Spill the Beans has completely ruined every other coffee shop for me…read more I'm here every single morning, and there's a reason. The bagels are larger, fluffier, and have this perfect subtle sweetness -- rumor has it they're boiled in agave syrup, and honestly, it shows. The Lox, Stock & Bagel hits different when the bagel itself is this good, and the McLovin is worth every bite too. The rotating selection keeps it fresh enough that I genuinely look forward to switching it up. Then there's the Basic Sitch -- don't let the name fool you. Best Caramel Macchiato I've had anywhere. Period. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out. And if you have, you already know.

I have to say this is a really great bagel spot! I've been here several times since discovering the…read moreplace and it's now my go to when I'm in the area. Parking is a bit of a pain bit of you are in waking distance or come early enough it shouldn't be an issue. Sometimes they run out of items if you come later in the day. They have a special Bagel of the month, so make sure to ask what it is. They have several bagel flavors, and different flavor cream cheese spreads. I love the habanero bagel, it's one of my favorites, but just be warned it is very hot. Definitely don't eat it without something cold to drink. They also have a breakfast sandwich called the San Diego which is a favorite of several people I know. You chose the bagel you want it with and they add fried eggs, bacon, cheese and aioli. I highly reccomend it. I've not had a lot of their deinis, but i did order the cinna-bee which has honey, cinnamon, espresso and milk. I thought it was good and would order it again. Definitely check them out and try some of their bagels, or perhaps one of their sandwiches.

I ordered an everything, jalapeño cheese and a bialy with a tub of scallion cream cheese. The…read morebagels were slightly crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The cream cheese had good flavor too. Like with all fresh cream cheeses, I wish the cream cheese had more tang. It was very loud inside and so the gla taking my order misheard me and they gave me an everything bagel sandwich with jalapeño cheese cream cheese. They were very attentive and nice when I told them about the error and rectified it quickly and let me keep the sandwich bagel. It was good but just had too much cream cheese stuff inside for my liking. But it was a very generous amount since prices are higher than I'm used to paying for a bagel and schmear.

Super cute and cozy bagel spot in North Park. There are a couple indoor tables and a small amount…read moreof parking spots right outside. There is ample street parking as well. It was pretty pricy for some basic bagel sandwiches. Even the veggies on the lox bagel had an upcharge. I was also hoping to add cream cheese to my bacon, egg and cheese but they said they are unable to add that on. The taste was decent, but not the best bagel sandwiches I've had.

Spill the Beans has completely ruined every other coffee shop for me…read more I'm here every single morning, and there's a reason. The bagels are larger, fluffier, and have this perfect subtle sweetness -- rumor has it they're boiled in agave syrup, and honestly, it shows. The Lox, Stock & Bagel hits different when the bagel itself is this good, and the McLovin is worth every bite too. The rotating selection keeps it fresh enough that I genuinely look forward to switching it up. Then there's the Basic Sitch -- don't let the name fool you. Best Caramel Macchiato I've had anywhere. Period. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out. And if you have, you already know.

Great place to do work tons of seating outside (and it is also shaded). Less places inside, but…read morestill possible. Very good service. I think we forgot to get our coffees when they called our name, because they brought them out to our table and did not seem bothered by that at all. The mushroom coffee was not very sweet or strong in my opinion, though it is advertised as less sweet. I got the Basic Sitch last time and preferred that one.

I made a quick stop at Spill the Beans while walking around Seaport Village. I was in SD for the…read moreday and felt a thirst - plus I needed to have my second coffee of the day so it only made sense for me to stop by. StB was actually not foreign to me before my initial visit - one of my friends who loves SD as much as I do had been here before with great things to say. They have several locations in the SD area, and the one here is pretty small - it's really just a walk-up space but that's fine since it fits the vibe of Seaport Village. The menu contains a variety of beverages as well as some breakfast/lunch sandwiches. The biggest standout for me was their cold brew made with chaga - I totally needed to look that up while waiting in line and learned it was a type of fungus. I wasn't in an adventurous mood, so I went with their standard cold brew with a little almond milk. The beverage was good - nothing too special but just a really good solid coffee. Service was good, and overall I was feeling the vibe of this place. I enjoyed my experience, and wouldn't hesitate to return next time I'm in SD.

When in Seaport Village along the water in San Diego, Spill the Beans is the hot spot for coffee…read more I'm ngl, they pulled me in with their pothead vibes haha! They have a cute theme of supporting us ganja folks and I love all the cute sayings around the outside of the shop. Instagram friendly photos for days! I also liked that they had a Chaga Cold Brew for $8.25. I appreciate a more natural kinda morning high in my morning caffeination. It was delish and huge! My friend and I also shared the McLovin ($13) breakfast sandwich which was so packed with ingredients, there was no way it couldn't be tasty. Scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage patties, cheddar cheese and maple butter made for such an indulgent, protein packed breakfast. Loved the food and vibes at Spill the Beans! I'll absolutely pop in again next time I'm in Seaport Village!

As many of noted before, make sure to pack cash, as it's a CASH ONLY spot! It is a classic,…read moreno-frills bagels joint with classic pairings. I was very pleased with my everything bagel with garlic cream cheese.

*CASH ONLY Located…read morein a small parking lot plaza, P.L. Bagels is your quintessential local/mom&pop/no-frills bagel shop. I came on a Saturday morning around 11am and was able to order and get my food within 15 minutes. There's some tables inside but many people took their food to-go. Prices are reasonable (~$4.50 for a bagel with cream cheese) as well. I got the garlic bagel with the Salmon Spread (~$6.50). The salmon spread was really nice and the added tomato and red onion were nice additions. Our friends also enjoyed their bagels with their respective cream cheeses. The texture was good and solid overall. Nothing overly aesthetic, nothing that click baits you, PL Bagels is a good reminder of what food was and still currently can be in this world of hyperbole, influencers, and maximalist food.

Arrived here, a short walk from the Pendry Hotel where we're staying. Right on the corner with nice…read moreclean open space interior, AC & fans. They have baked goods as well as sandwiches u can order. Someone will ask u if u want baked goods first then u go down the counter to order drinks and sandos. Got the everything mochi bagel with cream cheese and the egg & chicken katsu sando. Everything mochi bagel 5/5: so fluffy and light yet still tastes like a bagel. Can be a lil salty on the top where the salt is but contrast with parts that dont have it. Egg sando 5/5: yummy and filling, has cucumber and the milk bread is thick and so fluffy! Chicken katsu sando 5/5: my favorite. I love the spicy mustardy sauce not sure if it's in the actual brown katsu sauce or separate mustard. My bf didnt like it but i loved it! Chicken also juicy and soft. The milk bread is so fluffy and lil sweet and perfect pairing. Interior has lots of tables and seating and they they also have an outdoor patio and they clean the tables frequently which is nice. Recommend!

I had really high hopes for this place but it unfortunately did not live up to the hype. Came here…read morefor dinner with a friend and it was pretty empty. Food/drinks 3/5: We got a strawberry matcha, truffle fries, the egg sando, and chicken katsu sando. The matcha was unfortunately super watery and you could barely taste any matcha. As a truffle lover, I was super excited for the fries, but both my friend and I agreed that we couldn't taste any truffle. The sandwiches although did save this meal. I did enjoy the egg one much more as the katsu one had a strong vinegary sauce that was overpowering the whole sando. Service/Ambiance 4/5: There was plenty of seating and the workers were nice. We were really hoping to try the shrimp sando but they were out. Don't think I will be coming back to try it though.

i've been wanting to go here for years now, and now that i'm in san diego again i finally got a…read morechance to check this place out! the store is fairly small, with a limited amount of tables for outdoor seating only and a deli counter and space to order/wait inside. the menu is quite large and it was very difficult to decide what to order! i was originally going for a bagel, but the reuben caught my eye and i ended up ordering that instead. i'll have to come back and try some of the other menu items because it was delicious and very filling. the reuben meat is made excellently and i appreciate how the sandwich was wrapped up! i'm a big fan of this place and hope to come back again before i leave. there are a lot of things i want to try! definitely recommend checking it out if you haven't already.

Everything I have had here is really tasty. The bagel…read moresandwiches are delicious. I don't think you can tell that the egg and cheese and bagel itself are vegan. Of course, the meats are tougher to replicate, but this is the absolute BEST vegan bacon I have ever had. The sausage is great too. The sandwiches are good, but I think that the last time we went they had a heavy mustard hand because it's all I could taste. I would skip the Turkey-Bacon Club and get the Reuben instead. I'm looking forward to trying the BLT and the hot dogs! The cream cheese is reeeeeally good too. We tried the Jalapeno and the Bacon-Scallion. I recommend getting one of those added to your bagel sandwich.

I took my mother here for Mother's Day this year and this was both of our first time at this…read moreamazing place. It was a such a warming experience. You can tell that they really do pride themselves and how they make their items. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. They're homemade coffee syrups were such a perfect pair. With an open space concept and greenery, it was such a full experience. What really made this experience truly great, was seeing the owner and head chef, Jeff interact with us and others! You can tell he cares. The staff was also welcoming and took the time to give us a rundown of everything being our first time. You owe it to yourself to take a break and enjoy a pastry here.

If you visit San Diego and your don't come by Izola, you're feeekin crazy! Best croissants and…read morebreads I've ever had, including croissants and breads in Paris and Italy!

great coffee, it's right next to the imperial beach bike path. The staff is super friendly and…read morehelpful. Saira was so helpful and really knew her coffee!!

Service was incredible. The young man who helped me was super hospitable and went above and beyond…read more Since it was my first time, he walked me through the menu, recommended their most popular drink which was the Son of a Sailor and even told me about their protein pastries and donuts. I ended up getting the protein coffee cake and a burrito. The coffee was great, the burrito was stuffed and actually nutritious, and the coffee cake was packed with nutrients too... maybe a little hard to swallow but still tasty overall. Awesome first experience I'll definitely be back

The zaatar bagel with pimento cheese spread is the best! 10/10…read more They always have unique donut flavors.

Oh Nomad Donuts how I love you. This place is a local gem that offers craft donuts, breakfast…read moresandwiches, and fun rotating drinks. My favorite part of the start of a new month is checking their monthly drink and donut specials. This month nothing really called my name but they did have a weekend special that really appealed to me. I have had some of their bagel style sandwiches before and ohhhh goodness they are good. This time it was my favorite style of sandwich, a bahn mi. I had high hopes because of the picture they posted on their social media and just the level of creativity they usually bring. Considering it's North Park, I knew ordering online would be the best option and picking up. My estimated time was 15-20 minutes but it only took them under 10. I got an order ready notification before I even left the house. I got there and it was dead, maybe one other person in and out. There's a lot of seating inside and some outside on their patio. They also have different counters for ordering and pick up which helps speed things up. My experience with service was very transactional, nothing bad just nothing to really highlight. Let's talk about this bahn mi. It's promoted as marinated and charred pork shoulder, house made sweet aioli, nuoc cham compound butter, pickled carrot and daikon, mint, cilantro, and jalapeño on a locally sourced Paris baguette. First off, nuoc cham compound butter?? YES. That is the kind of creativity I love to see. I got my sandwich and the wrapper was pretty oily so the sandwich itself looked kind of glossy. The whole thing felt a little rushed, like everything was just thrown on. I will say I wasn't expecting a generous amount of meat but they delivered in that aspect. I first wanted to try the compound butter on its own and it had a slight nuoc cham flavor, but in the sandwich it didn't really stand out past all the bolder flavors. Now if you've seen my other reviews, the best part of a bahn mi to me is the pickled daikon and carrots. These might be the best I have ever had anywhere. They are exactly how I prefer them, sweet with a slight acidity and THICK CUT. The crunch on these... please let me buy a whole jar. The bread was alright, they mention they source it locally so it's not made in house, but mine leaned a little old and I could tell through the texture. The pork was marinated really well, I do wish some of the pieces were more charred because you could see where some of it didn't hit direct flame. This also came with a side of what tasted like a hoisin vinaigrette. I liked the creativity but felt like the sandwich didn't need it. It was way too acidic and strong and there's not much need for that sharp vinegar hit here. I paired my bahn mi with a miso caramel matcha latte. This was expensive, a 12oz for $8 is steep even for matcha. It was good but not amazing. It leans more sweet than matcha forward. The miso caramel actually surprised me though. At other cafes it usually comes off more like a salted caramel, but here it had more depth, slightly savory, and when mixed with the milk it came out really creamy and smooth. The matcha was a little grainy though. Overall I will definitely be back and will keep my eye out for more specials because that's where they really shine. And seriously, if they ever let me buy those pickled carrots and daikon by the jar, I'm there immediately.