Stopped by this Philz Coffee location for some coffee before heading to an NFL tailgate. Pretty standard Philz experience, which is a good thing. The coffee products are always solid and consistent, and you know what you are getting. That said, this part of town felt a little sketchy. To use the bathroom, a worker had to escort me and manually open the door instead of just giving a code. Overall, dependable coffee like always. Just be aware of the surroundings and the extra bathroom process. read more

Philz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I am saddened that I feel compelled to leave this updated review. Let me begin by saying the coffee is still very good. However, in four of my last six visits I have had to wait a very long time to either have my order taken or made-- and on one occasion I had to wait a long time for both to happen. I am a very patient person not prone to complaining about much of anything-- in fact, this review is not a complaint but a eulogy for the death of basic customer recognition-- but I stood at the counter today for almost ten minutes with no one taking my order-- one employee walking by me a couple of times and not stopping to fulfill that all important transaction. The gentleman making the coffee came over after he had finished a few orders. He should not have had to do so. But he was friendly when he took the order and he did make a good cup of coffee. For another visit, someone took my order in a timely fashion and then I waited for a long time, the person making the coffee going to the bathroom at one point, then coming out only to spend some time in the kitchen and then returning to make other coffees but still not mine. I had to teach class, so I needed to leave with no coffee after waiting twenty minutes. I did not have time to complain. I just left. I suppose I shall stop going to Philz. This, again, makes me sad because they really do make a good cup of coffee. read more

As an out-of-tower from Portland (coffee mecca) I just discovered Philz. This is excellent coffee, especially the Philtered Soul. The veggie breakfast burrito was better than expected, good price too. I wish they would have something better than hot sauce packets though. Interior is pleasant, maybe move the napkins away from the register and offer a water station. Parking is crap. Service is very friendly. read more

Philz Coffee - Philtered Soul: excellent - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here with my friend, we ordered 2 drinks and a bagel and a pork sausage burrito. The my tiramisu drink was good that's what got you the two stars. But the girl taking our order had some stank attitude no smile on her face no eye contact nothing. So obviously didn't want to be there. Then to top things off they give me my bagel and it's the saddest most disgusting bagel ever. It was soggy and greasy and rancid. I'm not even from here bad experience. read more

I think this is my first Philz coffee that I've been too where I'm actually ordering at a person and not at the bar. It was super nice. The workers were super friendly and helpful when I needed help ordering. The interior had a lot of seating and was super bright. There was a lot of seating outside near it too which would be great on a nice day. Only downside was parking, there isn't a designated parking lot so you'd have to find street parking. But nonetheless, definitely a place worth visiting. read more

Philz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Philz Coffee on Ocean Avenue is nothing short of legendary! If you are a true coffee lover, like my relatives, especially my uncle who flew in from France; you absolutely must make a pilgrimage here. My cup of coffee was flawless, brewed to perfection, and exactly the way I love it. The chocolate croissant? A masterpiece! But what truly sets this place apart is the warm, stellar service, the spotless shop, and the vibrant, happy atmosphere that makes every sip even better. This isn't just coffee. I's an experience. Highly recommend! read more

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Came in for a bottle of cold brew and it was so quick and easy. They also happened to have little samples out of pastry, it was so yummy. I'll definitely get a pastry next time. read more

Philz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Philz came out w more iced tea flavors just in time for the summer! I really enjoyed the yuzu lemon tea - it was super refreshing and not too sweet. I'm a big fan of the almond croissants at this location as well read more

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Very disappointing experience. I stopped by to pick up my coffee with my dog, and two employees immediately told me dogs weren't allowed inside. One asked me to wait outside in the freezing cold while he made my coffee. I understand store policies, but the way it was handled felt rude and unwelcoming. I told him not to bother making my coffee and left. I am a longtime Philz lover but this location and employees' behavior is so unwelcoming! read more

I guess the coffee is good if you have time to wait 15-18 minutes..But this is why I never leave a tip cup literally has a whole. They take no pride here. read more

Philz Coffee - Leaking cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is always at least 5 to 10 minutes late on a drink. Always!!!! No other Philz does this. The last time I came, I ordered a pastry and the girl was just on her phone and completely forgot to warm up my pastry. I'm never coming back here again. Customer service sucks and they're not even friendly or apologetic when the drink is late. I order a specific time for pick up so that I make it to work on time. Genuinely never coming back read more

I make no secret of my complete and total adoration of Philz Coffee. I live in Austin Texas which has zillions of coffee houses. The top 60% of these are first rate - which means I can get a lot of really good coffee. But we have nothing like Philz. Traditional coffee houses live and die on the espresso drinks. Drip coffee is the runt of the litter and is typically neglected - allowed to get old in the pot. Besides super-upscale steakhouses and the like, The only two establishments in Austin that take drip coffee seriously are Nervous Charley's Bagels and Cherry Creek Catfish. (Yes, a southern style catfish restaurant.) Want good drip coffee for your morning fix? Fuggetaboutit. I go to Philz and I have a choice of eleven completely different drip coffees, Each of them expertly and freshly made. I go weak in the knees. I kill for their Jacob's Wonderbar. I kill for their New Manhattan. I get their pure coffees so rarely that I hate to fool around and mess with flavored blends. But the one time I DID try that - well THAT was blow-away good as well. * * * The Philz Coffee on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco is a totally standard Philz Coffee. Which means it is wonderful. In general, I avoid medium roast coffees because I am a man of extremes. Superheavy - I love you. Superlight - I love you. Middle Roast makes Pikes Place look good. And we all know about Starbucks Pike Place. Well, for once I went out of character and ordered a medium roast. Julie's Ultimate - a ton of cream and no sugar. Julie's Ultimate is the best medium roast coffee that I have ever had in a normal coffee establishment. Sure, if I am dining at a Michelin starred restaurant and There is a cup of coffee at the end of a $300 meal, The coffee that runs in that company is very good. But if I am living responsibly and not destroying my bank account, I could easily make New Manhattan, Julie's Ultimate, and Jacob's Wonderbar The foundation of a happy life. * * * And just for the record, non-drip-coffee coffeehouses ... There is never a season for seasonal lattes. Seasonal lattes are second-stringers. If seasonal drinks were first-line drinks, they would generate enough sales volume to sell them 365 days a year. * * * When it comes to their core coffees, Philz does not run second stringers. 365 days a year they sell the good stuff. read more

Philz's mint mojito is always so delightful. This Philz is my favorite because of its relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. It's perfect for unwinding, reading, and chatting read more

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Had to wait for a while just to be attended at the front. Then the wait for my order (a black coffee) took almost 10 minutes. I have never waited so long for a coffee before it's crazy read more

I had to check on my drink after waiting for a bit, and it had already been sitting there. No name was called or follow-up from the barista. Not the best experience--hopefully just an off day. read more

I got the too good to go mystery bag! It came with a lot of pastries-- these are just 2 of them. Lemon poppyseed muffin was super fluffy and moist. The other pastry was cheesy and super flaky. Both great! read more

Philz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

As the Philz that introduced me to the Philz chain, this will always be a 5* in my heart. Amazing service every time I come here, actually bothers to spell my name (lol), and a nice quiet place to hang out with friends and study. Definitely still my favorite Philz in the city! read more

The business owner responds to the reviews here but nothing seems to change, even though the complaint is almost always identical: the baristas here move at the pace of a snail and orders are late/service is slow. Seems like a deep-rooted problem with the current staff. Other Philz are usually great. Avoid this one. read more

I love Tesora Coffee. It's one of my favorite coffee chains. As a coffee enthusiast, I tend to visit almost every new coffee spot that opens. When I first discovered Philz Coffee, I ended up going there every day for about two weeks to try their coffee.(It was a similar pattern with Blue Bottle.) I tried pretty much all the menu items, and these days I find myself mostly drinking Tesora. The staff and the store atmosphere are relaxed, and the coffee here feels just as free-spirited! read more

Philz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Everything went well Phil's coffee has turned me into an only Philz Coffee person. Thank you. The dark and bold is outta this world. I will come here purposely just to have a coffee, although, well out of my way. I do pour over at home. Nothing like this!! Chris read more

Out and about Sunday morning so I grabbed a philharmonic cold brew (creamy cream and medium sugar) from Philz. The coffee was good - had notes of chocolate and nuttiness. The shop was mostly empty so the service was super quick and plenty of seating. Barista was friendly. read more

Philz Coffee - Large - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm writing a TGTG review of an order I just had. I received 4 muffins for less than $5. It's a bargain but it was also a disappointment. For I have seen others who ordered the TGTG and post it on Yelp and their order has more variety. Overall, the muffins taste good and fresh. read more

Philz Coffee - 4 muffins - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Investors coffee is not good coffee. They sold out and have financial backers that have cut corners. Like Starbucks of 40 years ago. When coffee shops that are superb get investors money they do NOT get better. It's the opposite. Bigger is not better. read more

The coffee was awful, it tasted like mud. The staff was nice, but that didn't overcome the awful coffee.

My go to coffee! Love the mint mojito iced! The rose is good too. I normally like to pre order my coffee as they do take a while and I don't like waiting long! Ambiance is spacious for if you need to just enjoy a cup of coffee or do some work! read more

I can't quite nudge this review to 4 stars: It took too long to get an iced coffee and iced tea with three baristas doing their thing and a fourth person running the register. You'd figure being a block from a college campus, Philz would be on its game but this spacious cafe with maybe 6-8 people waiting (including us) it wouldn't take nearly 15-18 minutes to get an iced coffee and an iced chamomile tea. They had three baristas! The baristas were in their element, making loud chirpy noises and shouts. One sang along to Kelly Clarkson. It felt like performance art. Maybe it was? After I grabbed my coffee and took a sip, I decided to take the barista up on her offer to to make my iced coffee rose creamier and sweeter. She was suddenly kind and gracious. I'd say try their in-app ordering if you're in a hurry; it should be faster? But, I honestly can't predict; this location had a strange, slow vibe like we were caught in some cosmic glitch. read more

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I haven't been to Philz very much, so I wasn't sure what to order and this was my first time trying this drink. I originally wanted the regular Philtered Soul, but the cashier recommended the Philtered Soul Cold Brew instead! The cashier seemed very friendly and genuine and I really love someone who recommends drinks like this. The drink itself was very flavourful. I got a large and I finished it within just a couple minutes. I wanted to savour it while I did homework, but it was just too good. It has a very strong coffee and hazelnut taste. I normally wouldn't order hazelnut, but this drink sounded really interesting! It was really amazing! Philz has not yet to let me down. I love the location here as well and how its near CCSF and Riordan High School so that students can come here to study after school. The atmosphere is wonderful and they play good music. read more

Philz Coffee - Philtered Soul Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Drink: 4/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Drinks are very tasty, but sometimes they forget to put sugar on my drink. I often grab my drink and go, so I dont have time to come back to ask for more sugar. However, I really like the man worker who take my order whenever I come there, very friendly and super helpful. Overall is nice, just note that the wait time is a bit long read more

A coffee shop that didn't have espresso, kind of an odd experience? Service was ok, could have been better. Ended up getting some mojito drink they had. It was alright. The vibe was ok. read more

Philz is definitely one of my favorite spots to get coffee. My go-to is their iced mint mojito since I love anything mint flavored. Their iced gingersnap and the mocha tesora (warm) is really good too. This location has a bunch of seats to sit & enjoy your coffee. Service is friendly and sometimes tends to be a bit slower during the weekends. read more

Philz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got the seasonal fall spiced vanilla drink, and the spices were nice and warm, but would've preferred the coffee to be a little stronger, and a little less sweetness, but that's just my preference. Friendly workers and plenty of seating inside! read more

I waited for 5 minutes (as the only person in line) as the barista made eye contact with me multiple times and ignored me. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and a drip coffee. Nothing fancy. The drip coffee was $5.25! They have different bean blends which is cool, but they add a sweet flavor profile to the coffee. There isn't an option to not have this. Wish there was a different coffee shop on this corner. read more

Daniel made my 3 drink orders exactly the way we wanted! He was friendly, prompt, and made sure I left the store feeling pleased with my purchase! read more

No one here knows how to make a drink correctly. Everytime i come i have to ask for it to be sweeter and creamier. This time when i asked for it to be changed, instead of putting the spoon they used to mix, away to wash, they put it back into their cup with the rest of the utensils and kept using it, contaminating all the other ones. This is not acceptable, and it is apparent that everyone at this location is lazy. read more

I've been to this location several times - sometimes checking out with the cashier with an out-of-town friends, on the go with a mobile order, or picking up coffee beans as a souvenir for a visitor. The service consistently has been great and the vibes have been chill. It's a great place to catch up with friends or hunker down to get some work done on the laptop. Street parking hasn't been too difficult to find, and it's super easily accessible by public transit as well. read more

I tend to NEVER come to this location because there's always a mess up or delay. Need my philz fix so I gave them another chance. Placed my order on their app at 9:31am for pickup at 9:40am but my order wasn't ready until 9:52am. If you're not in a rush come here but if so go elsewhere. read more

** The following review reflects my experience prior to the shelter-in-place order currently in effect. ** Back in the olden days when we could roam the streets without worry - that would be a couple of months ago - I was walking on Ocean Avenue with purpose as I was inching toward my daily step goal. I noticed a rather spacious Philz within my eyeliner, so of course, I ordered my $4 Silken Splendor light-light (photo: https://bit.ly/35K7hLY). I just read this is one of the few locations that have remained open for takeout, and I could see why since the CCSF students proclaimed it their dorm-away-from-dorm from what I saw on my visit. They have a good chance of survival in our still unclear post-pandemic world because of their expansive terrace (photo: https://bit.ly/3boMUox). Safe distancing will indeed be the new normal. COFFEE - 5 stars...Philz is Philz, no doubt AMBIANCE - 4 stars...it was a student hangout back then...what will it be soon? SERVICE - 5 stars...trademark care in check TOTAL - 5 stars...Philz in the time of a pandemic feels essential to me RELATED - Time for coffee in the city? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/30sXK8D read more

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After looking at my statistics in which places I go to as a Yelp elite, that makes me a café crazed dude who's mostly into warmth, hospitality, and some nice portions of pastries enough to fill one's stomach. I can't help but to be in any different cafés to post photos and write a review about them. Philz Coffee will truly be my best place within my neighborhood. If I am to choose what I love to drink, it's chai tea with oat milk while hot cocoa comes in second. Just have to take my face mask off before I take a sip. Again, I'm no coffee drinker since coffee gives me jitters (but I admit I have a decaf with a pair of free donuts last year). I have no problem with the drinks I have. It's up to me whether or not I add more cream and sugar. Pure and unsweetened is always my preference. I'm finally glad the staff members accept cash when Philz was once all contactless payment last year. Plus, going indoor is more comfy. One restriction though: one hour duration. Outdoor seating with yellow colored tables, still the best bet. read more

Philz Coffee - Nice chai! () - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Y'all! Why did I never come here when I lived in the Bay Area!??? I miss it already. Philz Coffee, come to the PNW! We'd love you here. I love that it's just iced coffee but flavored in a way that's really appealing for latte drinkers as well. I forget the name but I loved the hazelnut one and I ended up concluding that a light to medium in sweetness and creaminess was how I like it. I also tried the mocha flavored one, I think it was Verona or something. It was also very good. Another thing to note is this place has great service line you would find at a mom and pop cafe. After presenting you with you drink, they ask you if they can alter the taste to your liking in any way. read more

I mobile ordered my coffee at 7:15. estimated ready at 7:35. i walk in at 7:35. i find out five minutes later my coffee was not even started. after i realized that the tickets with my name on it had no coffee attached. I asked if they even started it and i was correct they had not. where is the manager? where is the keeping staff on point? where is the person or barista making sure they are getting coffees out with in 20 mins for two coffees? other people's coffees were ready. i waited thirty minutes, just to tell the guy not to make the coffees. read more