Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near University Heights, San Diego

Mercy B. • June 21, 2019Small batch, all made in house. Very creative flavors!

Lexie K. • October 28, 2016Great vegetarian restaurant. Small and can get crowded though, I would recommend making reservations.

Kyle M. • December 16, 2017Try the buffalo cauliflower wings and the banh mi. The potato wedges are crispy and well seasoned. I’m an bacon loving omnivore and this food almost turned me vegan.

eric b. • October 17, 2021Really cute coffee shop with friendly staff who may get overwhelmed at times but are creating a great neighborhood place.

Jerry R. • September 22, 2014I love this place..great location, the drinks were delicious (Bellini) and you must get the lolliwaffles

Alfred A. • March 25, 2019First off the staff was awesome! Our 1st time at Pop Pie and it did not disappoint. Amanda went above and beyond in helping us choose, coconut cream and the guava cream pies were delicious!

TheDL • August 9, 2014You'll need to try every sandwich and every soda here. You can also get cuts of meat and wines to go here too.

Rong N. • February 21, 2011Great place to eat very flavorful. Got the sambusas, calamari and siga kilwa. Enough to feed two. Megan is a great waitress. Eat with your fingers. Honey wine was ok to me

Jesse G. S. • January 13, 2011Got to try the Airdale Dark and Stormy beer! Pizza is always good too!

Genevieve C. • January 21, 2012Scallop burrito and lobster burrito are both amazing.

TheDL • February 9, 2016Nice welcoming eclectic atmosphere. Food is very well described by the knowledgable staff and very well prepared.

Dan F. • February 17, 2021Excellent cocktails, a notch above! Food was great and ambience is perfect for a date. Two thumbs up!

Gooster S. • December 9, 2012Great staff, great coffee. The line can be long, but they seem to be able to get through it quickly. Get here early if you want to sit. It's a very popular coffee shop.

Kathryn G. • March 19, 2013My favorite is the Turkey Black Bean Wrap. Get it with avocado and sour cream. Yum!

Maria L. • September 23, 2015A great place with delicious food! I love it. But it's more for take away, because the place is small and to many people. We didn't fined a free table.

Chris J. D. • January 1, 2020Dry aged tomahawk and dry aged wagyu. What’s not to like. Craft cocktails round it out. So good.

Scott W. • August 23, 2012I really like the stuffed grape leaves here! Oh and the hot sauce they use is trappeys Louisiana hot sauce. It's now a permanent condiment at home. Yum!

Mindy N. • June 1, 2019Ah-mazing. Omakase the way to go

Randy H. • February 19, 2011You cannot go wrong with the Big Ol' Fat Chicken Burger! Have it with the sweet potato fries and homemade ketchup weekdays or roasted potatoes weekends. Doesn't matter just have it! It's the juciest!

Roger M. • August 3, 2016Great spot to have a drink or two with a group of friends. Good music!

TheDL • September 3, 2017You can get a good buzz and a full belly for a reasonable price

Susan B. • August 3, 2010Freddy Mack rocks! Have him make u a frozen hot chocolate with an added shot of espresso with coconut syrup and whip cream, yummy!

Lee M. • September 17, 2015Chef Oz is one of the nicest & most hospitable industry folks in SD. Traditional & Mex fusion dishes served in a cozy but comfortable space. Lots of veggie options & special events!

Evan L. • January 23, 2015The drinks are really reasonably priced with consistently generous pours.

Skyler M. • March 26, 2011This is a great place to get a drink... Bloody Marrys are amazing, and all the bartenders are great.. Leave your downtown tude in downtown..

Zack W. • December 22, 2010Amazing bartenders and barbacks, always friendly people, strong drinks, and cheap prices.. Saturday nights are the best by far!!! :-)

Jacquelyn L. • February 8, 2014Affordable and delicious. The Louisiana Rub is my favorite. Also their soda machine is amazing -- so many crazy flavors like Peach Mello Yello!

Nick D. • June 4, 2014Super delicious! Would definitely go back!

Nancy S. • September 16, 2012Great neighborhood gem. Pizza was delicious, staff was very friendly and attentive. Good place!

Daniel P. • July 23, 2013Each of the Sambusas are delicious, but I liked the pineapple and beef best. Lamb curry is also very good.