Photography By: Bhadri KubendranReady to Die of Cuteness? Here’s 10 San Diego Foods That Will Melt Your Heart Kaylin Waizinger March 27, 2021 Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on PinterestShare on RedditShare on LinkedInShare on InstagramShare on YouTubeShare on EmailShare on WhatsAppStart Thinking of Captions Now, Because These San Diego Foods Are Totally ‘Grammable It’s no secret that San Diego is home to a little over three million foodies who love to fork! By fork, we mean explore the delicious abundance of food San Diego has to offer. And while you may be able to name the cutest coffee shop or most decadent dessert spot, there are only a few places that have truly mastered the “art of food.” With that said, we present to you 10 San Diego hotspots serving up food and drink that may be too cute to consume. Instagrammable Food San Diego Grab your iPhones—trust us, you’ll want to capture the cuteness. 1 | Get Your Buns Over Here Instagrammable Food San Diego Harumama Must Order: Character Buns Photography Provided By: Harumama Photography Provided By: Harumama Photography Provided By: Harumama Harumama’s steamed character buns will have you swooning for a pic. From bumble bees and bunnies to piggies and pandas, these little guys are as cute as it gets. Stay tuned for holiday specials—I hear they’re serving up Lucky Turtle Buns in March! Harumama Little Italy | Carlsbad | La Jolla 2 | HOLY CUTENESS Instagrammable Food San Diego Holy Matcha Must Order: Gluten Free Collagen Waffle Bouquet Photography By: Holy Matcha Photography Provided By: HOLY MATCHA With two locations in the heart of North Park and downtown, Holy Matcha is an Instagrammer’s heaven. This pretty pink paradise is home to some of the cutest sips and snacks, including frosted matcha donuts, soft serve swirls, and the crown jewel: the Gluten Free Collagen Waffle Bouquet—a beautiful brunch dish that’s topped with a pile of edible flowers! Holy Matcha North Park | Downtown 3 | Sweet as Can Be Instagrammable Food San Diego Le Parfait Paris Must Order: Macarons Photography Provided By: Le Parfait Paris Photography Provided By: Le Parfait Paris When it comes to sweets, the French know best. San Diego’s Le Parfait Paris features an abundance of beautiful baked treats, desserts and crêpes. Create your own colorful box of macarons with fun flavors like honey lavender, garden rose and tropical coconut! As for the other desserts, leave the presentation to them—you won’t be disappointed. Le Parfait Paris Gaslamp Quarter | Liberty Public Market | Fashion Valley Mall |James Coffee Co 4 | Funky Re-Fresh Louisiana Purchase Must Order: Pablo Discobar Photography Provided By: HUY BELIEVE Photo Provided By: Louisiana Purchase Grab your drinking buddy and head to North Park’s Louisiana Purchase for a groovy Pablo Discobar! This funky drink is made with Earl Grey Elyx, Colombian rum, oleo saccharum, guava, mango and kombucha, all served in a sparkly disco ball. Ooh la la! Grab a straw and bring your dancing shoes! Louisiana Purchase 2305 University Ave San Diego, CA 92104 619.255.8278 5 | Melts Your Heart BING HAUS Must Order: Ice Cream by the Sea Photography Provided By: BING HAUS Photography Provided By: BING HAUS I don’t know about you, but we scream for ice cream! And BING HAUS is whipping up some of the sweetest little creations we ever laid eyes on. Order their Ice Cream by the Sea—a fish-shaped waffle cone filled with soft serve and fruit—or try their Watermelon Bingsoo, which is made with milk shaved snow, condensed milk, Fruity Pebbles, mochi, and vanilla soft serve, perfectly piled in a half watermelon bowl for extra cuteness! BING HAUS 4425 Convoy St, Ste 216 San Diego, CA 92111 858.276.9479 6 | More Sexy Than Cute Born and Raised Must Order: Porterhouse Steak Photography Provided By: James Tran Photography Provided By: James Tran Photography Provided By: Medium Raw Arts Photography Provided By: Anne Watson Grandeur and presentation are beyond compare at this high-rolling steakhouse in Little Italy. Born and Raised does just about everything with boujee, artisanal grace. From a porterhouse steak sliced in the shape of a whale’s tail to a cut of carrot cake layered to infinity with spicy cake and cream cheese frosting, sexy doesn’t even begin to describe the fare at Born and Raised. So go ahead, undress it all for yourself. Born and Raised 1909 India St San Diego, CA 92101 619.202.4577 7 | For Licks and Giggles Holy Paleta Must Order: Strawberry Mint Pop Photography Provided By: Holy Paleta There is no doubt that these all-natural artisan pops from Holy Paleta are crafted with love (and cuteness) in mind. Keep on the lookout for holiday specials like their Easter pops, Fourth of July pops, Pride pops and Halloween monster pops. At Holy Paleta, happiness is just a lick away! Holy Paleta 4230 Bonita Rd, Ste B Bonita, CA 91902 619.773.6568 8 | Color & Charm Instagrammable Food San Diego S3 Coffee Bar Must Order: Rainbow Latte Photography Provided By: Jenny Fong Photography Provided By: Jenny Fong Sip pretty and up your weekend coffee routine with a Rainbow Latte from S3 Coffee Bar. These colorful creations are a swirl of absolute adorableness in a cup. It’s time to treat yourself! S3 Coffee Bar 6171 Mission Gorge Rd, Ste 102 San Diego, CA 92120 619.693.5333 9 | In Pie We Crust Pop Pie Co. Must Order: Guava Cream Cheese Hand Pie Photography Provided By: Pop Pie Co. Photography Provided By: Pop Pie Co. Photography Provided By: Pop Pie Co. Dig into a selection of perfect little pies from University Heights’ Pop Pie Co.—but remember, the photo eats first. The cutest of ‘em all? We’d say their seasonal, heart-shaped mini pies, but you can take your pick. Pop Pie Co. 4404 Park Blvd San Diego, CA 92116 619.501.4440 10 | Straight 🔥 Instagrammable Food San Diego Campfire Must Order: Young Guns Cocktail Photography Provided By: Devin Castaneda and Jed Villejo Photography Provided By: Devin Castaneda and Jed Villejo Campfire draws inspiration from the people, places and things that are dear to their hearts. And boy, that list of people, places and things must be beautiful considering the splendid presentation of their crafty cocktails. Try the Young Guns, which features mezcal, smoked guava, blood orange, passionfruit, damiana and lemon—cuteness in liquid form. Campfire 2725 State St Carlsbad, CA 92008 760.637.5121