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Brick & Flour ($$)
(2024 ratings)

1015 N Pacific Ave Map It!
Glendale, CA 91202
(818) 484-8449
brickandflour.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mess Hall"
  • Carne Asada Fries
    French fries, melted cheese, house salsa, guacamole, chipotle aioli, cilantro avocado aioli, sour cream; "no utensil required" -Fabio Viviani
4.0 out of 5
2024 ratings
classic Mexican staples w/ an artisanal twist
Broken Record [CLOSED]See Broken Record Video ($)
(1264 ratings)

1166 Geneva Ave Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 963-1713
  • Crispy Tiger Prawn Sandwich
    deep-fried prawns w/ crab salad mayo, sliced avocado, Louisiana hot sauce and lettuce on a sub roll; looks good
  • Oxtail Polenta
    pulled oxtail in "union sauce" on top of creamy polenta; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1264 ratings
[CLOSED]; "killer, inventive pub food"; offer about 300 types of whiskey...even whiskey is on tap; Other Recipes: Texas Tomato Toast w/ Roasted Garlic Spread & Homemade Ricotta
Broken Spanish [CLOSED]See Broken Spanish Video ($$$)
(949 ratings)

1050 S Flower St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 749-1460
  • Chicharron
    rubbed & rolled pork belly is slow-cooked 24 hours then deep fried; topped w/ seasonal micro-greens
4.0 out of 5
949 ratings
[CLOSED]; serving modern Mexican food
Broken Yolk CafeSee Broken Yolk Cafe Video ($$)
(1653 ratings)

1851 Garnet Ave Map It!
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 270-9655
www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "San Diego"
  • 12-Egg Omelet Challenge
    challenge: 12-egg omelet w/ cheese, chili, 2 biscuits and home fries; Adam won
3.5 out of 5
1653 ratings
opened in 1979
Brown Sugar Kitchen [CLOSED] ($$)
(3009 ratings)

2534 Mandela Pkwy Map It!
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 839-7685
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Soul Food"
  • Smoked Chicken & Shrimp Gumbo
    served w/ steamed basmati rice; looks good
3.5 out of 5
3009 ratings
[CLOSED]; #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Soul Food); new style, down home soul food, community & a welcoming vibe in West Oakland
Bruddah's Hawaiian FoodsSee Bruddah's Hawaiian Foods Video ($$)
(132 ratings)

1430 W Redondo Beach Blvd Map It!
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 323-9112
  • Corned Beef Hash Loco Moco
    pattied corned beef-potatoes on rice & topped w/ fried egg & gravy
3.5 out of 5
132 ratings
moved from original airing location (1033 W Gardena Blvd)
Bruxie ($$)
(1171 ratings)

1412 3rd St Promenade Map It!
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(424) 268-9955
bruxie.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Los Angeles, CA"
  • The "BAMF" Sandwich
    waffle sandwich w/ spicy buffalo sauce, mac & cheese, fried chicken; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1171 ratings
opened in 2010 w/ "one genius idea--the Fried Chicken & Waffle Sandwich...And boom! Awesomeness was born" (from its website)
Bubba's Fine Diner [CLOSED]
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566 San Anselmo Ave Map It!
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 459-6862
  • Ahi Tuna Potstickers
    fresh ahi tuna seasoned w/ fresh ginger,scallions & poached, then grilled & served over spinach w/ ginger soy sauce; "up there in some of the best pot stickers I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Softshell Crab BLT
    seasonal; two deep fried soft shell crabs, Applewood bacon, leaf lettuce, tomato & garlic basil aioli on sourdough
out of 5
0 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 1985; "strive for all local and organic" (from its website)
Buckeye RoadhouseSee Buckeye Roadhouse Video ($$$)
(1669 ratings)

15 Shoreline Hwy Map It!
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 331-2600
www.buckeyeroadhouse.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chocolate"
  • S'mores Pie
4.0 out of 5
1669 ratings
opened in 1937; beautiful Aspen lodge-style dining room adorned with vaulted ceilings and magnificent river-rock fireplace; Other Recipes: Seared Ahi Tuna w/ Asian Slaw
Buena VistaSee Buena Vista Video ($$)
(3144 ratings)

2765 Hyde St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 474-5044
thebuenavista.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Best Drink"
  • Irish Coffee
4.0 out of 5
3144 ratings
converted from a boardinghouse to a saloon in 1916 and then served its now famous Irish Coffee in 1952
Bulgarini GelatoSee Bulgarini Gelato Video ($$)
(675 ratings)

749 E Altadena Dr Map It!
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 791-6174
www.bulgarinigelato.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Ice Creamy"
  • Torta Gelato w/ Chocolate & Pistachio
    pistachios & powdered chocolate imported from Italy
4.0 out of 5
675 ratings
"a favorite of L.A. Weekly & Wall St. Journal" (from its website)
Bun Shop [CLOSED] ($)
(1789 ratings)

151 N Western Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 468-1031
  • Ba'Corn Cheese
    corn, bacon, mozzarella cheese, jalapeno, scallions served in a small skillet; looks good
  • Kalbi Bun
    signature dish; beef, tempura onion, mixed greens, spicy aioli on an Asian steamed bun
4.0 out of 5
1789 ratings
[CLOSED]; "bao and brew spot"; 2 childhood friends who started in a food truck that opened a brick-and-mortar joint in 2014
Burger MeSee Burger Me Video ($$)
(1114 ratings)

10418 Donner Pass Rd Map It!
Truckee, CA 96160
(530) 587-8852
www.burgermetruckee.com
  • Italian Stallion Burger
    fan favorite; bison burger, Provolone cheese, Genoa salami, mortadella, hot chopped Boston peppers, Cabernet vinaigrette; looks good; #10 in Triple D's "Top 10 Burgers" (voted by viewers)
  • Truckee Trainwreck
    Meyer beef burger, cheddar cheese, onion ring, turkey chili (w/ peanut butter in it), fried egg (Guy got it w/o the egg); looks good
4.0 out of 5
1114 ratings
fresh, fast & funky; cook everything fresh to order; owner donates time to hunger relief agency and used this location to store the donated foods that feeds 28,000 families per year...lead to the restaurant opening
Burnt Crumbs [CLOSED] ($$)
(628 ratings)

21058 Pacific Coast Hwy Map It!
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 374-0777
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Orange County, CA"
  • Spaghetti Grilled Cheese
    pressed spaghetti, fresh mozzarella, sourdough bread, meat sauce, marinara dipping sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
628 ratings
[CLOSED]; started as food truck & now bricks-and-mortar joint in Lot 579 (food court)
Button Mash ($$)
(695 ratings)

1391 Sunset Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 250-9903
buttonmashla.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Kids' Menu"
  • Mac and Cheese w/ Bacon
    macaroni, cheddar, gruyere, caramelized onion, bacon bits & crispy shallots; looks good!
4.0 out of 5
695 ratings
est. 2015; nostalgic arcade bar & restaurant
Cafe 222See Cafe 222 Video ($$)
(2317 ratings)

222 Island Ave Map It!
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9902
www.cafe222.com
4.0 out of 5
2317 ratings
est. in 1991; "functional funky-industrial atmosphere to compliment her (owner Terryl Gavre) quirky eclectic style of cooking" (from its website)
Cafe CittiSee Cafe Citti Video ($$)
(616 ratings)

2792 4th St. Map It!
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 523-2690
www.cafecitti.com
  • Ravioli all Citti
    top seller; pork-based filling topped w/ creamy tomato sauce; made fresh everyday; looks good
  • Pizza
  • Polenta
4.0 out of 5
616 ratings
family-run & owned; northern Italian cuisine
Cafe Coyote ($$)
(7143 ratings)

2461 San Diego Ave Map It!
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 291-4695
www.cafecoyoteoldtown.com
  • Deep-Fried Ice Cream
    vanilla ice cream covered in corn flakes, deep-fried & topped w/ honey, whipped cream & a cherry; served w/ a flavored tortilla; looks good
3.5 out of 5
7143 ratings
#55 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 1973; landmark in Old Town San Diego's Historic Walking District; festive atmosphere w/ "Mexican Tortilla Ladies", splashing fountains & strolling mariachis; numerous awards including Best Mexican restaurant & best margaritas (w/ over 120 tequilas to choose from)
Cafe Des Artistes [CLOSED]See Cafe Des Artistes Video ($$$)
(133 ratings)

1534 N McCadden Pl Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 469-7300
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Cheesy"
  • Mac & Cheese
3.0 out of 5
133 ratings
[CLOSED]
Cafe Fanny [CLOSED]See Cafe Fanny Video ($$)
(223 ratings)

1603 San Pablo Ave Map It!
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 524-5447
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "In a Bowl"
  • Organic Granola w/ Fruit & Yogart
    homemade granola
3.5 out of 5
223 ratings
[CLOSED]
Cafe JacquelineSee Cafe Jacqueline Video ($$$)
(696 ratings)

1454 Grant Ave Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 981-5565
  • Strawberry Souffle
    serves 2 to 4 persons; "best souffle I've ever had...hands down!"-Alton Brown
4.0 out of 5
696 ratings
it's a souffle restaurant
Cafe Nooner [CLOSED]See Cafe Nooner Video ($$)
(312 ratings)

409 Opera Aly Map It!
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-4663
  • Pulled Pork
    Creole-based rub pork shoulder braised, then pulled & crusted on flat top; served on roll w/ BBQ sauce & slaw; looks good
  • Lamb Creole Kebob Plate
    char-grilled lamb kebobs, marinated in house marinade & served w/ grilled veggies, bright rice, roasted red pepper hummus & grilled flatbread; choice of Creole BBQ, creamy cucumber, remoulade or honey-tahini sauce
4.0 out of 5
312 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2008; mom-and-pop joint serving creole-Mediterranean fusion cuisine & using local & organic ingredients; Other Recipes: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Cafe Rolle [CLOSED] ($$)
(1218 ratings)

5357 H St Map It!
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 455-9140
  • Chicken Pate w/ Goat Cheese
  • Lentil Salad w/ Prawns
    prawns marinated in marinated in olive oil, garlic and herbs
4.5 out of 5
1218 ratings
[CLOSED]; like a Paris bistro w/ chef from Paris; French food at a decent price; Other Recipes: Quiche Lorraine
Caioti Pizza Cafe ($$)
(708 ratings)

4346 Tujunga Ave Map It!
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 761-3588
www.caiotipizzacafe.com
As Seen On:
Pizza Paradise
  • Barbecue Chicken Pizza
    popular
  • Pizza
    Thin crust
4.0 out of 5
708 ratings
Gourmet pizza
Cake Monkey BakerySee Cake Monkey Bakery Video ($$)
(397 ratings)

7807 Beverly Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 932-1142
www.cakemonkey.com
  • Peanut Butter El Rollo
    chocolate cake rolled up w/ housemade peanut buttercream & coated w/ bittersweet Belgian chocolate; looks good
4.5 out of 5
397 ratings
est. 2008; pastry shop specializing in retro treats & miniature cakes, plus pies, cookies & scones
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