The design of this place is really cool. It feels like you've walked into a back alley and are in a…read morecompletely different part of town. Everything is so clean but it has a very good rustic and real feel to it. The drinks here are my favorite because to be honest, I'm a sours beer kind of guy and they have a whole building dedicated to it. The amount of variety when it comes to sours is great a prices are fair. Flavors pop but theirs also a good enough selection if you want a more chill sour that won't punch you in the face. The other building (not sure which is considered the main ones) has a large selection of your typical IPAs, lagers, you name it. The flavors are good and they seems to have some deals going on from time to time for cans to take home which I can appreciate. They also have a few board games to keep you entertained and seem to consistently have some options fora food vendor as well as many times having live music. Definitely worth the visit on a day you see them having one of these vendors or live bands you may be interested in. The people here seem to be very friendly with their regulars and greet you as if you're a friend. I think this bodes well with breweries considering you're usually here to have a good time and chill. I wouldn't say it feels like the reason I'd come back at all but no complaints here. Just didn't feel like out of this world service by any means.

Was here on a Friday night for a friends birthday. There was a food truck and a band, adding to the…read moreambiance of a beautiful fall Friday night on a patio adorned with string lights and open concept. The staff member that helped me was friendly. I am a cider girl usually, and she was so patient asking follow up questions to give me her best recommendation. I opted for her suggestion and tried Fun Times. It was really good!

I'm a fan of BJ's…read more Tasty craft beers on tap and decent snacks from the kitchen. Spacious dining area and a covered patio that can accommodate large groups. The bar also has its own patio space as well. TVs are well placed and usually playing some sporty program. Nice Happy Hour Specials Save room for a sweetalicious Pizookie. To share or not to share?

Ahoy, fellow travelers! Captain 619 here, recounting my first visit to BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse…read moreon the occasion of Mother's Day. We sailed in with high hopes, eager to celebrate, and were fortunate to secure a table without delay. Yet, the winds of fortune shifted as we awaited our feast, for it took just over an hour for our meals to arrive--a long wait for such a cherished day. When the platters finally graced our table, I found myself hoping for a culinary adventure, but what I discovered was merely okay. The mashed potatoes tasted like the average fare one might find on a weary ship at sea, lacking the flair I yearned for. The Wagyu burger, a treasure I anticipated, turned out to be disappointingly lackluster, failing to deliver the bold flavors that dance upon the tongue. My wife, too, faced a misfortune when her chicken sandwich arrived made incorrectly, a twist of fate that added to our growing discontent. And alas, my water cup bore the marks of neglect, with food residue swirling within and clinging to the sides--an oversight that rubbed me the wrong way, I must confess. To add to my woes, a horrible stomach ache set in after our voyage, leaving me pondering whether it was the water or something else that led to this tempestuous trouble. Yet, in this storm of disappointment, the captain of the establishment, the manager, displayed true grace. With a kind heart, they reduced the cost of our meal by 25%, a gesture that spoke volumes, and offered us a complimentary dessert--a sweet act of class that brightened our spirits. Though the experience left much to be desired in terms of food quality, the management's efforts to smooth the waters were commendable. Here's to hoping that on our next voyage, the winds will blow favorably, and we shall find the culinary treasures we seek! Fair winds and good feasts to all! Captain 619

Wetzel's Pretzels OUTSIDE of the mall?!?!…read more This Wetzel's Pretzels is a joint franchise with the gas station and seemed to recently open. I love Wetzel's and glad this is here in Lemon Grove. Now I don't need to go to the mall to enjoy my pretzels. I got their regular Pretzel Bitz w their Jalapeño Cheese sauce. The guys working were super friendly and greeted my mom a happy Mother's Day. It's cool to see Wetzel's Pretzels make it out of the food court!

I like Wetzel's Pretzels so much I am not above eating them from a gas station! The inside was…read moreclean and well lit. The gentleman working as both the gas attendant and pretzel server was polite to us. Pretzels were just as good as any other location. It seemed a bit empty inside, but this is the first time we've come so I don't know if it gets more traffic other times. I'm excited to have a franchise in town and will be back again.

Great crowd for home college games Large menu of beers and…read morefood. Typical bar food but well down I wish the seating was a little more organized I just saw on social media that they are doing a collaboration with my favorite coffee shop for a coffee flavored nitro . Can't wait to go back to try it.

I love it here. It's walking distance from my place and a perfect pre game spot. Honorable mention…read moreto whoever is on aux, I swear to bob it's my exact playlist which is wild and amazing. Lately eating here has been hurting the pockets so I be sure to come on Mondays for ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR!! It includes food and drinks! So worth it on those random days off. I keep it simple with pepperoni and Cesar salads but the pork belly bites are also gas. Until they start seasoning the actual burger patty, I'd say burgers aren't worth it here (they are big tho). The bartenders and servers are also very chill and friendly people. It can get pretty busy in here during baseball or football games so I highly recommend coming during lunch if you can.

This is a small cottage home bakery (licensed) that sells a variety of Italian breads, rolls, and…read morecookies based on old family recipes. Their baked goods are fresh, made with natural ingredients, and the flavors are oh, so tasty! I'm in love with their Taralli rolls, which are a cross between a bagel and a pretzel with a delightful anise flavor. Cabrini, the owner, brought over a gift bundle of six, saying they are especially good with red wine or coffee. I never had the chance to have them with coffee, because my husband and I ate all six of them that evening with a glass of wine! We also sampled their Rustic Calabrese Hard Crust Bread - super delicious, with a crusty crust and tender on the inside. If you're looking for fresh, natural baked goods with old world Italian flavor, give them a try. You won't be sorry. Orders can be placed through their website or by telephone.

I know it's over priced for what you are getting, but something about a warm buttered and salted…read morepretzel just makes me happy. I love the basic salted pretzel, and the pretzel bits, but when I want a tasty snack, I splurge for the pretzel dog bites. I love saltiness with the butter and a mini hot dog. Definitely one of my favorite mall foods. The employees like any other minimum wage type job can be hit or miss. Sometimes they are kind and take pride in their work, others are just there and offer no great customer service. Regardless, I'm a sucker for a yummy pretzel.

Over priced bread. This place fell off so bad the app sucks and the pretzels are either over cooked…read moreor way under cooked and doughy.

I came here for a retirement party. Our whole group was out on the patio. When I arrived, I said…read morehello to everyone and then went to the bar to get a drink. Jaelyn was my bartender and she was really friendly. Made me a great old fashion and suggested Bullet whiskey. The server who was working the party was really nice too. After everyone left, I came in to order food to go. I mean, I needed to eat so why not. There's quite a bit to choose from but I figured why not order for the rest of the week. I ordered a medium pepperoni, a margherita pizza, a mediterranean salad with chicken, and four garlic knots. She: I brought you some water while you wait. I really appreciated Jaelyn doing this! Everything tasted great! Except I was a little disappointed with the margherita pizza. Really thin crust and I would've liked more basil leafs. But the tomatoes were flavorful. Everything was bagged to go, and when I got home, there were four extra garlic knots, which for me, was a happy mistake! The foodrunner also gave me some extra ranch for dipping. I am adding Oggi's to my rotation since there's outside seating and it's dog friendly. I do need to Cako's approval...LOL! Looking forward to coming back!

Our local brewhouse!! I loved it here! Lots of people, lots of sports, and lots of food. My hubby…read moreand I were here for a date night. Oolala love that for us. We ordered the Wings Wednesday deal and the MUSHROOM SWISS BURGER: truffle bacon aioli, marinated portabella and button mushrooms, swiss cheese, tomato, & arugula on a brioche bun. Like what?! Tell me this is not a dream? Anyway there is a separate bar area for watching sports. There is a little arcade. And nice bathrooms. I was so impressed by the decorum. Definitely my kinda vibe. I ordered the California Gold Ale so light so good. And my hubby ordered the Hoppily Ever After IPA. He enjoyed it. Our server Janette did her big one. She was so kind and so helpful. And she had a lovely smile. That's all. Thank ya & Enjoy!!!

North Park Beer Co. is easily one of the most stunning taprooms in San Diego--the Craftsman-style…read moredecor gives it such a cool, upscale vibe. The atmosphere is electric, making it the perfect spot to hang out. We dove into the food from Mastiff Kitchen and it was incredible; the Mastiff Fries are a total game-changer with that harissa aioli, and the Chicken Wings were perfectly crispy and flavorful. For drinks, you can't go wrong with their world-class IPAs--the Hop-Fu! is a classic for a reason, but I also loved the Birdie Lager for something super crisp and refreshing. The service was impressively fast and the staff were incredibly friendly and courteous even during the weekend rush. A total 10/10 experience for both the beer and the food!

NORTH PARK BEER COMPANY @ NORTH PARK…read more Parking is street parking only, since this brewery is located right along the main strip in North Park. That being said, it was actually pretty easy to find parking, there were multiple free spots available, along with some neighborhood parking nearby. We came on a Sunday afternoon and didn't have any trouble. My friends and I stopped in and the staff were super friendly right away. My boyfriend ordered the Dublin Phoenix and the Birdie to Boogie beer both were around $9, and also grabbed a few canned beers to go. The space itself has a really welcoming, laid-back vibe. It's pet-friendly (we saw a few dogs!), and there's even an upstairs area for more seating. I also appreciated the little details, like the water station and clean bathrooms. Overall, the ambiance is definitely a vibe. I noticed a lot of people on their laptops getting work done, so it almost feels like a café, but centered around beer. They also have a solid food menu with options like nachos, burgers, and other classic American bites. We didn't try the food since we had dinner plans, but there were plenty of choices.

I've been coming to this brewery for a long time and I can honestly say that I've never had a…read morebetter experience than today. The ambiance was the same, the ballgame was the same, the happy dogs, also the same........The difference today was the comfortable, engaged spirit of Courtney who served us our beers which are consistently brilliant, especially the Blonde and the Brown. I usually go here for the beer but I will return alot sooner because of Courtney..........Thanks Groundswell for employing her........ But today 12/28/22 was a horrible one star follow up.....The beer was warm and sucked......I watched the guy repairing the cooler walking around and I got charged full price for warm beer that really sucked!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I usually love this place but I feel like they owe me a few cold beers to replace the two that were warm and really sucked!!!!!!!

Came here with some coworkers after work, during Happy hour (Mon - Fri 3-6) you get a $1 off pints…read morewhich is a pretty good deal. I got a flight with the tropical Hefeweizen, Mocha milk stout, Piloncillo Brown, and the Oathkeeper The Tropical Hefeweizen was nice, i purposely chose beers with low IBU's (international bitterness units) This was a nice hefe, but it was dry hopped so there were hints of that hoppy/pine tree taste that you get with IPA's but not the bitterness. A very refreshing but not bitter beer, its a perfect name for the beer. I loved the Mocha Milk stout very smooth and rich with chocolaty notes. The Piloncillo Brown was good but i preferred the Mocha Milk Stout, i bet if i drank the brown before the milk stout it would have tasted better. The Oathkeeper is a Russian Imperial Stout with 12% ABV, phew! I was afraid this was going to be too high alcohol content for me, but it was very flavorful and robust and turned out to be my favorite of the night. Staff is really friendly and the space is nice and clean, theres parking along the street but also a lot behind the place too. They don't have a kitchen but they do sell snack size bags of chips and similar items. The place is clean and has a cool vibe, very easy to chill and relax.