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I missed my bus to work so I stopped by Higher Grounds and I'm so glad I found this gem. It's small, local spot serving up breakfast/brunch, and great coffee. It's cash/venmo only!!! It is incredibly cozy and welcoming. I got a flat white, $4? I enjoyed the coffee in the corner, enjoying the morning and sparked a conversation with a local. The guy running the space is a strong one man show! I love coffee shops like this, it feels like you're in your SF community. You're supporting real neighbors running their business. I highly recommend stopping by with friends. It's such a great gem in Glen Park!
This is a neighborhood place manned by only 1 person. My daughter and I were staying near Twin Peaks for a couple of nights so we wanted to explore the neighborhood's breakfast joints. My daughter had the Croissant French Toast and I had the Simple Italian Crepe. I also got an extra omelette by accident. I didn't realize it was a meal. I mistook as a side by accident. The crepe and the croissant french toast were delicious. We enjoyed them. We would love to explore other options when we are back in the town. Payment: Cash or Venmo only Parking: metered street
I stumbled upon the cafe one day and only got a bagel with cream cheese and coffee. I returned the following week to try a crepe. Great decision. The man behind the counter does it all and was professional handling multiple orders at once. Please be patient waiting for food. I ordered the chicken delight crepe. Presentation was lovely and the side salad was a nice touch. This savory crepe was delicious and filling. I would definitely return to try something new. Ps. Cash or Venmo only.
The kind of place you just don't see anymore. A true one man show. Came on a Thursday morning for a late breakfast - you order up front with the only guy there and then you find a seat. Cash only or venmo. When it gets busy, the order can take a bit of time, but with this, patience is a virtue and really, it is just one guy and he's super nice. The spot is a small, cozy place for a nice small brunch with a few friends. FOOD: All crepes that I've tried here are pretty dang good. Each one with a side of a simple garden salad that helps lighten up your plate and a nice serving of potatoes that are your standard breakfast potatoes but done well. Crepe itself is light and crispy, each filled with a very solid amount of well thought out combination of fillings that are each cooked to perfection. Most recently I had the puttanesca, which was served with a side of sour cream. This combination of flavors with the cheese, mushrooms, and sour cream was an excellent way to start my day. I've also had the curry crepe as well which is also an interesting combination but overall delicious as well. A bit more depth of flavor with the curry. Overall, a super cute place to have a nice brunch. The owner is super kind and does a great job with this place. I will definitely be back - see you there.
Such a cute mom and pop coffee shop in glen park! Get the mocha almond latte or ask for any latte with almond syrup - it's SOO good. 10/10 will be back :)
Absolutely delicious! Out of this world, service is so sweet, the man is the host/ cook/barista/ and server! Expeditious, efficient and the craziest part his memory! He had multiple orders and (not that I saw) were written down. The crepes were so special, we got the blintz, and the Banana, strawberry, Nutella. We also had the Borgia coffee, hot chocolate and the cappuccino. It's nice and peaceful ambience. Must come and have a nice slow morning
It's seems the parks in San Francisco are good places to eat. Although my neighborhood has some dog parks where the dogs eat there is a park that also attracts us humans and it's also a neighborhood park. In the Glen Park neighborhood in San Francisco you will find a spot where the neighbors congregate to grab espressos along with their delicious crepes at Higher Grounds Coffee House. I acknowledge that the internet and social media still exist but I kept this spot under wraps like a crepe for years. There is limited seating on the weekends and it's the neighborhood original IYKYK spot in San Francisco which closes by 3pm. I usually have their vegetarian pesto crepe which had mushrooms , pesto feta and jack cheese and it's so tasty. From the walls to the roof this spot is filled with lots of charm. First the roof inside is covered with real coffee bags. The walls have interesting art of local San Francisco businesses . The good vibes here is a reflection of the neighborhood. It's a hidden gem on Chenery and the cross street of Diamond. Whether you are around the diamond of Oracle Park or at the Glen Park neighborhood on Diamond street there are good drinks and food gems at the parks of San Francisco. Higher Ground Coffee House is where " a little nice place to eat" is their manifesto and where you can start the day off with a cup of espresso You can eat inside, take it to go in a box or eat it al fresco, I recommend the crepe with feta and jack cheese , mushroom with pesto
Rating this place pretty highly. I ordered the pesto mushroom crepe and it was incredible. The mushrooms were cooked to absolute perfection, melty cheese and the boldest pesto flavor. Couldn't have asked for a better crepe. The potato's were soft boiled, instead of crispy but still very good. I've truly never had a side salad like the one that comes with the savory crepes. Overall the aesthetic is gorgeous, rustic, vintage, classic, the service is friendly and the food is incredible. Highly recommend
I love this cafe with all my heart. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. The chef was super attentive and wonderful. I got the salsa crepe with a latte and my goodness it was so delicious. I love this cafe!
Delicious hot off the grill savory crepes and sweet crepes in a cozy, rustic cabin feel like restaurant with large windows to people watch. Portions are huge and cooked and served with lots of love.
Homey local cafe situated in the corner. Feels like being in some grandparents' home; the owner is a one man show who does everything - order, cook, clean. I had a savory crepe which comes with small potatoes and green salad. Wonderful visit to soak in the neighborhood flavor.
Cute local spot. My food was good, but my chai latte was not great. THE WAIT None on the Thursday before Christmas at 10:30am. There is seating for maybe 14 people inside, and my friend and I got the last table for two. THE SERVICE One sweet old man taking orders and making everything. The food took a while but it was totally understandable! THE COST $21.85 total including tax/tip for a chai latte and crepe. You can pay on Venmo and add in separate tip. THE FOOD * Chai Latte - 2 stars This was over-sweetened (coming from a sweet tooth), and there was no foam or texture. Not worth getting this. * Blintz Crepe - 3.5 stars Great crepe and ricotta cheese. The strawberries weren't fresh (either canned or frozen/thawed).
2 months ago
15 days ago
Quaint ambience, great portions, and tasty bites made this a fantastic Sunday morning stop. read more
24 days ago
Best breakfast ever!!! My husband and I got married in Glen Park 30 years ago, this was always our favorite spot. We are visiting SF today and came by for old times sake and it's the exact same amazing food and owner still going!! Heart warming and belly filling wonderful place!!! We shared what we used to order, the Alla Milanese and the Florentine crepes, so good!!! We will return every chance we get!! read more
4 months ago
I missed my bus to work so I stopped by Higher Grounds and I'm so glad I found this gem. It's small, local spot serving up breakfast/brunch, and great coffee. It's cash/venmo only!!! It is incredibly cozy and welcoming. I got a flat white, $4? I enjoyed the coffee in the corner, enjoying the morning and sparked a conversation with a local. The guy running the space is a strong one man show! I love coffee shops like this, it feels like you're in your SF community. You're supporting real neighbors running their business. I highly recommend stopping by with friends. It's such a great gem in Glen Park! read more
This is a neighborhood place manned by only 1 person. My daughter and I were staying near Twin Peaks for a couple of nights so we wanted to explore the neighborhood's breakfast joints. My daughter had the Croissant French Toast and I had the Simple Italian Crepe. I also got an extra omelette by accident. I didn't realize it was a meal. I mistook as a side by accident. The crepe and the croissant french toast were delicious. We enjoyed them. We would love to explore other options when we are back in the town. Payment: Cash or Venmo only Parking: metered street read more
I stumbled upon the cafe one day and only got a bagel with cream cheese and coffee. I returned the following week to try a crepe. Great decision. The man behind the counter does it all and was professional handling multiple orders at once. Please be patient waiting for food. I ordered the chicken delight crepe. Presentation was lovely and the side salad was a nice touch. This savory crepe was delicious and filling. I would definitely return to try something new. Ps. Cash or Venmo only. read more
The kind of place you just don't see anymore. A true one man show. Came on a Thursday morning for a late breakfast - you order up front with the only guy there and then you find a seat. Cash only or venmo. When it gets busy, the order can take a bit of time, but with this, patience is a virtue and really, it is just one guy and he's super nice. The spot is a small, cozy place for a nice small brunch with a few friends. FOOD: All crepes that I've tried here are pretty dang good. Each one with a side of a simple garden salad that helps lighten up your plate and a nice serving of potatoes that are your standard breakfast potatoes but done well. Crepe itself is light and crispy, each filled with a very solid amount of well thought out combination of fillings that are each cooked to perfection. Most recently I had the puttanesca, which was served with a side of sour cream. This combination of flavors with the cheese, mushrooms, and sour cream was an excellent way to start my day. I've also had the curry crepe as well which is also an interesting combination but overall delicious as well. A bit more depth of flavor with the curry. Overall, a super cute place to have a nice brunch. The owner is super kind and does a great job with this place. I will definitely be back - see you there. read more
10 months ago
Such a cute mom and pop coffee shop in glen park! Get the mocha almond latte or ask for any latte with almond syrup - it's SOO good. 10/10 will be back :) read more
5 months ago
Absolutely delicious! Out of this world, service is so sweet, the man is the host/ cook/barista/ and server! Expeditious, efficient and the craziest part his memory! He had multiple orders and (not that I saw) were written down. The crepes were so special, we got the blintz, and the Banana, strawberry, Nutella. We also had the Borgia coffee, hot chocolate and the cappuccino. It's nice and peaceful ambience. Must come and have a nice slow morning read more
29 days ago
8 months ago
It's seems the parks in San Francisco are good places to eat. Although my neighborhood has some dog parks where the dogs eat there is a park that also attracts us humans and it's also a neighborhood park. In the Glen Park neighborhood in San Francisco you will find a spot where the neighbors congregate to grab espressos along with their delicious crepes at Higher Grounds Coffee House. I acknowledge that the internet and social media still exist but I kept this spot under wraps like a crepe for years. There is limited seating on the weekends and it's the neighborhood original IYKYK spot in San Francisco which closes by 3pm. I usually have their vegetarian pesto crepe which had mushrooms , pesto feta and jack cheese and it's so tasty. From the walls to the roof this spot is filled with lots of charm. First the roof inside is covered with real coffee bags. The walls have interesting art of local San Francisco businesses . The good vibes here is a reflection of the neighborhood. It's a hidden gem on Chenery and the cross street of Diamond. Whether you are around the diamond of Oracle Park or at the Glen Park neighborhood on Diamond street there are good drinks and food gems at the parks of San Francisco. Higher Ground Coffee House is where " a little nice place to eat" is their manifesto and where you can start the day off with a cup of espresso You can eat inside, take it to go in a box or eat it al fresco, I recommend the crepe with feta and jack cheese , mushroom with pesto read more
Rating this place pretty highly. I ordered the pesto mushroom crepe and it was incredible. The mushrooms were cooked to absolute perfection, melty cheese and the boldest pesto flavor. Couldn't have asked for a better crepe. The potato's were soft boiled, instead of crispy but still very good. I've truly never had a side salad like the one that comes with the savory crepes. Overall the aesthetic is gorgeous, rustic, vintage, classic, the service is friendly and the food is incredible. Highly recommend read more
2 years ago
3 months ago
Homey local cafe situated in the corner. Feels like being in some grandparents' home; the owner is a one man show who does everything - order, cook, clean. I had a savory crepe which comes with small potatoes and green salad. Wonderful visit to soak in the neighborhood flavor. read more
Cute local spot. My food was good, but my chai latte was not great. THE WAIT None on the Thursday before Christmas at 10:30am. There is seating for maybe 14 people inside, and my friend and I got the last table for two. THE SERVICE One sweet old man taking orders and making everything. The food took a while but it was totally understandable! THE COST $21.85 total including tax/tip for a chai latte and crepe. You can pay on Venmo and add in separate tip. THE FOOD * Chai Latte - 2 stars This was over-sweetened (coming from a sweet tooth), and there was no foam or texture. Not worth getting this. * Blintz Crepe - 3.5 stars Great crepe and ricotta cheese. The strawberries weren't fresh (either canned or frozen/thawed). read more
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Wow what a cool gem of a find in Glenn Park. Conveniently closes to Bart and has an amazing selection of breakfast dishes to choose from. It's the perfect neighborhood coffee stop too. Not many seats inside but has 3 tables in the street that are perfect for sunny days. The allá toscana was phenomenal and was a total change up to the ordinary breakfast egg plate you find at most places. I ordered it with eggs and it included Kalamata olives, avo, mozzarella , tomatoes, olive oil, sour cream and just really surprised me how well it came together. The eggs were cooked perfectly. It's served pretty much like an omelette. It comes with potatoes and a salad along with pre buttered toast which I appreciated the nice attention to detail. It's massive in size and could totally be shared. They only take cash or Venmo and only one guy was working but he took care of everyone quickly and with amazing service. Definitely check out this place if you read more
Delightful neighborhood spot in Glen Park. At 8am on the dot, a group of elderly neighbors began gathering and chatting with one another. I felt quite sheepish taking out my laptop. The Florentine crepe I ordered was also delicious. Cash is preferred, though you can also pay with Venmo. read more
1 year ago
Delicious Crepes many variations sweet and savory Service a one man show, very quick and can I say delicious one more time lots of food.. very quaint but comfortable. read more
2 years ago
If you're in the Glen park area, We highly suggest you visit "Higher Grounds Coffee House!" On the corner of Diamond and Chenery this place has taste that reminds you of home and a vibe that feels the same. Small and Comfortable and packed with delicious food. The chef made our food with love although it was one person cooking, he moved with efficiency and speed. My wife had the "Canneloni with a Borgia" to drink and I had the "Chicken Delight with a Au Lait" to drink and the food was hot and delicious! We highly recommend supporting and tasting this place for yourself! read more
5 months ago
10 months ago
Cute little place that specializes in coffee and crepes. The savory crepes come with potatoes and salad and are very filling. A large selection to choose from as well as omelettes. Everything is made to order and is very fresh. Crepes run about $14-17 each. read more
4 years ago
Wonderful place, take your time here, great lattes, many choices of food. Coffee, Crepes, blintzes, bagels, eggs. Tasty food! We were there when one great guy was cook, barista, server, cashier and order taker. He managed it all by working fast and hard- and smiling when he looked up. 2 Others came to help- thank goodness! Pretty & homey atmosphere, wood floors, tables, coffee sack ceiling. Relaxing small cafe. A locals favorite, friendly customers, conversations get started in line. Outdoor deck - 3 tables and limited inside seating. Lovely windows looking out. Outdoor area has several sociable dogs enjoying the ambience and hoping something falls off a plate. read more
Highly recommend this cute cafe! Their food menu consists of crepes, croissants, bagels, and French toast. The savory crepes come with potatoes and salad. We ordered the croissant French toast (comes with strawberries) and a plain crepe with bacon. Both were delicious! And the man behind the counter cooked everything himself. The potatoes and Chai were made to order. Cash or Venmo only! read more
1 year ago
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3 years ago
A lovely, quaint, unpretentious café making delicious, unique crepes in an adorable neighborhood. The cannelloni crepe was outstanding - the sauce was really flavorful. The chef is fantastic. Will definitely be back soon! read more
2 years ago
I made a visit to Higher Grounds Coffee House during my recent trip to San Francisco. I was looking for somewhere to grab breakfast and Higher Grounds was really close to the Airbnb I was staying at & I'm glad I found out about this Coffee House! It's a small & charming neighborhood business and I'm glad that it has survived during COVID. There was only one worker during the morning time when I went. I'm assuming that he was the owner. He was really working hard to take orders and make the food. The shop was takeout only. No indoor or outdoor seating. My friends and I got the Shrimp Crepe, Croissant French Toast & Chicken Delight Crepe! These savory crepes were so delicious! They were packed with ingredients and taste! I also enjoyed the side of potatoes & salad that it came with. The Croissant French Toast was on point with the flavor and sweetness. I will definitely be coming back here the next time I visit SF! Please make sure to stop by and support this small business if you can. read more
2 years ago
Such a cute, homey hole-in-the-wall! One man runs the entire place, with such passion and joy that it makes you want to quit your day job and open a cafe too. The crepes are so delicious, and made fresh. Be patient with the food, it's not quick service. Just note that it's cash/Venmo only read more
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691 Chenery St
San Francisco, CA 94131
Glen Park
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Do they have any vegan options?
No vegan options for food (except for bagels with no cream cheese) when we visited today. Coffee can be made with non-dairy milk alternatives.
Is this place dog friendly?
There is outdoor seating as of now and I saw someone sitting next to me with a dog :)
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