Do you need an every day coffee spot? Do you love kind, genuine service? Are you looking to foster community, support local business, and meet new people? Then sacred grounds is your next daily grind spot. I have been going here for two years now and I will never stop so long as I live in Richmond. The vibes, food, and coffee never disappoint. I enjoy playing chess, sitting in the sun, or on the couch, and soaking it all in. You have found the spot! Stop looking. read more

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 :) read more

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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 read more

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I got a lavender latte and my bf got a caramel macchiato. They have a wide variety of flavor syrups, food, and drinks. They have a lot of available tables and booths with free wifi. read more

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. read more

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Awesome, unique place with great food and a great atmosphere. Really nice owner, too. Also has board games you can play and tons of plants for an almost jungle atmosphere read more

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! read more

Sacred Grounds Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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 read more

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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! read more

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Awesome little neighborhood spot. Our go-to for sandwiches when we want a quick lunch -- turkey club, BLT or a bagel. Lovely couple that runs it, always freshly made. Call a few minutes ahead if you're on-the-go! read more

Food was plentiful for price, the vanilla latte was excellent, not bitter and beautifully artistic. The portions are quite large, salads yummy. Chicken was so-so. Try it out! read more

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. read more

Sacred Grounds Coffee House - Breakfast Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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 read more

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Great corner coffee shop. The coffee isn't anything special but it's convenient and it's hot. Plenty of creamer and sugar plus they sell other drinks like energy drinks, soda, sparkling. The service isn't much, it's seems family owned. Whenever I go for a bagel and coffee there's always these two elderly folks, so I believe it's just a nice ma and pa shop. The food is great. You get exactly what you pay for, no more no less and it's exactly what you ask. As you can see, that cheese pull surprised even me when I just randomly decided to try out of their breakfast bagels one Sunday morning. Love that it's next to the panhandle and GG park so me and my gf can stop by for a sandwich or two on the way read more

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Service sucked, food sucked. Told that the restroom is "broken.". Not cheap. No receipt offered. Pity, charming location with preserved atmosphere. read more

It's a perfectly acceptable neighborhood coffee shop with friendly service. You won't get the world's best coffee, the world's best food, etc. But you get a chill hangout spot in a quiet part of this neighborhood. And you get to support a long-time neighborhood mom-and-pop business. All in all, it's worth stopping in. read more

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

Bagels were good but it's hard to get a bagel wrong. Liked the iced chai but the coffee was mid and there were no refills. Service was rude and whole place smells musty. Cute decor tho. read more

One of my favorite coffee spots in the city. Very nice people. Too bad open mic for poetry has been closed since the plague started. Been coming here for years and hopefully more to come. read more

My favorite local coffee spot. Teddy is wonderful and kind every time. I love seeing other regulars come in and get greeted. One of the few places I really feel a sense of community is very present still in the service. Lots of chairs and plugs, with fast wifi. Food is good and fast, and while the coffee isn't anything special, there's lots of options and it's a good staple place for a quick morning cup, or to sit for a while to eat and work. read more

I love this place. Teddy is awesome. Always attentive and extremely nice. My son and I love his breakfast sandwiches. Coffee is always great. And the atmosphere of the coffee shop is so cozy, especially when it's raining outside. I come here all the time for the past few months and can't complain. Definitely check this place out! read more

We went for breakfast they ran out potatoes!!! Very DISSAPOINTED!! Very few breakfast options and they run out of what they do have!! And they forget our coffee orders They serve cold egg! Burn sausage! Not recommended for big hungry groups or families! Came all the way from El Paso Texas read more

Sacred Grounds Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

My go to place for a tea and bagel. The staff, Teddy , is so kind and accommodating. I also love that they have chess boards so I can play a quick game with my friends while we wait for our tea. read more

Got an oat milk latte and it was not really good....tasted kind of burnt. Lots of seating though so might be a good place to chill and work. read more

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Cute cafe with comfortable seating with a chill vibe. We came in looking for hot drinks and snacks and weren't disappointed. We all had various bagels toasted with cream cheese. The bagels were flatter than most bagels but they were delicious with just the right amount of cream cheese. We had a hot chocolate, matcha latte, and a coffee and they definitely warmed us up. The service can be slow but it definitely worth the wait. read more

I returned here after 28 years, to find it looking almost exactly the same inside, and largely unchanged outside. Nice and cozy, homey, and tranquil. The house coffee, self-served from a pot on the counter, was DELICIOUS. The proprietor is a cool guy. read more

This is a neighborhood treasure. The bacon egg and cheddar breakfast sandwiches cannot be beat unless you fly to nyc. Delicious coffee and mochas. They have contactless payment so I don't have to fumble for a card or cash. But the best part of this treasure are the people. Friendly, real people in a real kitchen behind the counter, frying real bacon and cracking real eggs to order. Love you Sacred Grounds read more

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This is my absolute favorite spot! The ambiance is fantastic and the owner is always kind and attentive. Super cozy, and rarely too busy early on in the morning so I love not having a long wait. No gimmicks here, just quality food and coffee every time I show up. I come by on almost a daily basis and it's a highlight of my day! read more

I called first and spoke to the gentleman who answered the phone. He was helpful and polite. Additionally, our orders were well packaged and quickly delivered by Uber Eats. I ordered Lox on a Sesame Bagel for me without onions. It was delicious with just the right amount of lox, capers and tomato as ordered. The other order was Lox with onions, capers and a tomato slice with an "Everything Bage for someone else." It too was exactly as requested. My M read more

If I could give 0/5 stars I would. The male employee is so fucking rude and doesn't know how to provide good customer service. I used to come by to pick up lunch but I have stopped as he is shady as fuck. He charged me for a drink and then acted as if I had never ordered. He saw me waiting on my lunch break for over 10 minutes and acted as if he didn't notice I was waiting for my drink. Then he proceeds to tell me that because I walked away after I made my order he didn't make it. What a joke! read more

It's worth going to if you are in the area. If you are a coffee snob you may want to try some other locations nearby. However this is a family run establishment and they are really nice as well. They work hard and have a good menu selection too. Very cute inside too. read more

I work nearby and heavily rely on this cafe for my morning and afternoon pick-me-ups. If you've never been here before, make sure to watch your step when walking towards the counter! You order where the huge menu is. The owners are friendly and efficient--the mister always greets me, takes my order, and works his magic, sending me on my way in 10 minutes or less. Most often less. I highly recommend trying the "fogs" here if you haven't - my favorite is the London Fog, which is an earl grey tea latte. I can't say much about the food since I only tried their lox here and it was pretty good for the portion and price. My colleagues often purchase food here though and enjoy the sandwiches. Regular coffee comes in two options: French roast or dark roast. *They have a credit card usage for $5 minimum. If you're like me and don't normally have cash on you, add a cookie from the cookie jar ($1.95) and you'll be safe to use your card. Plenty of seating and some nice comfy sofas too. Afternoons tend to be busier with more people studying/socializing. Free WiFi and they have poetry nights. read more

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It's a cute place on the outside and inside. They have a promising menu. I will have to come back and try some of the food. But seriously this is a $4.50 sundae???? I almost gave a two but the coffee is good and others here say the food is ok. Just don't expect a sundae like you would expect. read more

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Came here while i was waiting for my brother was at the hospital which is close by to this coffee place. Order the thai ice tea since it was a bit warm in sf. Cost 2.75. Decent price for a medium size cup. Its an alright drink. Its a bit bland/semi sweet. It gives you a somewhat a mild bitter after taste after each sip This place is a small coffee shop place. they don't have a lot of option but its still can be a place where you can eat lunch, breakfast, get coffee, cold drinks, snacks, etc and hang out with your friends. And its also its a good place if you want to study or browse the internet while drinking your coffee Theres enough tables and chairs. Also they have sofa too and small book section you can check and plants out which it makes it homey. They have wifi but you'll have to ask for their password if you want to use their wifi. read more

Sacred Grounds Coffee House - Thai ice tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sacred Grounds Coffee House has a lots of wood in it's infrastructure to give it a rustic feeling. front and back floors are uneven, watch ur step up when going to order. sammies pricing about same as Cindy's, meat more descriptive.(roasted, mesquite,,) pastries/cakes/pies slices also available. brew: organic forest french roast blend (2) -smooth, slightly bold, not silky drips: -seating all in the front section -not a lot of space, lots of sunlight... read more

You won't believe it, but I worked here back around 1976-77. And it's still here! The layout is basically the same. Order at the window. Sit down and wait for your order to be prepared by the individuals in the kitchen. Whether it's a bagel and cream cheese, a slice of carrot cake or an espresso coffee drink, the set up, process and results are the same as they were back then. Take your time. Relax. This unique coffee establishment will entertain and relax you. The bulletin board is still there. The step from the main area to the order window is still there. I enjoyed my visit down memory lane. read more

I was feeling a bit exhausted today and thought maybe a nice hot cup of mocha would give me an energy boost, so I got my fix here at The Sacred Grounds Café. When I walked in, it was fairly dim inside. The large windows provided just enough ambient light so you can navigate your way around. The place was packed with loungers. Every one of them glued to their laptops. It was so quiet though I thought for a second that I must have teleported inside a library. I guess it's cool. Anyhow, for a shade under three bucks I placed my order for a small cup of Mocha with half-n-half. It had just the right temperature and taste. Most important, it did the job! This place had free wifi connection. Besides their coffee selection, the menu offered breakfast items, lunch and a few entrees. Pretty cool for a coffee shop I'd say... read more

Sacred Grounds Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Quasi ground floor/basement space that feels warm and cozy instead of dark and cramped. Maybe it's the quiet but nice owners and the clientele that ranges from parents with small babies to students and true hippies (that anchored this neighborhood when it was shabby and a lil dangerous) that give The Sacred Grounds a nicely worn feel like a favorite old shoe. And they make a really good Americano. read more

This place is very chill, and is like a comfy room in a friends house, with books to read, and other bric-a-brac to give it that homey feel. There is a street level section in the front, then a step down area in the back where you order from the counter. The tables are rustic and wood. I came on a Saturday morning to meet someone and it was very relaxing. Not crowded at all, a nice leasurely slow pace to it, like a throw back to the hippie days of SF. I had a Soy Latte, and I also had Lox and Bagels ($7.50). Reasonable prices. It is a block or two from the PanHandle area. I will be back. read more

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I was running errands and happened to walk by this coffee house on my walk home. I was drawn in from the milk bubble tea sign on the windows and decided to go in. The smell inside was a mixture of body odor and I don't know, spoiled food? It was confusing and I didn't like it, but I kept walking to the back counter anyway because I had to give this tea a try (and a chance). The man handling the orders and register wasn't exactly friendly but he wasn't mean either. He just didn't seem like he wanted to take my order. After placing, I probably waited 4 minutes until my bubble tea was ready. What a pleasure! It was great. The black tea had great, strong flavor and it was warm at first because he had just brewed the tea and it needed to be shaken a bit before it all became the same temperature. The boba was nice and chewy, not exactly fresh boba or homemade tasting, but still good and there were lots of it. I ended up getting the size large soy milk boba tea and it cost me $6 with a small tip. Comparatively to other boba places in the city, I thought it was a good size for the price. It was $4.50 for the large and an additional 0.40 cents for the soy milk plus tax. I don't know that I'll come back for anything other than the boba because I wouldn't want to eat inside the restaurant, but maybe I'd consider getting something to go. 4 rating for the tea but a 2.5/3 for the restaurant because of the smell. read more

Sacred Grounds Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California