I stopped by in the morning to try their adorable pumpkin-shaped bagel and it was delicious! It's just as tasty as it is cute and definitely worth trying. The café has a nice little setup with cute spots to take pictures and music playing in the background. The workers seemed busy but I understand--it's a popular place that always seems to have a lot going on! You can enjoy your bagel there or take it to go. I took mine to go, and they packed it in a sturdy container that I've actually kept reusing! They also included the pretzel stick and pumpkin cream cheese. Such a fun fall treat! read more

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I was really excited to visit S3 Coffee because of all the pumpkin options they have, but unfortunately, the experience didn't quite live up to the hype. I ordered the pumpkin bagel with light cream cheese, but they don't offer light cream cheese, so they offered to put the regular cream cheese on the side. I also tried the pumpkin latte, which had a very subtle pumpkin flavor. I was hoping for a little more of that fall flavor. One thing that also took away from the experience was the service. They didn't ask whether I wanted my order to-go or to eat at the café--they simply prepared to-go. I would have preferred to have the option, especially since the café has such a nice atmosphere. The decoration is really cute, and the space has lots of natural light, which makes it a beautiful place to sit and enjoy a coffee. The service was just okay. Overall, I'm glad I tried it, but for me, it was more of a case of "just the hype." read more

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For anyone who enjoys cute aesthetics along with their coffee, this place is perfect. You can't tell from the outside, but inside it's a nice coffee shop with a cool black and white 2D looking space in the back. You order at the counter and they give you a buzzer to let you know when your order is ready. I've been here a couple of times and the service is usually pretty quick. They serve different coffees and teas as well as some food like toasts, empanadas and other breakfast items. Recently I had an Iced Pumpkin Matcha ($7.25/16 oz) and Pumpkin Bagel ($7.25). The matcha tasted more cinnamon than matcha but it wasn't bad. The pumpkin bagel is shaped like an adorable pumpkin but doesn't taste like pumpkin. They put a good amount of pumpkin cream cheese in it though. It was fun to try but I wouldn't get it again for the price. It's a cool coffee shop that serves some unique seasonal items. Check them out if you're looking for something different than your typical coffee shop. read more

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We have had this coffee place on our list to visit for a while, so since we were in the area, we had to check it out. It is off Mission Gorge, just a short drive from Mission Valley. Plenty of free parking in the lot. We were surprised the black and white section seen on Instagram is only a small corner of the entire space. The black and white section is creatively designed with a telephone booth. The rest of the space has lots of tables and chairs to chill, work or chat. We ordered the pumpkin matcha off of its Fall lineup which was delicious. You order at the counter and get a buzzer to inform you when your items are ready. We were bummed they ran out of empanadas when we arrived but it is testament to popularity of the place. read more

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Is the place cute? Yes. Are the drinks yummy? Yes. Am I mad that they ran out of the infamous pumpkin shaped bagels at 9:15AM? Yes! My friend and I came here specifically for the pumpkin shaped bagels, as she was visiting from out of town, so we were really disappointed when we found out that the bagels were sold out. On top of that, the pumpkin latte served in the pumpkin is not available yet. Since we already drove all that way, we decided to get some drinks. Our drinks were good, but we were definitely disappointed that they didn't have any of the things we came for. Hopefully we're able to try them next time. read more

S3 Coffee Bar - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute little coffee spot tucked away from the busier parts of San Diego. The area itself is pretty quiet, but once you step inside, the shop, its really cute. The interior has this fun sketchbook/coloring-book feel, almost like you're stepping into a drawing that came to life. They have some seasonal pumpkin drinks right now, so I tried the pumpkin cold brew and my friend got the pumpkin matcha. We actually came mainly for the pumpkin bagel, but unfortunately it was already sold out when we got there around 9:30 AM. So if that's what you're coming for, I'd definitely recommend getting there early! I'll have to come back and try it next time. Overall, such a cute spot for a coffee run and definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

S3 Coffee Bar - Pumpkin seasonal drinks - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

Love this place. Got the pumpkin bagel with pumpkin cream cheese and it didn't disappoint. Alot of pumpkin flavor and the pumpkin cream cheese perfectly flavored and not overly sweet. So delicious. The pumpkin cookie butter latte also very smooth and delicious. Lots of pumpkin flavor and still taste the coffee. So so good. The mocha latte is always a good option I don't like mushrooms so I didn't like the mushroom empanada but the crust was flaky and delicious. Boy friend really liked it Service is always fast and friendly here. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Dogs are welcomed on the patio. (Some had them inside and was ok) read more

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Tried the seasonal Iced Banana Matcha here and it was decent. The flavor wasn't bad, but it wasn't one of the best matchas I've had either. I personally prefer my matcha to be stronger and more forward, and this one was a little too mild for my taste. The banana flavor was nice though. The interior is definitely a plus - it's spacious, clean, and has a nice atmosphere to hang out or get some work done. Overall, it's a decent spot, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way specifically for the matcha. Since it's primarily a coffee bar and matcha probably isn't their specialty, I'd come back and give some of their other menu items a try. read more

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Stopped by this morning and it was quite busy. Got myself a cold brew and everything bagel with cream cheese. Cold brew was okay, and the bagel, well, it's just a bagel and the cream cheese is from a small round packet. My friends got the Mexican mocha (she didn't like it, she said it was too sweet and barely drank 1/5 - ended up throwing us away). My other friend got the pumpkin spice bagel which actually loonies like a pumpkin. I tried it and it didn't taste like pumpkin, needless to say we were both disappointed. read more

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My kids and I wanted to check out S3 Coffee Bar specifically for their pumpkin bagel. The place itself is super cute and aesthetic, with a phone booth and a sketch-style dining area that totally reminded of the Take on Me music video by A-ha. It was very busy when we went, and finding somewhere to sit was a struggle. A lot of people were on their laptops or phones and appeared to have finished their food quite a while before, and some were even using extra chairs for their bags. That part was a little frustrating because there were people with food and drinks looking for somewhere to sit. The acoustics also make the space pretty loud especially when it's crowded. Now for the GOOD stuff: We ordered the Dirty Pumpkin Chai, which was pretty delightful. My daughter had the Pumpkin Cookie Butter Cold Brew, and that was delicious. But the pumpkin bagel was the highlight. The orange-colored, pumpkin-shaped bagel had little traces of sea salt and it was just enough to balance out the generous amount of pumpkin cream cheese. That sweet and salty combination was SO good and definitely worth the try. Everything was a bit on the pricier side, but the drinks were good and that pumpkin bagel was delicious. I'd come back for it, just hopefully at a less busy time. read more

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Dirty pumpkin chai drink 1/2 sweet is phenomenal! I tried the pumpkin bagel as well which I enjoyed but didn't find particularly pumpkiny. Ambience is very nice and surprisingly not crowded on a Sunday morning. Service was quick. Bathrooms and parking is easy. read more

S3 Coffee Bar - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

I got the pumpkin bagel, which was honestly overhyped. It wasn't as flavorful as i thought it would be and the filling was very thin, whereas I prefer a thick cream cheese. The parking lot can get full and at peak hours the drive thru blocks the parking spots. I love the decor inside and they also have outdoor seating, I've never had a problem finding a place to sit when it gets busy. They're quick and they have a lot of workers scurrying around behind the counter. read more

S3 Coffee Bar - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

Such a cute coffee shop with some really great coffee. I was greeted upon walking in with a warm smile and ordered a hazelnut iced latte. The latte was strong and offered just the right amount of sweetness. It was also perfect for a warm afternoon pickup. Parking is a little tight but I guess you'll have better luck if you don't show up during peak times. I look forward to coming back and spending more time here. read more

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S3 coffee bar is such a cool spot! I was looking for a local coffee shop but everything closes around 1-2pm. Thankfully, S3 closes at 6pm. I ordered a strawberry matcha and a dirty chai. The staff was sooo lovely they had overflow of drinks so they offered two extra drinks for free. I think it was such a nice gesture rather than tossing the drinks. The drinks are so delicious!!!! The strawberry matcha was my absolute favorite!!! They also have a banana matcha that I can't wait to try! The place is absolutely beautiful. It's quiet, and the decorations are soooo cute!!! Definitely a must visit!!! The bathrooms are clean and spacious. 10/10!!!! Thank you S3!!! read more

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Such an adorable coffee shop! The space is bright, inviting, and incredibly clean, with such a specific aesthetic that makes you want to stay awhile. The staff was welcoming, and the whole atmosphere felt relaxed and cozy. But the real star was the iced banana matcha. It was hands down the best I've ever had. Perfectly balanced, not overly sweet, and the banana flavor complemented the matcha beautifully. Do yourself a favor and order it with the house-made almond milk. Delicious. This is definitely a go-to coffee spot in San Diego! read more

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S3 Coffee Bar has such a cool interior -- lots of tables and chairs and great lighting, perfect for studying or hanging out with friends. It's the kind of spot where you could easily post up for a few hours. I got the Vietnamese coffee cold brew and thought it was just okay. It was a bit strong with a good flavor overall, but a little too nutty for my taste. Service was great though -- friendly and fast. Parking was easy too. Overall a solid spot for the vibe, just wasn't blown away by this particular drink. read more

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Went two weeks ago.. the coffee is good for an acquired taste.. i ordered the latte with rose petals. it has a mixture of flavors that's what really sets it apart from other coffee shops in San Diego. They are very creative.. the coffee is good, very rich flavors. I also ordered their viral bagel that was really good. It was a bagel with cream cheese. Really good read more

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Nothing really crazy special about the coffee. It's not too sweet which is definitely a plus. The coffee itself self isn't super flavorful. As for the interior of the place. It's kinda cute. Echos pretty crazy inside. Not very cozy. Probably wouldn't come back. There's definitely much better coffee spots to spend your time. Service was ok too. Everything was pretty mid. read more

Great place for an informal business meeting. Love the energy (even partially empty it feels vibrant) and creative offerings. Had a honey rose late and the meeting went well. Think it's a great place to work. Sadly it's just slightly out of my everyday mileage zone given today's gas prices. You must experience this place at least once!! read more

S3 Coffee Bar - Honey rose latte - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

Through the years the owner has always made sure to be attentive to the customer no matter how much they have grown, the drinks are always great and the place is always upkept read more

This is such a cute place, especially for a coffee date. Everything we ordered was good! Highly recommend the blended mocha banana frap! read more

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This coffee bar is cute inside and there are lots of tables placed around the dining area & outside for you to enjoy your drinks & treats. Thee are a few shelves of little goodies for sale such as cards & t-shirts as well. The shop was filled with patrons when I walked in, and it seems to be the kind of place where people like to linger. My iced Mexican Mocha was delicious albeit quite expensive - over $10 with tip. It was a nice change from my usual boring iced Americano though. Service was fine. Nothing super exciting or awful, just meh. I really did enjoy my drink though and the place is pleasant. There's parking in the adjacent lot & they have nice bathrooms. They also have a drive-thru option. Mahalo. read more

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I came here with a girlfriend on a Sunday morning. We came for the cute pumpkin bagels, but unfortunately they were sold out. I got a pumpkin chai drink and she got a matcha. Overall, it's a fairly large space with lots of seating. It also has a pretty decent sized parking lot. I was sad that they didn't have the pumpkin bagel, but it was pretty highly priced. Overall, it was good coffee/service. read more

This is a very cute coffee spot with some speciality drinks and a few bites. The service was pretty quick and easy. I liked how big it was inside and the creative themeing. My strawberry dream was stronger than I enjoy my coffee but the presentation was on point. My daughter liked Ursula's revenge. The Acai smoothie only comes in one size and it was huge. The breakfast empanada was good. They sold out so we were only able to enjoy one but I would get that again. Its a bit pricier than the average coffee shop but youre paying for ambiance and specialty drinks. read more

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I'm giving this place three stars because the food and drinks are decent, but OMG!! The excessive noise!! The barista got my order wrong and it's most likely because she can't hear anything! I was in the coffee shop for 5 minutes and had to leave because of the excessive buzzing of all of the buzzers going off at the same time and being left in the basket. There's a pile of extremely loud buzzers all going off at the same time in a basket where the customers return them and then there's buzzers going off elsewhere in the coffee shop. What a noise pollution, nightmare! Not only is this annoying for the general population, but as someone who has neurodivergent people in their family, this place would be intolerable for them. If you are on the spectrum or have ADHD or just looking for a quiet spot this is not the place for you. read more

S3 Coffee Bar is serving iced, hot, caffeinated, and non-caffeinated drinks and all day breakfast food in a spacious Christmas decorated interior and a covered wraparound exterior patio. SERVICE Patrons order and pay up front at the register, take a pager, and return to pick up their order at the counter. DRINK 4/5 Rose Gold Latte 16oz + espresso: Topped with 24K gold glitter, and missing rose petals, rose and honey syrup lightly flavor and highly sweeten this almond beet tea latte. I bought a double shot of espresso to counterbalance the sweetness. read more

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Such a cute coffee shop! Got their strawberry matcha and vanilla lavender latte. The latte had very subtle lavender taste, it was a bit more vanilla forward. The matcha though, it was really good, and they use ceremonial grade matcha. The decor is so cute, and a very spacious place if as the have both inside and outdoor seating plus drive through! read more

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I love the S3 at this location. I've been here a couple of times now and the staff has always been friendly. The only annoying part is that parking can be a little tricky. It seems to be a very popular drive thru coffee bar eh un explains it. I haven't tried any of their food items yet, but the coffee was fantastic. I also love the cute design details they have on the inside. Its a great spot to sit and study, I'll be back for sure. read more

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I Don't leave reviews very often. I have been coming this to coffee shop for years. This last year the service is sooo slow. One register open always and they the staff seems slow. It's always freezing cold in there too. So I to have bring a sweater even in the summer. It's loud in there, as there nothing to soak up the sound from ppl talking. The parking just gets worse and worse. Living in grantville there aren't many options for coffee shops. So this is disappointing that we have to drive outside the neighborhood to get a decent coffee shop vibe. I try to avoid north park and the trendy spots but now it seems like that's the only choice. Or wait 20 min just to get a coffee and another 20 for your food if you order it. Also freeze while your waiting. read more

Very nice and spacious, not noisy even though busy. When you're both hard of hearing, it matters! We had a very good Capp and a very good chai, with a fresh bagel with cream cheese. It is convenient to Kaiser Vandever if you have a wait for something. Good parking. The counter guy asked if we wanted real cups, which almost never happens, and I really like a real cup so extra points there. read more

S3 Coffee Bar - Here's where you drop off your pager and get the coffee out of the little boxes. - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

Right off the bat I was absolutely amazed by the interior of this café. It's fall season and they decorated it with a bunch of pumpkins and very aesthetically pleasing for the fall season. When you walk in, there's a huge menu that you can order from and they give you a buzzer so you know when your food is ready. I love pumpkin flavored drinks so I decided to get the iced pumpkin chai tea latte and it was amazing. It was a little on the sweet side however it was still really good. We also got the pesto chicken melt, which I wish there was a little more chicken, but still tasted great. There's lots of seating and it gets pretty crowded with people studying and doing work my only complaint is that I wish there were more outlets to charge. They also have outdoor seating, which is really nice when it's warm out and there's a cover in case it rains. The café itself was very clean and the tables were all wiped down. The drinks came pretty fast and the service was excellent. Parking here can be a little bit of an issue because it shares a parking lot with the taco place. It is difficult, but I'm sure you'll be able to find parking. There's enough seating inside if you want the café work vibe but for larger groups it might be a little more hard. Overall, I would say this place was really good and I would come back again. It's a little on the pricier side, but it was definitely worth it for the vibe! read more

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Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Menu 3/5 Cute place to sit and do some work during the early morning hours. The coffee shop is cute with the 2D cartoon theme, they sell merch and cute cards etc. Service is good & they have a drive through. I just wouldn't recommend their matcha! (: read more

I had the Iced Honey Rose Latte with Whole Milk as usual but this time I ordered the larger size which I think is 24oz ($8.25). I believe this one comes with three shots rather than 2 shots. Although, it was quite light tasting. It wasn't as strong, more sweet. Next time, I'd order the smaller size which is my usual! The worker was nice and treated me as though it was my first time at the coffee shop. (It wasn't, but she didn't know that). They have large digital screens that show the menu in holiday format. It does flicker a bit, but the font was not too small. Menu was cohesive and easy to follow along. They have delicious avocado toasts here. I have not yet tried their tomato soup and grilled cheese, but it's def on my list for a cozy day! read more

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I saw this place on tik tok and you know I HAD TO GET A PUMKIN CREAM CHEESE BAGEL. I want to confirm it's not a flop. My order : Pumpkin cream cheese bagel Cookie butter latte The cream cheese to bagel ratio was exquisite. The bread itself was kinda sweet which I enjoyed. I also got the cookie butter latte and I LOVED how flavored it was with little chunks of cookie butter and it truly got better with every sip! Will be back even when the bagel isn't in season! Love love 10/10 recommend, will be back to try more read more

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Tea was GOOD. I'm huge tea drinker, never had almond tea before but it was SO good. The cafe is cute! Walked from discount tires while I waited. I love that they have light food options. They have outdoor seating too. read more

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Cute 2D coffee shop with unique drink selections and some foods. I usually come for their seasonal drinks. Always gotta have a sit down inside the shop so I can enjoy the atmosphere. There's a good amount of seatings. Their biscoff latte was my favorite. It's strong too! I have ordered their mermaid toast before because it was pretty-looking. I was expecting a sweet flavor coming from the cream, but it was just regular cream cheese. read more

S3 Coffee Bar - Mermaid toast - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

Such a cute spot to try! They are full in to their fall menu and the options are great. The line is quite long though. They have options to get your drink in a pumpkin, but I just got mine to go. I ordered a pumpkin chai with pumpkin cold foam and it was so good. I got a vanilla latte was also ordered, the coffee was a little sharp. I also ordered a pumpkin bagel which has pumpkin cream cheese and a dipped pretzel stem. It was so delicious! The cream cheese was very good l, not too sweet. I wish I got a larger drink because it's only a dollar more to upgrade to a 24oz. Anyway, this place is busy so unless you have time the coffee might not be worth it but the vibes are great and it's picturesque for a group coffee date. read more

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Tried this spot for the first time today & was super happy with my coffee - I got an iced rose honey latte. My boyfriend got a chai and wasn't too crazy about it. The only reason I didn't give 5 starts is because from the moment we were handed our drinks, all the way up until finishing it at home, the cups they came in leaked pretty bad. I even took the cap off to clean it so it wouldn't drip & it would just leak again anyway. I would return but I really hope they invest in better quality cups - their pricing is pretty average these days, but for paying $16+ for 2 smaller sized coffee, I'd expect a better cup. read more

S3 Coffee Bar - Desserts Near Me - San Diego, California

Came across this place thanks to good ol' Tik Tok. At first i was skeptical to see a drink in a pumpkin and a pumpkin shaped bagel as many things look great but do not taste great - though both items came out as good as they look. Weird to say that this was probably the best Pumpkin Spice Latte I have ever had. Not too sweet like the big brands such as Coffee Bean and Starbucks and not too generic tasting. The pumpkin was a great touch. The pumpkin bagel was great! Soft and fluffy but had a good firm texture to it. For those wondering the stem is a pretzel that is dipped in green color chocolate. This is the definition of ultimate PSL. If i lived nearby, I would be here every PSL season They do have a drive through which could end up looking like an In n Out line but there is a an entrance on the side of the food spot next door for the parking lot. read more

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The seasonal pumpkin items here are visually to die for! Came here for the viral pumpkin bagel and "not your basic PSL" (pumpkin spice latte inside a real carved out pumpkin!) the photos do not disappoint, they are SO CUTE and perfect for the fall/autumn aesthetic! If you're looking for a cute fall-coded coffee date spot to go to w the girls then this place is perfect! Service was fast but I would definitely recommend to come EARLY if you want these viral pumpkin items! I got here at 7:50am (10 min before opening) on a Sunday and there was already a line with maybe 15 people ahead of me! I'm sure they sell out if you don't come early and even when we left around 10am there was still a line of people out the door. Also if you're looking to get the "not your basic PSL" then it's only available on certain days (I believe weekends) so I would double check before coming in! I will say that the pumpkin bagel is super cute for photos buttt def far from the best bagel I've ever had. Texture-wise it's pretty firm/hard which I understand since I'm sure that's the only way for it to keep its shape when it's baked but just know that you are getting a crunchyyyy bagel. It also leans on the more neutral/slightly salty side (not much flavor in the bagel itself) but the cream cheese inside of it is really good and slightly sweet! The "stem" is actually a pretzel so it's edible too! I will say that the drinks were pretty good though! For the "not your basic PSL" (pumpkin spice latte inside a real carved out pumpkin!) you can only pick between the pumpkin latte and pumpkin chai to go inside of it so my friend got the latte and I got the chai and they were both tasty! I love a good chai and this pumpkin chai had the perfect autumn spice combo. My friend also got the pumpkin cookie butter cold brew to go and it actually looked super cute in the cup so if we hadn't been able to get the drinks in the pumpkins I wouldn't have been too disappointed w how this one looked! There's even a pumpkin matcha so their pumpkin fall drink menu is pretty diverse w an option for everyone. Overall I would come again! I'm a matcha fan so I'm curious about the pumpkin matcha (ft: pumpkin soft top and pumpkin spiced). Their drinks are good and I'd be a little curious to see if their other food is better! The interior is also really cute so overall a cute spot to go to with friends! read more

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