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    Joy's Place

    4.0 (718 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Classy
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    Quiet
    Good for working

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    Mango cheesecake thread shaved ice & triple berry waffle
    Gillian A.

    Dude.....after visiting SF during an abnormal intense heat wave earlier this month, I should shut up about heat waves in the Sacramento area lol. The rather delirium-inducing high humidity in SF at the time made me and my sis search for any cool-food spots in close vicinity, and, wow, the bingsoo here......one of the best that I've had. It uses silk thread shaved ice, which makes the ice even *more* melt-in-your-mouth. We particularly had the mango cheesecake thread shaved ice and although it's kinda silly that it has a thick cheesecake slab on top of the shaved ice (very YouTube-mukbang-esque lol) it made the whole bingsoo filling. Also, major props that the mango chunks are freshly cut and perfectly ripe!!! We also had the triple berry waffle. Amazingly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Not overly sweet either. The fruit in this one also tasted like it was fresh off of a farmers market. Overall very quite pleased on both desserts. Lots of care seemed to be put into them. Restaurant-tier for sure but at a low-key mom-and-pop cafe.....kinda like the best of both worlds. :p

    Interior
    Winn H.

    Joy's place is well decorated cafe that's open late with excellent Wi-Fi. I stopped by for my go-to - an iced latte - and the beans left a mixed feeling with me. My initial taste and texture descriptions were burnt, sweet, and slightly watery. They boasted a bitter, nutty profile that had the lightest tinge of sweet from the milk. Something feels missing from the base flavor profile, and nothing quite "pops" - almost like the they're are fighting to be featured. The cup itself was also quite tiny for what it was worth. To access the Wi-Fi, you'll have to ask for the password, or it's printed out on a receipt. The staff member assisting me was not too welcoming and felt disgruntled that I had asked. The Wi-Fe is - as advertised - quite fast, and their winter theme was an enjoyable, relaxing environment to work in. Additionally, applause to their incorporation of working in a design to the cracked door!

    Fabian S.

    Peanut butter latte was unique and extremely tasty, the barista even gave me a tip on how to drink it

    Peanutbutter cream latte

    The peanutbutter cream latte is amazing! It is more like dessert with the caffeine. So glad I tried it! It is like heaven in a cup!

    Bulgogi Sandwich
    Catherine M.

    While visiting San Francisco, we stopped by this cute shop to grab a cappuccino and a bulgogi sandwich. Plenty of seating inside. I normally skip breakfast and rarely eat beef but I'm so glad I tried the bulgogi sandwich. It was spectacular! The bread was perfectly toasted and the balance of meat to veggies was perfect. It was deliciously seasoned and one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time!

    Bulgogi Sandwich Coffee
    Dean N.

    Tasty Sandwich and coffee, counter service and a quiet cafe. I could work in there. They have a lot of food items not mentioned in Yelps* menu.

    Bulgogi Sandwich
    Michael G.

    Joy's Place is a great cafe near Union Square. I happened upon this place after work one day and I've enjoyed their offerings a lot. Notable standouts: 1. Peanut Butter Cream Latte- seems like the pb cream is homemade, or the peanut halves are a nice touch. 2. Bulgogi Sandwich 3. Breakfast Sandwich The space can sit a fair amount of people. Bright and airy. Clean bathrooms. Thanks Team JP!

    Janine C.

    When i crave lunch, I tend to frequent some of the same places closer to Mission or even Union Square as they're always within walking distance. But there was something about this Thursday...I was craving something sweet and pulled out yelp to see what places I had not tried yet and of course. I saw photos of sweet croissants with ice cream and yes, I had to. But once I entered the building, everything changed. The place is so cute, it's a coffee shop unlike any other. A nice backdrop perfect for photo opportunities, a clean and minimalist design. Forget what the headlines are telling you about San Francisco, the city is still pretty much alive in small businesses such as this. Gazing upon the menu, i immediately went for the bulgogi sandwich. How could I not? About 5-8 minutes later I had the sandwich in hand and it smelled amazing. This was STUFFED. Did I forget to say no cheese, yeah I did but I did not mind. The only thing I wish didn't happen was that the bread got soggy from all the good stuff. I became curious and wondered what it would be like to have this on Dutch crunch bread...probably as amazing. My mouth is watering just imagining the moment I opened that box...the aromas. It was like Korean bbq without the smell lingering on me. Oh; and what happened to the sandwich you ask? Well I hate one half and was so stuffed I gave the other half away. Next time I will FOR SURE get the dessert. The Nutella and ice cream is calling my name. If you haven't stopped by yet, it is worth trying for that sandwich.

    Amy A.

    Must visit for the cream latte. The cream top is so good! They call it a cream latte it's like cold foam.

    peanut butter cream latte
    Sarah C.

    I love peanut butter and unfortunately the peanut butter cream latte wasn't peanut buttery enough :( wish they infused the flavor into the base milk; you have to mix thoroughly just to get some pb taste. the specialty lattes are kind of pricey for the size but the sandwiches look good

    Joy's Breakfast Sandwich
    Scarlett H.

    There are many small coffee shops/ breakfast places in the Lower Nob Hill area. I think this one is one of the lower priced one where you can still get a cup of coffee for about $3. Their breakfast sandwiches are also reasonably priced around $7. Cute and clean place; service is fast.... somehow they seem less busy than most other places in the morning. Menu seems a bit limited with fewer selections than other places. Did not try their "main attraction" - the Croffle as it was too early for ice cream. But it looks like a great treat so will come back on a day when I need one!

    Turkey Sandwich
    Troy B.

    Popped in here for a quick lunch on a Sunday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised! It wasn't crowded at all when we visited which was a big plus, as we didn't need to wait very long. I got the Matcha Latte and the Turkey Sandwich. Honestly, both were delicious. The Turkey Sandwich is huge and did not skimp on the fillings, so we actually had some leftover to take home. And the matcha flavor in the latte was strong, and I can tell they use a higher quality matcha. However, I will say the prices here are fairly steep. The latte in particular was like $8 and it came in a pretty small cup.

    Latte

    I got the regular latte. It was nothing fancy and actually tasted nothing like coffee, and it was $5.25 for a small size. It was basically just a cup in my hand to drink while I strolled around Union Square. Gentleman was nice, and a very nice interior so it's the reason for the 2 stars. Maybe this place is known for other things aside coffee, I have yet to try next time.

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    9 months ago

    If you're from la and you're looking for a strong flavorful drip coffee then this place is it!

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    Maybe the dessert and coffee are good but the sandwiches are not. Burnt bread and 85% lettuce. Maybe dude just messed up our order

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