Wowza. If cute, tiny SF coffee shops where you're literally rubbing elbows with your neighbor just aren't your thing, Equator is right up your alley. This coffee shop, or "public space" as one of my Bay Area friends corrected me, takes up an entire city block and is totally impressive. There's a little cafe with all the coffee classics and some bites. I ordered a matcha latte that was so sweet I couldn't drink it, but that wouldn't stop me from trying their coffee drinks in the future. There are tons of tables and steps for doing some work or taking a meeting. I'm actually not 100% sure what the wifi situation is since I was so close to my office that my computer just hopped onto that network. I wasn't able to find any outlets, so charge up your devices before heading here. Worth checking out for sure! read more

Equator Coffees - Biggest coffee shop I've ever been to - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great coffee and an awesome place to hang out and drink said coffee. So much space in the lobby of the building and lots of tables, loved the space and the artwork on the wall. Pour over was just what I was looking for in the coffee front and everyone working very welcoming. read more

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The expansive POPOS in the atrium lobby of 222 Second Street completely dwarfs the coffee counter here, but it's Equator coffee so chill, will ya? If you didn't know, POPOS is an acronym for privately-owned public open space. I was meeting Jamie W. here after work but didn't know what kind of space awaited since I don't work in the FiDi right now. I knew LinkedIn was in the building because of all the youngsters on the couches staring intently at their smartphones in that part of the lobby. I don't think there was a single case of mutual eye contact among them. There weren't too many people in the actual public space, just a few laptoppers. The long tables were pretty vacant, so it was the ideal time to order a $3 Iced Rooibos Chai Tea (photo: http://bit.ly/2vmCCUM) and enjoy the trio of massive Frank Stella paintings: "The Pequod Meets the Delight" (photo: http://bit.ly/2vh8ryG), "Riallaro" (photo: http://bit.ly/2w57DdE), and right next to the cafe, "Shards III" (photo: http://bit.ly/2vs4cRq). You can also enjoy Equator's diverse collection of coffees and loose leaf teas (photo: http://bit.ly/2vrNDF2). They even have beer and wine cans as well as a predictable assortment of food: sandwiches, quiches, and salads. Plenty of nourishment for your average tech geek. Sit a spell, grasshopper. TEA - 4 stars...a refreshing libation in a vast space AMBIANCE - 5 stars...stunning and spacious with Stellas to admire SERVICE - 3.5 stars...rather curt but serviceable enough TOTAL - 4 stars...an ambiance that may overwhelm what you order read more

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PROS: - Ample space to hangout, meet someone, study - Fast service - Clean, open space where it doesn't feel claustrophobic - Comfortable seats! CONS: - Chai latte; unless you LOVE super strong chai flavor that almost leaves a bitter aftertaste, I don't recommend getting the chai latte. It's overly spiced and even with adding sugar, it was still too strong for my liking - Matcha latte; also not a big fan. It doesn't have a great matcha taste and mostly just tastes sweet. For the space itself, I like hanging out here, but for the drinks, it's not my favorite place. Overall: 3.5/5 read more

This cafe is inside LinkedIn's indoor public space, so you get to enjoy a nice drink in this beautiful facility. Nice creative coffees, like their heart beet mocha and turmeric drink. read more

Equator Coffees - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great coffee and a great space. This is in the lobby of the LinkedIn building and it's just great to have tall windows and a lot of light. Equator Coffee is based in Marin. I think the first one was in San Rafael. I'd be surprised if any of them have this kind of space. Meanwhile I should talk about the coffee a little bit. My latte was absolutely delicious. It's downtown-priced at four dollars for 10 ounces and $450 for 16 ounces. They have a wide range of coffee drinks including cold brew. There's also pastries and even wine. The service was super friendly, which just adds to the experience and hake this up to five stars. The Wi-Fi is free and fast. This could be a go to spot for meetings right at second and Howard. Who knew? read more

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This is quickly becoming my new favorite spot for a fairly healthy afternoon pick-me-up. I love stopping in here to pick up their Urban Remedy Cacao Chip bars and a small Matcha Latte with homemade cashew milk. Unlike most non-dairy milk options at downtown coffee shops - Equator uses high quality cashew milk, which is sweetened with dates. The Matcha Latte - tastes like a light green tea marshmallow. It's perfect for windy San Francisco afternoons. There's also rarely a line here and later on in the day - there always seems to be a plethora of seating. Trust. read more

A great POPOS (privately owned public open space) downtown in the LinkedIn building that is also home to this coffee bar. Chai is delicious, and there's lots of space for meeting up or doing work. Had coffee here before setting off for MOMA this morning, but if you're around in the afternoon, there's beer and happy hour. read more

If I could take back my tip, I would. These guys are hella slow... and just stand around talking to one another.

Fantastic coffee and nice ambience with lots of seating for working, free WiFi, and bathrooms. Pro: + Wonderful, single origin coffee + Friendly, knowledgeable staff + Great ambience with wood walls + Plenty of seating with work friendly atmosphere + Free WiFi + Large windows and lots of natural light Con: - SF-priced coffee - Parking is difficult read more

Never tried their coffe but it's awesome for pictures! The bar area looks ok and it smells like a good coffee. Averagely priced. you don't get a cozy feeling being there - more solicitude if you're into that sort of thing... Open public area with street observance through the glass walls and painting in the other side amphitheater style. read more

Equator Coffees - Seating/ picture taking side. Panoramic Street view on the camera side. Bar to my left at the top of the states in the corner. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Incredible space for meetings, conversations, sky TV interviews (I accidentally interrupted a videotaping of one when I saw an old high school friend yesterday). At least I hope it was a taping and not a live broadcast. The menu has all the usual suspects (coffee drinks and pastries served up by hipster, artist, art student types) but the vibe and design is off the charts. minimalist open and clean. This is my new go to space in the area without a doubt. JYW loves! read more

Equator Coffees - H20 in a flask - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have always loved Equator coffee since working near the 6th and market location. So imagine my surprise when I discover this even more awesome location. It is conveniently located 2 blocks from Montgomery bart at the first floor of the LinkedIn building. The most impressive thing about this location that sets it apart from all other coffee shops in the city is its massive open space! I think living in SF you get used to tight cramped spaces and its just such a breath of fresh air to be able to work, socialize and generally energize yourself in this awesome space. In terms of what to get here, I have a few recommendations: Matcha Latte w/ Oat Milk: This is the best matcha latte I've ever had. Hands down. It is just the right amount of sweetness but not too sweet. The oak milk gives it a nice nutty flavor but still keeps it pretty light, definitely not too nutty. This is a must try! Banana bread: The banana bread here is super yummy and a great snack for when you need something to hold you over until your next meal :) Veggie Scone: As someone who generally craves savory and warm snacks, this was a great find. The awesome baristas can warm it up for you and its just an awesome breakfast item! All in all, I love this coffee shop and space. I am so glad I found it! read more

Equator coffee is so good! I am a big fan of their Caramel Latte, which is actually made with real caramel drizzle instead of syrup. Yet, you do not need to get anything special to enjoy their coffee. Their house blend and cold brew are also worth it. You can tell they value quality and great service. Yes, they are quite expensive, but honestly in this neighborhood it is hard to find a place that isn't. If you are hungry, you are in luck because they have great pastry. Not that you need an excuse to buy their banana bread. Go on. Buy it. It's delicious. They are located in the atrium in the LinkedIn building, which is open to the public and worth a visit. The wood work and sleek design make for a great place for coffee dates. read more

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This is equator coffee is located in the space across from LinkedIn. There's a very large PPOS open public space for downtown financial people to come and eat and use Wi-Fi and just chill the area is nice clean and spacious. There's 3 sliding doors that open and give the space a more welcoming vibe. There's very nice artwork matter of fact right now they're installing some new art, so look forward to seeing something new there! Now back to Equator's coffee lol the employees there are very nice and friendly and they remember their customers and orders. I like that about them! Very very friendly people who seen to like they're job!!! About the coffee its great, and strong to me. They have a different flavor in rotation so you get some awesome coffee each time. It's Not to strong it's going to give you a headache or anything like that but it does pick you up and I get the light roast so I couldn't tell you how dark roast is (sorry) but the light roast definitely does it for me! The area has public restrooms that are always clean. Which is just lovely. Over all it's a cool place to come do lunch or whatever. read more

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Solid coffee in the public space inside the LinkedIn building. My go to is their cappuccino which has always been good. The space is large with bench tables, plus stairs you can sit on. That said, I have struggled occasionally to find table seating, plus it isn't super personable as the tables are big and shared. read more

Equator Coffees - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Lots of space, coffee, wine and beer...what's not to love. It's a great spot to meet up with friends/coworkers/ Only complaint is that it's gets crowded at certain times and can get pretty loud because of that. read more

A beautiful, beautiful space in the lobby of the LinkedIn building. My mentor at work took me here as a break from our usual spot. I liked it a lot! I like their selection of teas (I highly recommend the white peony if you like subtle teas). They don't have a lot of food, but they do have some quiche and a couple sandwiches. I opted for the raw oatmeal with raspberries and it was pretty good. My mentor ordered a croissant and it smelled amazing. I don't recommend coming here for a meal though, it's really only for coffee, tea, and light snacks. It would make a great space for studying, especially if you like ambient background noise. read more

The location : wow! Crazy artwork at this linkedin office. Yuuuuggge lobby and hangout desk spaces! Great place to come out and hang. Iced lattes, spot on, balanced, smooth, creamy, deep, flavorful, quality ice. Cookies: bleh. Would be nice if it were warmed up. Excellent staff, courteous smiling baristas. Great red dustbin. Its a destination for coffee- I'd visit again for sure! Don't need to visit the next door snooty god awful blue bottle baristas Nymore. Next door Bluebottle baristas can find a place in equator's classy red trashcan read more

We got a homemade vanilla bean latte with oat milk and a scratch caramel Shakerato. Both were delicious! I'm always pumped to find a coffee shop with oat milk and Equator's latte was a perfect balance of oatiness to espresso flavor. The Shakerato was refreshing, but pay attention to the sizes listed because it is quite small. I was able to get a good amount of work done despite the noise, and I took a work call using headphones without any issues. Definitely recommend stopping here to work or just for a coffee! read more

Equator Coffees - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I work right across the street from LinkedIn's public gathering space which conveniently has space to work and enjoy coffee made right! I always enjoy supporting coffee shops that are not a major chain (i.e. Starbucks, Peets, etc.) The line can vary at times so do expect to wait about 5 minutes, which isn't too bad for a small coffee shop. Whenever I order my drinks, I am always greeted warmly and the person taking my order is always helpful with making sure my drink is the way I like it. I am used to having Almond milk with my latte's and they very rarely have this, but they do have cashew milk every time I go, which is a bit different in taste, but still makes the coffee unique! I usually get the latte with cashew milk and 4 shots total on a cold day or a cold brew coffee on a hot day. Both are fantastic. If you haven't gone to Equator coffee yet and want to try something new, definitely try this place out! Bring your friends or coworkers too! Great place to chat and catch up! read more

Equator Coffees - Cold brew coffee with cashew milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Most of the stars are from the area itself, if you're a fan of open aesthetic places then you'll love this place! This is in LinkedIn's public space so it's open to anyone if they're looking for a coffee break or somewhere to escape and get some work done. I ordered a chai latte w/ oat milk & a veggie frittata. All together it was around 13 (pretty expensive but it was a treat for myself). Save yourself & don't get the chai latte with oat milk- it was poorly made and tasted like I was drinking sugary milk. The veggie frittata was really really good though- super healthy & filling!!! I'd be back to maybe get a tea and just enjoy the environment. read more

I find myself here frequently when I want to have a change a scenery, meeting up with a friend from another (tech) company, or have a more casual chat with a co-worker. It's conveniently located at a corner of of a public space in downtown / SOMA, chic interior and very high quality coffee beans. It's run by two women business owners instead of some huge corporate, all the more reasons to come here! read more

Suggest trying it once. At lobby of LinkedIn building. My go to coffee : Americano with thin layer of milk was not the best from the neighborhood. Coffee was a little light and acidic. I wanted more flavor. Suggest trying a few other places reviewed here w higher ratings. Baristas were friendly and service was fast. read more

Even though a small chai latte is $5 (!!!) I still give them props for solid quality, quick service and lots of seating if you need to linger. I'm a bit of a chai snob and prefer a strong, spicy chai to a lighter more subtle chai. I was worried when the barista told me their chai was made from loose leaf tea vs. concentrate (that usually means watery weak stuff) but it was shockingly flavorful and definitely on the sweet vs spicy side. Next time I'll order it "dirty" for an extra kick. This particular Equator is in the lobby of some fancy office building (LinkedIn?) so it doesn't have a true cafe feel to it, but there is an expansive long table and chairs that don't ever seem to be occupied because of the grab & go clientele. FYI if you're looking for a secret, secluded spot to get work done (with constant people watching). Ironically, I can't comment on the coffee... this one's for my fellow chai lovers. read more

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I've been spending so much time at 101 2nd St that I missed out on the public area inside the lobby of the LinkedIn building. It wasn't until I was invited to have coffee with a friend that I realized how cool of a space this is. I'm a fan of the wide open and white colored interior and especially the fact that there's an Equator Coffee in the back corner. The line for coffee (or tea) can get a little lengthy, so it's not ideal if you're in a rush, but because I was meeting to chat with someone, we just started our conversation while standing in line then migrated to one of the few four person tables on the main floor. Those tables can get taken quickly, but you can just as easily sit on the clean stairs, I think. The coffee is prepared quickly, and it's good. Equator Coffee seems to be all about the customer experience. It's a memorable one, and I look forward to inviting more colleagues and friends here for catch up sessions! read more

If you want really good coffee in a REALLY huge and loud open space this is it! Coffee and snacks are delicious... But seriously so much open space. The noise level is high and comfort level is low, I went with 4 stars for this reason. It's in the LinkedIn building read more

Nice wide open space with the same friendly service and quality product you find at other Equator spots. At least today it seems like a pretty relaxing place to hang out even right now during the height of lunch. I can see this place getting busier but it's so large it's easy to find your own corner even when it's crowded. Looks like a lot of people bring lunch here to take advantage of the public seating but Equator also provides sandwiches as well as beer and wine (like the Market St location). read more

Equator Coffees - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you come here, you have to get the spicy Alcatraz K. Latte. The seating is comfortable and the options are better than a certain tech company on Brannan. You won't get more pleasant views in other skyrises in the city. Or maybe the weather was nice just because I was there? Anywho, you can network with people (I mean, why else are you even visiting that building for?) and brag about your new job with your connections. It's hard to find such a safe space. Must recommend. Only nit is to improve the indoor lightning, too cozy... read more

Nice spot in the new LinkedIn building in SoMA. Elegant, modern, quiet. Good coffee, and delicious pastries. I really like the croissant, somewhat greasy but pretty buttery good. The cholocate croissant is also good. Price-wise, I would not call it inexpensive. $7 for an espresso and a croissant, or $8 for an espresso and a chocolate croissant, you feel that you are in the heart of the City. Not for everyday. The host and other reviewers are talking about "Jane" providing the pastries. Something to investigate... read more

Equator Coffees - New coffee spot, next to the new LinkedIn office - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm so sad to leave a bad review for a place I used to love, but unfortunately the rude baristas and condescending attitudes are not worth the trip. Their coffee is awesome and I love that they have great milk substitutes (mmm oat milk!) but the poor service unfortunately will keep me from returning again even though I work close by. FWIW they typically have super friendly folks at the cash register, but the baristas themselves are just straight up rude for no reason. :( read more

Another great coffee spot in SF. I really enjoyed the vanilla latte. The vanilla flavor is made in house with vanilla beans. There is also a house made caramel latte. My friend had the pour over. He said it was good, but it did take a while to prepare. I will definitely return. read more

Decent coffee Decent small bites to go with the coffee Good place in FiDi Chocolate croissant was small in size, burnt on one side, with very basic (read small) chocolate stick inside. Left some to be desired read more

Spatial and modern, not too noisy compared to other downtown coffee shops. Good for chatting.

Fantastic space. Enough air even with a lot of people. Love the baristas, and the manager is always a welcoming ball of energy! She also loves my corgi : ) Oh, and the hot chocolate is wonderful. read more

Equator Coffees - My corgi lounging around. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wonderful coffee shop in the spacious communal space right off Howard. They have pastries, breakfast tacos (...?), food from urban remedy, and of course coffee. I like their normal Colombian drip, but they recently swapped it out and assured it was "better" yet I found that to be pretty subjective as it tasted worse to me. Regardless, great for a quick, high quality drink in the morning or afternoon. read more

Spacious and clean. The staff is great and the coffees come out looking amazing. I love the designs in the foam. Nice is you are claustrophobic especially being in the City. In the lobby of the LinkedIn building. Tons of seating so doesn't feel crowded and always a place to sit. They also serve up some pretty fancy specialty coffees. Pop by to check them out if you are close by! read more

Great spot to grab coffee with coworkers and friends. Located in the lobby of the Linkedin building, but the lobby is open to the public. I love coming here on a nice day out because their large glass windows actually open so theres plenty of fresh air coming into the lobby. There is also a lot of seating available here - more so than your average coffee shop. The coffee bar also now serves wine, beer, and champagne if you need an afternoon pick me up. read more

Great spot to grab coffee and people watch! Ordered a mocha, which was ok. The coffee was too light for my preference and it didn't have enough chocolate. I plan to revisit and try their regular coffee. read more

Get a Shakerato or Chai latte from here. Those are my go-tos. The Shakerato is a creamy little espresso drink that's quite a treat. The Chai latte is really good too! Most Chai lattes I get different places are disappointing because they're watered down or something is not quite right. Not this one. They get it just right. Also, the space is amazing! It's in the LinkedIn building. The place is just HUGE (I'm not exaggerating), super open, gets a tons of natural light, and there's these huge works of art that are pretty cool too. It's a great spot to meet up for a business meeting or simply get work done. There's lots of tables and seating space. read more