**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.

I struggle to cook for myself consistently and Michaela's has been a huge help in providing me…read moreaccess to healthy, high quality, meal prepped foods. I'm so grateful i started ordering here and hope to see some new summer menu offerings!

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 found this Meal prep business through a local San Diego fitness instructor, Tabufit. I am SO…read morehappy I did because these meals are not only delicious but have allowed me to eat a nutritious meal in between meetings , on the go and at night; plus, Not a lot of cleanup. All the meals I've tried have been delicious. A couple of the vinaigrette's in the side have been interesting but maybe mix up ?? With two young ones at home, working full time and a husband who is gone due to the military, these meals have helped make life easier!! I read another note about separating the veggie from protein and balance the cooking times. I'll try that next as well as adding the sweet potato fries to the air fryer for a quick crisp and reheat. Delivery was so nice. Came right to my door in a nice thermal bags and Everything was labeled and in tact. The website allows for you to mention allergies and set up your meal selections for the next week. I'm excited to try more menu options !!

good meal preps, good portions and great price. Easily accessible by having them delivered when…read moreneeded

There are so many good things to say about this service that it is hard to know where to start…read more First, while the promise is for one service - meal service, in actuality, there are two products that are being delivered. The first, food service, is the tangible product. A second and equally important, but intangible, product is delivered alongside the tangible. Gloria and Frank are amazing people. They are warm, funny, inclusive, smart, gentle, interesting, and interested. These qualities create the intangible product of great value. While the food is being prepared we talk about many things, old, new, curious, hilarious, compelling, thought-provoking, and practical. If laughter is medicine for the soul, when they leave for the day, my soul is fully medicated! LOL! On the tangible side are great meals. Having a trained chef makes such an important difference. Consider, for example, the shopping. The chef makes it easy to feast on high-quality fresh vegetables and meats because a trained chef selects the best quality and develops relationships with the managers of the produce and meat departments so that they offer him the best of what is available. It is a good thing. They leave an ample supply of delicious foods to consume on demand. Without sharing too much about my particular dietary constraints, I will say that they cook around corners to accommodate the beast that is my stomach, and they calm and sooth that beast! You will get 2, 2, 2, services in 1!

From the owner: Chefs For Seniors is a meal service that connects seniors with licensed, professional chefs who…read moreprepare high quality, affordable, and nutritious meals in the home. Our mission is to improve lives through food! Our Service Includes: shopping for fresh ingredients; a friendly visit from your personal chef; homemade meals prepared in your kitchen; over 140 menu options; customization for different dietary concerns; packaging, labeling, and reheating instructions; and a cleaned kitchen. We help those who: no longer have the ability to plan and prepare nutritious meals; have specific dietary concerns; are returning from a hospital visit, are tire of eating out or ordering meal delivery; and seeking help for a friend or family member

one of the best food I've ever tried he is so kind and. the…read moreservice is amazing he doesn't charge much which makes it so much better honestly if you would like middle eastern food come to him

My friends and I had such a wonderful experience from Kabsa! The food was absolutely delicious,…read moreeverything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The kabsa was rich in authentic spices, the portions were generous, and every dish we tried was satisfying. The owner is always welcoming, attentive, and generous. The food is always clean. When we went to the location before, it was very tidy, comfortable, and had a cozy atmosphere that made it a great place to enjoy a meal together. If you're looking for authentic Middle Eastern food especially from Saudi Arabia in San Diego, I highly recommend Kabsa. We'll definitely be ordering from it!

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.

I never thought I'd ever say this...BUT Mondays are quickly becoming my FAVORITE day!!! My meals…read moreare delivered at just about the same time every week and it gives me such a boost of happiness to open my cooler bag to see the deliciousness in store for the week. I have searched HIGH AND LOW for a dairy free, gluten free, clean oils, high quality meat and vegetable meal service and NOONE BUT THESE GUYS GET IT! Every meal cooks in 2 minutes. Highly recommend for anyone on a specialty diet. This has made my days SO much more enjoyable and I'm grateful every day that this company exists! I've been searching for years.

Mike and his guys brought my sofa from Urban Fusion and everything was ok except they damaged the…read moreseal and wood trim on my front door and are now refusing to repair it even though they got their $95 delivery fee.

My husband got a call back and had the delivery arrangement to be on Saturday. They showed up…read morewithin the time frame they promised to come and delivered the table without any issue.

Barrio Food Hub is a modern food hall in San Diego that operates as a "ghost kitchen", offering a…read morewide variety of cuisines from Mediterranean, Mexican, Cajun, and sushi, making it a central spot for takeout and delivery meals in the Barrio Logan area. They have quite the diverse selection- featuring 20 virtual restaurant brands! Among them is Theo's Smash Burgers! We ordered a few of their original bacon smash burgers 9/10. And (2) orders of their tater tots 10/10. The tots were shatteringly crispy on the outside with a soft, fluffy interior. Packed with flavor! The burger was well seasoned with an intensely caramelized, dark brown crust- chef's kiss! Prices were reasonable. The vibe was laid back. They have an outdoor patio for people to dine in and enjoy their food. I didn't really know what to expect from a "ghost kitchen". Surprisingly, I was impressed! The concept is made simple and easy! You order at the kiosk, then pick up your food at the designated locker. Simple, easy, and efficient!

Such a unique experience. Maybe everything was closed because of the holiday but my family and I…read morestopped by and went in to order from the kiosk. Everything went well and our food was dropped into a locker for pick up after I had been notified via text. This place has plenty of seating outside but looked like a main hub for door dashing or Uber Eats. Food was from wing stop and packaged the same. Food was hot and yummy.