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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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Cozy, upscale cafe located in the vibrant Russian Hill neighborhood…read more I went on a Monday afternoon and there was a great crowd there. Lively customers and staff, good vibes! There was a lot of natural light in the coffee shop, definitely a visually-appealing, 'aesthetic' place. I got an iced red tea and it was delicious. The tea was botanical, smooth and fragrant. Amazing experience! Excited to come back and try the coffee and pastries, which looked super fresh.

First time here for coffee! It's quite a popular shop and you see many sitting inside or waiting in…read moreline. Luckily we didn't have to wait a long line. It seems like there's also an upstairs but did not get the chance to check it out. I got an iced latte with their almond macadamia milk, and they're also so nice to do complimentary cold brew! So we got an extra drink for free. Trying the iced latte, it was pretty disappointing lol. I thought it would be similar to like a Hawaiian style latte with macadamia milk, but it was a lot lighter than I thought. It was definitely very nutty, but it also just tasted like water down latte. Honestly not much going on with the drink, but it does taste lighter in general. Crazy have to pay $1.50 more to add on this milk. Overall, its alright. I do like the natural lighting coming into the shop, but nothing too special.

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Great coffee spot on Valencia. Tons of seating, but I believe they recently do not have WiFi…read moreanymore? Walked over early on a Sunday AM to do some lesson plans before the rush of the day and was surprised to see a no WiFi sign at the checkout. I understand that conversation and ensuring seating is open is important (especially on weekends), but annoying when you pay 8$ for a coffee. Will I stop coming? No, the coffee is good. I always get the dandelion mocha or a latte. If you need a place to work with a laptop then not for you.

I'm honestly a little surprised by some of the lower reviews because I had always heard Ritual was…read morea pretty highly recommended coffee spot, and I really enjoyed my drink! I got a vanilla latte with oat milk and it was SO creamy and well balanced. The espresso tasted great, the vanilla wasn't overpowering, and everything worked really well together. I'm actually someone who rarely finishes an entire coffee, but I liked this one so much that I finished the whole thing! My one disappointment was that I specifically came here hoping to get some work done and found out they don't have WiFi. It's a little surprising considering how many tables they have, and the space otherwise seems like it would be great for working. Definitely something to keep in mind if you're bringing your laptop. But purely based on the coffee, I had a great experience and would absolutely get that latte again!

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Goes without saying this place is just top of the line. Ambiance is great, lots of seating, fancy…read morewood tables, and full on upscale vibe. Coffee is great and staff is always super welcoming and have attention to detail. I always stop in for a bag of freshly roasted beans and doing so gets you a free cup of drip coffee or cold brew. The only thing that is slightly inconvenient is the constantly long line to order. On the bright side once you order you get your drink right away regardless of what you order. It's a solid assembly line operation they got going. Especially in my case when I typically only get a bag of beans to-go I wonder if they could change the system to allow me to forgo the line altogether, that would be a pleasant change. Anyways I highly recommend this coffee shop! High quality all the way around!

I looked at this place up on Yelp ahead of time and thought I might oder a drink and stay and read…read morefor a bit. Even on a Monday afternoon, it was packed and super loud. Instead of lingering inside, the move is to take your drink to go and head down to Rincon Park, whether there are plenty of benches and waterfront views. That being said, I found the barista helpful, as she advised me on which drink to get. I wanted something cold and tea based, and she recommended the iced house made chai latte. It was nicely spiced, smooth, and made with House made macadamia almond milk. Delightful!

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inside japan town, right when you walk in…read more self order on ipad available. fast and straight forward sometimes the line could be long. for ice cream you can usually taste the quality milk / cream or not. this spot definitely use the quality milk/ cream. ice cream is very smooth, not too sweet, balanced well when mixed with matcha, and some powder on top.

A near 5- start experience!! I just wanted a traditional matcha latte and they delivered! The…read morematcha flavors were strong and well mixed into the milk at an appropriate ratio. I typically don't add any sweeteners but was surprised at how their high quality milk had a little bit of sweetness (perhaps from the lactose?) that balanced the matcha nicely. The matcha americano with matcha snow top was also impressive. The americano was nicely mixed to begin with and paired well with the creamy, slightly sweet and slightly salty matcha cream without compromising the matcha bitterness. There were two lines - one for the kiosk and the other for staff. Since the latter line was shorter I thought I could get my order in early but the lady was *struggling* to get my orders straight and I had to repeat multiple times + she ultimately had to ask her co-workers how to edit. If it wasn't for this, I would have probably given them a 5. Drinks came out at a reasonable time but wish they cleaned the extra cream off the side. Despite the logistical hiccups I enjoyed my matcha drinks and would come back if I was craving matcha and in the area again.

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