10 Best Breweries in National City

We've collected top 10 mentioned breweries in National City from other articles such as Condé Nast Traveler, La Jolla Social, Hop Culture.

Best Breweries in National City

Hodad's Downtown
Hodad's Downtown
4.6 (3688 ratings)
Kitschy local favorite for giant burgers with an array of toppings plus shakes, onion rings & more.
945 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Hamburger restaurantAmerican restaurantBreweryFast food restaurantDelivery Restaurant
Coronado Brewing Company | Coronado Brew Pub
Coronado Brewing Company | Coronado Brew Pub
4.4 (905 ratings)
Kid-friendly brewpub with warm wood decor serving house beers & basic bar fare, plus steaks & pasta.
170 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
BrewpubAmerican restaurantBreweryPub
North Park Beer Company
North Park Beer Company
4.4 (333 ratings)
Spacious brewery & taproom serving San Diego-style ales & lagers amid dapper decor.
3038 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
BreweryBrewpub
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
4.5 (1589 ratings)4.5 (52 ratings)
Chain brewpub offering American bar food with a gourmet twist alongside house-brewed craft ales.
1157 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
BrewpubFood & DrinkAmerican restaurantBreweries
Mentioned by Trip101
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"A post shared by 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓑𝓻𝓾𝓷𝓬𝓱 𝓑𝓲𝓽𝓬𝓱😘 (@mimosa_lova) on Apr 27, 2019 at 4:36pm PDT. Weekend brunch at a brewery, what could be better?. Brunch at Karl Strauss can include an omelet, waffle or pancakes, seasonal meats at the carving station or a fresh seafood entree."
Societe Brewing Company
Societe Brewing Company
4.6 (445 ratings)
Spacious brewery & tasting room with a rustic feel specializing in Belgian-style & barrel-aged beer.
8262 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
BreweryBarBrewpubEvent venue
Mentioned by Baja Winery Tours (BWT)
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"With over 500 excellent reviews on Yelp, Societe Brewing is one of the best local breweries in San Diego. The brewery has an open design, allowing for a large group to comfortably fit on their community bench tables. Many visitors like their Belgian style beers and the Pupil medium-bodied IPA."
Lost Cause Meadery
Lost Cause Meadery
5 (41 ratings)
5328 Banks St Suite B, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
WineryBrewery
Pacific Beach AleHouse
Pacific Beach AleHouse
4.4 (2067 ratings)4 (129 ratings)
2-story beachfront pub popular with locals for house-brewed beer, pub grub & patio people-watching.
721 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
BrewpubFood & DrinkAmerican restaurantBarRestaurantBreweries
Mentioned by There San Diego
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"Hoppy days are ahead at Pacific Beach AleHouse, which will officially open for patio dining on Saturday, January 30th, ready to serve up toothsome bites and frothy brews on their scenic patios. Be sure to order their Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel paired with one of the location’s fresh house brews."
Mentioned by Pacific San Diego
The best rooftop spots in San Diego
"This brewery/restaurant offers up brunch, lunch and dinner at its restaurant, which also gives its patrons a stellar glimpse of the Pacific Ocean. PB Alehouse serves a variety of different burgers, sandwiches, flat breads, salads and tacos. There’s really something for everyone."
Modern Times Flavordome
Modern Times Flavordome
4.6 (364 ratings)4.5 (13 ratings)
Large, industrial-style tasting room offering pints, draft beers & growler fills, plus merchandise.
3000 Upas St, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
BarFood & DrinkBrewery
Hillcrest Brewing Company
Hillcrest Brewing Company
4.6 (218 ratings)
LGBT hangout offering pints, growlers & kegs of house-brewed beer, plus stone-fired pizzas & wings.
1458 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
BreweryBar
Mentioned by The Dana on Mission Bay Blog
The Best Breweries in San Diego | The Dana on Mission Bay
"Hillcrest Brewing is more than just a great place to sample a wide variety of specialty beers, some far-above-average tavern food specialties, and a convivial atmosphere. Hillcrest can also lay claim to being the world’s first LGBTQ-owned-and-operated brewery in the world. So be sure to stop in to try a pint from among their deep range of tasty tappers and say hello to their “hunky brewsters."
10 Barrel Brewing San Diego
10 Barrel Brewing San Diego
4.2 (363 ratings)
Spacious, two-story hangout with rooftop seating serving beer brewed onsite & hearty pub fare.
1501 E St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Brewery

Best Cake Places in National City

Frost Me Cafe and Bakery
Frost Me Cafe and Bakery
4.6 (157 ratings)
Stylish cafe & bakery overlooking the Piazza della Famiglia offering pastries & savory plates.
555 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
BakeryCafeCake shopCoffee shopPastry shop
Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery
3.6 (32 ratings)
Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.
2260 Callagan Hwy Bldg 3187A, San Diego, CA 92136, USA
Ice cream shopCake shopDessert restaurantFrozen yogurt shop
Sugar and Scribe Bakery - Fine Food
Sugar and Scribe Bakery - Fine Food
4.5 (394 ratings)
Quaint bakeshop featuring sweet treats & a selection of sandwiches & light meals to go.
7660 Fay Ave Suite I, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Brunch restaurantBakeryBreakfast restaurantCake shopCoffee shopCookie shopLunch restaurantPastry shopPie shopWedding bakery
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
La Jolla Restaurants & Food Guide
"From biscuits and gravy to fresh Benedicts, this place has everything you could want to start your day off the right way."

Best Dessert in National City

Winchell's Donut House
Winchell's Donut House
4.4 (237 ratings)
Donut chain serving sandwiches, muffins & other baked goods, plus coffee, licuado & raspado.
1501 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
Donut shopCoffee shopDessert shopTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSandwich shop
Frat Boy Donuts
Frat Boy Donuts
3.9 (41 ratings)
Snug shop offering coffee & creative donut flavors (including cake & yeast varieties, plus cronuts).
2820 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
Donut shopCatererDessert shop
Extraordinary Desserts
Extraordinary Desserts
4.5 (3511 ratings)
From coffee cake to crème brûlée, this airy eatery offers a range of desserts, plus savory options.
1430 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Dessert restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"Let’s hope you saved room for dessert, because the Convoy District has some of the best ice cream shops in the city. All the inventive flavors and adorable cones or waffles to hold your scoops might even tempt you to skip dinner and go on an ice cream crawl instead."
Mentioned by Spoon University
25 Epic Desserts in San Diego to Eat Before You Die
"Extraordinary desserts is definitely the San Diego local's go-to spot for exquisite desserts. Located in the heart of downtown San Diego, you can't go wrong with any of their elegantly decorated desserts."
Mentioned by hoodline.com
San Diego's top 5 bakeries, ranked
"Located at 1430 Union St. (between Beech and Ash streets) in Little Italy, the patisserie/cake shop is the most popular bakery in San Diego, boasting four stars out of 7,416 reviews on Yelp."

Best Takeout Food Restaurants in National City

The Old Spaghetti Factory
The Old Spaghetti Factory
4.3 (3029 ratings)
Family-friendly chain eatery featuring traditional Italian entrees amid turn-of-the-century decor.
275 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Italian restaurantBanquet hallBarDelivery serviceFamily restaurantGluten-free restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants In San Diego, California
"A post shared by The Old Spaghetti Factory (@oldspaghettifactory) on Jul 20, 2018 at 7:56am PDT. This unique Italian restaurant features antique lighting, exquisitely stained glass displays, big, colorful booths and a trolley car to dine in. Their three-course meals are not just for adults, kids 12 and under get to enjoy it too."
Charlie's Best Bread
Charlie's Best Bread
4.4 (151 ratings)
Organic loaves are the specialty of this Pacific Beach bakery, which also offers coffee & free WiFi.
1808 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
BakeryCoffee shopPizza TakeoutSandwich shopWholesale bakery
Oggi's Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza
Oggi's Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza
4.3 (306 ratings)
Spirited eatery specializing in pizza also offers items like sliders, hummus & lettuce wraps.
2562 Laning Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
Pizza restaurantBreweryBrewpubFamily restaurantTakeout RestaurantPizza TakeoutRestaurantSports bar

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