Hillcrest Brewing Company Bar & Pizzeria
Grab a stool at the bar and order whatever seasonal IPA they're pouring. The pizza comes out of the oven with char marks that mean something. University Avenue gets crowded by 6, which is exactly when you want to be three drinks in and debating toppings with the person next to you.
Order the seasonal IPA and a pizza with whatever they're pushing that night. The sourdough crust is the reason you came here.
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- 1458 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
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