At Cafe 21, it’s always a happy hour! We’re serving up breakfast/brunch, dinner and a complete line of craft cocktails every day of the week. As one of the most innovative restaurants in the Gaslamp District and University Heights, we’re committed to changing the way our customers think about food. If you’re looking for a delicious, gluten-free & organic restaurant in San Diego, then you’ve come to the right place. As a champion of sustainable farming, we only use locally grown organic ingredients for a socially conscious farm-to-table dining experience. We use hormone-free meats and yeast-free bread to accommodate all dietary restrictions. We’ll even cater your next event, and provide the same level of service that you can expect at our restaurants. Experience live local music seven days a week, a soothing atmosphere, and the best happy hour in downtown San Diego. It’s all happening right here at Cafe 21. Check out our centrally located, University Heights restaurant on Adams Avenue, for an intimate dining experience in a vibrant, emerging neighborhood.
Head Chef - LEYLA JAVADOV Chef Leylas' philosophy: Know what is in your food. Make it fresh, make it delicious. Cafe 21 is a labor of love born out of her desire to live life through holistic, healthy and farm-fresh food. She makes her meals from scratch, and the flavor is out of this world.