Cosy Casita Recommends:
Food & Drinks
Coffee, Breakfast and More
North Park and South Park offer many diverse coffee shops, restaurants and kiosks where you can have a greal neighborhood experience before you head out for the day to explore San Diego.
Corner the Juniper and 30th, (7/10 mi.), S. Park. Open 6 days a week, closed Tuesdays. Street Parking. Wi-Fi. Full service restaurant, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. A short walk from the Casita, Matteo has pastries and bread made by their in-house baker. All proceeds go to local causes and charities.
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Matteo
3015 Juniper StCorner the Juniper and 30th, (7/10 mi.), S. Park. Open 6 days a week, closed Tuesdays. Street Parking. Wi-Fi. Full service restaurant, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. A short walk from the Casita, Matteo has pastries and bread made by their in-house baker. All proceeds go to local causes and charities.
SE Corner of University Ave and 28th St. 1.75 miles driving. Street parking. Open 7 days a week. Paul loves their Mission Rosemary Potatoes and my favorite is their Breakfast Quesadilla. This is our go-to breakfast place and has "everything from classic pancakes and sandwiches to modern Chino-Latino cuisine".
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The Mission North Park
2801 University AveSE Corner of University Ave and 28th St. 1.75 miles driving. Street parking. Open 7 days a week. Paul loves their Mission Rosemary Potatoes and my favorite is their Breakfast Quesadilla. This is our go-to breakfast place and has "everything from classic pancakes and sandwiches to modern Chino-Latino cuisine".
2730 University Ave one door W of Idaho St. 2.00 miles away. Open 7 days a week. Street Parking. Very popular - go early or be prepared to wait, but you can have coffee or a drink while you do. 'Fun spot for inventive breakfast plates plus craft beer & cocktails in hip, quirky surrounds.'
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Breakfast Republic
2730 University Ave2730 University Ave one door W of Idaho St. 2.00 miles away. Open 7 days a week. Street Parking. Very popular - go early or be prepared to wait, but you can have coffee or a drink while you do. 'Fun spot for inventive breakfast plates plus craft beer & cocktails in hip, quirky surrounds.'
Upas St and 30th St, on 30th. (Just under 1 mile) Open 700-200 every day. Wi-Fi, Street Parking. Good coffee, great sandwiches. Popular spot to work 'at home.'
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Influx Cafe
1948 BroadwayUpas St and 30th St, on 30th. (Just under 1 mile) Open 700-200 every day. Wi-Fi, Street Parking. Good coffee, great sandwiches. Popular spot to work 'at home.'
South Park on 30th in the Target parking lot, (8/10 mi.). Open 7 days a week. Small kiosk for coffee to go on your way out to explore. Drive up or walk up. Love their açai bowls- Lizette likes their Drifter Bowl.
Subterranean Coffee & Acai
3030 Grape StreetSouth Park on 30th in the Target parking lot, (8/10 mi.). Open 7 days a week. Small kiosk for coffee to go on your way out to explore. Drive up or walk up. Love their açai bowls- Lizette likes their Drifter Bowl.
Fern St south of Juniper St., South Park (9/10 mi.) Open 7 days a week. Street Parking. Outdoor coffee kiosk with outdoor seating. Craft coffee in a welcoming environment. Some pastries.
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Communal Coffee
2335 University AveFern St south of Juniper St., South Park (9/10 mi.) Open 7 days a week. Street Parking. Outdoor coffee kiosk with outdoor seating. Craft coffee in a welcoming environment. Some pastries.
University Ave at Texas St. 2.00 miles away. Open 7 days a week. Street Parking. Indoor and outdoor seating. Craft coffee, breakfast and bagel sandwiches, bowls. My daughter goes for their avocado toast.
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Communal Coffee
2335 University AveUniversity Ave at Texas St. 2.00 miles away. Open 7 days a week. Street Parking. Indoor and outdoor seating. Craft coffee, breakfast and bagel sandwiches, bowls. My daughter goes for their avocado toast.
North Park on 30th south of North Park Way. Open 7 days a week. Street Parking. Indoor and limited outdoor seating on the sidewalk out front. Coffee and sandwiches. Mothership of Subterranean in South Park. Good amount of indoor seating and a popular spot to work.
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Subterranean Coffee Boutique North Park
3764 30th StNorth Park on 30th south of North Park Way. Open 7 days a week. Street Parking. Indoor and limited outdoor seating on the sidewalk out front. Coffee and sandwiches. Mothership of Subterranean in South Park. Good amount of indoor seating and a popular spot to work.
3519 30th St. 8/10ths of a mile, walking or driving. Street parking. Easily missed, hidden behind the hipster laundromat, down the alley on the right side of the building. Atypical only makes waffles- sweet and savory. All outdoor (this is San Diego after all) it has a backyard feel and simply great waffles!
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Atypical Waffle Company
3519 30th St3519 30th St. 8/10ths of a mile, walking or driving. Street parking. Easily missed, hidden behind the hipster laundromat, down the alley on the right side of the building. Atypical only makes waffles- sweet and savory. All outdoor (this is San Diego after all) it has a backyard feel and simply great waffles!
1451 Washington St at Lincoln Ave, on the NE corner. Open 7 days a week. Street parking. It's 2 miles away, as crows fly (2.75 via car), in the Hillcrest Neighborhood. Indoor and outdoor seating in what used to be their parking lot under tents. Interesting menu, a great breakfast.
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Great Maple
1451 Washington St1451 Washington St at Lincoln Ave, on the NE corner. Open 7 days a week. Street parking. It's 2 miles away, as crows fly (2.75 via car), in the Hillcrest Neighborhood. Indoor and outdoor seating in what used to be their parking lot under tents. Interesting menu, a great breakfast.
2215 30th Street, (8/10 mi.). Bakery & Coffee, Paul's favorite coffee. (Brewed only, no Expresso), scones everyday and lots of other goodies too (the Olive Oil Cake is Paul's favorite). A recent addition are donuts with uniquely favored glazes. Quiche is excellent and large enough to share. An egg sandwich, with or without ham, is available until 10:00. Also daily are two sandwiches on a baguette, one protein, one veggie. Open every day, 8:00 - 3:00. Street Parking. Located in the same building as The Rose Wine Bar (If you're into wine, The Rose is the place to go).
Secret Sister
2215 30th St2215 30th Street, (8/10 mi.). Bakery & Coffee, Paul's favorite coffee. (Brewed only, no Expresso), scones everyday and lots of other goodies too (the Olive Oil Cake is Paul's favorite). A recent addition are donuts with uniquely favored glazes. Quiche is excellent and large enough to share. An egg sandwich, with or without ham, is available until 10:00. Also daily are two sandwiches on a baguette, one protein, one veggie. Open every day, 8:00 - 3:00. Street Parking. Located in the same building as The Rose Wine Bar (If you're into wine, The Rose is the place to go).
Thorn and 32nd. Open 7 days a week. Exactly 1/2 mile from the Cosy Casita, Santos is an easy walk. Limited indoor and outdoor seating. Morning coffee, pastries, açai bowls, sandwiches.
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Santos Coffee House
3191 Thorn StThorn and 32nd. Open 7 days a week. Exactly 1/2 mile from the Cosy Casita, Santos is an easy walk. Limited indoor and outdoor seating. Morning coffee, pastries, açai bowls, sandwiches.
Neighborhood Eateries
So many to choose from- these are those that most easily come to mind.
1941 Fern St @ Grape St. Open 7 days a week. Street parking. A pleasant 20 min walk (.9 mi) Our favorite Italian restaurant for eat-in or take out. The Orecchiette is our favorite. Odds are your waiter will be a native speaker.
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Piacere Mio
1947 Fern St1941 Fern St @ Grape St. Open 7 days a week. Street parking. A pleasant 20 min walk (.9 mi) Our favorite Italian restaurant for eat-in or take out. The Orecchiette is our favorite. Odds are your waiter will be a native speaker.
Upas St and 30th on the south side of Upas, next door to Aburi Sushi on the corner (.9 mi). Closed Mondays. Named best Italian restaurant for 2021 by San Diego Magazine. A small parking lot behind the building, other than that street parking. Another favorite for Italian food. Lauren, my daughter, recommends their Lasagna. My husband Paul recommends their gnocchi.
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Cori Pastificio Trattoria
2977 Upas StUpas St and 30th on the south side of Upas, next door to Aburi Sushi on the corner (.9 mi). Closed Mondays. Named best Italian restaurant for 2021 by San Diego Magazine. A small parking lot behind the building, other than that street parking. Another favorite for Italian food. Lauren, my daughter, recommends their Lasagna. My husband Paul recommends their gnocchi.
1503 30th @ Beech in the South Park neighborhood. 1.5 miles as crows fly (2.00 via car). Street parking. Open 7 days a week, also open Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Great all vegan restaurant with a unique design vibe. Also a cocktail bar.
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KINDRED
1503 30th St1503 30th @ Beech in the South Park neighborhood. 1.5 miles as crows fly (2.00 via car). Street parking. Open 7 days a week, also open Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Great all vegan restaurant with a unique design vibe. Also a cocktail bar.
3001 Beech St @ 30th, in the South Park neighborhood. 1.5 miles as crows fly (2.00 via car). Closed Mondays. Street parking. Indoor and outdoor seating. Named Best Italian Restaurant in San Diego by the NY Times. Numerous daily specials. Another Italian restaurant where your server might very well be a native speaker. Reservations are strongly recommended.
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Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech St3001 Beech St @ 30th, in the South Park neighborhood. 1.5 miles as crows fly (2.00 via car). Closed Mondays. Street parking. Indoor and outdoor seating. Named Best Italian Restaurant in San Diego by the NY Times. Numerous daily specials. Another Italian restaurant where your server might very well be a native speaker. Reservations are strongly recommended.
3382 30th, west side of 30th, just south of Upas St. Closed Tuesdays. About 3/4 of a mile walking distance. Small parking lot behind the building, accessible from the alley that runs between Upas and Thorne St. Otherwise street parking. Lobster Rolls, seafood sandwiches, fish fries, etc. Makes a very good New England style chowder. Pete is from Boston and has the accent to prove it.
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Pete’s Seafood and Sandwich
3382 30th St3382 30th, west side of 30th, just south of Upas St. Closed Tuesdays. About 3/4 of a mile walking distance. Small parking lot behind the building, accessible from the alley that runs between Upas and Thorne St. Otherwise street parking. Lobster Rolls, seafood sandwiches, fish fries, etc. Makes a very good New England style chowder. Pete is from Boston and has the accent to prove it.
3501 30th St @ Myrtle St, Open 7 days a week, open early Saturday & Sunday for brunch. Street Parking. Good burgers and a solid Chicken Pot Pie. Full bar and a decent tap list.
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Dunedin New Zealand Eats
3501 30th St3501 30th St @ Myrtle St, Open 7 days a week, open early Saturday & Sunday for brunch. Street Parking. Good burgers and a solid Chicken Pot Pie. Full bar and a decent tap list.
3448 30th St @ Myrtle Ave. Open 7 days a week @ 11:00 AM. Street Parking. Chicago style deep dish pizza, Chicago Hot Dogs and Chicago Beef Sandwiches. A couple of ales on tap and loose cans too. A limited number of outdoor seats that are awning covered.
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Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria
3448 30th St3448 30th St @ Myrtle Ave. Open 7 days a week @ 11:00 AM. Street Parking. Chicago style deep dish pizza, Chicago Hot Dogs and Chicago Beef Sandwiches. A couple of ales on tap and loose cans too. A limited number of outdoor seats that are awning covered.
#1 BBQ per 2022 San Diego Magazine 3302 32nd St, 1/2 mile away, corner of 32nd St & Thorne St. Closed Monday & Tuesday. Open 12:00-9:00. Street Parking. Walk-up counter to order with a large outdoor seating area. Very tasty 'Q".
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Grand Ole BBQ Y Asado
3302 32nd St#1 BBQ per 2022 San Diego Magazine 3302 32nd St, 1/2 mile away, corner of 32nd St & Thorne St. Closed Monday & Tuesday. Open 12:00-9:00. Street Parking. Walk-up counter to order with a large outdoor seating area. Very tasty 'Q".
Breweries, Tasting Rooms and a Great Wine Bar.
San Diego is the home of more than 150 craft breweries. These are only a few of our nearby favorites.
3176 Thorn St. An easy 1/2 mile walk. Our neighborhood brewery and tasting room with a nightly food truck. Additional seating in back area. Dog friendly as are all tasting rooms since they do not serve their own food. End a long day a the beach with a craft beer.
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Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn St3176 Thorn St. An easy 1/2 mile walk. Our neighborhood brewery and tasting room with a nightly food truck. Additional seating in back area. Dog friendly as are all tasting rooms since they do not serve their own food. End a long day a the beach with a craft beer.
2219 30th St., just south of Juniper St. Street parking. Enjoy a glass there, it's also a retail shop for bottles to go. Local shop owned and operated by locals with salads, apps, flatbread pizza and a limited number of entrees, such as one pasta dish, one pizza, one chicken, etc.
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The Rose Wine Bar
2219 30th St2219 30th St., just south of Juniper St. Street parking. Enjoy a glass there, it's also a retail shop for bottles to go. Local shop owned and operated by locals with salads, apps, flatbread pizza and a limited number of entrees, such as one pasta dish, one pizza, one chicken, etc.
3117 University Ave. 1.5 miles away. Open 7 days. Street Parking. Brewery with 'fresh and comfortable' atmosphere. Elaborate menu with cheese and charcuterie boards, flatbreads and sandwiches, entrées and burgers.
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Original 40 Brewing Company
3117 University Ave3117 University Ave. 1.5 miles away. Open 7 days. Street Parking. Brewery with 'fresh and comfortable' atmosphere. Elaborate menu with cheese and charcuterie boards, flatbreads and sandwiches, entrées and burgers.
3010 Juniper St, one door E of 30th St. Open 7 days a week. Street Parking. 3/4 of a mile away. Indoor and limited outdoor seating. One of San Diego's best craft brewers. My husband Paul recommends their Magical and Delicious Pale Ale, This is Not My Beautiful Wife (Fans of the Talking Heads will recognize that title) Hazy IPA and Two AM Bike Ride Stout.
Fall Brewing Company South Park Taproom
3010 Juniper Street3010 Juniper St, one door E of 30th St. Open 7 days a week. Street Parking. 3/4 of a mile away. Indoor and limited outdoor seating. One of San Diego's best craft brewers. My husband Paul recommends their Magical and Delicious Pale Ale, This is Not My Beautiful Wife (Fans of the Talking Heads will recognize that title) Hazy IPA and Two AM Bike Ride Stout.
3404 30th St , corner of UPAS St & 30th St., .8/10 of a mile away. Our neighborhood "Football" bar - Football as in the kind played in the rest of the world. Good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. Extensive tap list. Bar only, no food, but plenty of food options in the black that you can bring into the Bluefoot.
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Bluefoot Bar and Lounge
3404 30th St3404 30th St , corner of UPAS St & 30th St., .8/10 of a mile away. Our neighborhood "Football" bar - Football as in the kind played in the rest of the world. Good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. Extensive tap list. Bar only, no food, but plenty of food options in the black that you can bring into the Bluefoot.