The Best Places to Sate Your Munchies in San Diego
Today is 4/20, which means many a San Diegan will be celebrating a very special holiday... the anniversary of the day the territory of Wisconsin was created! Yay, Wisconsin! Celebrating Wisconsin, weirdly, always makes us really hungry, and to that end, here are 20 of the best munchies places to satiate that very particular kind of hunger.
Slater's 50/50
Liberty Station (& other locations)"Dude, but, like, how did they get the mac & cheese inside of the balls?"
Cheba Hut
Pacific Beach (& other locations)First: the White Widow (an immaculate chicken ranch sub). Then: the Captain Crunch/Fruit Loops bar. Then: listening to The Dark Side of the Moon while watching The Wizard of Oz.
The Crack Shack
Little ItalyThis relatively new spot from Jon Sloan and Richard Blais (hahaha, Blais! Blaze, Blais, blaze...) in Little Italy offers everything from fried chicken, to a twist on poutine, to incredible off-menu ice cream sandwiches.
The Cravory
Point LomaPancakes, bacon, and a cookie... as one. You can find this baby carried at different locations all over SD.
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East VillageMashed potatoes, bacon, and pizza... also, as one.
Baltimore Snowball
San Marcos"I don't know what you are, but I'm going to f*cking eat you, too." Relevant and wise words from Alex in Grandma's Boy regarding this delicious shaved ice and sandwich spot off the 78.
Betty's Pie Whole
EncinitasYou could get an un-baked pie to take home and bake yourself (that's a thing here), but emphasis on the word "could," because dealing with ovens < watching Planet Earth right now.
Wandering
Do: try the fish & chips taco at this British food truck. Don't: forget the eye drops.
Soda & Swine
Liberty Station (& other locations)Not just a place for fried pizza knots, but apple pie, as well. And for that cotton mouth, a beer float. A BEER FLOAT.
Jasmine Seafood Restaurant
Kearny MesaNot dim sum. Dim all. You should probably hit up Dumpling Inn (in the adjacent shopping center) at some point, too.
Carnitas' Snack Shack
North ParkIt's a shack of snacks! And you will have ALL of the snacks today. And what is that monstrous snack above, you ask? Oh, just the Triple Threat Pork Sandwich.
StreetCar Merchants of Fried Chicken, Doughnuts & Coffee
North ParkThese guys deliver hot chicken donut sandwiches all over San Diego if, understandably, you can't deal with lines and people right now.
Donut Bar
Core-ColumbiaYou guys, there's a donut with a Pop-Tart in it. You guys...
Rita's
Mission Hills (& other locations)"Dude, like, what is custard, anyway?"
Phileas Foggs
Scripps RanchIf you can find an angel to drive you to Scripps Ranch (good luck), order the wings. And maybe the fried artichoke hearts. And crispy spring rolls. And...
The Baked Bear
Pacific BeachIt seems we and this bear have something in common.
¡Salud!
Barrio LoganTry the ceviche, churro(s), and a few tacos, and hit up Border X Brewing afterwards (sit outside on the picnic tables under the ambient lighting for the chillest of vibes).
Hodad's
Ocean BeachAs if there's anything on Hodad's menu that wouldn't be good on 4/20... but that double bacon cheeseburger is just one of those things you have to get.
Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream
North Park (& other locations)Stop it. STOP LICKING YOUR SCREEN. Also know Hammond's will be getting its very own Point Loma location very, very soon.
Lighthouse Ice Cream
Ocean BeachNo one is judging you if you eat fish tacos at South Beach, and a whole hot waffle ice cream sandwich by yourself, OK? Stop being so paranoid.
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Natalie Holtz is a writer who thinks it's probably hard to go wrong with any kind of food on 4/20. Except maybe unsweetened oatmeal. Or bad, raw fish. Send her your worst 4/20 dish ideas at Instagram or on Twitter @natalie_holtz.