Quick stop for coffee and this is such a hidden gem! Everything was delicious & will be back!read more

I tried to get a breafast around 9am this past Saturday, before a community service event. Parked…read moreright outside, the door was open, three people were sitting down in the restaurant. I walked up to the counter, but no one was working there. I looked at the menu, kept standing at the counter. No one. I think I waited 3-4 mins, looked around to see if anyone sitting down wanted to tell me where the worker was. Finally I found a doughnut shop about a block away, and grabbed a less healthy but damn quicker option. When I returned to my car, I looked in this restaurant and still saw no one at the counter. What gives? I'm assuming the food must be edible, but two stars overall seems right

Met with a friend to get Asian inspired coffee and journal. This place was so welcoming that we…read morewound up having a great conversation and got a lot of journaling done! I got the flavored latter with pandan syrup! Pandan is one of my favorite Vietnamese flavors! So glad I found them.

Service was great! Loved the Pandam syrup (coconut and vanilla syrup not too sweet!) recommendation…read morefor our iced latte! Almond croissant was mediocre. Quite cafe area with a solid mix of working and socializing people. Cannot miss this spot, it's painted blue on the outside of the building.

One of my go-to coffee spots in the area. The espresso is consistently smooth, and you can really…read moretaste the quality--it's worth every penny. I'm here 3-4 times a week on my way to work, and it never disappoints. The space has a great vibe, but what really keeps me coming back is the team. The baristas are genuinely kind and welcoming--shoutout to Julia, Amy, Issa, and Caitlyn for always making my mornings better. If you're nearby, definitely stop in and try the Raw Honey Latte--it's perfectly balanced and not overly sweet.

Yummy coffee, yummy pastry, cute interior, plenty of seating, parking, all around great!…read more I tried the rose latte; a french eclair. My partner ordered honey lavender and a cheesecake slice. All were amazing! I saw many people working or having friend gatherings. The place thrives but isnt too loud and still has plenty of seating! Highly recommend for flavor AND atmosphere!

Came here to work since I had a power outage, solid wifi. Although the space is small, the layout…read moreis great and festive. Enough seating, both mix of both indoor and outdoor space. Order a latte ($5.75) which contained pretty good coffee beans, some cherry and chocolate notes. The barista was quick at making the drinks. The matcha is hand whisk here as well which is awesome to see. In addition, the baked goods are from local bakery in Noe Valley and there's also warm food. I'll come to try the food next. Overall, a wonderful coffee place to work and hangout.

Charm is a slightly sleepy neighborhood coffee shop on Ocean Ave. It is surprisingly spacious in…read morethe store as both walls are lined with cozy seating. If it's a nice day then there's also some tables and a bench outside as well, which is perfect for people watching or just enjoying some sunshine. I stopped in to surprise the wifey with some pre-Valentine's day coffee. I ordered a blueberry latte with almond milk for her and a cold brew for myself. The blueberry latte is made with homemade syrup which gave it a nice touch. The cold brew was silky smooth but packed enough energy to help jumpstart my day! Overall fantastic experience, and of course Yummy Certified!

A love letter to the Fil Am commmunity is the best way to describe KKC! In a relatively small space…read moreyou can find so much packed inside, from art on the walls, to children's' books and gifts created by local Filipino American artists and creators, to learning about local orgs to get involved in or resources for mental health, know your rights, and how to support kababayans. They have a range of milk teas for $10 and popular ones include the turon milk tea (which truly does taste like it!) and mango float. They are sweet but delightful to sip while you chill at the cafe whether you have work to do or want to indulge in a creative project. The cost of the boba goes toward fundraising for youth initiatives and other community needs! The times i have visited they've hosted free pop ups and events like a clothing swap and dessert tasting. Wifi also worked great! They are lovely advocates for community and also recently just started a community pantry. Check them out or follow them on socials for events!!

Cute cafe with Filipino/asian inspired drinks. The inside is almost an educational center and the…read moreowner was so nice to explain what their center was about and their mission. I loved all the different local artists and different things to read. I really appreciated their local resources they provided.

I had the best experience here they were quick with my order and even gave me a free mango matcha…read more I felt really special.

I was looking for a cafe that I was able to do work in and I stumbled across Manchu Picchu, very…read moreconveniently located right by Balboa Park Station! This cafe is really nice, with a beautiful faux tree in the center of the room and comfy chairs all around for you to chill or study. Most people that come in are either WFH or just enjoying their food / drinks quietly, although there is music that is playing from the speakers. I was on a WFH meeting and actually found that no one else could hear the music on the other side, which was great! Keep in mind that it's best if you have your own hot spot if you are WFH. The bathroom was also a single stall, very clean and nice, and they also had sanitary items for $0.25 from a vending machine inside the bathroom. In terms of drinks, I love a chai latte and this place exceeded my expectations! This will have to be my new favorite spot to get chai, where they had a perfect balance between the milk ratio as well as the chai, not being too spiced, but just a perfect amount. I did notice that if you pay cash it was slightly cheaper, so keep that in mind when you do come here! I also got a beef empanada and it was delicious. They warmed it up perfectly for me and brought it over to my table where I was working from and for my first time here, I would say I had an awesome experience! Would definitely come back again :)

Incredibly delicious pastries made in house and all served warm. We ordered the Spinach pastry,…read morethe pistachio berry croissant, and the chocolate hazelnut croissant--so buttery and delicious! We also ordered a pistachio latte and a cardamom latte. Both were exceptional. The service is very welcoming and friendly. The shop is squeaky clean. This bake shop is owned by the owners of Mazra, our favorite Mediterranean restaurant. Try both, you won't be disappointed!

Zorek is a hidden gem! We visited on a Sunday (late) morning and found it quite busy. The cafe…read moreitself was tiny and cute, with mostly (dog-friendly!) outdoor seating. The interior had cool green tiling on the counter, hanging plants, and a little stand with fresh flowers for sale. Ordering was convenient on the electronic kiosk. For drinks, I ordered the Mint Lemonade (so tasty and refreshing), but the caffeinated beverages looked awesome, as well. For food, the 3 of us ordered the Pistachio Berry Twice Bake Croissant, Smoked Salmon & Labneh Bagel, Cream Cheese & Heirloom Tomato Bagel, and Armenian Sujuk to share. The Pistachio Berry Croissant was unreal! The outside was perfectly flakey and the inside was so gooey and delicious. The bagels themselves were mediocre (I always have low expectations for California bagels), but the filling was great, especially the smoked salmon and labneh. The Armenian Sujuk (pizza) as very tasty, and was also great leftover the next day. Service was quick and friendly. Would happily return for more!

This place is everything you'd expect from a diner, but with better quality. you can really tell…read moreeverything is fresh. I love the fresh orange juice and carrot juice ( especially the half oj half carrot combo). The waffles are nice and crispy and i really like the corned beef hash thats made in house! I've yet to order something i didn't like. the staff is super friendly and Im constantly impressed with how fast they get everything done when it's really busy on the weekend. including kitchen staff because food comes out pretty fast for the labor that goes into cooking it. this place is really cozy. would be the ideal place to catch up with friends or family or have a casual brunch date. lots of extra outdoor seating, which is phenomenal on a nice day.

I had been coming here for over 7 years, I had never had a waitress screamed at me at my table…read morebecause I gave my dog water from the plastic cup, and kept saying she has to threw the plastic cup in the trash because I used it to give my 14 years old dog water, I waited for someone to Come and asked but we did not even got utensils until the food came , all she did was just kept screaming like I cannot understand, of course I did and it was crystal clear and she angrily continued for several More times, she did not give me the time to respond, then walked away and I did not think she wanted to bring me another glass of water, then finally she did and kept saying the same thing, " I threw the cup in the trash because of my dog had some water from it, kept saying the cup is for human not for dogs. I know what I did and I heard her loud and clear, but she said it like want us to leave because she looks so angry. I will be more than glad to pay for it, but she made us all Felt like we were stupid not understanding, we should had just left but we just came back from Burlingame and wanted to go to Cafe Central but the line was impossible to wait, so we said let's just go to our favor spot which is Brother's cafe. But after today experience we will not return, she did not even came by and asked if the food was okay or if we need anything else, we had to ask someone else for a paper cup. It took her a few minutes before she brought me another cup of water and repeat the same thing again and again that she threw the plastic cup in the trash because of me. The worst part we notice she was eyeing in us and told her coworkers, as we left the waiter that normally come by gave my sister a hug and we can tell, he said see you guys next week... which it will not happen. She did not need to scream so many times and repeated herself so many times even the table next to us just turn around and said what is the big deal. Yes I should had know better but my 14 year old dog was happen and issue with the heat from Burlingame. I love this place but after the server ( Latina women with glasses mid 30's-40's)not just try and give us a lecture and scream at me and kept telling me because of what I did she throw the plastic cup away, instead she could be more calm and use a better wording we would had enjoyed our late breakfast. She only had to say it once but she made a comment that is not expected, by eyeing us from afar and we feel Like she wanted us to leave, we could not enjoy today's meal. This is a restaurant not a home do some respect for your self and your customers. Thank you for the last 7 years of food, we had enjoyed every Sunday since. By the way I would be more than happy to pay for the plastic cup, and I am sorry this upset her so much she made us felt like we are not welcome anymore. I had a business in San Francisco and my employees know better than to behave with such attitude.

Food 5/5 - I'm glad I found this hidden gem. Pupusas ricas with loroco (salad) were good ! So, for…read morethose of you who didn't know what a pupusa is, it is kind of like a deep fried quesadilla pancake that has beans, cheese and whatever choice of meat you would like. I usually get 2 plain beans and cheese, small but very fierce filling pupusas. They are also inexpensive too. My daughter loves the chicken tenders and French fries which is her favorite type of food. Service 5/5 - The waiter is very polite and makes sure your needs are met. My food came out very fast. Place is very clean and 1980s Back to the Future nostalgia--vibe in here. Ambiance 5/5 - Perfect date movie night since it's located right by the movie theatre right off Junipero Serra Blvd. I love how it's been 20 years ago when I went to the movie theatre and this place is still here.

This place has a Cheesecake Factory menu - you can get literally anything.. from breakfast classics…read moreto pupusas. Service was friendly albeit a bit slow. But we enjoyed the food! Pupusas are delicious but I wasn't a fan of the curtido here. It's very very fresh and I prefer a slightly more pickled version. Chili fries - nice crisp fries with no chili but beans and cheese on top. Tasty!

I have heard from several friends that the place was good…read more I personally enjoyed the strong tea flavors, but I also like fruit-infused teas, so I chose Osmanthus Oolong tea with passion, konjac, light sugar, and less ice. I am so in love with the tea here, it tastes exactly the way I like it. I love how they use the teapresso machine to brew the tea leaves which makes the flavor stronger. The cafe's decor looks clean and it has a good vibes, and when I went, it was not too busy. You can also order through their application and earn points or at the Kiosks and put your phone number to earn points as well.

Chicha San Chen is the super hyped bubble tea shop from Taiwan that's apparently won a bunch of tea…read morerelated accolades that I won't pretend to be remotely familiar with. Their ordering system is entirely via two kiosks, which can be annoying if the customers ahead are slow, ordering a bunch of drinks, or both. They really should have a policy for cashiers handling smaller orders (2-3 drinks or less) and forcing kiosks only for larger groups. The estimated wait times vary pretty wildly, so take their posted estimates with a grain of salt. It stated 15-20 minutes when I was there, but it took about 25 (and we were just the 2nd group in line, though there were clearly tons of queued orders already with people standing around or sitting waiting). When we finally got our drinks, the Classic Ding Dong Oolong Milk Tea and the Milk Tea with Taro Balls and Taro Paste, I was expecting really prominent tea flavor like you get from the best milk teas in Taiwan and HK, especially given their hand-brewing process for each cup (which partly explains why wait times balloon). Sadly, I got very little tea flavor from either drink. That said, the fresh taro paste and taro balls were very tasty, with the balls having fantastic QQ chewiness. Prices are a bit much though, at almost $10 for that drink alone. I honestly think they could cut costs on gimmicks like the rope carriers (cute for influencers, but pretty useless and likely jacks up the price for regular customers). One silver lining from the long wait is that we spilled over into a free tea tasting slot. Miranda was fantastic as our guide as she was super friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. She walked us through how their Lishan Oolong Tea (sold separately, not used for in-store drinks) is harvested and sun-baked into 5 different varietals, each with unique colors, aromas, and tastes (and following the sun both literally and figuratively in terms of names and descriptors). Overall, it's a fun experience if you enjoy that sort of thing (and your wait happens aligns with a tasting slot or you can always a reserve ahead of time as well), so 5 stars for Miranda and the tasting, but the actual milk teas were lacking and a disappointment given the hype, cost and wait.