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11/07/2026
🎄🎅 CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM + GRILLED CHEESE & TATER TOTS! 🧀🥔
We're spreading some holiday cheer and rolling into BATES NUT FARM in Valley Center TOMORROW, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH! 🚚🎄
Join us from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM for their wonderful CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM & ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR! 🎁✨
Come enjoy a festive day filled with holiday shopping, unique handmade gifts, arts and crafts, and plenty of Christmas spirit!
And while you're enjoying all the festivities, stop by and grab some of your favorite HOT, MELTY GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES & CRISPY TATER TOTS! 😋
Whether you're shopping for that perfect Christmas gift or just soaking up the holiday atmosphere, we've got the comfort food to make your day even better!
🎄 BATES NUT FARM – VALLEY CENTER
📅 Sunday, November 8th
⏰ 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
❤️ Bring your family, bring your friends, and BRING YOUR APPETITE!
We can't wait to see everyone!
Ye Olde Grilled Cheese & Tater Tot Shoppe
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11/07/2026
🚚🧀 ANTIQUES, TREASURES & GRILLED CHEESE! 🥔🎉
We're rolling into VALLEY CENTER TODAY for the BRICK & BARN ANTIQUE SHOW! 🛍️✨
Come spend the day browsing incredible antiques, vintage treasures, and unique finds while treating yourself to some delicious, freshly made grilled cheese sandwiches and crispy golden tater tots! 😋
📍 BRICK & BARN ANTIQUE SHOW – Valley Center
📅 TODAY – Saturday, November 7th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Whether you're hunting for that perfect antique, looking for something unique, or just enjoying a beautiful day out, we've got your lunch covered!
🧀 Come hungry, leave happy!
Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and come say HELLO! ❤️
11/05/2026
🚚🧀🎄 HOLIDAY SHOPPING + GRILLED CHEESE = A PERFECT SATURDAY! 🎄🥔
We're hitting the road THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, and rolling into the BRICK & BARN ANTIQUE SHOW in Valley Center! 🛍️✨
Looking for something special for that hard-to-shop-for person on your holiday list? 🎁 Forget the big box stores! Come discover unique vintage finds, one-of-a-kind treasures, timeless antiques, and gifts with a little history and a whole lot of charm!
And while you're browsing for those perfect holiday gifts, be sure to stop by and fuel up with some of your favorite HOT, MELTY GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES & CRISPY TATER TOTS! 🧀🥔😋
Make a day of it! Shop small, support local vendors, find something special, and enjoy some delicious comfort food along the way!
WE'LL BE SERVING UP THE GOOD STUFF ALL DAY! ❤️
📍 BRICK & BARN ANTIQUE SHOW
29200 Miller Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
📅 THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎁 Come shop for the holidays!
🧀 Come hungry!
🚚 Come say hello!
We can't wait to see you there!
11/01/2026
🧀🥔 CARLSBAD STREET FAIR – WE'RE ROLLING IN TOMORROW! 🎉
Get ready for some cheesy goodness! 😋 We're bringing YE OLDE GRILLED CHEESE & TATER TOT SHOPPE to the CARLSBAD STREET FAIR TOMORROW, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST! 🍂
🕗 We'll be serving from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM!
📍 FIND US IN THE FOOD COURT, RIGHT BY THE COASTER TRAIN STATION! 🚂
Fun fact: The Carlsbad Street Fair is the largest one-day street fair in the United States!!!
Whether you're strolling the street fair, shopping for treasures, or just looking for something delicious to eat, stop by and treat yourself to one of our hot, gooey grilled cheese sandwiches and a delicious serving of crispy golden tater tots! 🧀🥔
Bring your appetite, bring your friends, and come hungry!
We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow! ❤️
YE OLDE GRILLED CHEESE & TATER TOT SHOPPE
Serving up comfort food, one grilled cheese at a time! 🧀
10/24/2026
🎃🍂 PUMPKIN PATCH + GRILLED CHEESE = THE PERFECT FALL DAY! 🧀🥔🍁
We're rolling back into BATES NUT FARM in Valley Center THIS SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24TH & 25TH! 🎃🌾
🕘 We'll be serving from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM BOTH DAYS!
☀️ The forecast is looking CLEAR, so come enjoy a beautiful autumn weekend packed with pumpkin patch fun!
🐴 Pony rides
🚜 Hayrides
🐐 Petting zoo
🎨 Face painting
🎃 Pumpkins, family fun, and SO MUCH MORE!
And of course… what's better than biting into a HOT, GOOEY GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH and enjoying a pile of crispy tater tots on a beautiful fall weekend?! 😋🧀🥔
📍 Bates Nut Farm – Valley Center, CA
📅 Saturday & Sunday, October 24th & 25th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bring the kiddos, pick out your perfect pumpkin, enjoy all the festivities, and stop by your favorite grilled cheese and tater tot shop for some seriously delicious comfort food! ❤️
If you come early, we will be serving breakfast sandwiches, breakfast tots, & breakfast burritos until 11am both days!
🎃🍂 MAKE IT A FALL FAMILY TRADITION!
BRING YOUR APPETITE! 😋🧀🥔
10/17/2026
🎃🍂 PUMPKIN PATCH + GRILLED CHEESE = THE PERFECT FALL DAY! 🧀🥔🍁
We're rolling back into BATES NUT FARM in Valley Center THIS SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17TH & 18TH! 🎃🌾
🕘 We'll be serving from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM BOTH DAYS!
☀️ The forecast is looking CLEAR, so come enjoy a beautiful autumn weekend packed with pumpkin patch fun!
🐴 Pony rides
🚜 Hayrides
🐐 Petting zoo
🎨 Face painting
🎃 Pumpkins, family fun, and SO MUCH MORE!
And of course… what's better than biting into a HOT, GOOEY GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH and enjoying a pile of crispy tater tots on a beautiful fall weekend?! 😋🧀🥔
📍 Bates Nut Farm – Valley Center, CA
📅 Saturday & Sunday, October 17th & 18th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bring the kiddos, pick out your perfect pumpkin, enjoy all the festivities, and stop by your favorite grilled cheese and tater tot shop for some seriously delicious comfort food! ❤️
If you come early, we will be serving breakfast sandwiches, breakfast tots, & breakfast burritos until 11am both days!
🎃🍂 MAKE IT A FALL FAMILY TRADITION!
BRING YOUR APPETITE! 😋🧀🥔
10/11/2026
🎃🍂 PUMPKIN PATCH + GRILLED CHEESE = THE PERFECT FALL DAY! 🍂🎃
We're heading back to BATES NUT FARM in Valley Center TODAY from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM! 🌾🎃
The forecast is looking CLEAR, the rain is moving out, and it's shaping up to be a beautiful autumn day! ☀️🍁
Bring the family out for all the pumpkin patch fun, including pony rides, face painting, and more! 🐴🎨
🧀🥣 TODAY'S SPECIAL: THE LITTLE DIPPER DEAL! 🥣🧀
What's better than a hot, gooey grilled cheese sandwich on a crisp autumn day? How about dipping it into a cup of warm tomato soup?! 😋🍅
For just $3 EXTRA, add a 4-OZ. TOMATO SOUP DIPPER CUP to ANY sandwich order!
It's the perfect little taste of fall! 🍂❤️
📍 Bates Nut Farm – Valley Center
⏰ TODAY | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Come pick your pumpkin, enjoy the festivities, and warm up with your favorite grilled cheese and tater tots! 🎃🧀🥔
BRING YOUR APPETITE! 😋
10/11/2026
🎃🍂 WE’RE ROLLING INTO THE PUMPKIN PATCH! 🍂🎃
TOMORROW — SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, from 11am-4pm — we’ll be at Bates Nut Farm for another fun-filled day at the Pumpkin Patch! 🎃🌽
There’s something for everyone — including:
🐴 Pony Rides
🎨 Face Painting
🌾 Hay Bale Maze
🚜 Hayrides
🦁 Zoo Animals
🎶 Live Music
🎃 And, of course… YOUR FAVORITE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH & TATER TOT SHOPPE! 🧀🥪🥔
Bring the family, grab your pumpkin, enjoy all the fun — and BRING YOUR APPETITE! 🎃❤️
📍 Bates Nut Farm — Pumpkin Patch
📅 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
We’ll see you at the farm! 🎃🌽🧀🥔
10/04/2026
🎃🍂 WE’RE ROLLING INTO THE PUMPKIN PATCH! 🍂🎃
TOMORROW — SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH — we’ll be at Bates Nut Farm for another fun-filled day at the Pumpkin Patch! 🎃🌽
There’s something for everyone — including:
🐴 Pony Rides
🎨 Face Painting
🌾 Hay Bale Maze
🚜 Hayrides
🦁 Zoo Animals
🎶 Live Music
🎃 And, of course… YOUR FAVORITE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH & TATER TOT SHOPPE! 🧀🥪🥔
🌅 COME EARLY AND BEAT THE HEAT!!!
We’ll be serving up BREAKFAST until 11:00 AM, including:
🌯 Breakfast Burritos
🥪 Breakfast Sandwiches
🥔 Breakfast Tots
Our regular menu of hot, cheesy grilled cheese sandwiches and crispy tater tots is avsislble all-day! 🤤🧀🥔
Bring the family, grab your pumpkin, enjoy all the fun — and BRING YOUR APPETITE! 🎃❤️
📍 Bates Nut Farm — Pumpkin Patch
📅 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH
We’ll see you at the farm! 🎃🌽🧀🥔
09/25/2026
🎬🍿 MOVIES IN THE PARK! 🍿🎬
Join us TOMORROW — SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH in University Heights for a FREE screening of the classic E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL! 👽🚲🌙
📍 Old Trolley Barn Park in University Heights
🕕 Event: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎥 Movie: E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL
You may want to come earlier to claim your favorite spot on the grass! Bring a blanket or low-back chairs, and don’t forget a jacket — it can get chilly once the sun goes down. 🧥
There will also be Face Painting 🎨 and Thriller Dance Lessons 🕺💃 for even more family fun!
And, of course… BRING YOUR APPETITE! 😋🧀🥪🍟
We'll be serving up your favorite Grilled Cheese & Tater Tots while you enjoy a FREE movie under the stars! ⭐
Come hungry, grab some dinner, find a spot on the grass, and enjoy a great night with us!
👽 E.T. PHONE HOME… AND TELL HIM TO BRING HIS APPETITE! 😂
We hope to see you there! ❤️
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
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.
