Super cool ambiance with the coffee shop sharing the space with the bar next door. Country music…read moreand football is viewable through the mini divider between the spots The cold brew is solid and there's plenty of seating. Fun "pot head" themed merch available as well. There's a couple locations around San Diego but this is one of the better ones

‼ DISCRIMINATION! RACISM! ‼ I had an extremely uncomfortable…read moreand upsetting experience here while picking up a large coffee order for a wedding. When I arrived, there was a very long line, but because my order had already been placed, I went to the designated pickup area. While waiting, I watched the employee behind the counter speak politely and normally to other customers. When it was my turn, I turned my phone around and politely said, "Hi, I'm here to pick up for" Before I could even finish my sentence, the employee looked at my phone, rolled his eyes, turned away from me, and went to retrieve the order. There was no greeting, no acknowledgment, and no basic courtesy. He handed me the order while staring at me, rolled his eyes again, and immediately returned to the register. The interaction was so noticeably hostile that I looked back at him and asked, "What's your problem?" He immediately turned away and began helping someone else. I then asked another employee whether there was a manager available and explained what had just happened. Her response was essentially that there was "a lot going on" and that they were busy. Being busy does not excuse treating a customer disrespectfully especially when I had just watched other customers receive normal, courteous service. What made this experience particularly concerning was what happened next. While I was still making sure my large order was complete, another customer approached the pickup area. The same employee who would not even allow me to finish my sentence immediately greeted this man with, "Hello, how can I help you?" and proceeded to speak to him politely and professionally. That was the exact basic courtesy I had been denied only moments earlier. As a Black woman, I cannot ignore that difference in treatment. I watched this employee demonstrate that he was perfectly capable of greeting customers, communicating professionally, and being courteous. He simply chose not to extend that same treatment to me. Based on what I personally witnessed, the disparity felt prejudicial and discriminatory. I then walked to the neighboring sister establishment to ask how I could contact management because I had not been provided helpful management information inside the coffee shop. Ironically, the employee I spoke with there was also Latino, and he treated me with complete respect. He listened, offered to get a manager, asked whether I was okay, and apologized that I had experienced something uncomfortable. That interaction is important because my complaint is not about anyone's ethnicity it is about the specific behavior of the employees who dealt with me at the coffee shop. What was also strange was that the coffee shop employees who had just explained that everything was so hectic suddenly had plenty of time to stand at the counter and watch me while I spoke with the neighboring business. They continued watching me until I got into my car. There had been an enormous line of customers, yet somehow the "too busy" explanation disappeared when it came time to watch what I was doing after I asked about management. That made an already uncomfortable situation feel even more hostile. The Smoking Gun needs to seriously evaluate who it places in customer-facing positions. Customers should not have to wonder whether their race affected the basic level of dignity and courtesy they received. If an employee is overwhelmed or having a bad day, take a break, ask for help, or work away from the front counter. What you do not do is selectively discard basic manners with one customer and then immediately demonstrate those same manners to the next. I came in to pick up coffee for a wedding. I was polite. I was there to collect an order and leave. There was absolutely no reason for me to be treated with hostility. I will be filing a formal complaint with management regarding this incident. I hope management takes it seriously, reviews what occurred, and provides its staff with appropriate customer-service and anti-discrimination training. No paying customer should be treated as though basic respect is optional. And yes, they can run the cameras back it'll be in there ! Then to ice the cake, they literally got the order wrong and didn't give me all the items for the party that I was taking it to! Could look me up and down but not look the orders up and down !

I finally got to try Marigold Bagels! They are down the street from me and it's always way too busy…read morebut I went as soon as they opened and there was a line of 10 people behind me once I finished placing my order. I ordered a breakfast sandwich that had bacon, cheese, and an egg. I chose to have it served on their jalapeño cheese bagel. The sandwich was nothing special, I don't know that I would get that again. The egg was bland and there wasn't any sauces or spreads on it. I also ordered some bagels to go, the onion, plain, and jalapeño cheddar. The onion one was really good with the jalapeño cheddar cream cheese. The plain one was great with the delicious churro cream cheese. The ambiance was nice, very clean and they had an open kitchen prep area for the bagels. The bagels were very good, chewy, yet crispy on the outside and fresh!

If you're looking to scratch an itch for a good NY style chewy bagel then this is the spot! That…read moresaid you (and your wallet) are gonna have to work for it! The wait was insane (45 min) on a Saturday morning for bagel sandwiches so I'd recommend either going during the week or getting bagels and schmear to go. (Which is apparently much quicker) I had the Bec it was good but a little dry. $10.50 Some of the other bagel sandwiches were either overpriced in my option or didn't make sense. Why is a plain bagel $3.50, but then adding cream cheese almost doubles the price? They have a nice sunny raised patio, the inside is mostly full of people standing in line.

Adore this location and its employees…read more Really enjoyed my food & next time I want to try the oatmeal or add the vegan sausage to my thighmaster! The chia pudding also looked so good Busy Saturday morning and ran into issues w/ a gift card but Enrique was v accommodating and beyond helpful. Amanda at the front is bubbly and patient and answered my questions about the chaga latte and food options All the employees look ICONIC and I enjoyed each of their unique styles :) (BOH employee with the eyebrow slits was FINEEE) This place & the employees are stellaaarrrrrr humans

I've been here in the morning during the week, the coffee is freshly brewed and delicious…read more My wife loves getting the Chagacciono. Son gets a bagel sandwich and a coffee. I usually get the chai. Great drinks, food and customer service. Dog friendly here and plenty real estate inside and outside to enjoy your cup of Joe! Enjoy!

The bagels TOP NOTCH…read more The location cute and quaint, but I do like the Mission Valley location more. This location seems to have a limited menu whereas their other location has more options. It was a busy morning, so they doing their best to keep up with orders while people were asking if their bagels were ready. The workers were being so patient and communicating with customers that they were on it. The coffee TASTES like coffee! Silly to say, but it's soooo delicious and I love when coffee doesn't taste like a complete sugary drink. We had two iced coffees (basic sitch and blondie mocha) and their drip coffee. Would definitely order again. They were out of some ingredients, but they advertised it, so customers were not lead astray. Easily, their bagels make this the place to go!

Scheduled my day to make sure I could stop by their anniversary celebration before heading to the…read moreairport. Left, extremely disappointed... When I arrived a few minutes before opening the lights were off, turned the corner to find things still being unloaded. Waited, until 6, nothing, waited 5 more minutes, some movement but still not open. Finally ask what the situation is and they said they were running behind and needed maybe 15 more minutes. I didn't have confidence that would actually happen, and left hungry to fend for food at the airport. Not worth waking up early and planning for.

Best bagels in the county says this Ex-NYer…read more Be Muad (forwarned) - cash only !!!!!! But a great price.

Came here as I was in the area (at the pet food shop next door) and I remember having bagels from…read morehere (at least I had thought it was here) and enjoying them so stopped in. Checked to make sure I had cash and that it was enough to cover what I wanted. There was indoor seating and there is plenty of it. I was here outside of traditional breakfast hours and on a day when it was very hot. My order was taken, the bagel was prepared and I received it in a short amount of time. Grabbed an everything bagel with cream cheese and had it toasted. The bagel seemed pretty small, the toppings did not really adhere to the bagel and there were not a lot of them to begin with, let alone every time I touched it, it shedded even more. It was just ok. Nothing amazing, nothing terrible. It was $3 for a bagel with cream cheese. I am not a bagel connoisseur. I enjoy them and eat them from time to time but don't know what makes a good vs bad bagel. I just know some I like and some I don't. This was just ok. That is honestly all I can say about it. I came here when it was super hot outside and it was super hot inside as well so I got my bagel and went to the car to eat it as I drove to my next destination.

Love everything here!…read more Great tasty coffee and tea drinks. All are flavorful and delicious. The katsu hayashi rice was hearty, beefy, rich, and delicious with katsu and rice and gravy. The karaage Sando had super crispy and well seasoned chicken. Wish it had a bit more sauce or kewpie. Overall, super friendly staff, genuinely chat with each customer and have a warm quick conversation.

Ambience is nice. Huge selection of desserts, breads, and meals…read more Matcha parfait was very tasty. But 17.50? I was shocked at my bill. The toppings were unremarkable and the cup was really small.

The fact that an all-vegan Jewish deli exists means that dreams really can come true. Ben &…read moreEsther's is doing it right, keeping the spirit of the deli alive in an era when few of the old guard manage to persist. As much as I hate the word "authentic" when used to describe any type of cuisine, they are absolutely doing it right, honoring the classics with more modern recipes eschewing animal products. That means you've got your lox, pastrami, egg salad, matzo ball soup, latkes, knishes, and all the bagels a baker can roll. Many of these are rarities for the average vegan to encounter and a true luxury to have them all under one roof. As a Jewish person who's been vegan for almost 25 years, I've never had many of these specialties made by anyone other than myself. Sinking my teeth into the rye bread-flanked meatless corned beef in my New Yorker sandwich, I honestly started getting a bit verklempt. I truly hope locals know just how lucky they are to have easy access to such delicacies whenever the craving moves them. Please, have another half-sour pickle on my behalf.

Fantastic mushroom burger! They use Beyond Burger patties and the texture is amazingly meaty. I…read morewas surprised by the deep savory flavor they achieved with the mushrooms and the cheezy sauce. Would definitely order again. The burger had a lovely toasted bun and was accompanied by a quarter pickle spear. I also picked up some bagels which were just ok. Parking was plentiful. Service was excellent! Everyone was super friendly and helpful, from the cashier to the cook. They also have a location in Seattle.

Service is very good their. Positive attitudes by young professionals in a good direction.read more

Just about the best place you're ever going to try... The croissants are unbelievable. The coffee…read moreis great... And the staff is about the nicest I've ever worked with, while I was there, I interfaced with four different staff members and they were all amazingly helpful and friendly... Highest recommendation possible.

If you are a cold brew fan Trident Coffee is a must visit!…read more My husband and I tried the blackberry cobbler and the honey lavender cold brew and they were both amazing! The barista was super knowledgeable and explained the different cold brews to us and gave us great recommendations based of our own preferences.

Found this neighborhood coffee shop while walking around Coronado…read more They are one of the few coffee places I know that have low acidic cold brew. The only other off the top of my head is San Luis Obispo Roasters. This is a great option particularly for those who are sensitive to acidic drinks or would be great after you want coffee after a long night of drinks! PArking - street parking. There was plenty of parking during the early morning but not sure how it would get during the middle of the day,

It was the last couple of weeks of summer and it has been a while since I've had a donut. So…read morecoming to Nomads, they had some very interesting flavors. I especially liked the watermelon with the pineapple filling. The campfire s'mores influenced one was amazing! Of course, I also got my 8 rosemary salt and 4 everything bagels. These are my go tos because they are usually still warm and sooooo good! The breakfast sandwiches look inviting but that will have to wait for another day. The staff is always friendly!

I had the strangest experience with Nomad Donuts today that is really sitting with me and bothering…read moreme. Let me start with that I've been a big supporter of Nomad Donuts since the fruition back on 30th street. I used to work with the owner Matt over a decade ago at The Active Network. I also know mistakes can happen and can easily roll with it. That is what makes today's situation extremely bizarre. I ordered a Black 'n Blue sandwich without onion rings, on a toasted rosemary bagel with a small black coffee. My coffee came out first with the wonderful employee with dark curly hair worn in two buns. She called out "Anda", (my name); and handed me my coffee. About 7 minutes later she walked up to me with my sandwich and handed me my sandwich and said, "Here you go, Anda." I said, "Thank you! Have a good day!" and left. I drove home, opened the box and realized it was not at all the sandwich I ordered. Disappointing but things happen. Since I found out with a previous order months ago I'm allergic to an ingredient in one of their sauces, I couldn't risk it. I called Nomad Donuts and spoke with a kind employee who told me my sandwich was waiting there and they accidentally gave me "Anna's" order. I told her I couldn't make it back there and requested a refund. She said no problem and I would receive the refund in a week and apologized again. I said, "No problem, I know mistakes happen and told her to have a good day." Less than three minutes later the supervisor called me back. I missed the call and returned her call immediately. This is where things got strange. She told me the previous employee I spoke with got things mixed up. She told me I TOOK the wrong sandwich. I corrected her and said, "I didn't take anything. I was handed my sandwich." She asked if it was the person that took my order. I said, "No. It was the lovely woman with the dark, curly hair in two buns." The supervisor said, "You're going to get your refund but know we have name mix-ups all of the time so you know for the future. I'm going to talk to all of the staff." I told her, "I told the last employee I understood mistakes happen and I wasn't upset just asking for the refund." The supervisor then said, "You must have misheard your name." I said, "I didn't mishear anything. She walked up to me, handed me my sandwich and said, 'Here you go, Anda.' I thanked her and told her to have a good day." I then explained to the supervisor that it's really strange she was calling me to blame me for their mistake. She said, "I'm not blaming you." I said, "You are. I didn't take anything and didn't mishear anything." She said, "I'm just letting you know for the future." This whole interaction was so bizarre. The supervisor took the time to call me back after I originally called to request a refund politely and kindly and understood mistakes happen. In the process she blamed me for the store's mistake. My questions are: Why did this supervisor even call me in the first place? To blame me for their mistake? To warn me this happens all the time with them to know for the future. An easy fix would be confirming the order with the name. Or was it to try and avoid giving me a refund when they were the ones that made the mistake? I wish I told the supervisor to watch their security footage as that would be proof the employee came up to me. Seems silly over a sandwich but the supervisor is the one who mishandled things. It's a bummer and shocking this is how things were handled. It is especially disappointing as I have been a customer since Day 1 and always knew of Matt to be really kind and hire top notch employees. am only writing this review as the situation has been bothering me since the call two hours ago and thought Matt should know. Unfortunately I will have to think twice about returning moving forward as this was extremely bizarre to me. Hopefully this supervisor was just having an off-day and it's not the norm.