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Fire good service and quick :) get the ube latte. Cute little spot if you're in this area of downtown highly recommend.
Even in a city full of choices you get into a habit of going to familiar places. Try something new! When wonderful cafe Nirvana Soul Coffee popped up on my screen with an offer on Too Good to Go to grab a surprise bag, let's go! Half art space, half inventive bakery-cafe, taking in the cafe is a visual and olfactory treat. I mean .. butter.. chocolate .. ube.. and really good coffee! Two surprise bags yielded delicious pastries like croissant, ube and sticky rice cake, vegetable quiche (decadently creamy), a savory cheese and dill tart. They have banana cream pie and sweet potato pie! It's like Craftsman & Wolves and a southern bakery had a baby: Inventive, unique combined with the familiar. I also had the Mabuhay ube iced latte with espresso, ube and coconut- medium sweet and decadent. Downtown San Jose, Main Street Cupertino, Townsend between 3rd/4th by Caltrain and the ballpark. Retail, wholesale, catering - try them!
My cousin had been telling me about the Black Owned Coffee shop fro years. The only downfall was it was in San Jose. I was excited when I found the SF location.. I did have to illegally park because parking is scarce but the risk was worth it. I loved the vibe as soon as I walked in. It was bright and vibrant. I was greeted with a smile when I stepped through the threshold. I asked the cashier what I should try and just let her pick for me. Iced Honey Lavender Latte with NonFat Milk 10/10 definitely recommend. They had pastries and merch as well.. I will definitely risk a ticket and be back to try something else!!
Came up to the city via Caltrain to visit a friend. We didn't drink coffee this morning so we grabbed one here. We got the lavender honey latter- hot with almond milk. Done well. Staff were nice. My husband used their bathroom and he says it's clean. Small place though. A lot of bar seating but there's a couple outdoor seating as well.
Back again after trying more of their drinks, including the celebration latte, hazelnut mocha and banana caramel latte. Every drink has been delicious and the baristas are all super friendly. To top it off, I believe they are black women owned. Highly recommend :)
Absolutely love this place. The artwork implants and overall vibe of the place is so welcoming and relaxing. The playlist was fire! And the employees were exceptional! Dom, who started off in their San Jose location, is one of the best barista I've had! I also tried the bacon cheddar waffle, and it was everything! Definitely a must try if you come here. I absolutely love the Ube latte and also the banana chai! I will definitely be back here again
Very tasty and unique pastries, cute little store near the Caltrain SF station, friendly staff.
A very cute spot!!! I always love trying different coffee spots, and this one in downtown SJ is great! I had an iced mabuhay ube latte with oatmilk and it was great! Not too sweet, the coffee wasn't too acidic, and it was pretty balanced :) The staff seem to enjoy their jobs, there are cute little polaroids of them at work and around having fun! Super cute experience and coffee; I'd definitely come back!
One of the few coffee cafe's near San Francisco Caltrain station - open at 7am weekdays! I got a chai latte & added some raw sugar to my sweetness taste. It was good - 3.5 stars! I do want to grab something hot to drink for the train journey down the Peninsula! No more of Phil's Coffee...such weak beverages. The service was prompt - 4 stars! They have pastries & make (!) waffles. The interior is very colorful & cosy with art from a black artist. 4stars. Give this San Jose home-grown café a try if you're at the Caltrain station area early or anytime. It has such cool vibes.
Nirvana Soul is a cute little coffee shop that opened up right next to Cafe Okawari in mission bay. The vibes inside are very cute and retro with tons of fuchsia pink. The staff is also very friendly and welcoming, and the drink menu is very unique. When I went I decided to get the banana coffee latte with oat milk the drink tasted like creamy banana. The banana flavor was mild however but the drink was still good and creamy banana tasting. The banana flavor also did not taste artificial which I appreciated. I definitely recommend trying out another drink though if you like bolder flavors, like I normally prefer.
Cute place for coffee. Staff was welcoming. Coffee was good. We also tried vegan muffin , that was also nice. It has limited seatings. Looks like favorite spots among locals.
Yay another amazing Black owned spot! Haven't had the food here but the latte was DIVINE, my friend and I were amazed. Fantastic vibes as well, bright and colorful with gorgeous art, and located in beautiful South Beach. Can't wait to come back! Also I do reviews on TikTok so check out @sfyelpfinds!
2 months ago
Quick afternoon coffee break. Iced Mabuhay Ube Latte every time. Espresso, steamed milk, ube, coconut. Refreshing on a hot day with just the perfect amount of sweetness. Also very aesthetic with the contrasting colors. Friendly, upbeat staff. Small but vibey atmosphere with a couple seats inside and outside. read more
3 months ago
I haven't been able to find a good speciality coffee in the area and this one surprised me. The vibe and ambiance in this coffee shop is great. Everyones been talking about the mabuhay ube latte and I just had to try it. The drink is strong but the ube balances out the whole drink. I'll give it a 5/5. It's sweet but I'm a sweet drinker so this one is perfect for me. I'm going to order a large next time! Service was fast and efficient. I went right when they opened. read more
1 day ago
Fire good service and quick :) get the ube latte. Cute little spot if you're in this area of downtown highly recommend. read more
6 months ago
Even in a city full of choices you get into a habit of going to familiar places. Try something new! When wonderful cafe Nirvana Soul Coffee popped up on my screen with an offer on Too Good to Go to grab a surprise bag, let's go! Half art space, half inventive bakery-cafe, taking in the cafe is a visual and olfactory treat. I mean .. butter.. chocolate .. ube.. and really good coffee! Two surprise bags yielded delicious pastries like croissant, ube and sticky rice cake, vegetable quiche (decadently creamy), a savory cheese and dill tart. They have banana cream pie and sweet potato pie! It's like Craftsman & Wolves and a southern bakery had a baby: Inventive, unique combined with the familiar. I also had the Mabuhay ube iced latte with espresso, ube and coconut- medium sweet and decadent. Downtown San Jose, Main Street Cupertino, Townsend between 3rd/4th by Caltrain and the ballpark. Retail, wholesale, catering - try them! read more
My cousin had been telling me about the Black Owned Coffee shop fro years. The only downfall was it was in San Jose. I was excited when I found the SF location.. I did have to illegally park because parking is scarce but the risk was worth it. I loved the vibe as soon as I walked in. It was bright and vibrant. I was greeted with a smile when I stepped through the threshold. I asked the cashier what I should try and just let her pick for me. Iced Honey Lavender Latte with NonFat Milk 10/10 definitely recommend. They had pastries and merch as well.. I will definitely risk a ticket and be back to try something else!! read more
Came up to the city via Caltrain to visit a friend. We didn't drink coffee this morning so we grabbed one here. We got the lavender honey latter- hot with almond milk. Done well. Staff were nice. My husband used their bathroom and he says it's clean. Small place though. A lot of bar seating but there's a couple outdoor seating as well. read more
Back again after trying more of their drinks, including the celebration latte, hazelnut mocha and banana caramel latte. Every drink has been delicious and the baristas are all super friendly. To top it off, I believe they are black women owned. Highly recommend :) read more
Absolutely love this place. The artwork implants and overall vibe of the place is so welcoming and relaxing. The playlist was fire! And the employees were exceptional! Dom, who started off in their San Jose location, is one of the best barista I've had! I also tried the bacon cheddar waffle, and it was everything! Definitely a must try if you come here. I absolutely love the Ube latte and also the banana chai! I will definitely be back here again read more
2 months ago
Very tasty and unique pastries, cute little store near the Caltrain SF station, friendly staff. read more
A very cute spot!!! I always love trying different coffee spots, and this one in downtown SJ is great! I had an iced mabuhay ube latte with oatmilk and it was great! Not too sweet, the coffee wasn't too acidic, and it was pretty balanced :) The staff seem to enjoy their jobs, there are cute little polaroids of them at work and around having fun! Super cute experience and coffee; I'd definitely come back! read more
One of the few coffee cafe's near San Francisco Caltrain station - open at 7am weekdays! I got a chai latte & added some raw sugar to my sweetness taste. It was good - 3.5 stars! I do want to grab something hot to drink for the train journey down the Peninsula! No more of Phil's Coffee...such weak beverages. The service was prompt - 4 stars! They have pastries & make (!) waffles. The interior is very colorful & cosy with art from a black artist. 4stars. Give this San Jose home-grown café a try if you're at the Caltrain station area early or anytime. It has such cool vibes. read more
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1 year ago
Nirvana Soul is a cute little coffee shop that opened up right next to Cafe Okawari in mission bay. The vibes inside are very cute and retro with tons of fuchsia pink. The staff is also very friendly and welcoming, and the drink menu is very unique. When I went I decided to get the banana coffee latte with oat milk the drink tasted like creamy banana. The banana flavor was mild however but the drink was still good and creamy banana tasting. The banana flavor also did not taste artificial which I appreciated. I definitely recommend trying out another drink though if you like bolder flavors, like I normally prefer. read more
Yay another amazing Black owned spot! Haven't had the food here but the latte was DIVINE, my friend and I were amazed. Fantastic vibes as well, bright and colorful with gorgeous art, and located in beautiful South Beach. Can't wait to come back! Also I do reviews on TikTok so check out @sfyelpfinds! read more
1 month ago
5 months ago
Nirvana Soul is a cute and vibrant conveniently located within walking distance of Caltrain, Oracle Park, China Basin, etc. They offer a nice selection of food, pastries, and unique lattes. I stopped by on a weekday morning. There was a short line when I arrived, but it moved quite quickly. Most people were just grabbing coffee and pastries to-go, so despite the small space, there was seating available both indoors (high tops and a bench) and outdoors (cafe tables and chairs on the sidewalk, with some foot traffic). I ordered the mabuhay ube latte (espresso, steamed milk, ube, and coconut) and the chorizo con queso waffle (Spanish chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, and jalapeno). The latte was def yummy - flavorful without being too sweet or overpowering. The waffle was cooked perfectly: crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and a good balance of sweet and savory with a bit of butter and syrup. It was pretty filling, so if I were to order it again, I would probably save half or share with another person. I can't wait to come back and try more of their unique lattes and goodies! read more
Located across from The Beacon, this is a new addition to the Mission Bay coffee scene. I came by in the morning and there was no line. Order at the register, find a seat, and pick up your order once it's called. Even though coffee is in the name, the menu had plenty of non-coffee options as well as sweet & savory waffles. I picked one of their Specialty items, a regular-sized White Rose Latte ($6.00 + tax) and requested Light Sweet. +Drinkable temperature: Hot, but doesn't burn your mouth/tongue +Not too sweet w/subtle rose flavor +I removed the lid and noticed a cute heart. I think they should leave the drinks uncapped so customers can appreciate the latte art! -On the milky side: Espresso wasn't very strong. Side notes: 1.) Rewards: Sign up w/phone # to earn points 2.) Indoor counter seating and outdoor table seating 3.) Restroom available for customers 4.) Walking distance from King Street Caltrain Station *Verdict: Since they have such a diverse menu, I want to return to try more of their offerings. read more
2 months ago
This coffee is bomb! I love this place. I always get the Hazelnut mocha. The workers are nice too. Cute vibe. read more
9 months ago
Got a quick americano in the morning took then just about 5 Minutes wait in line and get the drink ! Super nice people inside making the drinks am fast environment read more
8 months ago
This small coffee shop has lots of character and great vibes starting from the two ladies that assisted me, I was greeted w a big warm smile and that already made all the difference. I ordered a vegan muffin and it was moist and delicious and not on a heavy side, not dense at all, not too sweet. The dirty Diana was wonderful, not too sweet w that chai hint, I do wish that it was little hotter by that is my personal preference. The coffee shop offers academia milk which is amazing, I do not know any other coffee shop that offers macadamia nut milk as non dairy options, kudos !!! There were a few seats inside and three tables outside. I sat outside for about an hour and the traffic was steady. Also, other thing that I noticed was that their cups are thicker than normal cups so no sleeve is need which is very cool and eco friendly. Wonderful place with good vibes all around. read more
Food: I really enjoyed the waffles! I wasn't able to eat it right away, so they got soggy. I popped them in the air fryer and they crisped right back up. I ordered a chorizo waffle for myself and a churro waffle for my husband. We loved them both! They were light and crispy. My husband said that the churro waffle was sweet but not too sweet. The savory chorizo waffle was yummy with syrup for a savory/salty treat and without syrup too. I also ordered a lightly sweetened Celebration Latte. I wanted to try one of their signature drinks. I thought it was okay and maybe would try it fully sweet next time. Service: The ladies working behind the counter were very friendly and helpful at making suggestions on what to order for my first time. Ambiance: The store is very vibrantly decorated. It would be a great place to get something before a ball game! read more
2 years ago
This was such a cute establishment! It was a one woman show , but she was so sweet and handled us with care. It's a small place so it gets packed quick! My drink was amazing! I will definitely go back and try more items! I hade the ube latte 10/10 Customer service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 read more
2 months ago
2 years ago
So happy to see Nirvana Soul open a location in the city! This location is cozy but bright with a couple of places to sit. Its iconic bright pink, yellow, and purple decor is so fun, and the baristas were so warm and welcoming to us upon our arrival. There were a couple of people alongside us for our drinks, but it only took about 5 minutes. I got the hot Lover's Quarrel, and it's just as good as their original location. The beautiful pink color matches the sweet harmony of the chai spices and the kick of cayenne and turmeric just really makes this drink a perfect start to a morning. I can't wait to be back! read more
such an adorable cafe with beautiful decor and plants. there's limited seating but comfortable to work at when you get a seat. there's a variety of specialty lattes, other drinks, and food. I tried the iced mabuhay ube latte ($6 regular) and the colors were beautiful! I thought it was a bit too sweet so I would ask for less sweet next time but you could definitely taste the ube flavor and the espresso. would definitely come again to try other items! read more
Food: 5/5 | drinks/ coffee: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | ambiance: 5/5 Creative, beautifully pink soulful coffee shop. It's right by the Cal Train SF stop and the 30 bus stop, so it's perfect if you need a bite and/or coffee on the go but you'll probably want to stay longer. The music, decor, service is all incredible and inclusive. Coffee is great and they have the classics + some creative and fun options. Waffles seems to be their specialty -- try the bagel bite, you won't regret it. Limited seating. read more
I saw Nirvana Soul had opened up 1 block from my office near the ballpark and a few public transit stops (and some bike lanes! We love bikability and public transit) and had to stop by! I came by after a late lunch and they were still pretty busy. I love the cheery, bright interior ambiance. The pink and the local artwork (go Warriors and Giants!) is cheery. There's cute artistic writing on the wall and ceiling. Service is very very good and friendly and helpful. They sell merch and have a few seats and tables inside, but not many. My iced Mabuhay Ube Latte (espresso + steamed milk + ube + coconut, $6 for medium vs $6.75 for large) was delicious. It was just the right amount of sweet and satisfying. I will definitely be back just for this, though my interest is so piqued to try some of their other drinks like the celebration latte or the white rose or the honey lavender lattes. It's Black woman owned and the vibes are immaculate. This is a great addition to the neighborhood and city! read more
7 months ago
They always have friendly people, and their coffee tastes great! Im happy I'm able to come here in the mornings to grab coffee with my pup. Yes, you can go inside with them to order :). The syrups are a bit too sweet for me, and the hazelnut mocha was especially sweet. Not sure how they make that one but less sugar and more chocolate & hazelnut depth&distinction would make it taste better read more
It's not often that I'm wowed by coffee that is catered to work events but man did Nirvana Soul deliver. Our office had them bring in some lattes, and if my memory serves me correctly there was an ube flavor? All I remember is that the flavor was sweet without being overpowering, and the nutty flavor complimented the coffee so well. For a flavored latte they really hit it out of the park and I'd love to go to their brick and mortar to try a freshly prepared one as if served out of a carafe it's this good you KNOW it's going to be insane made to order. read more
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9 months ago
Bacon cheddar & chorizo, half & half waffle & ube latte SOOO good and the service is very friendly, giving you good options and go out of their way to do it! The vibes are also great to do some work here. read more
9 months ago
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242 Townsend St
San Francisco, CA 94107
Mission Bay
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