On a recent visit to San Francisco, I wanted to start off the trip right with great coffee shortly…read moreafter arrival. Thanks to a friend, Sightglass came highly recommended. We chose this large city location thanks to easy parking and a convenient stop on our drive. It was a beautiful morning, which was easy to enjoy thanks to the high ceilings, big glass windows, and open main door. The first floor has a central counter to order food and drinks; the glass cabinet has a bunch of rotating pastries from a local bakery. They have restrooms and a merchandise area here too. At the front are counter seats along the front window, and also a horseshoe that looks into the roasting area, which is a great place to smell the beans. There's an upstairs loft that overlooks the cafe below, also with a test kitchen area and offices across to the front. They definitely have a larger business going on, and I can see why it's so popular. We ordered a latte, iced coffee, and various pastries to start our day. Prices were reasonable for the quality. All the baristas were friendly and fast to help.

The ham & Gruyère croissant was yummy. I believe their pastries are supplied by Neighbor Bakehouse…read more The winter spritz drink was refreshing. I really enjoyed. Located on 7th Street and Folsom.

I was in the area and needed a little pick-me-up, so I started searching for a good coffee shop…read more After checking out a few options, this one stood out because of the great reviews and it absolutely lived up to the hype. As soon as I walked in, the staff greeted me right away. Everyone was so warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. It's rare to walk into a place where the whole team is smiling, so I really appreciated that energy. I ordered the espresso citron tonic, and it came out in about 5-8 minutes. I'm a big espresso tonic fan, so my expectations were high and this one did not disappoint. It had a bright citrus flavor, was perfectly balanced, and wasn't overly sweet. I'd definitely come back again. Great service, great vibe, and great coffee!

I got an espresso…read more The house blend is a med-dark roast. It was creamy and full bodied with a nice layer of crema. I tasted notes of dark chocolate bitterness, mild acidity, and nutty undertones. Very well executed. 4/5. More flavor clarity would have made it perfect.

We arrived on a weekend afternoon. It was busy inside, but there was no line to order. They have a…read moretablet you order on, plus a menu to browse. There are so many matcha options; it was overwhelming in a good way! My companion ordered for us on the tablet while I got a table. They have a decent number of tables; most folks just hung out, while some were working. Drinks came out very fast as well. Love that they're dog-friendly too! I got the Sunny Side Up Matcha Einspänner with Soy Milk. The default sweetness is half, which I kept. The matcha here is really in-your-face! Strong, vibrant, and grassy. I love mango--and it was so cute and aesthetic. The mango was a nice pairing, not too sweet, and a decent amount. Overall, it was a rich, creamy drink, and I'd order it again. I'd love to try other drinks as well.

Had work in the area and decided to grab a pick me up before heading home. Luckily I had seen a tip…read morementioning that they are located on the 7th floor, so it was easy to just enter the building and follow the signs to the correct elevator and go up. The shop was pretty large and spacious, a good space to work or meet with some friends or coworkers. They were quite busy on a early Tuesday afternoon but the baristas were nice and orders were getting filled relatively quickly. I ordered a decaf iced latte with oat milk and light vanilla- it was refreshing and definitely did the job. Andytown will be in my rotation when I am in the area again.

Came here a few weeks ago because I heard their matcha was really good. I ordered the Velvet Matcha…read moreCloud, and the matcha was strong with just a touch of sweetness. It was well blended, had a great consistency, and tasted like a good-quality matcha. The staff was friendly, and the space was clean with plenty of seating. It does get a little busy, but I could definitely see this being a great spot to study or get some work done!

It took me a while to get back here, but I finally made it. There was a very small line - I waited…read moremaybe 10 minutes at the most. I tried the strawberry Matcha cloud this time and it was so much better than what I got before, and I genuinely enjoyed it. I look forward to going back again and trying some other things! My first experience, there was not the best because my friend got rancid milk in their Matcha, but the the shop contacted me and let me know that they made changes to prevent something like that from happening again. I really respect and appreciate how they handled the situation.

I've found my new coffee spot!…read more Was very lucky to wander in at a less busy time (roughly 2PM on a Friday) and have a good chat with Oscar, who greeted me and made my order with incredible swiftness. Frankly, I was having a really rough day before stopping by and took more time than desirable to review the menu before ordering. However, this coffee spot was very patient and kind to me by checking in and listening. I ordered a Chai Latte, and it was the ideal balance of bold and creamy for me! And not only did I leave with a great drink in hand~I was also recommended to visit the Presidio and given exact directions to get there by bus. Thank you, Coffee Bodega!

I had a delicious poppy seed muffin and a cold brew. They are very proud of the cold brew. As I was…read moreabout to add a Stevia to my cup, the server urged me to taste it first. I had a sip just to be polite and listened attentively to a mini lecture about how they make their cold brew, how it is a syrup that is intended to gradually change flavors as the ice melts and the drink dilutes and changes flavor. It was like hearing a bartender tell you not to stir your highball but instead enjoy the layers. Okay. There was also NO milk to add to the drink. I decided not to ask for any. Although they had Tazo tea bags, tea was not on the menu. This was definitely a coffee coffee coffee place. It was cool that everything seemed to be Tarrazu -- even the cold brew. I would come back -- but prepared for the "show" this time. Unlike most SF coffee places, they have extremely comfortable, upholstered seating. But shhh -- don't tell everyone that. I don't think they have bathrooms for customers. There is also abundant outdoor seating for those who want to see and be seen in upscale Cow Hollow.

"Visions of your chestnut mare Shoot through my head and are…read moremakin' me see stars" (Bob Dylan) You won't spot Chestnut Street Coffee Roastery's best surprise until you wander all the way to the back. Walk past the refrigerated cases, past the ordering counter, past the grab and go pastries and sandwiches, past the menu boards, and you'll see it. Welcome to Coffee Heaven in the form of a gigantic coffee roaster, 25 varieties of coffee beans in vintage coffee dispensers, bags of coffee beans everywhere, and murals of classical Renaissance-inspired figures guarding the coffee. A group of us walked over from our hotel for breakfast. I had a toasted Everything bagel with cream cheese (plain is the sole choice) and jelly and of course a cup of their coffee. Everything was reasonably priced and I enjoyed my humble breakfast as much as I enjoyed the vibes and décor of this pretty sweet place.

Just got a bad cup... Ordered a chai latte after hearing that it was strong and spicy. Mine was…read moreeverything but that sadly. It just tasted like milk with a hint of chai. Inside is massive with plenty of seating. Line moves fast and drinks too, even though it was packed. Overall a bit disappointed, but I'm sure I just got a bad cup. Will definitely be back to give it another try and will be adding the coffee cake and raspberry bar to the order!

La Canela is a must! Not too sweet not too bold. Perfectly balanced…read more Great vibes, great food, and great management!

My lone visit consisted of buying two empanadas for lunch, but I had no coffee. I ordered on the…read morecomputer at the counter, which was easy enough. There was no indication that any person was working on my order, but I was able to get my food order after 10 minutes. The empanadas were a bit smaller than I expected and a little expensive, but were tasty overall. The place is spacious with a very calm environment.

Great coffee and staff - quick service, delicious drinks. For those with a sweet tooth, they have a…read moreselection of fresh pastries.

This coffee shop is at a very busy intersection, right by Battery and Market. It's rather…read moreaccessible for most of the working population who work in-office in the Financial District, and that's what makes it special. While the storefront seems pretty welcoming on the outside, I could say otherwise about the customer service side of things. I was soon met not just with unwelcoming hospitality, but also, utter rudeness while ordering my coffee. I felt rushed, and when I asked about the pastries, all the one person that ordered it was: "this is what we have." I'm asking you to specify the pastries because... I GENUINELY don't know what they are? Like we're not experts at pastries compared to baristas that know their stuff -- let alone some random customer like me who doesn't know the name of EVERY pastry. Eventually, after that, I ordered the croissant and a cortado, and both tasted wonderful. The croissant was flaky and very buttery, and the cortado was a great combination to it as well. Ambiance isn't too bad -- there's small tables, but also, very spacious seating on the window side of the seating where there's a bar and more. I'll be back, but please treat your guests in a more courteous way, please -- it goes a long way.

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.

Clean inside and out. Local first responders patronize this coffee shop. Their menu is well curated…read moreand simplified. Service is caring, kind, professional, and quick. I had the pumpkin spice bread and large latte. My friends had the hot chocolate and cappuccino. All were on point and delicious.

Rude people. They are bias under the guise of being open-minded. They seem to dislike first…read moreresponders. I noticed that they were super rude to them The staff made eye contact and purposely ignore them until they left. So unprofessional. I sensed the negativity and it gave off such uncomfortable and negative vibes. They certainly are NOT the type of people to welcome all. Be warned. This is not the kind of people and business I will support. Take your money elsewhere to people who are truly kind.