I like this place because it's very cozy and homey. There are a couple of different rooms and an outside patio. It reminds me of how most coffee shops looked like in the city before Starbucks and 3rd wave became mainstream and everything needed a slick look. The food selection is larger with lavash wraps in addition to soups, salads, breakfasts and sandwiches. They also have beer. It can get quite a bit busy though, this is not a place to do work and hog a table that someone needs. Progressive Grounds is a reason to come to Bernal Heights. read more

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I love this cafe so much....plenty of seating (Seating in main cafe, back room for more quiet, and backyard patio). It's soooo cozy, great to work (plenty of outlets just bring your noise cancelling headsets), catch up with friends, bring kids (bring crayons, scratch paper). Staff is so kind and friendly, and you have order coffee, snacks or meals. You can get away from the rain in here or soak up Bay Area sun in the back patio. Good vibes here! read more

Nice neighborhood cafe. Little sun room in back and backyard. Owner must be Moroccan given Casablanca photos. Loved the patio in back and the wifi. Not a third wave coffee but a solid locals spot. read more

Nice location with tons of room. There's a patio in the back to enjoy your coffee and the fresh breeze. Definitely a place to relax before getting the day started. Friendly service, you're instantly greeted as you walk in. A gem on courtland ave read more

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Great coffee and food. Love the atmosphere and the free, live Bluegrass music in the back room on the 4th Sunday afternoon of each month.

We've been coming here for 20 years and have been greeted by so many of the same smiling faces! It's always a treat to sit in the backyard on a sunny day. I like the chicken tarragon the tuna sandwich. Just know that if you sit inside, the front room is for conversation the back room is for working in silence! read more

I have eaten and relaxed at Progressive Grounds on Cortland Avenue in the Mission Distric many times. It is a relaxed, fun coffee house with an outside area in the back with tables and many plants and the inside has people relaxing, talking, playing chess and it has piped in music and the staff is very friendly and caring and the food is excellent, fresh and delicious and the coffee, drinks are delicious. The last time I was there, I ordered a toasted bagel with scrambled eggs, Swiss cheese and onions and it was perfect.y friend ordered the chicken Cesar salad. She said it was delicious. I love this place. Enjoy,!!!! read more

Neighborhood Bernal spot with a good atmosphere, and outdoor space. Reliable smoothies and light meal options. Nothing terribly spectacular, but hit the spot. Come on a nice weather day and sit outside! The whole place has an airy vibe. read more

Mitchell's ice cream, decent baked goods and coffee, bagels with business...pretty good but standard (well except not everyone carries Mitchell's) BUT the atmosphere here sets it apart. It's a nice place inside with friendly staff and a lovely garden. read more

We came early on a Saturday getting lattes and playing the crossword. The coffee was good, and they take cash to avoid credit card fees which is great. I think it would be a good place to WFH. The space is decorated soooo cozy and the back patio is stunning with lots of green plants. The tables had seating with comfy pillows so I am a big fan of the coffee shop vibe! read more

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In my experience, progressive grounds isn't going to wow you with a fancy drink that you can only find here, although their berry blaster is tasty, i don't think it is anything you couldn't make yourself. Instead, this spot offers a community to those that live nearby and slower place environment for you to read a good book and bask in their sun soaked backyard while the dirty works jazz group is playing on Sundays. Or, maybe you come across the chess club meeting, decide to grab some ice cream, and play a game or two with them. I really enjoy this place as a location that is not rushing you out the doors, but instead is inviting you to take your pick from its assortment of colorful pillows to lean on, admire its decor, and spend a minute to take a chance on the completing today's crossword.or just enjoy the hideaway it has to offer. It kind of reminds me of what I imagen my 5th grade school teacher's house would look like if they had a thing for collecting pillows. read more

I used to love this place for the tuna sandwich and occasional smoothie. Some time back there was a big mix up with my order and I hadn't been back in a while. I was due for a return. Today I walked in and witnessed the techno dystopia it has become: Nearly every table is occupied by a single guest working on their laptops. Most didn't even have food nor drink. No one seemed to be leaving so I left, as I couldn't find a place to eat a sandwich. read more

One of the neighbors asked me to meet them at this lovely location. I've been looking for an affordable comfortable yet intimate Café, and I had no idea what I was gonna come upon. Bernal heights is an adorable quaint neighborhood and it looks great. I hadn't been there in a couple years for sure. This place is charming Homie. Definitely has old-school charm. The staff are friendly and affable. Patient and treat each customer as their family. The offerings are simple and direct affordable and they serve people at a nice pace to be aware that sometimes there's peak moments in the rest of the time it's quite quiet. I ordered the egg and cheese on a croissant. The croissant was perfect. You could actually taste the cheddar it was nice and thick in the egg was light and fluffy and for the price it was a steel. My latte was nice and smooth and balanced. I love how they offered me one or two shots at the same price point regardless, and they had an easy check out they made the beverage quickly and handed it to me and then brought the sandwich to me and a beautiful cute tray with the napkin cut in half so it was easy to bite down and really taste an incredible croissant. Locals really love this destination. You hear a lot of Neighbor chatter. And it has a front and a back and a patio so we can accommodate small groups of people. I can't wait to go back and try some more fair but in the morning if I need a place to hunker down or to read, I think this is a really good choice for many people. this is the Hallmark of a neighborhood establishment people like to go there and gather and stay in. This is exactly what type of business this is. It is a hallmark of the neighborhood. read more

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Amazing vibe food and service. Service is kind and personable here. The roasted eggplant pesto wrap WAS SOOO good. And the Moroccan artwork all over the shop is beautiful. read more

This place is awesome, friendly staff and the back patio is great to relax and enjoy a treat. They also sell Michell's ice cream :)

This is a super cute cafe in Bernal Heights. It was a delight to discovered that they have a beautiful outdoor garden patio in the back, and also a rear lounge with comfortable pillowed seatings with large bright windows looking into the outdoor patio, and walls adored with ethnic arts. We enjoyed our lunch there, which were the croque monsieur sandwiches and the grilled salmon wrap. You ordered at the counter and get a number, and the server bring the food to you. It was a nice place for a respite after our morning hike in the hills nearby. read more

I have come to this place often, even though it's quite a schlepp from my house, because I loved their Tuna Lavash. A few Sundays ago I was craving said wrap, so I headed over. I arrived somewhere around 4:30 p.m. They close at 6 p.m. I ordered a Tuna Lavash, and they told me the grill was already closed for the day. Closed 10 minutes before 6 o'clock I could understand, but a full hour and a half? I was furious, and I won't be back. read more

A sweet gem tucked away in Bernal Heights. This coffee shop offers a little bit of everything for everyone - coffee, smoothies, bagels, sandwiches, salads, and fresh baked goods/pastries at fair prices. I opted for the falafel whole wheat lavash wrap with chili sauce and pickles on the side. Needless to say, with the first bite, this place has earned my loyal support. By far, this is one of the best wraps I've had in San Francisco - the falafel felt light, yet filling and healthy. With ample seating in the front, back, and patio, a kind local crowd, and plenty of tasty vegetarian options - I'll be back! read more

Progressive Grounds - Falafel Lavash Wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very cozy neighborhood cafe. Lots of outlets behind every single table. Nice outdoor patio behind the cafe that's shaded by nearby buildings. read more

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Ambience of this place is nice and has good seating, but the food and drink are mediocre. Ordered a smoothie ($10) plus lox bagel with cucumber and onion ($12) and the layer of lox was so thin it wasn't even visible in a cross section. Smoothie was additionally under poured and lukewarm. read more

Progressive Grounds - $12 lox bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here to have a coffee and finish my last few work tasks for 2023. This was my first time visiting Progressive Grounds even though I have frequented Bernal Heights for years. The staff were warm and friendly. I ordered an oat milk white mocha, it was yummy but a bit sweet for me, that was my fault, I should have stuck with my usual latte. I sat in the cozy nook by the window and got my work done with no distractions. I think they have wifi if you ask, I was too shy to ask so I used my hot spot. My sister ordered their lunch combo which is a soup of the day and half a sandwich. She really enjoyed it. Love this place, I'll be adding it to my list of remote work cafes. read more

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A cute hidden gem in Bernal heights. The staff is very sweet and the service is great. I loved that they have ample space to sit and work, read a book or catch up with a friend. The inside is nice and cozy with cushions, and I also love their outdoor patio out back - all the spaces are very inviting and that is what I like the most about this cafe. As for the food and drinks, we have tried the white chocolate mocha here which was pretty good, kefta bagel- it was our first time trying kefta and we liked it, banana bread and smoothies. They also serve Mitchell's ice cream, wine and beer. read more

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My favorite Bernal coffee shop. Great staff and the owner is the best. Super friendly and laid back. Food is excellent for a coffee shop, but I mostly get coffee. Great back patio. read more

Outdoor patio, lots of tables, outlets, variety of food, smoothies, coffee, ice cream AND wine. Holy cow this place is the holy grail of cafés in SF!!! I got the ham and cheese wrap ($13) and a fresh oj ($6) was a pretty big portion and spend the rest of the day working / enjoying the outdoor views. This spot is super cozy and I would definitely be back to enjoy working or catching up with a friend here. read more

Ok , so today i came in to get 3 ice cream cones for my kids, i ordered them and they spanish speaking older lady, who was serving us, got the first order wrong, ao I repeated it, no problem, she said sorry and went back, second time she STILL got it wrong, not sure how confusing it was, then again, I wasnt sure she understoof English at this point so she asked me to point at the exact flavors my kids wanted and only then she got the order right. All the while mind you they didnt know this but I SPEAK FLUENT Spanish and could hear her talking about me to her co workers, and laughing the whole time, beyond unprofessional. At this point I wanted to leave, but my kids were adamant. They wanted to of course get their ice cream before we left. So I was getting rung up. I handed over the cash and then she quickly in Spanish told the other coworker "hurry up before she complains about another thing again!" Mind you I am standing right in front and she is completely oblivious and assumes that I only speak English at this point, makes me wonder what more they say about customers who actually don't speak fluent Spanish. Something to think about. I mean Progressive , I am longlife customer who actually was born and raised in BH, yes we still exist, by God hire people who speak BASIC english and can understand basic orders it is not that complex. Sadly, that will be my last time going to progressive until they hire much more friendly and customer centric staff, such a shame since the owner is such a dear, and I'm really sad to have to leave this, but I felt like today was my last visit there ! read more

I will often make a special trip to Bernal Heights to get a Tuna Melt Wrap. They are delicious. today I came in to order one at 4:40 p.m., and they told me their grill was closed for the day. They're open until 6:00 p.m. I got to say I am very very disappointed. I will not be coming back because if I can't rely on their posted schedule I don't want to waste my time getting here only to be disappointed. read more

Tasty and inexpensive. Easy to order, had couple of wraps and drinks. Lovely patio, comfortable seating. Will be back read more

Progressive Grounds - Had couple of wraps, easy and inexpensive. Lovely patio. Will definitely be back for more. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

super cute spacious cafe! spent a couple hours working/studying there and it was a good experience. great lighting and many others were also there working. can get loud because lots of foot traffic midday, they got quite busy. they also have a back dining area with lots of seating. menu has so many options to choose from, food wise and drink wise, and staff are very accommodating! they were friendly and seemed very hard working. there's also ice cream so there were many families with kids coming in for a treat. the chicken à la toscana lavash wrap came out fresh and warm with a nice, crisp exterior to the wrap bread. very good vibes, I would recommend and want to come back to try more items! read more

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Delicious chai latte, egg and cheese croissant (the croissants are GIANT!), and friendly staff in a warm and cozy environment. Lovely gem of a place-- we'll be back! read more

I've been a long time customer of this gem of a cafe in the heart of Bernal Heights, Progressive Grounds! I appreciate the staff team is always a welcome start to my day and the food options are healthy with fresh veggies to add to any bagel sandwich. It's right on Cortland and when I have the chance to take my coffee and breakfast for here, it's the perfect setting. read more

Bummer that they no longer allow studying on the weekends from 7 am to 2 pm. I won't be supporting this business anymore.

This is one of my neighborhood cafés and I am rooting for it. Growing up in San Francisco, this is an old school café. It does not feel like it caters to the techie, small batch coffee, avocado toast eating puffy jacket crowd. This is a working class café run by an Asian family with aging furniture, pictures of locals on the walls and an assortment of boardgames to play at your leisure. They are basic but I absolutely love their breakfast sandwiches. They are one of my treats I get a couple times a month. My favorite is egg, ham and cheese on an English muffin. They are all very basic, super market quality ingredients but it's just executed really well. read more

Very attentive, efficient and courteous staff, nice, clean decor with a cool "small shop in the city" vibe, very good Turkey sandwich and coffee drink! I would give it a full 5 stars if it were not for the incorrect pricing on the overhead menu boards. What was to have been an $18.93 lunch (tax included) turned out to be a $22.73 lunch (w/ tax). Not going to break my wallet but still, if you are going to ring me up for 20% MORE than expected, you owe it to tell your customers of the price increase. Plus, the menu boards are written in chalk, so it would be relatively quick to make the change. All in all I would certainly go back. Just ask for the price first..... Actually, (if you hate politics don't read) with a name that includes "Progressive" in it, I should have expected the outcome to be much different than what was promised, and not in a good way ) read more

Progressive Grounds - Receipt showing 27% different from price of sandwich on receipt when compared to overhead menu board - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend and I came here for a quick lunch since we were nearby, I ordered Marco's chicken pesto and an iced caramel macchiato. The chicken pesto was good, except the olives that were in the wrap were overly salty. The service was fast, even with a line. It's a great cafe to get work done as they provide cushion seating area as well as patio seating. read more

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This is an awesome place! I came here for just a bagel- a lox bagel and it is so delicious. The environment is also amazing, I was greeted so warmly by a very kind man. He was so polite and great through my ordering process and it made me feel so welcome. The setting is also so cute, I love the colorful bench seats! read more

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Since I cannot eat dairy or meat, there is not much for me here. I do like falafel wrap but I don't love it. I am able to get non-dairy smoothies so thats good. I wish they had some straight up vegetable juices though. I wish they had vegan pastries. I enjoy their gunpowder green tea. Why do I go there? I love sitting in the back to talk with a friend or get some work done or both! read more

When it comes to coffee shops if you've been to one you've been to them all unless they have something unique about them. Progressive grounds stands out with its amazing menu of Moroccan inspired foods. Their sandwiches, wraps, plates, and soups makes every visit unique and has made it into my weekly rotation. Taking my laptop and inhabiting a corner in the extensive sitting area has been one of the best parts of my week. With a calm atmosphere, it makes even the rainiest day tolerable. The service is so kind, and so efficient, progressive grounds has made its way into my heart as one of my favorite coffee shops! read more

Stumbled across this place while looking for a quick place for a coffee fix! This place is easy to locate, and street parking is extremely convenient in this neighborhood. The menu is pretty extensive, with lots of food and drink options! I opted for an oat latte and it was just okay. This place, however, wins major brownie points because it's a great place to hang out or study/work. There's a spacious patio out back, and the indoor seating has tons of outlets. Would definitely come back when I need to get out of the house and get work done. read more

My favorite place to work from while grabbing a lovely lunch. I am a fan of the Mediterranean plate and basically all the wraps. Great staff, fun but quiet atmosphere, and true community feel. Coffee seems very good but to be honest most coffee tastes pretty good to me. Back patio is really nice as well and gets good coverage from the wifi for nice days too! read more

Excellent coffee, wonderful owners, Mitchell's ice cream, and yummy food. I am always greeted with a smile and prompt service. This coffee shop is a Cortland treasure. The coffee is always perfect. The only fault, and it has nothing to do with the management or service, is the entitled clientele that sit for hours on end on their laptops, taking loud Zoom work meetings with no regard for the other patrons. And of course, no headphones! I understand and appreciate the no laptop rule on weekends. A coffee shop is a coffee shop, not your personal office. read more