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    Better Half Coffee

    4.9 (20 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Crepe and drip coffee
    Gloria Z.

    As a coffee nerd, I love this place! The owner is so knowledgeable and passionate about the coffee. They explain everything about the coffee to you. They also have great hot foods. It's a great place to go sit and work. It gets pretty packed on Fridays so I recommend going earlier. I also went on a Tuesday and it was much calmer. They have large tables so you can bring your laptop to work. A great (hidden) gem of SF!

    Patty melt
    Amy L.

    A local gem in Nob Hill! It's a cafe during the day and bar at night time. The atmosphere is cozy with plenty of tables to work from. The owner at the front is really friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. It's apparent every dish has been thoughtfully made. Felt like a high end dining experience but at decent prices. Matcha latte: Light drink and has a subtle sweetness. Love the foam at the top. Patty melt: The sausage patty was so good. It's perfectly grilled and juicy with melted cheese and fresh lettuce on top. The mustard sauce on the side also added a nice kick to it. Would love to come back to try their other pastries.

    House Hedge espresso
    Sean S.

    Great coffee, served with a smile, in a welcoming relaxed environment. Very chill but energetic music fills the air as perfectly pulled and precisely dialed espresso hits your tastebuds. There are plenty of tables and chairs to do light work or catch up with a friend, and the espresso, served only for here, has a smooth intentionality that warrants a return visit.

    Avocado confit
    Vira P.

    Have you ever walked into a new place and instantly know that you're gonna like it? That's how felt about Better Half Coffee. From the space, to the music, to the menu, to the people, I knew that this is going to be my go-to cafe. Coffee is excellent here. So far I've had an iced latte and a mocha. I'm not a coffee expert, but I enjoy the smooth flavors here. And I don't find it acidic, which I like. As for food, I've tried the Thai butter cake and avocado confit. The cake is delicious! It has the flavors of a Thai tea with the decadence of butter. The crumb was soft and the jam added the right amount of sweetness. It paired well with my iced latte as it had no sugar. I recently had the avocado confit and wow! It has punchy flavors from the mustard seeds and mustard vinaigrette. The poppy seeds provided a crunchy texture next to the silkiness of the avocado. And I'm not a fan of pickled onions, but it added another layer of acidity that I enjoyed. It came with a crusty ciabatta for dipping. And it was emphasized that it's not avocado toast, which I found amusing. And it's true anyway lol. Service is excellent! I've never been to a casual cafe where they provide details on what you're about to eat. I have the short term memory of Dory, so I appreciate that. Plus, I love learning how something is crafted. I will try to make a pilgrimage here once a week on days when I work remotely. They just have really good vibes all around, and that's something I like to surround myself with.

    Margaret K.

    New find in the neighborhood and love that it's so close! The coffee in the morning with wine bar at night is a great combination. The people behind the bar are friendly and efficient with the orders. The coffee itself is delicious - love the cappuccino and my friends love the matcha. Their pastries are a great variety - tried the Gruyère onion tartlet and the breakfast patty melt which was small but delicious. It's a great vibe and lots of neighborhood regulars are often there with computers.

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    Dharma M.

    Love this place . It is popup store inside a wine bar. It is coffee shop in the morning and wine bar in the evening. They just opened about 4 months. I am not sure if this is their permanent place. We were looking for coffee shop near North Beach and found it. The interior is very nice with small section where they take order and prepare the coffee. There are some pastries to choose from and they also have something from kitchen. The owner is very friendly and based on our conversation, he has been in coffee world for quite sometimes. We order matcha, cortado and latte. They have milk options if you are lactose intolerance. We also order Confit Avocado. The order was ready quickly which surprise me. The coffee and matcha were tasty. The highlight is the Confit Avocado. It is so yummy and different than regular avocado toast which you get from many coffee shop. They infuse the avocado with oil. I never had this before. it is at next level. The price is reasonable and good this is it is pet friendly place.

    Cheri L.

    Another cute coffee shop to add to your stop! The interior is quaint and cozy, especially with the vibrant window nook and the cozy upstairs area. Grab your coffee and enjoy one of their yummy treats from their display case, or order one of their hot and fresh made items like the Thai butter cake. The slightly sweet cake is soft with a chewy, crispy outer layer and pairs so well with their passionfruit apricot seasonal jam and creamy custard. It took a few minutes for them to prep the food but service was over all friendly!

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    Sarah C.

    one of those cozy "cafe by day, bar by night" nooks. ispahan latte ($7.50) was balanced & foamed nicely. beans are from hedge coffee which I recall to be quite acidic but the acidity was masked in this latte. pretty small space so it can get loud for working but it's nice and the baristas are really friendly!

    Orawan S.

    Got recommendations from friend that made me would like to try this place and was impressive. Joshua was amazing, explaining the food and drinks in great detail and great service mind. I ordered an Iced latte and it was smooth, just the way I like it. The pastries were also very delicious. They weren't too sweet and had a smooth texture that complemented the butter cream and apricot jam, which was very delicious. Highly recommended and definitely be back.

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    Kara M.

    great breakfast and pastry selection, great service. cute inside and a good amount of seating for a small place. 10/10 recommend

    This place is so inviting! Fairly new, and I'd highly recommend it. The barista was really kind, showed me the WiFi right away before me asking. They have plenty of seating, not too crowded and chairs outside. They also have great food options!

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    Amazing coffee and small bites :) I'm gluten intolerant and there are also options suitable for me! I'm so glad this place is in my neighborhood

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    Best coffee in the neighborhood. Cute, dog friendly space. Yum small bites to eat, beignets are delish.

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    A Buttercup Dessert House

    4.3(248 reviews)
    2.9 miMission
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    This is my favorite dessert house, which I recommend to all my friends who need a good date spot, a…read moreplace to meet up with friends, or to friends who are visiting the city and have never had bingsoo or dessert style toasts. I absolutely love everything mango from here and their affogato is to die for! The best affogato I've ever had. Definitely try this place!

    Although they don't serve variations of buttercups, A Buttercup is one of the few dessert houses…read moreoffering Taiwanese-style treats like Bingsoo, Milk Bread Toast, and other Asian fusion creations. I'm always hunting for spots like this because I have a weakness for those over-the-top, Instagram-worthy desserts that look like diabetes in a dish. Like most places in this genre, A Buttercup is small, modern, and minimalist with limited seating. If you plan to go, aim for off-hours unless you enjoy waiting in line for sugar. The decor is cute and trendy, perfect for photos if that's part of your dessert ritual. As they say, "you eat with your eyes first," and when it comes to presentation, this place definitely gets an A+. The desserts look stunning and set high expectations. Unfortunately, that's where things started to crumble. It's like going to see your favorite artist live. You've watched the videos, memorized the songs, and paid for the experience. But instead of the electric performance you imagined, you get someone lip-syncing and barely connecting with the crowd. That was this place in dessert form. We ordered the Mango Bingsoo on our first visit, and when it arrived, we were surprised by how small the portion was. The guy next to us even looked over and said, "Whatever that is, I'm getting that next time." He shouldn't have. The Bingsoo looked great but was bland, and the "snow" was more chunky ice than soft shave. The Thai Tea Roti was also not what I expected. It came with Thai tea ice cream and sauce alongside a roti that was fried to a crunch. Interesting idea, just not the best execution. The sauce and ice cream needed a stronger Thai tea flavor to balance the crispy roti, and the flavors never quite came together. Overall, A Buttercup nails the aesthetics but misses the flavor. If you're here for the photos, you'll be happy. If you're here for the taste, you'll leave with a full camera roll and an unsatisfied sweet tooth.

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    NaYa Dessert Cafe

    NaYa Dessert Cafe

    4.1(780 reviews)
    1.3 miHayes Valley
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    Vegetarian friendly
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    The best way to cool off on a warm day! We visited NaYa for dessert after brunch at aMano. It's not…read morea big space & was pretty full but the host/server had a 2 top table available. It was kinda hot & stuffy inside even with the door open because it was a warm day. We were told in advance that orders would take approximately 20-30 minutes to arrive because they were short staffed at the time (additional staff arrived after an hour). My friend had to Thai tea crepe cake & I had the mango tango (because I looooove mangoes). The Thai tea crepe was pretty good, lots of Thai tea flavor, and not too sweet. The Thai tea custard sauce added a bit of sweetness to it. The mango tango was sooo good! I loved the coconut ice cream (it's a shaved from a block of ice cream so it's really fluffy). The fresh mango was served on the side in addition to a small bowl of coconut, sticky rice and additional mango sauce. Service was as efficient as possible. Server was helpful too.

    Felt like dessert after a day in the city, thought we'd try NaYa in Hayes Valley. Local hangout…read more Young crowd and good vibes. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs - but what a great surprise. We started our evening with the Mango Tango. That Sticky Rice was the Main Wow! Not to take anything away from the coconut & mango, just that rice. I could have had that on its own. We then ended the night with the Toasted Kaya. Warm Bread with the right crunchiness. Another fun & tasty surprise. All in all - we will probably share just one dish next time - but definitely coming back

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    Dandelion Chocolate - Iced Chocolate Chai and Chocolate Milk

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    4.4(1.9k reviews)
    2.4 miMission
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    As someone who's picky about chocolate desserts, I really enjoyed this stop…read more The hot chocolate had a deeper cacao flavor than most places, and I liked that it wasn't overly sweet or heavy. It felt much more balanced and grown-up than the usual sugary version. The pastry I tried was also nicely done.. rich, layered, and satisfying without being too much. What stood out most to me, though, was the whole atmosphere. It feels part café, part chocolate boutique, part tasting experience. Even just browsing the bars and beautifully packaged products was fun. A really nice place if you enjoy thoughtful desserts and want something that feels a little more elevated than a typical coffee-and-pastry stop.

    While I appreciate fine chocolate, I'm no connoisseur when it comes to top-tier craft chocolate. I…read morejust know Dandelion by their lofty reputation and that it rests on their approach, a pure mix of cocoa beans and sugar without the need of extra cocoa butter. Last year I saw how insanely popular their Tokyo store was, so I finally tried this cafe for the first time because it was unusually empty as I was passing by. I had no idea what to order because the menu wasn't conspicuous to virginal visitors. Only later did I notice the drink menu on the left wall. The openly exposed desserts are what really caught my eye first. I decided to order the $6.75 Frozen Hot Chocolate because it frankly reminded me of the decadent monstrosities at the legendary Serendipity 3 in Manhattan's Midtown East (Photo 8). It was similar but not nearly as huge of pricy. I liked it a lot though with a generous dollop of whipped cream, it was more a mid-afternoon dessert. That should've been enough, but the confections on display were too inviting. Filled with 70% Takyikrom and Ghana chocolate ganache, the $8 Apple Donut was freckled with candied apple bits and tossed in spiced sugar (Photo 9). Delightfully decadent. FOOD / DRINK - 5 stars...definitely in a class by itself AMBIANCE - 4 stars..,I sat at the solitary counter that provided a view of their prep area SERVICE - 4 stars...they appear to work efficiently together TOTAL - 5 stars...when you feel deserving of the decadence RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/8atEsCvE8x

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    Garden Creamery - single scoop in cup: albion strawberry (bottom), strawberry yuzu lemon peel sorbet (top) (05/2025)

    Garden Creamery

    4.7(1.7k reviews)
    2.5 miMission
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    i love your website navigation and also your ice cream..... yeah :) thank you 。 ⁀read more

    I was ultimately mind blown! Garden creamery was so good I went back to back days, with no regrets…read more Located in the Mission District, Garden Creamery is a corner ice cream shop that carries asian-inspired flavors. I have heard about Garden Creamery prior through word of mouth and when trying it out myself, I could really understand why. The shop itself is small with some seating, but so I would say this isn't necessarily the place to plant however, if you want a nice quick dessert after eating around the area, this is a great choice. I have had many places that served similar flavors like Garden, however what makes them stand out so much is their lilikoi vanilla. To be quite frank, I actually do not like lilikoi but after trying how subtly sweet it is balanced with the neutrality of the vanilla, it was amazing! When I asked the workers at the shop, they mentioned the salty pandan was the perfect pairing and it did not disappoint. This might have been one of the best pandan ice cream I have ever had. The salt and pandan made a very complex flavor combination that I never had before. Overall, the ice cream here is smooth, creamy, and tastes like my childhood. I would love to live closer there to experience this more!

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    Maruwu Seicha - mango matcha latte (10/2024)

    Maruwu Seicha

    4.3(700 reviews)
    0.9 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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    Hōjicha Latte Cheese Foam, 1/2 sweet ($6.30)

    Maruwu Seicha - Matcha + Hokkaido Milk Swirl Soft Serve and Matcha Tea with Snow Top

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    Powder - regular Strawberry with passionfruit glaze and condensed milk (09/2024)

    Powder

    4.4(835 reviews)
    1.9 miLower Haight
    $$

    Delicious, and this place blew my mind when I tried it out…read more First off, very surprised at all the flavors you can get and try, including horchata, Thai tea, and ube! To be honest, when I came here, I did not expect much. I typically am not the type to get snow or anything icy, since it is not the first thing that comes to my mind when it comes to dessert, but I am so glad I got to experience this. When I came on a Wednesday night, it was not too busy, and my friend and I were able to get our food within 10 minutes. The spot itself is pretty small, with not a lot of seating, but some limited spots outside. I got the black sesame with condensed milk, and my friend got the mexican hot chocolate. What makes this place stand out so much is the texture of the dessert, which was fluffy, soft, and melted in your mouth. Overall, I want to come here again and try the other flavors!

    Stopped by on a Saturday evening and it wasn't busy. I got a regular size of the Cereal Killer…read morewhich was cereal snow topped with sweet milk glaze and fruity pebbles. I loved this so much, it had such a fantastic texture of being creamy but also light and fluffy. Probably one of the best shaved snow texture I've had. Tried some of the matcha snow and earl grey snow as well, and both of them were solid too. My favorite was still the cereal snow because I have more of a sweet tooth and the matcha and earl grey were less sweet. I would absolutely return to try more snow flavors! Service was really friendly and our 3 bowls were ready within a few minutes. Only one small bench inside and some outdoor seating.

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