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    Hardware Coffee

    4.8 (18 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Caili C.

    I stopped by this cute coffee stand in Ghiradelli Square for a much needed coffee and got the seasonal peppermint bark latte. Unfortunately the latte was way too sweet for me, the amount of syrup was cloyingly sweet and masked any taste of espresso in the latte. I wish I had required the drink to be less sweet because I honestly couldn't finish even half. I would try another drink from Hardware Coffee but I have to say my first experience was such a disappointment as the kiosk is super cute and I was really looking forward to a holiday latte. I'd still give it 4 starts as it may have just been one bad drink.

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    3 months ago

    Great coffee! I excellent service! Never disappoints! Make sure to stop by! The basics to specialty drinks- can't go wrong

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    3 months ago

    Coffee is great quality, as is the food which is super fresh and tasty. Very nice decor and staff is very helpful and friendly ...

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    3 months ago

    A perfectly caffeinated pit stop for a day with the kids @ Ghirardelli! Great matcha lattes + friendly service! I'll be back!

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    3 months ago

    Great coffee at a beautiful venue...special coffee for serious coffee fans...friendly baristas with great spirit...ask for KevMo...

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    10 months ago

    This place is awesome!!! The customer service will make you drive from Oakland, no lie. Kevin is so kind

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    1 year ago

    Damn good coffee with delightful service. Great way to start the day out by the water.

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    It's been a little over a year since my first time trying B&C, and things have definitely changed…read moresince then--in a good way! I definitely feel like the team implementing the 7:45AM start time to line up has helped a lot. Not only is it better for the neighbors, but it also makes the whole experience feel a lot less chaotic compared to showing up super early and scrambling to get in line. Everything feels much calmer and organized now. As for the pastries: To be honest, it really depends on what you like. I'm one that gravitates towards pretty much anything with meat and chocolate. Because of that, most of their savory/meaty and creamy pastries are always a must for me. They're super flaky, flavorful and decadent. You can really tell how much time and effort they put into making everything as high quality as possible, especially since you can see them making everything from the window while waiting in line. All in all, I think there's been a lot of improvement over the past year with some trial and error. Their pastries have always been delicious and I personally think it's worth the wait. I recommend getting to the area closer to 7:45AM so you have a better chance of being towards the front of the line. If not, it's still better to come before opening, I just wouldn't recommend getting there right before they open. By then it's not guaranteed that you'll get everything you want since they do run out depending on how many people are there.

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