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Customer service was exceptional once again. The cinnamon roll was slightly different this time, lacking the same vibrant flavor as before, and the icing appeared sweeter. You could taste the sugar granules clearly.
Amazing cinnamon roll with a tasty icing that isn't too sweet. The gooey cinnamon sugar at collects at the bottom of the roll is fantastic!
I love this place! I come here everytime I do laundry next door. Their ham and cheese croissants are amazing. I love that they have hot sauce and simple syrup and other sweeteners and cream at a self serve station. Very reasonably priced and the customer service is usually great. They also have a good seating area inside and outside.
I love this cute little neighborhood coffee and more shop in Serra Mesa. The ladies are so kind and helpful. I've been here numerous times...everything I've tried is to die for. Save some time and pre-order on the Toast app. I'm addicted to their Birdie Breakfast Sandwich - piled high with fluffy egg whites, spinach, turkey and pepper jack cheese on a soft herbed Kaiser roll. I don't know where they get their bread rolls, but they are unique and delicious! Today I tried their Raspberry white chocolate (made to order 1/2 sweet and non fat milk), and a Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar. Rich and decadent. What a treat for me! Come and try the wonderful food and drink here and treat yourself, too.
Food was genuinely delicious, service was very kind and ambience was such a homey feeling. It felt like when growing up your mother or someone dear to you would make you food and it tasted so good! And all the drinks had such depth and flavor to it. I will 1000% be coming back here regularly
I've had this spot bookmarked for a bit because I wanted to try their cinnamon rolls but I had recently seen them on the app too good to go so I decided to go with the mystery bag! I wish they still had buns bec I def would have ordered one too but it was really close to closing and they were almost out is everything. In my bag came a muffin and two croissants: ube coconut and a sausage cheese one. Their croissant is really good! Would def return for those one my own. I didn't try the muffin but the person I gave it to said it was a nice sweetness and good texture - it was a decent size so he said he had half at a time.
Great little gem in Serra Mesa. Cinnamon roll was delish. Also had their banana bread latte, which tasted like you are eating banana bread. Forgot to take pics of the pastry but the cinnamon roll was great and not super sweet. They also make breakfast sandwiches, which I'll try next time. Small parking area but you can park on the street.
Depending on your taste buds, may or may not be your preference. For the price, I would personally buy pastries elsewhere. Coffee is good The consistency was better a couple of years ago, I believe the ownership changed. Would just recommend for coffee, or somewhere to sit and sip when doing laundry next door. Smoothies are decent.
Bear Buns Bakery has become my go-to spot in the mornings. I'm absolutely hooked on their Ube Cold Foam Matcha, which has the perfect balance of flavor, and I find myself ordering it almost every day. The cafe is never too busy, which makes it a great place to relax or get a bit of work done. There's plenty of seating both inside and outside, and the overall vibe is calm and cozy. Their pastries are always fresh and flavorful. I've tried the cinnamon roll, which is soft and delicious, and the almond croissant has the most amazing filling. It's easily one of my favorites. The breakfast sandwiches are also really good. While I agree with some reviews that the bread could use a touch more salt, I actually enjoy it as is. You can tell it's baked fresh and made with quality ingredients.
Small bakery located in Serra Mesa; quick stop for coffee/pastry or small breakfast bite. We got the cinnamon roll and pecan bar. Cinnamon roll 7.5/10- icing was not overly sweet, could always use a little extra and dough was a little chewy for me. Pecan bar was also delightful, wished they had bacon but for a small establishment lack of room presents some challenges. Staff was friendly and service was fast.
I stopped in because I was using the laundromat across the parking lot and wanted to kill time. I got 2 strudels (strawberry and cream cheese) and found them both to be delicious. At close to $4 a strudel however, I do think they could have offered to heat them up or something. The shop is small with some seats though I just got my item to go. I probably wouldn't mind stopping by again when I'm in the area but probably won't drive out of my way to come back.
Got the Benny sandwich on focaccia. Definitely could use some more salt in the bread and the hollandaise. Also got the sticky bun. It did not disappoint. I swear they put like $300 worth of pecans on the top. No shortchanging you there. I ordered an iced decaf dirty chai latte. They forgot and made it full caf. They offered to remake it but I don't want to be wasteful. Staff are super awesome. Very friendly. They have indoor and outdoor seating The outdoor seating has been updated since the last time I was there . I think there might have been a recent ownership change, but I'm not 100% on that Would definitely go back I went at 10:30 on a Sunday and there was no line and they still had cinnamon buns and sticky buns left. That is not typical.
If chewy cinnamon rolls with a slight exterior crunch is what you are looking for, this may be the roll for you. Their cinnamon rolls are made without nuts and the glaze is thin which I prefer. The staff is friendly, the space is super clean with indoor and outdoor seating. @sturdygirlstyle #sturdygirlstyle
23 days ago
We went to Bear Buns Bakery for the first time and really enjoyed it! The staff were very welcoming and attentive, and the atmosphere was super cute. My husband and I got the ube croissant, and it was really good! He got his favorite, the matcha latte, and I tried the toasted marshmallow latte. I really appreciated that they went out of their way to ask what kind of milk we wanted and if we wanted our croissant warmed up. We definitely did, and with the perfect weather that day and our cold drinks, it really hit the spot! We'd definitely be happy to come back again if we're in the area! read more
4 months ago
Such a cute little neighborhood bakery. Service was friendly and the breakfast sandwich was made with freshly baked bread. The banana bread mocha tasted just like banana bread, which I love, but if you aren't too much into sweet coffee then you might not like it. I liked it so much that I came the next day with my husband and picked up a chocolate chip muffin and one of their famous cinnamon roll. Both were really good. read more
Quaint little bakery next to usps. Stopped by around 9 in the morning and it was a little busy. Ordered an iced vanilla latte and a bene sandwich. The latte was great! I saw they use cafe motto beans. The sandwich was so huge!! I've never had thick eggs like this before. It was very filling. I think you get your monies worth on this sandwich. I'd give both the latte and sandwich a solid 4/5. I'll need to come back and try their sticky buns! read more
22 hours ago
Customer service was exceptional once again. The cinnamon roll was slightly different this time, lacking the same vibrant flavor as before, and the icing appeared sweeter. You could taste the sugar granules clearly. read more
2 months ago
I love this place! I come here everytime I do laundry next door. Their ham and cheese croissants are amazing. I love that they have hot sauce and simple syrup and other sweeteners and cream at a self serve station. Very reasonably priced and the customer service is usually great. They also have a good seating area inside and outside. read more
7 months ago
I love this cute little neighborhood coffee and more shop in Serra Mesa. The ladies are so kind and helpful. I've been here numerous times...everything I've tried is to die for. Save some time and pre-order on the Toast app. I'm addicted to their Birdie Breakfast Sandwich - piled high with fluffy egg whites, spinach, turkey and pepper jack cheese on a soft herbed Kaiser roll. I don't know where they get their bread rolls, but they are unique and delicious! Today I tried their Raspberry white chocolate (made to order 1/2 sweet and non fat milk), and a Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar. Rich and decadent. What a treat for me! Come and try the wonderful food and drink here and treat yourself, too. read more
23 days ago
Food was genuinely delicious, service was very kind and ambience was such a homey feeling. It felt like when growing up your mother or someone dear to you would make you food and it tasted so good! And all the drinks had such depth and flavor to it. I will 1000% be coming back here regularly read more
I've had this spot bookmarked for a bit because I wanted to try their cinnamon rolls but I had recently seen them on the app too good to go so I decided to go with the mystery bag! I wish they still had buns bec I def would have ordered one too but it was really close to closing and they were almost out is everything. In my bag came a muffin and two croissants: ube coconut and a sausage cheese one. Their croissant is really good! Would def return for those one my own. I didn't try the muffin but the person I gave it to said it was a nice sweetness and good texture - it was a decent size so he said he had half at a time. read more
Great little gem in Serra Mesa. Cinnamon roll was delish. Also had their banana bread latte, which tasted like you are eating banana bread. Forgot to take pics of the pastry but the cinnamon roll was great and not super sweet. They also make breakfast sandwiches, which I'll try next time. Small parking area but you can park on the street. read more
Depending on your taste buds, may or may not be your preference. For the price, I would personally buy pastries elsewhere. Coffee is good The consistency was better a couple of years ago, I believe the ownership changed. Would just recommend for coffee, or somewhere to sit and sip when doing laundry next door. Smoothies are decent. read more
11 months ago
Bear Buns Bakery has become my go-to spot in the mornings. I'm absolutely hooked on their Ube Cold Foam Matcha, which has the perfect balance of flavor, and I find myself ordering it almost every day. The cafe is never too busy, which makes it a great place to relax or get a bit of work done. There's plenty of seating both inside and outside, and the overall vibe is calm and cozy. Their pastries are always fresh and flavorful. I've tried the cinnamon roll, which is soft and delicious, and the almond croissant has the most amazing filling. It's easily one of my favorites. The breakfast sandwiches are also really good. While I agree with some reviews that the bread could use a touch more salt, I actually enjoy it as is. You can tell it's baked fresh and made with quality ingredients. read more
1 month ago
Small bakery located in Serra Mesa; quick stop for coffee/pastry or small breakfast bite. We got the cinnamon roll and pecan bar. Cinnamon roll 7.5/10- icing was not overly sweet, could always use a little extra and dough was a little chewy for me. Pecan bar was also delightful, wished they had bacon but for a small establishment lack of room presents some challenges. Staff was friendly and service was fast. read more
4 days ago
I stopped in because I was using the laundromat across the parking lot and wanted to kill time. I got 2 strudels (strawberry and cream cheese) and found them both to be delicious. At close to $4 a strudel however, I do think they could have offered to heat them up or something. The shop is small with some seats though I just got my item to go. I probably wouldn't mind stopping by again when I'm in the area but probably won't drive out of my way to come back. read more
10 months ago
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Got the Benny sandwich on focaccia. Definitely could use some more salt in the bread and the hollandaise. Also got the sticky bun. It did not disappoint. I swear they put like $300 worth of pecans on the top. No shortchanging you there. I ordered an iced decaf dirty chai latte. They forgot and made it full caf. They offered to remake it but I don't want to be wasteful. Staff are super awesome. Very friendly. They have indoor and outdoor seating The outdoor seating has been updated since the last time I was there . I think there might have been a recent ownership change, but I'm not 100% on that Would definitely go back I went at 10:30 on a Sunday and there was no line and they still had cinnamon buns and sticky buns left. That is not typical. read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
If chewy cinnamon rolls with a slight exterior crunch is what you are looking for, this may be the roll for you. Their cinnamon rolls are made without nuts and the glaze is thin which I prefer. The staff is friendly, the space is super clean with indoor and outdoor seating. @sturdygirlstyle #sturdygirlstyle read more
4 months ago
I originally came here because I kept hearing they had an amazing Cinnabon. It is absolutely delicious and worth the hype. Since then, I came back a few times. Their coffee selection is good, and they're happy to make drinks less sweet. During the fall, they also offer seasonal pies, and the apple crumble pie I tried was incredible. My only complaint is that I wish they had even more pie varieties year around and some scones because everything I've tried has been so good. The carrot cake muffin is one of my favorites, but my newest discovery was their coffee muffin... and wow. It was honestly one of the best muffins I've ever had. It had the perfect texture - not overly sweet, just dense enough to feel rich and satisfying. Absolutely delicious! The customer service deserves a special mention too. I always order a nonfat latte, and one day they made it. But just as I was about to leave, they stopped me and told me they had accidentally made it with whole milk. I hadn't even noticed, but they immediately remade it without hesitation and with such kindness. That level of honesty and care says a lot about the people who work there.Fantastic pastries, excellent coffee, and genuinely wonderful service. read more
9 months ago
Very cute little bakery with limited seating and parking is very limited. Everyone working is very kind and sweet, seems family owned and operated. I got the ube croissant and the cinnamon roll. Ube croissant wasn't sweet enough for my taste, however, my brother really enjoyed it. Their cinnamon roll however, was very bread-y and the frosting was very lackluster. I saw mixed reviews about the cinnamon roll despite Yelp listing this place as being known for them, so I thought I'd give them a try. Stick to Cinnabon if you want cinnamon rolls. I would like to come again to try the coffee and other more specialty pastries. read more
It's been awhile since the last time I was here. I think it's new ownership. I came here for Ube coconut croissant that my sister bought a few weeks ago and I couldn't forget about it. It has good amount of ube filling with some coconut. The croissant is huge, buttery and soft. 5 stars Almond croissant is also really good. Service is great, they are nice & friendly. I will return to get the samw thing. Highly recommend! Not much customer when we arrive coz it's almost noon. read more
I have been to Bear Buns only once before, and that time I only stopped in to pick up some holiday cookies. Recently, I had an appointment nearby and had a little extra time to kill before returning to work. I hadn't yet had my coffee or anything to eat, so Bear Buns sounded good. Anyway, I walked in to find that it seemed to be quite the morning hangout for locals. At 8:15AM on a Thursday, there were several tables filled with groups of people chatting, but still plenty of space. I initially had been thinking to forgo breakfast and just enjoy a pumpkin latte, but then I saw a large variety of breakfast sandwiches. Anyway, I chose the turkey and pepperjack croissant to accompany my latte. Unfortunately, they had run out of skim milk, so I had to have the latte with almond milk. The latte was good and not overly sweet, which was a fear of mine, especially given the milk choices. They warmed the sandwich for me and brought it out. It was very simple, but not greasy. The coffee shop was a bit loud, but I think it was mainly due to the boisterous personalities in the groups around me. Otherwise, it was a comfortable place to sit and sip my coffee in the morning. It'a actually a pretty cute place too. If I am in the area again, I will definitely stop by. read more
2 months ago
Clean and bright space. The folks here were struggling to keep the order straight and on time, in spite of it not being very busy. I can't tell if it's the norm or a staff training issue. In any event, they didn't ring in a sticky bun, in spite of us repeating this multiple times. Perhaps that was a subtle warning. It was really dry and without sufficient spice. For a place with "buns" in the name, I had expectations. The vegan breakfast sandwich isn't particularly delicious. Perhaps it was the rush of getting orders straight and out the kitchen after much delay, but the vegan sausage wasn't cooked right. It was well crispy on the outside, but the inside had he consistency pâté. No, thank you. read more
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Qui D.
Hi HK,…
Was coming down from San Diego and stopped by here as it was the nearest spot with a #6 listing of top rated "cafes". The cafe is cute and cozy! The ladies that took my order and made my latte and croissant were really nice! The croissant was a ham, cheese, egg. The croissant bread was different and delicious though! The coffee was also good just a simple vanilla latte. Cute shop and simple vibes, wish I tried their cinnamon rolls they looked good! read more
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Qui D.
Hi Liz,…
11 months ago
We had Bella Sandwich on croissant Chocolate Croissant Ube Croissant Cinnamon Roll Hazelnut Latte Sandwich was delicious, tasty and filling. The cinnamon roll wasn't too sweet and very soft when warm. The croissants were also good, but wish they were more crispy. read more
3 months ago
A hidden gem in San Diego that is a must need drive. I live by bea buns almost my entire life, and I've never tried it until recently. Who knew I was missing out on such amazing coffee and delightful food. The service there is fast and quick, and the vibes are nothing but homie. There's cinnamon rolls and ice lattes. Fill my heart with warm and I absolutely love it. 10 out of 10 place to try!!! read more
3 months ago
8 months ago
My partner and I come here every weekend. Bear Buns has the yummiest chai latte in San Diego as someone who has tried a lot of chai! It's a small business and the owner is super friendly. We love the small cafe feel and can spend hours just talking or working. I've tried all the breakfast sandwiches and they are delicious. Try their smoothies too!! read more
Bear Buns is one of our favorite places to stop by when in San Diego. We normally drop in for some baked goods and coffee, we've never had anything we didn't like here. The service is always great and the staff are very friendly. The bakery itself is really cute and you can tell it gets busy over the weekend. My favorites to get here are the lattes, cold brew, cinnamon rolls, or the croissants. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything here. read more
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3251 Greyling Dr
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