August 27, 2025

Taste of College area returns Sept. 28 with trolley tours to every stop

The Taste of College Area is returning for its second year on Sunday, September 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., so bring your appetite.

Snacks from neighborhood mainstays including Scrimshaw Coffee, SciEats, The Luau, and The Mesa Bar & Grill are included in the self-guided tasting tour, along with new restaurants highlighting the area’s developing culinary scene. From El Cajon Boulevard and 54th Street to 73rd Street and the SDSU campus, the stops along the route are connected by free Old Town Trolley trips.

According to Jim Schneider, executive director of the College Area Business District, this event honors the businesses and individuals that contribute to the College Area’s uniqueness. It’s a call to Greater San Diego to come find hidden treasures and experience the College Area’s varied and eclectic food scene like never before.

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General entry is $45 on the day of the event or $40 in advance (plus a tax). Ages 21 and older can purchase $50 VIP tickets, which include a commemorative shot glass (while supplies last) and discounted beverages at specific bars. Additional savings are available with the early bird promo codes EARLY20 in July and EARLY10 in August. Groups of ten or more can receive a 5% discount.

www.tasteofcollegearea.com for tickets.

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