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Ciao Big Face

3.9 (20 reviews)

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Ann T.

Saw this while walking past to go to the cat cafe and it's definitely eye catching with the orange colored glass and just by peering in. Definitely gives futuristic minimalist Y2K core kinda deal if that makes sense. Lots of gray and orange. It was only after searching on Yelp to check in that I found out that this place was called Ciao Big Face. Definitely a certain vibe with these places. There's some seating inside that's tiered so you can hang out and place your drink down too. There's some board games and a basketball too. They have merchandise and the beans for sale too. After doing Google research, I suppose this was founded by a sports ball individual and it's a high end pop up coffee shop. They had a good flow of customers come in and out when we were there, but the workers were efficient but still gave us a simple latte art for my boyfriend's cortado. He enjoyed it fine. I'm more of a boba or energy drink consumer, so I thought it tasted normal. Comes out scorching hot, just an FYI.

Matcha latte with black sesame
Jordan D.

We enjoyed our experience at BIGFACE when they did their first popup in July 2025, so we were excited to see them return (hopefully permanently)! The interior is spacious and vibrant. The seating is arranged in a tier-style, with a few table games for customers to play while enjoying their drinks. The employees were really helpful and friendly when we had some questions about the menu and wanted their suggestions. I went with an iced matcha latte with black sesame syrup and oat milk. I forgot to ask this time around, but I recall them using Rocky's matcha when they did the pop-up last summer. This was perfectly balanced with the nutty black sesame syrup and the earthy matcha. I tried the matcha on top before mixing it with the syrup, and it was great on its own! We also ordered a mochi muffin, which wasn't too sweet and had a crunchy exterior but chewy interior. This is one of the better flavored matchas I've had in the Bay Area. I love visiting the Mission, and would recommend this to coffee or matcha lovers that also appreciate a nice aesthetic in a cafe.

Brittany D.

$10 for coffee or in my case, not coffee... I ordered a black sesame latte which was creamy and not overwhelmingly tasting of black sesame. I def was mostly there to take a peek and try Jimmy's coffee establishment. I think it's a place to go once in awhile, I wouldn't make a habit out of it. The interior looks futuristic and felt like I was in a space station. It's a treat! And maybe you get lucky and run into the proprietor himself.

Shey J.

The first thing that stands out is the industrial design - exposed concrete, metal accents, and a minimalist layout that gives the space a modern, slightly edgy vibe. It's a really cool place to hang out, whether you're catching up with friends or getting some work done. The only real downside is the price. At $8-9 per cup, it's definitely on the expensive side, even for a specialty cafe.

Poonam M.

Came across this place while walking around the mission. I had seen this on TikTok previously and decided to check it out. I got the black sesame latte and which didn't include the espresso so it's an additional charge. I think it's overpriced for coffee and honestly I have never seen a latte without coffee. It's pretty inside but not worth 12 dollars for cup of coffee.

Strawberry matcha lattes + vanilla latte
Andrew M.

I'm not gonna lie I'm a little upset with how much I like this place mainly because of the pricing. If prices were maybe $1-$2 cheaper I would become a regular. I will say that their drinks are definitely worth a trip to try them out because the quality and flavors are so spot on. Staff can be a little inattentive but when you ask the questions they are knowledgeable or able to look up the answers. What else I like is the space. There's so much room to just chill and sip your coffee or play some games like checkers or connect 4 with your friends while you hangout. As much as the price pains me I know I'll be coming back.

Coconut Cloud "Latte"

Overpriced and they charge to add espresso to your lattes Cool spot for tiktoks I guess

Claudine R.

I really like this coffee pop-up shop. The space is cool and I loved the strawberry latte. I hope they'll be here to stay in the

Big Face! - coffee shop pop up by Jimmy Butler
Mitzi A.

This pop up was a great launch...cant wait for the brick-and-mortar permanent business when it finds a home! The ever present line went quickly and allowed for guests not to feel rushed. The gift shop area featured pasta, sauce, clothing (I got the Big Face baseball cap!), coffee sample packs, and even an espresso maker!

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4.2(266 reviews)
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