A reliable breakfast and lunch spot is essential to have wherever you live. Something to fall back on when it is time to chow down but your choice anxiety gets the best of you. And if you live in San Diego, one of those places should be LIV Juice Bar And Smoothies, which offers some of the best breakfast and lunch in Hillcrest.

Dishing out more than its namesake, LIV Juice Bar And Smoothies makes simple, delicious, and healthier food for breakfast and lunch seekers. Our emphasis here is on their consistency – no matter when, or what, you order, it is spot on.

Location: Hillcrest neighborhood, 1251 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

How much do we like it?

We would go out of our way to eat here

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Acai bowl, chicken chipotle sandwich, power nutrient juice (we’re not the best food photographers but it’s darn good).

Why We Like LIV Juice Bar And Smoothies

It is hard not to like a place that is consistent in flavor, quality and service.

An order at the counter restaurant, LIV delivers good on the juices, smoothies and health shots, our favorite being the tangy, green Liv Signature smoothie. But they also deliver great breakfast including burritos with scrambled eggs, potatoes, cheese, and crispy bacon (proper crispy), veggie or ham omelets, and egg plates. They also have one of the best acai bowls in San Diego – we like to add peanut butter. Lunch does not fall short either, with hearty salads, soups, and stacked sandwiches like the chicken chipotle on sourdough.

But what good is all that deliciousness unless it is done with the same quality, freshness, and love every single time? After eating here for the last several years, sometimes multiple days in a row, we can confirm this place has perfected their method for preparing and crafting their food so that it never falls short of your expectations

We can’t forget to mention the friendly service which is clearly part of their ethos as much as making good food. Always greeting their customers and helping you with a smile, it feels good knowing the people making your food are friendly, too.

Final Word On LIV Juice Bar And Smoothies

We like that LIV takes a simpler approach, not trying to overwhelm you with a hipster juice factory vibe. This, and all the aforementioned delights, make it one of the best restaurants in Hillcrest grab a solid lunch or breakfast.

And for that, we suggest you make LIV Juice Bar And Smoothies one of your go-to spots. We did.