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    Beanstalk Cafe

    4.2 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Open • 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Turkey pesto sandwiches and Taro latte
    Lizzie S.

    I love Beanstalk! I come here for coffee and lunch, and bring other people here for meetings. Some tables occasionally say no working there which is nice. It's a great space--light and airy. I've enjoyed the Turkey pesto sandwich, Funky Town special breakfast sandwich in January 2025, an iced oat latte, and a special Taro latte. I loved the taro flavor of the taro latte. Both sandwiches were good quality bread and meat. The sauces were a nice accessory and not over-done. I love the service and space. It's a Lower Nob Hill/Union Square treasure!

    Funky Town, baby ($13.75
    David K.

    In town staying at the awesome and stupid cheap Emblem Hotel around the corner and needed sustenance in between business meetings. Looked up my trusty Yelp app and the Beanstalk Cafe stood out with its great reviews. The place didn't disappoint! I ordered the Funky Town breakfast sandwich ($13.75) chock full of yumminess: Mayo, PJ Chees (pepper jack cheese), cream cheese, chorizo sausage, regular sausage, bacon, egg, onion & apple. This sandwich was perfect. So many flavors, ooey gooey WITH APPLES (Wut!) on a delicious toasted ciabatta. It is a big sandwich so I hope you have a big appetite. I could certainly finish it off because it was so yummy but instead, I gave the other half to my room attendant/maid. Service was super friendly and quick and the place is tiny but cute. Highly recommend.

    The end of the dining area.
    Jowel G.

    I was lucky to find Beanstalk during my stay in SF. This place is so so good! I walked from my hotel for a quick weekday brunch. A very cozy space to have your coffee and breakfast sandwich. I have to say the copper cup for my iced oat milk vanilla latte is so genius. Do they serve iced latte's in copper cups at other places? This keeps the latte cold until the last drop. I had the bagel sando with egg, sausage on an everything bagel. This really hits the spot! The service is friendly and staff is helpful. Really good experience during my visit. I'm sure this place gets busy during the peak hours at breakfast. Highly recommend. A must visit when in the area.

    Iced oat milk latte w hazelnut, iced white mocha - tasted like a flavored Keurig over ice
    Marie A.

    This place had rave reviews and we were on the other side of the neighborhood on our way to Salesforce park, so we detoured to grab our morning coffees and a bite to eat. The bulgogi looked super good so we saved our appetite and decided on eating when we got coffee. It was.......... okay. The drinks - we tried an iced white mocha and an iced soy hazelnut latte, both took a while to get even when ordered to-go. They weren't very good and were expensive for the size; normally I chalk it up to the economy and obv being in the city, the price still didnt match the product or the place. They were a bit pretentious for being lackluster and not great quality. It seemed bothersome when people would approach to order. The espresso shots tasted like they pulled them too late and were a bit bitter and watered down. The inside is tiny, which is expected. It is a little crowded because of the layout but they do a decent job of having seats where they can, and 2 small patio tables out front on the sidewalk. My biggest gripe was that they were out of a LOT... and some items they didnt put signage that they were out of stock. Including the bulgogi sandwich we were looking forward to trying, and most bagel flavors on their menu were also out. We reluctantly tried a bagel breakfast sandwich w sausage and we regretted it quickly. It took super long to come out and was very basic, no flavor or seasoning on the eggs or the meat and the bagel was cold. The sausage was just a sliced link that was disappointing in flavor as well, especially for the price. We wont be coming back and wouldn't recommend it, but I hope they take feedback into account as I understand how competitive it is for coffee shops in the city. :/

    Bacon egg bagel ($10.50) - 3.5 stars. Bagel was a little hard, so it did slide around a bit when taking bites. Fri breakfast 2025-02-28
    Ziyan C.

    Cute local cafe. High 3 stars. Very good service - I changed my mind about a million times and the woman at the counter was endlessly patient with me. No wait around 8:30am on a Friday morning. They had a few customers, I saw some people come in and out, there was space to sit. No more cragels, which I'd seen on reviews and was the reason I came :(. Total for 2 bagels and a latte including tax/tip: $31.23. * Matcha Latte ($5.75) - 3.5 stars. Wholesome and tasty, not too sweet. But I wish the foam was thicker. * Bacon egg bagel ($10.50) - 3.5 stars. Bagel was a little hard, so it did slide around a bit when biting into the sandwich. Otherwise good!

    1990s Wi-Fi
    Mike C.

    Wow, low bar with these reviews here. This place kinda sucked. The coffee was old and bitter, a hard combo to produce. The area was surrounded by passed out bums. And if you're really just Jonesing for that late 1990s vibe, this place will hook you up by charging you for Wi-Fi! Literally like a time warp here.

    Cool vibe in the coffee shop; quaint and busy!
    Emily C.

    Got an iced dirty chai here and it's delicious! I wanted a local shop vibe for morning coffee and this spot delivered.

    Cappuccino
    Braeden H.

    Stopped in here for a quick lunch. I got the Bul-Go-Gi Beef and a latte. The food was good for the prices and the staff was very friendly. I would definitely go again if I am in the area. Bul-Go-Gi Beef: I was pretty happy with my sandwich. The bread had a nice crunch to it and the meat seasoning was sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. Not huge, but pretty reasonably sized. Latte: No complaints here. Tasted good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The servers were nice and helpful with any menu questions. The menu informs sandwiches take about 15 minutes, which was roughly how long it ended up taking for my order. The inside of the cafe is pretty small, but after about five minutes outside I was able to get a table.

    Cara S.

    This place is meh. The coffee is good, but the service made me not want to come back. They were all just huffy and couldn't be bothered if you asked them for something. The bagels were pretty mid too. Too bad, it's a cute place.

    Pastrami Sandwich
    Krysia P.

    This is my go to whenever I don't feel like bringing lunch with me to work. They have great sandwiches and bagels and I cannot decide on what is my favorite one. I am definitely loving the lox bagel and pastrami sandwich. Great spot in Nob Hill!

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    Breakfast Sandwiches were excellent. This was our go to everyday for breakfast on our weekend stay!

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    Does beanstalk have the best cold brewed coffee in SF? Or if there another coffee house I should go to?…

    I just had a cold brew from there and it was fantastic! I come from NY and theirs is right up there! Very delicious and smooth flavored. A really good cup of coffee.

    How is seating for a party of five?

    It's kind of a small place but if you arrive at the right time you could get seating for a party of 5. It usually pretty busy tho.

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

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    4.2(1.7k reviews)
    1.9 mi•Mission
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    Came here on a Saturday afternoon to grab a quick lunch! I ordered with the cashier up front who…read morewas very helpful in explaining to me the options available here. After I ordered, I took a seat in the waiting area by the Togo window to wait for my order. There was plenty of tables for dining in, but they were filled so I grabbed my order to eat outside. There was a little area in the front of the store for you to eat at. Stonemill matcha has been on my radar for a long time now and I'm happy to say I was not disappointed. I ordered the matchazuke 4.5/5 and the matcha latte 4/5 and they were both delicious. The matchazuke was perfectly savory, each bite packed full of umami. The piece of salmon was seasoned nicely, not too salty and paired perfectly with the matcha. The matcha broth was so comforting, you could taste the bonito dashi they used to make it. I was worried the portion would be too small but it was pretty filling! The matcha latte had a beautiful deep green color and was creamy and not too sweet. I did noticed that it was a little grainy, which was the only thing I didnt like about this experience. My partner ordered a hojicha latte and said it was a 5/5 and it's her new favorite place to get hojicha latte in SF. I would definitely come back and try more of their menu. I'm eyeing that matcha silk pie!

    Great spot for a caffeine fix and sandos The pork katsu…read moresandos were delicious-- crispiness from the pork, freshiness from the cabbage and tanginess from the sauce. The pork was nicely cooked. The fish katsu sandos were good, but did not compare to the pork katsu ones in terms of flavor and wow factor. Of course had to get a drink while here! I tried the hojicha with strawberry. The strawberry paired nicely with the hojicha without overpowering it. The hojicha was nutty and earthy. There is a line to order for takeout in the restaurant and pick up is outside through a window.

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    Stonemill Matcha - 03.20.2026- Stonemill Matcha SF- interior

    03.20.2026- Stonemill Matcha SF- interior

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    Kopi Kita Coffee - Kopi Pandan

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    4.7(548 reviews)
    1.1 mi•Marina/Cow Hollow
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    Cute spot for Indonesian inspired drinks. Been here a few times to study. They have small circular…read moretables extending from a bench (they arent big enough to fit a laptop, so if you have a whole spread with books and notes, probably not the best spot) and some high countertop spaces. They offer free wifi. I tried the pandan matcha. If you like pandan, would recommend trying it. It's not too sweet, but the pandan flavor overpowers the taste of the matcha. Also tried the kopi ginger. The ginger adds a little kick to the coffee, but its not too bitter since there is palm sugar added to the coffee. I asked to reduce the sugar and they were able to do so. Staff is super friendly and willing to provide recommendations if you have a hard time deciding. Will be coming back to this place to try the other drinks and food options.

    Gee, I didn't know there was an Indonesian coffee spot in the city. I think it might be the only…read moreone in the city, though there's apparently one in the Pacific Film Archive over in Berkeley (Kopi). Located at Lombard near Van Ness, this particular spot has been around a few years and looked fully occupied by regulars with their laptops. I happened by on a weekday afternoon, and it was percolating. I was one of those lost-looking customers who entered the premises and had no idea what to order when he got to the register. The smiling server realized I was confused and pointed to the signature menu on the wall. I thought I should start basic and order the $7.25 Iced Kopi Pandan, a tantalizing mix of dark single-origin espresso, housemade pandan syrup, and almond milk over ice (Photo 8). It was delicious, maybe a tad too sweet for me as the pandan lent a pronounced vanilla-like flavor. The same flavor was more effectively applied to the $6 slice of Pandan Bread which I saw waiting for me to order on the counter (Photo 9). It was more a sponge cake and less a dense quick bread with coconut milk and egg whites keeping it fluffy. It was a tasty treat worth the indulgence. COFFEE / FOOD - 4 stars...uniquely Indonesian flavors, sweetly satisfying AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars..,compact space well maintaine...I managed to get a seat for a bit SERVICE - 4 stars.. politely friendly TOTAL - 4 stars...trying something different has its benefits RELATED - Exploring the Marina? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/PdqFwZEOKJ

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    Pandan Matcha (Oat Milk)

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    4.6(647 reviews)
    0.8 mi•SoMa
    •$$

    Cute and cozy spot! It's great place to hang out with friends or do work…read more We had the chai and rose cake - both were tasty. The chai is great for sharing, we comfortably shared a large amongst 4 people. The rose cake is light and moist. Staff were all friendly.

    My friend and I were catching up after a long drought and chose to meet up at Delah because it was…read moreso we'll rated. It's located at the filthy corner of 4th and Clara, which made the outside smell of urine. Fortunately the cafe itself is pretty clean, which is a nice escape from the street. I ordered an Americano and my friend got one of their $8+ lattes, which were fine, but nothing special. My biggest gripe was the service and absolute scorn of the customer. My friend and I sat at the counter basically in a staring contest with the woman behind the counter, who just stared right back. After some 30 seconds, we finally flagging her down to place our order. After turning around the drinks suspiciously quickly, my friend and I sat down to catch-up in the empty cafe. Before long, the barista pumps up the volume, increasing higher and higher every 5 minutes or so, as if to signal to us that our time was up. I asked her to turn down the volume, which she tuned down from an 11 to a 7, but minutes later it continued to creep up, like the snooze setting of an alarm clock coaxing you to wake up - except in this case, to get out. Ultimately, the volume got unbearable and we finally threw in the towel and got out of there to let the barista enjoy her music. Definitely never going back there - they clearly don't want the business. Food: 5/10 Service: 0/10 Price: $$ Atmosphere: 4/10

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    Beehive bread and chai

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    4.4(334 reviews)
    1.3 mi•Hayes Valley
    •$$

    Loquat is one of my favorite bakeries in the city. They have one of the best chocolate babkas I've…read moreever had. The chocolate is rich, the pastry is soft yet flakey, and there's a perfect little pinch of salt that really brings the flavor together. I'd also really recommend going to their monthly Loquat at night events with their incredible Sabich sandwiches. The one thing I'd warn is that the space is quite small and it's hard to find a seat, so I recommend taking the pastries out and enjoying them elsewhere.

    Saying that the SF bakery landscape is competitive is an understatement, yet Loquat managed to…read morestand out in both the quality of its baked goods as well as its cafe ambiance. My first priority was to try Loquat's famous babka, but the petite pink mahlab cake was also calling my name. I selected the salted chocolate babka to enjoy at the cafe and took the mahlab cake home to enjoy later. My friend and I lucked out because a table for two opened up right as we ordered. My babka was plated on a dainty ceramic dish, which matched the old-school European cafe vibes. The babka was light and fluffy, yet the outside was crisp and buttery like a croissant. The salted chocolate layers folded into the pastry were the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the chocolate tasted high-quality. One babka could have probably been split into two servings, especially if you want to try multiple items, but I didn't leave behind a single crumb. All around us, the other diners seemed to be enjoying a full-scale brunch with savory pastries and what appeared to be a Turkish breakfast platter. It all smelled wonderful, so I'll have to explore more of the menu on my next visit. I enjoyed the mahlab cake a day later and was amazed that it retained its delicate and light texture. The icing was lightly flavored with orange, cherry, and floral notes, and the presentation was so elegant. The cake was the perfect accompaniment to my afternoon cup of tea. While I'm on a mission to try as many of SF's bakeries as I can, I am looking forward to returning to Loquat.

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    Loquat - Tea using fresh mint, served in an individual pot To the right are a case of savory bourekas (similar to empanadas.)

    Tea using fresh mint, served in an individual pot To the right are a case of savory bourekas (similar to empanadas.)

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