant for sharing so we ordered multiple of each dish so there would be enough for everyone. Everything was delicious - the chef did an amazing job with the menu options, however, I felt it was more of a snack/light meal place rather than full dinner type of place. I would come back and try brunch! read more

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