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Sextant Coffee Roasters

Cafe Coffee shop Coffee store Tea house Coffee roasters

Open space serving coffee & pastries amid exposed brick, beamed ceilings & skylights. People often mention coffee, good, nice, pastries, friendly,


Address

1415 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Website

sextantcoffee.com

Contact

(415) 355-1415

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (643 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 7:30 AM to 4 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Monday: 7:30 AM to 4 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 4 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 4 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM to 4 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (31) good (12) nice (7) pastries (7) friendly (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Lisa W. 2 years ago on Google
    My favorite cafe in the neighborhood, and possibly in the city as well. Love the light-filled space and the brick walls, but I think the best part is the patio in the back. Very friendly staff, and what tops the experience? They give out **amazing** 🐶 treats 🐾
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grace B. 2 years ago on Google
    Come here and get the Wired Gandhi (dirty chai) because it is to die for! We love that this coffee shop is dog-friendly and has WiFi and tables for working. The baristas are always so friendly and sometimes give Calli treats! We’ve tried an almond croissant, peanut butter chocolate cookie, and a blueberry scone (my favorite of the three being the scone) and they were all ok but nothing to write home about. Will definitely be coming back here again and again!! Highly recommend
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Khoi P. 1 year ago on Google
    Despite the grey exterior, this is a relaxing spot with earthy vibes inside. Great place to sit down and do some work. Good coffee and croissant too.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alena N. 2 years ago on Google
    Super cute cafe, friendly staff and good cappuccino. Although it's not my ultimate favourite coffee in SF it's pretty good. (Everyone has different tastes so it's never comparing apples to apples) Coffee well made and milk was steamed well for a cappuccino.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lutz F. 9 months ago on Google
    Hard to get good coffee in SF, and this place is no exception. Don't come here if you want light roast delight. Sextant Roasters knows a good deal about coffee, but not the folks who serve the brew here. It was a challenge to get tasting notes. They only offer one medium roast as espresso… and that one turned out to be bitter… Milk alternatives are normally here - but not today. They ran out.. too bad. the backyard is nice though. Overall... Don't bother to come.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alison B. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best coffee roasters and coffee shops in the SoMa area of SF. They have not just good coffee, but GREAT coffee here! It’s a lovely space inside and out, with a nice quiet garden area out the back with a few tables and benches. Staff are friendly and helpful. There’s a good selection of coffees and other merch, which is well designed and reasonably priced.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jan V. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing, light-soaked interior - brick walls and wooden ceiling. You sit next to the roasting machine. Very friendly staff. Delicious coffee. An inspiring founder story (see their website). Ample space to sit and strong wifi, so this feels like a good place to get some work done. Note that there are no power outlets though. For breakfast, they have some pastries but not otherwise much food selection.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anzelika a. 2 years ago on Google
    Cozy spot with delicious in house coffee and friendly staff. Wish there is bigger choice of pastries and sweets.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 alejandra c. 10 months ago on Google
    Solid coffee with great gluten free pastries! I recently hosted an event and I bought a large container of coffee. Their service was super fast and they had it ready in 15 min. They have a variety of Asian flavored desserts as well as the usually croissants and cookies. They also have a few gluten free options, I recommend the banana walnut cookie
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andrea S. 2 years ago on Google
    - such a cute cafe with great drinks - got the flat white (my usual order) and it was a solid cup of coffee, no latte art though - got one of the pastries, it was decent but forgettable
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DJ D. 1 year ago on Google
    This was always my favorite hidden SOMA gem, and after getting to know the owner Kinani, it is now my go-to spot for beans in the city as well. He's a passionate first generation Ethiopian who truly knows his stuff, if you want to geek out on 🫘. Other pluses: big beautiful space that always smells like coffee (they roast on site,) a relatively quiet back patio (for SOMA), and my favorite perk: a free trip coffee when you buy a bag of beans ;) Wishing Kinani all the best
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ro L. 1 year ago on Google
    Very unique roasting and tastes very good. I believe it's because their source of the bean with onsite roast makes the coffee fresh. They also have a back yard area for customers to sit and enjoy their coffee. Their cold brew is a must to try.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ingo B. 8 months ago on Google
    One of the best espressos I've had in the City and probably anywhere, actually. I had the Maiden Voyage Yirgacheffe, which was rich and unique with its heavy berry and floral notes. I also bought the Black Lion to take home and turns out I like it even more. Definitely give this place a try if you enjoy coffee and want to spoil yourself with something different.

  • 5/5 Ariel B. 6 months ago on Google
    I loved this cafe ❤️ I like trying different versions of Chai Latte everywhere I go and theirs was spicy and sweet enough to satisfy my craving 😋 My friend tried their croissant...I'm sure it had spinach inside but it looked incredible 😋 I recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Christian A. 5 months ago on Google
    Serving coffee the traditional way, no Starbucks sizes and types here. The blueberry muffin is as actually the best I’ve ever had. The owner is nice, and welcoming. Favorite place to relax and have coffee in SF

  • 5/5 HappyGoLucky 8 months ago on Google
    Tried a mocha along with an almond croissant it tasted good. They have a nice selection of pastries! The ambience is perfect for a quick catch up with a friend, to work, or to unwind with a book! The outdoor area is great! There's street parking available.

  • 4/5 Nicholas P. 6 months ago on Google
    A bit uncoordinated, but decent coffee. Seems like early in the morning is not the best time for everyone. The menu wasn't completely updated (lots of items were shown to be out of stock when they weren't) and the pourover was missing! Got a drip coffee though, and it was ok. A bit void of flavour minus a sharp acidity. Hopefully the beans I bought will be better.

  • 5/5 David B. 8 months ago on Google
    Highly rated for a reason. Great coffee and great service. We really enjoyed the organic food options. Indoor space is very nice with lots of room to sit and work. The patio outside is very nice as well.

  • 4/5 Dhruv P. 10 months ago on Google
    Spacious coffee shop with your standard load out of coffee/espresso drinks. I had the drip coffee, which today was the Connoisseur blend. It was served at perfect drinking temperature (I feel like typically places will serve it hotter than drinkable). Connoisseur - blend from columbian beans. Had sour notes+aftertaste and a bit zesty. Slightest hint of cherry. Did not taste the apple or honey cocoa as suggested in the flavor profile.

  • 5/5 Yoomi 1 year ago on Google
    Great quality of third-wave roaster and coffee shop directly working with farmers across Ethiopia, Kenya, and Colombia. My favorite coffee here are Americano and Cappuccino. Their pastries from local shops are really good too.

  • 5/5 Salman K. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice cafe ambiance. Very good coffee - if you like unflavored lattes, this place is will not disappoint you. Good pastries. Friendly and good baristas. Music can get a little loud.

  • 5/5 Ondro V. 2 years ago on Google
    I have tasted many coffees and visited my fair share of Cafes around the world. This one is one of the best! absolute perfection! place is modern, very clean and casual. very comfortable atmosphere. Staff is extremely knowledgeable and very skilled. the coffee is to kill for. Highly recommend!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Prepared foods
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as Black-owned

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