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Address:
2736 Adams Ave.
San Diego, CA 92116

Neighborhood:
University Heights

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Cuisine:
International

Price: $30 and under

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Café 21 - University Heights Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.cafe-21.com
Email: info@cafe-21.com
Phone: (619) 640-2121
Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Tuesday - SUnday: 8:00am - 4:00pm; Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: International, Global, International
Executive Chef: Chef Leyla
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
Catering: We're a family-owned restaurant bringing you tasty catering for events, corporate affairs, and much more. We provide our customers with great food and fabulous service. So whether you need catering service for a family reunion or you're looking for corporate caterers, Cafe 21 is ready to serve you. Call today to learn more about our mouth-watering menu and our top-quality service!

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Cross Street: Idaho
Parking: Street Parking

A word from Café 21 - University Heights

Café 21 is a full-service eatery, with Azerbaiijan roots, where you'll encounter a unique approach to a gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Café 21 - University Heights

4.4

55 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem

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59 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

59 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(49)
fit for foodies(45)
great for brunch(22)

great for lunch(19)
special occasion(13)
notable wine list(11)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (59)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food was very good and reasonably

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was very good and reasonably priced. The salads were big enough for a main course and were delicious."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was our second visit

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was our second visit to Cafe 21 and as with the first the food was excellent. We love the creative combinations that are in the choices, service is very warm and friendly. One thing we noted is that our waitress stopped at other tables to show a dish that was being delivered to another table, customers could see what the choices looked like, great idea!! We will be back. We live in the area, so it is great to have a wonderful place like this for ourselves as well as for guest we may be entertaining."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Smaller is better

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Looked the feel of the place, Loved the food. A great find"

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I'm happy this place is in

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2010

Dined on 03/23/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I'm happy this place is in our neighborhood. Prices and portions are perfect for my girlfriend and me to share a salad and an entree and the food, service and ambience are consistently above average and often great."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Yummy!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/20/2012

2007

Dined on 03/20/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"delicious food with unusual flavors. good service."

Dined on 03/20/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was alright, but the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2012

2010

Dined on 03/21/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was alright, but the service was outstanding. Hoping to try the other items on the menu!"

Dined on 03/21/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great meal once again. They

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/08/2012

2006

Dined on 03/08/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great meal once again. They never disappoint. The Chicken Cristo was amazing. We've eaten there so many times and that was our first time having that. I can't believe it took us this long to try it. Had the lamb and stuffed chicken, both excellent. No matter how full we get, we can never leave anything on the plate to take home. It's just too great."

Dined on 03/08/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Happy Regular Customer

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2010

Dined on 03/03/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food at Cafe 21 is not only interesting and reasonably priced, it is outstandingly delicious. I am among their fans who eat at one of their restaurants frequently and I like to introduce other people to them, as well."

Dined on 03/03/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The restaurant was super noisy,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2006

Dined on 03/03/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The restaurant was super noisy, we asked to be seated outside which was fine but you are in liquor store parking lot. Everyone liked their food. I ordered the shirt ribs but they were somewhat tough. I sent them back and they allowed me to order something else but it took a while so everyone was finished eating by the time I got it. Not a big deal. I ordered the Khan Pilaf which was really nice."

Dined on 03/03/2012

2006

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Unfortunately the service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/24/2012

2011

Dined on 02/24/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Unfortunately the service wasn't good...it took forever to get a drink (tea) and a long time to get our order taken, but luckily the food was incredible!! I had the stuffed chicken with mozarella and feta cheese with squash and a saffron cream on the side. It was outstanding. They have a great wine and tea selection too. If it weren't for the bad service we would have given this place 100% positive reviews."