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    California Kahve

    4.3 (56 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Rose matcha
    Leah E.

    This is the second year in a row that California Kahve has popped up at our school for Teacher Appreciation Week. My first time having their matcha was at last year's event and now I love taking visitors and friends to this pop up location at Tunnel Tops. The lavender mint matcha is always my go to and this time I also tried the rose matcha... both are 10/10. I don't drink coffee but all my coworkers agreed that this is a premium product. What really sets this small business apart is the warmth and care of the owner. I'm so happy to see her small business thriving and we chatted for a few minutes about her permanent location at Koret Children's Playground/ Carousel in Golden Gate Park. Super grateful to our PGA and California Kahve for making our Teacher appreciation so special!

    Hannah P.

    The cutest little coffee truck! And so perfectly situated in the Presidio where you can have your coffee while basking in the scenic landscape and overlooks. The menu has both classic espresso drinks and some seasonal features. I tried the honeycomb honey latte, which was silky smooth. Despite the line and one person handling the espresso bar our drinks came out in reasonably good time. So happy to have stumbled across this little gem!

    Butterfly pea flower latte
    Eric L.

    I stopped by California Kahve while walking through the Presidio. The food truck setup is genuinely charming, and there was a long line, which made it feel like a must-try. Between the location and the aesthetic, I was excited to see what the hype was about. My friend and I ordered the turmeric golden latte and the butterfly pea latte from the "botanical + herbal" section. Both drinks looked beautiful, but they tasted surprisingly thin and pretty flavorless. There wasn't much depth or richness, and we were confused because we expected a latte-style drink to include espresso. After asking the barista, we learned that the botanical + herbal drinks don't come with coffee or espresso at all. That wasn't clearly indicated, and the word "latte" definitely led us to assume otherwise. To their credit, the barista was kind and offered to add an espresso shot to my drink once I mentioned the confusion. After the addition, it tasted significantly better and finally had some body. I just don't understand why that wouldn't be the default or at least clearly labeled on the menu. The concept and setting are appealing, but the experience itself felt underwhelming.

    Dark chocolate orange mocha
    Sydney J.

    I ordered the dark chocolate orange mocha which is one of their seasonal drinks and costs $5.75 before tip. It was done within 2 mins. I could taste orange initially, but not as much later on. I particularly wish the chocolate flavor was significantly stronger although I could still make out the rich savory quality of chocolate, and I think the orange could've been a little more prominent as well. Overall I thought the drink was decent but is rather pricy for the small size.

    December '24 menu
    Cat R.

    Love running into (literally since it's often parked in GGP) California Kahve! Their standard and seasonal menu is always delicious. I tried the pumpkin spice latte (this was a fave) in October and just had their December special, peppermint mocha. Highly recommend if you see them at a local event or in GGP - they also sell delicious Dynamo donuts, but they sell out fast!

    Crystal X.

    Cute coffee truck in the Presidio. Their lavender latte had a bit of a soapy aftertaste, but the wildflower honey latte was decent. They also sell pastries and Dynamo Donuts

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    Kevin P.

    Came here on a sunny day after visiting the Golden Gate Bridge and it is located on the presidio in the pop up area. It's a super cute area that has some picnic tables and a grassy area where you can have a picnic. I ordered the wildflower honey latte and it tasted good but just tasted like sweet milk with a hint of coffee. The Coffee flavor isn't as strong as I like. My friend ordered the butterfly pea latte and it also just tasted like sweet milk. The baristas are nice and service was quick. Parking is $3/hr and has plenty of space for dogs to run around.

    Glenda B.

    I'm Very cute little coffee truck in the Presidio! A perfect pick ome up for the afternoon. Service was fast and friendly.

    Erica W K.

    Cute little coffee truck near the Tunnel Top Park in the Presidio! We went on a Saturday afternoon and they were a bit busy, but nothing too crazy of a wait. Coffee: 3/5. I got one of their seasonal speciality drinks: wildflower honey latte. The latte is decent! The espresso flavor is strong which I like. The wildflower honey flavor is a bit lacking. The latte is on the small size for the price it's at. They have other specialty drinks that I would try next time -- like the lavender mint matcha sounds quite good. Vibes: 4/5. The coffee truck is so cute!! The wait was a bit long but manageable. The staff there were very nice!

    Dark Chocolate Orange Mocha and Wildflower Honey Latte
    Michele T.

    Stopped for a quick coffee break while riding our bikes and enjoying the sunny day. Hubs went with the Dark Chocolate Orange Mocha and I decided on the Wildflower Honey Latte. They were out of ice during our visit, so only hot drinks. Appreciate the few tables and chairs they have set up so we could take a breather. I'm not usually a fan of chocolate and orange, but I must say I really liked the orange mocha . . . More so than the honey latte. Also liked that there was fresh orange zest. I'd order that one again.

    Iced Americano
    Merihan D.

    First time trying thier coffee and I was not disappointed. I got iced americano and chai latte. It smelled so good and tasted heavenly. We didn't have to wait for so long and their service is great. Would definitely recommend!

    Jana C.

    One perfect yummmO capp Kind people and gorgeous designed truck, with unique coffee and tea/spritzer offerings! So happy I found them @ TTops-- also located at Ocean B near the windmills!

    Chloe S.

    Wow we really tracked down this coffee truck for a good 15 minutes online in order to find them in golden gate back above the tunnel. Make sure to check out their Instagram for their latest locations! After finding this cute truck in Golden gate park we were excited to finally get our fix of caffeine. We ordered a wildflower coffee, cold mint matcha, and for good measure we grabbed a chocolate cookie The wildflower latte left me wanting more caffeine although it had a pleasant taste. However the matcha didn't resonate with us... we're not sure if the watery taste was due to us adding oat milk but we found the flavor to not be as bold and flavorful as iced matchas were used to. The cookie was a highlight it was a cakey batter with what we identified as corn flakes mixed in. It was definitely a unique bite as initially the corn flakes are crispy but turn a bit chewy as it lingers.

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