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05/31/2026
Come on down to the post-race block party for the ROCK 'N' ROLL SAN DIEGO MARATHON located at Waterfront Park. We are directly across the street... in front of the San Diego Maritime Museum... TODAY from 10am to 4pm.
05/30/2026
🥗🧀 NEW SPECIAL ALERT! 🧀🥗
Join us today and tomorrow at the Maritime Museum of San Diego and try our newest creation:
🌟 The GRILLED CHEESE SALAD 🌟
A fresh bed of crisp Romaine lettuce topped with juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, and red onion... then finished with our deliciously unique Grilled Cheese Sandwich Croutons! 😍
It's the perfect combination of fresh, crunchy, cheesy, and satisfying—especially while enjoying a day on the beautiful San Diego waterfront.
📍 Maritime Museum of San Diego
📅 Today & Tomorrow
⏰ While supplies last!
Come aboard for lunch and see why everyone is talking about our newest menu item. Who says you have to choose between a salad and a grilled cheese? 😉
🥗🧀🚚
05/30/2026
🚚🧀 We're heading back to the beautiful waterfront this weekend!
Join us Saturday and Sunday (05/30 - 05/31) in front of the Maritime Museum of San Diego for all your grilled cheese and tater tot favorites!
Whether you're spending the day exploring the historic ships, strolling along the harbor, or just looking for a delicious lunch, we've got you covered.
Come enjoy a fresh, hot grilled cheese, loaded tater tots, and beautiful views of San Diego Bay. Bring your family, friends, and your appetite!
📍 In front of the Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 N Harbor DriveSan Diego, CA 92101
This Saturday & Sunday
⏰ Serving from 10am-5pm
We can't wait to see you on the waterfront! 🧀🚚⚓
05/24/2026
🍓🧀 We’re bringing the cheesy goodness to the Vista Strawberry Festival, TODAY, MAY 24th! 🧀🍓
Come find our food booth (next to the Beer Garden) and treat yourself to crispy golden tater tots, ooey-gooey grilled cheese sandwiches, and all the festival vibes!
Nothing pairs better with a day full of strawberries than comfort food fresh off the grill. 😋
Bring your appetite, your friends, and your stretchy pants 😂
We can’t wait to serve you at the festival!
05/17/2026
Escondido Street Festival is poppin!! Come on down and pay us a visit! We are here until 6:00 p.m. today
05/17/2026
🎉 Join us tomorrow at the Escondido Street Festival!
We’ll be serving up all your favorites at our food booth this SUNDAY, MAY 17th from 10:00am–6:00pm in downtown Escondido!
Come enjoy a full day of great food, live entertainment, shopping, and family fun at one of North County’s biggest street fairs. Stop by, grab a bite, and say hello — we’d love to see you there!
We will be on the corner of Broadway and Grand Avenue.
📍 Escondido Street Festival
🗓 Sunday, May 17
⏰ 10am–6pm
Bring your appetite and your friends! 🙌
05/15/2026
We’re hitting the road this Saturday and heading out to the BRICK & BARN ANTIQUE SHOW! 🚚🧀
Join us on Saturday, May 16th, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM for a day of incredible vintage finds, one-of-a-kind treasures… and of course, your favorite grilled cheese & tater tots!
It’s the perfect time to shop for something unique—skip the big box stores and find a gift with some history and charm.
Come browse, shop, and grab some comfort food while you’re at it. We’d love to see you there!
📍 Brick & Barn Antique Show
29200 Miller Rd,
Valley Center, CA 92082
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM this Saturday
05/03/2026
We will be at the CARLSBAD STREET FAIRE tomorrow, SUNDAY, May 3rd, 2026 from 8am-5pm!!!
The largest one-day street fair in the United States!!!.
There will be over 900 vendors, an international food court, children's rides, and a beer garden.
We will be located a "stone's throw" from the Coaster Train Station... in the food court.
We hope to see you there!!!
05/02/2026
SUNDAY, MAY 3rd, 2026 from 8am-5pm!!!
The largest one-day street fair in the United States is the CARLSBAD STREET FAIRE, held in Carlsbad, California.
There will be over 900 vendors, an international food court, children's rides, and a beer garden.
We will be located a "stone's throw" from the Coaster Train Station... in the food court.
We hope to see you there!!!
05/02/2026
We’re dropping anchor TODAY in front of the SAN DIEGO MARITIME MUSEUM from 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM, serving up your grilled cheese favorites and crispy tater tots! 🚚🧀
Perfect day to stroll the waterfront, check out the historic ships, and grab something hot, melty, and delicious along the way.
Bring your friends, bring your appetite — we’ll see you there! 😄
05/01/2026
We'll be dropping anchor in front of the MARITIME MUSEUM OF SAN DIEGO this SATURDAY, MAY 2nd, from 10am-5pm.
Join us for a day of delicious comfort food and beautiful harbor views. We’ll be serving up our signature grilled cheese sandwiches and crispy tater tots—perfect fuel for a day of exploring the historic ships and enjoying the sunshine
MARITIME MUSEUM OF SAN DIEGO
1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101.
(It is situated on the Embarcadero at the Star of India Wharf, near the corner of Harbor Drive and Ash Street.)
04/26/2026
We're here at the ENCINITAS STREET FAIR until 5pm today!
04/26/2026
Come on down to the ENCINITAS STREET FAIR!!!
We're here until 5pm today.
The sun is shining and the vibe is quintessential SoCal "beach town".
There are rides for rhe kiddos, live music, beer garden, and your favorite GRILLED CHEESE & TATER TOT SHOPPE.
We're here on the South Coast Highway... across from the Lumberyard Shopping Center.
04/25/2026
We’re headed to the ENCINITAS STREET FAIR this weekend! 🎉
Come find us on the South Coast Highway 101 in downtown Encinitas from 9AM–5PM serving up all your comfort food favorites 🧀🔥
Think gooey grilled cheese, crispy golden tater tots, and all the good vibes to keep you fueled while you shop, stroll, and soak up the coast.
Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and make a day of it—there’s going to be great vendors, live entertainment, and plenty to see!
📍 Encinitas Street Fair
🕘 9AM–5PM
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
🌊 South Coast Highway 101
See you there
04/19/2026
🎣🧀 We’re headed to "DAY AT THE DOCKS" in Point Loma tomorrow! 🧀🎣
Come enjoy a FREE, family-friendly fishing festival on the waterfront—and make sure to swing by and grab some comfort food favorites from Ye Olde Grilled Cheese & Tater Tot Shoppe!
We’ll be serving up our golden, melty grilled cheese sandwiches and crispy tater tots all day long 🤤🔥
📍 San Diego
Sunday, April 19th.
🎉 Free admission + tons of fun activities, demos, and fresh ocean air!
Whether you're there for the fishing, the food, or just a great day by the water… we’ve got you covered.
Come hungry—we’ll see you at the docks! ⚓
04/12/2026
We'll be cooking up your favorite food at the ROLANDO STREET FAIR today from 10am-6pm.
Free All Day Concert on Main Stage featuring :
Jungle Fire
Kogee Soul
Alvino & the Dwells
Elizabeth Bowersox
SDSCPA Jazz Combo
$5 Play-all-Day Kids Zone with inflatables, climbing walls, games, crafts and activites
Beer Garden with view of the Main Stage celebrating local craft beers and breweries.
Over 100 vendor booths by Artists, Makers, and local businesses.
04/05/2026
We’re rolling into the CARLSBAD NIGHTS MARKET today! 🚚🧀
Come find Ye Olde Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Tater Tot Shoppe in the shopping center parking lot (near NINJA EXCHANGE) and treat yourself to some hot, melty goodness and crispy tots while you shop local!
03/21/2026
🚚🧀 Tomorrow’s the day, Valley Center! 🧀🚚
We’re rolling out to the BRICK & BARN Antique Show this Saturday, May 21st from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and we’re bringing all the melty, crispy goodness with us! 😍
Come hunt for some incredible antiques, score some unique treasures, and don’t forget—you can even get a head start on Easter décor shopping while you’re there! 🐣🌸
Make a day of it: ✨ Browse amazing vintage finds
🏡 Take a tour of the iconic “Betty Crocker House” on site
🧀 And treat yourself to the best grilled cheese & tots around (you know you want to 😉)
Bring your friends, your appetite, and your love for all things old + delicious. We can’t wait to see you there!
BRICK & BARN
29200 Miller Road
Valley Center, CA
92082
01/24/2026
We will have our Food Truck out this Saturday, January 24th, at the Brick n Barn for their "RING IN THE ROMANCE" Shopping event.
There will be seasonally inspired gifts & antiques for purchase, local artisans, and of course your favorite GRILLED CHEESE & TATER TOT FOOD TRUCK!
BRICK n BARN is the former "Betty Crocker Estate", dating back to 1872. It's only open one weekend per month... so come on down and support a real cool local business! Remember to bring your appetite!!! We will be serving from 10am to 4pm
12/03/2025
🎄✨ We'll be rolling into the "CARSLBAD NIGHTS" MARKET on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th, from 4pm-9pm.! ✨🎄
Come soak in the holiday vibes—and grab some of your favorite eats while you're there. Perfect night out for the whole family!
Can’t wait to serve you! 🎁🚚
11/29/2025
🎅✨ We’re rolling in for a magical day with SANTA! ✨🎅
Come join us at BATES NUT FARM for a festive holiday visit and grab some hot, melty goodness while you’re there!
🧀🔥 We will be serving:
• Fresh Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
• Crispy Tater Tots
• Tomato Soup Little Dippers
• …and plenty of holiday cheer!
Bring the kids, snap a pic with Santa, enjoy the farm’s holiday fun, and fuel up with the coziest comfort food on wheels. 🚚💨
Date: Saturday, November 29th
Location: 15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
Time: 10am-3pm
Come hungry and ready to celebrate the season—see you at the farm! 🌲❄️
11/06/2025
We will have our Food Truck out this Friday, November 7th, at the Brick n Barn for their "NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS" Holiday Shopping event.
There will be seasonally inspired gifts & antiques for purchase, some classic cars on display, and of course your favorite GRILLED CHEESE & TATER TOT FOOD TRUCK!
BRICK n BARN is the former "Betty Crocker Estate", dating back to 1872. It's only open one weekend per month... so come on down and support a real cool local business! Remember to bring your appetite!!! We will be serving from 10am to 4pm
11/01/2025
Come on down to San Diego's best Halloween Block Party!!!
We'll be here from 5pm to 11pm.
Today's Special: "DISCO TOTS". Delicious!!!
10/30/2025
👻 Get your BOO-tique bites this Halloween! We’re rolling up to the NIGHTMARE ON NORMAL STREET Halloween Block Party with killer grilled cheese melts and crispy golden tater tots 🍞🧀🍟.
Come in costume, come hungry, and let’s make this block party frightfully delicious!
🕸️ When: October 31st (Halloween) from 5pm-11pm
🕷️ Where: Hillcrest
🧀 Trick or treat yourself — we’ll be the ones serving smiles and cheese pulls!
10/23/2025
Join us THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, at the "Community Pop-Up Market" at Howard Gardner Community School.
Great opportunity to "shop local" for holiday gifts!
We will be cooking up cheesy goodness and crispy tots.
Come on by and check it out!
The Pop-Up Market will be open from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Howard Gardner Community School
647 E Stmeet
Chula Vista, CA
91910
Address
P. O. BOX 161238
San Diego, CA
92116
To get to the restaurant, you can take public transport by taking bus number 5 and getting off at the corner of Main Street and Park Avenue. From there, it is a short walk down Park Avenue to the restaurant.
If you plan to drive, take the exit for Main Street off of the freeway and turn onto Park Avenue. The restaurant is located on Park Avenue and there is street parking available nearby. Make sure to check for any parking restrictions or meters before leaving your car.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 9pm |
| Friday |
11am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 9pm |
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What people say
Ye Olde Grilled Cheese & Tater Tot Shoppe is a must-visit restaurant in San Diego for all food lovers. This food joint serves up some of the most delicious grilled cheese sandwiches, gourmet tater tots, and authentic Philly cheesesteaks that are sure to leave your taste buds craving for more. The best part about this restaurant is that you can find them at various locations throughout San Diego County, including street fairs, festivals, farmer's markets, and breweries.
Their social media posts showcase their presence at various events such as the Vista Strawberry Festival, Escondido Street Fair, Encinitas Street Fair, San Marcos Spring Fling and more. Their location next to the beer garden and music stage makes it an ideal spot to grab a quick bite while enjoying live music.
The quality of their food is top-notch and their grilled cheese sandwiches are simply amazing. The tater tots are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a variety of toppings to choose from. The authentic Philly cheesesteak is also worth trying out.
Overall, Ye Olde Grilled Cheese & Tater Tot Shoppe is a great place to satisfy your hunger pangs with some mouth-watering food options. With their presence at various events throughout San Diego County, you can always count on them for some delicious food wherever you go.
