Habit Burger & Grill

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (75)

"We tried The Habit Burger Grill located inside Bonita Point Plaza on Otay Lakes Rd in Chula Vista, CA. We ordered the Double Char Burger with fries and it was very delicious. The burger patties tasted fresh with the right amount of seasoning. The French fries were nice and crispy. This restaurant location was very clean and the service was great. We look forward to going back to this location."

Medium

★★★★☆ 3.8 (4)

"Great place with a good selection of games. The staff are all amazing and it seems like they have alot of regulars"

Word of Mouth Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.9 (27)

"I had "Word of Mouth" at La Jolla Open Aire market....and it was Delish!! Best dish I have had at any farmers market and at the most perfect timing!! I wanted something fresh, something Not fried, something that would make my body and mind feel happy and worth the money!! I got Shrimply Delicious and it was Ridiculous..(yes I rhymed)!! I ate it all, even took home some of it and had it later...I can't wait for next week!! Lol I was going to get my usual but ran into this great food stand and they reeled me in and I'm hooked!!"

Panera Bread

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (133)

"Not sure why I didn't discover this Panera location even though it's been here for 2 years already. I can say that it still looks brand new, decent parking spaces with drive thru included; and the interior looks pretty clean as well.Following the lawsuit against their company, all their Panera locations now have to get rid of the charge drinks, if you want to buy them, you have to let one of the employee know to get it for you. I am on their unlimited drinks program for a long time, I could confirm that their caffeinated drinks didn't kill me or driving me crazy, I guess the person who suffered from it must have drank a tons uncontrollably, but oh well it ruined the experience for everyone else nationwide. Now that I found out about this spot, I can make a quick stop here in the future."

Habañeros Mexican Food

★★★★☆ 3.5 (434)

"Amazing California burrito and hot sauces, first time here and I'll be back to try more things so I hope they are all good.The hot sauces were all good, my favorite one was the roasted red sauce then the green sauce then the og red, none were spicy and they were packed with flavor.The California burrito was very good, pricy but not too small, the tortilla was cooked perfectly (some places burn them or make them crispy). I got no cheese no sour cream and I added guacamole. I think my only complaint was the fries were a little over cooked. The carne asada was cooked perfectly and seasoned well."

Acapela Modern Mex

★★★★☆ 4.2 (109) • $

"I came here 4 months ago and tried their fish, shrimp diabla, and adobada tacos. The shrimp diabla was huge and so loaded! It was spicy and full of flavor. I also got a tamarind and strawberry agua fresca, which are made daily. The strawberry one was so creamy and refreshing. Before I left, I decided to get their pollo asada fries and these were so addicting. I loved it! It was so delicious! Service was so friendly and the staff was helpful with their recommendations."

CAVA

★★★★☆ 4.3 (509) • $$

"I love Cava and was excited to go here for a little family dinner. The food here was delicious as usual. However the place was not kept up well and was a little dirty. The bathroom was very filthy and almost made me lose my appetite. The drink station looked like it wasn't cleaned for a while. The pita warmer looked worn and somewhat crusty on the outside. I was surprised because the locations that I've visited are usually well put together. However the food was still delicious. So it wasn't a bad experience all together. Parking is in a lot nearby."

A Brooklyn Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.6 (230) • $

"Came to pick up a surprise bag order for the first time and chose a Brooklyn Pizzeria. I got two slices of pizza and a chicken roll. The pizza slices come thing but large in size and when I got the order, everything was so warm! I am pretty impressed by their pizza and that chicken roll was super cheesy. The pizza I had came with jalapenos, pineapple, and pepperoni. I thoroughly enjoyed everything and the freshness of the food when I picked it up to go!"

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (751) • $$

"We came here for happy hour to eat appetizers and grab a glass of wine. Several appetizers were half off and $2 off beer and wine. It has a great menu. We tried the lettuce cups, mini burgers and meatballs. You should try all these great eats. Everything was great tasting and one house pour of wine was very satisfying. The restaurant is very warm and welcoming while having low intimate lighting. Lexi our waitress, made our dining experience a 5 star experience. She was so friendly and welcoming. Lexi got our food out to us quickly and checked on us often. Service from her was top notch! We loved our dining experience tonight with reasonable happy hour prices. Great job."

D-K-Che'

★★★★☆ 3.9 (229) • $

"I have to update my review. This place has never let me down with their tortas and acai bowl! I'm reviewing and giving them a 5 star for the items above. Employees are nicer. Best acai bowls & tortas"

Teo's Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (4)

"Great food and Amie is a great bartender Super fun beach barChill and relaxing Check out the marlin's"

La Mesa Pizzaworks

★★★★★ 5 (22)

"La Mesa Pizzaworks is the new kid in town. Not only that, but they are also a Kosher supervised by the San Diego VAAD.I didn't get a whole pie, but some slices to try a variety. I tried the margharita, the BBQ, the "I can't not believe it is pepperoni" slice. All the slices were great. I was particularly fond of the BBQ sauce on one of the slices. I learned it is a house made kosher sauce, and it's delicious! It's definitely a keeper.The plant based pepperoni was great, too. It is a little on the think side, but that promotes a good chew. Its flavor was spot on, and their mind and palate registered pepperoni indeed. The Margharita slice was good, too. The sauce was tasty, and the basil was fresh. The crust on all their pizzas is slightly bready and could use a little chew, in my opinion. It is a very good house made kosher crust.They offer a good amount of inside seating. The menu consists of pizzas, leafless salads, appetizers, soups, pastas, and my favorite: calzones, which I look forward to trying on my next visit. The service was very friendly."

Champion Field

★★★★★ 4.5 (11)

"For those not local, parking is limited. You'll have to find street parking.In this visit we tried the party melt, kids nuggets, and kids sliders. The sliders were good and freshly made. Although the bun was also good it was a bit big for the burger patty. A slice of pickle would be nice to have also. The nuggets were lightly battered and meaty. Now the patty melt could use a little work. Overall, it was completely dry, minus the 1000 island dressing. The meat was definitely overcooked, and I think it would be much better with American cheese versus the Swiss, which hardly melts. French fries, unfortunately were not fresh. They were warm as if they were put up under a light but not freshly made which was disappointing. All of the staff was friendly and attentive. The music/TVs were up pretty loud. Will definitely give it another try for other menu items."

Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1583) • $$

"THICCCCCC CRUST(5 stars) ... eating on a budget.I haven't had Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria since 2013 in San Francisco. It's been existing in SD but have always route my pizza craving to thin crust New York style pizza. But after a recent visit here, I forgot how thiccc pizza has good offerings as well. My second order of TooGoodToGo was from this place. My surprise bag was $3.99. Parking was extremely difficult due to its location being in North Park aka No Park. But they were on time with prepping the pickup. My surprise bag... in this case, my surprise box came with (3) slices of pizza. At first I thought it was one pizza, then I saw two, and then I saw three! 2 deep dish and 1 regular. The crust here is amazing! I could eat the crust by itself - drizzle some honey to cut some of the acidity from the tomato sauce and eat it with the crust. PEPPERONI DEEP DISH - yum! It was hard to see the pepperoni as it was deep in the dish. VEGGIE DEEP DISH - yum! Veggie pizza sounds boring BUT all the veggies really shined on this pie. Layers and layers of cheese, pizza sauce, and veggies. CHEESE THIN & CRISPY - it was basic, not super thin but on the thin side. Tasted average. What I liked about the pizza is that it didn't get hard and stale when saving the pizza in the fridge. After a quick warm up the pizza tasted exactly as it should."

Hot or Not Thai

★★★★☆ 4.4 (358) • $$

"I thought this was a ghost kitchen when it first popped up on the delivery apps, because of the name. Thankfully years of Yelp photos showed me this spot is legit. We loved our order! Starting with the Tom kha- loaded with mushrooms and chicken! Often restaurants will be skimpy with chicken, but not this spot! We shared the pineapple fried rice and pad see ew. Both were excellent as well. Much better than some of the other local options, although not as incredible as some of the top Thai I've had in SD. For a neighborhood option when we just want to feast in our pajamas- it's top tier. We ordered our dishes either mild spice or medium spice. Medium was perfect to get our noses running a little without overpowering the dish. We were glad to have something mild to sooth our palate every few bites. Everything was great, we'll definitely order from here again!"

Surf Side Deli

★★★★★ 4.6 (401) • $$

"This is one of my most favorite delis in San Diego, I try to find a reason to eat here anytime I am in the area. They do hot and cold sandwiches right. They have seating inside or out on their patio. Parking is tight, so carpool if you're coming with others."

Just Sushi To Go

★★★★☆ 4.3 (177) • $

"*Based on my recent Uber Eats delivery*The delivery was swift (8 minutes early) and smooth. Packaging was clean and efficient. Affordable pricing for decent sushi. Not the best, but not the worst.I ordered the Shrimp Tempura Roll & SDSU Dream, both were nice sized and tasty. Rice was fresh, as was the tuna & salmon (on top of the SDSU Dream). My one and only complaint was that the tempura shrimp in both rolls was WAY over-cooked, dry AF and cold. Obviously they had been precooked and probably sitting around waiting to be "used". The food temp for everything else was good, however, when you bite into your roll the one thing that should NOT be cold is the tempura shrimp!! Major turn off...which is my I subtracted 2 stars. Tempted to only give 2 stars (vs. 3), but for the taste and price I felt they deserved (barely) at least 3 stars."

Lark & Owl

★★★★★ 4.6 (97) • $$

"This place was quite the surprise! I kept hearing rumors how they had the best Italian Sandwich around & they did not disappointment. They packed the sandwich to the point it was overflowing with goodness. Everything tasted fresh and the house dressing was delicious. Definitely the best sandwich spot in Bird Rock, a hidden gem. The menu has so many more options, you might have a hard time deciding! One downside is that the seating is limited and outside but you can always get take out & have a nice little beach picnic."

Executive Friendship Deli

★★★★★ 4.8 (36)

"I started a new job in the area and asked my coworker where's a good place to eat. He replied by recommending this lovely tiny deli. They have sandwiches that are already made for you . They have a great selection of sandwiches. They also have delicious salads ready to eat . The prices are excellent and the food tastes great . The woman who works here is so friendly and says thank you . She is a delight to see."

Seaside Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.3 (173)

"Was craving some pizza while enjoying sunset. It got cloudy but at least I got this pizza!AMBIANCE:Parking: Street parking, keep your eyes open.Seating: Good amount of seating. Maybe room for about 30 people. Good for groups.Vibes: Welcome to Pacific Beach. Lot of good things to do, catch a running group, ride the waves, eat and more. This pizza place is not too far from the beach so you can pick up a slice and enjoy the view. Great for a solo food adventure or if you're ever in that pizza mood.FOOD:Bacon Artichoke and Chicken (Recommend)A lovely savory medley from the bacon and chicken then a nice earthy touch from the artichoke. The size is reasonable and a good usage of cheese and dough for a delightful NY style pizza.CUSTOMER SERVICE:Great! Friendly people and quick with the service.TL; DR OVERALL:4 Stars. Great! Good choices, delicious food, and reasonable prices. I like their creative names and flavors. I'm inclined to come back here again. For those looking for a pizza spot in PB, this is certainly worth considering.TIPS:* Check out their daily specials"

Brazilian Bowls

★★★★☆ 4.4 (321) • $$

"I loved Brazilian Bowls and wow it's fast without being "fast food". Think Chipotle, but Brazilian. And I'm not taking about whatever sad excuse Chipotle has become in 2023. We're taking peak era bowls. I actually feel like the topping options at Brazilian Bowls and the quality of the ingredients make it healthier than Chipotle ever was. I got the steak and my boyfriend got the shredded beef. Both were fantastic, I preferred mine though. The spicy house dressing was the perfect sauce to tie everything together. We both customized them to our heart's content and ended up getting two meals out of the bowl. They have acai bowls and smoothies too that I wouldn't mind returning to try one day. I'll definitely be back for another steak bowl."

Iron Wok

★★★★☆ 3.8 (417) • $$

"This place is delicious!My girlfriend catered this place for her baby shower & they serve the best Honey Walnut Shrimp ever! Crispy, slightly sweet, fat shrimps! I had to get more!They serve lunch specials everyday, even on weekends. & their lunch special is a killer deal!Honey Walnut Shrimp: A must order! Served with rice (& you can upgrade to fried rice, chow mein), soup, wonton.They have a ton of lunch specials & I will def come back to try their orange chicken & more!"

Burma Place

★★★★★ 4.5 (421) • $$

"UPDATE ON UPDATEThis visit consisted of good customer service,90s r&b jams playing, and delicious food. It's not often I come to the north county offices in RB and RC but when I do I tend to always come here for lunch. I had tried several things from the menu but the new go-to order for me would be BASIL LEMONGRASS CHICKEN - love the sauce, mix of vegetables, and sautéed lemongrass chicken. Very flavorful yet a good ratio of chicken and vegetable mix. HIGHLY RECOMMEND COCONUT RICE - First time ordering this as I usually get side of white rice. This was a nice treat! Creamy sweet flavor in the rice but subtle at the same time. It's topped with fragments of fried (but still moist) shredded coconut which had a nice charred flavor to them. This did pair well with basil lemongrass chicken because that dish had a little bit of heat and the sauce is rich that the creamy flavor rice offset it and made each bite more balanced.SHIRLEY TEMPLE - first time ordering this as I usually get mango lassi BUT I wanted something more lite to drink with my meal. It came with 6 jar cherries and was refreshing to drink. Looking forward to the next visit... every 4 months lol.JABA APPROVED. Until the next bite..."

Mendocino Farms

★★★★☆ 4.1 (81)

"I love me a good sandwich. Problem is, most sandwich options are heavy, pre-fab submarine types and the ingredients leave something to be desired (looking at you, Subway). Luckily, Mendocino offers up fresh and filling sandwiches when you're in the mood to elevate your bread and meat experience.Although they also offer salads and soups, yours truly had no time for that noise. I got the Farm Club, a turkey and bacon mountain with tons of fresh veggies. No sides needed, the 'wich was plenty on its own. Service was friendly and the place was nice and clean. Only slight downside was the drink. They offer a few freshly made fruit drinks and teas and I had the green drink which was tasty except the lids didn't fit the cups and I ended up fashionably wearing a bit of my drink. I lived and I'd go back."

Fairouz Cafe & Gallery

★★★★★ 4.6 (701) • $$

"I have never had Lebanese cuisine before and wanted something fairly light and healthy after some weekend yoga so my friend and I decided to stop by here for a late lunch. It is tucked away in a small shopping plaza right behind the Sports Arena Shopping Center.We shared the grape stuffed leaves, chicken tagine, and moussaka. All of the dishes were hearty and delicious. If you're familiar with Mediterranean flavors then this shouldn't seem too unfamiliar.What is so special about this place is Al, the owner, is also the artist of all the art displayed here at the restaurant. It's not everyday you meet someone who is an artist, author, and a chef! He was extremely nice and friendly from the moment we walked in till the moment we left. It felt like I was talking to a family member.This restaurant has a lot of history and has been in the area for several decades. Unfortunately, due to COVID, they had to shut down half of the restaurant so now it is much smaller than it used to be. This mom and pop shop has an unique and warm ambiance. This would be the perfect place to have a lunch catch up with a friend or a casual intimate date."

Board & Brew - UTC

★★★★☆ 4.3 (131) • $$

Crazee Burger

★★★★☆ 4.2 (854) • $$

"JAMAICAN ME CRAZEE ! Without a doubt the best burgers we've had in America. My wife and I were down in San Diego for a fun packed weekend...Padres game on Friday night and Stray Cats concert at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on Saturday night. We were staying at a Marriott hotel handy to all the action. At 4.30pm on Saturday our pre-booked Lyft ride took us to Crazee Burger. We would much rather eat top quality food here than pay stupid prices for average no name stuff at the concert venue. It was a little quiet when we walked inside around 4.45pm. A guy we know as Chef Conor helped me at the cashier counter when I ordered our dinner...1 x Jamaican Burger ( 6 oz Cajun blackened patty, sautéed peaches, pepper jack, lettuce, pickle tomato & onion ), 1 x Dansk Burger ( 6 oz beef patty, blue cheese crumbles, lettuce, pickle tomato & onion ) and a side of Sidewinder Fries ( Thick spiral fry meets curly fry ). I asked what hazy IPA's they had on tap and was told Bay City Brewing "Jucci Gang" was a good one....in fact it was an 8.5% abv hazy double IPA. I paid upfront and Chef Conor handed me a glass of ice cold beer & table no 33. We sat at a table against the wall facing towards the bar. WOW ! I have to say my Bay City Brewing "Jucci Gang" Hazy DIPA tasted as good as gets.....rich orange flavor and very juicy. The place was gettin' busy fast while we waited for our dinner order. WHAM BAM ! Chef Conor ( also the co-owner ) brought everything out to our table....a very polite man. DANG ! I had the Jamaican Burger last time we were here...and I had to have it again. Who would have thought of whacking peaches on a burger ! And my wife was a repeater with her Dansk Burger....loves blue cheese. YEAH BABY ! Eat those sidewinder fries while they're hot...too delicious for words with our dipping sauces Lemon & Chive Aioli plus Nacho Cheese. My Jamaican Burger knocked it clean outa the ball park...I loved it to death ! We kinda took our time finishin' up...hardly a sidewinder fry left and I drained my delicious hazy DIPA to the last drop. Chef Conor dropped over to check that we were happy with everything...yes indeed. Just before 6pm we headed out the front door to meet up with our pre-booked Lyft ride to take us to the Stray Cats concert at The Rady Shell ay Jacobs Park. There are heaps of burger joints but there is only one Crazee Burger. COME AND GET IT !CHECK OUT - my video of our fabulous dinner at https://youtu.be/uUNjX-R9qToNOTE - Of course with 20 million views of my Yelp reviews and pics world wide in 2023 I can tell you what is great !"

Sicilian-ish Cafe and Deli

★★★★★ 4.8 (31)

"This was an interesting space for a cafe and deli setup because it's nestled on a busy part of Laurel St with two off-site airport parking structures located across from each other. There is not much nearby curbside parking, maybe on Kettner Blvd if you are fortunate. I stopped at Sicilian-ish Cafe and Deli right before it was about to close on a mid-afternoon. The owner was kind enough to accommodate me even though the dining room had already been cleaned, and the workers were about to log off the clock.A menu card was next to the service counter listing the available sandwiches, salads, and paninis. I picked a Spicy Italian from the eight varieties of subs, all of which were made using a 10" Italian roll. Soppressata salami, spicy capocollo, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, and Italian dressing were the ingredients. They were tightly packed inside the roll. I could taste the spiciness in the capocollo while the bread quality was very good.As I was departing with my to-go order, the owner handed me a wrapped chocolate chip cookie. It was likely part of the last batch at the end of the day. I appreciated the generosity and the effort he made to be customer-friendly. The rating for my dining experience at Sicilian-ish Cafe and Deli was at a four-star level."

Wing Factory

★★★★☆ 4.3 (310)

"I really loved their salt and pepper wings, they were so juicy and full of flavor. The sauce options are great too, and I love how they're made in house. The buffalo chicken mac and cheese fries are massive and so loaded full of deliciousness. They have an amazingly extensive tap list that goes great with their food offerings."

Thai Ladle

★★★★☆ 4.2 (257) • $$

"Service here is great! I visit often to pick up a meal to bring to a family member. I am always greeted with a smile, clean restaurant, cozy atmosphere, and my order ready to go at the time my order confirmation email indicates. Food is consistently tasty and the staff is conscious of my family member's dietary requests. Thank you Thai Ladle! You're amazing!"

Deli Belly - Santee

★★★★★ 4.5 (32)

"From Rancho San Diego to La Mesa and Lakeside, Deli Belly has now open a location in Santee. They are located in the Jimmy's Family Restaurant shopping center. If you are from Santee, you know where that is.Specializing in sandwiches, I decided on the Turkey Club on a wheat roll with added pickles. The sandwich by default comes with cheddar, but you can change the cheese. I also tried a small container of the soup of the day which was the Shrimp Corn Chowder.The soup was tasty, it could of been warmer, and when I say warmer, I mean piping hot. I like to see steam coming off my soup. This soup was just warm, although tasty.The sandwich was very good. I had the wheat roll toasted so not only was it nice and warm, but it was soft too. They put a good amount of Oven Gold Turkey and it was was very flavorful. I did feel the sandwich could of used a little more cheese however. All the ingredients were fresh and tasty. It was a very good turkey club.The lady who made my sandwich was super cool and friendly. She knew her ingredients well too. The deli also offers salads and a good amount of inside seating."

Tropical Fruits

★★★★★ 4.7 (80) • $

"Worth the wait.Like many other reviews have mentioned, plan on waiting a bit for your food. But you won't be disappointed and your time is rewarded with good food. Where they lack speed, they make it up with the quality of their food and drinks. This isn't a fast food place, so I was prepared to wait. I have been here twice and there has always been people ahead of me and a line that forms after me. So it appears they are popular and stay busy around lunch time. There was 3 ladies working, one at the register, and 2 cooking in the back. The kitchen is visible from the waiting area, and they were hustling and preparing everything fresh. (Which explains the wait) The dine in was closed, so it is take out only. There is a restroom available, and seats while you wait. The place was clean, and the woman at the register was helpful and friendly. We did wait about 20 minutes, but the food was very good, had great flavor, and you could just tell was made fresh. The Lomo torta was huge and the best one in Chula Vista. The salad was fresh, and very filling even for a small. They didn't skimp on the toppings and overall I was impressed. The Aguas/ juices/waters were squeezed and prepared to order. It was all fruit and veggies and the taste was delicious. There wasn't any syrups or added ingredients, just the fruits and all natural fruit juices. Great spot for a delicious meal if you don't mind the wait for good food."

Via Vai Cucina Italiana

★★★★★ 4.5 (264) • $$

"I love Italian-American food. it's a flavor profile I grew up with. my dad's parents lived in Flatbush and going out to eat at mom-and-pop places in Brooklyn was a real treat. I've been back to NYC as recently as a couple of years ago when #3 son (Keegan) graduated from Columbia and am still a fan.can't say I love Italian food nearly as much. please keep that prejudice in mind as you read this review:the #5 son (Wyatt) started us off with the PROSCIUTTO de PARMA and BURRATA with EVOO and sun-dried tomatoes. the very generous prosciutto portion was thickly sliced. the flavor was there but the meat was chewy. we didn't enjoy even one of the three entrees. the LASAGNA alla BOLOGNESE (wide pasta sheets layered with meat sauce parmigiano and beschamel au gratin) was no bueno. the meat flavor that came through was charred ground beef. the ORATA al PORCINI e ASPARAGI (pan-seared grouper with porcini mushroom and asparagus sauce on in-house tagliatelle) was one of the evening's specials and a complete and unmitigated disaster. this dish had NO redeeming social value. the fish had lots of bones and the tagliatelle was so al dente, the center was a noticeably different color than the outside, and the asparagus overwhelmed the delicately flavored fish.the EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA (eggplant layers with mozzarella, basil, and tomato sauce) was bitter. the taste was like eggplant gets when it's not salted, rested, and rinsed before cooking.I didn't have any of the desert, a BLUEBERRY PANNA COTTA, but it got good reviews from the boy. either it was tasty or after the grouper, he was too starved to be particular. the restaurant is lovely. service was attentive. sitting outside in the semi enclosed front patio was delightful. the dishes were stunning -- dinner was very photogenic. it's often said you eat first with your eyes, but eventually you gotta stick a bite in your mouth and chew. I can't fix the flavors but at least I can warn you if you order the grouper, watch out for the bones."

Morena Provisions

★★★★☆ 4.1 (170) • $$

"Easy 5 stars here. Couple things that really stood out. Very friendly person at register with a chill vibe. Beautiful interior with a very clean and organized spread. You can find anything you need for a picnic, meal prep or just small items. I picked up the albacore sandwich which was a good portion with very fresh ingredients. The whole grain bread was perfect. After looking around I also picked up a pot pie which they only make on Friday through Sunday. Also picked up a charred cabbage salad. Both were so good. Will be back as soon as I can!"

The Gourmet Bagger Sandwich Shop

★★★★☆ 4.3 (530) • $$

"Service was really nice. It was my first time there and the cashier was very genuine and made some recommendations. I ordered her first recommended salad which was the gala chicken salad with raspberry vinaigrette. The vegetables were fresh and crunchy. The grilled chicken was served warm over the cold fresh veggies. Each salad or sandwich comes with a delicious chocolate chip cookie and a hard candy, I am a fan"