Spending time in East Village? Get to know this San Diego neighborhood by browsing its most popular businesses, from a craft brewery to a ramen/sushi spot and more.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in East Village, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Mission Brewery
Topping the list is brewery Mission Brewery. Located in a former Wonder Bread bakery at 1441 L St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 700 reviews on Yelp. Its core beers include a blonde ale, a wheat beer, three IPAs, an amber and a stout. In addition to a taproom, the spot is home to a loft that's used for weddings and other events.
2. Lucky's Lunch Counter
Next up is breakfast/brunch and traditional American spot Lucky's Lunch Counter, at 338 Seventh Ave. (between K and J streets). With 4.5 stars out of 736 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite for its overstuffed, hot and cold sandwiches, as well as its burritos and other breakfast offerings.
3. Water Grill - San Diego
Water Grill - San Diego is another top choice. Yelpers give the 30-year-old seafood spot, at 615 J St. (between Sixth and Seventh avenues), 4.5 stars out of 2,000 reviews. Its menu includes a raw bar, chilled shell fish and such entrees as wild Mexican swordfish and farmed Ecuadoran shrimp and grits.
4. Floyd's 99 Barbershop
Floyd's 99 Barbershop is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 391 Yelp reviews. The shop, which offers cuts, stylings and colorings for men and women, is open daily. Head over to 899 Market St., Suite 6 (between Eighth and Ninth avenues), to see for yourself.
5. BESHOCK Ramen
Last but not least, check out BESHOCK Ramen, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 880 reviews on Yelp. You can find the ramen spot, which also offers sushi, chicken wings and more, at 1288 Market St. (between 13th Street and 12th Avenue). The eatery also has a sake sommelier on hand, with suggestions on which type of that rice wine best suits your taste.
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