Coffee can be easily F'ed up (coffee snob speaking), but this cafe knows how to get the job done. This neighborhood cafe is tucked in the nooks & crannies of the Mission. I was walking on my way to the bus at 6:30 AM & filtered through the cafes that are "Open Now" on Yelp. This spot is great quick stop spot for espresso for your early birds like myself. Pluses: -Coffee isn't overpriced. Double espresso $2.30. I'll take it! -Quick Service -Sweet owner -Breakfast & Lunch options read more

Able to bring bike in. Check Able to use cards. Check Unique spicy blend of chai. Check Healthy impulse buys. Check Double take on how low the price was. Check Outdoor setting. Check Diverse, interesting crowd. Check Oh yea and friendly service. Check read more

This cafe rocks ... from the super cool owners and employees, to the open space and public parklet out front, to the deliciously made coffee, and sandwiches ... my favorite is the ultimate veggie ... SO YUMMY!!! They also make great breakfast sandwiches and salads for lunch ... check it out!!! Also, they're constantly changing up the cool artwork in there ... it's a hot spot for community activity too ... read more

Know what's my biggest pet peeve? When establishments don't have "cash only" signs, resulting into me handing over my credit card after making my order and the cashier going, "Sorry, we take only cash. There's an ATM around the corner/over there/one block away/etc. so you have to go and pay a $2.00 fee instead of being properly notified ahead of time and passing up on us for another place that takes cards." Situations like this make me suspect that some establishments have a deal with ATM companies where they force their customers to use a nearby ATM and to pay a withdrawal fee in order to cough up cash for their order. So, yes. That's precisely what happened when I came here. Although I was considerably annoyed, my bagel, which was reasonably priced, and carrot cake were delicious. The two women behind the counter were really nice, too. I'd recommend this place, but you have to remember to BRING CASH. Don't let the evil ATM company win! read more

I feel really lucky to live near this place. The lowdown: 1. The bagel sandwiches are outstanding. I get an egg and cheese there pretty regularly and if God made bagel sandwiches, I'm pretty sure this is what they'd taste like. Soft, yet firm. A hint of salt, just the right meltiness of cheese. Wow, I want a bagel sandwich right now. (Beware, though, that they will run out of bagels by midday - particularly on weekends- so don't wait too long.) 2. My soy latte is always smooth and a pleasure to drink. 3. The bananas are perfect. Does it make sense to compliment a cafe on their fruit selection? It's weird. I've never seen such consistently perfect banana offerings. Every time I go in, the bananas are perfectly ripe and yellow and pretty and big (there's a joke in there somewhere which I refuse to make). 4. Staff is always friendly and majority vaguely European. Sometimes they play the Amelie soundtrack and I feel all french to be in there. Minor things to note: 1. They often keep the door open, even if it's cold. If you're sensitive to temperature and plan to work there, you might want to bring a coat. 2. The splenda is hidden in a cup at the counter. They'll give it to you if you ask for it. Not sure why there is splenda rationing/isolation from the other artificial sweeteners (which are in the bucket by the door), but thought it might be worth mentioning. read more

Breakfast whites. Cookie rumors. Egg white panini was made exactly to order. One of the few times I could have used less egg and more veggies. Six bucks was fair. Coffee was good but unfortunately served in a hot hot hot glass. Could have used a mug. Both enjoyed using the free Internet. Chocolate cookies available on select days if you are lucky. Not going to share when those days are. Sorry yelpers! (not really) read more

No frills coffee joint, that is also very kid friendly (i.e. toys littered about to keep the kiddies distracted while their moms chit chat and catch up). I can't help but like a place that serves their White Chocolate Mochas in a pint glass with a cardboard coffee cup grip around it. And a damned tasty white mocha at that. I don't know why, but it just makes me smile. read more

There's nothing amazing enough about Cafe Seventy8 to be worth five stars, but they have a very friendly atmosphere good for reading or working on your laptop, make very good coffee, and solid sandwiches. Sandwiches are all around $7, which is slightly pricey for what you get, but inline for a high end hipster cafe -- my favorite is the hot sandwich "Blue Turkey" -- turkey w/blue cheese, walnuts, spinach, tomato, and red pepper mayo. Mochas are also a highlight, and they get their pastries from various local bakeries. read more

The bagels with their jalapeño cream cheese is the best comforting Saturday morning treat! The staff here is very family oriented and friendly. Definitely happy I get to live super close to here to get my morning fix. read more

I want to like this place so so bad. The women who work there are really great. They host neighborhood events, know almost everyone, and make small talk. Great sandwiches and decent selection of sweets... but it's a cafe and their coffee is mediocre at best. Please please please change your roaster. I want to want you but right now all I do is settle for you when I'm too lazy to venture out any farther... read more

My go to coffee. Perfect location for me, great interior, sunny, chill, good music, great simple food. Their Americanos can taste a little watered down sometimes, but I haven't had that problem recently. I've had something like 90782340897234789023 coffees here. read more

I have really only been here a few times, mainly en route to the post office. The servers here are always friendly. I like the vegan egg salad but I have to get it very salt-and-peppery. They have lots of nice teas and sweet treats. There is a little parklet outside now, which is great if your dog is like mine and loves to sunbathe more than George Hamilton. Also, I saw an actor from "The Wire" here once. read more

Cafe 78 is an absolute gem. I've been enjoying this place for years and it never disappoints. Friendly people, creative vibe and the Blue Turkey panini sandwich has changed my life. ps I'm not a frequent Yelper but this place more than deserves a shout out. Enjoy! read more

Cafe Seventy8, I don't know what I would do without you. We eat here about 4 times a week, sometimes more. Their sandwiches are the best in the neighborhood, hands down. It's quite unexpected to have such a delicious selection of fresh food in such a small, hidden gem of a coffee shop- just give it a try, you'll love it! The heavenly veggie and the Katie's Vegan Eggs (with extra mustard) are honestly some of the best vegetarian sandwiches I have had in the city. I also love that they carry House Kombucha, Ginger Beer and Root Beer- 3 of my favorite beverages. The ladies are always super friendly and fast with zero attitude. I feel at home when I'm here. I would give them 5 stars but their coffee is just ok (and I'm a coffee snob doncha know). If they started brewing Blue Bottle or Ritual I would easily dub this the greatest coffee shop in the city. I'm headed there now... read more

I really love this place. Why? Because they really know what you want here. You come and say, I don't know what I want to eat, they ask you immediately what you're having for dinner (god help you if you don't know the answer to that question I suppose) and then tell you what you should have for lunch. So far, they haven't been wrong a single time. They make great coffee, have good sweets, amazing home made dressing for salads (which are quite LARGE for the $$) and their sandwiches are good to boot as well. Oh, and that minor thing of being nice to your customers too. It's also nice that they have free WiFi available as well. Though I suppose a lot of places are offering that as well. read more

This is my neighborhood cafe by my house. The panini sandwiches here are wonderful - there are times when I try to rush home after work to try to get in a sandwich order before they close at 7 pm. The new owners, Annette and crew, are very friendly and are doing a great job of making this the local hangout spot where you can say hi to neighbors. The space is airy with giant windows that they open on warm days. They also have a collection of seats outside when you want to get some sun. But if you sit outside, take your trash back inside please:) read more

What more can you ask for? This place has several bike racks out front, wifi, great chai latte, it's on a cute corner in a cute neighborhood and the folks here are super nice n' friendly. To top it off I got the comfy chair in the far corner where I'm writing this review. So glad I picked this place! read more

Cafe Seventy8 - My view from the cafe. Cute garden. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm not much of a coffee person, but I do know my sammy's...and these are some of the neighborhoods best!! I have walked by here a million times and just thought it was another coffee shop, but then I was craving a sammy so I decided to go in. I got one with turkey, jalapeno mayo, bacon, the works...and it was just heavenly. Plus, I got a delicious glass of fresh squeezed OJ! Pretty affordable too. I feel I cannot give this place 5 stars without trying the coffee, but I will absolutely be back. I'm so glad to have a legit place in my neighborhood to get a sammy that's not safeway. Thanks seventy8! read more

They gave me the perfect double macchiato, as requested with all foam. Barista even asked for clarification in a friendly way. Kombucha, morning buns, paninis, bagels. YUM! Local art displayed on the walls. read more

Cafe Seventy8 - morning bun and double macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered the prosciutto mozzarella panini. The bread was warm and extremely crispy. The mozzarella cheese was soft and the prosciutto was cut in thick slices. The arugula gave the entire sandwich an extra kick. The pesto sauce complimented all the other ingredients. However, the tomato was alright. read more

Cafe Seventy8 - Prosciutto mozzarella panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing! The food is so very good and the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. There was a massive rush going on when I stopped in but the staff kept the line moving and my food came out very quick. I had the TBA sandwich and the toasted bread was crunchy and delicious. All the toppings were fresh and came together beautifully. read more

So I've been delivering cookies to Cafe Seventy8 (for this amazing Santa Cruz cookie company called Kerri's Kreations, yum). After having done so for almost 2 years, I finally stopped to try one of their breakfast croissants. Paired it with a chai latte. Took it to go and ate it before I made it back to my car, fam! Sabroso. Thx! Always a chill spot even when the line's long. Good art. Clean restroom. Parking requires creativity though. Check it out. Paz y amor. read more

I love going to Cafe Seventy8 in a sunny day to enjoy the strong coffee they serve... and the paninis! People working there are very nice and friendly, and make a good job at making the Cafe welcoming! The coffee is good, the home-made cookies better! read more

Nice spot for a coffee shop in this area, the staff here are friendly and efficient. I came in and ordered a Singe Mocha, it tasted good. I'll be back to try another menu item when I am in the area. read more

While walking towards Mitchell's, it was a bit chilly so I stopped here first for a warm up. It's a nice inviting place with a lot to offer. You can order sandwiches, paninni's, and bagel sandwiches, as well as a lot of pastries and cookies. I have yet to try the sandwiches, but I will be back to try them out. For now, all I can tell you about is the coffee. I used my usual gauge for a coffee shop ... a four shot mocha. I thought it was on the sweet side but it had a good flavor to it. Next time I will cut down on the cocoa or just regular coffee. It's not quite my usual spot nearby, but I will go back to give the rest of the menu a try. Nice seating outside if you can brave the breeze. read more

Amazing cafe! Every time I drag my tired butt into their doors, I am always greeted with great customer service and entertaining humor. Upon my third visit the staff not only ran on with some jokes but remembered the last time I stumbled on in. The coffee is delicious and their Blue Cheese Turkey Panini is amazing! read more

I might be biased in writing this review because this is my neighborhood 'spot' but I have to give a lot of praise to this coffee shop. I get a small coffee here a couple of times a week as it is the perfect strength and flavor to suit my tastes. I generally don't have food but have had bagel sandwiches and scones on occasion; they have always been good and are extremely reasonably priced. The vibe is really comfortable - not too pretentious but with a certain amount of edge. It has never been too crowded to find a table and patrons are allowed to sit for as long as they want. The servers are always friendly and seem like rad people! read more

Just a cute little unpretentious lunch spot. Their salads and sandwiches are tasty and creative. The staff is friendly. Prices are reasonable. read more

Nice vegan veggie Sammy! Fresh and fun. You do need to request the veg to be made vegan. The staff is helpful and supportive! read more

Cafe Seventy8 - Yummy Vegan Veggie Sammy! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is a solid place in bernal/mission. Their sandwiches are awesome. Their coffee is a good price for SF. Good location, comfortable setting... read more

Maybe like 3.75 ? Nonchalant service best way to describe it. Quiet inside, reasonable prices, outdoor seats and tables with the public made bench/tables... great to sit outside since it's on a smaller street. Had a sammich, not bad... about $10 to subdue my hunger. read more

Yummy panini, and they've got Mexican Coke. Good wi-fi signal. Nice place to chill. Cute foreign barista girls. But there are too many flies inside and it isn't open late enough. read more

What an absolute fab find! Like what everyone else said. Great sandwiches, fantastic service and fab coffee. Limited seating yes. Bleh. Not a cause for any concern. Take it to go if needed. Some outdoor seating when the weather is good. Love the vibe of this place. Great place for a pit stop! read more

Good service, super-tasty sandwiches at good prices, and a friendly neighborhood crowd. Favorite hot paninis: the prosciutto mozzarella and the classic Caprese. Looking for a cold sandwich? You can't go wrong with the curry chicken salad! On a nice day, grab a table outside and watch the mixed Mission-Bernal crowd pass by. read more

I love this place! It used to be the Muddy Waters coffee shop in Bernal Heights but it is under new ownership and renamed Cafe 78. They serve delicious paninis and reeeally good coffee drinks along with these amazing homemade baked cookies and banana nut bread. I come here almost every day that I can to work on my websites etc. ;) Check it out! Especially if you live in the area! read more

Love the coffee, the baristas, and the all over vibe. Don't like that they don't take ATM cards. Not really interested in paying an additional fee at an ATM within the cafe, and being a person who doesn't carry much cash, I often find myself at Nervous Dog Cafe which isn't nearly as good, but more convenient. read more

Really an amazing neighborhood feel. People wander in, get hailed by the baristas by name, have conversations with other customers they know. People bring their kids and their dogs. It doubles as a quasi art-gallery, since the art on the walls is all by local artists and is always changing. I really enjoy seeing the work and reading the artists statement everytime it changes. The food menu is small, but everything they make is really good, and well priced. Great place to do work on a laptop, lots of plugs and tables. One star off because they frequently leave the doors propped open, likely to facilitate the open, neighborhood feel. I don't fault them for that at all, it makes it welcoming and easy for customers to meander in, but in the colder months (which is most of the time around here) it can get pretty cold, especially if youre sitting stationary at a laptop for awhile. In the warmer months, though, they can slide open their large windows along the west wall and its absolutely breezy and wonderful. read more

This is my goto cafe after I train Jiu-Jitsu in the Mission/Bernal Heights area. They offer a great variety of sandwiches and salads in addition to the coffee and pastries. I love the openness of the cafe. When it is warm they open up the large windows and you can enjoy the SF air. Seating outside is allowed too in case you want to bring a pet or lively child. Kid-friendly, meeting-friendly and just a very relaxing atmosphere. My fave sandwich is a 29er. I eat it about 2x weekly. read more

People anxiously sniffing scents of bacon and coffee grinds, peering over each others shoulders, head after head. The bodies snake from the counter across the interior spilling out into the sidewalk parklet into the Saturday morning sunshine. It's so simple, the place. A basic coffee shop cafe- not trying to be anything that it's not. A symbol of a blossoming neighborhood holding onto it's roots. read more

Love the place. Great music that's not too loud. Great sandwiches and salads. Wish it was a little big bigger so they can extend their counter and more seats. Love their Chai that's already sweetened with honey and sweet and spicy mix is just perfect, substitutes a meal at times. and the girls rock! read more