This is truthfully my new favorite coffee shop in the city. Latinx-owned, just enough seating to…read morenever feel busy, and great food to match the great drinks. I went on a weekday and was hoping to get some work done. Most of the seats were available when I got there and the staff kindly shared the WiFi. They were overall extremely friendly and just their vibe made me want to go back again. I think a pitfall of a lot of SF coffee shops is the food, but both the drinks and food were superb and just what I needed to kickstart my day. They have unique flavors and seasonal drinks. I'm inspired to make my way through the menu! PS if you're a transit girly like me, this is right along the K line!

San Francisco is full of coffee shops and there is so many different ones throughout the city…read moreneighborhoods offering their own brand of charm. You can go for blocks in SF and find hardly any coffee shops and then go to certain neighborhoods where there are more than one coffee shop within a block. There is one located on Ocean ( not salty one ) Avenue in SF which has its own charm with drinks and pastries and it is called Charm Coffee. On a Summer stroll where rain drops fall and the sun comes out after I landed on Ocean ( not the beach) avenue. Inside Charm Coffee you will see a menu with toast and jam and grilled cheese like some in SF but you will also find avocado toast and cheesy quesadillas. They also matcha for Don Juan de la Matcha. I got the iced mocha which had a smooth taste and it was refreshing. I then I got the butter croissant which was flakey like some I seen on my social feed in SF. This place is a good place to make a pit stop on Ocean avenue. There is a "place" away from the "rat race" in SF which is a coffee shop with its own flavor and "taste" with a slower "pace" The weather is unpredictable in the Summer you better cover your "arm"and also be "alarm"if it rains you can go to a place to get organic coffee straight out a Latin American "coffee farm" and the place is on Ocean not the salty beach in SF but the avenue and it's called " Charm"

Yum! This place is an awesome coffee shop to grab a quick caffeine fix in the neighborhood- they…read moreeven offer a delicious decaf version of their house ube latte which I had to get. It was SO yummy, perfectly creamy and sweetened. Elena helped me at the register and was very sweet. The barista was also friendly. The whole cafe is lined with seating and local artwork. It has a calm, local vibe in here. They also offer an enticing array of fresh pastries. Check them out if you're in West Portal!

Got a beef empanada there and it was alright. Service is a coin flip, you either get someone really…read morefriendly or you get someone that gives you the Gen Z stare. Ambiance is a small cozy coffee shop.

I'm relieved I am not a CCSF student in the area because my daily caffeine intake would more than…read morelikely be this place, guaranteed!! This place is so cute!! Dog themed (even "dog parking" outside!) with dog merch. They've got some pastries and light snacks. standard run of the mill coffee drinks and then... my absolute favorite... latte einspanner! layers of cold milk, ice, espresso and whipped cream. They also make a matcha and hojicha version. Although there are other locations of Diamond Coffee, I think this is the only one that makes einspanners (please correct me if i'm wrong)

Visited on a Sunday around 10:00am with a friend, cafe had a few other guests but plenty of open…read moreseating available. Drinks: oat milk cappuccino - good, milk was bell foamed, served hot with a nice balance of espresso and oat milk -122F - good, interesting concept of an espresso served hot in an ice cold glass with some milk/cream on the bottom creating a frozen layer Food: strawberry and cream croissant waffle - okay, waffle was served warm with whipped cream and diced strawberries, waffle had a slightly tough texture, flavor was breads with a hint of sweetness Service was okay pretty quick order at the register and pick up at the counter when ready. Overall a cute cafe with a wide selection of pastries and drinks, the drinks were solid but would probably skip the croissant waffle.

My husband and I have been to Blue House Cafe twice now. It's a little out of the way for us, but…read moreit's a nice to go when we can. Both times were fairly chill. Street parking was easy. The staff are friendly and very focused when making drinks. The first time, I had a lavender vanilla latte and he had an americano. We had a good experience and I was highly impressed by the flavor of their house-made syrup. For the second time, I got an iced pandan matcha latte and my husband got a pandan latte. The pandan flavor was very nice and paired well with their matcha. We also got a spam musubi that hit spot on a Sunday morning. If we're ever in the area and need a caffeine boost, we'll definitely be back again.

I love taking advantage of sunny days and work holidays to try out small, local cafés, and Blue…read moreHouse Café has been on my list for a while. I expected a decent crowd since it was a work holiday, but I ended up being the only one there. Loved that! DRINKS: 8/10 SERVICE: 10/10 AMBIANCE: 9/10 What I ordered: Brown Sugar Toffee Nut Iced Latte with Oatmilk ($7.88) DRINKS: 8/10 I ordered a Brown Sugar Toffee Nut Iced Latte, and I thought it was good, just not the best iced latte I've ever had. Considering the price point and the size, it felt a bit expensive. To be fair, it's a specialty syrup drink, and I did substitute oat milk, so the cost makes sense. Still, I know other places that offer a slightly larger size for around the same price. My drink tasted a little watered down, but not so much that it ruined the flavor. I could still taste the brown sugar and toffee nut notes. I just wish the espresso flavor came through a bit stronger. On the bright side, I love that they use Califia Barista Oat Milk! SERVICE: 10/10 The staff were very friendly and charismatic, which added to the cheerful morning vibes... loved that! The barista made my drink fairly quickly, but I was also the only one there, haha. AMBIANCE: 9/10 This café definitely had a friendly, community vibe. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was a bulletin board and table filled with community resources, local services, pamphlets, news, and small business ads. I honestly love that. There was plenty of seating, with both group tables and bar stools available. The décor was simple yet cute, which added to the cozy atmosphere. PARKING: 9/10 (does not count toward rating) Parking wasn't as bad as I expected, especially since the café is located on a main street with nearby train stops. I appreciated that the parking spots were spacious, and there's also residential parking available. Since it was a work holiday, I thought it would be packed, but there was actually plenty of street parking.

Lovely atmosphere i love the music it builds a beauty ambiance!! There are many expensive boba…read moreshops in SF but this place feels reasonable and i'm satisfied with the products i get. My mom works nearby and she got divorced from my dad recently so i am now in the area. #feminism #fyp #service #food

The boba tastes like they're cooked just right and the sesame isn't too faded or too strong! 100%…read morewould recommend trying

They serve great quality coffee, Chill vibes, 5/5 no Drama…read more Ccccccccccccoooooooooooofffffffffeeeeeeeee

Great little coffee place in Excelsior. Place is small but it's worth trying just because of their…read moreube sweets. The street is also full of restaurants and yummy options for lunch so I definitely recommend turning your trip into a fun culinary adventure into the neighborhood. I ordered the ube tiramisu and ube tres leches. Both yummy. Coffee was good too and the place has wifi and some room for chilling with your laptop if you need to work.

This is literally my favorite boba spot in SF, with an arguably close second of Quaters/Momo Tea…read more Their tea taste is very floral, fragrant, and fresh without a hint of bitterness or processed tea taste. Parking can get tough in the area, and wait times may be longer than expected if there is a small line. I ordered a camelia milk tea with tea and lychee jelly, and it's probably one of the most floral teas I've had, arguably on par with molly tea. I found 75% sweetness to be perfect

The order kiosk was not operating…read more The boba was not acceptable, taro was a big gluey chunks. Tea tastes water down. They were out of egg waffles and other drinks. The person working there wasn't happy to be there. She seemed way too stressed out. I like ambiance, the small plant pots that the sell for $1. I think the personal touches that the owner has put into it including and the lucky cat gifting candies.

I haven't been on Ocean Avenue since our son was in middle school nearly 8 years ago. Always found…read moreinteresting local coffee shops, poke, sushi and burgers places near by. Today I dropped our recently senior rescued dog for his first grooming for us. I came upon an "Old Friend" Java on Ocean Coffee. The café is at the corner or Ocean Avenue and Faxon across the street from the former Walgreens which means amble parking! Java On Ocean Coffee is a classic San Francisco coffee place which has much more than coffee to order. There is a selection of savory breakfast items, sandwiches and smoothie! Given it was after 3 pm I ordered a Mexican Mocha and an oatmeal cookie. The café was fairly packed with nearby Riodan High School students studying about American history "New Deal" with great enthusiasm and laughter! There are 15 tables and plenty of seating including several outside but given the May gray day I cozyed under a poster of famous Mexican artist Frieda to drink my Mexican Mocha today. I look forward to future exploring Ocean Avenue including getting a smoothie or sandwich at the café!

Tried their coffee cake and chai chiller smoothie . Very close to train. Spacious. Lots of options.read more

Amazing, delicious food, always hits! I believe it's a one man show... my husband has been coming…read moresince he was a kid! Ingredients are fresh, food made to order -- did I mention, a one man show?!! How does he do it?? Highly recommend!

Best breakfast ever!!! My husband and I got married in Glen Park 30 years ago, this was always our…read morefavorite 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!!

I've been here multiple times now, and during my most recent visit last Saturday, I was happy to…read moresee the Banana Cloud Latte on their seasonal menu! Of course, I had to get it. I got it with oat milk and lightly sweet. I could definitely tell they used real bananas, which I really appreciated and liked. The amount of banana cloud was perfect, where it gave enough creaminess and banana flavor without overpowering the coffee.

Awesome coffee! Got some cups and cute t shirts merch as well. Very friendly stuff and owners…read more Clean , organized chilled atmosphere, nice to come early in the morning with plenty of parking and no lines. They got some tasty bakery n hot food too. Def recommend!