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05/25/2026
Chef Collabs Vol.4 Ep.5 w/ Chef of … The Wrench Surf ‘n’ Turf…. 2x smashed patties, fried big eye/albacore patty, cheesy curry sauce, butter braised onions, pickled daikon and garlic aioli…. Only $13!?! Holy smokes! Rumor has is it, the first 150 of ya will get your bouche amused with a free sushi treat!
05/20/2026
Chili Cheese Dog’s and Bioga’s!
Detroit style coney and beer chz sauce on a 1/4lb. dog or OG Dirty Flat Top boiga…. Only $7 for the dog and $10 for the boiga!?! Available at all 3 locations!
05/17/2026
Meat & Potatoes v.28 with 2x smashed patties, three-cheese scalloped potato croquette, hatch chilis, ham, bacon, cheddar, chz sauce, loaded crème fraiche… only $10!?! Good Golly! Available now at Tavern and Convoy St. locations!
05/09/2026
Chicken Bakes are back! White wine braised chicken thighs, bacon, mozzarella, and a house Caesar for all yer dipping needs…only $14!?! Oh Boy!! Available all weekend at 30th St!
05/08/2026
Surf ‘n’ Turf v.23…. Swordfish schnitzel, 2x smashed patties, hickory smoked gouda, tartar sauce, parsley and lemon…. Only $12!?! Holy Smokes! Available now only at Convoy!
05/04/2026
Chef Collabs Vol.4 Ep.4 w/ of … The Short Rib Mac ‘n’ Chz Boiga…. 2 smashed patties, Doritos crusted Mac n Chz croquette, sliced braised short rib, american chz, butter braised onions, garlic horseradish aioli, and bourbon bbq sauce….only $12!?!? OH BOY! Available now at the 30th St location!
04/29/2026
A staff favorite is back! The Gyro Pizza… crispy gyro, feta, sliced pepperoncini’s, greek dressing….only $3.50/slice or $28 for the whole pie! Geewhiz!! Only at 30th St. friends
04/13/2026
Chef Collabs Vol.4 Ep.2 w/ Chef
Phil came with a two-piece today! First up, Kare-Kare Cheesesteak with chopped top sirloin, butter braised onions, peanut butter sauce, pickled fresnos, and beer cheese sauce…. Next up a Hot Dog Bolognese Stromboli with banana ketchup, pepperoni, mozzarella and ricotta… both specials are $12 each!
04/06/2026
Chef Collabs Vol.4 Ep.1 w/ …
Flying Harpoon Burger with, 1 smashed patty, pineapple-crab glazed pork belly, pepper jack, grilled marinated pineapple, furikake vidalia relish, pepper-jelly, crispy garlic, and teriyaki glaze… only $13!?! Chee-Hoo! Pair it with a strong Zombie courtesy of our friend ! Only at the Tavern location now!
04/02/2026
Ultimate Chicken Parm 2.0! Breaded n fried bolognese raviolo, giant chicken nugg, fatty-marinara, ricotta., parm, and a smidge of garlic aioli…. Only $10!?! Oh Boy! Only at 30th St!
03/03/2026
Bordelaise & Bone Marrow! Our classic OG Dirty Flat Top paired with a split bone and veal-demi bordelaise sauce for all your dipping needs… only $14!?!? Oh Boy! Available today at 30th St!
02/27/2026
McFriendly Crabby Filet-O-Fish!! Smoked brown-butter crab dip, fried Alaskan po***ck square, pepper jack, house pickles, Old Bay gremolata aioli, and chives…. Only $14!?! Good Golly! Only available at the Tavern and Convoy locations!
02/25/2026
Cheesesteak Burger! Sliced ribeye, wiz, 1x smashed patty, hatch chilis, butter braised onions, american chz, and garlic aioli…only $12!?! Available now at Tavern and Convoy locations!
02/22/2026
Chicken Bakes are back! Braised chicken thighs, mozzarella, parmesan, bacon, and house Caesar for all your dipping needs! Only $14!?!? Good Golly! Only at 30th St!
02/19/2026
Cordon Bleu Fried Chicken! Crispy fried chicken thigh, seared ham, swiss cheese, pickled fresnos, piment d espelette aioli…. Only $12!?! Sacrebleu!
Only at 30th St!
02/19/2026
It’s soup weather again, so we made a Chopped Cheese Chowda! Our classic OG dirty flat top chopped, American chz, butter braised onions, chopped chilis, potato’s, bacon, cheddar, and scallions…. only $10!?! Oh Boy!! Available now at TAVERN and CONVOY locations!
02/11/2026
It’s raining so here’s some soup! Loaded Scalloped Potato Soup…. with Hamms beer cheese, scalloped potatoes, ham, bacon, roasted jalapeno, butter braised onions, sour cream, and scallions… only $10!?! Geewhiz! Only available at the Tavern and Convoy St. locations!
02/10/2026
Pastrami Strombolis! House-made pastrami, swiss, mozzarella, spicy dijon, and secret sauce v.4.5 for all your dipping needs….only $16!?! Oh Boy!! Only at 30th St. y’all!
02/07/2026
Obligatory “Big Game” spesh… Smoked ‘n’ Fried Buffalo Wings with black garlic and black n bleu ranch’s for all your dipping needs! AVAILABLE SUPER BOWL SUNDAY ONLY at the Tavern location only! 5 wings for $6!?!? Holy Smokes! Be the coolest one at your football party and bring em The Friendly.
01/31/2026
Spicy S**t Kicker! 2x smashed patties, smoky ghost pepper jack, spicy house bbq sauce, candied bacon, fried jalapeños, jalapeno/garlic aioli… only $10!?!? Holy Smokes! Available at 4681 Convoy St for the next few days!
Address
4592 30th Street
San Diego, CA
92116
To reach 30th Street in San Diego via public transport, you can take the bus or the trolley to City College Station. From there, head north on 14th Street until you reach F Street, where you can turn right and continue onto 30th Street.
If driving, you can take the CA-94 East and exit at 30th Street. Follow 30th Street northbound until you reach F Street then make a left turn. The Friendly will be on your right-hand side.
Public parking is available around the area including street parking while some businesses offer their car parks for free or paid public parking also.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
12pm - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
12pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
12pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 2pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 2pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 10pm |
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What people say
The Friendly on 30th Street in San Diego is a must-visit pizza place for anyone who loves delicious food. They offer both pizza by the slice and whole NY pies, as well as daily chef-crafted specials that are sure to satisfy your cravings. The restaurant has gained a reputation for its unique and mouth-watering specials, such as the Friendsgiving Sandwiches, which feature duck fat confit turkey, mashed potato-sausage stuffing croquette coated in stuffing, cranberry-cream cheese shmear, and a side of gravy for dipping - all for just $10!
Other specials include the Oktoberfest Boiga with two smashed patties, two slices of cheese, butter-braised onions, bacon-braised sauerkraut, and mustard for only $8. The Meatball Stromboli is another favorite among customers - it's made with housemade meatballs, red sauce, ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella and served with a side of ranch for just $12.
If you're looking for classic American fare at an affordable price point, The Friendly also offers the Classic American Cheese Boiga with two smashed patties, two slices of cheese, ketchup, mustard, pickles and onion - all for only $6! And if you're feeling adventurous try their Beef Bacon Mac and Cheese boiga featuring beef bacon from their local supplier.
Overall The Friendly on 30th Street is a great spot to grab some delicious food at an affordable price point. Their daily specials are always changing so be sure to check them out frequently to see what new creations they have come up with!
