BAREBACK GRILL
640 E St. This surf and rugby-themed sports bar gets our vote for best downtown burger. “Lunch bucket” = burger, fries, beer $11!
BRAZEN BBQ SMOKEHOUSE & BAR
441 Washington St. The young Brazen is winning over San Diegans and the national BBQ scene with traditional Southern cooking and unique creations.
CARNITAS’ SNACK SHACK
2632 University Avenue Farm-fresh food and a pork-heavy menu have people lining up on the avenue for lunch, dinner and late-night snacks.
HODAD’S
945 Broadway Ave The biggest, messiest burger in town. Perfect for a pre ballgame dinner and brew, watch out for the line. Try the Blue Jay.
INFLUX
1948 Broadway Artists, lawyers, and all in between flock to this mod café for delicious breakfast/lunch and freshly baked treats.
KRAKATOA
1128 25th St “Urban oasis” sounds cliche for a coffee-and-sandwich cafe, but you’ll believe it when you peep the tree-canopied patio
LOTUS CAFE & JUICE BAR
3955 5th Ave. Natural, healthy food for vegans and omnivores alike. Wash it all down with smoothies, milkshakes and fresh organic juices.
MONA LISA
2061 India St The deli here was voted best lunch in SD by URBANIST interviewees. Go with the prosciutto sandwich.
RUBICON DELI
3715 India Street Fresh spot to grab delicious, giant sandwiches on house-made bread, salads, soups, açai bowls and fountain Boylan soda.
STATION TAVERN
2204 Fern St. Conductor, please stop at Station for juicy burgers, tater tots, craft brews, a full bar and outdoor, family friendly seating.
ZANZIBAR
707 G St Nosh on happy hour bites and cocktails and a seasonal dinner menu at this fave East Village spot.
