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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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4.3(1.1k reviews)
2.7 mi•Polk Gulch, Russian Hill
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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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4.6(3.8k reviews)
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One of the best bakeries in the city!! Im sure many people would agree…read more Fresh pastries and excellent customer service. The Kouign Amann is my absolute favorite, Im always craving it and can never resist! :D

MORE FRENCH LAMINATION!!! thank you napoleon, mbappe, and fries: the three best frenchies of all…read moretime. anyway b patisserie is hyped like crazy like any other SF bakery that went viral on instagram. however it seems like ol B is popular among professional dessert snobs too. well as an ordinary flour snorter (the most french thing i've baked was choux), i checked it out and...it was good! not sure about hype, but good nonetheless. came in around 2 on weekday and NO LINES!!! OUI OUI!!! i got the banana and plain croissants as well as pancake kouign amann. all a bit too sweet for my taste but pretty buss. i love the crunchy flaky sugariness of the kouign amann - i can see why it's so popular. the custard and jam (??) combo was super balanced. also the banana croissant has REAL banana instead of a weird pastry cream or something. wow! so great and not artificial! (i sound like an american health influencer...oh wait i am american) however i wish my pastries were toasted. also i wish they were less sweet. the plain croissant did not have top-tier crazy bone-shaking lamination, i wish it was flakier. sorry i have a lot of wishes. unfortunately big B may not be able to satisfy them. i wish i can go back to try the black sesame one but i'm too broke and i have an astronomically low attention span so i can't wait in line

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Stonemill Matcha - Yuzu Fish Katsu Sando, Straw Yuzu-ade (08/2026)

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4.2(1.7k reviews)
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Black sesame latte- nutty flavor is really good, but just tastes like black sesame in milk compared…read moreto an actual latte Pork sando- very good !! Pork is really tender, bread is delicate and soft, the shredded cabbage balances out the richness of the sauce Beyond the food, the ambiance inside was lovely with simple decor, lots of light, and a good amount of seating. The hostess was nice as well!! Would love to come back to actually try the matcha and perhaps the curry.

Ordered their iced matcha latte with oat milk, unsweetened as well as an iced hojicha latte with…read moreoak milk, unsweetened. Getting a pretty basic, straight forward matcha or hojicha beverage is always a good way to tell how a store's quality of matcha is. Of course just a plain matcha like usucha is a better way of telling but I like mine with oat milk. Upon first sip of the matcha latte, I could tell immediately that the matcha quality is of very low grade. It was extremely bitter even with the oat milk which was unfortunate. I sipped on it on my walk home and once I was back, I added more oat milk to the cup. That's how bitter it was! On the other hand, the hojicha latte was quite alright. Nothing to write home about but I didn't have to make my own alterations for that one. I'd come back for a hojicha latte but definitely not for their matcha. I can make it better at home..using a high quality powder.

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4.3(758 reviews)
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STRONGGG MATCHA!!!! Super creamy ice cream(?) and customizable, strong-flavoured matcha lattes. I…read morewanna go back and try more!!!!! Sweet workers, easy ordering process and tucked away in a corner of Japantown. Honestly a good little pick me up if you're in the area for shopping and want something a little more authentic.

One of those places where I wish I didn't leave tips upfront. Absolutely pathetic service where…read moreworkers just getting by. I came with two little kids and asked if ice cream can be split into two cups. The guy at register said "sure, we can do that". Girl with purple hair hands me full ice cream and on my question if it's half portion with annoyed face gives me another cup. On my question if I can have a spoon was short "right there" not even pointing me any direction. By the time I found plastic sticks on the counter in a busy crowd handling two little kids crying for ice cream I was ready to throw it out. What a shame, I don't expect 5 star service but simply splitting ice cream, giving me a spoon or just pay any attention to me as a customer would be enough for those tips that they asked upfront. Lesson learned, never again, although we are in this mall often.

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