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The Coffee Movement

4.7 (23 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Cocoa cappuccino w/Oat Milk
Miss J.

+ outside seating + reasonably priced ($3 for a espresso , IT STILL EXISTS! $5 for a cappuccino or cocoa cappuccino) + 1 of the most well-balanced cappuccinos in the city + always friendly service, even if I'm dead inside pre-caffeine + love the music and DJ table they have. Not your ordinary coffee spot! (-) only drawback was seeing a fly on a donut behind the counter ... decided not to get on. Doesn't stop me from enjoying 1 helluva great coffee

Emily L.

I've now been here 4 times. Brian the barista is usually working and is super helpful. I saw the affogato go viral on ig and had to have it. First time, went to the wrong location. Only this one has the soft serve. Second time they ran out. 3rd time hit the jackpot. So delicious I went back in line for seconds. Then the 4th time, just repeat. Delicious. I love their rosemary latte too! They know what they're doing here. Their teas are great too! Don't skip out on the donuts either!

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Cindy C.

Another coffee movement spot in the city, you already know they serve quality coffee. They have multiple locations, but this time I decided to switch it up with a donut and their coffee soft serve. I was so excited to try the soft serve, you can really appreciate the coffee flavor, and the texture was creamy and smooth. I'd probably skip the donut next time, it wasn't anything special. The chocolate topping was a little too dark for my taste, and the dough itself was dense. I love the vibe of this coffee shop with all the vinyl records playing in the background. The service was friendly, too. Just a heads-up: parking in this neighborhood can be tricky, and no laptops are allowed, so it's definitely not a study spot. But perfect for meeting up with friends over coffee.

Johnny W.

Summary: Coffee! Soft serve! Coffee soft serve! Details: If we're being honest, my experiences with TCM have been pretty inconsistent, with the main reason for this being the fact that they rotate their coffee offerings every so often, sometimes to options that we just have not enjoyed at all, be it due to the roaster, or not having dialed it in a way that we've enjoyed. Which, honestly, is probably something you'll run into at any coffee shop that regularly changes out their menu, so take that as you will. What's special about this particular location is that they also offer coffee soft serve and donuts, in addition to their coffee selection, which is something I've been craving ever since having it as Mametora in Tokyo! And while not as good as what I had in Japan, mostly due to it being too sweet, it's a nice option to have when I'm craving a rich, coffee-forward dessert. Better yet, do what Mametora does and serve it up as a float with some black coffee / espresso to balance it out. Accessibility: Smaller space, with some accessible two top seating inside and outside. The main counter where you order is standard bar height though, so there may be a bit of height difficulty there.

Shania W.

I'm SO happy to have Coffee Movement in the Mission. It's one of my favorite coffeeshops in SF, so it's so nice to have a location in the neighborhood! This space is well decorated with lots of record players, and I loved the music they had playing. There was also a good amount of seating. I came in on a Thursday morning around 10am and there was no line! The baristas were super friendly and quick in making my drink. I went with the Vanilla Lavender Latte, which had a fantastic flavor without tasting too sweet or artificial. It is still of the same quality that I love from their other locations. I will need to be back sometime to try their donuts and soft serve (and check out Side A)! Otherwise, my only complaint is how limited their hours are. :')

Dear Yelp Community, I visited for the first time this month. Amazing! The neighborhood was calm, and the inside is clean and contemporary offering earthy materials of metal, stone, concrete, and wood. The music records and DJ space were impressive, as well. I ordered the cocoa cappuccino, which was excellent! The milk residue was so creamy. Service was efficient, and focused on the coffee, not the conversation, but, then again, the shop was minutes from closing. I hope you visit! Sincerely, Anna

Ben P.

Good coffee good donuts - not great for working, they don't allow laptops. Service was friendly and quick!

Shelley P.

I've been a longtime Coffee Movement fan so I was happy to finally visit the new spot! My order inadvertently turned out to be a little citrus pairing, with the orange cream latte (a seasonal item that I always look for) as well as a lemon donut (literally fresh out of the fryer and all pillowy and bouncy). Also appreciated the vinyl bar/side a space and the contrast of industrial/metal vs. organic/floral elements! What a lovely place for a slow morning :")

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Favorite coffee in SF! Baristas are so knowledgeable and nice. Coffee is excellent. Highly recommend.

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There was a long line without any parking available. But it was all worth it! The best coffee I've had so far!

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Loquat - Tea using fresh mint, served in an individual pot To the right are a case of savory bourekas (similar to empanadas.)

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