Just a great hyper-local spot that serves an excellent coffee complimented by a selection of hand…read morepies and other small bites. No indoor service, all transpires through a window giving onto the sidewalk. The interior is dedicated to woodworking classes for kids, another cool idea if you ask me. Service was friendly and prompt from barista Erin and you can tell this place has a lot of locals within walking distance. A cool, literally a sidewalk café -- the kind of place that feels like true San Francisco. Solid, friendly, quality.

I am only commenting on the coffee shop.... the owner Danny is really friendly and makes you feel…read morewelcome. You order thru the window counter, street side. This is a true family owned, neighborhood cafe. I had an iced Americano, good light blend, really smooth.

My 9 yr old son had another fantastic summer with Evan & his staff at SF City Kid camp! We are…read morecontinually impressed with how relaxed and friendly all the staff members are, and how fun, educational and exciting the experiences are! My son always says he would go every week during the summer if he could; he learned so much and always comes home happy.. 2 of his buddies joined him at camp this summer for some of the weeks and they were thrilled as well. Thanks so much to the SF City Kids staff!

I was in San Francisco for work and signed my kids (8 & 9) up for the City Kid Camp. They LOVED it…read moreand asked to stay longer. They made friends and loved the daily trips and activities. They came home exhausted every day, but happy and excited. The camp is a unique format - the kids are out exploring the city, playing games, learning new things, and developing social skills. Evan and the team that run the camp are great. You can tell that they are really interested in helping the kids have a great experience and develop skills. The kids are definitely in good hands and well supervised and cared for. I also love that it is a device-free environment. My kids are already asking if they can go back next summer....

There are few times in my life where I drop off my son for a camp or after school program and feel…read morelike he will be engaged in ways that he's never been before. That's how I feel about Tinkering school. My Son,6yrs old, literally talks my ear off after coming home from here. He talk about the human size Hungry-Hungry Hippo he's making out of pulleys and wood, about the working Air hockey table and how good he is getting at using real tools. Joshua and Nathan and everyone else there are kind, attentive and passionate about what they do. I leave feeling like I'm actually enriching my child's life instead of just leaving him with somebody to babysit him. Registration was easy and They are pretty good at getting back to my emails. Not sure why the bad review here said it was hard. I guess I'm just good at using a computer.

Our son attended this summer camp for the first time. We were so excited because he's always asking…read moreto build stuff using tools/power tools. Our experience was disappointing. Since the camp is an extension of Brightworks School, there are kids who know the ropes and are familiar with the way things work. Unfortunately, the camp isn't set up to really introduce kids who are new to the process of building. Every day our son came home and said he hadn't built anything because he didn't know what to build. Yes, some kids will dive right in and come up with something. Others need instruction, and that's normal. Brightworks has a reputation for being child-led to a very high degree, but I take issue with them not teaching our son about the materials and tools so he could feel comfortable and build something, which he did do on the two final days. When I asked for someone to give him some guidance or ideas, I was told they don't like to give the kids ideas because then they all do the same thing. Yes, yes, I agree, but that applies to the kids with experience, not a kid who's been there 2 days and has no idea what to do. That takes the concept of child-led too far. A school friend was with him at camp and they reported that the instructors were snappy with the kids. Sigh In addition, on their day at Crissy Field, he returned home with the worst sunburn he has ever had. When I inquired about why nobody had put sunscreen on him, I was told that they had given the kids sunscreen and he had applied it himself. He is not yet 7. He is not responsible for sunscreen application to protect his skin from damage. Adults are responsible for that. Even if he takes off his hat, it's the adults who have to enforce the safety rules. Given our experience, we asked if we could un-enroll him for the following week and get a refund. They declined, much to our disappointment.

Highly recommend Advanced Watercolor with Luka. He's an amazing instructor and I learned a lot in…read more10 weeks, including new techniques, breaking down reference photos, and a values study process. I grew a lot from this class, and received specific feedback and guidance for my needs. I loved the format of this class and how it challenged me to take on complex subject matters. By the end, I had more confidence, a more experimental approach, and an even greater love for watercolor. I'm excited to take more classes here!

My almost 7-year-old has been attending this school since she was 5. Why? Because she genuinely…read moreenjoys it. She loves that she is never bored. Every week she learns something new: new styles, materials, and techniques. Sometimes they focus on painting, other times on sculpture or different forms of art. Katia and Sara have both been her teachers, and she has felt happy and supported with all of them. Like with many activities at this age, it took a couple of weeks for her to fully adjust and feel familiar with the environment but consistency made a big difference. As parents, we appreciate seeing her come home excited and proud of what she created. It is easy to notice how much she has progressed over time and we get very excited when we see her project. We also appreciate the communication style of the school. They provide a high-level overview each week of what the kids will be working on, which keeps parents informed without overwhelming us with too much information. On the administrative side, tuition payments and renewals are simple, and the staff has always been friendly and helpful whenever we have had questions or needed help resolving any mistakes on our part. We also love the location. Depending on the day and who is with me, it is easy to wait nearby at the library, a coffee shop, or a restaurant while class is in session.

My son started volunteering with Sky Kids as a junior counselor for a few camps and then in the…read moresummer from 8th to 9th grade wanted to work as many weeks of camp as he could. He is planning to join in the fun again this summer. He really loved the staff, kids and activities. Miranda and Shelly, the leaders of Sky Kids, treat the JC's with respect and they get to enjoy many outings and adventures. They also learned about being responsible, on-time and reliable. All good things. Would you believe that one night I heard from a 13 yr old, "...Mom, I have to get to bed early. Those kids wore me out today and I am working again tomorrow. It's a lot of responsibility, you know." Highly recommend Sky Kids and I heard they are going to begin an after-school program too. I'm sure it will be a success as well.

Our 5 year old had a wonderful time at Sky Kids camp this summer! I asked him to rate the camp on a…read morescale of 1 - 10, and he told me enthusiastically: "Mom, it's a 30!" He attended the Sky Bots and Paper Art camps. Every day was filled with fun projects (that I'd never dare to do at home for the mess they would create), as well as memorable outdoor adventures. They explored different playgrounds every day - from Rossi to Mountain Lake to Alta Plaza. And yet...my son never came back sunburnt! This is a testament to the fantastic staff of counselors and supervisors. In wrap up conversations at the end of the day, I felt they understood him even after a day or two of interactions. Would highly recommend this camp for the content and the culture.

Our daughter has shown great improvement in her math class at Presidio middle school! She also…read morefinds the atmosphere comfortable and conducive to learn, in a fun way!

We have been very happy with our experience at Mathnesiun. The Center Director Jessica and staff…read moreare very responsive to our questions and work with us in personalizing the learning . We receive timely feedback on our daughter's progress. She enjoys learning at Mathnesiun and what she learns there is reinforced at school.

Our kids had an amazing week at Music, Art & Adventure camp! This camp is a great mix of outdoor…read moreactivity, arts & crafts, and music! We would get updates via WhatsApp throughout the day with pics or videos of the kids. And every time we would pick the kids up at the end of the day they were tired, dirty, but not ready to go home!! ...a sign that a good time was had . Thank you to the camp counselors who were so friendly and upbeat. You really made the week of camp special for our kiddos!

Music, Art & Adventure Camp is wonderful. Our son has been going for two summers, at the…read morerecommendation of our friends. The combination of outdoor exploration, art projects via recycled bits of nature, music, and free imaginative play is everything I want for my kids during childhood. And the counselors leading the charge are noticeably very passionate about these things. The camp locations vary between a few places; all of them gorgeous - Baker Beach area, Crissy Field, Inspiration Point. A sweet reminder why we live where we do. :) Emily and her team also do a stellar job of clear registration, communication, and photo-sharing. Would recommend this camp to anyone - a few of our friends joined this year and also loved it.

The Friendly Neighborhood Gym ! I do my necessary circuit…read morework here- cross train with Stair Climber and Rowing Machine too. And use the Letterman Pool by The Palace of Fine Arts. The Memberships here work at all the facilities in San Francisco. Not 5 Stars- due to space limitations - and it can get crowded. Would advise getting a Membership here !

I really liked this location since it's so close to home and it's usually less crowded than the…read moreStonestown location. However, after my visit today it will be my last time coming to the Richmond District location. I was in the locker room texting when a staff member came up to me and asked me to use my phone outside of the locker room. Of course, this took me by surprise as I've been coming here for the last 3 years with staff members coming in to use the locker room restroom and never had anybody tell me to do this before. Anyways, this new staff member explained to me that having my phone out in the locker room could make others uncomfortable since every phone has a camera on it. I asked her if this was a new policy. She explained no it wasn't and that she was a new director and wanted to ensure the rule was enforced. Although I felt it was a bit unnecessary to enforce this rule, I'm not one to argue against the rules of an establishment. So my issue wasn't really with having to follow this new rule, but moreso with how the director handled the conversation. I was simply asking her questions because I was surprised about the rule being enforced, I never tried to argue with her, I only expressed my surprise as this was my first time hearing of the rule. She seemed to get a little irritated that I was asking her questions. She told me multiple times, "It's really easy to just go outside the locker room." As someone who has experience working in customer service, it's not the brightest idea to talk to your clients using condescending/infantilizing language. Of course I know it's not that hard to use my phone only outside of the locker room. And she kept repeating herself as if I was trying to argue with her that I should be able to use it inside, which I never did. To the new director, I would highly recommend using a more empathetic and respectful approach when you're telling your patrons about this rule. It's "really easy" to tell people, "I know it's kind of annoying, but we really value the comfort of all of our patrons. I'm so sorry for the inconvenience! Thank you for your understanding." So easy, right? And please try to work on understanding that people will be surprised when a policy that wasn't enforced before is suddenly now enforced. Anyways I added one extra star because the other staff members have been kind to me.

I've only visited once, but I was pretty impressed with how put together this was. My toddler…read morewasn't too comfortable quite yet, but I can't wait to bring her back for more fun. They had many fun stations, the only thing that got me wondering was how often do they sanitize their aprons.

My daughter recently attended a birthday party at Messy Art lab, and our family had the best time…read more There were so many wonderful craft and activity stations, and the kids had a blast exploring the wonderful indoor space and backyard, which was all set up for kids to exercise those creative juices and get messy! The teachers were all amazing and wonderful with the kids, especially Michael, who was equally playful and patient with them ;-). My daughter loved her experience and wants to have her own birthday party there someday, too! Highly recommend.

I have worked with Leora, Addy, Meredith, and Alyssa…read more My whole life, I have been told I was a bad singer. I didn't care. I sang anyways. I sang because I loved to sing. It was not for the entertainment of others. I am an Executive Assistant and my role can be stressful. Turns out executive work is incredibly stressful. Executives work around the clock. I decided to do something for myself so I signed up with Songbird. I didn't anticipate my voice would improve so much. I have gone from people grimacing when I sing to people stopping what they are doing to listen in. I have developed the confidence to sing in open mikes in bars. I sing in front of friends. My voice has completely transformed. Songbird studios is one of the best investments I have made. No matter how stressful my week is, I can count on my weekly lesson. It gives me a sense of peace and stability. The coaches are incredibly dedicated and empathetic. Singing is vulnerable and they create a safe space to learn. I truly recommend this to anyone who is looking to improve their voice and have a good place to go every week.

I have worked with Songbird Studios a couple of times now. The first time I worked with them I was…read moreconnected with Masha to prepare for my audition for the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus. Masha brought so much experience to our lessons. She could always explain technique in an approachable way and really helped shaped my solo. She gave me the confidence I needed to sing in front of the judge's panel. Ultimately, I nailed my audition and began singing with Chorus. I stopped taking lessons with them and rejoined this year in preparation for a solo audition. I currently take lessons with Gary Brintz. Gary has become a huge mentor. The work I did with him helped me earn the opportunity to solo for SF GMC at Davies Symphony Hall with the SF Symphony. I sang "Rocket Man" by Sir Elton John to an audience of about 2700 people. He believed in my voice when I didn't. He helped me expand my range to hit the notes I needed for my performance. It was one of the most epic nights of my life and I simply could not have done with it without Gary's support and guidance. How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Take lessons at Songbird Studios!