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    SPRO Coffee Lab

    4.3 (244 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Ed U.

    So I don't shout things like "GET OFF MY LAWN!" to kids riding by on bikes, but I am the last one to ask about the latest slang. For instance, I had no idea SPRO was short for espresso. I just thought SPRO was some acronym I never heard of. Except for the random senior, the customer base definitely skews younger here, so they probably say SPRO naturally when they order. Luckily, I just had to say 'Cold Brew' when I ordered my iced coffee. For $7.50, I got a large bracing one (Photo 10). However, what I was really hankering for was an egg salad sammie, so I ordered the $16 Veggie Tales, a huge, mostly vegetarian extravaganza with avocado, sharp cheddar, egg salad, tomatoes, onions, greens, a smoked guava rum dressing encased in a thick, toasted ciabatta roll (Photo 9). I sat myself at the counter and wolfed it with brio. The young staff was cordial, which this curmudgeon found refreshing. COFFEE / FOOD - 4 stars...a very full sandwich and a smooth brew AMBIANCE - 4 stars...definitely has its regulars but there was enough room for me SERVICE - 4 stars...young and friendly - not incompatible traits TOTAL - 4 stars...so when I'm in a hip bar, should I ask for a SPRO martini? RELATED - Exploring the Castro? Here's a collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/iCrMkeFPRf

    Sausage & Eggs + Hong Kong Milk Tea
    Izzie L.

    4.5 stars! SPRO is a place I keep coming back to for great breakfast items and unique coffee flavors. I tend to come here for a quick reading/sketching session, and there's always good vibes, great service, and available seating! No one else does it like SPRO. :) I've tried: + Umami Bomb [6/5] (would recommend!) + Sausage and Eggs [4/5] + Salmon Miso [4/5] + Black Swan [5/5] + Hong Kong Milk Tea [3/5] For the food: The Umami Bomb is simply a favorite of mine. I usually get this for the perfect blend of protein, salt, and umami truffle. I've also tried the Sausage and Eggs which was really good! The sausages are huge and pretty tasty, albeit a little dry. The Salmon Miso salad is a HUGE portion size but is really mostly just mixed greens. For drinks: The Black Swan is great! It just tastes like a normal latte but even more earthy and the color is so cool. The Hong Kong Milk Tea is a sweeter and less creamy version of what a HK milk tea should taste like, so I didn't like it as much. My only complaint is that it's a bit pricey for what you get. I would definitely come here more often if the prices were more reasonable, but I usually end up paying around $20 for an entree and $10 for a coffee which feels quite heinous.

    iced mocha
    Melissa M.

    This café is very straightforward, low on the aesthetics, but high on the quality. The iced mocha was honestly nothing special, but that's what I appreciated about it. I feel that so often, you order one thing and get a spin on another... so that's why I really appreciated the simplicity of the drink. The smoothie on the other hand... was absolutely phenomenal. Given the low price point, and that smoothies are all the rage now, this superfruit smoothie from SPRO was so yummy, filling, and healthy. Expect a line out the door on the weekends, and expect it to take a while since the barista's are also the cashiers, but enjoy the proximity to the park and high-quality ingredients!

    Charcoal latte
    Taylor M.

    If you love fancy coffee drinks, this is the place for you. There are so many options for tea, espresso, and matcha. Sometimes if I just want a treat but no caffeine, I'll get a fancy decaf drink. Everyone behind the counter is also lovely and friendly. The food is also great for breakfast or lunch. Definitely worth checking out if you're by Dolores park.

    Orange blossom
    Sarah L.

    I've been eyeing this place for a while as someone who loves exploring SF cafes to work in (23 down already). And I am sooo glad I came! -Came around noon on Tuesday; plenty of seating available -Wifi + outlets available along the walls -Quiet enough to work with or without headphones in (depends on the day because I saw the place was packed on the weekend) + prime people watching opportunity out the window -Great coffee! (Got the orange blossom; rich in taste with a hint of citrus to live up to its name) -Kind staff -A nice bathroom(??? A pleasant surprise) Definitely recommend!! I'll definitely be coming back to try their other unique flavored drinks.

    Shai W.

    Espresso tastes great - a bit more on a acidic side, which I like. Not that I have trained palette. So don't hold me to that. But my partner also enjoys the cappuccinos that she gets. Very open room, lots of light (which makes sense since the entire wall is windows), and a great place to sit and read, do some work, or just people watch on Church street. Also has outdoor tables for a nicer day. Music is a nice relaxing vibe. And don't want to understate the bathroom vibe. It's great - even got a bidet. The food is pricey, but there are a lot of good looking food options, so if you're looking for a good coffee with food options, I'm a fan.

    Madagascar Latte with oat milk
    Melorra G.

    The team is also kind and ready to share or explain the menu. The coffee is delicious! Let me say this... this is probably the ONLY coffee of its kind that's open on holidays. THANK Y'ALL!

    That's the tiny sandwich wrapped in white paper
    Sasha M.

    Truly you must take in this picture - this is how a small a $16 egg salad breakfast sandwich is. Hahahaha!!! So insulting. It's wrapped in a white paper. The service is just ok.

    Kyoto Kiss
    Madeleine Y.

    Wanted to like this place but the coffee was not the best unfortunately. I ordered the Kyoto Kiss which was mostly bitter. However, I do appreciate that they made me a new drink (Indian Summer) which was alright. It did take a while to make the drinks so keep that in mind. However, it seemed like a nice study spot and good atmosphere. They were pretty packed for a Sunday afternoon. The food also looked great!

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    Gyul G.

    This coffee shop has a very lovely vibe and plenty of indoor seating. I have gotten a few lattes here over the years and they all have been great. Definitely check it out if you are in the neighborhood.

    Cold brew
    Gab G.

    Needed some coffee while on a Mission treats crawl and this place was perfect. Cold brew was insanely good - it had a chocolatey finish and just overall fantastic flavor. Espresso was also great.

    Pixie Dust and a window seat.
    Jeremy K.

    I've been to this and other SPRO locations quite a few times and always enjoy the creations. I must admit, I've never had "just a coffee" at SPRO, nor would I recommend you do so. They have such fun and tasty coffee creations, I stay on that side of the menu. They don't have the same drinks at all if their locations, so at this one, be sure to grab a Pixie Dust. The Yuzu and numbing peppercorn is really a tasty combo with a latte. Service is always good and friendly. This visit, the woman taking my order was super nice as were the baristas. The environment is pretty standard coffee shop, tables inside and out with a counter by the window great for people watching. Will be back again and again.

    July 2024 menu
    Crystal C.

    I visited this location late Sunday morning with a friend. For a weekend, it was surprisingly full of people working inside, and the chatters were sitting outside. Fortunately, we were able to find a table indoors. They do have a rotating seasonal menu. I got the tea thyme (black currant, thyme, coffee, oat milk) and my friend got the island hop (ube, coconut, coffee, tres leches). The price of the drinks are a bit steep, but understandable considering the ingredient components, and this is SF after all. Both our drinks matched the description, so no surprises there. The tea thyme had a very subtle black currant flavor that provided more of a jammy aftertaste while the latte was just very sweet upfront. I typically drink black coffee, so it tasted pretty much like a dessert to me - tasty but undeniably sweet. This is a nice place to work though with the bright lighting, white minimalistic aesthetic, a water dispenser, wifi, decent amount of tables/eats, and a clean bathroom that has a bidet!

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    4.2(1.7k reviews)
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    Came here to try the Japanese breakfast! They only offer it on weekdays for dine in only and they…read morehave a limited quantity, so be sure to come early. Our group came around 1pm and was able to grab the last 3 sets. Our party of 6 was able to share the 3 sets and feel relatively full. There was a range of dishes, of the selection the tempura and the silky eat was quite delicious. We found the Napa to be a bit floral for our taste but a perfect palette cleanser. The staff were the sweetest and combined tables together to let our party sit together. They even put a candle in the matcha tart for my birthday!

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    - Menu: tons of options, drinks/baked goods/soft serve -…read moreDrink adjustability: can adjust any drink - Seating: open food hall style seating in Japan Center Mall - Crowd: pretty empty at 10a on a Monday - Parking: parking garage, metered - Water is scarce in the Mall, but restrooms are widely available (albeit old) My Bay Area friend swore Maruwu Seicha is THE place to go for quality matcha. Turns out she was right. I had a matcha latte half sweet, and it was delicious- high quality matcha, not too strong or sweet. We did wait about 10min for our order, service is kind but busy. This is a stand nestled in the middle of the Japan Center Mall, so recommend grabbing a sip here and wandering around. Just heads up that many stores don't allow outside drink.

    Wow this place is good. I stopped by during the first weekend of the Cherry Blossom festival and…read morethe line was long as usual. Surprisingly, I only waited about 10mins to order and another 5-10mins to get my drink. I ordered a Hojicha Latte + Snow Top for myself and Hokkaido Milk Soft Serve for my hubby and baby to share. The Hojicha Latte was delicious, I finished it all in one sitting (which is rare for me). The soft serve was creamy and delicious. Worth the hype IMO,, I'll be stopping by every time we go to Japantown from now on.

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