Seven fast food chains operate inside Hillcrest's 92103 ZIP code, a relatively small count given the neighborhood's density — Hillcrest diners lean heavily toward independent restaurants and the fast-casual tier over traditional quick-service chains.
142 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-209-3636
2601 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-239-8361
3715 India St, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-600-0096
1251 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-688-3997
120w Washington St Suite B, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-228-9236
3702 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-295-4666
406 University Ave #A, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-487-1183
670 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-299-9105
1010 University Ave # 101, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-452-2856
3807 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-260-3555
734 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-209-3688
120 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-297-1326
420 Robinson Ave STE F, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-693-5040
3886 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-296-1734
220 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-260-8306
804 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-298-1273
409 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-675-2258
1414 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 858-398-7849
127 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-505-2627
Five Guys on University Avenue covers the better-burger chain segment with fresh-ground patties and hand-cut fries. The two Jack in the Box locations anchor the late-night drive-thru end of the market for Hillcrest residents leaving Fifth Avenue bars. Panda Express and Chipotle Mexican Grill cover the fast-casual chain side for weekday lunch trade.
Subway handles the national sandwich chain lane, and Cluck N' Sip rounds out the category from Mission Hills with fried chicken quick-service. Hillcrest diners generally prefer the American restaurants subcategory of 29 independent spots or the delis and sandwiches subcategory over chain fast food — a pattern reflected in how few fast-food listings the neighborhood actually holds. The subcategory is part of the full dining category of 166 listings. For beachside fast food, residents head to Pacific Beach.
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