The Mugger

San Diego, United States

4.1

Closed now

10 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 619-233-4455
Website:
www.themugger.net
Address:
863 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA, 92101
b/t Broadway & Kettner Blvd
Downtown
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
310 ftSeaport Village
0.4 miAmerica Plaza
0.4 miSanta Fe Depot
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Validated
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes

Today

Today 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (San Diego) 07:41 Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Description

Specialties

We have a large variety of coffee mugs, cups and saucers, teapots, and souvenirs. We personalize coffee mugs right in the store.

History

Established in 1980.

This business is one of the original stores in Seaport Village when it opened in 1980. We have served our community since then.

Meet the Business Owner

Raffaella J.

Business Owner

I was born In Italy and I dedicated most of my life to dance. I lived in France for longtime and I moved to San Diego in 1997 with my husband Mark. I worked at The Mugger since and we bought the store in 2006. I have tried to bring a mix of products that reflect my European influence mixed with American flare. When I choose the merchandise, I try to think about the taste of customers coming from all over the world. My store is small but I offer a large variety of products in several categories. I keep my store fun, bright, and cheerful as my personality. I believe in a friendly environment that invites and welcomes everybody even if only browsing.

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10 reviews of The Mugger

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Place rating: 4
Santa Clarita, CA
Cute little shop! Got my mom a mug here as a belated Christmas present. She loved it! It was wrapped in bubble wrap and put into a nice box as well! Lady behind the counter was whatever, but she spent the extra time to wrap it nicely so she’s cool in my book.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
The customer service here is above and beyond. They were so patient with me when my original design didn’t work out and let me try several (unsuccessful) variations without any guff. My mug came out perfectly and if I ever need another personalized mug I know exactly who to go to!
Place rating: 5
Perris, CA
awesome place, check it out!
Place rating: 4
Orange County, CA
Unilocal 2014 Challenge #92/​100
A cute little store that is almost completely filled with mugs (don’t worry! They also have coasters. xD) You can find simple mugs with expressions on them, Snoopy mugs, Batman mugs (and other DC/​Marvel heroes and villains), sports mugs (altho they do not have every team there). They also have adorable husband-​wife mugs. They have a mug for almost every person! Their mugs range from $ 11.99 and up (most of the ones I saw were in the $ 13.99 to $ 18.99 range). Perfect place to get someone that little something for a special event! :)
And they do validate parking with purchase! :)
Place rating: 5
Lynwood, CA
friendly service and decent prices. had lots of different mugs to look at. i had a hard time deciding which one to get but decided on a cute frog one (posted picture). great toursisty place to just visit even if you don’t buy anything.
Place rating: 4
Simi Valley, CA
Lots of great mugs of varying types and sizes. Great place to find that odd ball person or friend and odd ball gift.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
This is a such a charming and cute little spot tucked into beautiful seaport village. In true fashion of Seaport Village being a tourist spot, it’s a great place to pick up a souvenir when visiting San Diego or just a great little place to pick up whatever you need as a tea or coffee enthusiast. The owners Raffaella and Mark are just about the nicest people you’ve ever met which lends to the friendly environment of this store. I’d highly recommend theMugger for their great service, huge inventory and reasonable prices.
Place rating: 4
Anaheim, CA
A very cute place for tea and mug lovers. They have a great selection laid out in a very easy to see fashion. If you have a tea of coffee lover, stop by here. My sister bought something and the lady helping was so warm and kind. I will definitely visit again.
Place rating: 3
Escondido, CA
Mugs make great gag gifts.
The Mugger is older than I am, I think… Anyway, like «apple box wooden toys» this place has been here forever. Who knew there was such a demand for mugs, cups, and logo merchandise.
— It’s the «crazy shirt» equivalent for mugs.
— Who should go here? If you’re a nine year old looking for a birthday present for mommy you come here.
Place rating: 2
San Jose, CA
«Hi, my name is Bob and I’ll be your mugger today.»
The name of this place reminds me of that scene from «The Naked Gun.»
The website says they have the largest supply of mugs in the world. You wouldn’t know it by going to this store. It’s no mug warehouse — more like a mug shack.
«The mug shack is a little love place where
We can drink hot beverages!»
I’m guessing this is some national company that has outposts in tourist traps. The selection was all souvenir-​y like you’d expect, and even if I was looking for souvenirs it was pretty eh.
If you were to buy something here you would indeed feel like you’d gotten mugged.