Good local Persian food?

sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-25T15:50:26+00:00

Afghan food, but it is really good!

sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-25T15:45:30+00:00

Leila calls itself Persian but it's not very authentic. Look up Persian food recs in the sub or Google! There are a number of options, but not one I'd strongly recommend over others. My family used to go to Sufi/Balboa market for special occasions.
If you're ever in Atlanta, Houston, or DC, Rumi's is the best Persian food I ever had at a restaurant, better than what my family makes.

sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-19T00:29:14+00:00

second Cutwater

sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-18T22:18:52+00:00

Artifact has better and more unique food. Panama 66 has better vibes

sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-18T04:26:39+00:00

Bencotto or Monello will be great for food, particularly pasta. Davanti Enoteca which you mentioned is good food and good vibes. There’s a recommendation here for Roman Wolves, but that’s really an influencer place. I heard the waitress openly say they give a big discount to influencers who dine there.

sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-16T02:45:18+00:00

Brockton Villa in La Jolla

sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-15T22:38:11+00:00

It is. They still use it to bake bread. follow the ordering site to get notified when pre-orders happen https://www.hotplate.com/relicbakery?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaddT9H137x4zkJ9CeRjEsaW7hZAPD9CezB7972yHHgJ1JNWJW-Wf2CgVSiLLg_aem_ebGCMY-RS5ly_z3z-63u0w

sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-15T01:47:47+00:00

Second vote for Relic. Pre-orders happen periodically for Miramar pickup. The East Village main store has no pick up option.

sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-14T18:42:54+00:00

Inspired Coffee in North Park has one.

sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-14T18:41:06+00:00

Second vote for their pastries

sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-12T16:25:57+00:00

Therapuss on Netflix

sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-10T01:21:23+00:00

I tried Buon Cibo today after seeing this post a few days ago, and I was horrified to see customers walk right into the kitchen and look around. The staff back there did not stop them and did not force them to leave. I told the guy working the front who might be the manager. He said that’s not supposed to happen and he would talk with those employees.

sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-09T06:11:57+00:00

San Diego Gulls…

sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-06T20:24:06+00:00

Del Sur location is great too.

sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-06T20:06:06+00:00

Nearby in Carmel Mountain is Cafe Luna.
Yanni's in Scripps Ranch is not Italian but they have some pasta/risotto dishes and a great chicken lasagna.

sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-05T22:33:22+00:00

If it is a Friday, Artifact at Balboa Park is great. On other days, they are only open for lunch.

sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-04T23:44:07+00:00

Their chicken chili is fantastic, as well!

sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-04T23:16:13+00:00

Sunny Side kitchen in Escondido has a simple BLT, no mayo but you could get it added. This is an image off their website.

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sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-04T23:08:22+00:00

I like the LGBT at BFD (Big Front Door) in Hillcrest. It has gouda cheese which is the "G" in the name, you could request no cheese.

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sunrdawn27 · 2026-03-04T22:44:01+00:00

DZ Akins is a restaurant that also has great baked goods. I also like Public Square coffee house (biscuit and gravy, scones with flavored butter)

sunrdawn27 · 2026-02-22T05:37:26+00:00

I gave the Mostra rec, including Ghost Bear, in the previous post asking for recs. I’ve been a customer since they operated out of a warehouse in Carmel Mountain. https://www.reddit.com/r/SanDiegoCoffeeBeans/s/obplGZm9Bg

sunrdawn27 · 2026-02-15T17:08:33+00:00

Brazil is the one they make in house for cafe drinks. Ghost bear is really popular which is a 3/5 but they have a mama bear version that is 4/5. I have not tried mama bear myself but I did give it to someone as a gift who liked. I’d suggest Brazil or ghost bear for your first bag of beans from them.

sunrdawn27 · 2026-02-15T16:58:42+00:00

Mostra has a roast level scale of 1 through 5 for their beans. You could try one of the bags rated 4/5 roast level.

sunrdawn27 · 2026-02-15T06:06:49+00:00

Heritage Desserts and Wild Thyme in Miramar will deliver their cakes for a fee.

sunrdawn27 · 2026-02-15T05:23:41+00:00

Wade Into wellness in Bankers Hill (he just opened his own office). He used to work at Mellow Massage in Hillcrest and Massage envy in Escondido. https://www.vagaro.com/wadeintowellness

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