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    Thornton Cafeteria

    2.5 (20 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafeteria
    Open 6:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Cheeseburgers are sooooo good!
    Mary K.

    Cafeteria food gets a bad reputation, but I promise this place is awesome! I forget to bring a lunch with me to work quite often, so I'm pretty thankful for this place. Sometimes there's pizza, sometimes there's bbq tri tip?! This cafeteria isn't basic like one might think. If you're coming for breakfast, the açaí bowls are amazing. They're very generous on the fresh fruit. You can go the bacon and eggs route or you can go the chicken and waffle route, take your pick. Lunch time, my favorites are the cheeseburgers, tri tip, enchiladas, fresh from the oven pizza or the veggie wraps. When it's 3 o clock and time for a snacky snack, I love coming here for some ice cream! They have a great selection. When it's 7 in the morning and I'm running on 2 hours of sleep, I love the cold brew that's served here! Everyone is very friendly and the prices aren't bad either. Don't be scared to try this place!

    Bug found in my coffee after spitting it out.
    Yalda Y.

    Do not buy coffee from here!! I don't usually get it from here because I've had bad experience with their food in several occasions. But I really needed some coffee this morning and it was a closer walk for me to come here. Grabbed my coffee and was drinking it when suddenly something crunchy is in between my teeth. I spat it out and see a bug!! Not only am I completely turned off by this cafeteria's food but now their coffee. Absolutely unacceptable.

    Rock hard chicken pesto pizza
    Chris L.

    Bought pizza today while at the hospital. The chicken was rock hard. Must have been sitting under the heat lamp all day. Should have tried the bbq chicken instead.

    The Cove
    Sean L.

    Solid hospital cafeteria. Breakfast they have a grill and hot food, granola bar, and a variety of off-the-shelf items. Lunch they have hot food typically 3 different item choices, a grill, a deli, and a specialty section that changes M-F (see photo). Prices are reasonable and the quality is decent. Best options are the grill/deli, they do pork very well in the hot foods but stay away from seafood, ramen & pasta specialty section days are the best. Workers are friendly and helpful, quite good food for a hospital!

    The outside area of the cafeteria. Looking down from the Thornton West side.
    Carlo R.

    This cafeteria is OK...​ it's nothing special to be honest. It is nice to have the option of getting something to eat when you are visiting someone in the hospital to hold you over. As a patient, be sure to ask the kitchen for the daily specials as they also handle "The Market" menu for in hospital​ patients.

    Half a Sammich $3.50
    Yvonne C.

    Cove Cafe also known as the Thornton Cafeteria, is pretty legit, let's just say I have a lot of experience on Hospital Cafeteria food. As Cafeteria it's pretty top notch, they have several stations to choose from depending on what piques your taste buds and what time of the day you are here. At breakfast time, they always have Oatmeal, Cream of Wheat and Menudo ( I haven't tried it but peeps say it's good). They have all the fixins too, for the hot cereals, craisens, cinnamon, granola, brown sugar, and all the menudo stuff like, lemon, cilantro, onion and chili flakes. I usually get the oatmeal, good deal for about $1.50. They also have eggs, potatoes, biscuit&gravy, bacon, sausage at the steam table, at the grill the Chefs can hook you up with a omelet, pancakes, breakfast burrito etc. Lunch time it can get pretty crazy, because of the different stations people are just bumping into each other like a pinball machine, I have stranger danger so I avoid the peak lunch craze. The favorites for me is the Chicken pozole which they have on Wednesdays in the soup station, their wraps are pretty damn good, I always get mine toasted, you can also get a half a sandwich since they are pretty big. In the salad station my fav are the green beans with almonds, the broccoli with mandarin oranges and the butternut squash raviolis. At the grill, you can get hamburgers and fries, grilled chicken sandwich, etc. The steam table is always a surprise, one day they had pancit, I didn't try it but it looked legit. Almost forgot, they have a Pizza oven where this Hottie can hook up your own personal pizza, he's always smiling too. All the staff seem to like their job, trust and believe I've seen some salty employees at other Hospital Cafeterias. Great outside patio as well as a huge sitting section in the back.

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    If you are looking for a great breakfast in a Hospital, you want to try Thornton Hospital. Great food, wonderful staff......

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    Dry, tasteless, bland, unhealthy food. save your money and eat someplace else with free parking.

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    Marketplace Cafe at Nordstrom

    Marketplace Cafe at Nordstrom

    4.3
    (386 reviews)
    8.3 mi
    $$

    I want to start this review off by saying I would come back just for the service!!!! Thank you…read morePablo!!!!! From the moment we sat down, the service was next-level. Our server, Pablo I or L (can't remember the initial of his last name) was incredibly attentive without being overbearing--our drinks would get to about half done and he was already there with a refill. That kind of care really stood out and made the whole experience feel relaxed and welcoming. The food was good. We had the salmon Cesar salad which was fresh and satisfying, and we also tried the turkey sandwich with fries. It was simple, well done, and hit the spot. For dessert, we hadn't plan on getting anything but Pablo made the cookies sound so amazing we ended up getting the chocolate chip and snickerdoodle. Both equally yummy!!! A perfect way to end the meal. Great service can make or break a place, and this café absolutely nailed it!!!! Friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring--can't wait to come back. Thank you Pablo for such a WONDERFUL experience!

    We lined up to order from the cashier, self served our drinks, and then found a booth to sit in. My…read morecashier recommended the Roma tomato basil soup, and said it's the cafe's signature soup. My friend and I each decided to order a cup of the soup. We both really enjoyed it, and when the soup was served, it came with a piece of crunchy Parmesan garlic crostini. The pairing was delicious. I also shared a truffle mushroom pizza with my friend. The pizza came with six slices covered in Alfredo sauce, Asiago, mozzarella and provolone cheese. It was just the right amount of crispy. At the end of our meal, one of the servers gave us two Nordstrom chocolates. There didn't seem to be dedicated servers for each seating area, so we needed to flag down servers as they walked by. Overall, I was surprised by the level of quality of the food inside a store's cafe! I would stop by again the next time that I shop at Nordstrom.

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    6.1 mi
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    We visited Park Social back to back during our San Diego trip because it was so close to our hotel,…read moreand we're glad we did! Street parking near the restaurant was a breeze. The service was excellent every time, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. We especially appreciated that the bathrooms were clean. The food and drinks were outstanding. The latte and chocolate blended drink were both delicious, and the avocado toast, French toast, and 2 eggs any style were absolutely wonderful. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. Even on the weekend, there was plenty of seating, which made for a relaxed dining experience. Overall, this was one of our favorite breakfast spots during our trip, and we'll definitely be back the next time we're in San Diego!

    Great place to go with friends and enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere. The space is very spacious,…read moreand they offer a nice selection of food and drinks. We also enjoyed the live music from a couple performing, it added a great touch to the experience. It's a very kid-friendly spot, which was a plus for our family. I ordered the fried fish tacos, and while they were decent, they weren't my favorite. My son had the birria taco and absolutely loved it, it was packed with a generous amount of meat for a small taco. My daughter ordered the shrimp tacos and really enjoyed them as well. Will be going again to try something different from the menu. The staff was friendly, and overall it was a comfortable place to relax, grab a bite, and spend time with friends and family.

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    94th Aero Squadron Restaurant & Events

    94th Aero Squadron Restaurant & Events

    3.3
    (1.9k reviews)
    6.6 mi
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    Established in 1976
    Full bar

    Relative to Father's day, the buffet. What shocked me is that my 7 year old son navigated to what…read morehe wanted solo and said please excuse me while walking around. Such a good lad. Tons of options, quality is mid+. What one with me tremendously was the silly stupid breakfast Sausage. As noted, I am a sausage man not a bacon man. These sausages were cooked to perfection. So juicy inside. I try to watch my health so I limited it to 4 pieces. They also have tons and tons of crab. I found the quality medium. There is cocktail sauce and hot butter for some dips but no tartar. The huge bonuses were the sushi bar, and the incredible dessert bar. One downside, and I don't come to buffets often, is that they never cleared our plates. Wasn't too big of an issue since the dumping box things were right next to us but maybe be prepared to pre-bus as you go course by course. The cutting station was also mid-. Beefs were meh okay. Overall, neat spot. Not in a densley populated neighborhood so kind of hidden. Many levels of affluence. Its not like Texas Roadhouse that has accumulated a 1.5 hour wait. It's mellow. Try it out!

    94th Aero Squadron Restaurant has been a long-standing San Diego icon but I have never thought…read moreabout it when choosing a venue for a family get together but now my mind is changed. And I have to say I was pleasantly surprised considering the mixed reviews! I read some great reviews from their brunch buffet and some negative ones come from their regular menu regarding food quality vs value. We were worried about how busy it would get on a Saturday so we made reservations for a party of 8 on Open Table. Simple and straightforward. On the evening of, we arrived about 20 minutes before to check in. Parking is on their own lot and plentiful!Obviously, the restaurant is such a vibe. The charm of the recreated 1900s French farmhouse really added to the mood. We got a little worried because there was no one to greet us at the entrance. As we walked in the restaurant was not busy. So we were afraid we made a mistake at first, only to realize there were only 2 ladies doing everything! So pack your patience because these 2 rockstars were taking orders, running food and drinks, bussing, refilling, cleaning, you name it! Of course it may not look busy to a diner but these ladies were doing their best and were both so welcoming and friendly. So please have patience! We chose to sit outside and were given the gazebo. Such a cute idea with a great view of the airfield. And the music just added to the atmosphere. The appetizers were great: crispy calamari, stuffed potato skins, a cheese board. Jalapeño and cream cheese wontons. We basically had one of everything and there were no misses. Our server was so thoughtful. The teenager in our group is a growing boy and ordered the Commander's Cut of 16oz ribeye and she brought out an 18oz. He was so happy! And she comped a dessert for us because we told her we were celebrating his graduation! We spent over $600 before tipping (tips were not included on the bill) so we added it on and it was well worth it. So we averaged about $100 per person. The mood was great, our server was attentive, we were not rushed and got to enjoy a very nice dinner in a beautiful themed restaurant as a big family. We will definitely return!

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    WEEKEND CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH BUFFET
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    Pop Pie

    Pop Pie

    4.5
    (1.8k reviews)
    9.5 mi
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    Delicious, surprisingly light on the stomach, in the textures and flavors have that homemade vibe…read more I got the chicken pot pie and the apple pie slice. The lady at the counter said that a lot of people say the apple pie slice is better than Julian's apple pie. I think that if it were as fresh as the Julian one, I would agree but because the slice tasted like it have been sitting there for at least six hours, maybe even overnight, I would just say that it's a really good slice of apple pie. It has a crumb topping, which is a nice addition which the Juliann apple pie does not have. The filling is chunky and very brown sugar-y which makes it very delicious. The ice cream was also good. The chicken pot pie was my favorite though. So warm, and the crust was nice and flaky. The portion is really good. That was my dinner and it was the perfect amount. The inside had a generous amount of chicken which I really appreciated overall. It's such a comforting food and I love that. It doesn't taste like it's 1,000,000 cal. It was $13 for the pot pie, which is a little much but considering that it's pretty big and filling as a meal I wouldn't say that it's toooo bad.

    For my 1st I must say customer service was excellent. I went weekday during the afternoon. The…read moreparking is a different story though. I decided to get the steak and ale and their special of the month Butter Chicken pie. I also could not resist the Salted Carmel Crumble pie cream. I ate the steak and ale at the location. I thought it was ok. The crust was amazing but I felt the flavor was lacking a little. I had a few chunks of meat. Didn't really taste the Ale and it was a little dry for my liking. Now the Butter Chicken pie was amazing. I think they should keep that one on the menu. I reheated it in the air fryer. The curry flavor really comes through and of course their crust is like no other. My highlight was that salted carmel crumble apple lice ice cream combo. Of course the vanilla ice cream is from next door Stella Jeans. Oh this dessert is sinful and I highly recommend.

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    View of food case and interior seating
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    (D) Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie - Slice
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    Rosemarie’s

    Rosemarie’s

    4.6
    (588 reviews)
    6.6 mi
    $$

    Service was great. Waitress was holding the place down by herself very impressively…read more I got the famous rosiemac burger double patty and it was very delicious however I think the cheese may have overpowered it and I think next time I would choose one without the cheese completely. Onion rings were ok. Nothing to rave about honestly. The seasoning on it made them seem nicer but I think it just took away from a good ol fashioned onion rings, they also added a seasoning to the ranch to pair with the onion ring and I wasn't a huge fan. Next time I definitely want to try a different burger and opt for the elote fries or no fries at all. I'm just happy to finally be able to cross this place off my list of must tries, lol. Looking forward to my next visit

    WuzupWuzup! Location…read moreis fairly small, but does it pack that punch with flavor and great customer service. I've gone here several times and each experience has always lived up to the great expectation of each burger I've tried. Prices are a little up there given "the size" of the burgers, but you're paying for the ingredients and quality of it. The flavors of each burgers are truly incredible. Everything is fresh, cooked to perfection, and explained very well when brought to the table. I forgot the name of the burger I tried, but it was chicken based that was like a curry infused (it was yellow) and I thought it was a nice edition to the menu. Side note, you might want to wear gloves or eat with knife and fork as you'll be using a lot of napkins for sure (haha) I will continue to show the love for this place and enjoy this as one of my "special treat meals". Thanks for the wonderful experience.

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