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    Dolores Outpost

    3.9 (63 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Ed U.

    You can sure tell hipsters and food fashionistas have taken over this corner market because I didn't see a big lottery machine or worn-down lucite cases with stale bear claws and what were once cheese danish. But there were a lot of bottles of Japanese libations and snacks. Instead of plasticized pastries, they have mochi muffins and doughnuts under glass. Random origami paper cranes were strewn about, and it wasn't even J-Town. No restroom but of course, a full-fledged coffee bar. The first time I visited, I just tried the $2 Coffee, a nice blend from Highwire Roasters (photo: http://bit.ly/2SjgjJm). This last time, I went full hipster and ordered the $4.75 Latte which was quite pleasing (photo: http://bit.ly/2RVdDTu). If they start selling those skinny Japanese sandwiches they sell at Lawsons in Tokyo, I would be so in. COFFEE - 4 stars...nice brews AMBIANCE - 4 stars...no Foodhall but just as well (review: http://bit.ly/37X8G1T) SERVICE - 3.5 stars...nice enough but probably need to be a regular here to get traction TOTAL - 4 stars...a hipster hangout I actually didn't mind RELATED - In need of a caffeine fix? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: http://bit.ly/30sXK8D

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    Kathleen S.

    What a neighborhood gem! We were very surprised by the goodies we found in this store. Not your typical corner liquor store. It's definitely an upgraded version with an Asian twist. We were in the area for a Ritual latte but the line was down the block ugh and thankfully we remembered this place had a La Colombe sign hanging outside and so thought it would be a decent plan B for caffeine. We thought right as there's a full service cafe inside. No latte is better than a Ritual latte and the one I had here wasn't great (tasted overly strong to me) but to my delight, they do serve Third Culture mochi muffins and donuts. Say what?! Big plus was that we were the only ones here initially so no line. A gentleman came in after us and seemed to be equally as surprised as us by this place and was raving about their sake selection. I didn't peruse the alcohol but saw lots of Japanese non-alcoholic drinks up for grabs ie. Pocari sweat, Royal milk tea (one of my favs), Calpico as well as Japanese ice creams (matcha taiyaki!) that you would find in Nijiya. Now you can stock up on Asian treats without having to go all the way to Japantown.

    Sesame mochi muffin. Small but packs a delicious little punch
    Stephanie M.

    Such a cute corner store! I live around the block and always walk by it but never in. I finally made it inside and was pleasantly surprised! I lived in Japan for a few years as a child and was so excited to see all the little snacks available here. Everything from unique kit Kat flavors to shrimp chips to Pocari Sweat! Brought back a lot of memories and I was excited to share the fun treats with my partner as we perused the aisles. We left this time with 2 mochi muffins and would definitely recommend you give them a try if you're a fan of mochi texture. The flavor is light and the characteristic mochi sponygness keeps you full without feeling like you downed too much sweetness. Prices overall are on the mid/higher range but it's a fun place for a splurge on some unique stuff. Will definitely he back to explore the other snacks here!

    Here's matcha powder!
    Jimmy C.

    I was waiting past the New Year to try a different taste of matcha even though it's the same color, not hojicha. Tonight is the right time at Dolores Outpost to enjoy a cup of plain matcha straight from Miyazaki prefecture. Usually, the matcha we currently have was once grown from Uji, Kyoto. Then the other came from Kirishima. When it comes to fruity vegetal notes, not all green tea powders are created equal. Like tea leaves from China, taste depends on climate. Anyway, I'm dying to try Miyazaki's matcha. First sip, never too bitter. After few more sips and a waiting period, sweet stringent aftertaste kicks in. I want to assume that the aftertaste is different to Uji matcha, perhaps less strength. Matcha latte isn't always my cup of joe, so I choose plain matcha which is the same as the bowl form, for only $5. Same with hojicha without hot frothy milk. I admit that I haven't stir the powdered content when it gets clumpy on the bottom. Or maybe the store clerk just normally stir rather than whisking it. But matcha is matcha. If you're looking for the authenticity of matcha, head to Dolores Outpost. It'll be worth your time if you like the fruity vegetal aftertaste. *w-

    Annie Y.

    Pretty good mochi desserts! Friendly staff and the store has a lot of interesting options Their hojicha latte was a little watered down but not bad

    Tyler T.

    Came here to try out the Banh Mi sandwiches, and ended up getting the Almost Thai Beef Banh Mi. At about $10 a piece I was expecting something quite a bit better than what I got. The sandwiches were cold as they are refrigerated in the back, and while they offer to heat it up for you, it still ended up being pretty cold, and we waited for quite a while for it too. The banh mi itself wasn't too bad, but it wasn't that great either, partly because it was cold. The meat tasted of pretty good quality, and the flavors were good, but had they been served fresh they probably would have tasted much more enjoyable.

    Samantha S.

    We walked in super excited by the la Colombe poster and white claw advertisements. My friend asked me to grab her a coffee while she used the restroom. As I'm browsing my isles and she's attempting to use the bathroom the overweight man working the cash register screams at my friend "UM EXCUSE ME WHERE DO YOU THINK YOURE GOING" disrespectfully. She responds "oh sorry I thought there was a bathroom" to which he said "I don't care what you thought you don't just walk around my store like that" (what are you supposed to do at stores?) and continues "the restrooms aren't for public use" and we respond sorry we thought if we bought something we could use them (totally plausible) he then states "I don't care what you thought" we then decided to leave and not spend our money there. So disrespectful, never have I been spoken to or treated like this in an establishment I was trying to spend money. I can't believe this man has a job working with people he should be fired.

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    They don't have groceries. They only have little snacks and everything is overpriced.

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    Reallly cute shop, but I got charged 2x the advertised price for a small bottle of red vermouth there today. Said $10 charged $20. Bummed!

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    Racist towards other Asians. Japanese baristas with terrible manners. The americano was watered down and didn't taste good. Not recommended.

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    4.2(274 reviews)
    2.4 miPresidio Heights
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    4.2(1.7k reviews)
    0.3 miMission
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    Came here to try the Japanese breakfast! They only offer it on weekdays for dine in only and they…read morehave a limited quantity, so be sure to come early. Our group came around 1pm and was able to grab the last 3 sets. Our party of 6 was able to share the 3 sets and feel relatively full. There was a range of dishes, of the selection the tempura and the silky eat was quite delicious. We found the Napa to be a bit floral for our taste but a perfect palette cleanser. The staff were the sweetest and combined tables together to let our party sit together. They even put a candle in the matcha tart for my birthday!

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    4.3(710 reviews)
    1.8 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
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    Women-owned & operated
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    Japantown in San Francisco has many good places to grab a drink. There are bars ( not sushi bars)…read moreto grab a drink like the Bar at Hotel Kabuki or MacGuffins Bar inside the AMC Kabuki theater. When I am looking for a nonalcoholic drink in Japantown I gravitate to my favorite type of beverage. Don Juan de la matcha is always in search of matcha especially in Japantown. Walking through the West Mall in Japan Center Mall I landed at Maruwu Seicha. On a Spring sunny stroll in San Francisco in Japantown I ended up planted in line at Maruwu Seicha for some premium matcha. You will see different varieties of matcha like the pistachio matcha latte along with their strawberry matcha latte . They also serve matcha gelato and classic matcha latte with soft serve. You can order the matcha soft serve on a flakey cone like some in SF. I decided to try their purple yam drink also known as the Hawaiian Ube Matcha latte Max. It was refreshing and not too sweet and it had a smooth taste. I then ordered the cheese tart. It was a little cheesy but a bit flakey like some in SF ( It's national cheese day). It was also savory and tasty. I then had to try their Ube tart. The purple tart was a bit sweet and a was deliciousness and a bit creamy and flakey. Overall a great place to enjoy some authentic matcha. On a Spring stroll in the sun with Don Juan de la matcha in San Francisco walking on Post street past "Mount Zion" a few blocks over in the Japan Center is matcha worth "tryin "and it got good authentic matcha I ain't "lying "and it has Ube flavor that's "Hawaiian" The atmosphere at the Japan Center is "magnetic" come get the the real matcha which is premium and "authentic" and not med like in mediocre which is "generic"a few sips of the Maruwu Seicha matcha you will start feeling "energetic "

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