Worst food I've had in a long time/it shouldn't be legal to sell food this bad. I also think a visit from the health inspector ought to be in order given the state of the garbage can that had trash ready to spill out onto the floor as it was near to the kitchen. The bathroom was also super grody. Take this review to heart and go somewhere else/the panini I had makes an egg McMuffin taste like haute cuisine. The open faced lox sandwich was OK, but do you see the amount of schmere I got in the picture I uploaded for this place? Disrespectful. I even felt a bit ill after eating here, just saying. There's other options for breakfast for your time in Seward...I recommend checking them out. And for anyone curious why I ate here despite cautionary reviews existing already, I thought the name and logo were really cute and went in here on a whim. Don't do it familia read more

Sea Bean - You call this cream cheese? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seward, Alaska

We were in Seward during the end of shoulder season a couple weeks ago, many restaurants weren't even open yet, luckily we got to Sea Bean right when lunch was closing up. Perfect fresh, light and healthy meal after a long train journey. Try the Buddha Bowl and Hearty Arti. Perfectly seasoned, good ingredients and nice textures. Free Wi-Fi, clean restroom, complimentary water, nice ambiance and good vibes all around. Food menu is on paper in a small plastic holder. read more

Sea Bean - Hearty arti and Buddha bowl w/smoked salmon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seward, Alaska

I was looking for a nice coffee place with some breakfast and found my spot!! I went with a toddler and he ate so well with a tall steamer milk. We all left so happy at the end. All the coffee we ordered was delicious. Foods were surprisingly yummy and good variety of menu items were available. We liked that they had lots of seating areas. It was pretty much self service with self water/utensil area and a tub for dirty dishes but easy to use. We enjoyed a nice beam of sunshine while enjoying breakfast and coffee before going to the sea life center. Will come back again to try more! read more

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A really unique. Nd enjoyable breakfast place in downtown Seward. I got the excellent Mainstay Guac Sandwich (guacamole/bacon/egg/pepper jack cheese on ciabatta panini). Wonderful crunchy exterior and soft interior and tons of flavor. It comes with their breakfast potatoes, which are delicious soft red new potatoes in butter. A simple approach in some ways, but so much tastier than those boring fried breakfast potatoes that everyone else serves. They do get backed up with the coffee drinks when they get a rush - my coffee drink came 10 minutes after I finished my sandwich. read more

Sea Bean - Mainstay Guac Sandwich with breakfast potatoes. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seward, Alaska

We are on vacation in Seward and we're hungry and looking for a snack/coffee. I looked on Yelp for a coffee spot and this establishment popped up. We ordered 2 - 12 oz mochas. We ordered our coffee from a disinterested clerk. While waiting we saw some tomato/mozzarella snacks and order one. While the mochas were delicious, the tomato/mozzarella snack left us flat. The barista was friendly and pleasant however. We asked if the business had been here long, the barista joked it was a brothel, but the plaque said it was a commercial buildij All in all an ok place to stop, but nothing special. read more

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Cute little place we stopped at for breakfast. Not a huge menu but a number of options and a GF bread option as well. The sandwiches are bread heavy- while not Wildly widely sliced, they are thick and very dry. They need a sauce or schmear or something to help get it down. The eggs were way over done and brown. That said the flavor of the bread was good and it's the start of a great sandwich. The potatoes were cooked well but VERY greasy, but tasty lol. It's a cute place and has a decent amount of seating, and a large coffee selection as well. read more

Sea Bean - Breakfast panini with ham/eggs/cheese and potatoes/salsa. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seward, Alaska

This was my first meal upon arriving in Alaska and I left so unsatisfied and disappointed. It was only then that I realized that I probs should be expecting this much in terms of the food scene in Seward. I ordered the lox plate to split with a friend, which is essentially a deconstructed bagel. We paid $18 for 2 thin slices of lox, a sad looking bagel and Philadelphia cream cheese in a container. It came with capers, cucumbers, sliced red onions and tomatoes. I tried moving around the tomatoes to masquerade how little lox we were given. Also ordered an ice coffee and that was just very mediocre. My friends ordered smoothies and smoothie bowls and those were probs a little more worth it, but you really can't go wrong with those. read more

Sea Bean - a bagel with salmon and vegetables - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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The coffee fall selections were great - we got the pumpkin pie latte and gingerbread latter, bother very tasty and quickly made. The coffee shop was decorated with cool seaside decor. The cinnamon bun was SO GOOD. 10/10 would come back and recommend to others read more

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Stopped in for a quick breakfast on the way out of town. I ordered the ham and tomato quiche and my partner ordered the Sea Anchor burrito. Both were really well prepared and came out quickly. The burrito came with some AMAZING potatoes that I wish I had :( Also ordered a latte and sludge, both were as expected. We ordered two baked goods for the road- a cinnamon cruffin for my honey and a orange scone for me. Again both were tasty and as expected. Atmosphere was pleasant, but nothing spectacular. Prices were a little on the high end, I suppose that's to be expected in Seward. I'll check this place out again for consistency to determine if they deserve 5 stars or not. read more

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This place was a staple in our stay. It was a bit inconsistent but staff were always pleasant, food was good, and coffee was good. The LSD smoothie gave me life after a night out in Seward with the locals. We liked their bagels better than other places in Seward. read more

Sea Bean - LSD smoothie bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seward, Alaska

An intimate little coffee house with lunch items and home-made baked goods. We particularly liked the smoked salmon chowder, which was both tasty and full of fish. The buddha bowl, the ham & Swiss twist, and the mayflower panini sandwich were all fine but not special. The chocolate cup-cakes were tasty, but the white frosting on top was excessively sweet. But what I really liked about the Sea-Bean was the atmosphere - homey and peaceful, a good place to sit and read, or work on your computer, or have a conversation. The staff was friendly, the physical set-up nice (tables and chairs for lunch, sofas and armchairs for hanging out). read more

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Nice vibes and place to hang out, but average food. Pros: - Their breakfast potatoes are very unique. They are soft (likely baked with no crusting at all) and tossed with a flavorful rub that contains shredded herbs (not sure what they are, maybe rosemary). I like them but wish they had the savory brown crust. - Good selection of drinks. - Panini sandwiches are solid. - Fast completion of orders. Cons: - The bowl was underwhelming, scrambled eggs are nothing to write about. read more

This was an ok-ish cafe. The service is sloppy which can be expected at a place like this even though they weren't short staffed. Had to call them to clean the table since most of them were busy checking their phones behind the counter. A while later, I noticed a staff entering the restroom and then exiting it leaving the door open. I felt terrible for the people sitting right outside the door and dining. We came here around lunchtime to grab a quick bite which was a big mistake. Food was awful, sea bean bowl had no flavor whatsoever, the lox plate was alright, although it was more like a deconstructed bagel sandwich. Don't come here for the food, it's not worth your money. Coffee and other drinks are not bad. For the price and service that they provide this place is not worth stopping by. read more

Sea Bean - Sea Bean bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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The food here is not very fast but has an extensive menu. However, I was sadly disappointed by the lack of flavor in my ham avocado sandwich h. The read more

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Great brunch and lunch options and very accommodating to gluten free and vegetarian/vegan diets. Their espresso drinks are well made and their gluten free walnut brownie is the best GF brownie I've ever had. This is a great place if you're looking for healthy, nutritious and delicious meals while you travel. read more

Cute little shop in Seward with good coffee and a collection of old National Geographics. We had a couple of breakfast burritos, a slice of salmon pie, a pepperoni croissant, and a smoothie bowl to share. It was all delicious. We plan to eat here again before our trip is over. read more

Sea Bean - Smoothie bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Love this place! Second time to Seward this year and not much else was open for breakfast. Nice menu, but service was great. Very accommodating to a few of my kids weird requests (like a small bowl of melted butter for his bagel-weird kid) . Bagels are chewy and good and the lox are excellent. Thank you Sea Bean, well be back! read more

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Review as a vegan: please note there are very few vegan options here for food. We came at 10:30 AM and I was hoping to get something filling before a tour. The only options I had were the Buddha Bowl (which they told me they can't serve that early), an açaí bowl completely plain with no toppings (on a very cold day), or a chocolate chip cookie. I got the cookie, lol, it was pretty good. I couldn't find a menu online but saw previous reviews that they are vegan friendly-just know before you go! read more

Really cute and spacious cafe in downtown Seward! Came here for breakfast before a boat tour. They have lots of coffee options and loose leaf teas, plus a decent breakfast menu and pastries. I ordered an earl grey tea and the breakfast wrap with ham (you can also get it with bacon instead). The Sea Bean was pretty busy with lots of customers constantly streaming in. It took a long time to get my order. My tea took a long time. It's tea, which really doesn't need much prep other then putting the loose leaves in the tea bag and providing some hot water. And the barista called my earl grey at first but had made a mistake and it was someone else's English breakfast tea. I didn't get my tea until 10 minutes after I ordered. Since I ordered it for here, I got it in a mug and with a teapot with more hot water. My food took forever to get. I got my wrap 30 minutes after I ordered. And I saw people who ordered after me get their food before me. I had to ask one of the servers to check on my food and she came back to tell me it was on the grill now, which means they either forgot my order or gave mine to someone else (even though they give you a numcrr after you order at the counter). Otherwise why want my order on the grill 25 minutes ago? By the time I finally got my food, I didn't have much time left because I had to check in for my boat tour. I wolfed down my wrap, which was nothing special. The potatoes were not bad, but were a little bland. I asked for a to go cup so I could take my tea to go. I really wanted to like this place - it's got a cute theme and the staff is pretty nice. But it takes too long. My recommendation if you want to eat here is come early or don't come on a morning that you have plans to be somewhere at a specific time. read more

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Not good & wouldn't recommend. My chicken was dry, tortilla chips & cheese were premade from grocery store, and it was missing the cilantro and lime. The flavors just did not mesh well together. They also forgot my dads order and offered no apology. It took so long everyone was finished eating and we had to get it to go. Also all of their napkin dispensers were empty/not super clean. read more

Sea Bean - Sea bean bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seward, Alaska

We stopped in here for a quick breakfast and some coffee. Service was cold and our order came out wrong My husband got a scramble with no bacon and his scramble came out topped with bacon...we discreetly picked them off and wasted it. His meal for what he paid was laughable. The menu described the meal as being larger and he was lucky if there were two eggs in his meal. There was barely a tablespoon of cheese and veggies included. Coffee was fine and my smoothie bowl was OK. The first one I've ever had so I have nothing to compare it to. I bought a sticker from here because their logo is really cute. It was a little dingy and I can't clean it. Oh well. An OK place to visit but if we ever go to Seward again we'll go elsewhere. read more

Sea Bean - Asked for no bacon so we picked it out...$13. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Had a delightful breakfast today at Sea Bean. I read mixed reviews but the menu looked great, so decided to try it. It's a great place. Note that Seward is a tourist town, so a place like this is going to be really busy in season. So you need to know you will wait a bit for freshly made food. Don't plan on a fast bite. Our breakfasts were delicious and fresh. I recommend the smoked salmon bagel. The Mariners Bowl was also excellent. Coffee - great. I've seen some comments on the potatoes. They are oven roasted and delicious. The space is comfortable with a coffee-house vibe. Thanks to the Sea Bean for a really nice breakfast. read more

Gluten-free and vegan hotspot! The Buddha bowl is amaze-balls. Peanut butter with lemon sounded like a sauce nightmare to me, but it was absolutely delectable. I loved how they made the rice crunchy too. My husband tried the veggie Panini and was happy with his choice. This can be made on gluten-free bread, just like anything else at the restaurant if you request it. Plenty of gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free baked goods at the counter. Do yourself a favor and check this place out! read more

Sea Bean - Buddha bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seward, Alaska

The restaurant opened at 12:00, we put in an online order at 11:50, and went in there at 12:10. Turns out the Internet was not connected and the staff seemed unconcerned about it. I got my order from my wife resent and showed it to the lady at the counter. A line of people came out of nowhere. Soon after placing my order, my wife's iced coffee was brought out. Soon after that, no more orders taken because they ran out of food. I went up at 12:30 and was just casually told my food is now being prepared. Nothing was ready until about 12:45. My wife had called up the young lady and chewed her out and she still had little concern. By the time my wife got her food, all the ice melted in her coffee. As for the food itself? Dry and almost tasteless. The "panini" sandwiches were just pressed bread. I had Turkey, provolone, bacon, and pesto sauce that was unremarkable. As a final note, no apologies for the slow service, mediocre food, or offers for free extras. $75 thrown down the drain for food I could have made at home for less than $10. Bottom line, skip this place read more

Not bad food but a little expensive for the amount they give you. Service lacked friendliness and hospitality, just felt rushed. For example, they forgot my fathers order which was just a bagel with jelly. He went up to the counter and told them and they told him to just wait patiently. Meanwhile they served 2 families before he got his simple plain bagel with jelly. Tried it once, will not go again. read more

line out the door. Got couple hot cocoas, a smoothie and two breakfast sandwiches to go. Drinks great, food okay. Maybe better to try when it's not peak coffee time in Seward. Cute place, worth giving it another try read more

Sea Bean - Barista hustling - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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Outstanding health-conscious bakery / cafe in Seward. After having been in Alaska for 5+ days I was shocked to find this kind of restaurant in sleepy Seward. Good thing for its patrons, though. The food is clean, basic and very tasty; the home baked goods are out of this world; and the service was above average. The Buddha Bowl and Sea Bean bowl are excellent; the peanut butter cookies are to die for. Would 100% come back read more

They have GLUTEN FREE FOOD. Literally could not find food anywhere so very thankful we found this place when we did. However, complete mystery when they would be open, when the kitchen would be working and what they might be making day-to-day. We got their GF banana bread one day which was excellent but they never had it again after that day (and there really weren't many other GF options). We'd come by and they'd be open but not cooking or closed for weird hours of the day. I'm not sure what the solution is during these weird, covid, low-staff times but if there was a way to update hours online (via twitter or something), that would be helpful. read more

Pretty mediocre spot. My friend had a good dirty chai there. Sandwiches seem expensive even for the area and the content of the food. Good seating. I'd choose other places over this spot. read more

We arrived post hike at Exit Glacier to get the Buddha bowl but it was sold out (understandable since it was race day in Seward), so got the veggie panini to go instead which was tasty and filling. Panini came with a side of chips. Was surprised when the lady at the counter mentioned that it would take 45 mins for a panini so took a stroll in downtown Seward to kill time, luckily for us it was Mount marathon Race day, so was a lot of fun watching runners run up the mountain and helicopters capturing race moments. Food was ready at said time. read more

Sea Bean - Veggie panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Good coffee and and parfait. The bathroom no toilet paper. We asked for toilet paper and they never replenish it. Absolutely crazy. They did listen to customers. Crazy way to run a coffee place. Take customer and customer will take care of you! Thania read more

Glad to have found this open at the beginning of the cruise season. Great food and nice service. They were hammered by an influx of visitors but they were polite and efficient given the circumstances. If we are in the area again, then won't hesitate to go there again. read more

The perfect spot for breakfast or lunch. Lots of vegan options, which was perfect for me! Great panini.

If you want long waits for half of your food and subpar coffee then here's the place for you. Tables don't get cleaned unless you ask because you don't want to eat in a couch. The food that gets served is have cold. Cold potato's aren't the way to go. And who takes 45 to prepare a lox? Not even put together or anything. Just slapped on a plate and slid our way. read more

Overall nice vibe and restaurant. Casual dining with walk up order and then they give you a number and bring food. I ordered the breakfast bowl for $14. It was good but very small portion. Disappointed that we spend almost $50'for two breakfasts. I would have probably reconsidered if I knew it was that much. The atmosphere and location were both nice. I would say it's nice to go to for a casual breakfast but don't come thinking to be impressed. read more

Sea Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Super cute coffee shop with excellent lattes. The woman at the front desk was friendly (despite what other reviews have said) and was very helpful. Very limited selection of baked goods this time of year but worth a coffee stop. Muffin and scone were ok. The muffin was sweet and more cake-like, which isn't bad, but not how I like them. Go get a great latte served with a smile and enjoy the gorgeous Seward views. read more

Sea Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Wonderful brunch both days we went! I had the gluten free panini both times. The Mayflower and the pesto were so good! My daughter had the regular Mayflower and loved it! The gluten free bread was probably the best I have had. It had a perfect texture and wasn't too dense! So so so good! And the lattes are great as well! They have vegan options as well. read more

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Vegan at Seward! Beyond Burger with fries! :D Best vegan food ever! Got the beyond burger with vegan chipotle mayo, pickles, onions, lettuce, ketchup! It was seriously good with amazing French fries if you are vegan that needs a hardy meal for dinner this is the place for you! :D got this for $36.00 including the 7% tax! :D read more

Loved the black cherry flavored specialty drink. My husband loved the white and dark chocolate. Best coffee in Seward

One of the tour agent suggested this place to us so we stopped by after our boat tour. it is a cute and spacious cafe in downtown Seward and yes it does look a bit hipster and different than the other stores there. They had free Wifi, it was a nice to have a decent speed after traveling around on roaming cell phone mode. They also have food items on the menu and they were good. It appears to have a good mix of locals and tourists stopping in, good ambience, clean and nice location. read more

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