Tried out Linea Caffe Sun 9/22/13 for my 2nd breakfast. Took Bart to 16th St & walk a few blocks on Mission to 18th St, it's behind the Vietnamese grocery store Duc Loi in a tiny space. They have sweet or savory waffles. I got the yeasted waffle topped w/ greek yogurt & fresh fruit which was strawberries $7 - it was made to order so takes a few minutes, I liked the waffle, but I wanted a more crispy waffle it was pretty soft. Small amount of yogurt & some strawberries. I did pour their homemade syrup on the waffle. Caffe latte small $4.5 - nice latte art, I liked the coffee fine. Added some of the coconut palm sugar into my cup. No seating inside or outside, think they still need to get permits lady mentioned to someone else. Credit cards taken. Didn't see any public bathroom. read more

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Linea is a super small place, with some outdoor seating and a small bench inside. The almond latte was tasty here, (I found it creamier and hotter than four barrel). I'll have to come back to try their food! read more

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Excellent in all ways! I wish it were closer to my house, but they ship beans quickly.

I was drawn to this spot after drooling over waffle photos on Yelp. Cute little coffee shop with outdoor seating, plus 10 points right there. I had the churro waffle. Fluffy, crispy on the edges, and drizzled with goodness. Pretty effen good. My friend ordered greek yogurt, pineapple, and pomegranate on her waffle. They were stingy on the toppings, which was a turn-off. read more

Linea Caffe - Churro waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Linea is my neighborhood cafe and I go religiously every weekend to start the day. The staff is friendly and their coffee is high quality and delicious. I typically get a latte with almond or oat milk. I'm so thrilled they have Oatly (oat milk) as a dairy free option. The shop itself is simple and nicely designed/decorated. They have outdoor seating. read more

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Haven't been able to make it out here because of the location--and I came in with some higher expectations being one of the more popular coffee shops in SF as well as earning quite the reputation. I was met halfway with my expectations. The espresso was very bright, almost too forward--similar to that of a lime. The body had been pretty faint, leading straight to the finish. The end was more dark, dark chocolate--comparative to eating 85% cocoa, with a smoky after taste. I had a cappuccino to lead after to see how it would hold up, the flavors had become a lot more complex being dispersed through with milk. A lot more balanced and pleasing. I was told by a friend their drip was better than their espresso? I'll have to come by again and see if he holds true with his statements. Not bad Linea, not bad read more

Linea Caffe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Their $5 drip coffee is a gateway drink, good for my tastebuds, bad for my wallet. The cafe looks closed on 18th but takes order around the corner on San Carlos and unlike the Mariposa location, because customers stay outside, so does the abrupt chaos. Speaking of abrupt chaos, pick your poison, good dog German Shepherd puppy being trained on commands with treats or dude trying to save five steps and insists you, the person behind them in line, need to move aside so they can finally consume their drink/pastry combo... Trick question, you get the self-importance with the wholesome but at least you're caffeinated along the way. Five stars, take my money when I return again. read more

Linea (after the La Marzocco model?) is tucked away off of THE street in the Mission, making a stop here feel like a brief respite from world. Located on a quiet-ish street corner, the cafe serves up a good cappuccino. The cappuccino I had was well balanced and had good depth of flavor throughout the drink. They have a small selection of baked goods, too! Rather slim on the seating, it's best for a quick coffee and chat rather than a sit and work place. Service is nice and friendly. read more

Our latte and cappuccino were amazing as always, a nice roasted flavor. Never much of a line at the counter (about 11:30am on a Sunday), and it was maybe 5 minutes before all our food came out. I always like the un-rushed, laid-back, relaxing vibe here. It's a small spot, people are just enjoying a nice sunny day (in the shade, thankfully), no expectations. They've had more sit-down customers every time I visit; all their tables are 2-tops though and all you need is a couple groups of 3 or 4 and you're left with a table with no chairs. We got by with my boyfriend half sitting on a sign and one chair we were able to get from a group using it for their bags, but halfway through our meal a group left and we to chairs again. Point being, Linea: get more chairs please! * Potato, Pastrami & Leek Waffles - 4 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/linea-caffe-san-francisco?select=ukPAzm7Rzj9ePnxgD16xKQ#7RePFfss2kUv3HHVCbe4iQ Delicious! Awesome crunch on the outside, with a soft and moist filling; it's almost like a huge hash brown! You get an extra crisp and bits of savory flavor with the pastrami, which I almost thought were bacon. The shape is circular, the criss-cross pattern just ending at the edge (with no "wall") so it really feels homemade. * Egg Sandwich - 3 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/linea-caffe-san-francisco?select=ukPAzm7Rzj9ePnxgD16xKQ#ukPAzm7Rzj9ePnxgD16xKQ There was no indication on the menu that this was a waffle sandwich and my boyfriend and I were both surprised when it came out this way. The waffles were plain, a bit soggy, and topped with one sunny side egg and a few squares of equally soggy bacon. It would've been one thing if the waffle was a bit sweet, crisped, and you got that sweet/savory contrast. But these were just very plain, no flavor at all. I would have much more preferred an actual bun to this. read more

Linea Caffe - Egg Sandwich - 3 stars (Sunday brunch 2015-03-22) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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$4 ice coffee, order with light ice, but they still fill full of ice. When I asked to take some ice out and fill a bit coffee the server try to told me ice coffee is $4.....that's all I pay for Well i think $4 for watery ice coffee or a cup of ice is very expensive. read more

Linea Caffe - $4 ice coffee. Taste like brown. water. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

AMAZING coffee and KIND, CONSIDERATE staff. a little kindness goes a long way and they really made my day by using neutral pronouns for me, something that only happens very rarely from strangers, but really made me happy. i looooved my latte, the staff were otherwise so friendly as well and i hope to return soon. thank you linea staff for understanding gender isn't binary for everyone!! read more

Linea Caffe - YUMMMM cafe latte. best coffee in sf? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Been trying to sample all the coffee shops in the mission and this place is #1 so far! Their COVID set up is really easy/safe and I like that they have you wait right in front of the window until they literally hand you your order. No confusion there as far as which order is yours. Their latte with a little sweetener was simply the best. read more

Linea Caffe - Latte in the park - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Linea makes some of the best coffee in the Mission, quickly and consistently. It's a small hole-in-the-wall kind of place so is better for takeout, but they do have a couple of tables outside and a bench inside if you want to take a moment to ponder life. Coffee quality is very good on different days and with different baristas; they do a particularly nice job with the crema, and I've never experienced the overly-milky latte another reviewer mentioned. Only downer is that the folks who work there are always so glum, I seriously can't get anyone to crack a smile! It is a hipster coffee place so I know some surliness is expected, but they look so blue I want to jump the counter and give them a hug. Maybe tomorrow I'll shout them a scone or tell a knock-knock joke, see if that cheers them up. Stay tuned. read more

Linea Caffe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Till now I would have to admit that Mission district has a great number of coffee shops that are both trendy and able to serve great coffee drinks. Linea is one of those neighborhood coffee bars, that even was tiny in space, provided me a nicely done morning dose. They do not carry non fat milk, so substituted with almond milk. I tend to dislike the strong texture carried by almond milk, yet this time I did enjoy my cup. Very smooth and a light finish. This is one of the best almond latte I have ever tried. Really hope they could have more inside seating...but I guess you cannot ask for too much. read more

Linea Caffe - Almond latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wonderful people, wonderful coffee! Great that this is part of the Mission. My family loves the coffee!!!

Very good caffe latte. Smooth and silky. Would highly recommend grabbing coffee here!

Quick service, tiny shop, coffee did not taste good. We gave it a chance based on the reviews but it fell a little short for us unfortunately. read more

My favourite coffee shop in San Francisco. Service is always friendly... It's the first coffee shop I have been to where they know my "usual"! Coffee is top notch too. read more

If you want overpriced mediocre coffee after being ignored and insulted by rude staff who think they are God's gift to the planet, this is the shop for you! There are several much better coffee shops nearby run by nicer people. I live in this neighborhood and I regret ever giving $1 to this shop. read more

After having moved to SF earlier this year, I've slowly but surely been eating and sipping my way through the Mission District, which, thankfully, is jam-packed with variety. I try my best to try everything I can before settling on a place and becoming a regular there. I love a good latte, and the Mission has a good selection of cafes and bakeries that do this very well. Since I'm literally a minute walk away from Linea, I decided to stroll by on my way to work one morning. There was no one in line, and instead of being greeted with a simple "hello," I was just stared at for a good ten seconds... it was the kind of uncomfortable, semi-confrontational stare you get when you do something wrong. Awkwardly, I ordered a latte with oat milk. Still, the barista says nothing, processes the order, then chats with his coworker. While I'm waiting for my order, I sit on the bench next to the open window; unfortunately, it'd been raining the night before, and I felt drips on water pelt the top of my head. I looked down at my feet and the floor next to the bench was also wet. When I finally got my latte after a good 8 minutes of waiting, I received my latte and quickly left. Sipping the latte on my way to the Bart station, I did find the creaminess and frothiness of the latte to be really good. It lacked, however, any sort of flavor from the espresso. My second and third visits weren't much better in terms of customer service and value. At least I gave them a fair shot. Won't be frequenting this cafe anytime soon, even though it's convenient. read more

Visited Linea Caffe with my wife while visiting SF. Cute little shop in the Mission with super tasty coffee. They were super friendly and helpful - coffee came out nice and quick! My only gripe was the price for the coffee and the shrub soda ($5). I don't have a problem spending that kind of money but the cups are pretty dang small. I always expect to spend more money throughout SF but would love a little more bang for the buck. read more

Ordered an americano with oat milk. I am giving the three stars merely for the taste of the coffee and how cute the spot was. The other two stars I wish I could give if I was greeted and felt wanted. The heavier set gentlemen who was the barista was very out of it and seemed like he hated his job which really made the experience not as exciting. I was so pumped to come here because of locals referring and then to enter into such negative vibes was a disappointment. I really enjoyed the coffee so the coffee is great just need to work on smiles and hospitality because that makes each place feel and worthy of returning. read more

Linea Caffe - The Linea Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

The Mission is incredibly lucky to have so many lovely coffee spots to pick from. Linea is always a solid choice for me. I usually go for an Americano as my afternoon pick-me-up before I head back to work. You can't go wrong with any of their espresso-based drinks. Today in particular their Square payments system was down, and the barista still made me my Americano and said to not worry about. It was really kind of him to do that, and goes to show how great their customer service is. read more

Linea Caffe - Small Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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If you guys are reviewing the waffles, that's Lt. Waffle. Linea is the coffee portion of this tiny spot. Some quality roasted stuff going on here. I only had a plain cup of joe but I'll be back for lattes. That cup revived me. Friendly staff too read more

Buckwheat waffles. Okay, so I really came here to try the waffles although they do roast their own beans. I was feeling a little coffee'd out that day (I know, what a shocker! me!) so I opted for tea in their heath ceramic cups and tried out one of these buckwheat waffles. I got the peach and greek yogurt buckwheat waffle. I thought the waffle was tasty but overpriced. It definitely had a particular characteristic to it, and despite the fact that I wasn't very hungry I enjoyed it so that's usually the mark of a pretty good piece of food for me because I could very well not enjoy it. They only have outdoor seating, which is a con, and only three tables, which means sometimes you have to wait until a table gets up so you can sit down. I am definitely going to come back to try their coffee next time. read more

The cute red sign for Linea Caffe has been calling to me for the past few months, so I finally decided to venture here for a quick afternoon latte. I drank this alongside a ginger scone they had on display. Both were delicious! This is somewhere I'd stop by if it wasn't too busy because there is not much seating outside. Around three or four metal tables with chairs. Luckily there were tables available when I visited but I've seen the line get pretty long. Seems best for grab-and-go. I also saw that they have a breakfast and brunch menu which sounds nice! Again, not really worth coming here for breakfast unless there is seating available. Linea Caffe did not excite me, but I did have a good experience here and would come back again. It's conveniently located near the 33 bus stop I always happen to stop at so why not? read more

Linea Caffe roasts their own beans. also in this space is a kitchen serving waffles, salads, and breakfast. pour: american (3.5) -soon smooth, velvety, individually brewed -no aftertaste, drips: -seating available inside and outside now. -shop behind duc loi market. read more

Im a fan of all things Anthony Myint has done when it comes to food and drink. Linea has always escaped me as they're open very few hours during the day. In my rare instance being here in the afternoon I had to grab something before heading out of town. Got a very solid cold brew for the road. The people working are super nice and I chatted with one of the cooks while waiting for my coffee. It's a tiny space perfect for its little corner. read more

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I went to linea in search of their waffles after having already eaten half of a Tartine sandwich (and if you know their sandwiches, they are large and super filling). I just wanted to try the waffle and didn't intend on eating much of it. I got the chocolate, macadamia nut waffle and it sort of blew my mind. the yeasted batter they used makes it light and sort of whipped while still keeping the integrity of the crisp. I ate half of it even though I was full...so that's saying something. side note: I saw two very old (late 60's early 70's) fobby looking Chinese women eating savory waffles, which was a weird sight to see. fobby Chinese women and hipster waffles don't really make sense together but maybe I shouldn't judge. for all I know they weren't fobby. maybe they were ABC (American born Chinese for all you Bay Area newbs) but you inevitably grow up lookin fobby anyway (gasp! a glimpse into my own future maybe?) read more

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Great spot with exactly what you would want from a breakfast in the mission at a small cafe. Egg sandwich was really tasty, fluffy waffles helped. Avocado toast was the stand out. Grilled cheese sandwich was so so. read more

Linea Caffe - Egg sandwich (on waffle bread by default) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I checked this place out when they first opened. It was awkward because at the time it was espresso only and no decaf. I know that has changed since. But the reason I'm writing this review now is just to give credit to their high quality coffee beans! I've seen them for sale at the 18th St BiRight location. They use these beans at the outstanding CRO Cafe in Oakland's Temescal Alley. These coffee beans are curated by the veteran coffee dude who used to do Ecco Caffe. They are pricy but worth it. read more

Linea Caffe - Beans at home - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend wanted to get some waffles and coffee and she suggested that we come to Linea Caffe. The cafe is quite cute except I have a couple of issues with the space. There is actually no seating inside the cafe. There are a few tables and chairs scattered outside and some small benches but finding seating can be quite a challenge. I wouldn't mind as much except waffles and salads (their primary foods here) aren't really that easy to eat while walking at the same time. The latte I got was decent. However, they also don't have syrup shots here. Every single non-Starbucks I've been to in Seattle has syrup canisters yet in San Francisco I'm discovering that a lot of coffee places don't have syrups. Hmmmmmm. I got the buckwheat waffle with mascarpone and honey. The waffle was a bit mediocre yet still costed me like $7 for a waffle. My friend got a special one, a coconut one and she was also quite disappointed. "You're not $9 good" read more

Madness...never thought I'd go out of my way to drive someplace for a decaf cappuccino. Nothing like it out there. I ended up buying a bag of decaf to see if I can figure out the magic. read more

Cute coffee joint but very small.. Some seating outside on street but only 3 tables.. Not a lounge around coffee place but no nonsense get your order, drink then leave.. Value 3/5 Atmosphere 3/5 Service 3/5 Quality 3/5 12/20 read more

Linea Caffe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was so excited to try this place but was a little disappointed on the egg sandwich. I read in another yelp review that the egg sandwich waffle is airy and fluffy which sounds amazing. However, when I had my first bite it was like biting into nothing... There wasn't any chewiness or crunchiness (on the outer layer like it should be) so it was just VERY BLEND. The middle of my waffle was also slightly cold which I was confused about because they do make it fresh one at a time. Maybe I ordered the wrong item and I may want to try the buckwheat waffle next time. I am a huge fan of waffles so I really hope it was just a bad experience this time round. Their coffee is amazing though, just like how other yelpers have mentioned :) I really enjoyed their drip coffee and now have a bag of their coffee beans at home so I can make it myself! read more

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When I lived in the Mission, Linea was my go-to coffee shop despite many other gems nearby. Linea has crafted the best oat latte I have ever tasted! I also love the assortment of organic beans for my burgeoning at-home coffee addiction. The Brazil FAF Silvia Reserve bean is heavenly. After moving to Oakland, I ordered a shipment of beans which never got delivered. Katie at Linea went above and beyond to make sure I got the package. So now I'm a customer for life. Thank you Katie and Linea! I'm so happy my chemical dependency for caffeine is intertwined with your company ;) read more

This review is simply on the price. Very good coffee, great pastries from Neighbor Bakehouse and Dynamo Donuts. Very nice staff. But, really, $5.00 for a 6 oz cappuccino? I'm not likely to frequent there often. I think they could be more sensitive to neighborhood diversity and hard times at hand. read more

My to-go coffee shop in the Mission District. It's at a quiet little corner on 18th street, in between Mission and Valencia. They have great coffee, friendly staff, and a cozy sitting area. If you're planning to sit at the outside patio, grab your jacket on the way since it gets a little windy and gives me the shivers, even while I am enjoying my hot cup of cappuccino. I have tried to read here once and the wind just made my time miserable. Other than trying to stay warm, I had to keep my pages from flipping over from the wind. To food options are a little limited, I have the BLT sandwich here, I think it was a weekly special, and it was alright. If you're feeling super hungry and want to get a full meal, I wouldn't come here. On the other hand, if you're walking in the Mission and want to get a quick cup of tasty coffee without spending too much time waiting in line, this is your place! read more

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Best Oat Milk lattes, just ask my sister! She drives down from North Beach just to snag a cup. It's worth it, do not hesitate!

Best spot I've found in SF in a couple years. I am not sure why the new craze is coffee and espresso that tastes like coffee-flavored water. Linea serves real espresso, with full pulls that have a kick. I had a cappuccino and was pleasantly surprised to get something that actually tasted like a cappuccino. I wish the trend was leaning towards strong (tasting) coffee and not that light fruity hinty stuff everyone is charging $6 for. Linea, at least, is on board with serving good coffee! read more