I love a good food hall, and this one doesn't disappoint. A great collection of various cuisines,…read moreincluding yummy dessert options. This is a perfect choice for when you're traveling with a group and have a lot of differing preferences. Seating can be a little tricky, especially when you have a group larger than 6 people, but when the weather is nice, outside seating is lovely.

My family and I visited on Sunday June 28, 2026. It's a…read morecool place to shop and grab a bite to eat. We stayed for about an hour. We were lucky and found parking up front.

They did an awesome job. I was wrestling with my daughter and broke her anklet. Golden Wave…read morerepaired it with a smile. Great service and great staff. Thank you for taking care of my daughter. She was so sad when it broke.

Ashtin was absolutely incredible from start to finish! She walked me through the entire process…read morewith so much patience and care, making everything feel easy and comfortable. Her jewelry selection at Goldenwave is stunning. there are so many beautiful options to choose from. The quality is amazing for the price, and you can truly tell thought and intention go into every piece. I can't recommend Goldenwave enough!

Oh truly a top competitor for best bakery in San Diego!! I…read morevisited on a Thursday morning right at 8 to grab breakfast for my coworkers. there was already a line forming!!! So get there early. Service is great, they don't rush you at all. All of the pastries are laid out for whatever you want them to grab. I got regular croissants, chocolate croissants, and their seasonal raspberry croissant. I personally only had the raspberry one but my coworkers LOVED the others! I also got an iced vanilla latte and it was DELICIOUS - very bold and strong! I would definitely visit again.

I've had Relic Bakery on my radar for a while, and signed up to be notified when they do their…read more"drops". When I saw one that worked with my schedule, I clicked in to see what they had to offer. Prices are quite high, $7-9 per pastry on average, and they had a good mix of sweet and savory, classic and unique flavors. I ordered three pastries: charcuterie danish, Kenyan chicken stew croissant, and lamb rillette spiral croissant. There was a fast turnaround for pickup, as I could only select dates from the next day. Their kitchen is located in a more commercial part of Mira Mesa, and parking was easy. When I walked in, I was a bit confused by the setup, as I stepped straight into a room full of baking supplies. I located the cabinet with pickups and grabbed my goodies. Very quick in and out. Overall, the pastry dough itself was fantastic across all three pastries. I air fried my pastries to warm them up before sampling them. My least favorite was the charcuterie pastry. The cured meat on top was very tough, possibly from being over-baked. I didn't really like how it paired with the apricot on top. Additionally, the top layer of the pastry was adhered to the toppings, and came off when I tried to cut or bite into it. The cheese rosette on top was cute but didn't add much to the flavor for me. The Kenyan chicken stew and lamb croissants were absolutely stunning. Both were not soggy and suuuuper flavorful. The ground lamb was tender and buttery, Since it is rolled throughout the croissant, you get some in each bite, the distribution is perfect. The Kenyan chicken stew is bold and spiced. There is a good amount of stew in the croissant cup, and the chicken was not tough. Paired with the buttery pastry, this was incredible. Overall, I enjoyed the pastries I ordered at Relic! They are incredibly pricy, and definitely an occasional treat, but worth it in my opinion.

Very nicely designed interior!…read more The staff/owners are lovely and very pleasant. There was a great selection of choices! My son ordered strawberries dipped in Dubai style chocolate. It looked and tasted great. I definitely recommend this store!

I stopped here during a weekday, as the outside window Decor really caught my eye. It's near the…read moreAMC movie theater in the Mission Valley Mall. Very cute inside, with some Strawberry Shortcake theme decor. Unfortunately first impression with the service was not very good. The person seemed very unenthusiastic, didn't smile, or seem welcoming. It's possible we just went on and off day. Since we were there I did get some of the mini cupcakes to try. One was a Snickers chocolate cupcake and the other was a Strawberry Shortcake cupcake. They both tasted good, but nothing really spectacular that I would have to go back for. The Snickers one tasted basically like a regular chocolate cupcake with a miniature sneaker placed on top. The Strawberry Shortcake one had some type of strawberry crumble on top which was good. I would say that was my favorite of the two. If you come on Tuesday they are $2 for the cupcakes, so something to keep in mind. They have a variety of other desserts and even drinks as well. They have caramel apples, Sundays, different cakes, Etc. If you're already in the mall it might be worth the quick peek to see if anything appeals to you. If anything just for a few cute photo ops.

Love squishable!…read more Didn't know a new store opened at fashion valley mall so super convenient as we don't have to go to UTC to shop for these cuties. Though don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing (for my wallet). Was shopping for Christmas presents when I walked by and could not just keep walking. My son has an extensive collection of squishables so wanted to get him something new and unique. One of the gals working here was super helpful pointing out all the new releases squishables and the ones they didn't have on display for the size I was looking for she went and dug out from the back for me! Talk about going above and beyond! They were running a deal of buy one get one "insert deal" because I don't remember lol but got a discount which is awesome! Just like the store at UTC this one in fashion valley is very well stocked and organized with friendly staff!

Can you pass by this store without stopping in?!? Ok... Maybe you can, but they were too cute not…read moreto go in and take a look! Yes, I have a soft spot for cute squishy stuffed animals! Ugh, sooooooooooo dangerous! They definitely have a ton of cuteness coming from this store and if you're looking for a gift you're sure to find something to buy! I wasn't looking for anything in particular, but if I found and fell in love with a panda here, I'd find somewhere to put him! I absolutely love love love pandas and was sad to see these were not cuter and they were gray! :( Located inside Fashion Valley, not sure if they're a new store. Staff was friendly and the store was super clean and organized.

I don't know how this works as far as the stationary address on here, but as I write this review,…read morethey are now located at the Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, CA. This is such a popular franchise and the long lines that can typically happen at this pop-up especially on the weekends is enormous so either be prepared to wait in the line for hours, or get here earlier than first-thing in the morning. They offer merch in the mobile truck (there are some limited items and "while supplies last" stuff, a build workshop where you can take home your own build for free, various giveaways and several photo opportunities. They fit in quite a bit in the small-ish space they have. When they run out of stuff, they run out of stuff. Every worker we encountered was friendly and helpful. We had a good experience.

Bandai Namco is holding the Gundam Base Mobile event at the Giant Wheel Court of Irvine Spectrum…read moreCenter--a must-see for Gundam fans! I didn't expect Gundam to be so popular in North America. The exhibition runs from February 15 to March 16, 2025, daily from 10 AM to 7 PM. I saw a pair of Gundam & Crocs collaboration shoes. To be honest, I've always thought these hole-ridden, round-toed shoes look silly and ugly. Bandai Namco在爾灣光譜摩天輪旁舉辦模型展，鋼彈迷絕不可錯過！沒想到這玩意在北美也這麼風靡。 展覽時間2025年2月15至3月16日，每日上午10點到晚上7點。 看到一雙鋼彈和Crocs聯名販售鞋。恕我直言，我從來覺得這種圓頭洞洞鞋是一種看起來又呆又醜的東西...

Michelle from Mundana Macrame was so informative in helping me understand this beautiful art. She…read moretook her time to explain to me it's origins and meaning. In speaking with her, it is very obvious that she is truly passionate about her craft and spends countless hours pouring her heart and soul into it. For anyone wanting to add a new statement piece to their home or gifting something UNIQUE AND OF HIGH QUALITY to a loved one, Mundana Macrame is the place to go!!!

Super yummy popcorn! Haven't tried it frozen yet but I hear that makes it even better! Tastes…read moreperfect right out the bag though!

The Lowells make the absolute best gourmet popcorn around. We literally went to the Farmer's Market…read morein Hillcrest JUST to get some more of Goldie Pops' San Diego Blend as a gift for family members. And of course we had to grab a few more flavors for ourselves. So far the San Diego Blend is my personal favorite - Sharp Yellow & White Cheddar Cheeses, but also has a hint of sweetness that compliments the cheese, without being overpowering. We have also tried Goldie's Gourmet Kettle Corn, Salt & Vinegar, Home Theater, and the Dillicious. Dillicious was a surprisingly addicting flavor as the tangy salty pickle flavor combined with a hint of sweetness was shockingly tastey, couldn't put it down. Each of these are flavored perfectly to not outshine the corn itself, but rather to compliment. When I start eating a bag I literally cannot stop. And when they've been in the freezer for a little while it brings out the flavor even more! I never knew I'd like the taste of cold popcorn, simply because I never thought of it! Lol. We will be going back for more of Goldie Pops time and time again!