The server "Bee"/"Bi" this Monday (iirc) was incredibly rude and the drink I got was terrible, a…read morevery very bland and flavorless mocha that may as well been skim milk mixed with decaf and no chocolate. And if you want a cashier that acts like asking about a pastry or changing your mind about one pastry to ask for another (and having to add one pastry off a receipt and add another) is the equivalent of me asking them to wipe my ass for me, and reacts to most things with slamming their hand on the desk and rolling their eyes. At least the strawberry pastry I had was delightful, and the service was so bad that a week later i have to write this

Spacious spot for your work at home needs if you are able to get a spot!…read more I came to coffee shop on a Wednesday afternoon and was able to grab a seat at the communal table to do some work. They do offer WiFi is a great bonus and they have a restroom for customers. There is a couple of 2 person tables, a window side table for solo patrons, a communal table that can seat 6-8, and lots of outdoor seating. I would classify coffee shop as your neighborhood cafe that is great to get some work done and not necessarily a spot with unique drinks. They do have a good selection of pastries for you to try from (unfortunately I was too full prior to try!) I do appreciate that they did have samples for you to try out. Something cool I noticed is that they did have individual mini water pitchers with mini cups for you to take from their sugar/milk station. It's very thoughtful and I appreciate the attention to detail. Not a spot to drive to or add to the list as a must try but if you need a spot to lock in, this is a good choice if you're in the area :)

Kind staff, beautiful interior, and delicious Yemeni coffee. Would absolutely recommend coming for…read morean amazing coffee experience. The pot of Sana'ani was delightful and refreshing. The cardamom adds an element of spice to the otherwise bitter dark roast, and the flavors combine well.

I do love a Yemeni café. This one lacks some of the cushiness and charm of the other Yemeni cafés,…read morebut that's to be expected given its location - real estate is scarce. The drinks and such are still solid. One of my go-tos in this area of Soma. A good place to meet up for coffee or to have a destination to walk to during a one on one. I usually get the adeni chai and it usually comes scalding hot, so be careful. If I wanted to spend a long time working there, I would probably prefer to get a pot, but I'm not sure why someone would spend a long time of this area unless they worked at an office here.

Finally got to try Sohn! Came here on a Sunday afternoon. There was a line out the door for both…read moretakeout and dine-in but the line moved pretty fast. Seemed like a very smooth operation with staff on walkie talkies coordinating open seating. There's a spacious loft area with comfortable, seating (mix of mostly tables and some couches that are communal seating). Majority of people were hanging around on their laptops. Lots of lovely natural lighting inside. I got the breakfast sandwich (without cheese) and a decaf espresso banana oat milk latte. My sandwich came out first. The eggs were fluffy and bacon jam had a nice sweetness. It was delicious, a bit greasy and surprisingly messy to eat. The drink was delightful. Strong espresso taste and just a hint of banana. "Not too sweet." Just perfect. I would come back again to try more of their drinks!

My mom and I decided to go here after seeing how popular it was on social media, so we just had to…read morecheck it out. First of all, parking here is super difficult, so you might have to park a few blocks away unless you're lucky. Second of all, there's a line with around a 15 minute wait, so it does take a lot of patience if you're up for it. In my opinion, I think it is worth it though! Walking in, the cafe itself is actually really big. It has the lofty feel to it, and there's plenty of seating and study areas. We were seated on the second floor of the cafe, and the staff were super nice and friendly. Moreover, my mom and I decided to order the popcorn chicken, galbi melt, and the kimchi fried rice since we heard those were the popular ones. There can be a little wait for the food, but it was manageable. For starters, the galbi melt was so, so, so good! The bread itself is a sesame croissant with korean BBQ beef, and kimchi slaw. Everything went together so well, and it'll definitely make you full. Furthermore, the kimchi fried rice had so much flavoring, and the popcorn chicken was delicious too! Small note--if you're here to try the matcha, I'd say that it's alright. It's pretty good, but nothing that makes it stand out compared to the other matcha places in the Bay Area. I'd highly recommend trying this place out when you have the chance!

great customer service, drip coffee wasn't too shabby and the matcha was enjoyable. However they…read moreprepare their peach concentrate it was reallyyy yummy. the drinks themselves may not be the best you've ever had but honestly the cute book store with a children's play area made it a spot I'd love to come back to a beautiful little corner in the city (:

Ahhh, I don't even know where to begin, I love this place! It has everything I could want in one…read morespot: books, coffee and matcha, pastries, plants, cute little trinkets, and even a kids' corner for my boys. Not only does it have all of that, but the drinks aren't just pretty to look at, they're actually so good. I also love how community-oriented the space feels. It has such a warm, welcoming vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. I even signed up for their rewards program because I already know I'll be back. I didn't get a chance to explore the back of the store during my last visit, so that's at the top of my list next time. Such a fun place to spend a slow morning or afternoon!

Loved this spot. The minute you step into the cafe you can tell it's going to be good…read more The sesame latte on ice had real sesame and delicious sesame flavor. This cafe uses real ingredients and not powdered flavorings. The rusk was crunchy and sweet. The strawberry yuzu was fruity, cool, and refreshing. It's like nothing I've ever tried.

The place is called Stonemill Matcha so I should've got some matcha or latte, but I digress. I've…read moreheard this place has one of the best katsu sando around and as a lover of Katsu, I couldn't skip it. There's some good places in SF like Cafe Okawari. But Katsu is really becoming the new hype of the day for Japanese food, following the Sushi, Ramen, Japanese Curry, Katsu trend. So I came in with a critical view. I feel like Yoshoku in general may be next but I yet again digress. The box sandwich came in a cute little box. The inside was packed so I couldn't get a chance to fully appreciate the cafe, but the service was nice though the pay line may have moved slower than hoped. I'll say this. This is "the" best katsu sando in the bay. The katsu is crispy, but little on the softer side. But this hardness matches perfectly with the absolutely tender, soft, juicy pork wrapped inside. I'm looking at the menu again and it all makes sense. The pork has been in shio koji, making the meat ever so tender while adding the subtle but complicated marinated flavor. The cabbage is plenty, but not over packed to take away from the main Katsu flavor. What really perfects it for me, was not only the sweet and savory katsu sauce, but the mayo with dash of I think a karashi mustard. That slight tingle, the perfect kick gives a powerful awakening of flavor that really sets the it apart. This is art, an artisan. Culinary art is the refuge no raging rampant AI slop "art" can ever hope to touch. Until the day we get some cyborg implant to our brain into gustatory, olfactory functions. Even then, I don't think any tasteless tech bro are hopeless to create anything unique or beautiful.

cute indonesian cafe that seems to be consistently popular - recently renamed from kopiku. they…read moreserve mostly coffee in the form of flavored lattes, cold brew based drinks, and also classic espresso and coffee beverages. they also have matcha versions of their coffee drinks. they seem to focus on highlighting indonesian culture & coffee (as you'd expect), which sets them apart from other coffee in sf. the interior is decently sized with some seating and a bit of table space, although i wouldn't say it's an ideal spot to get work done. the workers were super friendly and efficient and we got our drinks pretty quickly! i tried the iced pandan latte but i asked for it with oat milk & half sweet. this really exceeded my expectations as the pandan flavor was super strong and mixed in well, the espresso was strong, and the ratio was pretty good. it was definitely on the sweet side, so taking it down to half sweet was absolutely necessary for me. also, i think it comes as a 20 or 22oz drink instead of 16, which is a bit more than the average iced latte. this could be a plus in terms of value or a minus if you don't want such a big drink (like me). overall, i really enjoyed the coffee and the ambiance at this place. you can't go wrong with the classic pandan latte, but be aware that it's on the sweet side and that the serving sizes can be larger. hopefully i'll be back to try their other drinks soon!

I need to visit again, but I really enjoyed my first visit!…read more This is an Indonesian Specialty Coffee shop and they have a variety of Kopi drinks to choose from and they also have pastries. The space is cozy and I love the overall vibe. I got the Pandan Kopi, which was delicious and refreshing, the flavors complimented each other! Overall, it's a great spot to try Indonesian coffee and pastries, so definitely check them out if you're interested.

Day Visited: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday Price Range:…read more$$ Parking: Street or metered parking Ordered: Mocha Dream Espresso Cloud, Velvet Hojicha Cloud, Nitro Mango Our favorite SF coffee shop to date! On the days we have gone, the line has varied from being out the door to a quick walk in and order - truly just depends. Regardless of the long line, these drinks are soooo good. Upon entering the coffee shop, you'll see a good amount of seating, but for the times we have gone, the majority of the seats are taken. It is definitely a variety of people socializing, working, reading books, or just hanging out. Parking is metered or street parking, and we haven't had any issue finding parking! It's also in an area where you can shop around (across the street) if you want to grab a bite as well. Our go to orders include the Mocha Dream Espresso Cloud and the Nitro Mango, but we have also gotten the Hojicha Cloud, which is amazing as well. We love the thickness and flavors of the cold foams - you cannot go wrong with any of the cloud drinks. As popular as this place has become, it truly is worth the trip! We will always make a trip whenever we are in the city!

This was a solid coffee stop and I definitely enjoyed my drink. However, I don't think it's the…read morebest coffee spot in the city, especially considering how long the line gets. We waited quite a while, and while the drinks were good, I'm not sure they completely justified the wait. If you can come during off-peak hours, I think you'll enjoy it much more. Overall, it's a good café with quality coffee and a nice vibe. Just be prepared for a line if you visit during busy times.

Feeling adventurous so ordered coffee from Delah for delivery. Process was quick and smooth…read more A lot of interesting latte flavors and specialties to choose from but ended up with iced Yemeni latte and rose latte as well as some milk cakes. Didn't realize the rose latte would come as a hot drink but it was still good. Opted for less sweet but was a little more sweet than expected compared to the Yemeni latte. Yemeni coffee was light and subtle with cinnamon. Milk cake was moist and not too sweet - texture reminds me of a les tres cake. Rose and saffron flavors were perfect and not too overpowering Turkish coffee is not bitter or too strong. Knowing this now, will try some of their other drinks when I'm looking for something light in the future!

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