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Sacred Grounds Coffee House

3.5 (189 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Good for kids
Good for working

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Olivia P.

Super cute coffee shop in SF! It's a legacy business and has America's longest running poetry hour (since 1972)! It was very peaceful, full of plants and when I went it wasn't super busy. They have music playing softly in the background and the food was amazing! Highly recommend the breakfast sandwich! Everything was made quickly and well and will definitely stop by again when I'm back :)

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Ed U.

This is one of those low-key coffee spots that serves its purpose as a social hub for residents in this NoPa neighborhood. Located at Hayes and Cole near the UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital, it has an unassuming presence which drew me in as I was walking back from Golden Gate Park. It was only about 2PM, about an hour before closing time, but the owner was already out of coffee. I guess I didn't want to leave empty-handed, so I decided to try one of his specialties, the $3.95 Medium Matcha Latte (photo: https://yelp.to/fkHKBvD5XT). I sat quietly in a corner sipping my latte, while a gaggle of high school girls shrieked like banshees non-stop. He offers breakfasts, bagels, and sandwiches earlier in the day, but I was too late for any of that. Besides, my ears were starting to bleed from the cacophony. DRINKS - 3 stars... the latte was OK but not my first choice AMBIANCE - 2.5 stars...plenty of tables but it's not a place for meditation SERVICE - 2 stars...is it that hard to make a cup of coffee? TOTAL - 3 stars...just another coffee stop without coffee RELATED - Exploring NoPa? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2uMQ82p

Tim P.

It's so old school coffee shop and the poetry open mike can't be beat. Heh heh. Beatnik poetry. Where else can you go on a Friday afternoon and overhear two dudes talking about recent trends in California short story writing? Or the modern essay? So satisfying.

Mario T.

I grew up going to cafes where people hung out and socialized or read. Cafes with ancient couches and sticky chairs, board games and open mics. Regulars with big bellies, people who might hang out in libraries too. Cafes have turned into instagram worthy luxury spots to catch up on work. Sleep, polished wood and no pictures on the walls. I'm not against them but they're a dime a dozen these days and they're kinda purposely unwelcoming. This place is a true community gem. It's a couple blocks from USF so you'll find students cramming. And lots of folks from the neighborhood. They have free WiFi but I almost never see people working. I love coming to this spot. I typically just get a breakfast sandwich and they are affordable and absolutely delicious. The owner could easily charge five dollars more without betting and I but he keeps it reasonable. You can eat well for less than $15. With tip. I hope this place stays around for a long time. You can help it by checking it out soon!

Breakfast Sandwich
Jennifer C.

Cute cafe with a great amount of chairs, tables and sofa. Order towards the back and the sweet man who I presume the owner is was very nice! The breakfast sandwich was delicious I'd forsure get it again. Also has ketchup to go with it. Smoothie was really good but maybe not the best for a cold San Francisco weather. Friends did get white mocha and caramel macchiato and both tasted fantastic. In total I paid around $18. They do have Wi-Fi! Wi-Fi is OK, more people working the worse wifi is especially if you're using zoom. Also has bathroom

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Ghazal G.

This place is such a cute little hole in the wall spot. First of all, the music? Slaps. They playing Alisha keys and Britney, LOL. Second, the breakfast sandwiches HIT! They got a build your own option and it's just great. The service was super fast and nice. The owners really care and are kind. The food is also fresh. They squeezed like 4 oranges for my friends orange juice! They also have such a wide range of menu options, it's kinda like an all in one. If you're the type of person who likes variety, this is the SPOT! They got sandwiches, desserts, sides, soups, salads and random entrees like lasagna, which is just so funny to me. They also have a wide range of drink options, I got a chai boba tea, yum! I grabbed a few pastries as well to go to share with my family. I see some people here just on their laptops as they got free WiFi. This is a cute home-y type spot. Highly recommend!

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Annika S.

I LOVE this cafe! Tucked away , it's always quiet and calm. There seems to always be space to study even on busy days and with the building staying as cool as it does it makes it an ideal study spot! I got the breakfast sandwich on a sesame bagel with hash browns and sausage. It blew me away! It was so tasty and filling , it became two meals. I also love their bagel lox. It was $12... Something I couldn't believe I could get so cheap in SF! The man who works the front is very kind and efficient.

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Denise C.

Sacred Grounds has been here since the 1970s maybe. The cafe has a open mic every Wednesday from 7 to close. It's on Youtube too. The menu has lots to pick from and it's not overpriced. I got a smoothie for a little less than $5. It's a quaint mom and pop cafe that feels like an old basement. Lots of space to sit around and hang out. Hayes and Cole. I never have seen this corner area until today. Review #2550

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Staff was condescending/rude and coffee was disappointing and lacked flavor. I will not be coming back here.

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This place is soooooo goood anybody who gives them 1 star is on crack. The drinks are really good and the owners are very nice

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