Came in for a to go cold brew with almond milk. One of the guys shouted "try the oat milk!" so I did. It was my first time having oat milk and it was great! Great experience overall for such a brief interaction. read more

Linea Caffe is extraordinary for many reasons. First of all the greeting was welcoming and energetic and genuine. The vibe of the baristas put everyone in great spirits. The coffee and cocoa was very delicious! I had a cappuccino and my daughter had the Americana and my granddaughters had cocoa. We will be back again and again and look forward to sampling more coffees and some of the unique tasty treats too! This is a not to be missed caffe‼ read more

Best Gibraltar I've ever had. Yes, better than Blue Bottle's, or anyone else's. The level of complexity and balance achieved was simply sublime. read more

I just went there for the first time & ordered an Anericano and let me just say, HALLELU HALLELU!! This is the smoothest Americano's EVER!! So DAMN good! And I don't add creamer to my coffees ever! Based off this first visit, I am SO going back and their eats look & sound AWESOME! read more

Damn that was some good coffee! I got a small regular coffee, but my god! JACKED. Like go run around the block 8 times JACKED. And trust me, I needed it. Great smooth taste too. I usually drink my coffee with milk and sugar...not this one. Black as my heart black, the flavor was so good. Really cool little spot too. Loved all the wood. Very minimal but organic (if that makes sense). Super friendly, non-pretentious staff as well. Wish they were here in the Twin Cities! Trust me. I'm more of a tea drinker, but wow. Super jealous, San Francisco! read more

This place is very cute. She makes Belgian waffles and even makes one with buckwheat - CELIACS BEWARE: she apparently only has one waffle iron and it's cast iron so she can't clean from the regular waffles. I didn't try it - too risky (and not actually gluten free at that point). Latte is expensive - $4.50 for an 8 oz. it's good - but that's a pretty steep price for a decaf latte. read more

I loved the coffee here and would drink it every day. My cortado was spectacular! Do it!

I ordered a buckwheat waffle and got a regular. Fail! You'd think that with such a minimal menu, they could get it right. read more

Linea Caffe - Blueberry waffle, not buckwheat like I ordered - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good coffee and light, crispy waffles. Topped off with some friendly service. It's like the perfect place to go for a breakfast that won't totally slow you down the first half of your morning. Everything about Linea is perfect, but seating is limited and you may be standing around waiting for a while. Some espresso at home first never hurts. read more

Lt. Waffle is the name of the food place that is in the caffe. Check out the reviews below. http://www.yelp.com/biz/lt-waffle-san-francisco read more

This is based off of their coffee and espresso only. The coffee I had was delicious. Super nutty with no bitter after taste. Espresso was just as good and it came with a small cup of Pellegrino on the side. Nice guys working the counter though I felt one in particular was a little uppity. read more

Coffee tastes good, sweet and nutty, they toast their own, cappuccino spuma is smooth with a heart shape. Yum!

Coffee and waffle. Great way to start a day! Small place; best if u grab coffee to go. Hopefully they will get seating permits soon. read more

Lovely sunny spot to grab a tasty coffee and fluffy waffle before work. Gets busier on weekends but none of the crazy lines as at Tartine. Everything is tasty but expensive. Egg soufflé waffle is a solid savory option. The salmon roe waffle is for adventurous palates, but not mine. The mac nut/chocolate sweet waffle?! Dessert. Delicious. Tooth decay. read more

A great Cappuccino! Sitting out in the sun at their outdoor area was just wonderful...made my day! read more

It is really silly that I paid eight dollars for two coffees. It is also very silly that they only sell espresso drinks. However, as a very picky coffee drinker, I have to acknowledge that this coffee is clearly made from fresh beans and is really delicious for store-bought coffee. read more

Solid espresso, and dig the Aeropress-only option for drip/press. A bit on the slow side for waffles/food and the waiting/standing area is small, but the baristas are crazy friendly and ambiance is cute. read more

Linea Caffe - She's super friendly and great on the machine! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Small little coffee shop with outdoor seating similar to a European corner. that alone makes it worth a trip. they have their own selection of expresso, coffee and cold brew. their hot coffee and cold brew both taste similar so try either depending on your mood. they used to serve waffles but I believe they stopped that recently. if you're passing through its worth a stop although it's not something you'd see if you stayed on Valencia or Mission. read more

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Pro: interesting concept/mix of offerings, great service, well balanced drinks, and decent waffles. Cons: have to pay extra for maple syrup, little pricey ($6+ for a mocha), and the waffles was more interesting than it was tasty - it was on the eggy side, so it reminded me of a crispy souffle in the shape of a waffle. Still, if I happen to pass by, and have money burning a hole in my pocket, I may stop in again. read more

I can't say anything about the food but the coffee was really excellent. Very nice barista, too. Sitting outside in the sun is really fun. I also really liked the self made almond milk. read more

Through the window. Michael Cassette's brilliant version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz6niV7qeu0 Linea's brilliant version: Huge open windows set the relaxed mood for an Americano so smooth no additives are needed. House roasted quality comes with a worth it $4 price. Inside the small yet highly functional space you'll also find delicious eats from Lt. Waffle (http://www.yelp.com/biz/lt-waffle-san-francisco?hrid=l1gjDe9dV8NI5crFy0z9wA) and GreenSalads (http://www.yelp.com/biz/green-salads-san-francisco?hrid=VSTJddjRzBzt79_zAzfBtQ). Grab any of the above and a table outside the open window. Enjoy the melody. read more

Adorable little coffee roastery & cafe staffed by some PDX expatriates. Fantastic short menu of waffles - WAFFLES! - from Lt. Waffle. I highly recommend all of it. The mocha is a unique mix of espresso and drinking chocolate. I had a cappuccino that made my spine tingle. Shots weren't super noteworthy, to be honest (but, I mean, that's being super picky: they're still, like, 4-star, and everything else we tried was 5-star), and it'll be nice to see how these guys evolve as roasters: their priorities are clearly in the right place, and everything about this little corner shop in the Mission reflects that; bravo! read more

This was the best latte I've had in my entire life. However, I had to enjoy my perfect latte and mouthwatering waffle at a counter that was not very ergonomically designed. You win some, you lose some! read more

Best beans, best customer service, and best company. I've ordered from Linea's twice now and both times they have gone out of their way to answer all my coffee questions and make sure I am receiving the appropriate beans ground to perfection! They are seriously the best! read more

Great (small) place to go for a quick, unpretentious, and good coffee. The only seating is outside, which is lovely on a sunny day. My favourite place in the area. They have waffles too but it doesn't factor into my life. read more

Fantastic coffee! I can't say enough good things about this place. The space is tiny though and seating is at a premium so don't go there expecting to be able to lounge... read more

Great coffee! Some of the best in the Mission area. We love going here after eating at Gracias Madre a block away. They make a great vegan cappuccino with almond milk. It always on in my opinion but there's very little seating available. It's hit or miss for that at any given time but well worth stopping by. read more

Coffee and espresso are pretty darn good here, but never ever order the hot chocolate. I brought a couple of non coffee friends here to try the amazing waffles (by the way, that is an entirely different business and tragically they've dissolved their partnership and they are no longer located here nor do they plan to open up again) and both of them order the hot chocolate. One of them brought it back to the barista who told him that it was suppose to be grainy because they "use real chocolate." Generally, the baristas are very nice, but that was utter bull. Bottom line, coffee is too good for me to stop coming here but do not order the hot chocolate. read more

Linea's already had serious coffee cred before it opened due to the founder veteran Andrew Barnett who is Coffee-industry veteran. His previous venture was at reputed Ecco Caffe which later merged with Intelligentsia. Plus, he also, judged the World Barista Championship. At this European-style café, the beans range from the super-sustainable (the Bob-o-Link coffee cooperative), to award-winning (the Fazenda Rainha was a seven-time Cup of Excellence winner), to throwback (Linea's Northern Italian-influenced espresso blend). This standing-room-only coffee bar focuses on espresso-based drinks, made from Linea-brand beans roasted in the East Bay and served in cheery red cups made by Cali's Heath Ceramics. Plus it's a bonus, that this cafe doubles as a waffle shop and salad bar run by one of the Mission Chinese dudes - cult-favorite chef/restaurateur -Anthony Myint. At most cafes, food is often an afterthought. Not here! The menu here seems to be meticulously curated which includes Brussels-style yeasted waffles with coconut jam, Gianduja, and macadamia nuts or egg soufflé waffles with chèvre and fresh herbs alongside tossed-to-order salads. Drink this: Brazil FAF Bob-o-Link Reserve makes a thick syrupy coffee with notes of sugarcane, honey, and cocoa nibs. read more

Finally stopped by here while waiting for the 33 after walking by for years. The coffee is on point, and even though the selection of pastries was small, the strawberry poppyseed muffin was "bomb af." Also, the blonde girl working was incredibly nice! Like noticably very sweet! Will definitely stop by again during the many times that the 33 bus has a hella long wait. read more

Just what the Mission needs: Another hipster joint promoting inflation by charging way too much for average items. $23 for 12 oz. of coffee beans? $25/lb. If you buy 5 lbs!?!? Lmfao. Linea coffee is good, if you like your coffee to taste like cocoa, but in the end it is just overpriced cocoa-tasting coffee. At these above-premium prices I can't see this place lasting. read more

A co-worker of mine has been raving about Linea for a really long time since she lives right around the corner, so naturally when the opportunity to try a new place for our Sunday coffee came up, I recommended that we try here. I was able to prod Greg out of bed at 8am by telling him that you can get a waffle to go with your coffee, and after hearing that, we were out the door and on Bart. I was expecting a huge line, but it was pleasantly busy, and we were able to snag two seats outside. I had a regular coffee, which was served in these AMAZING mugs. Greg typically orders iced coffee, but was feeling adventurous and ordered their Iced Homemade Almond Milk Latte. And in tasting said latte, it was truly unpleasant. The drink was extremely sour, and was to the point where drinking it was a huge task. Thankfully, me and my hot brew sat and enjoyed the classic Belgian waffle on a beautiful Sunday morning. I can't wait to come back here for the buckwheat waffle. I'll most definitely be back! read more

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There are NO WAFFLES here for future visitors. The waffles were a pop-up, which ended in Feb 2016.

Really good freshly roasted beans, pretty amazing waffles and delicious cappuccino. Definitely worth a visit!

really?! ~$7 for a "large" cup of mocha. - overpriced - waffles were not good and not very special. - slow service read more

When I first frequented this place when it just opened, it was all the rave. This place even earned itself a place in the New York Times. I have been back numerous times since then but my recent stop today left me utterly shocked--they had took off everything on their menu that had eggs or chicken, avocado, etc. Only 3 items were left on their menu-- yogurt and fruit waffle, buckwheat, and another option which has escaped my mind. The line that used to exist here during lunch time was not present today. When I asked the cashier if that was the current menu, he simply replied, "Yes this is the new menu." Since I was really hoping for the BLT waffle, I said thank you and left. The lack of options for this place is disappointing. I don't know if the new menu was temporary or permanent, but I hope the other items come back. read more

Had the espresso. Solid. I just wish it was open past 3pm.

I think the lattes here are top notch. Staff is friendly, and I am pretty sure that Leslie knope would approve of the incredible waffles.

I got a latte and a waffle this morning, which I guess was the first day they opened. The latte was as good as any I've ever had, and they serve it in Heath cups, which I love. On the waffle side, I got mine with greek yogurt, strawberries, and (I think) tarragon. Probably the best waffle I've ever had, due to the amazing texture: crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I was also impressed with how fast it all came out, even though they were pretty busy. I guess other people in the neighborhood have been walking past and watching this place come together. The wood tiling on the wall is really modern and appealing. read more

I love Linea Caffe and their small eco-friendly semi-Italian style coffee-espresso bar on 18th Street in San Francisco's Mission District. They roast micro-batches of coffee several time every week sourced mostly from Brazil, Guatamala, Columbia and Ethiopia, which are often award winning and reserve lots. They also feature great espresso (using their own espresso blend) - one of the best I've tried and always have their freshly brewed coffee of the day. My favorite for making my own pour overs is from their Brazilian beans - grown by several organic and sustainable farms in Brazil. Linea Caffe was launched by Andrew Barnett, considered by some to be a third wave legend. Among other things, he has been a Judge at the World Barista Championship and Cup of Excellence Awards. While they only have one location in San Francisco, they will ship freshly roasted coffee directly to you the day it is roasted. Yum! read more