Women-owned. Locally sourced. City Heights.

Burgers that
know where
they came from

Pasture-raised beef from North County. Fresh-baked buns from La Jolla. 16 craft beers brewed right here in San Diego. Every ingredient has a story, and every story starts local.

★★★★★ 4.9 on Google · 239 reviews

4.9
Google Rating · 239 Reviews

Born in City Heights. Sourced from San Diego.

Our beef comes from Perennial Pastures Ranch in North County, just outside Julian. Our buns are baked fresh at a local bakery in La Jolla. Our 16 draft beers? All brewed in San Diego.

Even our gin, vodka, and whiskey are distilled locally. We didn't just open a restaurant in this neighborhood. We built one from this neighborhood.


What sets us apart

Good food, done right, close to home

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Pasture-Raised Beef

Every patty comes from cattle raised on open pastures at Perennial Pastures Ranch in North County San Diego. No feedlots. No shortcuts.

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Allergy Friendly

Our owner has food allergies. Her sister has celiac. We take it personally. Dedicated fryer, gluten-free buns, and zero cross-contamination tolerance.

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16 Local Drafts

Every beer on tap was brewed in San Diego. Pair it with our craft cocktails, made with locally distilled spirits. Happy Hour runs 3 to 6pm daily.



239
Google Reviews
16
Local Craft Beers
100%
SD Sourced
3-6pm
Happy Hour Daily

Every burger tells a San Diego story

From the ranches of North County to the bakeries of La Jolla to the breweries across town, Key and Cleaver is a love letter to San Diego's food scene. Come sit on the rooftop patio. Try the rosemary fries. Stay for trivia on Wednesday.