Frock You Vintage Clothing
Neighborhood: North Park

4121 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92103

Virginia K. writes: I love this vintge store! It's so organized. I walk in and find exactly what im looking for in an organized fashion! i dont have to dig through racks and racks of hangars of crap... PLUS theyhave that once a year yard sale that just blows my mind!…

Parallel 33

741 W Washington St
Washington and Falcon
San Diego, CA 92103

stephen l. writes: Parallel 33 seemed like a pretty cool place from my drunken vantage point. We ordered drinks and appetizers and everything was pretty good. We sat at the bar which is really small, so it was like we had our own private bar. The restaurant area seemed…

Uncle Biff's
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

650 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

ruggy j. writes: If I had to guess the special ingredient in Uncle Biff's Killer Cookies, I'd guess...awesomeness, deliciousness or WHOA.

These things are unbelievable.

If dog feces tasted as good as Uncle Biff's cookies, my mouth would be affixed to my cock-a-poo's…

Bahia Belle Cruises

998 W Mission Bay Dr
San Diego, CA 92101

Denise L. writes: Ship of Fools!  
The floors are not flat.  The carpets have patterns like a casino and are beyond worn.  But the worst is the crapper.  Maybe it is the motion of the ocean... eerr, the motion of the bay but apparently not one person (except for me,…

The Sandwich Afare
Neighborhood: Miramar

6904 Miramar Rd
San Diego, CA 92101

Matthew H. writes: My favorite little Deli in the Mira Mesa area.   Tucked away behind an unassuming strip mall, The Sandwich Afare is a hidden gem enjoyed by near by business-people on their lunch breaks.    Open only around lunch time (10am-2pm?) M-F, they have a…

Panchitas Bakery
Neighborhood: Golden Hill

2519 C St
San Diego, CA 92102

Mikey P. writes: Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Panchitas

I always remember as a kid indulging in Mexican pastries every Sunday morning. Had I kept up this tradition Id probably be about 600 lbs, nevertheless once in a while I need a fix. After turning to my trusty yelp friends I…

Big Kitchen
Neighborhood: South Park, Golden Hill

3003 Grape St
San Diego, CA 92102

Christy R. writes: I'm a fan of Big Kitchen, though I've never sat at the big bar in the most kitchen-y part of the restaurant.  And heads up: while there are two rooms and a patio, you must enter through a separate front door for each side of the restaurant.  Just a…

Player's Sports Bar
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111

ruggy j. writes: Alright, I admittedly don't spend the most amount of time in Clairemont...unless I'm looking for some quality ramen on a semi-drunken Friday or Saturday night. HOWEVER, myself and the Frightening Lightning (the baddest bunch of Charger fans in SD),…

Juanberto's Mexican Food

9530 Miramar Rd
San Diego, CA 92101

Dominick C. writes: Bottom Line...If I were on death row, this would be where I would order my last meal from.

"Chips with Carne Asada, guacamole and sour cream".......Switch.

Grant's Marketplace
Neighborhood: South Park, Golden Hill

2953 Beech St
San Diego, CA 92102

Nadine N. writes: Grant's Marketplace is a real neighborhood gem! It's a little difficult to find since it's nestled in the neighborhood, but when you find it, you'll be rewarded. This place is stocked full of specialty bougie items that no million dollar South Park…

Benny's Mexican Food
Neighborhood: South Park

1244 30th St
San Diego, CA 92102

Justin B. writes: I used to live across the street from Benny's. You know, back in the day.

I'd walk on over there, to the tiny turquoise and white dingy building that shared a parking lot with an auto repair shop. The heat of Southern California. The grease spots on…

Black Box Recording Studios and Rehearsal Rooms
Neighborhood: Golden Hill

2469 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92102

Christy R. writes: Rehearsal spaces are typically vile, dirty, scary places with the most unholy restrooms ever known to woman.  Vaguely sinister, vividly tattooed, long-haired heavy metal dudes and palpably arrogant, parentally-sponsored indie boys wander freely,…

PDQ Burgers

3704 Voltaire
San Diego, CA 92103

Joey L. writes: They serve "good" burgers.  A solid "good";  not lousy and not extraordinary, just "good".  The fries are a little better than good; they're thin and crispy and not too oily.  I'll say "very good".

So why the 5 stars you might be thinking?  Because a…

Sushi Deli One
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

228 W Washington St.
San Diego, CA 92103

Jeff J. writes: They have the world's most ridiculous system to get a table. You put your name down on a list of like 200 people, and then you have to stand on the sidewalk and wait for your name to be called, or else they'll scratch you off the list and make you…

Denise Barrow Salon
Neighborhood: Banker's Hill

2666 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

David M. writes: This is a great place. The stylists do excellent work. Especially Lance. I owe him. Because of a great haircut he gave me back in1994, a 19-year-old girl hit on me in Prague -- and she said it was because she liked my hair.

Gemelli Italian Grill
Neighborhood: Banker's Hill

495 Laurel St
San Diego, CA 92101

Marie D. writes: Gemelli has excellent service and food - bottom line.  I am from Boston originally and am extremely picky about Italian food.  Gemelli is the currently the best I've had in San Diego.  Mare et Monti in the Gaslamp used to be good until they changed…

Cafe One Three

4207 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92103

anh d. writes: three friends and i just had dinner here tonight. we got here at about 7:30pm. the parking around here was fairly easy. we were seated very promptly. they first brought out two types of bread. one was an olive bread. for my entree i had the pork…

Taste of Szechuan
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

670 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

lisa f. writes: I love you, Taste of Szechuan. I often cannot understand what you are saying, but you say it with such kindness that I can't help but be happy.

My fave: Garlic shrimp. Yum. I'm eating it right now, and even the next day it tastes good. :) Taste of…

Cafe Bleu
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

530 University Ave
Hillcrest, CA 92103

Kris F. writes: I had just got my hair did.  Stopped off at Buffalo Exchange and decided I wanted to go to Crush which is now Bleu.  I was looking forward to their "In n Out" burger salad (yeah, that's what the bf thought it tasted like), but sadly it was a…

Ralphs Hair Place
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

409 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Matthew V. writes: Choose Your Own "Ralph's Hair Place" Adventure!

Waking up should be a good thing. It's Thursday after all, the one day of the week you don't regularly have a hangover. Unfortunately, after passing a mirror, you realize that your hair is mussed much…

Self-Realization Fellowship Church

3068 1st Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Walker S. writes: Meditation gardens are a GOOD thing.  

The Self-Realization Fellowship Temple in San Diego was established in 1943 by Paramahansa Yogananda. He conducted services here throughout the 1940s.  The temple is situated on a scenic ridge overlooking San…

Wine Steals
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

1243 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Meg M. writes: About a month ago - I made a DMV appointment for 10.25 - and I was there, ready to go....only I arrived to find the office was "closed until further notice due to the fires"  DUH!  It is a government office silly.... why would I not have thought…

Los Panchos Taco Shop
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

409 Washington St
San Diego, CA 92103

Teej T. writes: On a night of more poor life choices, I found myself sitting at Los Panchos, reflecting that it seemed a LOT like La Posta.  Just half a block east.  The servers were friendly, and when my slightly inebriated friend began speaking French, I thought…

Mission Hills Bike Shop
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

141 W Washington St
San Diego, CA 92103

Evan M. writes: I haven't really been here been here, but needed to pick up a light last minute and they were closed, but let me in to make the purchase.

That was nice of them, so they get the 4 stars.

Votre Beaute
Neighborhood: Mission Hills

1611 W Lewis St
San Diego, CA 92103

Ciao Down O. writes: Votre Beaute is a truly unique and special spa in San Diego.  They are specialized in skin care and this is the place I go when I've abused my skin a little too much and I leave it in their capable hands to fix me up.

The owner, Joelle, is incredibly…

Taste of Thai
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

527 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Tonie T. writes: A solid average experience, hence the 3 stars.

The wait staff were polite and nice. Spring rolls were yummy and fresh. The soup (Was it Tom Yum, or Tom Khar? ... I can't remember, but it had the reddish-colored clear broth.) was SPA-HICY! Ouch! I had…

Lalo's Tacos Etc
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

1266 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Mick G. writes: Lalo's, why do I love thee???

Mostly your employees.  They are wonderful, helpful, and good people.

You have good food (though not the BEST TACO SHOP IN SAN DIEGO ... noone is allowed to claim that) too.

Potato Tacos.

Yum

I love you.

Pure Boutique
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

451 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Alfred A. writes: They just totally redid the whole store.  I am so gldad they did.  They have a new owner and everything.  The style changed for the better.  Carrying exclusive lines like GDP Clothing (my own) to more mainstream lines.  Very good service and a cool…

India Palace
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

694 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103

Charlie L. writes: Like most thing ethnic, San Diego is sorely lacking in good Indian, but at Becky's suggestion, Kristin, Sue, Dan and I went to this great little gem.

I must say I was very impressed as it rivaled the best Indian in Boston and Seattle. So despite the…

Camp Diggity Dog

1835 Imperial Ave
San Diego, CA 92102

Amiee L. writes: Brand new doggie daycare a few blocks away from Petco Park.

We brought Odin our doggie there a couple weeks ago and he LOVED it.  My problem is that we live far away from CDD then my normal doggie daycare so it's going to be a hard transition to move…

Island Spice Jamaican Restaurant
Neighborhood: Grant Hill

2820 Market St
San Diego, CA 92102

margot b. writes: The first time I tried the jerk chicken at Island Spice I was sorta down on it. Thought it was good enough but liked my home-cooked version of jerk better. However, after a trip to Jamaica and eating jerk chicken for every meal (literally) every day…

British Invasion
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

412 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Edenista M. writes: This new boutique rules!  I love their variety of stylish and sexy menwear and accessories.  The decor is tastefully industrial with the Vitruvian Man's reproduction on the back wall, cool fitting rooms, and suspension racks.  If you're a man and you…

San Diego Track Club
Neighborhood: Downtown

1405 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92103

Jesse M. writes: I've been an on-again, off-again Track Club member for years. It's the largest running club in the United States, right here in Sunny SD. Like many folks, I joined as part of their excellent Rock 'n' Roll marathon program, an intensive six-month…

Alibi
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

1403 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Tiffany S. writes: Built to Spill and Three Mile Pilot in the same jukebox? Holy music nerd, I think I kinda like this place. A 24-oz. draft of Bud Light and a top-shelf vodka drink for $8? In Hillcrest? Now I know I kinda like this place. Add a cool back patio (wish…

Yog-art
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

1255 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

daeman c. writes: My relationship with frozen yogurt has been tentative at best in the past.  When I thought of frozen yogurt, I thought of places like Heidi's Frogen Yozurt where the novelty of eating yogurt that was *crazy* FROZEN was quickly replaced by the nasty…

La Vache & Co
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

420 Robinson Ave
Ste A
San Diego, CA 92103

Kris F. writes: I was by my lonesome and very hungry  on a Saturday afternoon so I decided to venture out for some dining (maybe I confuse boredom with hunger.  I should probably get a better hobby).

So, anyway, I get in my car and drive. I knew I wanted to relax…

Einstein Bros
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

420 Robinson Ave Ste B
San Diego, CA 92103

Matt K. writes: This place is so close to my house it is the first place I hit!

Although Starbucks is almost right next door, the coffee here is so much better! The bagels are by far the best of any other place; always soft and warm!

The reason I deducted a star:

I…

Record City
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3757 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

David P. writes: Crate for crate, probably the best record shop in San Diego.  It is part of a chain, but heh.  It doesn't feel like it.

Their specialty is vinyl, so those of you that buy cd's might be left wanting.  Sometimes you get lucky, though.  

Their used vinyl…

Mint
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

525 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Paul B. writes: I would like to thank the Mint for introducing me to what will very likely be my next shoe purchase-- and as the kind of guy who wears the same pair of boots every freaking day for years on end, that's not a statement to be taken lightly. What? I…

Mission Hills Nursery
Neighborhood: Mission Hills

1525 Fort Stockton Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

Robert H. writes: Their motto is "Life's a Garden, Dig It!" I truly dig this place.

I can never visit this place without spending some money. The problem is whoever selects their bedding plants really has a good eye for ordering unusual and hard to find plant species…