What a great find. The Turkish coffee was exceptional and the sweets offerings were amazing. Fast…read moreservice too.

I want to love this place so much! It's so cute inside, love the window seat with the Turkish…read moredesigns, and I really appreciate the hours. Also I love love love the Turkish representation, it's beautiful to see. However I got a classic Turkish tea and a single piece of baklava for ~$9. I thought that was a bit overpriced, especially for a very small piece of baklava being around $4. I'm curious to try their Turkish coffee and will be back

Stopped in for coffee & a lox bagel. Two coffees & a lox bagel came out to almost $30. Service was…read moregreat, the employee that helped us was super friendly. The coffee was solid (iced vanilla lavender latte & iced vanilla pistachio latte though the lavender in the vanilla latte was very light). The bagel did not come toasted (not sure if this is something you have to ask for or if it's even an option) but would've for sure tasted better toasted. Very small shop with cute green cushions...can seat maybe 8-10 ppl inside. Conveniently located across a hotel so if you're staying there, this is a nice spot.

"She was born in spring But I was born too late…read moreBlame it on a simple twist of fate" (Bob Dylan) Well, it kind of looks like a convenience store from the outside. And it kind of looks like a convenience store from the inside. But if you look deeper into the interior, you'll see an ordering counter and a kitchen. That's because the Twisted Café REALLY is a café. It's open every single day from 7AM - 10PM serving breakfast bagel and croissant sandwiches, breakfast toasts, bowls, pastries, smoothies, specialty sandwiches, teas and coffees. There are racks of potato chips and the like, refrigerated cases with soda, juices, beer, energy drinks, and a few grocery items. There are a few tables and chairs inside and a few outside in the courtyard next to the Infinity hotel. We were two of a dozen relatives staying at Infinity, all in town for a wedding. Our group made quite a few trips into the Twisted Café for snacks , drinks, breakfast, sandwiches, etc. The day of the wedding, we didn't want a big lunch, so my wife and I split a Veggie Delight Sandwich ($14) with Hummus, avocado, provolone cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, everything bagel seeds, tomatoes, and arugula on toasted ciabatta bread. It was really loaded up thick with all of those goodies and was an excellent value for the price, quantity and quality. A bag of chips was $1.99 and a Cappuccino was $5. Pretty reasonable pricing as well. The service was excellent, from the cheerful gent at the morning counter to the smiling young lady at the afternoon counter. There is a big screen TV on their exterior wall facing the courtyard, and we saw a group of soccer fans watching the World Cup! That seemed very appropriate given the "community vibes" we felt at the Twisted Café.

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

Walked in on a Sunday afternoon. There are seats outside and small one person tables inside. The…read moreplace was pretty full, but we found seating outside. I brought my dog. I ordered the breakfast bowl, and it was really delicious. A ton of veggies, and quinoa on the bottom. The eggs were perfectly poached. It was pretty sour from the picked carrots and lemon. The total came to around $18.

Come on we live in a coffee addicted society and this place only offers a small latte? What are we…read moredoing here? They have large cups. I saw them they exist But apparently a latte is not allowed to live in one. Huh?! The coffee was good but the service off too cool to notice customers :/

I was in the area and needed a little pick-me-up, so I started searching for a good coffee shop…read more After checking out a few options, this one stood out because of the great reviews and it absolutely lived up to the hype. As soon as I walked in, the staff greeted me right away. Everyone was so warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. It's rare to walk into a place where the whole team is smiling, so I really appreciated that energy. I ordered the espresso citron tonic, and it came out in about 5-8 minutes. I'm a big espresso tonic fan, so my expectations were high and this one did not disappoint. It had a bright citrus flavor, was perfectly balanced, and wasn't overly sweet. I'd definitely come back again. Great service, great vibe, and great coffee!

I got an espresso…read more The house blend is a med-dark roast. It was creamy and full bodied with a nice layer of crema. I tasted notes of dark chocolate bitterness, mild acidity, and nutty undertones. Very well executed. 4/5. More flavor clarity would have made it perfect.

Amazing local coffee shop with quick and friendly service. Huge variety of options for both…read morepastries and drinks

This is one of my must-visit places for coffee and pastries when in SF. It's just perfect and the…read morestaff is so friendly.

My husband and I stopped by Equator because it was a friend's recommendation and we were both super…read moreimpressed!! I ordered an iced matcha latte and my husband ordered a cold brew. I've tried a lot of matcha lattes and I'd say that this one is up there in the ones I've had--I really enjoyed how it wasn't overly sweet and that you can really taste the matcha in it. My husband said he liked how smooth his cold brew was and that you can taste the notes of the coffee. The store itself is pretty small and has very limited seating. It is located right off the water though so it's the perfect spot to pick up some caffeine to take on a stroll. There was a bit of a line when we went, but it moved pretty quickly. Service was average. Overall, I'd highly recommend Equator and would definitely come back if I'm in the area.

Years ago, I would've scoffed at someone who ordered from Equator as it lowkey gave off Starbucks /…read morePhilz vibes, but suffice to say, to this date, they have definitely elevated their menu. We ordered: Iced Caramelized Banana Latte Habibi Latte It is kind of hectic ordering as the cafe and entrance can get congested easily because of the small space. It seems far more efficient to order drinks online / via the Equator site, however this part of the area in particular gets popular with the Fort Mason Farmers Market during the weekend. Our drinks were both quite unique, and I can't wait to come back to try the rest of their specialty menu!

Cozy, upscale cafe located in the vibrant Russian Hill neighborhood…read more I went on a Monday afternoon and there was a great crowd there. Lively customers and staff, good vibes! There was a lot of natural light in the coffee shop, definitely a visually-appealing, 'aesthetic' place. I got an iced red tea and it was delicious. The tea was botanical, smooth and fragrant. Amazing experience! Excited to come back and try the coffee and pastries, which looked super fresh.

First time here for coffee! It's quite a popular shop and you see many sitting inside or waiting in…read moreline. Luckily we didn't have to wait a long line. It seems like there's also an upstairs but did not get the chance to check it out. I got an iced latte with their almond macadamia milk, and they're also so nice to do complimentary cold brew! So we got an extra drink for free. Trying the iced latte, it was pretty disappointing lol. I thought it would be similar to like a Hawaiian style latte with macadamia milk, but it was a lot lighter than I thought. It was definitely very nutty, but it also just tasted like water down latte. Honestly not much going on with the drink, but it does taste lighter in general. Crazy have to pay $1.50 more to add on this milk. Overall, its alright. I do like the natural lighting coming into the shop, but nothing too special.

Phenomenal boba. The owners are so attentive and caring in every drink. You can tell they care…read moreabout their customers and the quality of every drink that comes out. Look forward to visiting again!!

A pretty standard boba place. I don't think I'd go out of my way to visit but we happened to be in…read morethe area so we grabbed a few drinks to go. You have to order from a tablet and unfortuntely the menu was a bit incomplete. We had to ask the worker to make some substitutions "outside the system". The oatmilk advertised in a flyer that was displayed in-store was not available for order in their POS system. This is one of those places you grab and go. Our drinks were ready in about 5 minutes.

"Visions of your chestnut mare Shoot through my head and are…read moremakin' me see stars" (Bob Dylan) You won't spot Chestnut Street Coffee Roastery's best surprise until you wander all the way to the back. Walk past the refrigerated cases, past the ordering counter, past the grab and go pastries and sandwiches, past the menu boards, and you'll see it. Welcome to Coffee Heaven in the form of a gigantic coffee roaster, 25 varieties of coffee beans in vintage coffee dispensers, bags of coffee beans everywhere, and murals of classical Renaissance-inspired figures guarding the coffee. A group of us walked over from our hotel for breakfast. I had a toasted Everything bagel with cream cheese (plain is the sole choice) and jelly and of course a cup of their coffee. Everything was reasonably priced and I enjoyed my humble breakfast as much as I enjoyed the vibes and décor of this pretty sweet place.

Just got a bad cup... Ordered a chai latte after hearing that it was strong and spicy. Mine was…read moreeverything but that sadly. It just tasted like milk with a hint of chai. Inside is massive with plenty of seating. Line moves fast and drinks too, even though it was packed. Overall a bit disappointed, but I'm sure I just got a bad cup. Will definitely be back to give it another try and will be adding the coffee cake and raspberry bar to the order!