Tucked in the Outer Richmond, just down the way, It's the perfect stop to brighten your day. Hit the beach or Golden Gate Park when you're through, Or make Butterfly Joint the destination for you. At first glance, you might think it's just coffee and treats, But there's something even more special behind the scenes. Danny has been working with kids for 30 plus years, Building confidence, life skills, and plenty of cheers. The workshops are hands-on with woodworking fun, Teaching real tools, not toy versions for everyone. But before the projects begin, there's one lesson that's clear: Manners, respect, and safety always come first here. The kids even head to the park during the day, Mixing fresh air and adventure into the play. They leave with a project they're proud to display, And lessons that will stick with them long after today. Meanwhile, the coffee window is reason enough to stop by, Serving donuts, cookies, sweet treats, and my favorite, chai. Espresso, pastries, and all the classics too, There's something delicious waiting for you. Whether you're dropping off your kids for an unforgettable day, Or just grabbing a coffee before heading on your way, Butterfly Joint is one of those neighborhood gems you'll adore, Come for the caffeine, stay for the community and leave with so much more. read more

I am only commenting on the coffee shop.... the owner Danny is really friendly and makes you feel welcome. You order thru the window counter, street side. This is a true family owned, neighborhood cafe. I had an iced Americano, good light blend, really smooth. read more

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Just a great hyper-local spot that serves an excellent coffee complimented by a selection of hand pies and other small bites. No indoor service, all transpires through a window giving onto the sidewalk. The interior is dedicated to woodworking classes for kids, another cool idea if you ask me. Service was friendly and prompt from barista Erin and you can tell this place has a lot of locals within walking distance. A cool, literally a sidewalk café -- the kind of place that feels like true San Francisco. Solid, friendly, quality. read more

The neighborhood spot! Danny and Erin are so friendly and welcoming. Their vegan donuts are a must. Coffee is great too! Highly recommend the Butterfly Joint read more

This review is for the cafe portion of the Butterfly Joint! We stopped by on a Sunday morning and were treated soooo warmly by Danny and his daughter. The small window brings all the neighbors for their morning beverage before the dog walk. Though we'd never been in before we were treated with such kindness and offered some recommendation. Seeing Danny interact with his regular customers was wholesome and what community is all about! We tried the saffron turmeric latte and beet goji latte which were so beautiful and nice warm flavors. We also tried two of the vegan donuts- the Meyer lemon was my fave! I liked how they had a sort of crunchy crisp exterior not found in traditional donuts, and were dense almost like mochi. read more

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5 year update: been going here regularly since then! Danny and Erin are like family and pillars of the community. Sometimes I go here just because I need a smile, and we always pick up where we left off in conversation. Not just me, they remember the friends and family I've brought by too. They're friends with my mom from thousands of miles away. It's hard to capture the joy of living near the butterfly joint! The ambiance is "beachside community" or "pure happiness", and the food and drink are absolutely top tier, seriously. read more

An absolute daily favorite! This cute little spot serves a wonderful cappuccino, delicious savory pies, and amazing baked goods all around. Highly recommended. read more

Some places just "get it" ya know? They're cool, they're hip, they're what us city folk call, "BABS" Bay Areas Best Shops. With a very cool staff that is super progressive and totally anti racist! And let's be honest, in this anti-semitic climate we need community leaders that are ready to speak up! And "The Joint" definitely ain't all talk, they not only stand up against hate, they actually support the legendary SLPC, an organization that has fought against antisemitism since the get go! "The Joint" is proof you can be both anti-racist and pro-zionist all in a creative safe space that is LGBT friendly and MLK cool. Sure there may be a little cultural appropriation here and there, but you sometimes you gotta appropriate, if you wanna associate! My kids loved their experience and the hands on approach at the Butterfly! It's bold, it's beautiful and includes all colors of the rainbow... believe me, anyone with a voice will he heard! Whoever thought wood work could be so fun!!!! read more

I checked yelp quickly for a "random" coffee shop since I had just finished working in the city and was about to drive back home to San Jose. So happy I decided to come here. The customer service is top tier. Warm, welcoming and knowledgeable about their product line. The owner was so sweet and friendly. I decided on a Foghorn, Colombian hand pie and a strawberry vegan donut. Everything was DELICIOUS. I will definitely be making my way back here the next time I'm in the city! read more

I came here and it was AMAZING. Nice people and the vegan donuts were good. Get the Lebanese hand pies read more

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What a delightful business. The butterfly joint is named after a wood joinery method and is attached to a woodworking studio for kids. The owner is so friendly, passionate about good coffee, and teaching young kids empowering life skills. The cookies are delightful too; snag one before they sell out. Please support this business! read more

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I LOVE this place. It's such a cute hole in the way, neighborhood spot. Food/Drinks: -Matcha Latte: good flavor with a hint of sweetness -Latte: delicious hot & iced -they have oat milk! -Gluten Free Donut Mandarin flavor was delicious with a crunchy outside and a soft inside. Logistics: -takeaway only -street parking only -they take card read more

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Awesome little sidewalk coffee window on the west end of Cabrillo. "Butterfly joint" refers to the kid's woodworking classes that are taught at this location. read more

Lovely little walk up coffee window. Delicious. Friendly. Reasonable. Had the foghorn latte and a fiber cookie. No complaints read more

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Great coffee, open early enough in the morning to grab before morning meetings, friendly staff.

They now sell pastries and coffee! We walked down here to order a little morning pick me up. I ordered a mocha and a mochi donut. The mocha had a spicy kick to it. Delicious. This is the first time I had a mochi donut and it was very good. Service is quick and friendly. We sat on their handmade benches while we waited for our drinks. Would definitely come back. This is the only place nearby where you can buy coffee and pastries. read more

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Cool little spot to get a legit cup of coffee in the Outer Richmond. It's run out of a woodworking shop/studio, you order at the service window. NGL, best cappuccino I've had in a long time! I ordered the Columbiana or Columbiano espresso as a cappuccino. I met Erin who was an absolute sweetheart. Super friendly and calls regulars by their names. I'd come here all the time if I lived in the Outer Richmond. 1000% recommend this neighborhood joint especially if you're a coffee purist. It's simply really good coffee. I think they have some trendy/gimmicky lattes on the menu also which I can't speak to but I'll definitely be coming back for their cappuccino. read more

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We tried out the donut muffin and two of their vegan pies. All tasty. I also got an Americano. Cool kiosk window is the Cafe part of The Butterfly Joint, a woodworking and design studio for children. Service is friendly. read more

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One of my favorite aspects of living in SF is discovering new cafes and restaurants. Before a wonderful walk in Lands End my husband and I stumbled up The Butterfly Joint. People were flitting about in front so it piqued our curiosity. This little cafe window serves up house made donuts, treats from other local bakers, and coffee. We ordered the lemon donut, cardamom donut, a chocolate chip cookie, and two hand pies. Everything was delicious, especially the hand pie with turmeric butter crust. The service was so friendly. We will definitely come back! read more

Love everything about this homegrown coffee shop. The owners are always so warm and friendly, and the Mocha is my favorite in the city, with Hot Date a close second. The savory pastries always hit the spot, as do the churro donuts. My husband and I stop in every chance we get, and I highly recommend that you do too! read more

This is primarily a cafe with some pastries and a rotating installation of local art and crafts. The coffee is tasty, and the espresso menu is pretty extensive. They offer iced espresso drinks as well. There isn't seating, so plan to take your drinks/pastries to go. The staff are really nice and friendly; we noticed that they remembered locals' names and orders, which was nice! We paid about $9 for two oat milk lattes, which isn't bad for SF. read more

Omg what a jewel of a place. Do make a pitstop before or after the trek to Lands End trail. We had a delicious latte and the jalapeño SPICED Chocolate Milk. And the host Danny is such a cool chap. Will keep coming back read more

okay, okay, okay. i know this place is far. like, steps from the beach far. but it is truly a hidden GEM of the outer richmond. the owners erin and danny, operate the wood workshop for kids AND run the coffee window for grownups. the coffee is A-1, because they use red bay, of course. i got the saffron + turmeric latte, a clever combo. delish! but another standout is the homemade hand pies!!! omg, we tried all 3 and they were so good. plus the mochi donuts. wow. it was a joy to see neighborhood regulars come by for coffee or just to say hello. such a peaceful community vibe. will definitely be back! read more

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This place is awesome, it's cis male owned sure, but a community ally non the less. Don't forget to check out the cafe too, it's coffee with an anti-capitalist twist. I like the cubano! read more

Butterfly Joint is an absolute gem in the neighborhood! Danny and Erin are awesome, their coffee and treats are excellent, and they've built a real community. read more

Amazing vibes and great coffee! I had a decaf oat Capp and a delicious vegan hand pie. The coffee and treats are high quality. It's so great to finally have a good coffee shop this far from down town. A added bonus is the extremely helpful and kind owners. read more

The lady that greeted us was so sweet and our lattes were delicious. Also we got one of their freshly baked out of the oven donuts - the lemon one and it was one of the best donuts I've had in awhile. It tasted kind of like a mochi donut. Perfectly crisp on the outside and chewy and soft on the inside. Super cute spot I recommend you check it out! read more

Loved their Friday Donut day! Great selection and options... who doesn't love a Raised Glazed?!! Slightly odd hours (7:15AM) and good coffee. read more

What the heck this place is so good. The hand pie I just finished was incredible and the cappuccino on point. Can't wait to come back and try everything!! Reasonable prices too :) read more

If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would. The coffee is delicious, the homemade (vegan) donuts are outstanding (and I'm not even vegan), but perhaps most amazing of all are its owners. Danny and Erin are two wonderful humans who have turned this little corner of the Outer Richmond into a true community hangout. Next time you're heading out to the beach definitely make sure to stop by. read more

So excited to have a coffee shop in the neighborhood. Danny made me one of the yummiest latte. Lemon bar was gobbled up as soon as I got home. read more

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I came here once and now I come every week. This is one of my favorite places to get delicious drinks and amazing vegan donuts. Erin and Danny are so kind - they really make their cafe feel like a homey, neighborhood joint. read more

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V.V.'s 1-star review is unfair. The little boy's behavior put other kids at risk. Children are going to misbehave, some more than others. Why not monitor our own and intervene when this happens? Moreover, as attentive party guests, aren't we there to celebrate another little kid's birthday and not spoil it? The owner, Danny, was firm and respectful, the way we all need to be with our kids. read more

So much to say about this business. Wonderful, personable owners who set up a coffee shop out of their wood working shop during the pandemic. And now they've struck gold with these recent donuts of theirs. Quite possibly the best vegan and gluten-free donut I've had in the city. They have a pleasant crispiness on the outside, moist pound cake texture inside, and flavors that aren't too sugary so you really enjoy all of the components that make up the donut. Be sure to try a coffee or one of their many other drinks. I love that they source their coffee from a Oakland roaster. These folks are all about supporting other local businesses. Love it! read more

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I'm an (almost) daily customer and I love butterfly joint! They have the best coffee in the neighborhood by far. Danny and Erin are the owners and they're normally the ones working the window. They're both great and very much enjoy chatting with the neighbors. There's a great community connection around the cafe. I've met a ton of my neighbors while in line or drinking my coffee, something that's not as easy as it used to be. They have some very unique lattes and espresso options. I keep it simple with a cappuccino, not something that all coffee shops do well. They serve twisted donuts on Friday and I look forward to donut Friday all week. Danny makes vegan gluten-free donuts that are for salve everyday and they're very good. The handpies are delicious and from a neighborhood restaurant. read more

Small spot but really nice service very smiley and helpful love the vibe and the drinks and food look really tempting. I'd like to come again read more

This is my favorite coffee spot! It's a bit of a walk from my house, but I like to get over there when I can. The prices are good, and so is the coffee. I've never gotten any of their pastries, but they look good and are locally made. read more

Cute little family owned coffee shop. Owners are totally friendly!!! A little tip...it's not on the menu but ask for a Cubano!!

I've been waiting for delicious coffee in our area for so long! finally! good luck ! I was glad to meet you!

Lovely neighborhood spot. I won't be going anywhere else for my coffee... take that first sip feeling and multiply it by a hundred. It's places like these that make this city so special. Thanks for spreading the love and delicious coffee and goods, Butterfly Joint! read more