@brittneyau • The Broad - DTLA
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The Friendly Tavern is located at 2632 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, in the North Park neighborhood.
































































The Friendly Tavern is a casual, cozy burger spot on University Ave in San Diego's North Park neighborhood, beloved for its no-frills dirty flat top smash burgers. The signature Friendly OG Dirty Flat Top comes loaded with two smash patties, cheese, onions, and a standout garlic aioli that keeps regulars coming back. Location-exclusive burger specials, like a rotating Breakfast Burger, give this Tavern location its own identity beyond the original. Crispy fries and a laid-back atmosphere round out the experience, and the space offers plenty of outdoor seating. The Tavern also serves alcohol, so it suits everything from a casual solo outing to a relaxed group hangout.