Cozy, upscale cafe located in the vibrant Russian Hill neighborhood…read more I went on a Monday afternoon and there was a great crowd there. Lively customers and staff, good vibes! There was a lot of natural light in the coffee shop, definitely a visually-appealing, 'aesthetic' place. I got an iced red tea and it was delicious. The tea was botanical, smooth and fragrant. Amazing experience! Excited to come back and try the coffee and pastries, which looked super fresh.

First time here for coffee! It's quite a popular shop and you see many sitting inside or waiting in…read moreline. Luckily we didn't have to wait a long line. It seems like there's also an upstairs but did not get the chance to check it out. I got an iced latte with their almond macadamia milk, and they're also so nice to do complimentary cold brew! So we got an extra drink for free. Trying the iced latte, it was pretty disappointing lol. I thought it would be similar to like a Hawaiian style latte with macadamia milk, but it was a lot lighter than I thought. It was definitely very nutty, but it also just tasted like water down latte. Honestly not much going on with the drink, but it does taste lighter in general. Crazy have to pay $1.50 more to add on this milk. Overall, its alright. I do like the natural lighting coming into the shop, but nothing too special.

Excellent coffee, baked goods and friendly staff. I love that I get a free small coffee whenever I…read morebuy coffee beans here. Small gesture but it keeps me coming back weekly. My girlfriend doesn't drink coffee but she's convinced that they have the best chai here. I got a cold brew the other day and the ice cubes were made of more cold brew, nice touch. I enjoyed sitting outside, sipping my cold brew while the ice melted and regenerated my drink.

Bright sunny inside with the to be expected "don't stay too long" uncomfortable seating. Open…read morebathrooms - which is nice for SF but maybe typical for Dogpatch which is a trendy area. Absolutely packed on a Saturday with folks dressed to see and be seen. I had a yuzu matcha tonic. It was weird and tasted more like matcha than yuzu. I would order it again. I tend to be more into tea things than coffee things lately. Their banana bread is justifiably a favorite. Super moist and yummy. Dog friendly with free treats.

Needed a spot to do some work and I don't drink coffee. So I love a spot with great tea. Their chai…read morewas excellent! I ask for little sweetness and it was just right. With such a large spicy pot, the Dubai Milk Cake was the perfect pairing. I was grateful for an outlet next to some tables so I could work. The ambiance was both relaxing and decorative. Very much enjoy this spot. The tea, the sweets, the decor and vast seating.

Visited Sana'a Cafe recently and tried their iced chai and popular Dubai Chocolate Cheese danish…read more They are a Yemeni cafe franchise with most of their locations in the Bay Area, a few in Southern California, and one in Tacoma, Washington. Their drinks and pastries are delicious. This particular location interior is comfy and well-lit. Definitely coming back to try other items on their menu. Service was friendly. Located on New Montgomery between Natoma and Howard.

This place is a food influencers dream. The decor, backdrop and location. It pretty much is a…read morestudio set for those episodes on "how to to be a cool transplant in SF" on a serious note, I happen to meet and receive service form the owner, and I'd have to say the I can see where the overall vibe comes from. It's a real busy spot and there's always a line but it's not impossible to get into. My personal favorites are the breakfast sandwiches, the Galbi sandwich and espresso tonic. A hack y'all can do: instead of waiting in line for dine in, you can order take out and walk down 22nd towards the water to grab a bench / seat eat in peace OR walk down 23rd inland and then on Minnesota and post up at the park enjoy your meal/coffee there.

The Dogpatch area is leveling up. There has been a recent influx of bakeries, one of which was…read moreSohn. Such a great edition to the neighborhood. Whenever I pass by, there's always a line. Luckily, it moves pretty quickly. I believe they even allow people to work on their laptops. The food is amazing. Highly recommend the popcorn chicken and spicy cold buckwheat noodle salad. Drinks are great as well. Amazing that cream tops are becoming a thing in the Bay Area. Cannot get enough of the banana oat milk lattes. They have the occasional community events after hours and sometimes some pop ups, which all look amazing. Sohn should be one of the cafes on your list.

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.

Not always in the area these days, but still think of Stonemill fondly when it comes to the…read moreMission--both matcha lattes and drinks and food are still standout for Japanese cafes in SF. Ownership changed hands as they closed in Aug 2023 and reopened in Dec 2023; I understand that it's still *mostly* the same although I've only ordered delivery here and there in more recent years. Biggest loss is that the dessert menu no longer features the black sesame cake (I believe the original pastry chef moved back to Japan unfortunately!).

I can't believe it's taken me this long to finally try Stonemill Matcha, but I can now agree with…read moreeveryone else that it is definitely worth the visit if you love matcha. Since Stonemill opens at 10 AM, I arrived around 9:40 AM. Shortly afterwards, a long line started to form behind me. Once inside, my friend and I placed our matcha orders and were seated in a cozy nook by the window. Despite the steady flow of customers throughout the morning, our drinks were brought out in about ten minutes. My matcha latte with oat milk was served in a large ceramic mug, and it was certainly one of the smoothest matcha lattes I've had in SF (where there is no shortage of contenders!). The matcha itself was slightly earthy, and the latte had a hint of sweetness to balance the flavor. I did not order food this time, but I saw several people around us order the Japanese breakfast set and matcha cream pie, which I will have to try on my next visit. Despite the constant line to enter the cafe, the ambiance inside remained relaxed and welcoming, perfect for savoring our matcha.

Cute spot for Indonesian inspired drinks. Been here a few times to study. They have small circular…read moretables extending from a bench (they arent big enough to fit a laptop, so if you have a whole spread with books and notes, probably not the best spot) and some high countertop spaces. They offer free wifi. I tried the pandan matcha. If you like pandan, would recommend trying it. It's not too sweet, but the pandan flavor overpowers the taste of the matcha. Also tried the kopi ginger. The ginger adds a little kick to the coffee, but its not too bitter since there is palm sugar added to the coffee. I asked to reduce the sugar and they were able to do so. Staff is super friendly and willing to provide recommendations if you have a hard time deciding. Will be coming back to this place to try the other drinks and food options.

Grabbed a Kopi Pandan to go- delicious. Loved the attention to detail by the crew. You could see…read morethe pride they had in their work and it's appreciated. Ordering was quick and the wait wasn't bad. Only issue was the price- felt a bit steep

Just discovered the great coffee shop. Many different selections of drinks, great ambiance, highly…read morerecommend !

I stopped by this specialty coffee shop around opening time on a weekend, and thankfully there…read morewasn't much of a line. The shop itself is beautiful--very modern, clean, and aesthetically pleasing. It's definitely the kind of place where you'll want to sit and enjoy the atmosphere. The drinks are a little on the pricier side, but honestly, they're worth it. I ordered the Matcha Velvet Latte, which came with a really nice matcha cloud on top. The presentation was great, and the drink itself was delicious. One thing I really appreciate is that they carefully measure everything that goes into each drink, so you can expect the same consistent quality every time you visit. Highly recommend the Matcha Velvet Latte if you're a matcha fan!

Cute and cozy spot! It's great place to hang out with friends or do work…read more We had the chai and rose cake - both were tasty. The chai is great for sharing, we comfortably shared a large amongst 4 people. The rose cake is light and moist. Staff were all friendly.

Spent an afternoon at Delah. It's a good place with really nice people. Plenty of table and…read moreseating. A few of them have power outlets nearby, which makes it easy to work. Now, the coffee, it was ok and that's the rub. I went with something unique called the Yemeni Latte and idk if I liked that added masala blend. It might have been a very good coffee otherwise, but I couldn't really tell. They have a cool dessert display and I was tempted to get something. The baklava was fine. OMG, sugar overload, but you know that baklava is, so... :) Had my sugar fix probably for 1 week just from that.

Loquat is one of my favorite bakeries in the city. They have one of the best chocolate babkas I've…read moreever had. The chocolate is rich, the pastry is soft yet flakey, and there's a perfect little pinch of salt that really brings the flavor together. I'd also really recommend going to their monthly Loquat at night events with their incredible Sabich sandwiches. The one thing I'd warn is that the space is quite small and it's hard to find a seat, so I recommend taking the pastries out and enjoying them elsewhere.

We ordered the Kubaneh Platter, and it did not disappoint! If you are someone who is a fan of…read moresavory brunches, you would love going to Loquat. Too often, brunch spots are full of pancakes, waffles, and just very sweet things. I personally am a savory eater, and this breakfast was that in spades! Nothing was too sweet and there were interesting flavors, going from the salt/spice on the eggs, to the sourness/acidity of the pink things (looks like pickled radish or onion?) The only reason why I took off one star is that the babkas can be inconsistent. The first time I got the chocolate babka, it was delicious and the salt and sugar seemed evenly distributed. The second time I purchased a chocolate babka, it was so salty it was nearly inedible in many places, but there were other parts of the bread pastry that were tasty and more similar to the first time.