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A highly-selective list of recommended eating establishments.

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Breakfast

30th Street Cafe   Yelp*
3620 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA

Caffe Calabria
Caffe Calabria    Yelp*
3933 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
 619.683.7787
Lunch sandwiches and breakfast pastries.

Cardamom Cafe & Bakery
Cardamom Cafe & Bakery    Yelp*
2977 Upas Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
A proper bakery for North Park, with cakes, pies, breads, and other goodies, along with a good breakfast and lunch selection.

Donut Factory    Yelp*
4007 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.584.2148
We can only recommend the apple fritters highly.

Marie's Cafe
Marie's Cafe    Yelp*
3016 University Avenue [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.220.0142
A North Park Scene favorite. Owner Marie along with her offspring run the place. Good, cheap diner.

The Mission
The Mission    Yelp*
2801 University Avenue [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.220.8992
Well-respected eatery, open for breakfast and lunch. Weekend brunch crowds can make for a long wait.

The Old Mill
The Old Mill    Yelp*
3949 Ohio Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.294.3804
Run-of-the-mill diner.

Olympic Cafe    Yelp*
2340 University Avenue [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.692.9082
Family-owned Greek Cafe. Great for take-out (get the Spanakopita platter with an extra slice of feta on the salad).

Tribute to Mankind Cafe
Tribute to Mankind Cafe    Yelp*
3764 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.501.8076
Smoothies, coffee and teas


Dessert

Cardamom Cafe & Bakery
Cardamom Cafe & Bakery    Yelp*
2977 Upas Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
A proper bakery for North Park, with cakes, pies, breads, and other goodies, along with a good breakfast and lunch selection.

Claire de Lune
Claire de Lune Coffee Lounge    Yelp*
2906 University Avenue [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.688.9845
One of the first establishments heralding North Parks' revival. Good desserts, and local entertainment.

Eclipse Chocolat
Eclipse Chocolat   Yelp*
2121 El Cajon Boulevard [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.504.5310
Heaven Sent Desserts
Heaven Sent Desserts    Yelp*
3001 University Avenue [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.793.4758
All hail Heaven Sent! The desserts are out-of-the-ordinary, and the space is gorgeous!

Yog-Art
Yog-Art    Yelp*
3026 University Avenue [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.220-4999
Super-yummy yogart, self-dispensed, with all the toppings you could dream of.

  
Lunch & Dinner

Alexanders
Alexander's    Yelp*
3391 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.281.2539
A much-needed mid-scale Italian eatery located along Restaurant Row.

Caffe Calabria
Caffe Calabria    Yelp*
3933 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
 619.683.7787
Lunch sandwiches and breakfast pastries.

Cardamom Cafe & Bakery
Cardamom Cafe & Bakery    Yelp*
2977 Upas Street [MAP]
A proper bakery for North Park, with cakes, pies, breads, and other goodies, along with a good breakfast and lunch selection.

Eddie's Place
Eddie's Place    Yelp*
3501 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.296.6325
Philly Cheeseteaks rule at Eddie's Place, directly across from Lefty's Chicago Pizza. Which East coast specialty do you crave?

El Comal
El Comal    Yelp*
3946 Illinois Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.294.8292

El Take it Easy
El Take it Easy    Yelp*
3926 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.291.1859

Harar Ethiopian Restaurant    Yelp*
2432 El Cajon Boulevard [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.295.3735
Good Ethiopian food; not so good decor and location.

Il Postino
Il Postino   Yelp*
3959 30th Street
San Diego, CA
619.325.0809
Fantastic Italian restaurant located in the La Boheme building. Extensive menu and good service make this a great addition to the Arrivederci chain of restaurants.

Junz Teriyaki & BBQ    Yelp*
3010 University Avenue [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.260.8515

Lefty's
Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria    Yelp*
3448 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.295.1720
You simply can't go wrong with a slice (or whole pie) from Lefty's. Chicago-transplants bring a slice of the Windy City to North Park. Call ahead for pick-ups on weekends.

The Linkery
The Linkery    Yelp*
3794 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.255.8778
Cutting-edge dishes, with sausages of every persuasion are the focus here. Quite good as long as you're gastronomically adventurous.

Los Amigos
Los Amigos Cocina    Yelp*
3130 University Avenue [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.280.1555

Marie's Cafe
Marie's Cafe    Yelp*
3016 University Avenue [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.220.0142
A North Park Scene favorite. Owner Marie along with her offspring run the place. Good, cheap diner.

The Mission
The Mission    Yelp*
2801 University Avenue [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.220.8992
Well-respected eatery, open for breakfast and lunch. Weekend brunch crowds can make for a long wait.

North Park Sushi    Yelp*
3021 University Avenue [MAP]
San Diego, CA
Very good, reasonably priced sushi and tempura restaurant, located near Kate Ross.

The Old Mill
The Old Mill    Yelp*
3949 Ohio Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.294.3804
Run-of-the-mill diner.

Olympic Cafe    Yelp*
2340 University Avenue [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.692.9082
Family-owned Greek Cafe. Great for take-out (get the Spanakopita platter with an extra slice of feta on the salad).

Paesano
Paesano Italian Restaurant    Yelp*
3647 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.291.4090

Pizzeria Luigi
2121 El Cajon Blvd.
619.294.9417

Ranchos
Ranchos Mexican    Yelp*
3910 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.574.1288

Riki Sushi
3930 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.291.1188

Ritual Tavern
Ritual Tavern    Yelp*
4095 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.283.1618

Saguaros
Saguaro's Mexican    Yelp*
3753 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.291.7746
Cheap, quick Mexican food in a dreary interior space.

Sea Rocket Bistro
Sea Rocket Bistro    Yelp*
3382 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.255.7049
A farm-to-table seafood restaurant.

Sicilian Thing Pizza
Sicilian Thing Pizza    Yelp*
4046 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.282.3000
Great new addition to North Park with delicious Sicilian pizza!

The Smoking Goat
The Smoking Goat    Yelp*
3408 30th Street
San Diego, CA
619.955.5295
Great new addition to North Park with delicious Sicilian pizza!

Spices Fusion
Spices Fusion
3028 University Avenue[MAP]
San Diego, CA

Spread
Spread    Yelp*
2879 University Avenue [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.543.0406
Vegetarian, and home to interesting peanut butter spreads. Groovy 60's interior.

Street Side Thai Kitchen
Street Side Thai Kitchen    Yelp*
3025 University Ave [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.228.9208
Very good Thai restaurant.

Thai Time
Thai Time    Yelp*
4102 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.282.1060
Decent Thai food.

Tioli's Crazy Burger    Yelp*
4201 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.282.6044

Urban Solace
Urban Solace    Yelp*
3823 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.295.6464
An exceptional mid-range addition to the neighborhood. Features their Bluegrass Brunch on Sundays.

Urbn Pizza
Urbn Pizza    Yelp*
3085 University Avenue [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.255.7300
Delicious thin pizza with awesome salads and extensive alcohol selection

Veg-N-Out
Veg-N-Out    Yelp*
3442 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.546.8411
Vegetarian restaurant.

West Coast Tavern
West Coast Tavern    Yelp*
2891 University Avenue [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.295.1688
Sleek new entry in the restaurant/bar category. Tasty small plates and an extensive bar selection. House in the old lobby of the North Park Theater.

Western Steakburger
Western Steakburger    Yelp*
2730 University Avenue [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.294.9195
Locals swear by this place.

Zensei Sushi
Zensei Sushi    Yelp*
3396 30th Street [MAP]
San Diego, CA
619.546.6171
Very good sushi place that can get crowded on the weekends.

     
                         
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