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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated August 2026.
Gold Finch Modern Delicatessen · La Jolla
A modern Jewish deli for the giant latke with horseradish cream, caramelized onions, and mushrooms.
Madi · Normal Heights
Blackberry-and-goat-cheese pancakes balancing fruity sweetness with a tangy finish.
ASA Bakery · East Village
A bakery-café whose crispy curry pan is the move alongside the morning coffee.
Cocina 35 · Liberty Station
Some of the city's best chilaquiles: crunchy, perfectly salted chips under habanero-cilantro salsa.