Burgers
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Yelp Turns 15 @ One Paseo
I was excited to attend Yelp’s 15th birthday party. Looks like lots of other Yelpers were too as the parking lot was full. Luckily there was free valet parking. Nice. I watched so the valet guys ran back from the hidden parking lot far far away.
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Jack In the Box – Miramar Road
I remember the first time I visited Jack in the Box. There was a cute Jack in the Box as the sign and the corporate logo. Nice cashier gave me a balloon and I ordered my first hot apple turnover. Crust was crunchy and there was a sweet apple filling. One of the best desserts I’ve ever had.
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Great Maple – UTC
When I first moved to the area there was a Chinese restaurant next to this spot. It was kinda dark in there as the only sunlight that made it inside was from the front door and the window next to it. It closed before they demolished that part of the mall to create Great Maple and the parking structure surrounding Great Maple.
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The Friendly + Chris’ Ono Grinds Island Grill
I noticed The Friendly on Yelp. People thought the cheeseburger here was the best in town so I thought I’d give it a try. There was a short line at lunch time. When it was my turn I asked for the burger plain.
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Cafe 21 – University Heights
Many times I have tried the lemonade from soda fountains. I never liked the Coke or Pepsi version. They don’t taste like real lemon juice and there is no lemon pulp. Cafe 21’s take on lemonade taste fresh squeezed. They have down the lemon flavor and the bits of lemon pulp. There is a little sweetness but not too much. Very refreshing.
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Fuddruckers – Mira Mesa
I miss the neon lights and the anachronisms which caught my eye while my burger was cooking on the flattop.
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Farmer Boys – Yelp Elite Week 2018
I drove by Farmer Boys on the way to the buffet at Valley View Casino many times. As the years went by open space, farms, and houses disappeared mall rose up. As Valley View grew more popular the buffet line got to long for me and I stopped going. I don’t see any more farms in Escondido but Farmer Boys is still here. I visited for Yelp Elite Week.
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Carl’s Jr – Rosecrans St
Not much of a lunch crowd and no line. I decided to try the $6 burger.
