Right on the Pacific Beach boardwalk at 4449 Ocean Blvd, 92109, Glazed Coffee & Creamery occupies one of the most enviable locations of any coffee shop in San Diego. The small, independently owned shop serves espresso drinks, drip coffee, loose-leaf teas, and seasonal specials like the Pumpkin Spice Latte and Peppermint Mocha, alongside a soft-serve ice cream program that sets it apart from the typical beachside café. The signature move is the glaze: customers pick a soft-serve flavor—vanilla, chocolate, or a swirl—and top it with a dipped coating in options like chocolate, birthday cake, or peanut butter butterscotch, turning a simple cone into something closer to a doughnut-meets-ice-cream experience. Beachgoers walking south along the strand will pass Baja Beach Cafe for a sit-down lunch with ocean views, making the two an easy pairing on a boardwalk day. Savory eaters at Glazed gravitate toward the Beach Bombs, stuffed pastry pockets filled with combinations like egg and cheese or spinach and mushroom, priced around five to six dollars. The Affogato, a shot of espresso poured over soft serve, has become a quiet hit with reviewers who call it the best of both worlds. A staff member named Melissa is singled out repeatedly in Google reviews for going above and beyond with service, especially for dog-owning regulars. Health inspectors gave the shop a 97-out-of-100 score. With hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. most days, Glazed catches the morning surf crowd and the late-afternoon boardwalk strollers alike. Those heading north toward Crystal Pier can rent a board at Pacific Beach Surf Shop before circling back for an afternoon cone. Free street parking is available along Ocean Blvd, though competition for spots heats up by midday in summer.