Roger rated this Gaslamp hookah lounge 3 stars, calling the coffee and hookah decent, though the small space is always packed and seating is hard to come by.
A low-key rooftop whiskey-cocktail bar above a Gaslamp hotel; Roger says the list is smaller than Whiskey House or Aero's but the Old Fashioned or Sazerac still hits, alongside tasty tater tots.
A family-owned Gaslamp taqueria Roger calls a great substitute for El Gordo, with more generous portions and carne asada, adobada, and birria all on point.
From the order notes
Carne asada · Adobada · Birria
Go for
Tacos near the Gaslamp · A family-run alternative to El Gordo
A needed cafe/lounge for the Convoy area with puffles, coffee concoctions, and tea, which Roger reviewed during its soft opening — plenty of space with outlets, in a hip, modern remodel of the old Big Joy space.
From the order notes
Puffles · Coffee concoctions · Tea beverages
Go for
A Convoy-area coffee and dessert stop · Working with outlets nearby
Roger caught this Hillcrest donut-and-coffee shop mid-construction at the old Wienerschnitzel site and liked the fresh, hot donuts and strong-brewed coffee at the outdoor patio.
