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This is an order at the counter coffee house with bespoke custom breakfast sandwiches. Quiet, good products, very accommodating
I'm so sad that Fueling Station has officially changed owners! That being said, I ordered some of my usuals today (an everything bagel with egg whites, turkey, cheddar, & sriracha aioli and a soy matcha latte)... and I can confirm the taste and quality are exactly the same. Service was a bit slower than usual as the new team is getting up to speed, but they were very nice/apologetic. I'm sure they'll hit the ground running in no time.
Very basic - but good quality. The service is minimal. The ambiance satisfactory. The avocado toast is good but could use some herbs and or spices.
My husband and I were in the area and wanted to stop for a quick snack. The Fueling Station popped up on Yelp and so we made the walk over. The menu isn't super extensive which was great for those of us who want to narrow down their options quickly. I opted for their banana and nutella toast and it was good. They had plentiful of outdoor seating available which made this a great pitstop for us.
Cute spot Chaga Matcha. Mushroom and matcha Really tasty, earthy, for large No fancy top designs on foam 8-( Bagel and PB Toasted with crunchy peanut butter. Just enough for a decent bagel. No vegan pastries left Reasonable vegan options, maybe try in future trips
Saturday, 9:15 am I found Fueling Station on my quest for the perfect San Francisco Avocado Toast. Good choice. I love how you can choose between The Works, Veggie, or All Aboard. Of course I chose the All Aboard combining avocado, bacon, poached egg, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes & onions. The egg was perfectly prepared, tomatoes not those refrigerated beef steak abominations. Everything tasted fresh, the raw onions added a little zing, cucumbers brought a satisfying crunch. Here's where I get crabby. I specifically asked for the toast to be toasted. They need to adjust the settings on their toaster, lowest setting barely grazed the surface. That made the bread easy to cut (yay), but difficult to eat with hands. I know, personal preference, but here's the deal. I always request toasted & 90% of the time cafes seem to have the same faulty toaster. The whole wheat (?) bread was not my favorite. I'd prefer a neutral sourdough or whatever slice. My English Breakfast tea with steamed milk hit the spot, giant tea bag took up 1/3 the cup. By 10am there was a line out the door, except for me everyone seemed to be locals, chatting with the friendly staff. Line moved well as four staff behind the counter. Bring your dogs, park the baby carriage. Interior space has plenty of eclectic furniture. Back room includes a love seat & additional seating. That's where you'll find the laptop campers & their empty coffee cups. Glad they're hidden away. There's also a couple communal tables, high table with rattan chairs, Three more tables inside the door, four outdoor cafe tables. I forgot to check in before paying & get 10% off the bill. No matter, I'll definitely be back.
I was looking for a quick breakfast on Polk on a weekday. There were rave reviews about this avocado toast with bacon and an egg. People were commenting on the bread, which I thought was underwhelming. The egg was cooked to perfection though and there was plenty of avocado. Bathrooms were clean. Staff was a little curt.
I'd say this is Banh mi inspired but not a banh mi. Their meat had some similar flavors but I wouldn't say that this is what it should taste like. Flavor was a bit too sweet on the pickled veg. Their cucumber was really juicy? It was a weird mix. At their price, I wouldn't go again. Maybe try to look for a place with more value. What I liked about this place is that it seemed like a fantastic place to work and study. It had ample space and outlets for one to spread out your work stuff. Gentle music too.
Tried this cafe because it's nearby our hotel in SF. The food was good but the portion was quite small and for the price, I think it's quite pricey. The seatings inside were nice. Their restroom was a bit clogged. There was water all over the floor and I hope they fix it soon because it's pretty serious. One of the servers was very nice. He gave us a lot of butter when requested.
I come to the fueling station because it is a relaxed and friendly. There is a long table at the back that I like to parking myself at for a bit to sip a flat white and do some writing. The overall feel is relaxed. I also like the Loraine quiche that they make daily.
Amazing cute place, the food is so good and such good prices, their matcha is so yummy and the service is great! I got the bhai mi sandwich and it was perfect so i ordered another! Definitely check this place out.
Simple, Cozy, and Friendly. That's just the short way of describing this cafe. This is the best cafe on Polk Street. Yeah yeah...there are other 'bougie' ones up the block such as Saint Frank (Very Mid) cafe réveille (Extremely Mid) etc... But this place gets it right. The food is simple and delicious; the drinks are well made and it's not overpriced. My go to are usually the Chaga Matcha or the Banh Mi (OMG you have to try the Banh Mi!!!). They have a variety of food and drink Menu. Sometimes, they would have seasonal items like the Pumpkin Bread Pudding which was 10/10. I never had anything like it, it wasn't too sweet, it's dense, moist, and guaranteed to put you on a food coma just so you can dream about that delicious thick bread pudding. This is a great place to do some work. It's quiet, there is WiFi, and it's spacious. The vibe is usually nice here (Unlike the other ones up the block that has too much beep boop energy if ya know what I mean). Of course, this place has courteous staff. They really focus on the quality of their craft and take care of the place. It's like you're dining/drinking at someone's small cozy home kitchen. There's nothing else I can really say about this place. All I know is that I come here almost everyday now. It's a lovely cafe and I'm glad I ran into this place. :)
On the most quiet part of Polk Street you will find this quiet and cozy coffee and breakfast shop. They have a couple tables outside and more inside. The service was was and everyone was super friendly. The food itself was ok. It wasn't the best breakfast sandwich I have had in the city, or even in the area; but I'm not going to kick it out of bed. There are a variety of sandwiches, pastries and coffee to choose from.
Reviews are largely positive. People appreciate the friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, and quality drinks. The space is comfortable for a relaxed workspace.
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After all the weekend Summer activities in San Francisco and all the concerts at Golden Gate Park and Stern Grove there is a need to refuel. Mondays are especially a day to grab a pick me up to begin the week to reboot and restart. A place where you can have a pit stop and relax and refuel is the Fueling Station in Russian Hill( Not in the country of Russia) in San Francisco. Inside it feels you have stepped inside an Art gallery opening with up-and-coming artist artwork displayed against on the wall. Inside you see people working on their laptop , reading, scrolling on their phone, and some engaged in a what have you done and what are you doing yap session. You will also see people outside engaging in an outside yap session and people watching. To fuel up the Fueling station offers espresso , matcha, Chaga Matcha , and tea. They also sell bagels. I got the Matcha Latte. It was smoother than a lot of matcha I have had but it was not water downed at all and not too sweet . I can taste the matcha flavor in every sip and it gave me a boost. I enjoy a good matcha cold or warm. After a night of drinking some alcohol Matcha helps with hangovers. Matcha is the pick me up which is smooth and this one is not very"diluted"and gives you energy so you feel very "rebooted "this place feels so relaxing which is for me"well suited "and the vibes are so undeniable and so "undisputed " Once inside you go to order you will be "saluted" and you find coffee pots and pots with plants in the backyard that are already deeply "rooted" plus the artwork is also "included" and I can hear someone in the back having an online meeting where somebody is still "muted" read more
I'm so sad that Fueling Station has officially changed owners! That being said, I ordered some of my usuals today (an everything bagel with egg whites, turkey, cheddar, & sriracha aioli and a soy matcha latte)... and I can confirm the taste and quality are exactly the same. Service was a bit slower than usual as the new team is getting up to speed, but they were very nice/apologetic. I'm sure they'll hit the ground running in no time. read more
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4 months ago
Very basic - but good quality. The service is minimal. The ambiance satisfactory. The avocado toast is good but could use some herbs and or spices. read more
My husband and I were in the area and wanted to stop for a quick snack. The Fueling Station popped up on Yelp and so we made the walk over. The menu isn't super extensive which was great for those of us who want to narrow down their options quickly. I opted for their banana and nutella toast and it was good. They had plentiful of outdoor seating available which made this a great pitstop for us. read more
2 years ago
Cute spot Chaga Matcha. Mushroom and matcha Really tasty, earthy, for large No fancy top designs on foam 8-( Bagel and PB Toasted with crunchy peanut butter. Just enough for a decent bagel. No vegan pastries left Reasonable vegan options, maybe try in future trips read more
Saturday, 9:15 am I found Fueling Station on my quest for the perfect San Francisco Avocado Toast. Good choice. I love how you can choose between The Works, Veggie, or All Aboard. Of course I chose the All Aboard combining avocado, bacon, poached egg, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes & onions. The egg was perfectly prepared, tomatoes not those refrigerated beef steak abominations. Everything tasted fresh, the raw onions added a little zing, cucumbers brought a satisfying crunch. Here's where I get crabby. I specifically asked for the toast to be toasted. They need to adjust the settings on their toaster, lowest setting barely grazed the surface. That made the bread easy to cut (yay), but difficult to eat with hands. I know, personal preference, but here's the deal. I always request toasted & 90% of the time cafes seem to have the same faulty toaster. The whole wheat (?) bread was not my favorite. I'd prefer a neutral sourdough or whatever slice. My English Breakfast tea with steamed milk hit the spot, giant tea bag took up 1/3 the cup. By 10am there was a line out the door, except for me everyone seemed to be locals, chatting with the friendly staff. Line moved well as four staff behind the counter. Bring your dogs, park the baby carriage. Interior space has plenty of eclectic furniture. Back room includes a love seat & additional seating. That's where you'll find the laptop campers & their empty coffee cups. Glad they're hidden away. There's also a couple communal tables, high table with rattan chairs, Three more tables inside the door, four outdoor cafe tables. I forgot to check in before paying & get 10% off the bill. No matter, I'll definitely be back. read more
I was looking for a quick breakfast on Polk on a weekday. There were rave reviews about this avocado toast with bacon and an egg. People were commenting on the bread, which I thought was underwhelming. The egg was cooked to perfection though and there was plenty of avocado. Bathrooms were clean. Staff was a little curt. read more
7 months ago
I'd say this is Banh mi inspired but not a banh mi. Their meat had some similar flavors but I wouldn't say that this is what it should taste like. Flavor was a bit too sweet on the pickled veg. Their cucumber was really juicy? It was a weird mix. At their price, I wouldn't go again. Maybe try to look for a place with more value. What I liked about this place is that it seemed like a fantastic place to work and study. It had ample space and outlets for one to spread out your work stuff. Gentle music too. read more
2 years ago
Tried this cafe because it's nearby our hotel in SF. The food was good but the portion was quite small and for the price, I think it's quite pricey. The seatings inside were nice. Their restroom was a bit clogged. There was water all over the floor and I hope they fix it soon because it's pretty serious. One of the servers was very nice. He gave us a lot of butter when requested. read more
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1 year ago
I come to the fueling station because it is a relaxed and friendly. There is a long table at the back that I like to parking myself at for a bit to sip a flat white and do some writing. The overall feel is relaxed. I also like the Loraine quiche that they make daily. read more
2 years ago
Amazing cute place, the food is so good and such good prices, their matcha is so yummy and the service is great! I got the bhai mi sandwich and it was perfect so i ordered another! Definitely check this place out. read more
3 years ago
Simple, Cozy, and Friendly. That's just the short way of describing this cafe. This is the best cafe on Polk Street. Yeah yeah...there are other 'bougie' ones up the block such as Saint Frank (Very Mid) cafe réveille (Extremely Mid) etc... But this place gets it right. The food is simple and delicious; the drinks are well made and it's not overpriced. My go to are usually the Chaga Matcha or the Banh Mi (OMG you have to try the Banh Mi!!!). They have a variety of food and drink Menu. Sometimes, they would have seasonal items like the Pumpkin Bread Pudding which was 10/10. I never had anything like it, it wasn't too sweet, it's dense, moist, and guaranteed to put you on a food coma just so you can dream about that delicious thick bread pudding. This is a great place to do some work. It's quiet, there is WiFi, and it's spacious. The vibe is usually nice here (Unlike the other ones up the block that has too much beep boop energy if ya know what I mean). Of course, this place has courteous staff. They really focus on the quality of their craft and take care of the place. It's like you're dining/drinking at someone's small cozy home kitchen. There's nothing else I can really say about this place. All I know is that I come here almost everyday now. It's a lovely cafe and I'm glad I ran into this place. :) read more
On the most quiet part of Polk Street you will find this quiet and cozy coffee and breakfast shop. They have a couple tables outside and more inside. The service was was and everyone was super friendly. The food itself was ok. It wasn't the best breakfast sandwich I have had in the city, or even in the area; but I'm not going to kick it out of bed. There are a variety of sandwiches, pastries and coffee to choose from. read more
Ambiance: Super convenient location. It's a warm, welcoming, low-key coffee shop with breakfast/lunch options and pastries. Service: I loved the older woman who was there the first time I came in. She seemed genuinely happy to see me and when she said 'have a good rest of the day,' I think she actually wanted me to. The other ladies there are also nice. Food: I've been here a few times now. First time I got the 'The Works' avocado toast and Combination Pork Bahn Mi bowl to go. The bacon on the toast was cooked to perfection, but overall the avocado toast was plain and something I can make at home. I added chili onion crunch and it was better. The Combination Pork bowl is my favorite! The pork is always tender and flavorful. The portion is big along with the rice and veggies, and it's less than $12. I've tried the Pork Bahn Mi sandwich and Chicken Bahn Mi bowl variations and they're all good too. I recently tried the Iced Chai Latte and loved the intense Chai flavor. Some places they water it down but not here! read more
Best place to be on Fridays for their freshly baked Focaccia bread! One of the most welcoming cafes I've discovered in SF. Great amount of seating both inside and out. All the staff are very kind, especially Lulu! Great menu items at a very good price. They offer breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, Etc. Definitely worth stopping by if you're near the Polk street area. read more
3 years ago
Happened to walk by this place on my way to the bookstore and saw they had coffee and food. There isn't too much seating overall, but there's 2 tables set up outside with benches, perfect for people watching. The iced coffees are good and they have some good bakery items. I ordered the banh mi bowl and it was good but it was definitely missing some kind of sauce. On the menu it says it comes with some type of aioli, but there was nothing on my bowl. If I was ever in the area I would maybe try it again, but overall I wasn't too impressed. read more
We walked by and went in to see what they are offering as my hubby likes his carbs. He got the banana bread, and spoke with the person who made it. He thought it was really good, not too oily, not too thick, and good banana flavor. They have parklets out front for breakfast/brunch/snacks. We already had brunch down the street, but we will be back next time to try more things. read more
Went here with my friend while we were on our way to fisherman's warf. The place is adorable with tons of indoor and outdoor seating. It's run by a friendly woman who makes everything herself including handmade bread! The bhanmis were delicious and definitely worth the price! I will definitely visit again the next time I am in the area. read more
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4 years ago
Power outage at my house for the last few days forced me to find a good place to work for the day. This place is clean and lovely and has great Wi-Fi. The food is delish and reasonably priced. I had the quiche with bacon and it was pretty sizeable (at least for San Francisco) and tasty as well. The array of espresso drinks are vast and the 2 that I had definitely put some nice pep in my step. I had a flat white and a whole milk latte -- both made at the correct temp unlike certain other spots that can burn the espresso. The oatmeal came with brown sugar on the side, came piping hot and with nuts, raisins and orange slices. The service was fast, friendly, and quirky. The ambience can be a tad loud at times as there are no noise dampening measures (tile floors, hard walls). The staff cooks right in front of you so there can be noise from that, bussing dishes, and general conversation so if you're looking for a dead silent cafe this isn't the space. Calls outside seem to be the norm. There are also some kitchen smells despite the open front doors. Luckily I had some headphones for times I really had to focus but otherwise it's a lovely, lively spot filled with kind people and good food. Highly recommend! read more
4 years ago
Nothing but reliable quick and friendly service at this Russian Hill spot. A wide menu with reasonable prices. It is a very large cafe with indoor space and outdoor space. Head towards the back to see how large it is! This is a practical option for those seeking speed of service and reasonable prices for balanced food options (slant toward healthy stuff you can feel good about eating). I intend to return to bump this up to 5 stars. Minus one for now, because the bread was kind of thin and below average for a toast entree, and the eggs could have used a little sauce or something as they seemed plain and maybe rubbery, white overderdone? but yolks perfect - strange. Tasty, just needed a little something. read more
2 years ago
I love to come here. Everyone is so nice here. The coffee and the food always taste so good. I like to start my day here! Definitely my favorite spot on Polk Street:)) read more
2 years ago
They were great with kids, they offered our baby girl a couple of fruits, and they were very helpful and fast with the food. The place was great. read more
Great food, even better people and service. Vietnamese Iced Coffee: Bold & rich coffee, super great. Combination Pork Banh Mi: Absolutely delicious, packed with flavors and a perfectly crunchy and soft at the same time. Salsa Sunrise: Pictured. Delicious, toasty waffle with jalapeño and lots of toppings. Great way to start the day and be not too full. read more
Very friendly staff and absolutely excellent coffee. Ordered a hot chagachino with almond milk and it hit the spot. The inside was small but they still had seating if you wanted to stay and sip your coffee with complimentary water. Very nice owners. read more
2 years ago
I think the name Fueling Station fits this place pretty well. A nice little stop for some breakfast/lunch and coffee or tea. There a quite a few indoor and outdoor seats available. Service was nice. The food was fine, nothing special but good nonetheless. I saw many people ordering the oatmeal so may have to try that next time. The chai latte here had a lot of spice to it so if that's you like, this is the one for you. You order at the register and they will call you for your drink. The food itself was brought out. When done, you place your dishes in a black dish bin inside. Stop by and check them out if you need a pick me up! read more
3 years ago
Super cute business, the staff were lovely and there was a ton of seating even though they were lightly busy. I got a breakfast sandwich and my son got the strawberry waffle. My sandwich was delicious, and my son inhaled his waffle. I will say that given the price the waffle could have been a bit bigger. It was about the size of a quarter of a standard Belgium waffle. read more
3 years ago
We stopped here for breakfast on a day trip to SF, and I'm so glad we did!! We ordered the strawberry waffle, avocado toast, breakfast sandwich and oatmeal. I also ordered a flat white. It really hit the spot! My whole family loved their dishes and the service was quick and super friendly!! My son is allergic to dairy and they even carry vegan muffins, which was a huge hit!! read more
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2436 Polk St
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Russian Hill
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