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Crostini & Java

4.8 (522 reviews)
Special Hours 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Peanut Butter Latte
Jeanie M.

This is a charming spot for coffee, smoothies, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches and more. Staff were sweet. Prices were reasonable. The restaurant was spotless (and quaint/small). There's counter seating along the window inside. Tables and chairs are available outside. Food was fresh and good.

Fresh Mozzarella with Avocado, vanilla latte
Lasya R.

Such a cute little hole in the wall cafe! The outdoor seating seriously reminds me of New York, and there's also a few seats inside if you want to sit in. The coffee is AMAZING. I got both a vanilla latte and a regular latte and they were super creamy, delicious, and a really good size. Coffee came out fast too, which I always appreciate. The sandwiches were easily some of the best I've ever had, and it was the perfect breakfast that kept me fueled the entire day. I ordered the fresh mozzarella and avocado sandwich with basil pesto, tomatoes, arugula, and balsamic on ciabatta. I added eggs for extra protein ($2.50 more) and WOW, so worth it. They absolutely load it up!! We did wait a little bit for the sandwiches, but everything was super fresh and made with care. I will absolutely be coming here all the time, and if you live in the area I highly recommend checking this place out!

Jocelyn L.

Super cute, cozy cafe in lower nob! Stopped by on a saturday morning for breakfast -- decent amount of seating outdoors, but limited tables inside. Lots of coffee, plus different bagels and sandwich options. ordered the following: - matcha latte: quite good and foamy top - the ultimate: this breakfast sandwich was incredible. very flakey croissant, flavorful, filling. the avocado was fresh, and the sauce was delicious - blueberry muffin: fluffy w plenty of blueberries Prices were very affordable and the staff were so friendly. Will definitely be a staple spot for me

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Renny T.

Crostini & Java. I am still glad that i got to stumble upon this cafe. The sandwiches are made with precision and care. Delicious! Their smoothies are amazing! The strawberry smoothie kept me coming back again and again. The owner and the ladies are quite friendly and happy folks. But mind you, this place gets real busy. They have very very limited sitting space including the outdoor sitting so it is on you. lol. Not too pricey at all. Whoever wandering around the city of San Francisco, please welcome! Morning coffee with a spoon of collagen? Early brunch with a smoothie? You get the idea. I am sure you won't be disappointed as much!

Toasted Bagels with Smoked Salmon and egg **subbed with croissant**
Alli W.

Super cute corner shop that is really small but offers a variety of items on their menu. They serve breakfast and lunch items all day!! Service: 5/5 Friendly, quick, and efficient service. You'd order at the front and the employees will call your name once your order is ready or come outside to give it to you if you're seated outside. Food: 4/5 French lavender latte - Creamy and strong but I personally lavender was a bit too overwhelming. Smoked salmon and eggs croissant - A little too oily to my liking and small amount of eggs inside, but it was so flavorful that I actually enjoyed it.

iced peanut butter latter and hot mocha
Kira C.

My brother, Lane and I stumbled upon Crostini & Java on our first day in San Francisco on the way to Swans Oyster Depot. We already got coffee that morning, but it was definitely something I wanted to come back and check out since the line was out the door. We came around 11am debating if we were just going to get coffee or also grab something to eat. Since we were short on time we decided to get two sandwiches and eat it there. I had the salmon cream cheese croissant with an iced peanut butter latte and Lane ordered the california crunch with salmon and a hot mocha. I loved the flavor of the peanut butter latte, but there were many sips where I had straight peanut butter. Wasn't a problem, but definitely a bit too much sometimes haha. Lane and I decided to split half half on his sandwiches. Both were humongeous I only ended up eating half of the one I ordered. Delicious and satisfied. Lane mentioned how good his sandwich was and was adding sriracha mayo to it. I had fomo just watching him eat it cause it looked so good. It is very tiny in there with limited seating, but very intimate and homey feeling. Would definitely return if I was ever in the area!

Breakfast sandwich
Magda G.

I wanted to grab a quick coffee and breakfast sandwich and came across this one on Yelp. There is no parking. We had to circle the block before I decided to get out And order while he looked for parking. It's a small location. There's were people waiting outside while they waited for their orders. They have 2 tables with seating outside that were taken at the time and a bar sitting inside near an open window. I placed an order for a large caramel macchiato and a smoked salmon and cream cheese on an everything bagel. The coffee came out with in 5 minutes but the sandwich took about 10 minutes. The coffee was soft in taste. The bagel sandwich was ok. The salmon was primary in one area because I took a couple of bite with no salmon. It was a 3/5.

ultimate
Angela K.

Would 10/10 come back! The ultimate sandwich was amazing. Was easy to eat, the sauce was incredible, and very filling. Food came out pretty quick, despite the line.

Yvette B.

This little spot is well lit, on a busy corner, but it's the perfect hideaway to sit and sip and watch the world hurry by. I ordered a matcha latte and a pain au raisin. Both were perfect and just the taste I was looking for. This place makes a morning in Nob Hill the beginning of a great day.

Jericho D.

Crostini & Java has become my go-to spot whenever I need a quick pick-me-up during my lunch break. I always (and happily) get The Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich -- it's seriously SO good. I usually substitute the meat for chicken and swap the maple sauce for rosemary aioli, and it's perfect every single time. The staff is always so kind and welcoming, and the service is quick and efficient, which is perfect when I'm on a break. They also have a punch card program -- if you buy 9 coffee drinks or 9 lunch sandwiches, you get the 10th free, which is such a nice touch. Such a cozy little spot I'm really grateful to have nearby. Highly recommend!

The Works Bagel
Michelle Z.

Cute small corner cafe with a small amount of indoor and outdoor seating. The sandwich menu is huge and everything sounds yummy! Lots of coffee and smoothie options too. I got the works bagel which came on an everything bagel and had bacon egg avocado and a really good maple dijon sauce! Super big portions and very flavorful and fresh. The sauce was delicious. Reasonable prices too. Service was super friendly and the food was ready quite fast. Would definitely come back for a quick breakfast or lunch!

Pumpkin Spice Latte
Heather D.

Popped in here on my morning walk finally to grab a coffee and, obviously because it's turning into the season, i got a Pumpkin Spice Latte. It was absolutely perfect, and despite it being a busy Sunday morning, it still came out pretty quickly. I will for sure be coming back to grab a quick breakfast here as well, but on the go for sure, there isn't a ton of seating for long term but enough for a quick bite. All in all, such a cute and cozy little spot!

Eric D.

I am so glad we stopped in today this was probably so far the best sandwich I've had in SF. The aeoli is so good and everything is home made and fresh. The lavender latte was amazing and flavorful and the owner greeted us and you could tell the passion he had for his business and the food. I asked for extra sauce and I'm glad I did because it was absolutely delicious. The lemon almond scone was also fantastic. If I lived or worked nearby I can guarantee I'd be a regular! I may have to come back again before we leave absolutely delicious!

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9 years ago

New Jam on the block! I am very please with cervice . Very clean, looks professional.good price. Good food.

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7 years ago

The best Java Espresso and Cappuccinos in San Francisco! Their breakfasts on croissant is unbelievable!

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Happy Holidays, Leslie! And thank you!

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Thank you Camila : )

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Great coffee! The prosciutto & pear crostini is just enough for breakfast, not too lite not too heavy.

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Thank you Rebecca!

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Great local place that doesn't charge an arm & a leg for food. Can't wait to try the drinks.

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7 years ago

Crostinis was sooo good. Specially the Mozzarella one ! The pesto in it was incredible! Don't forget to eat something here

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Thank you, Anthony.

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Thank you very much for your review, Mindy.

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Local gem with a mom and pop feel! Had the breakfast sandwich which had a Dijon type sauce on it which was amazing. Would recommend!

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Delicious coffee in the mornings and tapas in the evenings! Mozzarella and roast beef crostinis are especially good. We love this place.

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So good! The service is the best! And I forgot what a latte is supposed to taste like until I had one from here. It's real deal stuff!

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Good coffee, good sangria, good food... small and cozy place where everything is good.

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Saint Frank Coffee

Saint Frank Coffee

4.3
(1k reviews)
0.7 mi
$$

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.

Maybe I had very high hopes, nevertheless I wasn't slblown away by the coffee, the almond macadamia…read moremilk or the small bites offerings. At 11 am on a Sunday they were out of their best- black sesame Kouign Amann and the Raspberry Almond Croissant, which I took care of by paying a visit to Juniper bakery (sister business) later in the day. The Mocha with the house made nut milk fell flat. It needed something. I am not a fan of syrupy coffees and appreciate the more purist approach but this one just didn't do anything for me. The chai latte which I would never order was actually the best chai latte I have ever had, it was smooth like silk. Maybe I just had the wrong coffee order. Besides that, got the hot chocolate and the coffee tasting. I was surprised there was no explanation provided with the coffee- I figured it's all Honduran but an overview of some sort would have helped. I enjoyed all the coffees in there except the latte. Will visit again, earlier in the day so they are not out of their best sellers and try a different order.

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View from back of the shop.
View from back of the shop.
Yuzu macadamia cookie and orange cream latte
Yuzu macadamia cookie and orange cream latte
Black Sesame Kouign-Amann

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Black Sesame Kouign-Amann
Sohn

Sohn

4.3
(402 reviews)
2.7 mi
$$

Went to Sohn on Friday afternoon and there was a line, luckily my group was just the right size…read morethat we waited no more than 2 minutes to be seated. We went to the second floor and wow, the space was huge. I liked that each person could order and pay on their own and everything would be delivered to the table. The second floor was full of people in laptops and headphones, so I'm guessing there's a lot of remote working going on. I had the signature cream top matcha and a galbi pati melt. I'm not a usual fan of kimchi, but honestly, this was mouth watering, would 10/10 recommend. The bread itself was delicious. Flaky and soft. The matcha wasn't out of this world, I give it a basic 6/10. The Melona Matcha Latte was so much better. So was the Melona Soda. Would so come back since they also host classes and have some pretty great food.

came back on a sunday around 11:45am, where we waited around 15 minutes to be seated. ambiance is…read morebeautiful as usual and we were sat downstairs on the couch. unfortunately this visit was ruined by not one but TWO screaming children in our section. the child next to us ended up knocking over all the silverware and was banging it on the table. my main point of frustration was the food runner kept trying to give my food AND drink to the table next to us. it was frustrating that i had to speak up to get my order since he didn't bother asking me and was only speaking to the other table. banana oat milk latte (5/10): got this with decaf espresso, and i really like that they have this option! the espresso was VERY acidic though, not my favorite. if there was a bit more oat milk i would have enjoyed it a lot more, but the more i drank the more it grew on me. sohn breakfast sandwich (5/10): love how fluffy the egg is, the sesame seeds on the bread, and the unique onion jam, but it was very oily. when paired with acidic espresso this does not sit well with my stomach.

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Front and center when you enter is the open barista space. Wait here for your take-away order.
Front and center when you enter is the open barista space. Wait here for your take-away order.
SŌHN Breakfast Sandwich
SŌHN Breakfast Sandwich
Butter Mandu: Beef filling, cabbage, side of kimchi (3 pc - $8)

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Butter Mandu: Beef filling, cabbage, side of kimchi (3 pc - $8)
Black Bird Bookstore and Cafe

Black Bird Bookstore and Cafe

4.5
(255 reviews)
5.2 mi
$$

Community-oriented cafe in the Outer Sunset district!…read more Blackbird is located across the street from Hook Fish, meaning that parking is packed and hard to find, so use public transit! I have gone to Blackbird a handful of times and have enjoyed the experience each time. Blackbird is primarily a bookstore, but they do have an outdoor window where you can order drinks ranging from matcha (Rocky's Matcha, if you're curious about which brand they use), lattes, and tea. They also carry a good amount of pastries (even mid-day, they have a lot of goodies), which I really appreciated. When you order your drink, you have to enter inside the bookstore to wait for your drink to be called, but you can take the time to stroll around and look at their book selection and trinkets. Heads up: the seating here is limited but very lovely. Inside, there are a couple of community tables, but their outdoor area is absolutely magical, with lush greenery and benches for you to enjoy your drinks. This time around, I got one of their seasonal drinks, a honey lavender vanilla latte, and I paired it with an Earl Grey olive oil loaf. The portion of the pastry was generous and moist, while the icing was not too sweet. Overall, a great pick for a cafe if you're in the area.

I visited Black Bird for the first time because I was attending an author talk. Upon seeing their…read morecafe, I decided to order a few items. Matcha latte with whole milk : It's very savory which is great, unsweetened by default. I thought this was one of the better matchas I've had if you want to be able to taste the matcha strongly. Olive oil spelt cake: It reminds me of pound cake. Not that sweet except the frosting/icing. It was okay but as someone who's not as fond of that kind of cakey texture, I'd probably not get it again. They have a really lovely garden and patio in the back. There is also a bathroom. The acoustics and set up for events isn't great, though. It was hard for me to concentrate on the speaker for the book talk since you can hear the noises from the cafe behind and also the sounds of other store customers all around you. That was the only downside, but I think it's a very charming bookstore otherwise.

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Rose Pastry
Rose Pastry
Hot chocolate with the most amazing foam
Hot chocolate with the most amazing foam
Front area of the first floor

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Front area of the first floor
Stonemill Matcha

Stonemill Matcha

4.2
(1.7k reviews)
1.7 mi
$$

The place is called Stonemill Matcha so I should've got some matcha or latte, but I digress. I've…read moreheard this place has one of the best katsu sando around and as a lover of Katsu, I couldn't skip it. There's some good places in SF like Cafe Okawari. But Katsu is really becoming the new hype of the day for Japanese food, following the Sushi, Ramen, Japanese Curry, Katsu trend. So I came in with a critical view. I feel like Yoshoku in general may be next but I yet again digress. The box sandwich came in a cute little box. The inside was packed so I couldn't get a chance to fully appreciate the cafe, but the service was nice though the pay line may have moved slower than hoped. I'll say this. This is "the" best katsu sando in the bay. The katsu is crispy, but little on the softer side. But this hardness matches perfectly with the absolutely tender, soft, juicy pork wrapped inside. I'm looking at the menu again and it all makes sense. The pork has been in shio koji, making the meat ever so tender while adding the subtle but complicated marinated flavor. The cabbage is plenty, but not over packed to take away from the main Katsu flavor. What really perfects it for me, was not only the sweet and savory katsu sauce, but the mayo with dash of I think a karashi mustard. That slight tingle, the perfect kick gives a powerful awakening of flavor that really sets the it apart. This is art, an artisan. Culinary art is the refuge no raging rampant AI slop "art" can ever hope to touch. Until the day we get some cyborg implant to our brain into gustatory, olfactory functions. Even then, I don't think any tasteless tech bro are hopeless to create anything unique or beautiful.

Ambiance: A small matcha theme'd cafe located in the Mission…read moredistrict serving a wide variety of matcha drinks and dishes. The inside has nice lighting and both booth and chair seating to pick from and music that's not overly loud to allow work and catching up with friends. Wait time: Not a long wait time early in the morning between time of ordering and receiving your drink. If you are taking it to go there is an outdoor pick up window attached to the outside of the store for convenience and to prevent cluttering inside. Service: Friendly staff and helpful with suggestions on the menu for both drinks and food. Drinks: Ginger Matcha Latte: The strong matcha and spicy ginger flavor paired well with the sweetness of the Oat Milk creating a balanced flavor. Drink size was fair based on other matcha shops. Overall, a nice little tea shop to pick out a good quality matcha beverage, light Japanese style breakfast / brunch, or a sweet treat. Clean and quiet ambience inside with friendly staff.

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03.20.2026- Stonemill Matcha SF- interior
03.20.2026- Stonemill Matcha SF- interior
TO Hojicha Pumpkin Pie
TO Hojicha Pumpkin Pie
2024 Christmas Strawberry Matcha Cream Pie (sliced) (12/2024)

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2024 Christmas Strawberry Matcha Cream Pie (sliced) (12/2024)
Kopiku Coffee

Kopiku Coffee

4.7
(523 reviews)
0.9 mi
$$

Got an iced latte and iced kopi pandan. One of the very few coffee places where their espresso…read moredoesn't taste sour to me! The kopi pandan wasn't too sweet either. Super welcoming staff as well. Would come back! Only downside is that there is limited seating.

My pup and I were exploring the area and about to leave when I saw that Kopiku Coffee is nearby, so…read moredetoured to check them out. Kopiku is an Indonesian Specialty Coffee Shop located in the Marina. Indonesian coffee is renowned for its low acidity and great flavors. So I was excited to try them out. Except I got super excited when I saw Pandan--anything! So instead of just a regular coffee, I had to try their Pandan Matcha. And a serving of their Lemper. And a slice of lapis Pandan cake. The Pandan matcha was fairly balanced with a smooth taste and slightly sweet aroma. Although not my favorite, it's not bad. The Lemper is a popular Indonesian snack made of glutinous rice with savory fillings wrapped in banana leaf. Reminds me a lot of Chinese zongzi and Mexican tamales. The one that we tried had shredded chicken inside. It's a lot more spicier and gingery than I'm used to but good. The lapis Pandan cake is a version of the traditional Kue Lapis. Good Pandan flavoring. Lovely ambiance with some indoor/outdoor seating. Friendly staff. Located on Lombard and Van Ness.

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Pandan Matcha (Oat Milk)
Pandan Matcha (Oat Milk)
Kaya toast
Kaya toast
Masala Chai, Pea Earl Grey Tea, and a slice of Spekkoek.

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Masala Chai, Pea Earl Grey Tea, and a slice of Spekkoek.

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