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09/20/2026
🚛🎃 We’re rolling into BATES NUT FARM, tomorrow, SUNDAY, for the start of their PUMPKIN PATCH SEASON... with an extra special treat... as they host the AMERICAN TRUCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY TRUCK SHOW – San Diego Chapter -- from 8am - 2pm, featuring an incredible collection of antique, vintage and historic trucks, and enjoy all the fun of Pumpkin Patch opening weekend.
Snap some fall photos, explore the pumpkin patch and enjoy a fun day at the farm with the whole family!
In addition to our regular Grilled Cheese and Tater Tot Fare, we will be also cooking up some BREAKFAST ITEMS... including Breakfast Sandwiches Breakfast Tots and a Breakfast Burrito until 11am
🚚 American Truck Historical Society Truck Show
📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026
📍 Bates Nut Farm
15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA
⏰ We'll be cooking from 8am-2:30pm
🎃 Pumpkin Patch Opening Weekend Fun:
🚜 Tractor Hayride
🌾 Straw Maze
🐴 Pony Rides (10am-4pm)
🎨 Face Painting (10am-3pm)
🐐 Visit the Farm Zoo & Bates Store
🏡 Bounce House & Inflatable Slide
📸 Plenty of fall photo opportunities
Pricing varies per each activity.
🐶 Pups on leash are welcome at the farm, too!
✨ Admission is free. Parking is free for this opening weekend of pumpkin patch.
Bring the family, check out the trucks and celebrate the start of pumpkin season with us! We’ll see you at the farm!
09/11/2026
We’re hitting the road this SATURDAY and heading out to the BRICK n BARN ANTIQUE SHOW! 🚚🧀
Join us on Saturday, September 12th, 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!
With the Holidays right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to shop for something unique and meaningful—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
09/06/2026
🚗🔥 LABOR DAY + CLASSIC CARS + GRILLED CHEESE + TATER TOTS = A PERFECT MONDAY! 🧀😋
We're firing up the griddle TOMORROW — LABOR DAY! 🇺🇸
Come find YE OLDE GRILLED CHEESE & TATER TOT SHOPPE at Pechanga Arena San Diego (formerly the San Diego Sports Arena) for San Diego's LARGEST Auto Swap Meet & Car Show! 🚘🏁
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH
⏰ 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Pechanga Arena-San Diego
3500 Sports Arena Blvd
San Diego, CA
92110
Whether you're hunting for that hard-to-find car part, checking out some incredible rides, or just looking for a delicious breakfast or lunch… WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED! 😋
🧀🔥 HOT, MELTY GRILLED CHEESE
🥔🔥 CRISPY, GOLDEN TATER TOTS
❤️ LOTS OF CHEESY GOODNESS!
Get here early, check out the cars, shop the swap meet, and COME GET YOUR GRILLED CHEESE ON!
🚗💨 SEE YOU TOMORROW!
08/15/2026
🍋 LET’S GET ZESTY!!! 🍋🎉
We’re heading to the CHULA VISTA LEMON FESTIVAL tomorrow, Saturday, August 15th, from 11 AM–6 PM! 🍋
Come join us for a day packed with live music, a kids’ area, interactive contests, and all sorts of lemon-themed shenanigans! 🍋🎶🎪
And, of course, Ye Olde Grilled Cheese & Tater Tot Shoppe will be there serving up all your cheesy, crispy favorites! 🧀🥔😋
🍋 When life gives you lemons… come get some GRILLED CHEESE! 🍋
📍 Chula Vista Lemon Festival
🗓️ Saturday, August 15th
⏰ 11 AM–6 PM
Come by, say hello, grab some grub, and GET YOUR ZEST ON! 🍋🔥
08/01/2026
🔥 Treasure Hunting + Grilled Cheese = The Perfect Saturday! 🧀🥔
Join us tomorrow, Saturday, August 1st from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the VALLEY CENTER COMMUNITY YARD SALE at Bates Nut Farm!
Spend the morning hunting for amazing bargains from dozens of yard sale vendors, then stop by Ye Olde Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Tater Tot Shoppe for a hot, made-to-order grilled cheese sandwich and a basket of our crispy, golden tater tots! WE'LL ALSO BE FEATURING BREAKFAST SANDWICHES and BREAKFAST BURRITOS! 😋
While you're there, be sure to: 🛍️ Browse the unique Bates Nut Farm Country Store 🪿 Visit the farm animals—including the adorable new baby geese! 🌳 Enjoy a relaxing morning in the beautiful countryside.
🎟️ FREE Admission 🚗 FREE Parking
📍 Bates Nut Farm
15954 Woods Valley Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
Bring your family, your friends, and your appetite—we can't wait to see you there!
07/18/2026
We’re hitting the road TOMORROW and heading out to the BATES NUT FARM! 🚚🧀
Bates Nut Farm is celebrating summer with a FOOD FESTIVAL and FAMILY FUN.
Their SUMMER FOOD FESTIVAL is happening tomorrow, Saturday, July 18th for 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
There will be live music by the "Smokin Guns",
and activities for kids... including Pony Rides, Face Painting and a Bounce House.
There will also be handmade goods from local craft venders.
Of course, your favorite grilled cheese & tater tot food truck will be there to satisfy your hunger.
We'll be featuring our sandwich-of-the-day:
The "PASTRAMI REUBEN". Layers of hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing, between slices of toasted, buttered rye bread.
Delicious!!!
Located on a 100 acre ranch, Bates Nut Farm is a popular destination! Come on by and grab some comfort food while you’re here. We hope to see you there!
📍 BATES NUT FARM
15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
⏰ 4 PM – 8 PM this Saturday
07/18/2026
We’re hitting the road TOMORROW and heading out to the BRICK & BARN ANTIQUE SHOW! 🚚🧀
Join us on Saturday, July 18th, from 10:00 AM – 3:15 PM for a day of incredible vintage finds, one-of-a-kind treasures… and of course, your favorite grilled cheese & tater tots!
We'll also be featuring our refreshing GRILLED CHEESE SALAD! Crsip Romaine Lettuce, Red Onion, Shredded Carrots, Cucumbers, Grilled Cheese Croutons, & your choice of dressing.
It’s the perfect time to shop for something unique and meaningful—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 – 3:15 PM this Saturday
07/04/2026
Come celebrate 4rh of July with us!!!
We will be located at Waterfront Park... directly across from San Diego Bay.
The "Big Bay Boom" FIREWORKS SHOW will launch right in front of us... lighting up the night sky!
📍 You'll find us parked in front of the County Administration Building, with front-row, unobstructed views of the fireworks launching over beautiful San Diego Bay!
Bring your blanket or beach chairs, grab a delicious meal from our food truck, and relax on the expansive grassy lawn while enjoying the cool ocean breeze and one of San Diego's most spectacular fireworks displays.
📍 Waterfront Park
1600 Pacific Hwy
San Diego, CA 92101
🕒 Food Truck Hours: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎇 Big Bay Boom Fireworks: 9:15 PM
Come hungry, bring your family and friends, and celebrate America's birthday with us! We can't wait to see you there! 🇺🇸🧀🥔🎉
07/03/2026
Celebrate Independence Day with us TOMORROW, July 4th, at SAN DIEGO WATERFRONT PARK!
We'll be serving up hot, delicious grilled cheese sandwiches and crispy tater tots tomorrow from 3:00 PM to 9:15 PM.
Make a day of it! Waterfront Park is the perfect place to relax, enjoy the beautiful San Diego Bay, and claim your spot for the spectacular BIG BAY BOOM FIREWORKS SHOW.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and spread out on the park's expansive lawn while you enjoy great food and one of San Diego's favorite Fourth of July traditions.
Come hungry, bring your family and friends, and celebrate America's birthday with us!
📍 Waterfront Park
🕒 3:00 PM – 9:15 PM
🧀 Hot Grilled Cheese • 🥔 Crispy Tater Tots • 🎇 Big Bay Boom Fireworks
We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙
06/28/2026
Try our weekend special while we're here at the Maritime Museum of San Diego:
The GRILLED CHEESE SALAD.
Featuring: 🥬 Crisp Lettuce 🍅 Fresh Tomatoes 🥒 Cucumbers 🧅 Red Onions 🥕 Shredded Carrots 🧀 abd our famous Grilled Cheese Croutons!
It's the perfect fresh meal with a cheesy twist!
We can't wait to serve you!
📍 San Diego Maritime Museum 🕙 TODAY from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
06/28/2026
Dripping with flavor - are PASTRAMI REUBEN SPECIAL is here!
Tender Pastrami and melty Swiss, tangy sauerkraut, and zesty 1,000 Island dressing, on grilled marble-rye.
One bite, and you'll know why it's the king of sandwiches!
Available today from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in front of the SAN DIEGO MARITIME MUSEUM.
06/27/2026
Come visit Ye Olde Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Tater Tot Shoppe while were at the Maritime Museum of San Diego... and try our weekend special:
The GRILLED CHEESE SALAD.
Featuring: 🥬 Crisp Lettuce 🍅 Fresh Tomatoes 🥒 Cucumbers 🧅 Red Onions 🥕 Shredded Carrots 🧀 abd our famous Grilled Cheese Croutons!
It's the perfect fresh meal with a cheesy twist!
While you're here, enjoy the amazing historic ships and beautiful San Diego waterfront. We can't wait to serve you!
📍 San Diego Maritime Museum 🕙 Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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.
