Guidebook for San Diego

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Faye & James
Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

Great authentic italian espresso & coffee shoppe, and by far has the best gelato in the city!
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Pappalecco
1602 State St
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Great authentic italian espresso & coffee shoppe, and by far has the best gelato in the city!
The craft pizza here is second to none! Great Salad options and drinks, and lovely spacial design and environment in the heart of Kensington.
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The Haven Pizzeria
4051 Adams Ave
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The craft pizza here is second to none! Great Salad options and drinks, and lovely spacial design and environment in the heart of Kensington.
Great drinks & great food! Hip hole in the wall establishment that's kid-friendly and has plenty of appeal!
Burnside
3375 Adams Ave
Great drinks & great food! Hip hole in the wall establishment that's kid-friendly and has plenty of appeal!
Quality drink menu & great character! The staff and owners are amazing people, and are of the friendliest people I know. Highly recommended for a cafe work day on the computer, or for a great coffee date with a friend or something more!
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Hawthorn Coffee
3019 Adams Ave
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Quality drink menu & great character! The staff and owners are amazing people, and are of the friendliest people I know. Highly recommended for a cafe work day on the computer, or for a great coffee date with a friend or something more!
Nothing special about it, which is why it's so great! Our favorite pho restaurant, usually has the game on, and has the best broth in the city by far.
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Pho Van Restaurant
4233 El Cajon Blvd
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Nothing special about it, which is why it's so great! Our favorite pho restaurant, usually has the game on, and has the best broth in the city by far.
Best asian-run hole in the wall Fried Chicken spot in the city! Only place you can get good fried chicken and friend rice that's the most bang for your buck! Very humble aesthetics & not for the not-so-adventurous type so beware, but so worth it!
Crispy Fried Chicken
4919 El Cajon Blvd
Best asian-run hole in the wall Fried Chicken spot in the city! Only place you can get good fried chicken and friend rice that's the most bang for your buck! Very humble aesthetics & not for the not-so-adventurous type so beware, but so worth it!
Classic family establishment with tons of history. Best chicken pot pie dinner deal in the city ... simple & wonderful. Family-friendly!
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San Diego Chicken Pie Shop
2633 El Cajon Blvd
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Classic family establishment with tons of history. Best chicken pot pie dinner deal in the city ... simple & wonderful. Family-friendly!
Cute ice cream shop with delicious authentic Hawaiian Ice Cream! You can order flights of 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 mini cones if you can't have just one flavor or if you can't decide!
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Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream
3077 University Ave
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Cute ice cream shop with delicious authentic Hawaiian Ice Cream! You can order flights of 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 mini cones if you can't have just one flavor or if you can't decide!
Great night life & delicious pizza & drinks! Always crowded so come early, but great environment in the heart of North Park.
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URBN North Park
3085 University Ave
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Great night life & delicious pizza & drinks! Always crowded so come early, but great environment in the heart of North Park.
Simply put ... the best waffle house in the city. Grab a drink and a sweet or savory waffle to pair with, staff and ownership are great and friendly people!
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Atypical Waffle Company
3519 30th St
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Simply put ... the best waffle house in the city. Grab a drink and a sweet or savory waffle to pair with, staff and ownership are great and friendly people!
Best Craft Beer Ramen House in the city, in the hip North Parker south end of the 30th st. strip. Great environment and expert aesthetics, but come early because the line goes out the door every night!
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Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas St
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Best Craft Beer Ramen House in the city, in the hip North Parker south end of the 30th st. strip. Great environment and expert aesthetics, but come early because the line goes out the door every night!
Great food, perfect for brunch in the heart of Kensington. Walking distance, and flying nun drink is delicious but not for the faint of heart!
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Kensington Cafe
4141 Adams Ave
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Great food, perfect for brunch in the heart of Kensington. Walking distance, and flying nun drink is delicious but not for the faint of heart!

Drinks & Nightlife

Best cocktails and aesthetics in Normal Heights! Serves food from Burnside as well, perfect for a more low-key evening of great convos and good times with quality food & drink.
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Sycamore Den
3391 Adams Ave
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Best cocktails and aesthetics in Normal Heights! Serves food from Burnside as well, perfect for a more low-key evening of great convos and good times with quality food & drink.
Best place to grab a craft brew & craft pizza pie with a great happy hour. Best tap list in the neighborhood, not for the faint of heart, always packed so be sure to come early and settle in for the night! Kids welcome!
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Blind Lady Ale House
3416 Adams Ave
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Best place to grab a craft brew & craft pizza pie with a great happy hour. Best tap list in the neighborhood, not for the faint of heart, always packed so be sure to come early and settle in for the night! Kids welcome!

Shopping

Great gifts, items for your lifestyle & home. Award-winning garden & succulent shop, and has classes you can take for a great date night!
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Pigment
3801 30th St
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Great gifts, items for your lifestyle & home. Award-winning garden & succulent shop, and has classes you can take for a great date night!
Forgot a good pair of sneakers to walk the city with? Best shoes for cheap if you're looking for a cheap deal for you and the kids!
WSS
4102 El Cajon Blvd
Forgot a good pair of sneakers to walk the city with? Best shoes for cheap if you're looking for a cheap deal for you and the kids!

Parks & Nature

Cute neighborhood park right down the street, in the heart of Kensington! Surrounded by great restaurants & stores, great to spend a low-key day for couples and families alike!
Kensington Park
4121 Adams Ave
Cute neighborhood park right down the street, in the heart of Kensington! Surrounded by great restaurants & stores, great to spend a low-key day for couples and families alike!

Arts & Culture

Great museum district, historic architecture, and huge park areas to relax with the family. The Photography Museum and Science Center are personal favorites!
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I-Balboa Park
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Great museum district, historic architecture, and huge park areas to relax with the family. The Photography Museum and Science Center are personal favorites!

Essentials

Plenty of space to do your laundry at, has all sizes of machines, and does provide fluff & fold!
Centre Laundry
3363 El Cajon Blvd
Plenty of space to do your laundry at, has all sizes of machines, and does provide fluff & fold!
Everything you need for your day-to-day groceries!
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Vons
3610 Adams Ave
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Everything you need for your day-to-day groceries!
Perfect for all your other needs, including cheap & delicious ice cream!
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Rite Aid
3650 Adams Ave
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Perfect for all your other needs, including cheap & delicious ice cream!

Everything Else

Restored Church meets here on Sunday mornings at 9am, for you to enjoy while you're in town!
John Adams Elementary School
4672 35th St
Restored Church meets here on Sunday mornings at 9am, for you to enjoy while you're in town!