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    5.0 (1 review)

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    Spill the Beans Coffee and Bagels

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    14.1 mi•Gaslamp
    •$$

    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 !

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    Super popular spot! We came around 9am on a Saturday and it was about a 45 min wait. With two…read moretoddler boys, it felt LONG lol. The service actually seemed pretty fast once we ordered, I think people just took a while deciding what they wanted and asked a lot of questions, which I don't blame them because they have so many cool things on the menu. We got the La Vida Mocha and it was pretty strong, which I liked. For bagels, we got the Jalapeño Cheddar with cream cheese, Shallot & Chive cream cheese, and the McLovin. The McLovin was HUGE! We definitely didn't finish the two bagels between our family of four, which honestly surprised me. There is parking, which is a huge plus. I'd definitely come back, just maybe not with two toddlers if there's another 45 min wait lol.

    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

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    3.9(456 reviews)
    14.4 mi
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    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.

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    Ben & Esther's Vegan Delicatessen - Veggie Sandwich

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    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.

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    This was my first time coming here, and it was a wonderful experience. I ordered the Kimchi Gruyere…read moreBun and the Coconut Cream Iced Latte. The Kimchi Gruyere Bun was delicious and flavorful. As someone who is not big on coffee, this latte was actually so so good, and I would definitely recommend. I also tried a bite of the Bibimbap Croissant which was yummy too. Service was amazing! The staff were welcoming, friendly, and quick. They checked on us frequently and made sure if we needed anything else / if we enjoyed our food. They also offered us samples of a new item, the Coconut Pumpkin Bun, coming out around October. It was warm and not too sweet - a perfect balance in my opinion. The atmosphere and ambience was clean and cozy. It was a nice place for our group to enjoy some drinks and a quick bite. Everyone enjoyed themselves! Overall, I highly recommend checking this place out! I will definitely be back :)

    The Tahitian Vanilla Knot and the Bibimbap Croissant were delicious I recommend them . The cashier…read moreDaisy was very humble . The service as well was amazing

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