Christmas is almost here. That means lots of holly, mistletoe and, most importantly, food. After all, what are the holidays without hearty dinners and peppermint overload?

Here are San Diego restaurants and cafes with holiday foods and Christmas desserts that’ll make your season extra jolly.

Mint Mocha Latte at Better Buzz

This caffeine packed version of peppermint hot chocolate at Better Buzz Coffee tastes like Christmas…and gives you the energy to power through the holiday season bustle!

Donut Bar in Downtown SD

If you like donuts, you’ve probably already been to this donut haven. But have you tried their gourmet decorated Christmas donuts? They’re featuring incredible holiday donuts at the beloved Donut Bar SD through the holidays. Just make sure to get there early; they will run out!

Holiday Cocktails at Polite Provisions

Polite Provisions, a now classic hipster spot in University Heights, is offering a variety of holiday cocktails. I’m a big fan of setting holiday spirits high with Hot Buttered Rum (which has notes of caramel and baking spice hinting at an oatmeal cookie) and Peppermint Butler (which is essentially peppermint hot chocolate for grown ups).

Polite Provisions is also offering Dark Harvest, Bittered Sling and Naughty Dog. Mmmm.

Apple Cider at PB Ale House

You could wait to have apple pie at Christmas or…you could enjoy apple goodness now with an Angry Orchard at PB Ale House.
Classic, but so so good.