Located next to Washington Square Park, Compton's Coffee House is a great community spot to work remotely or study, with more seating than most cafés in San Francisco. I came here around 9:00 AM, and it was already pretty packed with people working on their laptops. They have a long communal table that's perfect for solo workers, and throughout the day, people come and go, so it's usually possible to move around if you need a little more space. Inside, they offer Wi-Fi, a restroom, and, most importantly, plenty of outlets. I really appreciated how easy it was to find a place to plug in. Ordering at the counter was simple and straightforward. They offer all the classic café drinks, and this time I went with my usual hot Americano. At $3.50, I thought it was very reasonably priced. I also noticed some fun specialty drinks, like a raspberry matcha, along with a few seasonal offerings. They have pastries available as well if you're looking for a snack while you work. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was welcoming, and I was able to be incredibly productive here. :) read more

Good coffee I just wish lattes universally had extra shots with extra milk but that's neither here nor there. The vanilla iced latte was good and light sweet as I prefer. If you like extra extra sweet ask for more syrup fyi read more

Visited this coffee shop a Thursday morning at around 8AM. The spot was a bit busy, but there were a few tables opened and the line was on the short side (2 folks before me). I was in and out in around 5-10min. I ordered the maple cinnamon latte and the triple ginger scone. The maple cinnamon latte was DELICIOUS. The sweetness of the maple balance perfectly with the cinnamon. I had never heard of the ginger scone before, so I decided to give it a try and it was surprisingly very good. I was scared that the flavor of the ginger would overpower the sweetness of the scone, but quite the opposite. It had the spiciness of the ginger and the sweetness of the scone. Overall, would 100% revisit. It's also a great sport to work remotely, with a lot of sitting areas and tables. read more

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This has to be a city essential! Us tourists ran in quick, glad to find a speedy parking spot for a pick up right in front, surprisingly these blocks aren't as cluttered as I expected. Grabbed a basic latte and matcha, priced fair, staff fantastic, noticed many others enjoying their dreary Monday in espresso and quality drip life. I enjoyed the good rose vanilla greens going down despite a faint balance of flavors; of course only wished, as with all the San Francisco coffee houses I tried, to find more unusual seasonal options like the Midwest has embraced. Hot honey miso, ube coconut, and an forever favorite, mocha mint! Those would be a cherry on top for this place. read more

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I thought I visited this cafe space ..different name graphics ..coffee aplenty coffee crawls early Sunday phone etc read more

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It's seems people who are inspired by Peets Coffee go start up another coffee company like the people who started Starbucks and also the person who started Compton's Coffee House. This Compton's Coffee House is located in North Beach. Inside it has a mix of digital nomads , locals, and tourist. It is a good place to have coffee and pastries. I got the vanilla mocha and it was a bit too sweet for me. The caffeine level of the mocha was low but it had a good taste. I got the croissant. The croissant tasted like a shopping mall handmade pretzel. I also got the Raspberry Matcha iced which sounds good but it was too sweet for me. The bottom of the drink felt like it was loaded with NutraSweet. If you want to be cognitively arouse Grab a cup of coffee with an extra shot at Compton's Coffee House read more

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In house made vanilla syrup is delicious. it was a treat since nonfat milk is not an option. One size only for drinks. Would've liked the latte a bit hotter, but overall delightful . read more

Compton’s Coffee House - 2% vanilla latte - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Big fan of Comptons here! I usually stop in roughly every other week to get a chai or raspberry matcha. Sometimes a lemon poppy seed muffin if they still have some! Everyone who works here is super nice from the interactions I've had and always has a smile on their face! Typically clean and filled with people doing work during the week but can get pretty crowded on the weekends sometimes. I have heard some complaints that lattes need an extra shot here and that your drink quality really depends on who is making it. But overall the drink quality is pretty consistent when I come in. Their seasonal drinks are also great if one speaks to you! I do miss their cardamom latte and would love to see it on the menu all year round but still love the rotating seasonal choices! read more

Compton’s Coffee House - Fruit Scone and Chai Lattee - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

First time I tried Compton's Coffee I ordered a latte. Good smooth, nutty flavor Came here second time with friends for a vanilla latte. Still good but on the sweeter side. Overall a good experience. read more

If you're ever by Washington Square Park and you need a little coffee pick me up situation, Compton's is always my go-to. It's usually full on the weekend, but they have lots of indoor seating. If it's busy, you can head to the park with your drink. They offer such high quality coffee that always hits. My friend gets the matcha latte and loves it! I have to recommend my absolute fav (I am not sure if you can get this at other coffee shops) - a latte infused or espresso steeped with Earl Grey essentially an Earl Grey Latte. It's so unique and hits the spot for me. I've only got it here at Comption's. It's delicious, strong and just a unique coffee experience! read more

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I've been here a handful of times. The coffee is pretty good but one of the baristas has really bad body odor. It was so bad the last time I was Ihere that I had to leave without placing an order, so I probably won't be back. read more

The peppermint hot chocolate? HITS! I wish I had gotten a size upgrade because it was so yummy and the perfect drink for the rainy weather. They also had a peppermint mocha and matcha! I also like that this Compton's location is very spacious and has a lot of seats. There is free wifi and a lot of people were working from there. read more

Compton’s Coffee House - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

After seeing holiday drinks on instagram, i finally made my way over here and I'm definitely gonna be back! Comptons is spacious with a lot of tables, restrooms, and a nice vibe overall! I got the peppermint mocha and it was delicious -- the peppermint was just the right amount, not overpowering. My friend ordered the peppermint hot chocolate which was also very good, not too sweet and very creamy. The coffee has to be some of the best I've had in the city! I will definitely be coming back to check out their other drinks like the lavender latte and orange blossom mocha :) read more

Compton’s Coffee House - peppermint hot choc & peppermint mocha - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came in to do some work and ordered a mocha. It was a bit too sweet for me and when I enquired about making a change to the order they were so kind and made a new one without argument. So appreciate the kindness of that encounter. An aside, the right space for a working spot. Right level of music and sound! read more

Went on a sunny, slightly windy Friday afternoon and got their iced raspberry latte with oat milk -- really lovely! The raspberry syrup is especially good mixed with the oat milk, and the matcha is decently strong in caffeine and flavor without being overpowering. Also got a chocolate hazelnut croissant and, while cold, it was still delicious and had a good hazelnut filling! read more

Compton’s Coffee House - Iced raspberry matcha with oat milk - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very good lavender latte! My grandson also enjoyed the hot chocolate and both his almond croissant AND MY morning bun lolz. Nice, clean comfortable cafe where we enjoyed our drinks and pastries. Front counter help was funny and helpful and we witnessed him be very kind to an unhoused person read more

Compton’s Coffee House - Pastry window and coffee bean counter - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a very quiet and cute coffee shop, that is surrounded by other shops. There is lots to do in the area. Really enjoyed this Raspberry Matcha latte, service was friendly and quick. Don't have anything bad to say, but also didn't try enough things to give it a 5/5. Will be back :) read more

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I'm a recent transplant from Brooklyn and I love that Compton's has Variety Coffee. Hands down the best Lavender Latte I've had in San Francisco. It's a great neighborhood spot in North Beach! read more

This is literally the best coffee in SF I try not to skip a day without coming in Ppl that works there are nice and friendly too read more

A really good coffee shop with laid back and friendly vibe. This is definitely a place to stop by and recharge when you're in the area. Local or tourists would equally find this coffee shop to be approachable, cozy and welcoming to all. I've had a hot regular latte, it was nutty, creamy and delicious to the last drop! read more

Compton’s Coffee House - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Compton's Coffee House is a clean and spacious coffee spot with lots of seating! There's one large table in the middle of the store with several smaller tables littered throughout. Great space to work from! I was taking a stroll in the area & decided to stop by Compton's for my coffee fix. They gots lots of syrups to choose from and milk alternatives cost $0.75. I got the lavender latte & vanilla latte. The vanilla latte was the better one. Their vanilla syrup blends well with the oat milk and was frothed very nicely. The lavender latte was a little disappointing. Most coffee shops don't carry lavender on its menu so when it's available, I always get it. Compton's version tasted a little too floral for my liking & had that fake syrupy taste if you know what I mean. I do wish the coffee was stronger though. Overall, highly recommend if you need to quiet workspace with lots of outlets. Not your superb artisanal coffee but does the trick! There was no line and I was in and out in less than 5 minutes. Parking: HARD; no parking lot nearby. located on Columbus street in North Beach, sandwiched between Chinatown & Fisherman's Wharf, residential parking is hit or miss /: read more

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Came here Saturday morning for a coffee & matcha at 8am the line was already to the door so that already tells you it's going to be good! The coffee was tasty and strong perfect amount of sweetness and strong it came out quickly and I loved the vibe of the coffee shop! The matcha was pretty good just wish they whisked it a bit more but other than that I would recommend & come back :) read more

Compton’s Coffee House - Matcha & iced latte - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Some people there can make a perfect latte filled to the rim of the cup with beautiful art; others can't. So they could get five stars or one star, I will give them two. But the solution for me is to look inside and skip coffee when I see one of the weaker baristas. read more

Great coffee and pastries. A perfect place to come enjoy a drink and there is plent of seating. Drinks were simple and what you would expect from a standard coffee shop. The bacon croissant was different and pretty tasty. I wished the chocolate hazelnut was more flakey. read more

Compton’s Coffee House - bacon swiss croissant, chocolate hazelnut croissant, vanilla latte, latte - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great coffee, amazing vibes, friendly service. Located in north beach around most of the action read more

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Cute coffee shop with plenty of workspace. The barista was helpful in giving suggestions on how to adjust the drinks since I wanted a flavored latte but not too sweet. Ended up getting a vanilla latte and a peppermint mocha half sweet. The vanilla latte was perfect! Smooth and creamy with a nice hint of vanilla and wasn't too sweet. The peppermint mocha was a bit light on the peppermint for my personal taste, but the sweetness was perfect. Highly recommend, especially if you're looking for a place to sit and work on a laptop for a bit. read more

Compton’s Coffee House - Interior - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Coffee is always 10/10. So good!!! Please keep the maple cinnamon latte permanently (rather than seasonal)! Prices are also really decent for San Francisco. So glad this North Beach location has opened up! read more

I LOVE Compton's Coffee House. This is a spot to gatekeep, but I won't to spread the wealth. Have outlets, wifi, easy seating, AND great coffee. What else could a working gal want? I was here the other day and convenient ran into my friend because we're both obsessed about this spot. Big fan of the Rose Cardamom Latte! But you can't go wrong with anything. All the staff are so kind and friendly as well. Truly a gem in the city. read more

Compton’s Coffee House - Latte - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

The dude making coffee spends more time talking to his bros than working. Also, ridiculous for non dairy milk up charge. . read more

A decent vibe, a decent cup. Love the North Beach area, I could sit on the bench outside and watch the people and the Waymo's go by all day long. Espresso had a nice tang to it, my scone was a bit flat in taste but filled me up. We'll be back. read more

Came on a warm Sunday afternoon around 11ish, no wait and plenty of seats We ordered 1. Iced Raspberry matcha latte: this is a pretty unique drink cause usually I see strawberry matcha latte, so this is a nice change. It was very fruity and not too sweet. Wish the matcha flavor was a bit stronger but overall, solid drink 8/10 2. Iced Vanilla latte: your typical vanilla latte, can't go wrong here. Strong coffee taste but still able to taste the vanilla 9/10 Overall great drinks to cool down! Would come back to try their other drinks and pastries! read more

I'm in town this week, and Compton's Coffee House has been such a great place to work from / get a break from being cooped up in my hotel room. Yes, there are outlets and Wi-Fi for customers. Bonus points for playing Bad Bunny. I got the lavender latte and vegetable scone. The latte was perfect, not too sweet. In retrospect, I should've asked for the scone to be warmed up. Still tasty though. read more

Compton’s Coffee House - Vegetable scone, iced lavender latte - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

You can dress up in all the 90s/y2k motorcycle jackets and low cut flared jeans in the world, but if you truly want the pre-smartphone close knit coffee shop experience, check out Comptons coffee. I was a patron during those 'Good Enough Ol' Days' and this is the closest thing to it I've found in this "dayanáge". Have you seen the movie Big Eyes? I haven't. But I heard it's about the beatnik art scene of 60s (?) SF North beach. Compton's embraces today's modern perks and that same 'they-did-it-that-way-for-a-reason' of this city's sorted past. I'm a modern woman who embraces both sides of the coin. Like any Gemini I never know which woman/wolf inside of me will open their eyes and step foot out of bed that day let alone which will enter any given doorway. Sometimes I'm a black coffee and don't take my sunglasses off. Sometimes I'm the iced raspberry matcha (try it you'll see) and leave a few euros I have leftover from my cruise as a tip so they think im quirky and cool. Im a Taurus, so unsurprisingly most of the time I am right in the middle, and for that I do the espresso tonic. Every walk of life vibes here: it doesn't matter if you're a They/them or a Has/been. If you do visit tell them Claire sent you- I want to plant the seeds of becoming something even beyond a regular. Thanks. --C read more

Owned by an SF native who employs a fantastic team who enriches our North Beach community. Love that place!

Compton, just opened and brand spanking new places always draws me in out of curiosity. I also like supporting local businesses in my neighborhood knowing how hard it is for small business owners these days. SERVICE- 5 stars Anyone walking in was promptly greeted . Nice manners! Service is fast and efficient. PRODUCT Lavender Latte was delicious as is their pastries . I'm in love with their scone. 4 1/2 stars Been stopping by several times already. NOTE: a great place to catch up with your peeps . However, the times I've been at Comptons ... after putting my order in ... I noticed many people working there with computers out -- drinks long finished over 30 minutes or so-- while seeing new customers in pairs or more coming in trying to find seating is challenging as the turnover is slow. Perhaps there should be a time limit as a courtesy unless they purchase something else? Wishing great success! read more

Lovely space to work! The coffee is good, not great but also not bad. The raspberry matcha is tasty (and more tart than a strawberry matcha) but the matcha flavor/color is not strong (mine was a very light green as opposed to a vibrant deep green) read more

Stopped here a few weeks ago when traveling for work. The matcha tea was delicious and so was the danish that I ordered. It was freezing in the cafe because they kept the door open the whole time we were there, so taking off one star because of that. I wish they had a larger selection of pastries too. Great matcha tea though! read more

Compton’s Coffee House - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

The perfect spot to catch up with friends or get some work done. Good service and decent coffee! Would come back to try their iced coffee next time! read more

Compton’s Coffee House - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great cafe with lots of options. Tried their fall special cardamom rose black tea latte. It was perfect. It was only very lightly sweetened which is great if you don't like things too sugary. I also appreciated the unique flavor - a nice alternative to the pumpkin spice blitz happening across all cafes this time of year. read more

Come here for powerful coffee and do I mean powerful. I could really taste the flavor of the coffee, even with oat milk. I don't know who roasts their beans or if it's a combination of great roasting with an expert pull of the espresso, but this might be hands down, the best coffee I've tasted in San Francisco. A lot of coffees in SF taste burnt or are overly acidic but this coffee is neither. This coffee was nutty, earthy, with a slight hint of raspberry. Delicious. Plenty of seating to drink your Joe and devour a Starter Bakery pastry. When it gets warm, I imagine Compton's becomes a haven for those wanting to people watch or read a book. read more