Marvelous Muffins
Coffee · San Diego
About Marvelous Muffins
Marvelous Muffins is a beloved San Diego café offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere perfect for any time of day. Known as a hidden gem on Shelter Island, this spot specializes in homemade baked goods that define classic American style. Guests rave about the massive, buttery breakfast croissants and...
Marvelous Muffins is a beloved San Diego café offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere perfect for any time of day. Known as a hidden gem on Shelter Island, this spot specializes in homemade baked goods that define classic American style. Guests rave about the massive, buttery breakfast croissants and the signature Walnut Cinnamon Rolls, which consistently impress visitors with their rich flavor and texture. The menu also features excellent bagels topped with crisp bacon and delicious cream cheese, alongside a variety of moist muffins and pastries. Friendly staff members provide quick, efficient service in a setting that accommodates families, travelers, and local regulars alike. With reasonable prices and convenient amenities like free parking, Marvelous Muffins remains a favorite destination for those seeking high-quality coffee and fresh breakfast favorites.
What Customers Say About Marvelous Muffins
Marvelous Muffins is a popular spot known for its delicious baked goods, especially the muffins, donuts, and cinnamon rolls. Customers rave about the friendly service and tasty breakfast options. A few found it expensive or were disappointed with the coffee.
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Tip: The walnut cinnamon roll is highly recommended. Be aware of the $0.50 charge for credit/debit card purchases under $10.
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Marvelous Muffins San Diego Reviews
Super delicious muffins & donuts! We got the cinnamon roll & it was insanely good. Highly recommend! They also make super great coffee
the muffins are in the classic american style - homemade and delicious! don’t skip out on their walnut cinnamon roll because it’s actually fantastic 🤭 the owner is also so friendly and sweet!!
We stopped in for coffee and pastry during our stay in San Diego. We ordered a plain and Raisin Cimarron roll with coffee to go. Both Cimarron rolls were delicious and full of flavor. The coffee was piling hot and refreshing and the staff was nice and friendly
This place is THE BEST GO-TO SPOT! Delicious breakfast sandwiches, tasty coffee and of course muffins! The staff is very kind.
Marvelous Muffins is a must if your in the Bay area. The service was great, and the Donuts were excellent. Thanks Marvelous for the delicious donuts and service 😁
Very fast, yummy, breakfast spot. Friendly and the whole family found something to enjoy. 😊
Super delicious muffins & donuts! We got the cinnamon roll & it was insanely good. Highly recommend! They also make super great coffee
the muffins are in the classic american style - homemade and delicious! don’t skip out on their walnut cinnamon roll because it’s actually fantastic 🤭 the owner is also so friendly and sweet!!
We stopped in for coffee and pastry during our stay in San Diego. We ordered a plain and Raisin Cimarron roll with coffee to go. Both Cimarron rolls were delicious and full of flavor. The coffee was piling hot and refreshing and the staff was nice and friendly
This place is THE BEST GO-TO SPOT! Delicious breakfast sandwiches, tasty coffee and of course muffins! The staff is very kind.
Very fast, yummy, breakfast spot. Friendly and the whole family found something to enjoy. 😊
Marvelous Muffins is a must if your in the Bay area. The service was great, and the Donuts were excellent. Thanks Marvelous for the delicious donuts and service 😁
Stopped in after a bank errand and had the freshest bagel most delicious toasted bagel. Prices were super reasonable and service was excellent. Im definately going to be back!
Best cinnamon role I've ever had and the service is so excellent. This is a wonderful place
Bought the chocolate chip and the lemon cream cheese. They are moist and so good. It was absolutely delicious. If your purchase is less than $10, you’ll be charged 0.50¢ for using a credit card/debit card. There’s free parking!
We found this spot because it was close to our hotel, we are here for breakfast 3 days in a row because it was that enjoyable. The people who work their are very friendly & their baked goods are quite tasty & well as their breakfast options.
Great little breakfast spot that opens as early as 5am! Was perfect to grab some breakfast to go early in the morning. Super solid breakfast sandwiches, I got a sausage, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel. They have a good selection of muffins and donuts as well. Super friendly and quick service, plus they threw in a few donut holes in the bag with our muffins.
The donut holes were so light and fluffy. The ham and cheese croissant was very buttery. I tried the Cinnamon Apple Cake muffin, so moist with apple bits all throughout. Very tasty and friendly staff!
We stopped in with our 3 little boys for a quick breakfast. Donuts were great and our boys loved them. Breakfast croissant sandwiches were great and huge! Walnut cinnamon roll was on point. Staff was very friendly. Prices are great compared to the rest of the area. Highly recommend!!
I was very happy with the food and service here. The kind lady had Baked them in the morning. It was the best tasting muffin I have ever had! It was warm and fluffy. I also appreciate the reasonable prices.
Play stay down here for a work conference in this place had the most delicious oversized turkey egg and cheese croissant. Very sweet family that runs the place. Highly recommend the food
Great food! Cinnamon rolls are excellent! Breakfast croissants are huge, buttery and delicious! Bagel with cream cheese and bacon is amazing! Bacon is perfectly crisp and a ton of it. Bagel was very tasty. Went 3 days in a row. Always delicious!
Amazing place that opens really early for breakfast unlike other places that open at 0630-0700. Friendly service, and exceptional food. Please support local business where you can, especially those like this one.
Such a cute hidden gem on shelter island. The muffins were, in fact, marvelous. Breakfast sandwiches and bagels were also great. Staff was super friendly. Coffee was fantastic. So glad we went for breakfast. 10/10 experience
Nice bakery/coffee spot near the entrance to Shelter Island.
Stopped in after a bank errand and had the freshest bagel most delicious toasted bagel. Prices were super reasonable and service was excellent. Im definately going to be back!
We stopped in with our 3 little boys for a quick breakfast. Donuts were great and our boys loved them. Breakfast croissant sandwiches were great and huge! Walnut cinnamon roll was on point. Staff was very friendly. Prices are great compared to the rest of the area. Highly recommend!!
More than just muffins! Amazing pastries and donuts!
Great food! Cinnamon rolls are excellent! Breakfast croissants are huge, buttery and delicious! Bagel with cream cheese and bacon is amazing! Bacon is perfectly crisp and a ton of it. Bagel was very tasty. Went 3 days in a row. Always delicious!
Best cinnamon role I've ever had and the service is so excellent. This is a wonderful place
Turn back time in this old-fashioned bakery and Cafe. Very attentive owners, local and creative experience within walkable neighborhood.
Such a cute hidden gem on shelter island. The muffins were, in fact, marvelous. Breakfast sandwiches and bagels were also great. Staff was super friendly. Coffee was fantastic. So glad we went for breakfast. 10/10 experience
We found this spot because it was close to our hotel, we are here for breakfast 3 days in a row because it was that enjoyable. The people who work their are very friendly & their baked goods are quite tasty & well as their breakfast options.
Bought the chocolate chip and the lemon cream cheese. They are moist and so good. It was absolutely delicious. If your purchase is less than $10, you’ll be charged 0.50¢ for using a credit card/debit card. There’s free parking!
Nice, small custom muffin and breakfast offerings, many different and unique muffins and breakfast croissants. Limited counter seating... half a dozen stools?... our server was either the manager or the owner, very friendly and accommodating. The muffins are made daily and if you arrive within a few hours of opening your muffin will still be oven warm. Very good!
Stop for a light breakfast, but this croasant with bacon was on steroids .. 🤣.super YUMmmmmm Only was able to finish half .only was able to finish half and have to ask for a To go paper bag. Coffee is bold and strong .
Nice, small custom muffin and breakfast offerings, many different and unique muffins and breakfast croissants. Limited counter seating... half a dozen stools?... our server was either the manager or the owner, very friendly and accommodating. The muffins are made daily and if you arrive within a few hours of opening your muffin will still be oven warm. Very good!
Stop for a light breakfast, but this croasant with bacon was on steroids .. 🤣.super YUMmmmmm Only was able to finish half .only was able to finish half and have to ask for a To go paper bag. Coffee is bold and strong .
I stopped in here because of the positive reviews and was disappointed. There were so many boxes there is no where to sit. I ordered an iced hazelnut latte and was given an iced drink in a styrofoam cup for the first time ever! My latte tasted like an iced coffee with some syrup in it and had lots of coffee grounds in it. Perhaps I will return to try the muffins and egg sandwiches, but I will not be returning for coffee!!
Hugely expensive for wgat they offer $7.50 for med coffee and muffin. Neither were anything special
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2907 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
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