The proprietor tastes and picks every bottle of wine, and every recommendation has been on poi t so far. Those in the know might grab a sandwich from Spanish Table at noon, or an afternoon cheese slice across the street at Village Pizzeria to enjoy with one of their 15-20 wines by the glass. Me? I opt for a bottle with friends. Even with the $10 corkage it's a bargain of a wine bar. read more

Breck's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Service was friendly and coffee was good but we waited an hour and never got our food.

This is a wine bar -- what wine bar charges $9 corkage if you buy one of their bottles. Bad taste left. Will never return.

Breck's is a small, but quaint neighborhood spot. It took over what used to be a bodega, and got a huge face lift . I got the chance to drop by soft opening weekend - Verve coffee for the win!! The owner was friendly and quickly greeted us. We (my roomie and I) walked in with the intention of grabbing our coffee for takeaway since we wanted to shop on Clement, but upon entering Breck's we quickly changed our minds. We wanted to soak in the morning (and the sun, since it is brightly and cheery inside) and enjoy the space. Breck's has a few outdoor seats (take advantage of it if you can!!) and 3 small marble tables inside. The space itself is clean, brightly lit, and with big windows. The three tables inside are marble countertop - looooove it. We sat and enjoyed our coffees and my roomie did some work on his iPad. I noticed another review complaining about the noise - not quite sure I understand that since Breck's is located on the tail end of the Clement/Arguello corridor away from all the restaurants and bars. It can be a bit noisier than usual on Sundays when the Clement Farmers Market is going on (which happened to be the day I checked out Breck's) but it is not a loud intersection by any means. It is the inner Richmond for crying out loud! This isn't the Mission, Union Square, or SoMa! And the very same review claims the owner is racist?? Something about being not assholes only to non-white people?? Last time I checked I was pretty sure I was Asian and the owner was SO NICE. How on Earth!??! I don't take these sort of allegations against small business owners very lightly, so I don't really understand why Yelp refuses to remove that review. So anyway... upon my second visit, the owner was not there but I think the manager? and they had new staff. The barista was awesome! I just did a quick pop in to grab coffee to go. She and I had a little exchange about the food industry. They were insistent on giving me a sleeve for my coffee cup, but I worked in the food hospitality for so long that I practically don't have fingerprints anymore. I joked about it and she understood. However, I truly appreciated the fact that they were looking out for me though - a very tender touch. I am also secretly soooo happy that Breck's is right next door to Arsicault. I love Arsicault, but their coffee is trash (and they only have drip). Breck's to the rescue!!! Definitely coming back for wine. I also love that they have wines for sale as well and they brew Verve coffee! I'll be back for wine and welcome to the Inner Richmond! read more

I walked in and bought a bottle of wine to drink outside at the tables. I was wearing a Kobe hoody and the dude ringing me up goes "You know Kobe is dead right?" I have drank here two times and its a great spot. I would totally recommend it, but for that comment, 1 star. read more

A wonderful new addition to the neighborhood, especially with the location next to Arsicault - to pair with their pastries. Which is exactly what I did: I went to Arsicault and got an almond pastry but wanted coffee, but the coffee at Arsicault is drip, so I walked over to Breck's and ordered an oat milk latte. Perfection. The restaurant looks like a wine bar, and it is adorable. Very small. Maybe 3-4 tables inside on the right and a handful of tables outside, with a wine area and a coffee machine. I'm not sure about snacks or food, but I would definitely come back for a date night or fun evening with friends. read more

Breck's - Oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

New to the neighborhood and glad to have this coner spot nearby for Verve Coffee, Russian River Beer, a couple beers in tap, cubano sandwiches, whiskey selection, what else can you ask for? read more

Breck's - Found my neighborhood spot for an afternoon beer. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The staff at Breck's is very unwelcoming and unknowledgeable. I was turned down last time I went for a glass a wine because they said there was no more room, when just 5 minutes before they added another table for a group of girls that were in front of me in line..? Is pretty girl treatment a thing? Do yourself a favor and just head to Blue Danube instead. Friendly, original to SF, mom & pop, and plenty of seating :) also cold brew at Blue Danube is NOT $5, sheesh. read more

I've been living in this neighborhood for awhile and watched this shop go from a small liquor store to the coffee shop it is today. While it's definitely an upgrade and looks cute, what bothers me about this establishment is the owner. I've never felt welcomed by him. Ive seen him outside sometimes, say good morning, and he just stares blankly at me and then scurries away. Well one day, I go inside to get some coffee (during their soft opening so menu was limited and also experimenting). When I walk up to the counter, no "hi what can I get for you?" - just another blank stare until I say something. It already felt like something was off, or as if he didn't want me there. I ask for a cold brew, he says ok. Then I ask if he happens to have condensed milk and he says "no..is that for a drink?" And I say yea, it's kind of like a Vietnamese iced coffee and he scoffs and says "Why would I have that here when you can get that anywhere on clement st?" I honestly didn't know what to say after that. And I think he tried to save himself by sarcastically saying "I'll take that into consideration for future items" When he finished pouring my cold brew, he put it on the counter and didn't say anything else. Maybe it was rude of me to ask for another form of milk but I thought it was also rude to say that back to me and provide that kind of service (or lack of service) to your customers. I've never gone back inside and after reading some of these reviews, maybe he does prefer certain clientele. read more

Think this place could be amazing and the perfect neighborhood place but feels like they're not living up to their potential. Frustrating that their hours aren't listed in a consistently listed place and got a bottle of wine that should've been great but wasn't because we think the storing process made it bad. Hoping Breck's can realize its potential and be the great place we know it can be! read more

Great breakfast. Easy and quick. Yummy. Don't drink coffee but lots of options. Recommend.

We love getting a drink at Breck's in the evening. It's the best! Love sitting outside on nice nights and especially love the spritz!

Great wine at a reasonable price. Space is beautiful and squeaky clean. Friendly staff.

Quiche is delicious and coffee is solid. The staff is all very friendly and it makes for a cozy cafe environment

Excellent local coffee shop slash wine bar with kind staff and beautiful selections. It's fun to peruse all the unique local wines, and to have the option to buy various Verve coffee/espresso beans. My go-to cafe after the Sunday Clement St farmers market. read more

I got a delicious Chai Tea Latte that paired perfectly with my Arsicault croissant. It was rich and spiced perfectly, not too sweet and not watery at all. read more

Breck's - Chai Tea Latte, 10/4/20 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Been living in this neighborhood for over a year now. Watched Breck's evolve from a little convenience store to the quaint little spot it is now. The coffee isn't bad, at all, they have great local rotating beers on tap. Prices are fair, and if you're looking for a glass of wine and a chill location to chat or do a little work, Breck's is great! The outdoor seating is cozy and also next to a fantastic bakery. One of the biggest downsides of this place is the owner. I was browsing reviews and wasn't surprised to see a mention of racism. I wouldn't point directly at racism but I have to admit there is something strange about how the owner interacts with people. My partner is white and when she goes into get coffee she's always greeted, and I've specifically asked her whether the owner talks to her, and she says he does. Bare in mind I am a please & thank you kind of guy, and always tip for coffee and my beer. One time we even went into Breck's for coffee and he greeted her but didn't even look at me. She noticed it too. Another time I went in for coffee and he didn't bother to lift his head up to speak to me, then sheepishly put my beverage on the counter and slid away. I see this guy on the street at least 4 times a week and he ALWAYS avoids eye contact, turns around, shuffles in a new direction. It's just gotten to the point my partner and I both think there's something weird going on. As a former cocktail lounge and coffee shop GM (in SF), I'm a little irked to see an entrepreneur withholding from an opportunity to create loyal clientele. Either way the owner only seems to be hospitable to certain clientele. Is it racism? I'm not going to say that, I just notice he's particularly warm to my white friends, but I'm never worthy of eye contact or a conversation. I wouldn't dissuade anyone from visiting Breck's but if you're brown it might be a different experience from other reviews you're reading. read more

I really want to support my local stores. I have tried this place few times but my most recent stop was quite disappointing experience. First of all, these staffs they hired look young and lots of energy? But they don't seem to be friendly or warm but sassy and lazy? The owner needs to train these people again since the store floor and counter tops are so dirty and dusty. Their outdoor table area has bunch of cigarettes and trash flying all over between the tables and I noticed nobody wipes out any tables. I have so many other options in the city to shop my wine and coffee. Each individual owner is responsible to clean up their front street and their service area and specifically we are still in the middle of Covid? read more

We stopped here to have a beer and wine. Happy we did. Ambiance is nice and selection is ok. Great place to stop in for a quick drink.

Stopped by for coffee. It was okay. Service was quick though we ordered potentially the simplest things ever. Coffee flavor was medium despite that they use my favorite beans from verve. Tasted just a bit bitter. Milk technique was very mediocre and they kind of scorched my milk and the oat milk of another one of the orders. No latte art. read more

Amazing coffee and food. Love that they also sell a bunch of wine and spirits. Everything looks hand picked and unique. Great location.

Extremely rude / disrespectful staff yesterday, and no straws or strawless lids available at 11am... Disappointing as they are typically a nice shop to get rather good coffee from right after grabbing a few pastries from Arsicault. read more

I have only came in on a week day. Which is usually great. Yeah the service is horrible. I live one block away. Thinking I'd save myself some time. I usually buy from the Richfield or Peet's in laurel village. However never come on a weekend day. It's horrible. The Mexican lady who took my order had no customer service etiquette. On top of that I waited 20 minutes to get a latte which is insane. Why only have one barista working. While I was waiting countless people walked up wondering where their order was.... crazy why people hype this place up. I gave them three chances. Guess I'll go back to my usuals. The white large male, I'm guessing who is the owner. Can't make a latte for the life of him! read more

Latte was just OK cookie was just OK service was just OK I had a gift certificate it wouldn't work in the machine and the girl just said sorry it doesn't work and made me pay no customer service at all I couldn't look up my gift card to see what was wrong or anything don't give them out if you can't help people when they don't work. The only reason I went in there was it use my gift card I've been waiting to use. Not only did I have to pay for it but it wasn't very good. And I still have a $25 gift card I can't use..... thanks but no thanks what happened to cafés in the city boy do I miss the 90s for coffee! read more

Great new spot for a nice glass of wine. Love the setting, the outdoor tables feel like a Parisian cafe. The selection of wines and beers on tap make for a perfect start to a nice evening on Clement, my favorite SF street. In recent years Clement street has become such a foodie street. Breck's adds to the fun ambiance. I also like the affordability of this great neighborhood spot. Our cheese course was a perfect accompaniment to our wines. Great spot to meet up with friends. read more

This place is incredible!! Went last night with the lady friend and safe to say we'll definitely be back. We started off with some Red on tap, think it was a Cuvve Le Bec? Great price at 9 a glass! Then the owner gave us a couple Sav Blancs to try! Talk about a chill guy. He even sat down with us past the closing time to hang and talked about the history of the place. He's a New Yorker so I can see where Nadia got offended but he was the nicest guy and I'm actually Persian so don't get the whole non-white thing? Also, I think they're one of a few places in the city who serve Verve Coffee! All in all, great place and looking forward to having some Savvy B's on their patio when the sun is shining! read more

Serves good wine and Linea (from Mission district) coffee. Gets a bit crowded in the afternoon but good seating space where you can either finish last few pages of that book or enjoy a wine glass with friends. This cafe is situated at the junction of 2 nice neighborhoods - Richmond and inner Sunset. Parking spots are quite easy to find. read more

Incredibly charming corner cafe. Fun food, amazing wines, great coffee. AND.... A clean bathroom. There are cheaper places to hang out but this place has way more personality than most chain coffee stores. read more

My go to neighborhood coffee shop! They have a good selection of coffee drinks and it's a great place to work from during the week. I also like coming here for a glass of wine - they have a great well-priced selection. I have yet to try the food, but I'm sure it's great! read more

Beck's is a seriously impressive hole-in-the-wall. Incredible selection of wine and spirits, incredible value for by-the-glass wine and food. Service is amazing, shout out John and Orlando for the outstanding hospitality. New favorite place in SF! read more

I love this place... it's perfect for a glass of wine or two to catch up with a friend after work. Excellent selection of by-the-glass pours or bottles. And come on, ice cream by the pint in the fridge... what could possibly be any better? Just what this neighborhood needed. Serious. read more

Breck's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is awesome. Fun, friendly staff. Awesome selection of stuff. Great espresso. Grab a pastry next door and you're all set :) read more

Breck's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fast walk in, walk out friendly service for some delicious drip coffees!! It was very convenient while I waited for my Eats takeout order!

Amazing spot for a warm morning coffee or a crisp evening nightcap- all served with kind eyes (masks required) and pleasant convo from the staff. Take the drink to go for a convenient stroll through the Sunday morning farmers market or to explore Clement street's eclectic local stores / shops. Breck's has it all and more! A must-go for any local and visitor. read more

I used to pass by Breck's everyday when I was addicted to Arsicault croissants, but it was much more convenient to get coffee at the same place, so I never went in. A heavyset gentleman with glasses and the same polo shirt would always be at the counter or near the door, visually patrolling the neighbors walking by. I don't know if he was attempting to attract customers, or keep them out. I only mention this because although the space looked interesting inside, I never got an inviting feeling with Will's physical presence/vibe. Unfortunately, one day, I arrived at my beloved Arsicault a bit too late, and they had sold out and closed early. As I slumped back to my car, my desire for caffeine made me go into Breck's for coffee. They used Verve brand after all and how badly can you eff up coffee? Boy was I about to find out! Upon entering, I was still bummed that I wasn't going to get my croissant fix, that I didn't notice Will's usual demeanor. I ordered a cappuccino and attempted to make some small talk by mentioning how bummed I was that Arsicault was closed. Will gave no response while charging my card and when I looked up to take back my card, he had the same stern blank stare coming from behind his glasses. "Okay..." forgot where I was... As he was making my coffee, I wandered around looking at the different types of beans they had on display. I could feel Will's eyes following my every move. Not one to shirk away from "confrontation," I turned around and watched my coffee being made. Will never broke eye contact and I guess I lost our impromptu staring contest when I looked down at what he made me. My cappuccino had a splattered white blob in the middle and everything dripped out of the mug. I raised my eyebrow and looked up at Will, communicating to him that I thought this was a joke. That's when I noticed he never looked away. Impressive. "I ordered this to go." His blank expression finally broke when he gave me an annoyed look, grabbed the mug and poured the contents roughly into a to go cup. Every fiber of my being screamed for me to just leave the cup there and walk out. But gosh diddly darn it, I paid $5 for that! By the time I walked out and looked back in, Will was already chatting up some Laurel Village/Lake Street lady in leggings and pony tail at their wine display. "Did that just happen?" I wondered. One look down at my cappuccino affirmed it. The first and only taste reaffirmed it. Blech. Luke warm and tasteless at best. What a waste of good beans. When I got home, I wanted to post about my bizarre experience and then I started to read the rest of the reviews. If you'll notice, most bad reviews of Will's bad attitude we're posted by people of color. Will will respond to bad reviews when the poster is white, inviting them back in and even going so far as to apologize. But he all but ignores the other negative reviews. So, dare I use the term racism? But I'm old school. If it barks like a dog and walks like a dog, what am I supposed to call it? A non cat? If nothing else Will. You made me look at the man in the mirror that day. I guess I could pass as non white. read more

I love what the owner has done with the place and I've had only good experiences. When they received a small stock of midwinter night's dram, the owner let me know since I had asked awhile ago if they would be carrying it. It is delicious!! The owner was sweet to remember! I also love their selection of wine and cute ambiance. They also make yummy breakfast paninis. Other reviews have made comments of racism but I've never felt uncomfortable or unwelcome (I'm Asian). I will definitely keep coming back for the occasional panini, great selection of wines, and great ambiance! read more

Cute little neighborhood coffee shop/wine bar/small grocer (??) right next to Arsicault's. They have a nice selection of wines and brew Verve coffee. They've been open for less than a week at time of writing this review and are still figuring kinks out (e.g. line control, offering water, order system) but the service was super friendly and prices are on par for SF! They have several tables indoors for seating, as well as options outside right on the corner. I ordered an iced Americano - cost me ~$4 with tip and came out super quickly! Will definitely be back for coffee next time I'm in the area. read more

Decent coffee, amazing wine and spirit collection, great place to grab a beer or glass of wine and sit outside. Food isn't great, but the generously don't mind if you grab a coffee from them and a croissant from next door and sit outside. Also in a great neighborhood! read more

20 minute wait for avocado toast. I ask about and they say it will be two minutes. 5 minutes later...nothing...

I had to finally stop coming to this establishment. While the food and coffee quality kept me coming back as my Sunday morning/farmers market treat, the staff has become intolerable. Multiple instances with the various staff members have involved them being rude not only to me but other customers that I observed as well. They speak very rudely and condescendingly. If you can stomach their nasty attitudes, they do serve a delicious breakfast croissant and have lovely espresso. I'd just prefer my coffee without a side of snark. read more