Hey thanks for ruining my morning, I started on a good note. I have had Beanstalk Cafe bookmarked for over a month, I was rather excited to be here the shop looks cute on the outside like really cute. It is very small so you may have to wait for a seat but that is fine. What is not fine is being one of the first people to order and have people who came much later get their order first. I am talking about 10 bagels clearing up before i got mine. The coffee was so bad it couldn't make up for the wait. I got egg salad on a wrong bagel (raisins instead of plain- I hate raisins so much) it isn't so easy to eat (see pic) so that was half of my food and my coffee in the rubbish boom I'm feeling so miserable right now looking at it. I feel more miserable having to write such a review. Owners are friendly obviously quite strained at times. I heared her say she is one person short maybe that is why! read more

Beanstalk Cafe - The one I left behind - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Real yelpers don't lie and disappoint, glad the reviews are great and the rating is A plus. I walked over from the Triton to try the breakfast cups and get a cup of delicious coffee. Was greeted by friendly staff, and love the friendly customer service. I ordered the breakfast cup, wish the egg yolk was runny though, but for food & health rules they can't make it runny? Other that it was nice quick breakfast munch, for people on the go I also ordered the Korean burl kogi sandwich, which I thought i would need a Togo box after seeing the size, but damn shit was so good I ate the whole thing. Crisp, soft bread, and fresh ingredients. Not sure what coffee to get so I just randomly picked the New GuineaKimel Estate, taste good on its own without sugar and just pour in the cream, which they warmed up for me. Great place must go!!! :) Julie body karate approved. Haha... read more

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-Great, friendly staff. -not sure what everyone is raving about.. The bulgogi sandwich was meh. Not much flavor. -The coffee was not good. Being that I am from Seattle I think I have high standards. Ordered Americano and drip. -small space with limited seating. read more

Beanstalk Cafe - Beanstalk in Nob Hill in April - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious sandwiches and coffee! A little gem in SF worth making a visit for.

This is my current go-to neighborhood spot for getting my daily caffeine fix. It's a very cute cafe with seating for about eight inside plus a couple of benches outside. It can get a little crowded on weekend mornings, but otherwise it's usually easy to find a seat. If you're pressed for time, you can pre-order online or by phone. Note that the online ordering doesn't offer all the items on their menu, so you may want to opt for the phone option if you can't find what you want there. I am a huge fan of their mochas: very tasty. They also offer a large selection of sandwiches and bagels. I usually go for their breakfast sandwich. The staff is extremely nice. One of the owners, Mina, is usually there to give a warm welcome to customers. There used to be a stamp card reward system, although they did away with it a few months ago. Nevertheless, Mina will still give me a free mocha or snack every now and then to honor repeat service. read more

Beanstalk Cafe - Stools - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We came here on a Saturday afternoon. The cafe was not very crowded, but the flat White I ordered was probably the worst I have had in a while. The coffee was sour, in spite of the milk. Would not recommend coming here. read more

Cozy cafe to grab some coffee and breakfast. I ordered coffee, a bagel, and a toast cup. The toast cups are their specialty, and I thought it was delicious. There isn't a lot of seating, but it seems like a lot of customers take their orders to go. I wouldn't bring a big group here, but it's just right for one or two. The employees were pleasant and the atmosphere is tranquil. I may stop in again before I leave SF. read more

Beanstalk Cafe - toast cups, coffee + bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

My sandwich was amazing and the coffee was even better. The vibe is amazing and the staff is super friendly.

Area / Atmosphere: This place was very simple and clean. I believe the owner had some remodeling done, he had pictures of his place before and after the construction which was a nice touch. Everyone here was so nice and friendly. They had jazz music when we went. It wasn't too loud either, YAY! Although it was a small spot that could probably sit only 18-22 people it was lovely. Very chic/vintage decor. Food / Drink: We had the toast cup. Which I thought was very simple but yummy in my tummy (as seen on pic). Egg, bacon, and a crunchy pastry wrapped around it to keep everything together. We had the black tea I believe. I do recommend for you to get there early if you want to try the toast cup. We got there around 10:30AM and got the last two. Recommend it? / Price: I would recommend it! Everywhere i looked I saw delicious food. Cant wait to visit SF again to try other food from this spot. This place was a bit pricey. Only because the little toast cups were about 5$ each. read more

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Met Joe for lunch near Union Square, and with him being vegetarian, he found the Beanstalk Cafe. The place is tiny, with just two tables inside and two outside. But with the sun streaming through the big bay window, our cozy table experience felt like a tiny Paris cafe. This place literally had the very very best veggie sandwich I have ever had. Not even sure what's in it, but it was out of this world. I can't stop thinking about it even two weeks later. Highly highly recommended! read more

Wonderful place for a sandwich! Highly recommend by a foodie... A good sandwich is an art; and this place has it down pat. How does one make a good sandwich? Take very high quality ingredients and put them together in the right proportions. And use really, really good bread... Note they also have very good baristas (& espresso drinks). Definitely worth a visit! read more

TOAST CUP. CRAGEL SANDO. These two items are not only original, but also one of the best breakfast items I have ever eaten. Please do visit when hungry and in search for a light (to go) fare. You will NOT be wrong with either option. The hot chocolate and latte were perfection. On a cold day, each helps you get all warm and fuzzy inside. Beanstalk: thanks a lot for the amazing breakfast. 5 stars for originality and exquisite taste! read more

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up up down down left right left right b a Contra Coffee with my brunch the famous Toast Cups: "much ado about nothing" kidding. room temp though read more

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Came here from our hotel based off of the yelp reviews. Seemed like the toast cups were the thing to get but she said that they were out of waffle cups. Major fail. Never should anything be sold out. It sucks that it effects my stars but it is what it is. I'm from out of town. Came here for your speciality and now in disappointed. I ordered the breakfast sandwich instead. Eggs, cheese, arugula, tomatoes and bacon. Good. Bread was good. Tasty but nothing I couldn't get anywhere else. We also ordered coffee. He got the 18 hour drop (iced) and I got the vanilla latte (iced). Coffee was good. The 18 hour drip would definitely wake you UP! The seating like most other cafés around was scarce. Tiny. Two or three table tops for 2 person seating. Not a big deal except when jerks that eat and want to sit and chat despite the face that people are standing while they are resting is annoying! Overall we paid about $19 for two iced coffee drinks and 1 breakfast sandwich. Would I go back? Not necessarily. Was it good? Yes. Was it anything to rave about? No. But I have to say quality was good and maybe if I had the toast cups my opinion would be better! read more

Beanstalk Cafe - Breakfast sandwich w/ iced vanilla latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Environment is welcoming and relaxing. People are genuine and awesomely kind. Go to Beanstalk if you want to get a sandwich, coffee, lemon cake or salad. They also have a cold brewed drip coffee machine that looks like it's from the set of breaking bad (fucking awesome coffee). Coffee is something they are simply masters of here. Starbucks and Pete's Coffee and Tea cannot even compare to the level of excellence and attention to craft and flavor. read more

Beanstalk Cafe - Great place - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great spot for coffee and snacks. It's a bit blurry since we went here a couple months ago but I think we had this really yummy bugogi sandwich. Filled with tender and flavorful meat on some toasty bread, it hit the spot! The cafe is quite small with minimal seating. Service was great! Super nice staff and our orders came out fast. read more

I've yet to set foot into Beanstalk Cafe, yet I am already a fan of them! How can that be? Well, we've been ordering our team lunches from here for the past few weeks using the Eat24 App and now we're stuck with them: I can't get enough of their Bulgogi sandwiches and my colleague is addicted to their spicy chicken sandwich. I really ought to pay them a visit one of these days, especially since this place is in my old hood...maybe I'll hop on a cable car and swing by tomorrow. It's only been a day, but I am already missing their marinated cucumbers! read more

The sandwich is a bit dry, the taste is not mellow in every bite. The taste of coffee is not good, I feels like drinking instant coffee. read more

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A cute coffee shop in Tender-Nob. I had their cappuccino. It was ok. The milk was a bit too hot so it ended up on the wet side unintentional. There were only a few seats but most people seem to get their coffees to go. There is also a bench in front. On a good day you can sit there to enjoy the precious sunshine in between downtown high rises. read more

Beanstalk Cafe - Exterior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Although this place might only have a table and a few chairs, it's a favorite of mine to grab breakfast, lunch or snacks whenever I'm in that part of SF. Try the toast cup, waffles and cakes with a dose of their Contraband medium roasted coffee or espresso. If you're hungry, order the bulgogi sandwich with a latte to counter the spicy sauce if you can't handle a little heat. The owner and staff are superfriendly and nice with exceptional customer service. They definitely know how to treat people well and make them feel at home. It's no wonder why every dog drags their owner to this cafe to check out their treats. The only draw back is their restroom in the back, which is tiny and with wet wipes instead of a sink. However, this is not a problem if you're just grabbing something on the go. read more

Fabulous! Great customer service. My husband and I both had a sandwich and we were still talking about how good it was 2 days later. Fresh and bread was amazing! Highly recommend. read more

This cafe is super cute! I was strolling around SF and felt like a cool beverage and a sunny spot to read my book - my trusty Yelp app directed me towards Beanstalk, and I'm glad it did! The place is small and a little well-loved around the edges, but it's clean, the staff are friendly, and they have a great selection of food and drinks. I asked the lovely staff member what they had in the way of some kind of unsweetened ice tea type thing (SO specific, right?!) and he immediately told me they have a delicious pomegranate iced tea with my name on it. YES. DONE. Put it in a cup and sling it my way. Hell, I don't even need the cup! I grabbed a seat by the window in a sunbeam - there are very few chairs so watch out during peak hours - and soon my amazing tea appeared. Rich purple in colour and garnished with a slice of lemon and a sprig of fresh mint, this was some fancy tea! I gave the mint and the lemon a squeeze and mixed them into the tea, and enjoyed some time reading my book. The tea was extremely flavourful, and I really enjoyed it! This is a lovely spot, and I highly recommend trekking up the hill (or down, depending on where you're coming from) to stop by. read more

Beanstalk Cafe - Pomegranate iced tea - unsweetened - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Their breakfast sandwiches and cronuts are the real reason I go here. Their iced & drip coffee gets the job done. I love this place. My dog and I love the smell of the cafe when walking by. I'd share a photo of my breakfast sandwich but I always inhale it, even before sipping my coffee. read more

We love this little cafe. Every time we're in the SF this is our go to spot. Food is great, but the service is where it's at. Madison is Epic! We had a pleasant time. -Tyler and Jillian from a Orange County read more

Great friendly little cafe in nob hill area! Coffees, sandwiches, etc., all served up with love and attention! Eat in or on the sidewalk if you're lucky to grab a table. Loved the veggie tofu sandwich on fresh wheat baguette. They "get" vegan, too! Enjoy! read more

Beanstalk Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great lattes, cragel (bagel + croissant) was delish and service was friendly & quick.

If you're looking for the best spicy chicken sandwich then you've come to the right place. The service was also incredibly friendly.

Good but slow service everything was made to order, great coffee, steep climb up a hill wear your walking shoes

Bread to meat to veggie ratio was optimal. Spicy chicken sandwich is actually spicy and they don't over do it with the onions. They also toast the subs which is nice. Good pickles too! The Toast Cups were sold out (it was 2pm-ish) so that was a bummer. A few drawbacks: the guys making the subs used their bare hands and my sub was $12 which is very pricey for what it was. read more

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Best place to come for a quick, but high quality caffeine fix! I love their cappuccinos - they use double shots by default, so they really wake you up, and taste amazing. Super small space, so expect to take out. Seating is cramped, so you wouldn't want to come for a laptop session or a long conversation. They also have great food! Highly recommend anything with the cragel! read more

Beanstalk Cafe - Cragel breakfast sandwich with sausage - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Okay eating experience. The shop is very small but clean and cozy. They take long to prepare the sandwiches and the average time is 5-10 mins. The place gets really busy at brunch times and the shop got packed with people waiting to get their food. We ordered the toast cup, the morning breakfast sandwich, the pesto cheese sandwich and the drop of the day coffee. The food was okay, everything tasted plain. The toast cup was disappointing, I do give them the credit of being creative but the flavor and the taste were not there. The coffee of the day was plain as well. The food may need spices/ peppers or salt. read more

Beanstalk Cafe - The morning breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I had to stop here before my trip to SF ended and after that crazy uphill trek, I easily found this place. I came t around 8:30 on a Monday morning and thankfully I was able to get a seat right by the door. I ordered a coffee and a toast cup. I was thrown off for just a minute because the top of the toast cup was very crunchy. Once I got through it, I was very pleased. It was buttery, perfectly baked and the egg was still soft in the center. The coffee was one of the best I've ever had, I quickly drained my cup :) As an added bonus I sat and peopled watched for a good 20 minutes before it filled up with people again. read more

Beanstalk Cafe - Toast cup, delicious coffee and people watching :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pretty much come at least once a week for a bagel sando and coffee drink. Love their oat milk latte. Cute outdoor dining tables. Friendly and clean staff. read more

Cute spot worth checking out in the neighborhood. They use Contraband coffee so you're getting better than Starbucks/Peets. They have an interesting breakfast dish which consists of cup (made from toast!) with egg and bacon inside. Worth trying. The place is well designed, clean and inviting. Not exactly a spot to work out of but maybe drop by for to go or for a quick chat with folks. read more

Adorable little coffee shop with the CUTEST salt and pepper shakers but I'm so sad that my cappuccino milk was burnt and the foam had a lot of air bubbles. The burnt cappuccino milk made the coffee bitter so I had to add sugar. Meh. However, the mint mojito iced coffee looks good. I will give that a try next time. read more

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Such a cute little cafe located very close to Union Square. Their bulgogi sandwich seems to be the specialty here, and I enjoyed every bite. The bread was so easy to bite into, the meat was seasoned perfectly, and I felt like ordering another one by the end of it. I also ordered their milk tea, which was nice and refreshing. Definitely check it out! read more

Beanstalk Cafe - Bulgogi Sandwich and homemade tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of the better food options if you're in or around Union Square, and like warm, fresh sandwiches. They have mostly sandwiches on the menu, so if you're in the mood for salad or something else, you may want to go elsewhere. This is more of a grab-and-go place - they have a few seats along the wall and window, and 2-4 seats outside. Sandwiches will run you about $9-10, and they have a wide selection of breakfast sandwiches, Korean-inspired sandwiches; you'll have a selection of about 10-15 things to choose from. They also have a croissant/bagel egg sandwich that looked delicious, but since we had just come from working out, we opted for a slightly healthier option. I got the Korean Bulgogi Sandwch which comes with cucumbers, bulgogi beef, spicy Korean Sauce on a crusty French baguette that was airy, but not too airy, crunchy on the outside, and was just fresh and delicious. The proportion of filling to bread was good, and it was spicy but not overly spicy. I'd definitely get this again, and seems like one of the few fusion-flavored sandwiches you can get in the city, and certainly very unique. My boyfriend got the Breakfast Sandwich which had bacon, eggs, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, arugula, on the same bread as mentioned above. It was delicious, and seems healthier than a cheese & egg sandwich on a bagel, since the bread is slightly less dense and it includes some vegetable and arugula. I only intended on taking one bite of my boyfriend's sandwich to try, but ended up swapping half of my sandwich for half of his, because it was so good. You can't go wrong with bacon, egg, and cheese. All in all, a great sandwich spot, especially if you want something to just grab & go or want to order via Caviar or GrubHub, although I feel like these sandwiches are probably best when they are fresh and hot, just out of the toaster oven. I'd definitely come back here again to try some of their other sandwiches or to grab a coffee. read more

Beanstalk Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Breakfast toast cups here are top notch! Some items on the menu are a little pricey, but you can expect to get something good! Mocha was pretty good too. I've also heard good things about the iced coffee--particularly the mint mojito--so I'll have to try that next time. read more

Beanstalk Cafe - Bfast toast cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here after a horrible inbound flight for a bite during the afternoon lull (most places were closed or closing). Owner was friendly and fastidious, overseeing the staff and making sure things were cracking depsite relatively slow service. It's a small place, so allow some time. Didn't try the coffee but I did feast on the Korean Spicy Chicken Sandwich (Sweet vinegar cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, mayo, and mildly spicy Korean sauce), which I got to go. A bit pricey at $11+, but it's SF. read more

The toast cup is cute but not easy to eat and the cragel sandwiches are pretty good but not worth the long wait... it's good to try. Value 3/5 Atmosphere 3/5 Service 3/5 Quality 3/5 12/20 read more