This place has sort of fallen out of its original glory. It serves amazing coffee, but is still only a take out window with very short and inconvenient hours. Not to mention the staff can be a little standoff ish. I used to love coming here and sitting inside and it was a great modern coffee shop. Now, the neighborhood has lots of other great options for 3rd wave coffee shops with better hours and cafe seating, and I hate to say it but I never find myself coming here anymore. Even when I do, it’s usually after the 2pm closing time. Hopefully management makes some changes soon so that they don’t get left behind, as the rest of the neighborhood has rapidly recovered from COVID.

Laidback coffee shop that’s good for studying. Came here for a quick breakfast while waiting for laundry to finish and it was a chill vibe. You order at the counter and pay, and then they’ll call out each order. I got the matcha latte (oat milk is available for an extra charge) along with the breakfast burrito (they’re pre-made so they’ll hand it right to you). The burrito is vegetarian. There is Tapatio by the trash/recyclable station. The avocado toast comes with a lot of avocado and is also vegetarian. Credit cards accepted.

Amarah and Team are amazing. Love how they have transformed this spot from just a coffee shop to a book store and a space where u can purchase little gifts like candles, lotions to cups and greeting card so iam looking forward to see how this spot is gonna become in yrs to come.. 5star thats for sure

Love this coffeeshop! The staff is super friendly, and they make the best lattes in North Beach. Their covid-conscious take out only operation, with a big table in their doorway, has opened up into a vibrant rebirth, with new decor in a green and pink earthy pallet, new stocks of local crafts and dry goods, and even better coffee from local roasters Grand Coffee.

Delicious coffee and incredible pastries, but the staff seems bothered by my mere existence when I come to order. They did a huge remodel and I was excited to hopefully see a lot of seating availability rather than the take-out window, but instead they just added a paltry counter seating option. I’m not sure what that massive space in the center of the shop is for, would be optimal for table seating in my opinion.

I would not recommend their espresso/milk drinks. I've ordered 10+ cappuccinos (to go) over the past few months and each time the micro-foam is lacking or missing entirely and the whole milk tastes like oat milk.

Pros Nice decor and airy ambience. Excellent latte. Tasty breakfast burrito. Different seating options. Free WiFi. Con Can be quite hot even in the morning- large windows facing the sun but no air conditioning.

An unsupposing neighbourhood coffee shop with a bright New England nautical theme diluted to a more palatable non-theme park look and feel. Copious space allows for people working from laptops connected to the free and fast WiFi while looking out of the large windows that allow light to flood into the open plan space. It’s enjoyable quiet (in as far as coffee shops can be) with bags of warm character. The cold brew is strong with a slight bitter after taste in a generous portion by European standards. The selection of juices are novel including a Boss Tonic and Mermaid Lemonade. The service is fast, engaging and friendly. Would I come back? Definitely. I would be so lucky as to have this as my local coffee shop. #juice #coffee #coldbrew #sanfrancisco

Friendly staff, good pastries. Will be back for their coffee. *Update: went back to Beacon Coffee & Pantry. Again, great service. They consistently have good service/ friendly staff. Was nice to let me put in an order of coffee minutes before closing. Good Cortado and the lady before me commented that their latte is delicious. Will be going back soon again.

Nice coffee bar, with on of the best cappuccinos I have had in a very long time. Also nice and spacious. Definitely a place where I could work from for a day

I love this coffeeshop! Coffee and eats are great. The space is airy and light, very comfortable. Best part are the friendly baristas and good vibes. I'll be coming back often. They also have a fantastic selection of crafts, sauces and snacks for purchase.

A great coffee place, tastey espresso drinks and top notch pastries, from Firebrand bakery up in Oakland, if I remember correctly. Good food otherwise, now open inside with seats and wifi, open doors to Columbus Ave and tidy interior.

Nothing but good things to say about Beacon!! I’ve been coming here for about a year, and they have always been very kind and welcoming. I usually get an oat milk cappuccino and avocado toast (one of the best I’ve had) and move on to a matcha if I come for a second time. They also have a very well curated gift and book shop. I don't normally write reviews, but I thought I’d pay it forward to the folks who make my daily routine a little brighter!

What a cool laid back coffee shop this is. Great coffee and small cakes etc FREE WiFi A few crafts n art for sale. You gotta try it if you like good coffee.

Beacon is my go-spot in the area for a cappuccino and pastry. The staff is friendly and the space has a great vibe. It’s also a lovely place to buy a gift, as they have a beautifully curated selection of books, puzzles, candles, etc.

The space is very cute and the books and other products are carefully selected. It also has a great neighborhood atmosphere. The pastry was very basic and the coffee lacked foam. A bit of a let down, sadly.

I went with the expectation of it being open for dine in, unfortunately not. They have a bench outside but pretty crowded since only one. Other than that standard Lavender Iced Oat Latte. Service was nice and quick for it being busy.

Great coffee (very underwhelming croissant) and cute space. You are suggested to cap laptop work here at 2h without an additional purchase.

I am a local and live down the street from this establishment and am reluctant to go here again as this place is very overpriced for the quality. No problem paying $10 for a breakfast burrito but when it's literally looks and tastes like it came from a gas station, it's probably a sign. Better off going to any of the neighboring cafes as they have good food and run by people who actually care about their businesses.

Good coffee and good quality tea. Friendly staff and cosy place.

Perfect after an early school pick up coffee and bite place. Friendly people and beautiful spaces.

Ordered a quad red eye. Got charged for it but given a large coffee that was mediocre. Mocha and lattes for my partners were described as lackluster. Don’t worry. I will never be back.

Chill local hub. Liked that when I ordered a cappuccino, it wasn’t a massive cup half filled with milk. I come for the caffeine. It was fun to feel like a local and run here in the mornings. Breakfast burrito is good as well. Made every morning.

Stopped here to grab a coffee while we waited for our laundry to finish down the street. Coffee was excellent. Didn’t look like they were allowing indoor seating.

I came by Beacon Coffee before it opens earlier than other coffee shops in the area. My latte was solid. They also carry pastries from Firebrand but I didn't try today. Service and whatever else were pretty standard during my short visit. There is no seating outside but Washington Square is just two blocks away.