I absolutely love this place…read more The coffee, tea and treats are all top notch. I usually try something new every single time. I love the saffron, rose and lotus milk cake. It's so delicious and makes my little girl and I so happy. Come here to destress, do some work or catch up with friends. It's an absolute joy whenever I stop by. I love it here.

Oh man! If you get the chance to stop into a Delah Coffee shop, I highly recommend it!…read more Our group stopped in this morning while staying overnight in the Financial District. It's an Arabic coffee shop with great service and a quiet, relaxed vibe. The decor is incredibly cute and tasteful--honestly a great spot to work remotely. I ordered the pistachio latte and OMG. One of the best things I've ever had in my life. Seriously. They also have a variety of treats, from savory to sweet. Each baklava order comes with two pieces, so obviously I had to try a few. Pictured are the chocolate, walnut, and traditional. The chocolate was SO, SO good.

My freezer is too full from too many trips to Costco. But after a while, I JUST DONT WANT TO COOK…read more I am scrolling through my favorite TGTG choices. Up pops Viva Cafe. I remember how much I liked it. It is a tiny hole in the wall, easily found by smelling the wonderful aromas. If I worked downtown, this would definitely be my go to spot. I ordered 2 meals, each had 2 pieces of chicken, rice, beans and I think cabbage. Wonderfully flavored and enough to share. It felt healthy to me, none of this unnecessary goop. Let the ingredients and spices shine. Since hubby and I shared a meal, we have one left. YAY. The owner/chef is so friendly definitely recognizing his regulars. Highly recommend.

Phenomenal place…read more THE spot to get hearty, home cooked takeaway meals for a reasonable price: Baked salmon, chicken and rice, polenta, BBQ pork and more. The entrees are deeply flavorful and full of perfectly cooked fresh vegetables including carrots and cabbage. They use a heavy hand with garlic in their chicken and rice dish that made it especially savory. I ordered two Too Good To Go boxes that gave me a day off from cooking. I'll definitely return to choose entrees from their extensive carousel of items; one of us is definitely getting the chicken & rice! Super friendly service, welcoming atmosphere as if you're family. FiDi spot so open weekdays until 2 or 2:30. You gotta try this spot!

This was definitely my first time ever coming to San Francisco's Chinatown. I've actually only been…read moreto the one in New York!! This one is a fraction of the size, but it's easier to get to for me! Hee. I will say if you park on the street, make sure you turn your wheels the correct way!! Sadly out in front of this coffee shop we got a $273 ticket because our wheels returned the wrong way. I actually didn't think that this street had that much of an incline, but safety first! What a happy note, my boyfriend won $20 scratch off here and his sister got $15 of another series of scratch off tickets! Lol as we congratulated each other on our weddings, other people came in. Hee I also love the mural that was being painted outside and there was an artist or two out there, painting it as we walked by! I honestly love the community aspect of these beautiful heroes that give so much detail about US history, especially within are many different cultural nationalities! I will definitely come back to this coffee shop and get more items! About a block away is the Bruce Lee Mural, in case you're looking for that!! Hee

I was in Chinatown for the night market and noticed that this cafe was opened later than their…read morestore hours is typically stated. Their signage outside was what drew me in, the drinks looked vibrant and delicious. Upon entering the store I was greeted by who I assume is the owner of the establishment. I ordered an iced ube matcha latte and a hot mocha. Unfortunately both drinks were severely underwhelming. Just by looking at the matcha color, you could tell there was barely any matcha powder. Still i wanted to give it a chance so I took a sip. All I tasted was the oat milk, i couldnt taste any sweetness, matcha, nor ube. The mocha was a similar story, it was really watery and didn't taste remotely like mocha. Maybe I ordered the wrong drinks but it was a very unpleasant experience. Plus there were two beta fish in these small vases being used as decoration.. they looked pretty lifeless :/

I highly reccomend trying this espresso bar in SF. This…read moreplace is excellent for espresso and cold brew. I can't wait to try their other menu items. The service was excellent. Very attentive to your needs. Ambiance is what to expect from all coffee shops. Only difference is no seating.

Had a really bizarre and unnecessarily rude experience here today…read more When my coworker and I walked in, we were standing toward the front of the cafe and didn't realize we were in the wrong spot to order. Instead of just pointing us in the right direction, the person working gave us attitude about it. We apologized and explained that we thought we were supposed to stand where we were, and he responded with something along the lines of, "Well, the cashier is here, so you should be standing here." Just a weirdly hostile interaction over a very normal mistake. Then I ordered my coffee and asked for vanilla. He told me they didn't have any, so I said no problem and asked if they had another sweetener. His response was, "No, we don't. I don't do that here." I said, "Oh, okay, interesting," and he responded, "Yeah, that's why there are other coffee shops. You don't have to come here if you don't want to." I also asked for 2% milk, and again got a very curt "I don't do 2% milk," instead of just telling me what they did have. I happily switched to oat milk -- none of my requests were a big deal to me, and I wasn't upset that they didn't have what I originally asked for. It was entirely the attitude. Not sure why every interaction needed to come with so much sass, especially when we were being perfectly polite. Coffee was fine, but the service made the whole experience uncomfortable. Definitely won't be back, and if you're expecting friendly or welcoming service, I'd go somewhere else.

One of my favorite cafes in FiDi…read more I like the vibes here. Mostly ample seating, except when it gets super busy. I usually get their grab and go items and enjoy them inside. The salads are fresh. I've also had the pesto pasta salad a few times. Only thing is I believe the pesto is made with pistachio and arugula, but not any basil. I much prefer pesto made with basil. I mean, it's not really pesto if it's not made with basil. At least not in my book, and I think most Italians would agree. The Roasted Salmon Filet was a bit on the dry side, but they do use loch duart salmon My friends like their coffee, but I can't personally speak to that. It's definitely not inexpensive, but you're probably paying for the location, and I must admit I always just like hanging here. The main downside for me though is the VERY limited street parking in the area. No fault of the business, just fact.

SF's erewhon! Pretty aesthetic grocery shop with less selection than erewhon. They also have $20…read moresmoothies and I tried the Berry Glow, which is great for skin health and has strawberries, almond milk, maca powder, mct oil, maple, avocado, yogurt, dates, coconut cream & sea moss gel. The consistency was really thick and creamy, but just at a steep price point.

Sooo good! I got their hojicha cream latte and it was amazing. Perfectly creamy, flavorful, and not…read moretoo sweet. The place is pretty small, so there isn't a ton of seating, but it's definitely worth swinging by. Will absolutely be coming back!

Drinks + Ice Cream 8/10…read more Matcha Mango Latte was really good. The mango was a little over powering, but overall really good and left me wanting more. Would go back for another! Matcha Ube Latte was unfortunately not as good. I had high hopes for this one since the employees said it was one of their most popular drinks, but the drink tasted a bit odd, almost savory like it had cross contamination? As someone whose go to is an ube matcha latte, I've had a lot of them and this one is not it. I shared it with 5 other family members and we only finished about half of it. Perhaps we just got a bad batch. Matcha soft serve was delicious. Often I find ice cream to be too sweet or milky, but this soft serve was perfect with a nice strong matcha flavor. Service 7/10 Order is through a kiosk system. It can get a bit busy, but receiving our order took about 10 minutes. Ambiance 7/10 They had about 5 tables/seating areas. Would be good for a small group of 2-5. Bathroom is a single stall and requires passcode. Overall clean, but the toilet seat had no screws and was not secured. Therefore it slid off the toilet. Area around Kiss of Matcha had some police activity around sunset time. I would just be aware of the surroundings. It's my second time visiting a Kiss of Matcha location in SF and I would definitely come back again!

One of my favorite neighborhood restaurants just changed their menu from Japanese to Thai, leaving…read moreme without a nearby spot to enjoy my long-time favorite karaage. My wife and I tried V Cafe for the first time yesterday. She ordered the Unagi Bowl, which she liked very much. I ordered the Japanese Fried Chicken appetizer. While it's not exactly the same as karaage, it was close enough for me. Just as importantly, in a neighborhood where more and more restaurants are serving heavily salted wings, this dish won't push my sodium intake up to "headache" level. Staff was very friendly, and it was clear that everyone was hustling. Wifey and I will definitely return.

The food was okay…read more The breakfast burrito was priced right. However, the eggs were hot and steamed the avocado, and I am weird about hot avocado. It was a little too gloopy, and towards the end I didn't feel like continuing. If I were to reorder, I would not have the avocado or the spinach in the burrito, and I would have potatoes and eggs instead. Other people in the group had bagel sandwiches which were really gloopy as well (half the avocado squirted out of one), multiple napkins were ineffective at keeping it under control. They ended up using a fork. For all that, it was a little overpriced for a to-go bagel sandwich and the ingredients were not quite what was ordered via kiosk. The poke bowl needed more sauce for flavor; it barely covered the top layer of rice. Order at a touchpad. There is a seat for one inside, but it's pretty cramped. There are two tables outside, with room for two people each. It's also near St. Mary's Square, which is a very pleasant park for to-go outdoor dining.

Matcha Cafe Maiko is a popular spot for matcha throughout the Bay Area and across the nation. While…read morehosting some family friends from Japan, we realized they were missing matcha, so we decided to drop in. Their Chinatown location is a small shop. Not much space to wait in line or to pick up your items. Hence, Ordering is simple: place your order and pay at the counter, then wait for your number to be called. Minimal service interaction and not a good place to hang out, since it's primarily a to-go spot. I got the Matcha Latte with Soy Milk, and they got the Matcha Soft Serve. She said the soft cream tastes like Japan, and I agree. My matcha latte was good, definitely earthy and well-balanced. Personally, it was a bit too sweet for me, so I'd ask for less sweetness next time. If you're in Chinatown and craving matcha, Matcha Cafe Maiko is the way to go! It's a popular spot with long lines, but it's worth a visit. Find them at the corner of Grant Ave., with limited street parking nearby.

I've been to this franchise of Matcha coffee shops a handful of times before but only in the south…read moreBay/Silicon Valley. This is my first time going to one in Chinatown. Service was as fast as it could be since their menu is all the same. We got a Matcha lemonade and oh hot Matcha latte for my sore throat. Everything tasted delicious and we got a sample of the Matcha soft serve also! We got our food within five minutes and we're out the door! This particular store was rather small, but I would definitely go back again since the café itself is very consistent on its flavor from location to location! I appreciate the consistency and delicious much flavor!!

The Nutty tastes like a Ferraro Rocher. The chocolate one was really good. I wish they made…read moresmoothies in a thicker texture though. I don't know if it's healthy but it tastes good so I'll be back.

This shop offers both food and drinks. Perfect ambiance in the heart of downtown SF. The interior…read moreis an aesthetically pleasing modern design. Staff is friendly and drinks were made fast. I ordered the iced matcha latte which was pretty decent. It had that tone of earthy and silky taste and texture. Also, I think this is my first time having iced matcha latte with oat milk and it was pretty good. I might just get oat milk on a regular basis for all my future matcha cravings. I highly recommend this place as a working/study space. Quiet, glass walls so you don't feel suffocated, clean tables.

I recently returned to Maison Nico with friends, and while I was sad they had run out of the…read moreBrioche Feuilletée by late morning on a Saturday (~10:30 AM), I decided to pick up a baguette for the week. The cafe was packed at this hour, as it appears to be a popular brunch spot as well. I'll have to come back to try their quiche next time! I broke off a piece of the baguette when I got home, and this was by far one of the best baguettes I've found in the city so far. A cross between a traditional French baguette and sourdough, the texture was perfectly spongy and chewy with a slightly tangy flavor. I froze the rest of the baguette to enjoy throughout the week, and the texture miraculously held up.

This was a local bakery nearby our office that is apparently a well-acclaimed bakery worth trying…read more My coworkers have been recommending this place for the longest time and after finally trying it, it was definitely worth it. I wasn't sure what to order, so I ordered the first 2 items I saw: the seasonal twice-baked croissant and some brioche curry/turmeric-based pastry? (I couldn't find it on the site lol) The seasonal twice-baked croissant was amazing! It was a blueberry croissant filled with blueberries and blueberry jam within. They didn't hold back on the filling. There was an almond crumble on top of the croissant, which added so much more taste and flavor to the pastry itself. Like I was truly in awe. The second pastry I ordered, which I didn't take a photo of, was the brioche curry/turmeric-based pastry. I didn't read when I ordered it, so I ate it completely surprised by the taste. I love a savory pastry, which was a perfect addition for my lunch. The flavors were good, but the turmeric flavor was a little overpowering and not really my favorite. For the 2 I ordered, I'd say it was pretty good overall. For all the other things I wasn't able to order, I appreciated this bakery's variety of spreads and flavors offered. I'll absolutely be back for more to try!