Mad Munch

06/11/2026

Munch Mechanics 🔧

06/09/2026

You Can Always Keep It Simple with the

#1 O.B.Classic

Turn Up the Heat with

#4 La Flama Blanca

Or Sometimes Just

Pump Up the Jam ( #14)

There's Over 27 Cheezers That We'll Hand Craft Just For You.

Which Will You Choose?

Can't Decide on One of Our Specialties?


No Worries.

At Mad Munch, You Can Always Create Your Own- Like Makenna Did Online:

And, when you "Make It A Combo" it always comes with your choice of Side, Sauce and a Drink..

TRIVIA TUESDAY

Mad Munch's June Cheezer of the Month (pictured) is named after which legendary soul singer & pastor?

A) AL GREEN

B) JAMES BROWN
C) SAM COOKE
D) OTIS REDDING
E) WILSON PICKETT

Scroll down for the answer below.

CUSTOMER QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Bomb! Perfectly cooked grilled cheese, tomato soup hits the spot. Highly recommend. The staff was really friendly and place was clean."

-Satzy P. via a 5-star Yelp review

Trivia Tuesday Answer:
A) AL GREEN

This Week's Promo Code is
"LOVEANDHAPPINESS"

Use this Promo Code at Checkout when Ordering Online or Tell Kate or Zach in Person at the Shop to get $2 OFF any purchase over $10!

DID YOU KNOW?

Kate's Cheezer creation is packed with Avocado, Cooked Spinach, Her House-made Nut-Free Pesto, Balsamic Viniagrette, Provolone & Cheddar.

The "Al Green Gets Next to You" album is actually one of Zach's Dad's cassette tapes (pictured) and was released in 1971. Check out the 25 cent price tag!

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06/09/2026

Welcome to the Wall y’all 🖼️
Buy 10 get one FREE & FAME.

06/02/2026

Order Them Some Mad Munch,

Where Everybody Gets What They Want.

Pump Up Their Summer Break With Our

#15 Pump Up The Jam

Raspberry Jam paired with a Melty Trio of Wisconsin Goat Cheese Crumbles, Mozzarella & Colby Jack.

Sweet, Tangy & Irresistable!

DID YOU KNOW?

Mad Munch uses Raspberry Jam that has only 4 ingredients: Raspberries, Sugar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Fruit Pectin and

NO High-Fructose Corn Syrup.

TRIVIA TUESDAY

Mad Munch recycles used Raspberry Jam jars to fill up which one of Kate's House-Made Sauces?

A) SLAPSTICK SAUCE

B) HONEY MUSTARD
C) CHIPOTLE MAYO
D) MARINARA
E) FRY SAUCE

Scroll down for the answer & for This Week's Promo Code for

$2 OFF Any Purchase over $10.

REAL MENU GENIUS OF THE WEEK

That's a lotta grub for under $60!

CUSTOMER QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"I got the one with goat cheese and jam [ #15 Pump Up the Jam] it's so good and the soup is yummy too. The owners are really nice and it's yummy as hell."

-Adri L. via a 5-star Yelp Review

Learn how Kate & Zach made Mad Munch into what it is today.

Trivia Answer is D) MARINARA

Kate's House-Made Marinara is featured on the Hidden Menu online as well: Look for "STEVE URKEL" and "ROBERT EGGPLANT." Marinara can also be added to any Cheezer for only 50 cents..

Promo Code is "MARINARA"

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06/02/2026

🎶 Review Rhapsody 🎶

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

June’s Cheezer of the Month
“AL GREEN”
Avocado, Pesto, Spinach, Provolone, cheddar, & Housemade Balsamic Vinaigrette on Seasoned Sourdough.

05/30/2026

LAST DAY FOR PASTRAMI LEE JONES! This one will sell out early for sure.
Get some.

05/29/2026

Our Shop is SEVEN! 🖐️ + ✌️
Thanks for being a FAN!

05/27/2026

A lot has changed since Mad Munch moved into the shop in 2019.

The storefront is no longer blue...

Kate & Zach Got Married...

They got rid of the Moustache Wall.

And they changed up the Menu Board a few times.

While the look of the store has changed over the last 7 years, one thing has always remained constant...

They're still pumping out quality, creative, Cheezers at a great value.

Grab a #3 Dill Griffith to celebrate.

Packed with Dill Pickles, Grilled Onions, house-sliced Pepper Jack, Cheddar & Mozzarella. It's no wonder that
this Cheezer has been a consistent fan favorite ever since we first opened our doors in Ocean Beach.

CUSTOMER QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Really good food but very cheesy! So true to the name!! Got one order of shareable [curly] fries and barely ate half- there were three of us! Nowhere to sit even outside- so that was a bummer, but a great take and eat on the beach kind of place."

-Don G., via a 4-star Yelp review

Sorry, Don, but one of the legs on our outdoor table finally gave out & we had to find a replacement. Now, you'll see we've added a different longer table that can accommodate up to six people. (And, if you wanna get outta the sun for a while, we still have plenty of stools & counter space inside).

-Zach H.

TRIVIA TUESDAY

What percentage of brick-and-mortar Restaurants in California make it to 7 years in operation?

A) 5%
B) 15%
C) 25%
D) 35%
E) 40%

Scroll down below for the answer.

REAL MENU GENIUS OF THE WEEK

And that's how you customize your Cheezer & get the cheesy sandwich you deserve!

DID YOU KNOW?

Cheddar Bombz were invented in 2019, after Zach tried to make his own Mozzarella Sticks by breading String Cheese?

Yep- true story. All he ended up making from that experiment was a big mess, but fortunately, he discovered Mild Cheddar in block form. Once he had his cheese "medium" nailed, he came up with the perfect herb & spice recipe that really stuck!

TRIVIA TUESDAY ANSWER:

C) 25%

It's hard to believe that only 1/4 of restaurants make it to 7 years. At Mad Munch, Kate & Zach understand that this would not be possible without great customers like you. Thank you for being a fan!

Promo Code is TWENTYFIVE

Use Promo Code on Your Next Order, Online or In-Person, before June 3.

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05/21/2026

05/19/2026

Simply Make a Few Clicks & You'll Be Eating Great in No Time.

Take it from Reid K- one of our regulars. Picking Up Your Favs for Lunch Couldn't Be Any Easier!

Insider Tip: Don't forget to add one or more of Kate's Housemade Dipping Sauces to your order.

TRIVIA TUESDAY

What holiday sees some of the heaviest traffic in San Diego & is also a day that Mad Munch is always closed?

A) MEMORIAL DAY
B) VETERANS DAY
C) LABOR DAY
D) INDEPENDENCE DAY
E) JUNETEENTH

CUSTOMER QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"We got two sandwiches and they were both delicious!!! The tomato soup was super yummy as well and was great to dip or to sip. The sandwiches were ready very quickly and came to go which was perfect for eating our lunch while plane watching at the lighthouse. I definitely recommend eating here! So many great options."

-Lily G. via a 5-star Yelp Review

DID YOU KNOW?

You can add a Mad Munch sticker to your order for only $1? Yep. Your choice of the Mad Munch "Street Sign" or the Red "Enjoy Cheezers." Just add it to your cart at checkout.

A great additional to any water bottle, E-bike, or golf cart!

Trivia Tuesday Answer: A) MEMORIAL DAY

THIS WEEK'S PROMO CODE is "MEMORIALDAY"

Kate & Zach found that the summer "BBQ Holidays" are not the best for business, so that's why Mad Munch has historically been closed on Memorial Day & Labor Day.

Use this Promo Code to Get $2 OFF when you spend Over $10 at Mad Munch, In-Shop or When You Order Online.

MAD MUNCH WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 25 IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY

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05/12/2026

Now For a Limited Time:

"Pastrami Lee Jones"

Six Ounces of Thin-Sliced Pastrami, Piled High & Paired with Kate's Own Garlic Paprika Mayo, Grilled Onions, Pepperoncinis, In-House Sliced Swiss & Provolone on our Specially Seasoned Sourdough.

TRIVIA TUESDAY

Which Add-On Veggie has been the best seller at Mad Munch since the start of 2026?

A) PEPPERONCINIS

B) GRILLED ONIONS
C) JALAPENOS
D) DILL PICKLES
E) DICED TOMATOES

Scroll down for this week's trivia answer.

Real Menu Genius of the Week

This Week's Genius happened to be a walk-in customer. Zach didn't catch her name, but she wanted,

"Something with Turkey on it."

So, Zach guided her to the Build Your Own Cheezer menu board & what she came up with was a mouth-watering sandwich combo that he won't soon forget (only half of it is pictured above)!

Here's what was on it:

Customer Quote of the Week

"Best sandwiches on Newport [Avenue] in Ocean Beach! Pump Up The Jam is soooooo good!!!! The couple who run the place are super friendly as well."

-Ricardo C. via a 5-Star Yelp Review

Making Waves

Speaking of quotes, Quote Master Kate has taken to responding to Mad Munch reviews on Google or Yelp.

Give Us a review like Morgan H. did on Google a few weeks ago & try to guess what tune Kate is singing over your praises.

You may have noticed that Kate was pulling double shifts at Mad Munch the past few days. That's because Zach flew back home to central Illinois for the first time in 7 years to attend his Grandpa's funeral.

His Grandpa Ralph had a large impact on him growing up & he even inspired him to continue pushing toward his dream of starting a grilled cheese cart in San Diego.

Check out the story from the blog on our website:

Trivia Tuesday Answer:

B) GRILLED ONIONS

This Week's Promo Code is "GRILLEDONIONS"

Use this Promo Code at Checkout to Get $2 OFF ANY Purchase over $10.

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05/07/2026

Say Cheese!
Welcome to the wall y’all 🖼️
Buy 10 Cheezers, get one free, & wall bragging rights.

05/06/2026

They always say you should respond to reviews, both good & bad. So here we go.

05/05/2026

Don't Stress Over Your Next Pot Luck or Lunch Function.

Leave it to Us & Make Any Cheezer the Star of the Party. Just Give Us a Heads Up & We'll Cut 'Em Up Bite-Size so Everyone Mix-Match and Enjoy!

REAL MENU GENIUS OF THE WEEK

See how easily Ian added on his favorite cheeses & made the #11 Cock-A-Doodle Dude his own.

It just goes to show that there is no wrong way to customize a Cheezer at Mad Munch.

CUSTOMER QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Such a great spot with so many sandwich options. The curly fries were perfectly crispy and our sandwiches were so delicious.

Would highly recommend swinging by if you are in the area."

-Morgan H. via a 5-star Google review

Thanks for the great review (and awesome pic, above), Morgan!

If you loved your Mad Munch experience as well, please take a few minutes to review us on Google or Yelp. It makes a huge difference to Kate & Zach!

TRIVIA TUESDAY

Which 1990's hit song is the walkout song for San Diego Padres closer, Mason Miller?

A) "COUNTERFEIT" by LIMP BIZKIT

B) "MY OWN SUMMER" by DEFTONES
C) "BULLS ON PARADE" by RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
D) "BLIND" by KORN
E) "BAWITABA" BY KID ROCK

INSIDE SCOOP

Mad Munch is now hooking you up with more Turkey. It's still sliced in-house, but for now on, when you add Turkey to your Cheezer or get the #7 Tommy Applewood, you're getting 3oz of Premium Oven Roasted Turkey (instead of the 2oz in the past). That's a difference you can taste!

This Week's Trivia Answer:

D) "BLIND" by KORN

"Blind" was the first single released on Korn's self-titled debut in 1994. Zach first heard the song & the band on the "X-Games Soundtrack, Volume One." It was one of the first CDs he ever bought at Sam Goody in the mall.

PROMO CODE is "BLIND"

Use the Promo Code now through May 13th, to Claim Your $2 OFF ANY Mad Munch Purchase Over $10.

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05/04/2026

🥠May the Fortune be with you 🥠
Growing up my Mom always put a box of Fortune Cookies in my Christmas stocking and now you can find us putting one in your Paper Bag. Free Fortune with every Cheezer.

05/01/2026

May’s Cheezer of the Month - Pastrami Lee Jones
Thinly in-house sliced Pastrami, Grilled Onions, Pepperoncinis, Swiss, Provolone, & House Made Garlic Paprika Mayo on Season Sourdough.
GET SOME.

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

Still Cheezy After All These Years,

Kate & Zach Keep Cranking Out Unique & Delicious Cheezers For You to Enjoy!

Don't Sleep On Kate's Latest Creation:

"With or Without Ewe"

Packed with Manchego (Sheep's Cheese), Pimento Stuffed Green Olives, Hearts of Palm, and Plenty of Melty Pepper Jack & Monterey Jack. Get this Delicious Cheezer of the Month before it disappears on Friday!

CUSTOMER QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"This is absolutely the best place to eat in Ocean Beach. I promise you won't find better food at this price or really any price. Totes MaGoats all day!!!"

-Arya S., via a 5-star Yelp review

REAL MENU GENIUS OF THE WEEK

TRIVIA TUESDAY

Which CHEEZER was NOT on the original April 27, 2013 menu at Golden Hill Farmer's Market?

A) THE OBC
B) THE BIG KAHUNA
C) CHESTER THE SAILOR
D) THE DONNIE SPECIAL
E) KATERS TATERS

WEIRD NEWS ON NEWPORT AVENUE

"If I buy a dipping sauce, can you heat up my pizza?" A man who walked into Mad Munch one night asked.

"No," Kate replied.

Fact: Food establishments are NEVER allowed to reheat outside food, under any circumstance.

BONUS CRIME BLOTTER

A black folding chair with a Mad Munch Wu-Tang Sticker on it (pictured) was stolen outside of Mad Munch Grilled Cheezer Co. sometime between 1:30-7:30pm on Thursday, April 23rd. If you have any information on it's whereabouts please let us know.

TRIVIA TUESDAY ANSWER:

E) KATERS TATERS

The very first Mad munch Menu in San Diego, 2013.

Kate came up with Katers Taters a few weeks later, when Mad Munch wisely added Bacon to the menu (and it's been on there ever since).

Promo Code is KATERSTATERS

Use Promo Code on Your Next Order, Online or In-Person, before May 6.

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04/21/2026

Try Our Always Fresh-Smashed Avocado featured on the #2 T&A

Tomatoes, Avocado, In-House Sliced Provolone, Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheeses on Seasoned Sourdough. A fresh take on a traditional grilled cheese sandwich.

Or Maybe You're Into the Jalapeno Business ( #13)

Avocado, Jalapenos, Scrambled Eggs, Melted Goat Cheese Crumbles & American. A Spicy Breakfast Melt that'll brighten up anyone's day.

Or Build It Your Own Way, Like this Week's...

REAL MENU GENIUS

TRIVIA TUESDAY

Which San Diego County town held it's 39th Annual Avocado Festival this past Sunday?

A) FALLBROOK
B) BOULEVARD
C) CARLSBAD
D) JACUMBA
E) ENCINITAS

CUSTOMER QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"The food is delicious! And all the sauces, yum!! The owners are so friendly, and the kiddos love this spot too. There's something for everyone here. It's one of my favorites in OB!"


-Ashley S. via a 5-star Google Review

This Week's Trivia Answer is
A) FALLBROOK

Promo Code is "FALLBROOK"

Use this Promo Code when Ordering Online or In-Shop to Get $2 OFF ANY Order Over $10, This Week!

Happy Earth Day,

Wednesday, April 22nd!

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04/21/2026

When you got a 4/20 potluck at work & you know who you can count on.

04/16/2026

We always get compliments on our “Married with Cheezer” picture on our decoupaged counter. So when I wanted to spruce up the outside menu Zach suggested more Halloween Pics & I said “PASS ME THE MOD PODGE!”
THANK YOU Ocean Beach Business Center for all my print outs!!!