Service was a little slow but friendly and kept the line moving. Choices were smaller for beverages…read morethan I anticipated but the coffee was good. The place is open, airy and welcoming.

All around pleasant experience in terms of both the service and coffee. I had the flight and…read morethought it was overall good. They explained that the flight includes an espresso shot, espresso shot with milk, hot coffee, and iced coffee. I hadn't had a straight espresso shot before, so this wasn't for me personally just because it was so overpowering. I enjoyed the other three though. Like the majority of SF, parking is difficult to locate. I was dropped off nearby the location. There is indoor and outdoor seating; I was able to grab an empty spot late in the morning on a weekend, but I don't think seating is always readily available. It's not a huge space.

Sightglass Coffee is a great stop for an afternoon pick-me-up. I ordered a flat white and a sausage…read moreburrito, and both hit the spot. The flat white was smooth, well-balanced, and not overly bitter--exactly what you want from a quality coffee shop. The sausage burrito was warm, flavorful, and satisfying without feeling too heavy. The ambiance really stands out. It's a beautiful space with a clean, modern design that makes you want to stay a bit longer and enjoy your drink. That said, seating can be limited, especially on weekends, so be ready to grab and go or wait for a spot.

Ordered: Iced Vanilla Paste Latte (~$7)…read moreFlat White (~$6) Aya's take: Sightglass is awesome; friendly & expert staff, super spacious, and very lax. This is one of the first coffee shops I've been to where you can actually taste the notes in the coffee beans. Like somehow the flavors weren't diluted or reduced. The Flat White was well made and the Iced Vanilla Paste Latte was smooth and bold with the vanilla paste adding a deeper richness and aromatic sweetness that was super enjoyable. Such a wonderful spot!

Ritual is a nice coffee shop with good coffee. There is plenty of space to sit and the service is…read morepretty fast. For any remote workers however, there is no available wifi, and no outlets, so I would not recommend this as a space to work on your computer, especially because the acoustics make the space a bit loud. But for a quick coffee and a chat, definitely a solid place on Valencia.

Good ambience for a cup of coffee. Plenty space to setup…read moreyour book/laptop. Staff is friendly and the service is fast as well.

A great place for curated gourmet coffees, matcha and other drinks with a superb pastry selection…read moreto match. Bright clean Modern minimalist decor with tiny little round tables just big enough for a laptop and your beverage of choice. Friendly service and definitely fast service midweek, though seating can be a little tight due to everyone camping out here "working from home". :) I really just wanted something simple like the drip coffee, black, no room, but they were out! Hey.. isn't this a coffeehouse!??? lol So I went for the Mocha and a blueberry scone. The Mocha was on point but I have to say the scone had a remarkable moist and almost airy texture with plenty of blueberries. 5/5 on the scone, 4.5/5 on the mocha. The servers were all friendly and seemed to enjoy being here as much as I was! I would love to come back again anytime I am nearby, especially midweek when there aren't any lines!

I love this place! Usually there is a line out the door but so worth it. Lone usually takes 15…read moreminutes and the wait after isn't that long. I love matcha foam and the matcha lattes are so smooth and thick. The velvet matcha is my favorite. I've never sat in the shop since is kind of loud and busy, but people seem to do it!

This time we got the pan suise, seasonal kouign aman (strawberry guava), and a regular croissant…read more Pan suise is by far our favourite and we look forward to the different kouign aman flavours. Pretty good pain croissant not too oily and not dry. Amazing as usual! My favourite bakery

This is a popular neighborhood bakery that is also famous in the entire city. They're famous for…read moretheir Kouign Amann, French pastries with an Asian flavored twist. When the full size Kouign Amann runs out these breadsticks, see my photos, are excellent substitutes: caramelized, sweet, crunch, and flaky. Sort of like bite size Kouign Amann. The layered coffee / espresso cake is excellent, just the right amount of coffee, sweetness and cream. It's subtly sweet and just the right harmony of bite through the layers. It's a little small portioned but love the sleek rectangular slice. They often have seasonal, Asian inspired flavors such as sesame Kouign Amann. For holidays, order ahead, and arrive early. For fresh Kouign Amann's, get them early in the morning. They sell out. Location: near UCSF Mount Zion medical center.

I met my girlfriend for a cup of coffee before we went for a walk at the Golden Gate Park. Just…read morereading from reviews; I was kind of second-guessing the place but I had an amazing experience. The guy with a gorgeous hair that assisted us was amazing and was super nice. I ordered americano and since I asked for a splash of oat milk; he didn't charge me for the non dairy milk. This Americano was made to perfection with enough water/espresso ratio, just absolutely delicious. The place was busy with steady line and the only thing I would say that the bathroom needed attending. CC accepted.

This spot is huge and has such a good café vibe. The line was insane on a Saturday morning (as…read moreexpected), but it actually moves pretty fast. There's plenty of seating throughout, plus a really nice outdoor back patio if you walk all the way through. The coffee was genuinely good. I got a cappuccino and it was perfectly balanced not too strong, not too sweet. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a spacious café to work from. Free WiFi and lots of room to settle in.

Came here to try the Japanese breakfast! They only offer it on weekdays for dine in only and they…read morehave a limited quantity, so be sure to come early. Our group came around 1pm and was able to grab the last 3 sets. Our party of 6 was able to share the 3 sets and feel relatively full. There was a range of dishes, of the selection the tempura and the silky eat was quite delicious. We found the Napa to be a bit floral for our taste but a perfect palette cleanser. The staff were the sweetest and combined tables together to let our party sit together. They even put a candle in the matcha tart for my birthday!

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.

Came here morning of Bay to Breakers! They have a tight ship running. Staff were so sweet and…read morepatient. Shop has a lot of open space and is pretty clean. Some little tables and one big communal table. Ice lavender matcha latte was delish! Prefect flavor. I also got the orange cake muffin (gluten free) and the carrot cake muffin with cream cheese filling (gluten free). Both were so good and moist! Def will be coming back again!

Saint Frank ended up being the highlight of my most recent SF trip for GDC. I had been meaning to…read morego for years, and it lived up to it. I went to the Folsom St location and, honestly, it was one of the most accessible coffee shops I've been to, especially in SF. Very wheelchair friendly, including a clean bathroom, and the space was big enough that even once it got busy I didn't feel in the way. Also appreciated that it wasn't all high tops and tall seating. Coffee was very good. We did the flight, which was a fun way to taste how differently the same bean could show up. Pastries were good too. I got my Dandelion fix with a cookie, and the ham and cheese croissant was solid. Also took beans home and made a really tasty pour over. Definitely on my must-visit-again list.

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!

- 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.