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Q Specialty Coffee

4.2 (266 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

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Kaela N.

Been wanting to try this matcha/coffee place. I'm not a coffee drinker but this place has plenty of quality matcha and juice options. I got the strawberry matcha cloud. There was a perfect ratio of strawberry and matcha. The creamy foam top complimented the matcha well and tasted like a dessert! The coffee options are also extensive. As busy as this place gets, the staff is quick and efficient. There is seating inside and a bench outside. Parking is street parking. I would love to come back to try different flavors!

Coco water strawberry cloud
Lisa T.

As some reviews have mentioned, there was a line to order drinks. The wait overall was not long and our drinks came out maybe 10 minutes after ordering. The cafe itself is very spacious and bright with plenty of seats. We ordered the coco water strawberry cloud and velvet hojicha cloud. The cloud on both drinks were very good! They were thick, creamy, and had good flavor. The hojicha tasted nutty and smooth.

Yuzu Matcha Air Cream Cloud (Oat Milk)
Kyra K.

Q Specialty Coffee is poppin'! We were across the way when we noticed the cafe. My companion shared that it's a popular spot, and since my Dad wanted coffee, we chose to walk over. On a weekend afternoon, it was packed. The line was out the door, and there were no seats. The line goes by fast. You order and pay, and wait for your name to be called. Most of the people here were working while hanging out. The interior is sleek, modern, and vibey. The service by the workers was kind, and they felt bad about getting my name wrong, lol. So I was intrigued by their Yuzu Matcha Air Cream Cloud, which I got with Oat Milk. The barista warned me it would be citrusy. As a Japanese girlie obsessed with yuzu, this didn't scare me; it made me even more excited! The drink was topped with a large amount of foam. The yuzu foam was airy, citrusy, and light--you could taste it well! Upon mixing, it was nicely balanced. I was a fan. They're also known for their coffee, which is a specialty. My Dad and his friend enjoyed their coffees, noting they were strong and good. I'd love to come back to try their other matchas, seeing most customers got that. Q Specialty Coffee is a spot to try out if you're a coffee or matcha drinker. I'd come back to grab another matcha! Find them off California St. with neighborhood and metered parking nearby.

Matcha Strawberry Cloud ~ $8.96
Jean S.

Q Specialty Coffee is a super popular, trendy, modern, matcha and coffee drink store. There's usually a line out the door to order. Inside, it's modern with plenty of small, light wooden desks to work or hang out. The first time I came on the weekend, the line was so long, I left. The second time I came on a rainy Tuesday afternoon and there was only a short line inside. I ordered the strawberry matcha cloud, which was an organic matcha latte with strawberry cloud foam on top, plus crumbs of dried strawberries. The matcha was pretty good. The strawberry cloud foam was a nice touch. There was only one size and it was $8.25 plus tax. Q Specialty Coffee also serves espresso drinks, coffee, tea, hojicha lattes, and more drinks with strawberry cloud. For dessert, they have Lady M Mille crepes! They also offer sandwiches, pastries, and cookies. Female worker at the counter was pretty nice. Pretty cool coffee/matcha spot on California St. in San Francisco.

Velvet Hojicha
Jocelyn L.

I ordered the velvet matcha and hojicha and both were delicious. The cream tops were nice and fluffy, not too liquidy. The matcha flavor actually came through in the drink and the hojicha was nice and nutty. The cafe itself was pretty big. Lots of seating with great big windows. The drinks came out quickly but there wasn't a large line when I ordered.

Velvet Matcha Cloud; Dubai Chocolate Mille Crepes
Lisa X.

Q Specialty Coffee is a nice neighborhood addition. Very popular! Even with Starbucks and Peets here, this place is great as they have great coffee and matcha drinks. Our favorite is the Velvet Matcha Cloud. It's creamy and delicious. Not bitter as with some matcha drinks. The Mille cakes are good but we don't care for their other food, especially not the shredded steak cheese burrito which according to my hubby tasted like freezer section microwave burritos. Service is friendly. Located on California and Locust.

Strawberry cloud matcha
Tammy T.

Q Speciality Coffee has been blowing up for their trendy, delicious matcha and for good reason! We got there on a Saturday in the early afternoon and there was barely a wait to order. Street parking was quite easy as well. I got the strawberry cloud matcha, which came out after about 5-10 minutes. Strawberry cream was perfectly sweet and rich, which paired well with the smooth and bold matcha! Servers were very friendly. We took our drinks to go, but if you are planning to sit down it gets quite busy.

Quoc H.

Parking: Residential parking is available on the street. Limited but not impossible. Interior: Aesthetic modern clean vibes for the gram vibes. Seating is available but the shop is packedddd so it might be hard. Good study spot. Wait Time: About 10-15min to order and 10min for drinks. Items Order: 7.5/10 Velvet Matcha Cloud $8 - matcha was good but nothing special 8/10 Caramel Latte Espresso Cloud $8 - coffee was actually yummy. it's strong but different from viet coffee. Nice to try but was not a WOW overall i've seen this place with an hour long line before but after trying the drinks even with essentially a normal wait, the drinks were still not worth going for. expensive + small size + just meh taste + located outside of sf center

Linh P.

The cutest coffee shop! There's only street parking here. I ordered the mocha latte and if you like chocolate milk, you'll love this! Also tried their yuzu matcha. It was very matcha forward with a slight hint of yuzu, which made it very refreshing!

Tiffany C.

Super cute coffee shop that makes amazing matcha! I typically make my own matcha at home since it's so much more cost efficient, but every once in a while I like to treat myself and try out matcha spots in the city. The ambiance is very modern and spacious. A great spot to catch up with friends when it's not too busy. I ordered the velvet matcha cloud, and it was so delicious. It's a matcha latte with matcha foam topping. I ordered it less sweet, and it was perfect for me. The matcha was smooth, robust, and earthy. I know they specialize in coffee and have a display of coffee beans and scents in the store, but honestly they really nailed it with their matcha. Will definitely come back when I want to treat myself again.

Eva C.

Had to try their most popular drink, which is the velvet matcha cloud (matcha latte with matcha cream cloud). The cream cloud was thick and creamy, which was a huge plus! There wasn't a line when I went but the indoor seating was all taken. Would come back again to try their other drinks!

Matcha Clouds
Emmeline N.

Overall: 4.8/5 Spacious and feels open, aesthetic, can get very busy, minimalist decor. You can smell the different coffee beans near the front. I prefer more BITTERsweet matchas so I thought their matchas here are a little more on the sweet side. Drinks are served with open caps but they're still provided at the counter. Drinks: - Velvet Matcha Cloud: matcha feels thin but strong, creamy, recommend 50% sweet - Strawberry Matcha Cloud: can't really taste the strawberry (subtle), matcha is sweet and creamy

Victor D.

I had one of the strawberry matcha drinks with a cinnamon roll. I appreciated that they asked if I wanted the cinnamon roll warmed up which I said yes to. I'm not the biggest fan of matcha but this was good and the strawberry flavor helped it out. The cinnamon roll was good and had a healthy amount of icing. The aesthetic was nice. I went on a weekend afternoon while I was on vacation and all the tables were full and the only outdoor seating is a bench

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