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  • 5/5 SB D. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute little place for great coffee! This is a small place and only two people are allowed in at a time. Hence, during weekend you will see a long line outside the store. Service is quick, so wait is not long. However, be prepared to wait for 10-15 mins in line during weekends. The interior of the store is aesthetically pleasing with a minimalistic design. Staff are warm and friendly and the place is impeccable. There are some spots to sit down on the sidewalk to enjoy your coffee. When it comes to coffee, I tried their cocoa cappuccino, it’s amazing. It has balanced flavor with subtle hints of cocoa and good level of creaminess. Definitely a place to visit for coffee lovers!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Asmk7070 2 years ago on Google
    The interior design from inside is really nice and simple. Also, the staff is more than friendly. It is one of the cleanest places. The place does not have a place to set; however, it is worth going there for their coffee (I am not an expert on test coffee, but that one is one of the best). I took almond croissant, just take it without thinking !
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sweta B. 2 years ago on Google
    Located in a quiet, residential street, this small coffee spot has one of the best coffee in the city. They have few pastry options as well. There is no seating option indoors but you can take your coffee and pastry and sit on the bench outside. I ordered the Cocoa cappuccino which was delicious and highly recommend it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiberiu H. 1 year ago on Google
    It seems like this is one of the nicest coffee shops in San Francisco. Great espresso, cappucino with dusted dark chocolate was sensational. I recommend you enjoying it there and they will make it in a real coffee cup. Enjoy the movement! It matters..
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick R. 1 year ago on Google
    This neat little slice of heaven wasn't even on my radar, none of the "coffee 'blogs'" even mentioned it on google but the kind folks at saint frank sent me their way and I was not disappointed in any way. They serve great espresso, which is well prepared and on par with other specialty shops, but what really makes them stand out are the coffee creations they serve. My wife ordered a coffee cream soda and it's indescribable. The bliss I experienced while sipping on this delight is really beyond my words. It's not too sweet, nothing overpowering, just an amalgamation of all flavors you could want to experience simultaneously. Do yourself a favor and pay them a visit, it might change you forever.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CD C. 6 months ago on Google
    Great coffee in a tiny minimalist coffee shop but everything works and results in the best cappuccino. Small muffins equally good and small improvised outside seating comes with daily newspapers. Enjoy!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lackey S. 5 months ago on Google
    This place is inspiring and reminds me of twenty years ago nascent SF coffee. Have been here now on six occasions. The last two visits spurned this review. Small interior with in-dash espresso service units and a custom counter. Style is very evident in all regards including window front tables of wood with metal adornments. Reading material includes Drift magazines from woebegone days and a few choice zines. Pastries are well above average with enough quality butter in the croissant to warrant a reorder. The key is the coffee. Espresso. Good espresso with just the right amount of bite to sour to sweet. The cost of doing business here is more than a bargain. The staff is jocular, well read on the science of java, and mechanically expert. Make the trip.

  • 5/5 Joseph R. 6 months ago on Google
    Something of a coffee mecca, was extremely impressed with the quality and taste of the brewed coffee and espresso I received. Would highly recommend to any third wave coffee enthusiast and/or weird coffee person™. Minimal seating (plan on consuming your beverages outside) and the staff seemed a bit stiff (for reference, my visits were in April/May 2022) - but they do what they do very well. Don't be surprised by a line out the door.

  • 5/5 Brian W. 6 months ago on Google
    Focused, artisanal and friendly. Small shop for that quick but perfect espresso drink. Watch the streetcars go by as you sip that syrup.

  • 5/5 Daniel G. 7 months ago on Google
    The flat white I got was great. Surprised by the low price. I appreciated it dearly. I had a pleasant conversation with the barista. I was very surprised that there was only one barista working. Even more surprised how quick and efficient he was. I will gladly come back. I had a great experience while the coffee shop was busy. And I hope I do not have the same experience as people who left 1 star reviews. (I can totally picture what they’re talking about)

  • 5/5 coffeeight 5 months ago on Google
    Omg if you are coffee lover, MUST visit this cafe!!! I'm coffee lover ;) and this cafe has amazing friendly service, products, atmosphere and coffee & food! I tried first time almond croissant with berry jam filling? Omg amazing delicious!! When I'm here in San Francisco I know where to get coffee now and very close where I stay :) yay thank you so much, can't wait for next visit ... might get another one before leave 😉

  • 4/5 Joanna T. 5 months ago on Google
    I had the hot chai latte with alternative (oat) milk. It was okay. The chai tea was not very strong. Maybe it was the oat milk that diluted the flavor? The coffee here must be the draw. The shop is cosy but they don’t allow in store dining. Luckily a patio is set up on Washington Street right by the cable car tracks. A unique ambiance with a bench, a stool and a standup wooden counter wall. Nice outside!

  • 4/5 Kasey S. 6 months ago on Google
    Nice and small place with great coffee. Tried the iced and hot version of the ginger oat-milk latte. The coffee is smooth, the people are friendly. Line starts outside and only a few are allowed in at a time. Parking is your typical San Fran nightmare, if there is more than one of you I’d say have them order while you stay with the car. They ask you don’t stay inside but there is an outdoor area available. Limited options on pastries from what I could see but overall the minimalist approach seems to work, their coffee is great and they rated well for a reason.

  • 5/5 Think H. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute little coffee shop that knows its crafts. Do expect a long line during weekend as they only allow two people in each time. Besides that, the coffee is amazing and I’d say worth the wait. They also provided some outdoor seatings and water bowl for the 4 legged friends :)

  • 5/5 Leonardo Simone D. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a heaven for coffee lovers. I tried the tasting flight and is a great experience to try coffee in different way. The environment is warm and minimal and the service is fast and nice. For coffee lover like me, definitely I will came back.

  • 5/5 Linh T. 1 year ago on Google
    Learned about Coffee Movement from the U.S. Coffee Championships, and they did not disappoint! The seasonal creation, which as the time of this visit in July 2022 was an orange cream latte, was amazing - it tasted like a creamsicle melted in your coffee, but in a good way. The flight (one coffee prepared in three different ways) allows you to taste how different one type of beans can taste in different settings. Definitely a gem :)

  • 5/5 Shubhit S. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent coffee. I’d recommend trying the tasting flight- you can either order 3 different roasts/blends served black, or 1 type of coffee served 3 different ways (black, espresso and espresso with milk). Flights are a great way to learn about your personal preferences when it comes to coffee! Parking is hard to find in this area, so I’d recommend taking public transportation or walking over.

  • 5/5 Dario H. 1 year ago on Google
    If you’re a coffee connoisseur you’ll know. These coffees are expertly made by artists in their craft. Coffee so smooth, so well balanced it practically drinks itself! Hole in the wall coffee shop only the pros go to! Strong coffee too. Consistently great (whereas other shops you may not always get the same quality, milk frothing etc., acidity). They pay attention to every detail every time.


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  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
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  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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