Do you need a break from that “summer bod” diet?  Here are our top five favorite junk food treats to indulge in on those much coveted cheat days. Enjoy!

5. The Baked Bear

The Baked Bear is located in the heart of Pacific Beach and combines two of the best foods ever into one glorious dessert. Try an ice cream cookie sandwich or a cookie bowl topped with your favorite toppings!

4.  Extraordinary Desserts

The name says it all and this place certainly lives up to it’s hype. This small cafe caters to anyone with a sweet tooth. From decadent chocolatey cakes to dainty pastries, your taste buds will be jumping for joy at Extraordinary Desserts.

3. Lolita’s

If you haven’t stopped by Lolita’s for their authentic Mexican cuisine, we don’t know what’s stopping you. Try their to-die-for carne asada fries or play it safe with a California burrito. Regardless, we know you’ll love anything that you try.

2. Great Maple

The Great Maple is a European-style eatery catering to seasonal produce and fresh seafood and meat. If you’re feeling really gluttonous, try their maple bacon doughnuts and be prepared to never look at doughnuts the same way again.

1. The New Yorker Pizzeria 

Authentic East Coast pizza on the West Coast? We are A-OK with that! The New Yorker has some of the most delicious and authentic pizza in town, not to mention tons of amazing specials including $1.50 slices on Mondays and Tuesdays.