05/21/2026
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Prendi e Vai
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Prendi e Vai is a grab-and-go Italian restaurant on Hawthorn Street, serving an espresso-focused lineup built for quick, delicious lunch breaks. Guests can choose from fresh Tuscan schiacciata made daily, along with classic Italian pastries such as cannoli and sfogliatelle. The menu also features specialty drinks and oat lattes on tap, plus a selection of pressed sandwiches including Peperone Rosso, Roma Classic, and Truffle Delizia—each designed to pair with a great coffee for an easy “Italy in a hurry” experience.
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801 Hawthorn Street Ste-R-1A
San Diego, CA
92101
Public transport (San Diego Trolley + bus)
1. Take the San Diego Trolley to the nearest stop serving the Hawthorn Street area (use your preferred transit app for the exact closest station).
2. From the trolley stop, transfer to a local bus and get off near Hawthorn St.
3. Walk to Hawthorn Street Ste-R-1A; follow street signs toward Hawthorn St and use building/entrance signage for Ste-R-1A.
Driving
1. Use I-5 or I-805, then follow signs to downtown/San Diego neighborhoods near Hawthorn St.
2. Enter via the closest main road that leads to Hawthorn St, then drive to the address: Hawthorn Street Ste-R-1A.
3. Park nearby and walk to the suite entrance.
Parking
1. Look for metered street parking on/near Hawthorn St and nearby cross streets.
2. Check for paid lots/garages in the immediate area; confirm hours and maximum stay limits before leaving your car.
3. Allow extra time for parking availability during peak hours and weekends.
Opening Hours
| Monday | 7am - 3pm |
| Tuesday | 7am - 3pm |
| Wednesday | 7am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 5pm |
| Friday | 7am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 7am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 7am - 3pm |
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Prendi e Vai, located at Hawthorn Street Ste-R-1A in San Diego, brings the Italian grab-and-go experience to life with a menu that feels both comforting and thoughtfully made. The focus is simple: great espresso, fresh Tuscan schiacciata, and classic Italian sweets like cannoli and sfogliatelle.
What stands out most is the quality behind every bite. The schiacciata is made fresh every day, pressed and layered the right way for a satisfying lunch you’ll want to think about later. The sandwich lineup includes standout options such as Peperone Rosso, Roma Classic, and Truffle Delizia—each one built around bold flavor and that unmistakable Italian touch.
Coffee lovers will feel right at home too. Prendi e Vai serves espresso alongside specialty drinks and oat lattes on tap, making it easy to pair your meal with something perfectly matched.
And then there are the desserts: cannoli and sfogliatelle add a sweet finish that complements the savory menu beautifully. With its espresso bar energy and consistently fresh offerings—from olive oil-forward finishing touches to perfectly pressed schiacciatta—Prendi e Vai delivers an easy, delicious way to enjoy Italy on the go.