New spot. Obviously, it's a busy place. Seating up and…read moredownstairs both on benches and chairs. Limited tables otherwise bar counter space is available. Cool vibe. Friendly staff and efficient. Wait is not very long. Matcha was tasty, cappuccino was moderately strong but latte art did not last long and the depth of the drink was lost quickly. The scones were wonderful, a bit of crunch, softer center and filled with choice of jam and pre spread w/ butter. Great addition to the sunset and it's a great spot for your studies, to hang out or to grab a solid drink and pastry

So wasteful with no for here cups or plates. Please reconsider! Or a discount for bring your own…read moremug at least! So much waste for landfill and some compost. Also, plastic straws are illegal unless upon request, and then only for people with disabilities or medical needs, which I'm not. https://www.sfenvironment.org/reduceplastic

The Kaiser Matcha spot is really good. I really like their Matcha taste very clean fresh service…read more Here is really fast and reliable, and the ambience feels like I just walked into Japan because the smell of the green tea aroma's from the restaurant. Yes highly recommend coming here

Came here with my family on a Wednesday afternoon looking for a caffeine pick me up…read more You order on the tablet and the staff kindly helps if you have any questions or need help. The inside is very cute lots of tables to sit and work or hang out. We got a lot of different flavors since we are a big group. Strawberry Matcha Blue Berry matcha Mango matcha Double matcha And allll of them were spectacular! They whisk all drinks by hand so please be patient! They all had a great matcha flavor. The fruit was fresh and pureed, not artificial !! The matcha flavor goes well with the fruits and the fruit is not overpowering the matcha. I definitely recommend this place!

Day Visited: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday Price Range:…read more$$ Parking: Street or metered parking Ordered: Mocha Dream Espresso Cloud, Velvet Hojicha Cloud, Nitro Mango Our favorite SF coffee shop to date! On the days we have gone, the line has varied from being out the door to a quick walk in and order - truly just depends. Regardless of the long line, these drinks are soooo good. Upon entering the coffee shop, you'll see a good amount of seating, but for the times we have gone, the majority of the seats are taken. It is definitely a variety of people socializing, working, reading books, or just hanging out. Parking is metered or street parking, and we haven't had any issue finding parking! It's also in an area where you can shop around (across the street) if you want to grab a bite as well. Our go to orders include the Mocha Dream Espresso Cloud and the Nitro Mango, but we have also gotten the Hojicha Cloud, which is amazing as well. We love the thickness and flavors of the cold foams - you cannot go wrong with any of the cloud drinks. As popular as this place has become, it truly is worth the trip! We will always make a trip whenever we are in the city!

This was a solid coffee stop and I definitely enjoyed my drink. However, I don't think it's the…read morebest coffee spot in the city, especially considering how long the line gets. We waited quite a while, and while the drinks were good, I'm not sure they completely justified the wait. If you can come during off-peak hours, I think you'll enjoy it much more. Overall, it's a good café with quality coffee and a nice vibe. Just be prepared for a line if you visit during busy times.

Was in Japan town and needed matcha. Was in the mall and saw this place decided to try it out. I…read moresaw they had an ube Matcha so we ordered two of them. One with the snow top and max ube. Both came out to around $9 each. These were both so delicious! Perfectly sweet and great Ube flavor. Matcha was strong and well balanced. Definitely one of the best Matchas in the area!

There are plenty of tea shops in and around the San Francisco area, and for that matter in Japan…read moretown. Maruwu Seicha is located in Japan town and is just a little extra special. Their drinks are consistently delicious, which absolutely explains the lines anytime and every time I've tried to grab a Matcha, and once you taste one, you will be sold also! The Matcha is is everything you want it to be, and possibly even more. Perfectly blended, and it has that smooth flavor that not many tea bars can make consistently well. There are numerous different ways to order the teas, and the drinks they offer. You can count on the fact that, however, you decide to order, it's going to be great!

Loved this spot. The minute you step into the cafe you can tell it's going to be good…read more The sesame latte on ice had real sesame and delicious sesame flavor. This cafe uses real ingredients and not powdered flavorings. The rusk was crunchy and sweet. The strawberry yuzu was fruity, cool, and refreshing. It's like nothing I've ever tried.

The place is called Stonemill Matcha so I should've got some matcha or latte, but I digress. I've…read moreheard this place has one of the best katsu sando around and as a lover of Katsu, I couldn't skip it. There's some good places in SF like Cafe Okawari. But Katsu is really becoming the new hype of the day for Japanese food, following the Sushi, Ramen, Japanese Curry, Katsu trend. So I came in with a critical view. I feel like Yoshoku in general may be next but I yet again digress. The box sandwich came in a cute little box. The inside was packed so I couldn't get a chance to fully appreciate the cafe, but the service was nice though the pay line may have moved slower than hoped. I'll say this. This is "the" best katsu sando in the bay. The katsu is crispy, but little on the softer side. But this hardness matches perfectly with the absolutely tender, soft, juicy pork wrapped inside. I'm looking at the menu again and it all makes sense. The pork has been in shio koji, making the meat ever so tender while adding the subtle but complicated marinated flavor. The cabbage is plenty, but not over packed to take away from the main Katsu flavor. What really perfects it for me, was not only the sweet and savory katsu sauce, but the mayo with dash of I think a karashi mustard. That slight tingle, the perfect kick gives a powerful awakening of flavor that really sets the it apart. This is art, an artisan. Culinary art is the refuge no raging rampant AI slop "art" can ever hope to touch. Until the day we get some cyborg implant to our brain into gustatory, olfactory functions. Even then, I don't think any tasteless tech bro are hopeless to create anything unique or beautiful.

4.5/5 I've had my eye on this place for awhile because it's…read moreonly a few blocks away from home. I was hesitant due to other reviews and decided to take a leap of faith on my own. The space is really cool once you walk in. I felt like I was somewhere else and not in the Richmond District. Very chill and cozy. It's slightly loud, but not to the point where you couldn't work or hold a conversation with someone. There's a decent amount of seating for a small space. Service was awesome. The staff member at the register was helpful in giving his opinion on whether or not my drink should be sweetened and if I should go with the burrito or sandwich. The other staff member who gave me my food later was also very friendly. I love their vibe of making people feel welcomed. I got the Manila Sky with matcha. After discussing with the staff member about sweetness, I got an unsweetened matcha. This drink was okay. The matcha was okay. The ube cream didn't have too much flavor, like the ube was so subtle that I had to try and find it. I was expecting the cream top to have more flavor and sweetness but it actually wasn't sweet making the entire drink taste slightly bland. I want to go back to get this drink sweetened as well as try other drinks to compare. As a side note, I'm very sensitive to sweetness so when I say it's not sweet, there's like no sweetness at all. The star of the show was the Frisco Shorty aka the breakfast burrito. I normally get sausage breakfast burritos so getting bacon is out of the ordinary for me, but this burrito was so delicious. The simplicity and execution of every part just makes it so great. The bacon inside was pretty crispy. The hot sauce that comes with it is a perfect pairing. I normally don't like hot sauce, but the feeling of being adventurous today ended up in my favor. I also want to add that it was still good after taking it to go and eating it at home. The only con was that it leaked a decent amount of grease, but I'm assuming it was from the cheese and not the bacon. Overall, I really like this place and I hope they continue to improve. I'll definitely come back and continue to support.

This was our second visit to Hologram. The first time was during their soft opening. While we…read moredidn't particularly enjoy the coffee on that visit, we loved the breakfast burrito. This time, we came back specifically for the breakfast burrito and to see if our palates had changed when it came to their coffee. The burrito was just as good as we remembered. It has simple, straightforward ingredients--eggs, bacon, cheese, and tater tots--but everything comes together so deliciously. We also gave the coffee another shot and ordered the Manila Sky and the Kona Gold once again. Unfortunately, they still weren't for us. Maybe I'll try something different next time. Overall, Hologram is a nice neighborhood coffee shop with a welcoming atmosphere. While the coffee may not be my favorite, I'd happily come back for the breakfast burrito alone.

cute indonesian cafe that seems to be consistently popular - recently renamed from kopiku. they…read moreserve mostly coffee in the form of flavored lattes, cold brew based drinks, and also classic espresso and coffee beverages. they also have matcha versions of their coffee drinks. they seem to focus on highlighting indonesian culture & coffee (as you'd expect), which sets them apart from other coffee in sf. the interior is decently sized with some seating and a bit of table space, although i wouldn't say it's an ideal spot to get work done. the workers were super friendly and efficient and we got our drinks pretty quickly! i tried the iced pandan latte but i asked for it with oat milk & half sweet. this really exceeded my expectations as the pandan flavor was super strong and mixed in well, the espresso was strong, and the ratio was pretty good. it was definitely on the sweet side, so taking it down to half sweet was absolutely necessary for me. also, i think it comes as a 20 or 22oz drink instead of 16, which is a bit more than the average iced latte. this could be a plus in terms of value or a minus if you don't want such a big drink (like me). overall, i really enjoyed the coffee and the ambiance at this place. you can't go wrong with the classic pandan latte, but be aware that it's on the sweet side and that the serving sizes can be larger. hopefully i'll be back to try their other drinks soon!

I need to visit again, but I really enjoyed my first visit!…read more This is an Indonesian Specialty Coffee shop and they have a variety of Kopi drinks to choose from and they also have pastries. The space is cozy and I love the overall vibe. I got the Pandan Kopi, which was delicious and refreshing, the flavors complimented each other! Overall, it's a great spot to try Indonesian coffee and pastries, so definitely check them out if you're interested.

A delicious sando spot. I got there around 2 PM, and there was a long line outside the store. I was…read morereally glad I had placed an order online in advance for pickup. The space is very small and has limited seating for indoor dining. I ordered two savory sandwiches: tonkatsu with pineapple, and potato & egg salad. I also got a musubi with unagi, spam, and egg. Everything was really good. Their bread was so soft and airy--perfect with the hojicha latte. I can't wait to go back and try their fruit sando series and matcha drinks!

This wasn't on my radar. I just so happened to walk past it. Of course the line outside peaked my…read moreinterest. Small space, consistent flow of customers, and busy workers fulfilling in-store and online orders. Had myself the Matcha Latte with Strawberry Cream. Not a huge matcha fan but I appreciate the smoothness in this drink. Not as earthy as other matcha drinks I've had. The strawberry cream for me elevated the drink. I tried their Katsu with pineapple sando. Katsu could've been more crispier and warm. Sure it tasted okay but it's a messy one to eat. With each bite the ingredients fell out. Making it challenging to eat. Thankfully I snagged the only high top table inside the shop. Hopefully I didn't look like a fool trying to eat it haha I doubt I'd order it again. Also ordered two onigiris: salmon and chicken curry. There was a bit of a wait for this order. Not sure why. My favorites out of the items I ordered. Both had a generous amount of filling and the rice ratio imo was just right. The salmon was just right, not fishy nor full of sauce. The chicken curry had a subtle curry flavor. I appreciated how warm it was. I didn't care to ask but I wish they had hot sauce available. Overall, decent spot for a matcha drink and a snack. Don't expect to eat there unless you want to wait around. The workers are so busy, that it took away the welcoming customer service one would expect (I know it ain't Starbucks but a smile would've been nice).