Explore the top 5 spots in San Diego's Golden Hill neighborhood
55 Thai Kitchen | Photo: Alejandro F./Yelp
Visiting Golden Hill, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this San Diego neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a cheesesteak emporium to a salon/barbershop with a throwback feel.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Golden Hill, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Giorgino's
Topping the list is traditional American spot Giorgino's, which specializes in sandwiches. Located at 1237 28th St. (between A and B streets), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 756 reviews on Yelp.
The eatery's menu mainstays include cheesesteak sandwiches, pork rolls, hamburgers and hot dogs.
2. 55 Thai Kitchen
Next up is 55 Thai Kitchen, at 2601 Broadway (between 26th and 27th streets). With 4.5 stars out of 481 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The restaurant — one of the brand's four locations in the San Diego market — offers Thai soups and salads, noodle and fried-rice dishes and curry, basil and ginger plates.
3. Pizzeria Luigi
Pizzeria Luigi is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, at 1137 25th St. (between C and B streets), four stars out of 1,593 reviews.
One of three locations, this spot features the eatery's New York-style custom pies, slices from the case, sub sandwiches and baked items like calzones and stromboli.
4. Tiger Eye Hair
Tiger Eye Hair, a hair salon, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 140 Yelp reviews. Head over to 811 25th St., Suite 105 (between East and F streets), to see for yourself.
Located in a former gas station, this combination salon/barbershop works to provide a throwback experience to when such businesses were a community hub.
5. Panchitas Bakery
Finally, check out Panchitas Bakery, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 302 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican bakery at 2519 C St. (between 25th and 26th streets).
The bakery's specialties include pan dulce, fritas and conchas.
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