UCSD has a Tuesday farmers market 10am-2pm right off the UCSD Central Campus Station MTS trolley…read morestop, making vendors more accessible to students on campus and visitors like me. AMBIANCE open air SERVICE Lines were unfortunately too long for me to stick around and wait. This week's vendors included: Matcha Cafe Maiko Dougie's Best Philly cheese steaks RED Sambusas It's Cafe Thai La Creperie Hash Papas Brothers Products

At long last the UCSD Farmer's Market is back!…read more A few things have changed since its last iteration from before Covid. First, and most obvious is the location. Before, it was located at UCSD's Town Square, which I thought was pretty inaccessible for non-students. Now, it's located at the Epstein Family Amphitheatre, which is conveniently located next to the UCSD Central Campus Trolley Station and the Gilman Parking Structure. It's a really beautiful setup, with plenty of outdoor seating, whether you want to sit at the lawn, the various tables and chairs, or even the amphiteatre seating itself. There were a few vendors that have usually set up at the market, including House of Bao, Bubbas Hawaiian Snack Shack, Belinda's Familia, Seb Panini and a Sambusa place. I think it's a pretty good lineup, but I noticed the items are very expensive. Further, the selection outside of prepared foods was pretty lacking. There was a florist, but I think more fresh fruit and vegetable options (that accept EBT!) would have elevated the experience and helped with the food insecurity issues that plague college campuses. I ended up visiting Belinda's, where I was enticed by some free samples. I had a chorizo egg burrito, which I thought was really good and a deal for $10! Overall, I think the return of the farmer's market is a net positive for the community! I visited on re-opening day, so I think a couple more weeks will help iron out the selection and variety issues!

My husband has been raving about Blue Bowl for a while, and I finally got to try it today --…read moreunreal! We waited about 30 minutes (Sunday afternoon rush), but it gave me plenty of time to explore the menu. I usually stick to a simple order, but with so many base options, I decided to "do it all," and I'm so glad I did. My son loved the pitaya and mango bases (and so did I). The blue coconut and classic açaí were excellent, and the blue chia topping was a fun and tasty surprise. All the fruit was extra fresh, and the granola added the perfect crunch. We absolutely loved everything and will definitely be back soon!

BLUE BOWL @ UCSD LA JOLLA…read more Parking is available, but I believe you have to pay if you park in the garage. I decided to just park along Gilman Drive, which is free, and walked about 20 minutes. Honestly, it wasn't bad at all -- it was a sunny day and there's plenty of street parking if you're willing to walk a bit. I've always loved Blue Bowl Superfoods in Oceanside. It's SO good and easily one of my favorite açaí spots, I could literally eat it every single day. I love all the customizations they offer, the variety of bases, and just how many ingredients they have. This time, I decided to visit their UCSD location, which is right in the middle of University of California San Diego's campus. They open around 10 AM on Saturdays (and typically around 8 AM on weekdays), and even right at opening there were already a lot of people waiting. My friend and I were still able to get in and out pretty quickly around 10. I ended up getting their mango passion base along with açaí. For toppings, I loaded it up strawberries, bananas, apples, blackberries, blueberries they truly have so many options. I also love their variety of nuts, seeds, and different types of nut butters. They really don't skimp on choices. Overall, I would highly recommend stopping by. I was SO full after, and honestly, you could even split a bowl with a friend because they pack it generously. It's about $12 for a normal medium-sized bowl, which I think is worth it for the portion and quality. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, which I really appreciated. The ambiance is nice it's more of a grab-your-bowl and then sit outside type of vibe, but there is indoor seating as well. Definitely one of my favorite açaí spots, and this location did not disappoint.

If you love sandwiches like I love sandwiches, you've got to try Smallgoods!…read more Located in La Jolla, there's plenty of street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. Overall, a really walkable area! Walking in, it's clear that their sandwiches are a crowd favorite from all the awards on the walls. Dubbed as "La Jolla's Most Popular," I went with their California Turkey & Cheese. It features a long list of things: California Swiss + SoCal Turkey + Granny Smith Apple + Cucumber + Micro & Mixed Greens + Local Mustard + Smoked Padron Jam + Mayo. I absolutely adore when sandwiches have a splash of fruit or jam in them. It's so underrated! I brought it to the water to enjoy and it made for the perfect beach sandwich. Light, flavorful, and filling- I was the envy of every seagull with this beaut haha. I will be returning to try their long menu of what sounds like incredible combos all around!

I got to try Smallgoods last week, and it was fantastic…read more Parking was scarce, but we parked down the street and walked over. We were greeted by a friendly staff member. It was our first stop on a mystery picnic experience. We had our to go order waiting for us, it was a fantastic Charcuterie board. It had cheeses, meats, fruits, and it was delicious. The ingredients were high quality. It is small and cozy inside, and outside they have a few tables with umbrellas and a rocking bench.

So GOOD! I'm not a pizza critique - we just wanted something for diner & it was late…read more Our server Brianna was helpful , nice , and attentive. 05/15/26 @8p The wings are BOMB nice and crispy! The garlic knots are good, mozzarella stickers, salad vinegar a little too strong.. pizza was good! We really enjoyed our dinner. family friendly pizza joint ranch is superrr deliiiiiccciousss. Everyone was very kind. Clearing out tables & bringing out the food. Continuously asked if we were needing anything else. Thankful for this restaurant providing my family with a warm meal!

How do I give more stars! This cute locally owned, authentic, Italian restaurant is the real deal…read moreand honestly it's a whole vibe. It shares space and parking with other businesses but I had no issues finding parking or the restaurant. I was greeted like family when I walked in and was promptly seated. I asked for a wine recommendation and, contrary to the name, the Pessimist did not disappoint. I ordered the build your own pasta with spaghetti, bolognese sauce, two meatballs, and the forcaccia bread. The pasta packed a lot of flavor and the meatballs weren't far behind. The serving was also pretty big. The bread had the perfect amount of crispy crust and soft warm center. I got to talk with who I could only assume is the owner and she was wonderful. She showed me the banquet room where they host open mic night and stand up comedy and its just as cute as the main dining area. Honestly when I was done eating I didn't want to leave. I've never had a restaurant have that big of an impact on me before. It's no wonder they've received so many awards!

I stopped by Lucky Bolt Bakery while picking up some Zumbar coffee beans, and I'm glad I did. The…read morebeautiful sourdough on display immediately caught my attention, so I had to give it a try. The sourdough was perfectly baked with a hearty, wheat-like flavor, a wonderful crust, and that fresh artisan quality that's hard to find. I also picked up a croissant, which was buttery, flaky, and pleasantly layered without being overly airy. It was satisfying and filling. One suggestion: I regularly use Kerrygold butter from Ireland with my sourdough at home, and the rich, creamy flavor is incredible. I highly recommend trying it with Lucky Bolt's sourdough--it makes an already excellent loaf taste even more amazing. There were so many other pastries that looked delicious, so I'll definitely be coming back--probably early in the morning--to get the best selection. If the rest of their baked goods are as good as what I tried, this place is going to become a regular stop for me.

I was excited to try good wholesome bakery place this am but was kinda disappointed. I came here…read morearound 910am and the parking lot was packed. It seems like the coffee shop next to bakery is popular. Around 940am the parking lot emptied. I thofhth the service was just ok. The cashier lady seems annoyed when I asked for salsa for my burrito and she just wasn't that friendly. Also the pastry and burrito were just ok nothing outstanding. There were barely any avocado in the burrito and barely any mushrooms. Also there is island area to eat but it's dirty and not clean at all. I won't make my way to come out here again

Everything is prepared fresh and the service is fanatic. We love the carne asada fries (SC on the…read moreside). Get the churros!

The tacos were delicious! The worker who helped me was also super friendly and kind!! Really…read morerecommend!

We enjoyed our brunch at Sugar and Scribe in La Jolla, CA…read more This was my second time dining at this restaurant and was as delicious as the first time. Chef Maeve Rochford, the owner of Sugar & Scribe won Season 2 of Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship. She is also known for competing on Food Network's Beat Bobby Flay and Kids Baking Championship. We recommend trying the following: *Butter Poached Lobster Benedict with Poached eggs, Maine Lobster, Arugula, Parsley hollandaise with side of potatoes and bacon. *Blueberry Love Pancakes with blueberry compote, snow sugar and white chocolate mousse. Both orders were excellent 5/5 stars. I tried the Horchata Latte but couldn't really taste the horchata and wasn't sweet enough for me. I wouldn't order this latte again, but maybe y'all would enjoy the flavor better. The restaurant has outdoor seating with heating lamps and welcomes well behaved dogs in their outdoor patio. We had excellent customer service and look forward to coming back! Give this place a try! Happy Yelping :)

After doing some research on brunch spots, Sugar and Scribe came up. The reviews were mixed but the…read morephotos of the food looked really good and the ambiance looked super cute, so we decided to check it out. The area is right by the La Joya beach so it was a bit busy and we couldn't find parking in the parking lot they had but luckily there was plenty of parking not too far away. Sugar and Scribe has a very inviting decor and atmosphere. They have a very colorful patio and super cute interior as well. It had a very spring/summery vibe with all the beautiful flower decorations. When we arrived we were lucky that there was no wait, and we got seated right away. Our server was sweet and attentive and came out order right away. I decided to get the fried hot honey chicken and biscuits and my boyfriend got the fried chicken and waffles. Unfortunately, my fried chicken and biscuits were way too salty and I struggled to taste any hot honey. It just tasted like watered down tobasco sauce, which was disappointing! My boyfriend said he loved his fried chicken and waffles. He also thought my chicken wasn't too salty, but I felt it was for me personally. So I guess it might be a preference thing. Overall, we had a good experience there. I would give them another shot and maybe try something else next time!

Everything was fabulous! The view, our server and the food. All top-notch. A very San Diego…read moreexperience.

Came here on Monday for breakfast. For a wonderful place. It has specifically reserved parking for…read morethe customers. You order at the counter and they bring food for you. You select your own seating. The views are amazing, definitely hard to beat such views. The menu is definitely on expensive side but you are paying for the view as well. They have a pretty decent menu. My husband had breakfast burrito and I had a protein bowl with quinoa and chicken. We also had a green smoothie and a cappuccino. Food was fresh and very tasty. Service was pretty good as well. Definitely a good experience.