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    Beanstalk Cafe

    4.2 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Turkey pesto sandwiches and Taro latte
    Lizzie S.

    I love Beanstalk! I come here for coffee and lunch, and bring other people here for meetings. Some tables occasionally say no working there which is nice. It's a great space--light and airy. I've enjoyed the Turkey pesto sandwich, Funky Town special breakfast sandwich in January 2025, an iced oat latte, and a special Taro latte. I loved the taro flavor of the taro latte. Both sandwiches were good quality bread and meat. The sauces were a nice accessory and not over-done. I love the service and space. It's a Lower Nob Hill/Union Square treasure!

    Funky Town, baby ($13.75
    David K.

    In town staying at the awesome and stupid cheap Emblem Hotel around the corner and needed sustenance in between business meetings. Looked up my trusty Yelp app and the Beanstalk Cafe stood out with its great reviews. The place didn't disappoint! I ordered the Funky Town breakfast sandwich ($13.75) chock full of yumminess: Mayo, PJ Chees (pepper jack cheese), cream cheese, chorizo sausage, regular sausage, bacon, egg, onion & apple. This sandwich was perfect. So many flavors, ooey gooey WITH APPLES (Wut!) on a delicious toasted ciabatta. It is a big sandwich so I hope you have a big appetite. I could certainly finish it off because it was so yummy but instead, I gave the other half to my room attendant/maid. Service was super friendly and quick and the place is tiny but cute. Highly recommend.

    The end of the dining area.
    Jowel G.

    I was lucky to find Beanstalk during my stay in SF. This place is so so good! I walked from my hotel for a quick weekday brunch. A very cozy space to have your coffee and breakfast sandwich. I have to say the copper cup for my iced oat milk vanilla latte is so genius. Do they serve iced latte's in copper cups at other places? This keeps the latte cold until the last drop. I had the bagel sando with egg, sausage on an everything bagel. This really hits the spot! The service is friendly and staff is helpful. Really good experience during my visit. I'm sure this place gets busy during the peak hours at breakfast. Highly recommend. A must visit when in the area.

    Iced oat milk latte w hazelnut, iced white mocha - tasted like a flavored Keurig over ice
    Marie A.

    This place had rave reviews and we were on the other side of the neighborhood on our way to Salesforce park, so we detoured to grab our morning coffees and a bite to eat. The bulgogi looked super good so we saved our appetite and decided on eating when we got coffee. It was.......... okay. The drinks - we tried an iced white mocha and an iced soy hazelnut latte, both took a while to get even when ordered to-go. They weren't very good and were expensive for the size; normally I chalk it up to the economy and obv being in the city, the price still didnt match the product or the place. They were a bit pretentious for being lackluster and not great quality. It seemed bothersome when people would approach to order. The espresso shots tasted like they pulled them too late and were a bit bitter and watered down. The inside is tiny, which is expected. It is a little crowded because of the layout but they do a decent job of having seats where they can, and 2 small patio tables out front on the sidewalk. My biggest gripe was that they were out of a LOT... and some items they didnt put signage that they were out of stock. Including the bulgogi sandwich we were looking forward to trying, and most bagel flavors on their menu were also out. We reluctantly tried a bagel breakfast sandwich w sausage and we regretted it quickly. It took super long to come out and was very basic, no flavor or seasoning on the eggs or the meat and the bagel was cold. The sausage was just a sliced link that was disappointing in flavor as well, especially for the price. We wont be coming back and wouldn't recommend it, but I hope they take feedback into account as I understand how competitive it is for coffee shops in the city. :/

    Bacon egg bagel ($10.50) - 3.5 stars. Bagel was a little hard, so it did slide around a bit when taking bites. Fri breakfast 2025-02-28
    Ziyan C.

    Cute local cafe. High 3 stars. Very good service - I changed my mind about a million times and the woman at the counter was endlessly patient with me. No wait around 8:30am on a Friday morning. They had a few customers, I saw some people come in and out, there was space to sit. No more cragels, which I'd seen on reviews and was the reason I came :(. Total for 2 bagels and a latte including tax/tip: $31.23. * Matcha Latte ($5.75) - 3.5 stars. Wholesome and tasty, not too sweet. But I wish the foam was thicker. * Bacon egg bagel ($10.50) - 3.5 stars. Bagel was a little hard, so it did slide around a bit when biting into the sandwich. Otherwise good!

    1990s Wi-Fi
    Mike C.

    Wow, low bar with these reviews here. This place kinda sucked. The coffee was old and bitter, a hard combo to produce. The area was surrounded by passed out bums. And if you're really just Jonesing for that late 1990s vibe, this place will hook you up by charging you for Wi-Fi! Literally like a time warp here.

    Cool vibe in the coffee shop; quaint and busy!
    Emily C.

    Got an iced dirty chai here and it's delicious! I wanted a local shop vibe for morning coffee and this spot delivered.

    Cappuccino
    Braeden H.

    Stopped in here for a quick lunch. I got the Bul-Go-Gi Beef and a latte. The food was good for the prices and the staff was very friendly. I would definitely go again if I am in the area. Bul-Go-Gi Beef: I was pretty happy with my sandwich. The bread had a nice crunch to it and the meat seasoning was sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. Not huge, but pretty reasonably sized. Latte: No complaints here. Tasted good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The servers were nice and helpful with any menu questions. The menu informs sandwiches take about 15 minutes, which was roughly how long it ended up taking for my order. The inside of the cafe is pretty small, but after about five minutes outside I was able to get a table.

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    Sorry to do this, but the cappuccino was almost undrinkable. The people seemed nice enough though and the price was reasonable

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    I ordered a bagel w/ cream cheese and a caramel latte w/ almond milk. The employees are nice and helpful.

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    This is a great cafe. We have had lunch twice and it was great. Good salads and vegie sandwiches.

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    Does beanstalk have the best cold brewed coffee in SF? Or if there another coffee house I should go to?…

    I just had a cold brew from there and it was fantastic! I come from NY and theirs is right up there! Very delicious and smooth flavored. A really good cup of coffee.

    How is seating for a party of five?

    It's kind of a small place but if you arrive at the right time you could get seating for a party of 5. It usually pretty busy tho.

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    4.2(1.7k reviews)
    1.9 miMission
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    Came for matcha and was disappointed. Busy dine in area and line outside. Ordered for take out and…read morethe drink comes out quick. ~2 minutes. Option to mobile order as well. I got the strawberry matcha and the seasonal lavender matcha. Both drinks were bitter and tasted watered down. Default sweetness was not too sweet but the matcha didn't have the creaminess even with regular milk. Strawberry puree was good but not enough to carry the diluted matcha. The matcha cream pie was solid. Soft matcha filling with very crispy edge. Whipped cream on top was also tasty. Would not come back here for the matcha. Maybe their food is better. With matcha coming out that quick feels like it wasn't prepared well and lost its quality. Street parking here or parking garage next street over.

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    This might be one of my favorite dessert shops in the entire city. Each and every one of their milk…read morecakes are incredibly delicious; if you like the moist Tres leches/tiramisu type desserts-- these are a must-try. The coffee is incredible particularly if you like Middle Eastern style coffee drinks. In terms of ambiance- Every time I've gone, it has been busy. Every time. BUT!!! not so busy that I couldn't find a seat with an outlet nearby. It's just beautifully lively. It made it the perfect spot to sit and have dessert and coffee while working/studying/etc.

    Wow! I've walked by this spot several times and finally went inside to meet some friends. I would…read moreabsolutely be a regular if I lived nearby. The coffee options are creative and delicious. They have tons of food, snack, and delicious pastry options. I got the pistachio milk cake and devoured it within minutes! My friends and I tried each others' drinks and all of them were amazing. The flavors are unique and well-balanced. The baristas are friendly and welcoming, politely answered my questions, and service was quick and high quality. As I enjoyed my drink, I heard them greet many customers as regulars. I can tell they take the time to get to know people and are beloved by their visitors. The entire space is cozy, beautiful, and well-kept. There are many tables and some cushioned seats for a variety of moods. Lots of nice natural light with windows on two sides, and everything is really clean and delightful to spend time in. They also have WiFi and outlets for laptops!

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    4.3(699 reviews)
    1.2 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
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    - Menu: tons of options, drinks/baked goods/soft serve -…read moreDrink adjustability: can adjust any drink - Seating: open food hall style seating in Japan Center Mall - Crowd: pretty empty at 10a on a Monday - Parking: parking garage, metered - Water is scarce in the Mall, but restrooms are widely available (albeit old) My Bay Area friend swore Maruwu Seicha is THE place to go for quality matcha. Turns out she was right. I had a matcha latte half sweet, and it was delicious- high quality matcha, not too strong or sweet. We did wait about 10min for our order, service is kind but busy. This is a stand nestled in the middle of the Japan Center Mall, so recommend grabbing a sip here and wandering around. Just heads up that many stores don't allow outside drink.

    Wow this place is good. I stopped by during the first weekend of the Cherry Blossom festival and…read morethe line was long as usual. Surprisingly, I only waited about 10mins to order and another 5-10mins to get my drink. I ordered a Hojicha Latte + Snow Top for myself and Hokkaido Milk Soft Serve for my hubby and baby to share. The Hojicha Latte was delicious, I finished it all in one sitting (which is rare for me). The soft serve was creamy and delicious. Worth the hype IMO,, I'll be stopping by every time we go to Japantown from now on.

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