"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.

While walking through the neighborhood, I decided to try a new coffee shop for a change. Twisted…read moreSt. Cafe was nearby, so I decided to check it out. The cafe is small and next to a hotel. Despite its size, it offers comfortable seating inside and out. Sitting inside, which is what I opted for, I could see the busy foot and car traffic pass by on Lombard Street. They offer a variety of breakfast options, and their Avocado Toast looked inviting, but I stayed with a cup of drip coffee. There was only one person behind the counter, and she welcomed me as soon as I walked in and took my order. The coffee was strong and flavorful, not too watery. I took my time sipping it while looking around the cafe from my seat. If I visit again, I would love to try their Avocado Toast and another hot cup of coffee here.

This is a popular spot for delicious Indonesian coffee! There's some seating in cafe, but a bit…read moresmall to hang out when there are large crowds. 3/5 Pandan Matcha, Iced I found this drink creamy and smooth. It had a very subtle matcha flavor, but I couldn't taste the grassiness. The sea green color was aesthetically pleasing when combined with the grassy matcha hue. As a drink, it is refreshing, but as a matcha latte, I felt there was too much milk, which drowns out the matcha flavor. 6/5 Kopi Klepon, Iced This was too delicious, I kept stealing sips from my partner (instead of drinking my own drink) and would order this one again. There was some coconutty sweetness, which added delicious complexity, and slight bitterness that pairs well with the sweet. In terms of flavor, this coffee drink rivals Vietnamese coffee. 4/5 Pandan Bolu This sponge cake-like pastry was springy and bouncy, with a medium green hue. Sadly, there was barely any detectable pandan flavor, but at least it was moist with a good texture. I'd come back if in the area and craving a strong, tasty coffee.

Delighted to have found this spot! There are a few flavors I can never resist, and kopi and pandan…read moreare two of them. So, Kopi Pandan? Yes, please! ​We visited on a Saturday after lunch. It was busy, but the line moved quickly and we were able to order after a short wait. Our desserts arrived right away, and our drinks followed about 10 minutes later. ​The service was remarkably friendly and warm. When I originally requested oat milk for my latte, the staff kindly mentioned that they use lactose-free milk by default. To help me decide, she even offered small samples of both the lactose-free pandan milk and the oat pandan milk to compare. That extra touch of hospitality was so appreciated! ​We ordered a few Kopi Pandans (with the default lactose-free milk) alongside a couple of their pandan desserts. The Kopi Pandan was brilliantly balanced--it had just the right amount of fragrant pandan without being overpowering or tasting grassy. Having tried my fair share of pandan drinks that missed the mark, I know how hard it is to get that flavor profile just right. ​Of the two desserts we tried, the Pandan Layered Cake slice was the standout. Kopi Kita Coffee also offers a few savory Indonesian snacks (like lemper and arem-arem), which I definitely look forward to trying on our next visit!

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 :/

Friendly, and amazing tasting coffee! Best spot to get coffee in the area. Don't waste your time…read moreat any other spots! This place is the best!

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!

This place was fantastic ! The service was super kind and quick and my drink was yummy. There was…read morequite a line of say but they make the drink sooo quickly so it's amazing. That place is small but super cute and their drinks were very flavourful. I got a regular iced matcha and it was good, i think they do a more authentic cappuccino and it was sweet but also good. My friend tried the Nutella latte and wow it was sweet and tased like Nutella, so amazing. I would definitely recommend and when i'm back in sf i would definitely return !

What can I say? Location matters when it comes to coffee. I can't think of a more pedestrian…read moreunfriendly intersection in the city than Lombard and Van Ness. After all, there isn't a freeway that connects the bridges, so all the vehicular traffic courses through this congested main artery like a coronary you just know is bound to happen. That's what makes it less than desirable to be a pedestrian on this block. However, this compact coffee spot does an exemplary job in mitigating the traffic noise and safety distractions by serving solid caffeine options. I survived the crosswalk and had a satisfying $5.50 Cold Brew (Photo 7) next to the window. That's all I can ask. COFFEE - 4 stars...the coffee is fine here AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...the space is pleasant, getting here is another story SERVICE - 4 stars..,efficient, not too interactive TOTAL - 4 stars...look both ways before you cross RELATED - Exploring the Marina? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/Ku8SgfZAEh

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!

All around pleasant experience in terms of both the service and coffee. I had the flight and…read morethought it was overall good. They explained that the flight includes an espresso shot, espresso shot with milk, hot coffee, and iced coffee. I hadn't had a straight espresso shot before, so this wasn't for me personally just because it was so overpowering. I enjoyed the other three though. Like the majority of SF, parking is difficult to locate. I was dropped off nearby the location. There is indoor and outdoor seating; I was able to grab an empty spot late in the morning on a weekend, but I don't think seating is always readily available. It's not a huge space.

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.

Such flavorful teas! I love how the syrup does jot over power the tea flavor but compliments it…read moreinstead.

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.