The Taste of North Park is one of San Diego’s best foodie events of the year. This year, it will take place from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 7 2023. As a highlight, MICHELIN Guide-recognized Mabel’s Gone Fishing will be participating, one of 40+ restaurants, shops, and cafes. The group of Taste of North Park restaurants features several types of cuisine, including Cajun, Japanese, Middle Eastern, Mexican, Thai, and elevated brewpub food. Vegan and vegetarian options will be available.
Restaurants and breweries include 619 Spirits, Better Blendz, Bivouac Ciderworks & Restaurant, City Tacos, Communal Coffee, Eggies Encontro, Fairplay, Falafel Heights, Fatboy’s Deli & Spirits, Flap Your Jacks, Gelati & Peccati, HOB Coffee, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Kairoa Brewing Company, Louisiana Purchase, Made By Light Wines, Modern Times Flavordome, Mom’s Chicken & Waffles, Northside Shack, One Door North, Pinky’s Cafe, Pretzels & Pints, Redwing Bar & Grill, Seek Beer Co., Señor Mango’s, Shank & Bone, Stay Classy, Subterranean Coffee, Swami’s Cafe, Tabu Shabu, Thai Time, The Original 40 Brewing Company, The Seventh House, The Smoking Goat, True North Tavern, Truffle, and Working Class.
There are three ticketing options – $65 for both food and beverage tastings, $45 for food only, and $30 for beverages only. Tickets may be purchased in advance here, and it is likely there will be no day-of sales due to an anticipated sellout. You can check in and pick up your punch cards at any one of three check-in locations – Haven (3381 30th Street), Louisiana Purchase (2305 University Ave), or North Park Mini Park (3812 29th Street). The event is for all ages; however, to participate in alcoholic beverage tastings guests will need to pick up a wristband at check-in as well.
To promote environmental responsibility while enhancing attendee convenience, Taste of North Park this year will introduce two electric shuttles that participants can use to hop on and off along University Avenue and 30th Street. Emission-free transportation will help minimize the e
vent’s carbon footprint and contribute to the overall sustainability of the community.
Some top insider tips to look out for this year…
Bivouac Ciderworks is debuting a new concept this fall, the Bivouac Adventure Lodge, which will be adjacent to the current taproom.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is our pick for best ice cream in San Diego and a cant-miss at the event.
Truffle is a newer restaurant that has been blowing up on social media — anyone who loves truffle should make sure to head here early on in the day.
The Seventh House impresses with experiences like a Tarot Card reader, belly dancers, and live music. While it isn’t confirmed if they’ll have entertainment at the event, they often put on a show for high impact events like this!
The Smoking Goat is one of the mainstays in North Park, having been there for thirteen delicious years. Read more about The Smoking Goat in our feature article.
