**July 2026: Sunday Afternoon Visit**…read more During my SDCC weekend, I walked by Michaela's Meals in the Gaslamp Quarter, which was right between my hotel and the convention center. This shop was just one street down from Ralphs and Vitality Tap so it was conveniently located. On Sunday afternoon, I noticed the space was open for business, so I popped in to check it out. It's a small spot with a staff member, a fridge full of pre-made meals, a little bar area with two stools, a cold water pitcher, and a microwave. The main business model is a weekly subscription, but I learned that the owner also keeps leftovers in the fridge for grab-and-go customers on Wednesdays and Sundays from 1:30-5 p.m. They also run a "buy 4 get 1 free" and "buy 8 get 2 free" promotion, which makes the meals an even better value. I assumed she makes an abundance and sells those for $10 a meal, but since I stopped by close to closing, I got mine for $5 each. I grabbed two to try because the meals looked very nutrition-focused and considering I ate basically garbage throughout Comic Con it was a smart choice to fuel up with real food. I tried a Mediterranean chicken over yellow rice and zucchini, as well as a ground hamburger-style sloppy joe-type meal. The food definitely leans healthy, and considering how inconvenient it is to eat well at SDCC, this was a great find. Since she has Wednesday and Sunday pickups, I'm now contemplating doing a preview-night (Wednesday) pickup for a couple of meals on my next visit. I'll be in touch with Michaela's for future San Diego trips.

Michaela's Meals has solved my problem of trying to eat healthy dinners during the week. i've been…read moregetting 5 meals delivered on sunday for a month now and have really liked every meal i've ordered so far. they heat up easy, are perfectly portioned (with the ability to size up on certain meals for extra protein), and made with fresh and healthy ingredients. they also stay perfectly fresh in the fridge for the entire week. i was really skeptical before getting my first order but the dishes really taste great...definitely better than anything i could make during the week with limited time. highly recommend it!

After researching food delivery options like Hello Fresh, I decided to try Viva Foods to support a…read morelocal business which also provides keto options for meals. They release a changing menu on Tuesdays with delivery on Monday morning. I've been part of this program for almost a month with the exception of one week due to Thanksgiving. The menu includes the option to choose two snacks which can be substituted for one meal. If you need to make any modifications to your meal (i.e. exclude mashed potatoes for extra veggies), all you need to do is provide dietary needs in a field on the Google form, and if there are any questions, you can handle everything through text. There are checkboxes on the Google form for keto and paleo options. For the convenience of food prep and to support locally, I've been happy with Viva Foods. They provide a healthy and convenient option with how busy I am with work. Thanks Viva Foods!

Long over due review! Ordered meal preps for a family member who was staying with us. Ordering was…read morevery easy online and when I had an issue their customer service was quick! Food arrived during the drop off window and fresh. Everything was packed nice and tasted good. Will use them again whenever I need meal prep services. It feels good to support a small business. Go head and try it out. You won't be disappointed.

I'm ngl 10/10 goes…read morefor quality of food no matter what, because I love the use of organic fruits and veggies, no seed oils, and a solid tasting meal at a reasonable price to not even cook. Plus, they're local and use local farmers. So, that's a plus. 1 minor thing is just I wish I could select what meals I wanted in my subscription instead of chef's choice, because I personally just WISH I could order some meals more than once because of how delicious they were.

Last week, I decided to give Farm Fresh Meals a try as I'm always on the go, and I've been looking…read morefor a healthy meal alternative to going out to eat a lot. However I was very disappointed with these meals. First off, they have a form you fill out and it shows you all of the meals. Looking at the photos, I was excited to try the food. But before I even got to seeing my meals, the wrong meals were delivered to me. I had to call the support and they assured me that the driver would come back and swap them out, a bad start to my experience. Following that, when I finally got the food I was very disappointed. The food looks nothing like the photos, and not only that but it is extremely bland, but not only that, all of the lean protein I ordered was extremely dry, as once I reheated it it seemed like it was cooked too much. To give them the credit though, the pork wasn't dry, however that's not saying much given its easy to keep that from being dry. I've tried multiple competitors in regards to meal prep and this is the most expensive meal prep company I've ever tried, but it's considerably worse than the others in San Diego.

Anthony and The Lean Machine team are the real deal. I just…read moretried The Lean Machine for the first time and I'm already hooked. Anthony went above and beyond -- even on a Sunday, he took time out of his day to personally meet up with me and make sure I got my meals. That kind of customer service is rare and it says everything about how much he cares about his customers. I ordered the Steak Chimichurri Fajita, Salmon with Kale Salad and Quinoa, Grilled Chicken Breast with Kale Salad and Sweet Potato, and the Ground Turkey Breast with Cauliflower and Sweet Potato -- and I've already eaten three of them. Every single one has been delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and nothing like the bland "diet food" I expected. I'm already planning to sign up for regular weekly deliveries and will absolutely be recommending The Lean Machine to friends and family. If you're on the fence, don't wait -- just try it. You won't be disappointed.

Hello, my name is Delbert Sutton and I live in San Diego, California. When I joined the bright and…read morecheerful Lean Machine Meal Prep, I weighed 258 pounds. Over the past year, I've slowly worked my way down to 197 pounds and maintaining within 5 lbs. That has been a real breakthrough for me. Lean Machine has helped me make healthy eating part of my everyday lifestyle. This isn't a diet. It is a lifestyle. The food is fresh, never frozen, organic, and delivered twice a week. Each meal is labeled with the exact protein, calories, and sodium. There's no added salt, sugar, or flour in the standard recipe rotation. The meals are hand-packed with ice packs and stay fresh for five days, which is very convenient for me. What really stands out is the customer service. The platform is easy to use, and they provide the information and support I want. I am proud to support a local, independently owned company that takes pride in what it does. Thank you, Lean Machine Meal Prep.

Yemeni food by the South Red Sea. Easy parking, really nice folks, new (and only) Yemenese…read morerestaurant in town and we wish them well. All the best. Fresh ingredients and friendly staff. Hours and days will soon expand. Easy on the wallet.

Ambiance, service, and food, were great. Had some kabsa for a recent retreat I was a part of and…read morefood was absolutely delicious!! everything was seasoned to perfection and tasted super flavorfu, especially the tomato sauce. there were 2 different types of rice and both went really well with the chicken and the sauce!!

Very nice place. Food was yummy. Since I have only been here once I will give it 4 stars.read more

I've been eating health grub meals off and on for nearly 3 years and I every so often, I'll try…read moreordering from other companies to change things up - and always end up disappointed when comparing them to health grub. I love that their meals are organic and Marcella (the owner) is an amazing chef and will even cater events if you want to feed a group of people. If you're looking for a meal plan service in San Diego, skip the groupon gimicks and chef-out-of-a-garage... you'll fall in love with this food.

It was soooooo good!! Even unwrapping it smelled amazing I will definitely be getting my cookie…read morecakes from here

Placing an order was simple & easy, and Agnieszka was very nice! Our cookies were beautifully…read moredecorated and delicious. I cannot wait to order again from Cookies Tonight for my next event!

I know bagels having grown up in Brooklyn, NY. I have eaten the Power Bagel sold by Food of Joy and…read moreit excellent. The taste and flavor is very good. If you are looking for a high protein bagel, look no further. Finally, I have compared the Power Bagel with other similar bagels found in supermarkets and this bagel in my estimation is the best in the high protein bagel market.

The quality of the ingredients, and the creative way in which Alice combines them in her salads, is…read moresublime. There are a number of food delivery services out there, and I consider this one to rise above the others. Extremely nutritious and tasty.

Saffron Spice offers really good home made, healthy…read morevegetarian options for your daily consumption. They also offer free home delivery for orders over $50, which is very convenient.

We've been ordering from this tiffin service for the past two weeks, and it has been a good…read moreexperience. Needing a daily food service, we wanted meals that were both appetising and suitable for everyday consumption. This service truly delivers home-style meals, and their menu is very well curated. Having tried several tiffin services over the past few months, we found that while each had its own merits, the food often became too spicy and oily, making it unsuitable for daily consumption. Additionally, some services offered food combinations that just didn't work well together. This tiffin service, however, provides mild Indian food with less oil and spices, making it perfect for daily meals. The quality and taste have been consistently good. Highly recommend if you're looking for delicious, home-style Indian meals that you can enjoy every day!

I just want to take the time to say thank you, your class on macros was amazing! I highly recommend…read morethat you give yourself the opportunity to let Jimmy and Mai educate you, a friend or a loved one on how macros work, they were very helpful, patient and super chill. I look forward to implementing what i learned to start my weight loss journey and meal prepping, the machine that went into specifics about my body composition helped me tremendously to really understand what I need to target and how to achieve it. Side note: your food was amazingly tasty but allowing us to prepare our meals in real time really helped me to visually understand how I can meal prep without complicating the meal.

It pains me to leave this review and we've tried many meal prep companies in San Diego, hoping to…read morefind the best ones but after when we picked up a few meals from MPC and ate two of them, I was pretty disappointed at the quality of the ingredients. The vegetables were soggy and my husband got deathly ill after one of their chicken meals so we didn't finish the other meals and I threw them out. No thank you. After now trying over a dozen meal prep companies, we're going back to Pure Meal Prep SD. Sorry y'all, their fresh ingredients can't be beat.