Would have been better if they don't wrap their musubi in paper, the seaweed sticks on to the paper…read moreand all falls apart

We were recently in the area and decided to stop by Avenues to pick up a few things to eat. It's a…read moresmall cafe but perfect for ordering things to go. They have a big selection of musubi that you can pick from. It's kept warm so you can buy it and eat right away. I ordered the spam breakfast banh mi and it was amazing. It has spam, eggs, pickled vegetables, fresh cilantro. You can even add jalapeños or aioli for an extra cost. Although the banh mi appears on the smaller side, it turned out to be very tasty and very filling. I'll definitely come back to try their musubi. It's the perfect spot for grabbing things to go

Stumbled upon this coffee shop while visiting San Francisco and it was everything we wanted and…read moreneeded after walking 10k+ steps. Their iced chai latte was perfectly sweetened and refreshingly cool. The Ferrero Mocha latte was a taste and visual masterpiece. The iced cold brew was also top notch- no frills and done well. The baristas were extremely helpful when we asked about unique locations to visit in the area. They were generous with their time and recommendations. Loved the added touch of free stickers. Now I'll never forget Diamond!

Nice little cafe on the corner of 31st and Judah st in the Sunset District. Very welcoming and…read morefriendly staff and the it has a chill vibe to it. Was working Outside Lands and needed a pick me up and this was the closest cafe to me so I Had to check it out. I typically don't care too much about how the place looks as long as the people are friendly and the service is great, but it has it all. Got the Coconut Americano with non fat milk and it was fire. Was able to chill and get my mind right before the event started. I'll for sure be back if I'm ever in the area.

Cute little corner coffee shop…read more Looks like they have a pretty large menu with a variety of options for sandwiches and drinks both hot and cold. I believe even smoothies. Came here with my kiddo for 1:1 time. He got a hot chocolate and muffin. I got a chai and raisin cinnamon twist. Good neighborhood spot.

August 11th is National Panini Day! August is National Panini Month AND National Sandwich Day!…read more Where else to go to accomplish three things at once... thanks to El Cafe on Taraval Street and 24th Avenue. I went with the Parkside Panini (in honor of the cafe's location in the Sunset District). The panini's combination of turkey, provolone cheese, spinach, tomato, red onion, red pepper mayo was excellent and yummy. Now you do not have to get a panini nor a sandwich only in August. Go to El Cafe anytime. The employees are friendly and in this case, made a great panini.

Whoever is running this bookstore's selection is a book curator! They have great taste! A nice mix…read moreof local reads and interesting niche books.

Just loved this charming and delightful spot! Enjoyed a Delicious peqch matcha latte and spiced…read morechocolate donut. Tasteful selection of books and gifts. Lovely aesthetic inside, beautiful garden in the back. Very kid-friendly with several spaces for children to frolic. I saw a sign that they have storytime and a boba book night for older kids- plus more events. Packed on a Saturday morning, parking was a challenge, but worth the effort.

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"

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.

This is from my experience in mid-January…read more Unless this is like... the ONLY food spot nearby or you are STARVING... I don't recommend... First off, why am I paying 10 dollars for a thin slice of bread w a THIN layer of avocado spread (which frankly seems store bought) and a fried egg???? It was actually one of the worst dishes I've ever had. I was not able to finish it. Also the mango drink is fine but like... this is just Frooti (the Indian drink) with ice... And service was pretty bad as well. I feel bad saying this but they really need to work through some things. Two people were working the day I went. One of the girls was definitely new to the job and the other girl kept getting annoyed that she was messing things up. I understand frustrations, but when you have customers, interactions should remain professional. Also, we were the only people in the cafe, yet it took definitely 20-30 minutes for them to make my friend's bagel because they forgot about her order.

They are in their soft opening stages. Good to have another eatery establishment. Before this was…read moreTabaita's that was around for two year and the longest tenant was Baker of Paris which was great neighborhood friendly. I happened to see a sign early in morning about Lobster Spaghetti which made me think maybe I should give this place a try then for an unique dish, I don't eat often. The meal was good to have for lunch. I enjoyed it. It is nice to have another Chinese restaurant nearby since the one by 19th and Taraval closed. At least I think it's Chinese or if not sorry I can't tell. Maybe it's French with breakfast items and lunch. Last time they advertised a ham and cheese sandwich . With a name like Marcel I thought it would be French, but since they are tinkering with their menu and opening hours we will see if they can keep this spot open. I am looking forward to see how this restraint will progress and if they can find their footing.

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.

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.

Stopped into Java Beach Cafe and grabbed the turkey club. Solid, no-frills sandwich that does…read moreexactly what you want it to. You've got thick-cut turkey, crispy bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, all stacked between toasted bread. Good balance across the board. Nothing is overpowering, everything plays its role. The avocado adds some creaminess, bacon brings the salt and crunch, and the turkey is sliced thick enough to actually feel like something. Bread is nicely toasted. Holds everything together without getting in the way, which is key for a sandwich like this. It's not trying to reinvent anything, just a well-executed classic. This spot has a real neighborhood vibe, in a good way. Plenty of patio seating and dog friendly. Steps away from one of the city's best oceanside walks. Not bad, right? Would run this back for a quick lunch if I'm in the area, but really hard to compete w the other incredible sandwich options in SF, so wouldn't go out of my way to come back. With that said, you should definitely give the place a try if you've never been.

After our trip to the zoo was sadly and unexpectedly cut short, my friends and I tried to make the…read morebest of our unfortunate situation by stopping by Java Beach At The Zoo for a quick lunch. As fans of Java Beach Cafe, all of us had been aware of this sister location yet, somehow, none of us had actually stopped in before. So, even though we hadn't actually planned on it, we were all more than happy to finally stop in! Inside, the decor and vibe of this place looks so much like their original spot on Judah - wood-laden interior with some counter seats and dated posters and decorations that give it a warm and cozy vibe. Plus, it's awesome how they have a fair amount of seating inside and about a half dozen patio tables outside, which is perfect for those sunny and breezy days out here by the beach. Similarly, the menu here is nearly identical, with the same collection of espressos, coffees, teas, pastries, breakfast burritos, sandwiches, and beers, but with the addition of soft serve, shakes, and floats, which I don't recall seeing at their spot on Judah/La Playa. -- TSUNAMI HOT SUB with Ham, Salami, Mortadella, Choice of Cheese (Swiss), Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayo, Mustard, and Special Sauce on Choice of Roll (French Roll)...$18.75 Not quite as good as how I remember it, but still pretty solid. The mix of meats was still just as delicious and they didn't skimp on the portion nor their "special sauce" (Italian dressing?). That said, I didn't like this French roll as much, as it was a lot thicker and harder. -- ARNOLD PALMER...$7.25 (16oz) I liked this so much at their original location, I couldn't resist getting it here and, thankfully, it was just as good. Not only was there an even ratio of iced tea to lemonade, but the taste of this was so well balanced - not overly sweet nor tart or bitter. As far as service goes, just like at their sister location, all of the workers here are so nice and friendly. They warmly greeted everyone that came in and got our orders out relatively fast. What's more, the vibes here feel a bit more chill and relaxed by comparison. Maybe it's because you don't have the N-Judah line right outside, but it seemed a bit more peaceful with a nice mix of customers - from folks quietly working and reading to families stopping in for a bite on their way to/from the zoo. Overall, as much as I enjoyed my visit to this Java Beach, I feel like I'd be remiss not to acknowledge that the prices here do trend higher than what you might expect to find elsewhere. Nothing egregious or anything, but I can't say I expected my lunch was going to cost $26 (before tip) either. Given that, despite how much I genuinely like Java Beach, I'd probably be more inclined to come back when I'm looking to post up to do some work rather than strictly just to get a bite. Unless it's to check out their soft serve floats, shakes, or one of their specialty coffees, which all looked so interesting! All in all, THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded down for now.