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With stylish shops and hip restaurants in the heart of San Diego's LGBTQ scene, the intersection of Fifth and University avenues is making a comeback as one of the city's most bustling thoroughfares.
Hillcrest sign
University & Fifth Avenue
1. NEW
Salt & Cleaver
House-made sausage and veggie sandwiches pair well with cocktails and beer. 3805 Fifth Avenue
2. NEW
Blue Ribbon Rustic Kitchen
Artisan handmade pasta and Italian food are served in a dim, romantic atmosphere. 530 University Avenue
3. NEW
Commonwealth Ultra Lounge
This historic, modern building houses an opulent interior, craft cocktails, beer, and bites. 1263 University Avenue
4. NEW
Project Pie
Build your own pizza at this new, fast-casual custom pizza joint. 3888 Fourth Avenue
5. NEW
Harvey Milk’s American Diner
This new diner donates a percentage of every tab to the Harvey Milk Foundation. 535 University Avenue
6. NEW
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This boutique offers an electic, stylish mix of home décor and hostess gifts. 1029 University Avenue
Sundays:
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Decmeber 10:
Hillcrest Town Council
December 12:
Taste n’ Tinis
7. Hash House a Go Go
Classic yet twisted fare loads up giant platters for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 3628 Fifth Avenue
8. Snooze
Get in line early for unique pancakes, Benedicts, and Bloody Marys. 3940 Fifth Avenue
9. D Bar
Savor elegant desserts, from soufflés to macarons, as well as brunch, lunch, and dinner. 3930 Fifth Avenue
10. Gossip Grill
This bar hosting generous happy hours caters primarily to the ladies. 1440 University Avenue
11. Hillcrest Brewing Company and Uptown Tavern
These spots tap the hops that other gay bars are lacking. HBC: 1458 University Avenue Uptown Tavern: 1236 University Avenue
12. Edith Ernestine
Shop a variety of styles and eras in this vintage clothing hotspot. 3775 Park Boulevard
13. Before I Die Wall
Grab some chalk and reflect on life at Candy Chang’s famous, interactive public art wall, outside Alibi.
1403 University Avenue
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