We live nearby and have been regulars since the opening. We love walking to Sonny's for a night out. We are gluten free and we love the gf crust and pasta so much but our last 2 visits we have been out of luck with availability of the gf crust. PLEASE make more gf crust or let us know how to order ahead! read more

I love this place. It was my first time. My waiters Kezi and Nico mazzei were very helpful and did a great job. I got the bronx bomber, it was delicious. I will definitely be back read more

Keezi was awesome! Super friendly, super chill, all around great service. The food never disappoints! 10/10

Sonny's Pizza has such a charming vintage atmosphere and even better food to back up the good vibes. They have a large patio space that looks perfect for a sunny day or cozy booths inside. We had a great server, Kezi, who was very welcoming and checked on us repeatedly. For food my friend and I split one custom pizza and their charcuterie board which was the star of the show! The truffle dip and apricot habanero jam were my favorite and they paired so well with everything else on the board. The focaccia was fluffy and warm too. We had plenty to share for two people and even had leftovers to take home. And of course we had to finish with a slice of tiramisu. It was genuinely some of the best tiramisu I've had in San Diego. The slice was huge and it was super flavorful and moist. You could tell it had time to sit and absorb all of the flavors unlike the recent restaurant trend of table side tiramisu (what is the point?). I would love to come back with a big group to try a bunch more menu options and explore their fun drinks! 10/10 I will be recommending to everyone I know. read more

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I came to Sonny's last night for my birthday dinner after seeing it on social media and I was genuinely excited to finally try it. Unfortunately, the experience was incredibly disappointing. I made the reservation the day of, so I wasn't expecting the best table in the restaurant. I did, however, note that we had my grandmother with us and requested a table inside. When we arrived, the hostess told us she had a table saved for us, only to tell us that the owner had come in and wanted that table instead. I found that pretty odd, but I was willing to let it go and focus on enjoying my birthday. The pizza itself was really good. We ordered four pizzas for six people, and I would absolutely give credit where it's due. That said, it was strange that the pizzas arrived at the table barely warm rather than hot. The real issue was the service. Our server was practically nonexistent. We had to flag him down to order. We had to ask for clean silverware and plates. We had to repeatedly ask for our table to be cleared. We had to ask for the check. Basically, we had to ask for everything. And what made it even more frustrating was watching the servers stand around chatting while we were sitting there trying to get someone's attention. I've been a waitress for years, so I'm pretty understanding when a restaurant is busy. I'm not expecting white-glove service, but I'm expecting someone to actually wait on our table. We spent nearly $300, including a hospitality charge, and the irony of being charged for "hospitality" after receiving virtually none was not lost on us. The atmosphere is cute. The pizza is good. But a restaurant is more than its aesthetic. Hospitality is part of the experience too. Sonny's seems to have figured out how to make a restaurant look good. Now they just need to figure out how to make guests feel good being there. They're were busy for a Thursday night and are clearly doing well, so I'm not sure this review is even worth writing; as in I'm not sure if the owner will even care. I doubt it will change anything. Living in a world where price's have risen so drastically over the past few years, it is extra insulting to pay hundreds of dollars for bad service. It feels like a gamble anytime you go out to eat anymore. Two Thumbs down!! read more

The four of us came here for my stepdaughter's 29th birthday right at opening and sat on the patio. Great start to the night! What We Ordered: Chicken Bake Rolls: A fun play on Costco's chicken bake, but served in roll form. The dough was prepped well and packed with flavor--you could taste every element, from the chicken, bacon, and mozzarella to the chili Caesar sauce inside. It comes with four rolls, so with four of us, it worked out perfectly. White Riot Pizza: If you're vegetarian, I highly recommend this one. The crust was crunchy with sesame seeds baked right into it, and the topping combo of spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and garlic was simple and perfect. (Fair warning: the garlic is legit--you might have garlic breath for two days, but it's totally worth it!) Rigatoni alla Vodka: Hands down our favorite pasta of the night! The rigatoni was cooked absolutely spot-on, tossed in a rich vodka sauce, and topped with parmesan and parsley. Total hit at the table. Tagliatelle Alfredo: Really delicious, well-balanced alfredo sauce. The noodles were just a touch softer than our personal preference--but still a super solid, tasty dish overall! Chicken Parm: That first cut into the chicken parm gave us the ultimate cheese pull--melted mozzarella was literally dripping everywhere! The cutlet itself was breaded to perfection (not too thick, not too thin) with awesome crunch, flavor, and sauce. It comes with a side of spaghetti--the pasta was a bit more well-done than al dente, but the sauce was solid and overall it was totally fine. Service & Vibe: Overall, service was great. On a quick side note, our table had a dirty plate when we sat down, but it was no big deal--the staff swapped it out right away without any fuss. Overall, a really good meal, generous portions, and a great birthday experience. We'd definitely come back! read more

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Wowowow I was so impressed with Sonny's! The charcuterie board was the stand out favorite. It had the perfect combination of mild cheeses, spicy salamis, olives, pepperoncinis, a truffle cheese spread, and habanero jam. We started putting the jam on our pizza and it was incredible. Highly recommend adding the Calabrian chili to your pizza. Gives it a nice kick without being overpowering. Loved the pizza sauce - it had actual tomato chunks and tasted pure tomato savory instead of sweet. You have to end your meal with the tiramisu. Best tiramisu I've had in years. It actually had such a nice coffee/amaretto flavor that others are usually lacking. Service was excellent and the spot was super nostalgic - really fun! read more

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Happy accident!! We happened to be in the area and Sonny's Pizza was right there. Another restaurant in our places to try list. We were sat right away. Service was great. BIG family vibes. What we ordered: * Little Gem Caesar * Zucchini Fritti *;Sonny's Supreme All our food was tasty. We enjoyed the extra spice in their marinara dipping sauce (zucchini fritti). Their pizza was AMAZING. Super thin, airy & crispy crust. The cheese pull though..... Ooey gooey goodness!! read more

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It's a pretty ok restaurant. I would say it's trembling the earth since it's the new pizza spot not because it's the best pizza spot. Came on Saturday night. I highly recommend that you make a reservation on OpenTable. We called them and told them we would be 15 minutes late and they were like cool, no problem! The ladies in line in front of us arrived at the host stand and were quoted a 20 mnute wait. We were seated immediately after. The star here is service. We were the only party at the entire resaturant with kids under 7 years old. Our server is a school teacher during the work week so she was super kind and humble. Our appetizers were fantastic. The scampi, the caesar salad, 9/10 for the price. Son of course loved the pasta, he dumped parmesan cheese all over it. The pizza here is very underwhelming. The crust is thin, ingredients fall off as you pick up a slice. That's not pro, that's not mid, that's low. It doesn't compare to Pizzeria Luigi, Bronx, etc. I am not sure if it's woodfried or not. I did go watch the oven. It rotates in a circle, it's not created pizza by pizza. Here it's about the enviornment. Nice benches, cool music, nice lighting, not too densely populated. read more

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Pretty mid experience here. Walked in and the girl in front stared at us then walked past us out the door. The second person I let know we had a reservation but didn't check me in to it for open table. Sat us down and just left so we assumed it was order by QR code only. Would have loved to order with the waitress if we knew. The outdoor patio was nice and not too loud but the bench seating along the wall didn't have enough cushion for my partners seat. When someone got up we finally were able to move it. Food wise we got calamari which had no flavor. No salt at the table and minimal checking to get some. Pizza was ok I like the crust but had no flavor too. Also got the vodka rigatoni this was the best item but not mind blowing. I'd go again to try a different pizza and maybe the gem salad. read more

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Happy accident, a place on our places to try list was just around the corner from the Elite Yelp event. We came in and was blown away by the trifecta of deliciousness and amazing service and atmosphere. Family friendly vibe. We ordered fried zucchini chips and a Caesar salad with Sonny's Supreme Pizza for our main course.The food was really good especially the spicy marinara sauce with the fried Zucchini chips. The salad had good flavor. The pizza was the star of the show. We were blown away by our server Facundo. Great place with a dog friendly patio. read more

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Pleasantly surprised with how spacious and how many tables were on the patio! World Cup was on the monitor when we came in. Didn't expect to see a tv on the patio. After the sun went down, candles lit up the tables and the music was on. The hanging lights with the huge murals on the wall gave such a great relaxing chill vibe. Pizzas were bigger than people had described in the reviews. I really enjoyed the generous portion of calamari and the Pepperoni pizza homage to the Ramones. Walked inside to check things out. It had a very East Coast mom and pop vibe from the pictures on the walls to the wooden booths. At night, this could be a cozy date night for two. Made a reservation and quickly we sat down. Water was brought out quickly. Service was slow and lacking by our server. Took a while to get our orders. Server never asked how things were. I noticed how the bussers hustled to turn the tables around and quickly clean tables off. They had Parmesan, red pepper and oregano on the tables! Nice East Coast touch. Never got a chance to see if they had garlic for the pizza. Overall it was a good low key dinner. read more

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​Fast delivery, inedible crust. ​This review is strictly for delivery. After two disappointing orders, this most recent one sealed the deal. ​The Good: Delivery was very fast. ​The Bad: Ordered a Supreme (no meat), and it was completely underwhelming. ​The Ugly: The crust was burnt way past the point of "wood-fired char." Both the perimeter and the entire undercarriage were covered in black, inedible spots. ​Overall, not a good experience at all. I have no desire to try dining in after this. read more

Super cute inside and the pizza and Caesar salad was so good! Not usually a fan of wood fire pizza but this was probably the best pizza I've ever had. read more

Sonny’s Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

Best ranch ever created Perhaps 4 stars on a good day just because we got seated and then I think forgotten about a bit like they were so slow when it came to taking our order like 20min and then took about 10min to give us water and had to call somebody over to take our order. But really kind during service! + pizza crust not as crispy as expected, it's a very floppy pizza. The flavor however, was there.. Very Tasty! Spaghetti & Meatballs. Their tomato sauce is so good to me for some reason, it doesn't feel basic. That's what made it read more

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I came to Sonny's for an impromptu date night for the first time and it exceeded expectations. Sometimes trendy, cute places you see on social media are not the best, but this place was really yummy! We got the watermelon mint feta salad which was refreshing, but I don't know if I would personally get it again. Our favorite was the Pineapple Express pizza! The flavors worked amazing together and the crust was fluffy yet crispy. Definitely recommend asking for a side of ranch as well. The service was good and the outside patio is cute with someone spinning on vinyl. Def would go back! read more

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My husband and I tried Sonny's months ago. Just getting around to posting the review. We were early enough to not have to wait for a table and were sat next to the bar. The table for two was tight once the food arrived but we managed. The drink menu is very creative and we had some difficulty deciding what to order. I saw the pizza special included ground beef. I haven't seen ground beef offered since I was on the east coast. Ordered that for nostalgic reasons. The pizza crust was thin like we've had in Connecticut. Sauce was great. The beef had peppers in it which wasn't my favorite. Service was excellent. Décor reminds me of garage hangouts in the 80s. Not mad about it. Parking is a problem though. We tried to go a few additional times but left after not lucking out with a spot in a three block radius. You can make reservations on weekdays for parties of 2-30. read more

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I'm already looking forward to my next visit!! Sonny's transports you straight to your Italian grandmother's house. The cozy atmosphere and beautiful aesthetic give this place so much charm. The food was excellent, and every dish was shareable. We sat in the cutest booth, admiring all the Italian photos around us. This spot also has a great outdoor patio and the largest pizza oven I've ever seen! I can't finish this review without mentioning the service. Our server Kezi was incredibly friendly and attentive. 10/10 spot- I'd definitely recommend for date night! read more

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Came here for a birthday celebration and for the amount of people we had, they were very accommodating. You don't interact with servers as much since everything is order and pay at the table through a QR code that you scan. The vibe here is super cute and aesthetic. I love every detail of the decor! As for the food, I got a side of potatoes which were an absolute 10/10. I also tried the Rigatoni alla Vodka. The portions are on the smaller side and while the potatoes stood out, the pasta wasn't my favorite. The noodles were cooked well and it had a good amount of sauce, but I think I was expecting a bit more flavor. I'd definitely try something different next time since my expectations were pretty high. I was originally looking for spaghetti and meatballs, but didn't see it on the main menu. I later noticed it was on the kids menu, which I don't usually check so I missed it. Parking is a hit or miss, but that's expected for the area. I spent about 15 minutes looking for parking. read more

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Sonny's Pizza is in the heart of University Heights and fits right into the scene over here. It's a very fun restaurant complete with a patio and a really cool vibe. It is really awesome they can do accommodations like half and half, a lot of places are fussy about that. We had great service and the focaccia was delicious! The pizza fell just a bit short of expectations - the cheese was clumpy and not cooked enough. It was just okay - maybe just a one off. I would probably return to try it out again! read more

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Fun spot with a dog-friendly outdoor patio. Our party had pizza, burgers, fries, and salad and everything came out quickly and was tasty. We also enjoyed a variety of their cocktails and everyone was pleased with their choices! The servers are friendly and fast. They even brought out a bowl of water for our pup ! A nice touch! read more

Sonny's is a trendy, cute pizza spot with a fun ambiance located in University Heights. I happened to come here with my fiance and mom recently while she was in town, and we thought this would be a good place to have an early dinner family style. We arrived right at opening around 4pm on a Wednesday, and got seated right away. We ordered a couple pizzas to share (pineapple express with the vegetarian modification, and the pesto for the people) and calamari. I really enjoyed the pizzas we had- especially pesto for the people because of its truffle burrata. The calamari was also delicious too! I loved how lightly fried it was and it paired so well with the marinara sauce that one container of marinara wasn't enough. My fiance was excited about the vegan bacon they put on the pineapple express. Total bill with tax and tip came out to $70ish and we were pretty full. Note that their pizza sizes are 12'', roughly 6 slices. Each main dish is about $20, give or take a few dollars. Expect a more gourmet pizza experience here vs a hole-in-wall with cheap slices. They also have pasta, salads, and a wide range of appetizers. Parking is pretty easy on off-hours and lots of street parking in general - otherwise weekends and evenings it could get busy. read more

This place is literally the best pizza in San Diego. Coming from the east coast, it's been so hard to find pizza that even compares. My partner and I come here at least once per week, and we always order it for delivery as well. It's such a cute atmosphere and we love sitting under the lights outside on the patio. The service is always very good, and the drinks are exceptional. We like the pepperoni and the cheese pizzas, but they have a lot of other fun flavors. And all of the apps are insane... We like the pepperoni rolls and the focaccia! I would definitely host a reception in the outdoor patio area, it's just so cute and homey feeling at the same time. I always recommend this to my friends!! read more

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I loved this place. We went to the trolley barn park summer concert and made a last minute reservation for 3 and a baby here. It is retro vibes and felt like modern Pizza Hut inside. I had no idea there was a large patio outside. We order focaccia and a pizza to split. The service was still great for a busy Friday evening. I will definitely come back again read more

The food here is really great and when you're inside the restaurant, it actually puts you in the mindset of NY pizza joint. The service here was good and the staff is kind! I will say we had a minor issue when it came to our food which delayed one of our dishes, but the staff remade it with no issues after that. Parking isn't too bad since it's street parking but plan more time if you are coming here during a weekend! read more

Sonny’s Pizza - White Riot pizza!! - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

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I tried Sonny's on two separate occasions and both experiences were superb! The first time I ate here was New Year's Eve for my husband's birthday. The atmosphere was lively, the staff service was friendly and food service was even quicker for being a holiday surprisingly. We ordered the Pineapple Express Pizza and Pistachio Pesto Pasta. The pasta was great 10/10 and pizza was just as pleasing. We also tried the Zucchini Fritti and Classic NY Style Cheese Pizza also 10/10. What's also great about this place is you can utilize the QR code at the table to place your orders if you need to. So you don't always need to flag down staff to place your order. I would absolutely come here again and recommend it to others too! read more

Sonny’s Pizza - Festive ambiance and seating upstairs - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

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Love this place! Been here twice now and had to go back to try the pasta. The pasta was good for sure but this is definitely all about the pizza. Such a great Margherita Pizza and also I get the Pineapple Express with vegan meat. If you like that little kick with sweetness, I would recommend extra jalapeños. As much as it is sin for some people, I recommend asking for ranch cuz it's also bomb and just adds that goodness to the pizza! Perfect for their crust. The pesto was definitely unique. Longer, wider noodles in the pesto sauce. With how much pasta there was, I don't think there were enough tomatoes. Although the pastas were good, I'd recommend the pizza. Very easy to order from the little table number QR code if needed. Waiters come in and check on you through your visit. Overall such a vibe. Very cute date night spot that's casual but feels classy. It smells like the most delicious pizza ever! read more

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Sonny's is a vibey nostalgic spot for pizza. The food is spot on -- pizza is delicious, can't go wrong with the famous original but Blitzkrieg Bop is also good with the pepperoni cups. Do not sleep on the housemade pastas. Spaghetti with marinara is simple but absolutely tasty. Rigatoni alla vodka was good but under-seasoned. (Skip the focaccia though, it's just their baked pizza dough.) Plus a fun drink menu! Service left a lot to be desired. After the hostess seats you -- booths and tables inside, additional seating outside (there's also a bar) -- you're left on your own. If you can flag down a waitstaff, you can order with them. Otherwise you have to order through their QR code. The first time we went, the lack of waitstaff wasn't a problem. But the second time we went, it was definitely an issue. Our food came out very slowly and in no particular order. They also missed an item in our order, so we had to flag someone down twice (it took over 40 minutes for the dish to come out). Sonny's is still a great spot to check out, but adjust your expectations accordingly with their service (or lack thereof). read more

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Great pizza and pasta! The service was great, and the restaurant is very cool and laid back. I love it! Will return!

Pleasant spot with a fun neighborhood feel and fresh ingredients. The pizza here is definitely enjoyable, but I'd set expectations around the size. The pies read more like a personal-pan situation than a large shareable pizza, which actually works really well for a date night or a small group where everyone wants to try different toppings. For a larger family or a group trying to eat on a budget, the portions might feel a little less practical. Style-wise, I wouldn't call it straight New York pizza, but it's also not Chicago or super heavy. It lands somewhere in the middle: a little crisp, a little chewy, and more elevated than your standard casual pizza spot. The topping quality was the highlight for me. Everything tasted fresh, and the ingredient selection gives you enough variety to build a solid spread without everyone having to agree on one giant pizza. Overall, I'd recommend Sonny's for a casual date, drinks and pizza, or a small group with different tastes. I'd come back, but I'd probably order with the expectation that each person may want their own pie or that you'll need a few items for the table. read more

Sonny’s Pizza - 12" custom pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

I liked the decor of the place. The crust of the pizza was a bit too thin and could not support the toppings. The server was nice but left me waiting to close out. I ended up asking the bartender to do it. I'll give it another chance in the future. read more

Sonny’s Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

Great place!! This months dinner with old friends new places... really fun vibe, great food, the pasta made fresh was my favorite!! Really fun place! Have the option to order yourself off a QR code or have service which is great both ways! Definitely worth a try!! The pistachio pesto handkerchief pasta was my absolute favorite!! Wish they had more beer on tap, but still great options in the larger cans. read more

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The pizza here was perfectly made. We sat outside in the patio and the sunset made the experience 10xs better! I like that we can order online (this works well for big parties) and how welcoming the staff are. The ranch was definitely the cherry on top! Would definitely recommend, especially for a big party or special occasion! read more

Sonny’s Pizza - Sonny's supreme - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place was a huge disappointment. We were so excited to try Sonny's because we had heard about the cool ambiance and how family friendly it was. So we decided to come for my husband's birthday. When we got there, the host legitimately seemed annoyed we were there. Weird. Then we ordered a ton of food which came out so quickly, we were so rushed to eat! The focaccia appetizer and watermelon salad were good! The kids cheese pizza was decent. Like a lot of reviews mention, the crust was paper thin. The margarita pizza was terrible. I wish I got a photo. It was coated in flour and burnt to a crisp. I'm talking the pizza was a cracker. There was barely any cheese, one slice had zero cheese on it. Also the pizza smelled like weed somehow? If I made the pizza I would have been embarrassed to serve it. They shouldn't have served it to us, it was so blatantly over cooked. We weren't given any utensils or napkins so were eating everything with our fingers (ie the salad) until we finally had to ask. The whole meal was less than 30 minutes. In and out. Sadly we won't be returning. read more

Excellent service by Facundo and the food was delicious! Will be back. We would definitely recommend this place to family and friends.

Such an amazing unexpected restaurant. Very casual atmosphere the service is impeccable especially the bartenders are so friendly and very upbeat attitude. The food and drinks are very fast. We got a pizza and four cocktails drinks came out within five minutes and the pizza maybe came out within 15 minutes. They have a very large authentic pizza oven in the middle of the restaurant . Kids and dogs are welcome . The love story #2 is a great cocktail . The Aquarius is an awesome cocktail that comes with the zodiac card specific to your sign. The round rhinestone cowboy is a great bourbon drink. All the cocktails are very elevated all the exact same price of $15 and great presentation. 10/10 read more

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First time & we loved it, Food- great pizza, homemade pasta & a perfect ceasar. Service- friendly, professional Ambiance- beautiful place, great vibes Will definitely be back soon. read more

If you're looking for a meal and drinks with a large bill and non-existent service, head to Sonny's. We arrived on a Saturday at 6, were seated upstairs, and told to scan a code to place our order. For $80, we shared a pizza, salad, and two drinks. The Caesar was heavily dressed and lacked crunch after being weighed down by the dressing. The pizza was good, crust had a nice chew, but was Parmesan heavy. The drinks were strong and my drink was the same cost as the pizza. The most disappointing aspect is you're on your own once you're seated. We grabbed our own box, grabbed extra napkins, and luckily had a carafe of water or else would probably have to get that too. The interior is great, gives off old pizza parlors vibes but that's where it ends. I really hope Sonny's can figure out what they're going for and improve their service game. read more

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Service was unmatched. Kezi and Kayne elevated the experience and made dining here so enjoyable. It turns out they were brothers! Would honestly come back here just for them. Ambiance was cozy and created a great atmosphere. read more

Absolutely amazing!! We had noticed this restaurant a few weeks ago and were so excited to go there!! We realized when we got there we should have done reservations, so we sat at the bar. We may only ever sit at the bar from now on because the service was sooo great! We were helped by Aja the bartender the most and she was so great! The restaurant owner Matt has an exceptional employee! The food was amazing and so flavorful! We had the Tagliatelle Bolognese and Rigatoni Alla Vodka with a Pesto for the People pizza! All amazing!! Go there!!! We can't wait to go back! read more

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