I've been here twice now. Both times I ordered a traditional macchiato and a breakfast sandwich. The breakfast sandwich was generously sized and used excellent ingredients. Good bacon, outstanding bread, nicely toasted. The macchiato was also excellent. It's an attractive and spacious room and they have some interesting art up. I expect this will become one of the regular places for me to grab a breakfast bite and coffee. read more

Stopped here for the first time for a cup of regular (drip) coffee. I was immediately greeted by an associate behind the espresso machine near the entrance. Another associate at the far end took my order and quickly handed me the cup of coffee I had asked for. The cafe is relatively large and open, with plenty of space between tables. They could probably have fit more tables and seats in there. There is a row of chairs by a counter along the window facing Columbus Avenue, so one could sip their coffee or eat their food while crowd-watching. I sat at the far end of a long table inside and drank my coffee, which was good enough but not strong enough in flavor. It did not give me the kick I needed from my afternoon cup of coffee. There were a few people working on their laptops and a few others drinking coffee and chatting. It seems to be a good place to either work or relax and read. read more

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One of the best pastry I ever had in the bay! Everyone is friendly, nice and clean inside! I like how their croissants are made like hand pulled dough! Breakfast burrito was filled with potatoes and scrambled eggs. Will definitely come back here as an option when I'm around the area! read more

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Great tea selection! Yum! I'm happy I found this place, thanks Yelpers! There's a decent amount of indoor seating if you need to rest your legs for a few minutes. The only reason I'm deducting a star: would be good to keep the business hours up-to-date on Yelp/Google/somewhere if there are random days that are going to be closed. There was a recent Monday that they were closed, but the hours weren't updated online anywhere.. so I trekked all the way over there for nothing. 2025: 54/100 read more

The Beacon aspect of this coffee shop and why I am giving it 5-stars: *The lavender oat milk latte was the best I've ever had--creamy, with a distinct lavender flavor, no sweetness, and no dark roast espresso beans. *I tried both the cinnamon braid pastry and the mochi chocolate cake; the chewy, gooey texture was amazing. The staff member asked me about any allergies while I was picking up my pastries. I appreciated their concern, as it showed they prioritize customer health and safety. read more

Beacon Coffee & Pantry - Mochi cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious matcha. I'm a huge matcha fan and I acknowledge that I'm a bit picky with the matcha I get. I normally don't get matcha at non-matcha specific shops, but this place was great. It was on the pricier side, but it is very convenient for an area that doesn't have too many matcha options. I got mine with soy milk and sweetener for my walk around North Beach. Shop was clean and had plenty of seating. read more

I've been coming to this place for years and the current staff is comically rude. If you ask any question they get so annoyed. Once the newer barista said "hi!" really excitedly and I go hi! And she stared at me blankly and said "I wasn't talking to you," (she was talking to her coworker). Maybe being mean is part of the vibe but it makes me feel bad every time I go so probably going to call it quits The lids also don't fit (but I asked about it before and it didn't go well...) read more

Super cute coffee shop in Noth Beach w beyond sweet staff, chill tunes in the background. Delicious americano made with local coffee. Free oat milk ! Pastries are delicious - banana bread w walnuts is super moist. CC accepted Free wifi read more

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The coffee and breakfast sandwiches are exceptional. The staff is attentive and friendly, and we were sharing the sandwiches. They even offered to cut them in half for us. read more

My boyfriend and I stopped by in here for a coffee during a walk, and I did not expect the Matcha Latte to be so good! It didn't have the strongest matcha flavor, as I asked for a lighter dose of matcha, but it was a very decent latte. This is such a cute cafe with little trinkets, books, and merch for sale. We only stopped by inside for a bit, but I wish I could stayed for a bit longer. The drinks There's a few tables to sit at but I get the sense this is more of a 'stop by and get your fix' kinda cafe. read more

Beacon Coffee & Pantry - Latte & Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

It was 10/10. I got the breakfast sandwich, and it was one of the best I've ever had. My chai latte was amazing, and had beautiful art on top. The environment in the cafe is so warm and welcoming, and the service was overall pretty quick. I would recommend! read more

I've been before and the service has been fine. Today the woman taking my order couldn't be bothered to look up, then I receive my coffee that's hardly 3/4 full. Do better read more

Beacon Coffee & Pantry - Missing a quarter of my drink... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here to grab a quick lunch near my office and wanted to try a new place. I've seen this place numerous times and thought I'd give it a try. I ordered the smoothie with the coffee shot in it and the Turkey Sandwich. The sandwich was really good. The pesto dressing was delicious and a great sauce to add to the sando. The bread looked thick, but it was a great choice given how "saucy" the sandwich was. As for the smoothie, it was disappointing. It was very watery and had a consistency of juice. Perhaps too much ice was used in making it, but it wasn't good and I'd avoid it. The space in itself was nice and the service was friendly! I'll have to try a cappuccino here one of these days to see how their coffee is, but for now I can highly recommend the Turkey Sandwich! read more

Beacon Coffee & Pantry - Turkey Sandwich and Coffee Smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

What a lovely neighborhood cafe! I'd wanted to get the avocado today but unfortunately their avocado delivery hadn't arrived yet, so I got the ricotta toast instead with a flat white. My friend had a breakfast burrito and an iced latte. read more

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Leaving this review so Beacon sees it and fixes their matcha! It was essentially a cup of milk, with very little matcha. It didn't taste of much besides water. Service was quick and the place was clean; but obviously sad about my drink as it felt like a waste of money. read more

Beacon Coffee & Pantry - Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Solid place to get a cup of coffee! You can usually find a place to sit down and get some work done or read a book. It's less crowded than the cafes up the street but was still a little packed when I went. The baristas are friendly and the cafe has a nice artsy look to it as they also sell small housewares and gifts like candles, stickers, and cards. The only real downside is it closes at closes at three. I recommend checking it out! read more

Beacon is hands down my favorite spot in the neighborhood. The coffee is excellent and the food is delicious. I'm always torn between the breakfast burrito and the sandwich, you can't go wrong. They also host local art shows and cultural events, which really adds to the community vibe. It's clear they care about being more than just another coffee shop. If you're looking for great coffee and food in a place that actually feels like a real neighborhood hub, Beacon is it. read more

Got an iced vanilla latte and thought it was delicious! Waited about 10 minutes in total to place my order and received my drink

What a cute spot! We found this while out on a walk through SF and it was a great find. My girlfriend and friend got coffees and sandwiches which they all loved. I ended up getting a smoothie and it was delicious! Plus the decor is so adorable and they have cute lil things for sale too. Definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

Beacon Coffee & Pantry - the interior of the restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great coffee shop with plenty of seating! Service was prompt as well. Tried their breakfast burrito and it was so filling. I also tried their lattes and it was delish. Would definitely come back if you need a space to get some work done. read more

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Although it looks unassuming on the outside it's not a coffee shop you should just walk by. The lavender latte was fantastic and the ricotta toast hit all the marks. Seating is a little limited but it's 100% a place you should check out. read more

Beacon Coffee & Pantry - Lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A nice, standard cafe offering tea and espresso drinks as well as some breakfast bites--not full-on meal or brunch level, but still a decent selection from a compact menu. My favorite part of the store was the little array of gifts & goods. Your standard fare of PF Candle Co, tumblers, bath teas, zines, and cute letterpress greeting cards. It was really fun to browse while waiting for our order! They have housemade lavender and vanilla syrups ($0.50 extra) which I love. I tried an oat milk latte with lavender and the flavor was definitely great. At the risk of sounding extremely snobbish, the way the espresso was crafted was almost elementary... not up to my expectations of a $5.50 latte. There was no crema, just a lot of foam with big bubbles. It wasn't bad, but just the kind of drink I'd expect from my Nespresso machine, not from a professional coffeeshop. We tried some of the food offerings as well. My avocado toast was pretty tasty but a little small in portion for the $9 price tag. I did quite like the seeded bread they use. My bf got the breakfast burrito which was downright disappointing. It was chock full of unseasoned, boiled potatoes (not even fried) and contained 1 (one!) black bean lol. It was super lacking in flavor although they did include ketchup and tabasco packets which were a thoughtful touch and very necessary. I would skip the burrito. Of note, the indoor seating area is currently under construction. They have a pretty large, open space but only around 7-8 seats total, all bar-style (window or wall-facing, rather than individual tables per party). So while the space felt welcoming there just wasn't a lot of room to sit and enjoy ourselves. They do not offer outdoor seats. All in all this is a cute place to grab a bite if you're in the area, but neither with enough seating to hang out nor meritorious enough to bring me back. read more

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Super cute spot! Lovely gift section that you can browse while waiting for your drink. Try the caramel in your latte -- it's decadent! Good seating and WiFi if you need to stay and work. read more

Beacon Coffee & Pantry - Caramel latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Amazing customer service! The atmosphere is very nice and overall a really cute spot for coffee. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone in the area! read more

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. read more

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Food always a hit- regular order is the breakfast burrito. The breakfast sandwich has a biscuit that a big yeasty but pairs REALLY well with Zab's hot sauce. The Brie and fig breakfast sandwich was great. My family & I are regulars & they always find a way to make it happen for us. They have a cool shopping area & even a very small grocery area. Coffee is SOLID. I couldn't ask for much more. Service is cool. Everyone friendly. read more

Beacon Coffee & Pantry - Latte & espresso tonic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Grabbed an iced americano here after a long flight. There's a lot of knick knacks in the store, great place to pick up gifts and fresh flowers! There was decent seating in the area. The worker here wasn't rude perse but he wasn't super friendly and enthusiastic either- dropping a star for that reason. read more

Beacon Coffee & Pantry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've lived close to Beacon for almost 3 years now and the last time I went was when I first moved here. Today I paid a visit and was instantly reminded why I never frequented this cafe despite it being my neighbor. We ordered two oatmeal's and a chai. Literally we were sitting at the table closest to the register, waited nearly 30 minutes until someone noticed we were empty tabled and actually came and asked if we were waiting for our order. We watched as everyone who came in after us received their food and drink order while we wondered if they forgot about us entirely. It was awkward sitting there within their line of sight and no one addresses us. I get it, it's busy...but we were within your immediate sight. Finally someone comes by and asked if we were waiting for an order. We said yes we are waiting for oatmeal and chai. She apologized and blamed it on the ordering system but I don't believe it. Clearly they forgot our order because right after she came a couple minutes later our order arrive. Oatmeal does not take that long to stew and chai does not take that long to brew. Understanding it's busy on a Sunday morning, they should be better about checking in on patrons orders especially if they sit there awkwardly wondering if they had been forgotten. I don't like taking up a table and taking up space as people stare and wonder why were not eating or drinking. Nobody likes to feel forgotten, especially if you're forking over SF prices for breakfast and want to treat yourself to a nice meal out. The first time I came here they were very delayed in my order. This second time they forgot it in its entirety. read more

My favorite coffee shop in North Beach and I have lived here all my life. The team is friendly, the coffee is highly quality, and the food is delicious - especially the breakfast burritos with beans they slow cook in-house. I'm excited to try the new sandwiches! The community building vibe makes it feel like the perfect for locals. read more

Beacon Coffee & Pantry - Capuchino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Both the food and the service were great. We would recommend this place if you are in the area.

Great espresso. Went to get my wife a crossiant and a a matcha . Had an espresso while I waited. The espresso was really tasty. The crossiant was good but I was really hoping to have butter which they did not have. It was a Sunday so maybe the crossiant wasn't the absolute freshest. But it was good , just not perfect. Was torn between four and five stars. I'll leave five since they were also nice and the place was really cool read more

My usual coffee spot. Limited seating, but good place to bring laptop and headphones to work for an hour or two. The service is quick, but not the friendliest to be honest. Standard price for coffee in the city. Lavender latte is my favorite. Have great ham & cheese croissants and smoothies. Used to only have the sidewalk storefront open during COVID, but now have expanded to inside and I love it even more!! They now sell boujee cook books and condiments. Love that they have made this into a little market too. read more

My friend and I originally wanted to grab some wine and catch up at Bodega but unfortunately at that time they were only serving breakfast. A stranger saw us trying to figure out where to go and he recommended Beacon to us to grab coffee while we waited for Bodega to convert from serving breakfast to lunch items. So glad he did because this place did not disappoint. Really cute indoor seating area and extremely friendly and fun staffs. My friends and I ordered a vanilla and lavender latte and it was perfect- not overly sweet with the flavors. Would definitely come back. read more

Beacon Coffee & Pantry - Vanilla latte (left) & lavender latte (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Never write reviews but there's one girl in particular that works here everyday and makes the whole coffee and morning experience a living hell, when it should be the nice ease to your day. I'm not sure what she has stuck up her behind but she is eternally passive aggressive, sour, and even when I got service from someone else (who acted like a normal, decent human being), she just gives the death stare . She's so creepy and clearly hates her job and all humans so she really should Consider something outside the service industry , and this cafe would be wise to hire someone else. read more

It's rather a relief to find a cafe in North Beach that doesn't require perusing and begrudgingly bypassing cannolis and sfogliatelle sitting in a display window. No, this is a more standard hipsterati magnet but more spacious with a lot of good people watching both inside and out. I came here after walking amid the tourists down Lombard and needed to address my parched state. While they offer a small breakfast and sandwich selection, I came in for caffeine and landed on the $4.50 Matcha Latte (photo: http://bit.ly/2rf1PNM). The barista prepared it with meticulous precision, and not only was the lotus foam design impressive, the combination of the matcha with the Andytown brew was quite enticing. No paisans in here. COFFEE - 4 stars...smooth with a subtle sweetness from the matcha AMBIANCE - 4 stars...nice open space makes it more inviting in here SERVICE - 3.5 stars...quietly precise TOTAL - 4 stars...the non-Italiano option for caffeine RELATED - Looking for dining options in North Beach? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2SjdB52 read more

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Solid coffee stop on Columbus. We walked up and we're second in line with maybe 3 groups waiting. Definitely a popular stop on the weekends. I also got the iced chai with oat milk. I really like the chai mix they use. It's on the sweeter side but not watery like other places I've been before. My boyfriend got the same thing (iced chai) but with almond milk. I'd recommend the oat milk over the almond milk for this drink. We also split an almond croissant. It was a bit tough, so maybe a little over cooked, but the flavors were good. read more

Beacon Coffee & Pantry - Almond croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here for a quick coffee on a weekday afternoon. Not super busy at the time. As previous review point out the service here isn't super warm, if anything they seemed disinterested. However, they were quick with my order! There's a cute store inside and the place is gives off modern, coffee shop vibes which is perfect if you're hoping to do a bit of work here. The cappuccino with oat milk here is okay. The coffee is more on the dark roast or bitter side (not sure what the cause of the flavor was) and gives off woodsy notes and not much else. The latte art was very cute (I got a tulip). If you're looking for great coffee experience in the area, I suggest Saint Franks or The Coffee Movement. But if you're around and need a place to chill for a bit, this shop is a nice option. read more

The little store inside the cafe is very cute and they have nice food options. However, the staff are so unfriendly and unhelpful that it ruins the food and shopping experience. We have gone four times and it's a slight variation on the same theme. Today, they gave me attitude when i asked if they would heat up my croissant and then - after a few seconds in their microwave - they handed it to me cold with a mean side of attitude. We will stop coming here despite wanting to support a cute local business. read more

I dropped by to pick up some coffee before work last week, and unfortunately didn't have the best experience at Beacon. The space is super cute and probably a good spot to work, but the drinks and service leave much to be desired. The staff are indifferent and didn't prompt me to order, pay or collect my drink, so my less-than 10 minute visit was full of empty stares and surprise moments where I felt like I was holding back this transaction. Staff shouldn't be obligated to make smalltalk, but I think a "what can I get you?" could be sufficient for a cafe service. I feel that if my Mocha had been good, I'd look back at this visit less harshly, but the drink was sour and didn't do well in terms of chocolate, milk, or espresso. Overall, it wasn't a great experience, and there are other places in North Beach to try. read more

The aesthetics of this place were on POINT. It was beautifully designed and the colors and ambience was incredible. It truly was such a perfect little shop to go into and work or read or just meet a friend and drink a cup of joe. I got the cocoa oatmeal and it was pretty good, but not incredible. It definitely tasted super sugary and it just felt like they dumped some liquid and some uncooked oats into a bowl and called it a day. I'm sure it was more intricate but it wasn't my favorite thing on the planet. Their bagels and other options for food looked phenom though, and I'm sure their coffee is great too. read more

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