Teaspoon – Chinese
Step into a vibrant sanctuary where the art of the steep is reimagined as a playful symphony of color, texture, and cream. Each handcrafted cup offers a sensory escape, from the sun-drenched glow of Liquid Gold to the velvety, marbled depths of a Tiramisu Latte or the earthy, purple-hued indulgence of the Taro Lover. It is a modern haven where aromatic jasmine and toasted hojicha meet imaginative flair, creating a whimsical atmosphere perfect for savoring every sweet, sophisticated sip.
10550 Craftsman Way, San Diego CA 92127 https://teaspoonlife.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Teaspoon
Dairy-Free at Teaspoon
Teaspoon in San Diego has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guava Sunset, Pineapple Shine and Grasshopper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Teaspoon
Teaspoon in San Diego has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guava Sunset, Grasshopper and Ladybug. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Teaspoon
Teaspoon in San Diego has 30 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coffee Cake, Matcha Macaron and Peruvian Chocolate Brownie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Teaspoon
Teaspoon in San Diego has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lemon Bar and Vanilla Macaron. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Teaspoon
Teaspoon in San Diego has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mango Funtime. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Teaspoon
Teaspoon in San Diego has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mango Funtime and Ladybug. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Teaspoon
Teaspoon in San Diego has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guava Sunset, Pineapple Shine and Grasshopper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Teaspoon
Teaspoon in San Diego has 36 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coffee Cake, Rose Lychee Macaron and Matcha Macaron. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Teaspoon
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Grasshopper | 150.7 g | 50.4 g |
| Marshmallow Bar | 97 g | 31.1 g |
| Vanilla Macaron | 17.4 g | 21.1 g |
| Rose Lychee Macaron | 49.3 g | 20.6 g |
| Lemon Bar | 0 g | 13.5 g |
| Coconut Coffee | 0.7 g | 9.9 g |
| Strawberry Colada | 110.2 g | 9.8 g |
| Red Velvet Cake | 118.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Matcha Macaron | 62.3 g | 4.2 g |
| Coffee Cake | 38.8 g | 3.8 g |
| Strawberry Macaron | 47.8 g | 3.3 g |
| Custom-Made Lemonade | 36 g | 2.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its incredible food quality and exceptionally fresh ingredients, guests consistently praise the cozy atmosphere that makes for a welcoming and intimate dining experience. Reviewers highlight the prompt, attentive service and note that the high standard of every dish ensures they will certainly be returning for more.
Menu
Seasonal
Explore our new concoctions, expertly designed to captivate your taste buds with the latest in-season sensations.
- Hoji Cookies and Cream: Hojicha topped w/ crème brulee foam & Oreo crumbles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tiramisu Latte: Creamy coffee latte layered over Nutella, topped w/ crème brulee foam and cocoa powder Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Classics
Familiar and beloved tea flavors.
- House Milk Tea: Signature black tea blend infused w/ cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Liquid Gold: Honey oolong tea infused w/ cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Thai Tea: Slow steeped Thai tea topped w/ cream & honey boba. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Creamy Jasmine: Sweet jasmine green tea infused w/ cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Taro Lover: Taro milk w/ slow cooked taro chunks. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Black Sugar Assam: Creamy rich assam black tea infused w/ our signature black sugar boba. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Golden Assam: A unique blend of Assam & Darjeeling tea mixed w/ cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Signatures
Meticulously crafted signature drinks with bold flavor profiles.
- Grasshopper: Lychee green tea topped w/ fresh cucumber juice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Ladybug: A light yet rich splash of passion fruit juice infused with green tea. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Caramel Cream: Hand roasted caramel topped w/ milk and honey boba. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lychee on Lychee: Lychee black tea topped w/ lychee jelly. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Pineapple Shine: Green tea infused w/ golden pineapple marmalade, lemon & osmanthus jelly Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Strawberry Colada: Pineapple coconut smoothie w/ our signature strawberry jam. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly
- Silky Mango: House mango purée infused w/ milk & honey boba. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Silky Strawberry: House strawberry marmalade infused w/ milk & honey boba. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Matcha Royale: Ceremonial matcha green tea infused w/ milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Strawberry Matcha Royale: Ceremonial matcha green tea infused w/ milk and strawberry marmalade. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mango Funtime: House mango purée smoothie. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Mango on Fire: House mango purée smoothie with chamoy and Tajin.
- Guava Sunset: Freshly blended guava & pineapple marmalade w/ a splash of lemon juice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Custom-Made Lemonade: Lemonade with choice of Guava, Pineapple, Passionfruit, Cucumber, Matcha, Mango, or Strawberry. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Coffee
Rich and bold coffee selections.
- Coconut Coffee: Rich coffee infused w/ coconut cream & topped w/ toasted coconut flakes
- Crème Brulée Coffee: Rich coffee topped w/ crème brulée foam & dalgona candy crumbles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Vietnamese Coffee: Rich and bold Vietnamese coffee served w/ creamy condensed milk
- Double Matcha Coffee: Silky & smooth double matcha foam layered over milk & coffee Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Ube Vietnamese Coffee: Rich and bold Vietnamese coffee topped w/ creamy ube coconut foam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Vietnamese Frappé: Blended Vietnamese coffee infused with notes of hazelnut layered over sea salt foam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Pastries
Delicious pastries to pair with your tea.
- Vanilla Macaron: Buttercream lightened with cream and bourbon vanilla macaron. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Strawberry Macaron: Strawberry purée filled macaron. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Salted Caramel Macaron: Caramel and slightly salted butter macaron. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rose Lychee Macaron: Buttercream lightened with cream, lychee liquor, and rose extract macaron. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Chocolate Macaron: Dark chocolate ganache filled macaron Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Matcha Macaron: White chocolate ganache filled macaron, topped with tea leaves Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Red Velvet Cake: Rich cake that combines cocoa and buttermilk, topped with tangy cream cheese icing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly
- Coffee Cake: Buttery coffee cake with a layer of cinnamon streusel. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lemon Bar: Slightly tart, and covered with lemon zest icing cake. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Marshmallow Bar: House-made marshmallow cream, gluten-free crispy rice puffs, mini marshmallows, browned butter, and sea salt. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Peruvian Chocolate Brownie: Deep and rich brownie made from Criolla bean Peruvian chocolate. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Teaspoon
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant's website is https://teaspoonlife.com/, though the provided data does not specify if online ordering is available.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu offers gluten-free macarons and marshmallow bars, along with vegetarian and pescatarian options, but lacks specific keto, vegan, or low-carb items.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Teaspoon is unique for its handcrafted, colorful drinks like Liquid Gold and Taro Lover served in a cozy, intimate atmosphere.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Teaspoon has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests consistently praising the high food quality and fresh ingredients.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a budget-friendly, cozy atmosphere for handcrafted specialty teas, colorful lattes, and vegetarian-friendly desserts would most enjoy this restaurant.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include Hoji Cookies and Cream, Tiramisu Latte, House Milk Tea, Liquid Gold, Thai Tea, and Taro Lover.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- This restaurant supports gluten-free, nut-free, pescatarian, and vegetarian diets, offering items like macarons, lemon bars, and marshmallow bars.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a budget-friendly ($) price level and high-quality fresh ingredients, this restaurant offers excellent value for its customers.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Visit this cozy, intimate sanctuary to enjoy handcrafted specialty teas like Liquid Gold and Tiramisu Latte in a whimsical atmosphere.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Teaspoon is currently operational and maintains an active website at teaspoonlife.com, though specific daily hours are not provided in the data.
- Is Teaspoon dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Teaspoon has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guava Sunset, Pineapple Shine and Grasshopper.
- What can I eat at Teaspoon on a dairy-free diet?
- Guava Sunset, Pineapple Shine and Grasshopper carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Teaspoon have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guava Sunset and Pineapple Shine.
- Is Teaspoon gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Teaspoon?
- Grasshopper, at roughly 50.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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