Spill the Beans has completely ruined every other coffee shop for me. I'm here every single morning, and there's a reason. The bagels are larger, fluffier, and have this perfect subtle sweetness -- rumor has it they're boiled in agave syrup, and honestly, it shows. The Lox, Stock & Bagel hits different when the bagel itself is this good, and the McLovin is worth every bite too. The rotating selection keeps it fresh enough that I genuinely look forward to switching it up. Then there's the Basic Sitch -- don't let the name fool you. Best Caramel Macchiato I've had anywhere. Period. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out. And if you have, you already know. read more

STILL SUPREME! Spill the Beans continues to be one of my favorite coffee spots, certainly my favorite in Downtown. I stopped by for an iced La Vida Mocha during my walk and the coffee was superb. I highly recommend this treat, it's great with oat milk! The drink comes with rich, authentic chocolate. Service was quick and pretty friendly. I waited less than 5 mins for my order on a slow midweek afternoon. The music played at this location is ICONIC. They're still rocking Kim Petras. I love the laidback vibes and stool seating offering views of the marina. I STILL stop by Spill the Beans even when I'm busy during Comic Con season. During, my visit a few days ago. I spotted cute merch, like a corduroy hat and neat shirt with the coffee pot mascot. read more

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The staff at this place were amazing. The girl behind the counter was nice approachable. They made our coffee super quick. They have an outside area where you can sit and catch up with friends or just take in the view. This place was a great way to start our walk. Thank you Spill the Beans for your hospitality and thanks for getting my Saturday started off right. read more

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Stopped by and grabbed their house favorite latte - Basic Sitch. It's made with caramel sauce, vanilla syrup, milk, and espresso on top. I ordered it light on the caramel, and it was absolutely delicious, smooth and well balanced. Great views by Seaport Village, which makes it a perfect spot to grab a coffee and enjoy the area. read more

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Ordered the thighmaster bagel sandwich with extra egg whites & avocado from doordash. This bagel sandwich was soaked in white sauce and dripping in avocado mush. Couldn't even pick it up to eat it. So expensive and this was a mess. Supposed to be a lighter healthier option but this weighed 5 pounds from all the mess on it. Super disappointing after the high cost. Also Burnt bagel was supposed to be "double toasted" not burnt. Don't recommend read more

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We were all going to go on the OLD TOWN TROLLEY SEAL TOUR, but we got to Seaport Village over an hour early. After checking in, we decided to go for Coffee and Bagels. I had the new bagel and the garlic cream cheese, and MY PARTNER and SISTER IN LAW had coffee!!! read more

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Spill the Beans is a cute coffee kiosk that looks like a little lighthouse on the edge of Seaport Village, such a fun spot! The setup is simple with an order counter and pick-up window, and the menu covers all the basics: drip coffee, cold brew, energy drinks, tea, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, pudding bowls, and even a kids menu. They also make it easy with online ordering if you're in a hurry. I love the playful merch and their Kool-Aid man style character; it adds a quirky, welcoming touch. We got lucky jumping in line just before a big crowd hit. Ordered a basic hot latte and enjoyed a seat at one of their tables. The drink could've used a little sweetener, but it was still nice and warming on a chilly afternoon. Great spot for a quick coffee, a snack, and good vibes right by the water! read more

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Great coffee, friendly staff and delicious baked goods. Service is fast and the ambiance is casual read more

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My friends and I relaxed on a Sunday afternoon enjoying the sun and view of the harbor while we sipped on our iced coffee drinks. I had the OTP with oat milk. Loved it! There was a splash of cinnamon which added a layer of flavor explosion. The service was a bit slow, but we didn't mind. We were all happy with our drinks. read more

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Mediocre bagels, burnt coffee bean taste in coffee. Avocado was old and disgusting. They put a pound of cream cheese. Not toasted more like microwaved. Not good at all. Only stars for location and convenience but don't expect quality for the price. Yuck. read more

After being introduced to this lil hidden gem, 4 yrs ago, still loving it!! It's the perfect stop on my walks. Not only do they offer specialty drinks and cater to your needs but the service has always been great. See photo for the gentleman that helped me today. His friendly service, knowledge of caffeine equivalents between different drinks, and making sure I knew where to find extra Stevia, if needed -which I needed, LOL, and patience...it's this kind of service that makes me feel welcomed and returning -even when slightly out of the way!! Cute outdoor seating areas all around. Truly love it here on sunny days, like today. read more

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The best bagels in town!! Love the jalapeño on the bun and to enjoy right by the water! read more

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My sister and I stumbled across this place during our San Diego trip last year and we made sure to revisit when were in San Diego for the week this year. We stayed at the Manchester Grand Hyatt so this location was super convenient. We visited on a Friday morning around 8:30AM. We weren't sure how busy they would be so we ordered ahead just in case. I ordered a Medium Iced La Vida Mocha ($6) and a Lox, Stock & Bagel on Serrano, Habenero & Jack Cheese Bagel ($14.99). My sister ordered a Medium Iced Basic Sitch ($6) and the San Dieggo breakfast sandwich on a Serrano, Habenero & Jack Cheese Bagel ($12.99). My sister and I both love spicy and the serrano and habeneros on/in the bagels had a great kick. The lox was fresh and the cucumbers provided the perfect amount of crunch in every bite. The egg in the San Dieggo bagel was cooked perfectly with a jammy yolk and the bacon was nice and crispy. Both drinks are on the sweeter side and delicious. We received a text when our order was ready and picked-it up at the pick-up window. The lady working the espresso machine and pick-up counter was friendly. We then took a seat at one of the tables and enjoyed our breakfast by the marina. It's a great place to people watch and start your morning. read more

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quick for how long the line was, love the location by the waterfront. the coffee was delish! I got the blondie mocha (white chocolate, vanilla, and macadamia), 1/2 sweet & with oat milk, iced. I loved it, might add an extra shot next time bc it needed more coffee flavor but that's personal preference!! read more

Spill the Beans - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by Spill the Beans while in San Diego and enjoyed it! I ordered an iced vanilla latte and the Lil' SOB Kids Sandwich with sausage. The latte was good and balanced. The sandwich was surprisingly filling and full of flavor, with well-seasoned sausage. Everything tasted fresh, and the service was friendly and quick. Great spot for a casual coffee and breakfast -- I'd definitely come back! read more

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This is a cute place located close to the water. The menu is extensive, with many options! Food and drinks are tasty and fresh. Service is friendly but slow. read more

Spill the Beans - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

My husband and I were staying at Manchester Grand Hyatt for Comic-Con and visited Spill the Beans every morning because it was close to the hotel, busy but not too crazy even during Comic-Con, and of course, they served really delicious food and drinks. I had different iterations of their lox, stock, and bagel sandwich, trying different cream cheeses each day (the barista's recommendation for caramelized shallot and chive was my favorite), but I really did enjoy the white truffle and Parmesan cream cheese as well. My husband enjoyed their bagel sandwiches too. There is an option to order ahead online if the line is too busy (or you'd like to plan ahead and not wait), which we took advantage of for two mornings. We found the wait time to be minimal after placing an order. However, they did close online ordering on Sunday when it appeared busier. I enjoyed their marine layer, chai, and matcha lattes, and while the matcha was my favorite, the chai has a nice strong flavor. We loved this spot! read more

This is my favorite go to spot for breakfast during comic con. Bagels are always so fresh and tasty. Those breakfast bagels are so good. Iced americano with oat milk hits the spot every time. Best way to start the day. The chia seed pudding was so delicious and refreshing too. Tip- order online!! read more

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Cute little coffee shop that was near the hotel me and my fiancé were staying at during our trip to San Diego. It was just walking distance from our hotel and it was a part of the little shopping village with other shops and restaurants. There was a long line when we pulled up but it went by quite fast. We even got our coffee and bagels shortly after so there really wasn't much of a wait. I got a hot chocolate and it was very delicious! I always worry that some hot chocolates get watered down but this one was very warm and sweet! The bagel just melted in my mouth and I was tempted to get another but didn't want to be too much of a big back... read more

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Came here on a Sunday, during Wonderfront Festival. It wasn't busy and there was plenty of shaded seating around the shop. I got the matcha latte with oat milk. It was your standard matcha latte, nothing crazy. I also got the lox, stock and bagel. It was just okay. The salmon and veggies were fresh but overall it was very dry. There seemed to be barely any of the cream cheese in it. Overall the service was very nice and the location is great to just sit, chill and people watch. However the food is just alright. read more

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I finally had a chance to check out this location; I am usually going to the one in downtown. I found that the staff is a lot friendlier at the seaport village location. I got my usual, the basic stitch and decided to try a different bagel today: the bacon with cheddar and chives. I'm not sure if its the bagel or the cream cheese but one of the two is usually a bit salty and I've noticed this at both locations. The views here are amazing though. read more

Spill the Beans - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here to pretty much chill. It's close to the ocean but more so the marina. There was a line but the wait wasn't long. I got a sandwich and avocado toast. Usually I would the say get the sandwich, but the toast was pretty mouthwatering. The combination with the onions, cilantro, and lime was tasty. Also, if you think like me it's an healthier alternative. read more

Spill the Beans - Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

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I love walking to Spill the Beans whenever I'm staying in this part of San Diego, it's become one of those little routines that makes the trip feel familiar. There's always a line, but it moves quickly, and honestly the wait just adds to the "everyone loves this place" vibe. The staff is consistently warm and friendly. They always have great recommendations, and you can tell they actually enjoy working there. My go-to order is the Thigh Master on a honey oat bagel paired with a vanilla latte. It's the perfect cozy, satisfying breakfast, the kind that makes you want to sit for a minute and just enjoy the morning by the water. read more

Spill the Beans - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Heads up: expect a wait, and be prepared for unexpected charge on a simple items like creamer and butter. The bagels absolutely live up to the hype -- fresh, flavorful, and definitely deserving of all the praise they get. Unfortunately, I'm giving only 1 star because they charge $0.50 for regular half‑and‑half creamer. I've never been to an establishment that treats basic creamer as an add‑on. When we ordered brewed coffee, the cashier asked the usual, "Do you want creamer?" We said yes, assuming it was standard. At no point did they mention an extra charge, so it was a surprise to see it on the receipt. On top of that, the cashier wasn't friendly and seemed irritated with customers slowly moving through the line. read more

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I stopped by Spill the Beans a few times before work since it was right behind my hotel and had a great San Diego breakfast sandwich on an asiago bacon bagel which was tasty and big enough for two people to share. The iced tea was nice and they had a few tea options. The line moved quickly and food came out fast. One day I had their French toast bagel with honey nut cream cheese and found tbe bagel to be a bit dry, so get the sandwich if you go! Also it's right on the water so has a lovely view. The salted chocolate chip cookie is also soft and amazing but sells out! read more

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What a cute place in a great area! The bagels and coffee are delicious. It's right on the water, so that's a plus too. They offer pup cups if you bring your furry friends! read more

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Have been to a few different locations of spill the beans and it is definitely in my top favorite breakfast bagels (not for coffee) This location is right by the water with plenty of seating surrounding it which is nice, the service was super kind and relatively quick considering how many people were there on a Saturday My favorite is definitely the thighmaster but unfortunately the matcha is NOT good and would recommend getting coffee elsewhere read more

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A little pricey, but coffee is pretty good and it's in a great spot by the oceanfront. Service was very fast, there was no wait when I visited. It's in such a nice spot by the water, with some seating tables nearby. Highly recommend getting your coffee and taking a walk alongside the ocean and exploring the Seaport Village shops. read more

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Absolutely sucks. Tastes like bath water. Service was alright, definitely skip this place read more

Spill the Beans - Matcha with strawberry cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Nice cafe escape from the nearby conference venue. A short walk provided a nice breather with delicious coffee on the end. The line was never super long and the wait for pick up was never super inconvenient. I drank here probably 3 times over the course of a work trip. read more

I was in town at the Marriott Marquis for a conference. I decided to bypass the expensive hotel food for a local coffee/bagel shop and was thrilled to discover "Spill the Beans" nearby in the Seaport Village. I ended up getting food and coffee at Spill the Beans almost everyday I was in town, it was so good! First of all, the coffee was great. Nothing fancy, but good quality, and for a reasonable price, given the area. Second, the food was absolutely delicious. I loved trying the avocado BLT sandwich with different bagels since they were so creative and delicious. And as I mentioned above, the prices were reasonable considering the costs of other places in the city/area. Third, while you can definitely wait in line to order, I highly recommend ordering ahead online. It was super easy to figure out and I earned points for every purchase. Best of all, I'd order from my hotel room, walk over, and the food and drink would be ready for pickup. I'd just give my name to the servers behind the pickup bar and they'd grab my order. Fourth, I mentioned the great location for Seaport village. That's because it was such a quick and easy walk from my hotel, and several others, and because it was near a beautiful park which I enjoyed walking out and enjoying my meal from a waterfront rock. I even heard music played by a bugle and band from the nearby military base. Beautiful and delicious! The staff were friendly, helpful, and patient. There was plenty of seating for folks (mostly open air, though...so be careful if it is raining!). There are not public bathrooms on site, but Seaport Village has public restrooms nearby. Grab a delicious bagel sandwich and coffee with a beautiful view AND at a reasonable price! Head over to Spill the Beans next time you are in town! read more

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Great location at Sea Port Village. Cute place to people watch while enjoying a good cup of coffee and snack. What I love about Spill the Beans, is no matter what location, they're consistent with their food and drinks. My "go to" is their lox bagel and their Basic Sitch coffee (may be a tad too sweet for some, though). I love that they have a different bagel of the month so I get to try out different flavors from time to time. Highly recommend for both taste and vibes. read more

Spill the Beans - Lox Sando on sun dried tomato bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

One of the best breakfast bagel sandwiches I've had! The San Dieggo (aptly named) is loaded with perfectly cooked eggs, crispy bacon, and has a kick from the cayenne aioli. Sooooo good! We stopped by after dropping family off at the airport super early in the morning and since I'm not a SD native, it was my first time at Seaport Village! Spill the Beans is located right by the water and since it was still quite early, the park was quiet with only a few joggers and people walking their dogs. We ordered 2 bagel sandwiches and 2 hot coffees, which came out piping hot. Also, a sundried tomato bagel?! Never had that before and it was delicious just as I had expected. Prices are a bit steep but I think it's worth the occasional treat since it's so yummy! I'll be back for sure! read more

Spill the Beans - San Dieggo and sun dried tomato bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Bagels and coffee by the water! Loved this cute little spot. Don't be scared by the line. It's worth the wait. I was in San Diego for a week and came here almost every morning for the McLovin'. (It's big enough to share.) I also tried a chia berry bowl and it was super tasty. The basic sitch was anything but basic. read more

Great spot. Was staying at one of the near by hotels and visited them twice over a weekend stay. Both times there was a small line but it moved fast. Must try spot if in the area. read more

Omg this is the best place!! Coffee is probably the best iced coffee I've had in so long! And the bagel sandwich was delicious! A perfect breakfast song the harbor. And there is free parking in the mornings in the lot read more

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During my two-week stay at the Manchester Hyatt while working on the convention center, I got lucky with Spill the Beans being just a few steps away through the hotel's back door. This quickly became my daily morning stop before heading to work. The coffee here is fantastic, and their bagels are seriously on another level! Bonus: You can order ahead and skip the line, which makes the experience even better. The view of Seaport just adds to the charm--totally elevates the vibe. Right now, this is my favorite coffee spot in San Diego, and I can't wait to return! read more

It's a coffee place. Ordered a Flat white. Watched her make it and noticed she used one of 3 pre-pulled shots. literally there were three shots in little cups waiting. Completely settled, no Crema. Not fresh. I could see this being something you do when it's really busy and they will get used right away, but there was no one waiting for drinks. I understood a flat white to be less frothy, but this had very large bubbles and I ended up scooping about a third of the top off because it was just foam. The barista was friendly. And the view can't be beat when it's sunny read more

I'm not sure why this place has a little less than 4 stars! I enjoyed this place, I went 3 mornings in a row to try a different specialty latte! The staff is so nice and their little shop is so cute! There are several seating areas outside with umbrellas. They sell bagels and cookies as well. I didn't order any of their bagels but had their cookies and cream cookie which is perfect! Churro latte (drink of the month): 4/5 Basic sitch: 4/5 (might be too sweet to some) La vida mocha: 5/5! Honestly this was my favorite drink. It's labeled as full sweetness but I think the basic sitch was sweeter! read more

Decided to come here after reading their bagels are made from scratch. The staff was friendly and walked me through her recommendations. But, I think was right- you can't go wrong. The bagels were amazing. We didn't have any coffee, so I can't speak to that. But, it looks like you can get anything from the classics to syrup-filled concoctions. Seaport had plenty of seating to take in the views. Would go back! read more