Cute Lil diner in the heart of Hillcrest. Was wanting a lil somethin' somethin' as we had a big…read moreItalian lunch in Little Italy, but we did walk over 3 miles for the day. Upon entering, we were directed to seat ourselves by the bus boy so as we proceeded. The server abruptly stopped us in our tracks and kind of rudely told us that he'd be with us and to wait. As he approached to seat us I informed him that the bus boy told us to seat ourselves and the server half jokingly asked who so I pointed to him. As for the food, we ordered sandwiches and fries. I got the turkey and brie sandwich with grilled onions and it was real carved turkey (so good). Unfortunately, the fries were soggy and not crispy and fresh. BFF had the Cubano sandwich and it was a good size but they put a thick piece of ham steak on it along with shredded pork that wasn't seasoned. He claims his fries were good and fresh. The ambience is cute, very clean and plenty of seating indoors and out for such a small restaurant. Prices are reasonable, too. Had it not been for the server rubbing me the wrong way upon entering as well as the soggy fries, I would have given this place 5 stars.

I really wanted to give a higher rating, but I due to the lack of quality : cost ratio I just…read morecouldn't. The restaurant itself has an open and welcoming atmosphere, comfortable seating, good a/c, friendly service, a good variety of menu options...however, the cost for what you get doesn't equate. Now, their prices are fair, compared to many other places out there, but due to the lack of quality it just hits harder. My Monte Cristo was so sad-looking and dry. The turkey was heavily peppered, which might be okay in any other turkey sandwich, but this did not go well with what a Monte Cristo should taste like (iykyk)...even when the raspberry jam was added all you could taste was pepper. In addition to the strong pepper taste, the turkey itself was extremely dry and shredded apart when I went to remove it. Very disappointed. When I told our waiter, who was very friendly and had been attentive, he said that he'd let the cook know--and that was it. No follow up. No apology. My son had the French toast and it was okay, nothing special. I usually have lunch here, but it's been a few years since I've been here for breakfast -- so this was a bummer. The past few times I felt like the quality was slipping, but I chalked it up to a possible "off" day...but this recent visit confirmed that they weren't "off" days and the quality truly has slipped. Hopefully they can reevaluate things and make some improvements. They have a good menu and nice concept, I just hope they improve their quality and presentation.

This is a basic "stereotypical" diner. The ambiance was a little questionable, all the way around…read more It's located in a strip mall where a couple of unhoused people hange out. Still, I didn't want to "judge a book by its cover." The pancakes were above average (in taste), as were the hashbrown and eggs. they don't offer any non-pork meat options. I'm not sure if I would return, but I can definitely see how they have "regulars" due to the price (very affordable) and pretty decent food. The service was okay...everything about this place was just "okay."

Classic diner. Old school. Sit at the counter even if you have a date…read more Signs on the wall show how this classic place has been used as a Hollywood filming location

Pokez is a mouth-watering, delectable eatery that's taken it's place as an institution among other…read moreSan Diego culinary greats. Half sit-down, half taco shop, the restaurant features a fun and accessible menu of tasty standard, vegetarian, and vegan options. A few of my favorites include the tofu burrito, potato taco, chicken enchiladas, and machaca. They also serve beer, seltzer, and soda. One of my favorite parts of Pokez is that it looks almost like a music venue and had a down-to-earth DIY vibe. Enjoy the atmosphere and your yummy Mexican food!

A little hole in the wall. The communication and customer service - top notch! The food - hit or…read moremiss. I would totally return!

I visit TJ every month from LA. I stop for a Sandwich and 2…read morecookies My wife would kill me if I came home without them

I stopped by today to grab something for lunch. Since there are a bunch of sandwich & salad…read moreoptions, it took me a few minutes to decide. Then I finally opted to get the Chipotle chicken with avo and no bacon. Service was efficient & helpful. The sandwich took only a few minutes ti be delivered to me in the little brown paper bag. I took it home, but not before noticing that the inside dining area is cute and has sort of a farmhouse or farm-to-table, rustic ambiance. There are also a number of tables outside on the sidewalk. I brought my sandwich home and noted that it came with a cookie and lil strawberry candy. Aww! So sweet! The sandwich was on a nice toasted roll and while it was on the smaller side, the chipotle flavor was good abs the chicken and avo were fresh. The provolone was also nicely melted. I enjoyed this sandwich! Verdict: this is a great little sandwich shop with lots of options and fresh and moderately priced food. There's plenty of parking in the large shared lot and they have bathrooms for customer use. Peace!

Native San Diegan who has been a customer for 30+ years. Great for lunch or dinner. My family…read moreloves it.

I've lived in San Diego just a few years less than Natural Style Chicken has been in business, but…read morehad never dined there, and, given the recent spate of restaurant closures in the County, it made sense to try the place before it, too, shutters. The service at NSC was pleasant and helpful. All fast casual restaurants should strive to offer such service. That was the best of my experience. As others have reported, the air inside the restaurant was stagnant, and the seating made me wonder if the owners had purchased heavily-used Taco Bell tables, with their fixed banquettes and chairs, 40 years ago, when the place first opened. But I wasn't there for atmosphere, and so, expecting to take home leftovers, and so that I could get a good idea of the tastes available on NSC's somewhat limited menu, I ordered a couple of meals: a half rotisserie chicken with potato salad and a flour tortilla, and the oft-recommended #11 - Chicken Teriyaki - subbing Beef Bulgogi for half of the chicken, with rice and mac salad sides, plus a couple of extra teri sauces and tortillas. I'd like to say clearly that nothing I ate was bad. You could live for a while on the things I ordered, and probably nothing bad would happen to you. But... and this is a very important note... Every bit of food I was served was bland to the point of dullness, as though I'd been served not a meal crafted to please and satisfy, but large piles of ingredients warmed to a safe temperature, and nothing more. As I ate, I thought of hospital food, but less exciting. I was surprised to find that the wood-fired rotisserie chicken tasted neither of wood smoke nor char from fire. My local grocer makes a more interesting rotisserie chicken, and he uses an electric oven. And look, I get that mac salad is usually plain, and that rice is a palette, waiting for the flavor of whatever it's served with, but potato salad should be something more than cooked potatoes and mayonnaise, and how on Earth do you make boring bulgogi? Perhaps the owners and their many enthusiastic and loyal customers have confused "natural" with "tasteless." Seasoning isn't unhealthy, and it wouldn't kill the restaurant or its patrons if the kitchen used some, somewhere in their food. I said at the top that the service was good. I mean to stress that these are nice people. It's a shame that that's not enough to make me want to return to Natural Style Chicken.

When we lived in San Diego this was the #1 spot! Down for a visit and we HAD to stop in…read more The carnitas are on point, and everything else is good as hell too. Can't miss with the carne aside burrito and when in Cali you have to get the California burrito because no where else does it right.

Ordered for pick up and they finish in a timely manner. Always kind. Ordered the pozoles twice and…read moreI really like it. Can't even remember the item I've ordered because I like their pozoles. Enough for two people but I'm greedy; all mine.

Big Kitchen was among my favorite memories of visiting San Diego!…read more It has a community "hippie" vibe and Ms. Forman the owner is so friendly and vibrant, and community focused! It's a relaxed atmosphere with delicious food we enjoyed for breakfast when in San Diego. The bluberry pancakes stand out in my memory as being absolutely delicious! Everything we had was fresh including the orange juice! So visit and support this locally owned restaurant! I understand Ms. Forman has experienced health issues and could really use a hand up from those who can support her Big Kitchen!

Judy the Beauty is still on duty and she is probably the warmest, friendliest, and best host in…read moreAmerica. Period. Sit inside if you can, either in the booths or at the original old school counter. You get the most interaction with Judy if you sit inside and the more Judy interaction, the better. The food ranges from good to very good. I am not a pancake guy but the pancake here is bigger than a human head and it is delicious. The Kirk frittata with bacon, blue cheese, and mushrooms is delightful. The Mexican omelette is almost all peppers and mushrooms with just a hint of chorizo. It was fine. The toast is thick cut and excellent here. The home fries are heavily seasoned and should always be ordered. If you have never been here, you should go. If you haven't been in awhile, you need to return. This restaurant, and Judy, are San Diego legends.

Stopped by @grabngosubs Mission Hills today & we ordered the Avocado Submarine (which includes a…read morewhole avocado, they don't play anyyy games), the Romantic Turkey, and a BEC on a sesame bagel that had my East Coast heart beating HARD. Seriously this place is my new go to for subs, and their 5 locations across SD make it super convenient to stop by. Special shoutout for their fresh-baked bread and cookies + all the high quality meats, cheeses, and veggies, super attentive staff and beautiful mission hills location - if you see me starting to look like a hoagie no you didn't Follow me on IG @maddieeeats for more SD food :)

Been a fan for so long! Their Italian is our fav and we absolutely the staff and service! The…read moreservings are generous and the tastes is on point.