Can't speak to the coffee here, but the iced matcha with strawberry foam is delicious. My go-to pick me up in the middle of day. Whether there's a line is hit or miss, but the strawberry foam is worth it because most matcha places don't do it / don't do it well in SF and surprisingly Equator Coffee nails it. This location is attached to the LinkedIn building so there's often a lot of office workers hanging out in the seating area nearby but it's spacious and never too hard to get a spot. read more

Equator Coffees - Iced Strawberry Matcha Cloud - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

if you like sweet coffees you will like this. I love all the seating and the free wifi. the art installation was cool. I got the cold brew with chocolate cream foam. I wish I asked what th seasonal flavor was. it was very sweet but it hit. it wasn't very busy when I came so it took about 5?8? minutes. read more

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This location is situated inside the LinkedIn building. When you walk into the main lobby, the cafe is to the far right (if you're on Howard St). I tried their Habibi Latte and have been hooked on it ever since. I highly recommend that drink. The service has always been great. You can take it to go or they have tables and seating inside for you as well. It's a big lobby. There are a few tables with outlets in case you need to do work on your laptop. I never suggest driving to downtown but there is a small outdoor parking lot right across the building on the corner of Howard & 2nd street. You do have to pay. There's meter parking as well. read more

Equator Coffees - Inside LinkedIn building - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I got the red velvet matcha latte with oat milk in a 16 ounce. Ice drinks are only available in 16 ounces. This drink was absolutely delicious and the best Mach's I have had to this date. The service was good and friendly. The ambiance is cool, love the red decor. Right beside LinkedIn! Stop in for a treat. read more

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Friendly staff who work quick! They finished our drinks pretty quickly after ordering. The Habib cardamom was out when I went sadly. But the drinks we got were still delicious. A nice little coffee spot inside the LinkedIn building with a large open space with lots of tables and outlets to work at. read more

Equator Coffees - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was in the area and this was about a block from the Moscone Center! It looks like a museum (I think this is the SoMa Shop location within the LinkedIn building) and has a great spacious area with seating for people to do work. I tried the vanilla almond shakerato which had a distinct almond nuttiness that blends with the oatmilk. Very smooth. It seems like a popular spot and pretty extravagant for a coffee shop. Cool place to swing by if you're passing by. read more

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This location is located inside the LinkedIn building, but it's open to the public. I walked in the main entrance, then opened a door to my right where the art was. Personally, it felt more spacious than the Burlingame location. Since it was a Monday afternoon, there were plenty of people sitting in the open area working on their laptops or chatting with colleagues. I was debating between 2 seasonal drinks: The Strawberry Cream Matcha and the Strawberry Cream Cold Brew ($5.75), and ended up getting the cold brew. + The strawberry cream was so good! It was creamy, fluffy, and fruity, yet light at the same time. +Cold brew was smooth and not too acidic. +/- This was strong and I felt the caffeine for the remainder of the day. *Verdict: This is a spacious spot near the Salesforce Transit Center with creative drinks that aren't too pricey. I want to come back to try the Strawberry Cream Matcha! read more

Equator Coffees - Strawberry Cream Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very tasty drinks! I went with my partner and I got the brown butter caramel latte and it was delicious. Very friendly and speedy service and the space is beautiful. They have huge windows and a ton of tables to sit at. I just wish the coffee shop itself was open later (closed at 3:30;) but they said the seating area is open until 6 which is nice. read more

Updated review from my previous one: the management team reached out & got me a new breakfast sandwich & let me just say, so so good. I knew something was off the other day when I went & this sando hit the spot. Not only this, but the management team/staff are so sweet and attentive. Highly recommend. This hit the spot read more

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Ordered: Black sesame latte, ham & cheese croissant Notes: latte was not as sweet as I thought but still thought it was good. Was surprised they had pastries since I didn't see it on Google. They didn't ask if I wanted it warmed up and I wish I had asked. The croissant was good though - good ratio or cheese and ham. I'd get it again! Ambience: So far my favorite work spot in the soma/fidi area. WiFi is available on the tables (no need to awkwardly ask!!) and it's fast. The natural lighting is an instant serotonin boost + it's a great place to dog watch heh. read more

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I work several blocks away but still make the trek. Great coffee at a much more reasonable price than Blue Bottle or Philz and the staff is always nice. Also this buildings indoor POPOS (private owned public open space) is my favorite in the city read more

I love that this Equator Coffee has such a spacious space for socializing and working! Their specialty lattes are super tasty and it's such a convenient stop before work. read more

Equator Coffees - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I work nearby and come here often. Good coffee and pastries. I love their cold brew. Service is often super friendly. However the line to order can be long and the wait for drinks even longer. This is not a place to come if you want to be in and out. During the morning rush it's not uncommon to wait 10-15 mins to order and then up to another 20 mins for an espresso drink. They also prioritize online and DoorDash orders over in-person orders which really slows things down. As more people return to office I hope they can figure out better ways to manage the flow of customers. I'd also love if they opened at 7:30 instead of 8. read more

Coffe was good and they have a (power wall/bar) seating where you can charge your laptop while you work. People were nice and friendly. read more

Solid offerings with ample space. Good for larger groups or getting work done. Fun selection, but I usually default to their iced americanos. read more

The service was amazingly friendly and the coffee was off the chart! Great taste with some amazing art with my cup of Joe! Had the cafe mocha, very tasty and excellent places to pop a squat and chill out in the air conditioned building and people watch! Definitely would come again if I'm in this part of the city! read more

Equator Coffees - Cafe mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This has been on my list for a while and I was a little disappointed. I ordered an iced vanilla latte and an everything bagel with cream cheese. In terms of price relative to portion size, it's pretty good. You get a pretty large coffee for what you pay and the bagel had loads of cream cheese. It's a good latte but the sweetness was a little overpowering. I felt that the vanilla latte was very milky and the vanilla flavoring was very syrupy. The bagel was nicely toasted but felt very dense (felt like day old bagel). The cream cheese also tasted a little odd and wasn't super creamy. However, the staff was very friendly and I loved the modern feel. There is a lot of seating but note that it is technically a building lobby. read more

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Equator is my go to for my must have Brainwash Mushroom Mocha (light chocolate). It's not a common coffee and rightly so for such a unique location. With amazingly high ceilings, light music, and floor to very high ceiling windows it's a lovely place to enjoy your beverage of choice. My favorite part, however, is the crew. They are all so very nice every day, and know my name and my order! I love my neighborhood coffee spot read more

The view from this coffee shop is BEAUTIFUL i've never seen anything like it. The coffee is good and pretty strong

I was prompted to give a review on my overall experience another site. I said that I am a fan overall of Equator and they are my go to coffee along with Volcanica. I also said that I have purchased some of their coffee that was $80 a bag or more. I have not felt that any have lived up to the cost but have been very happy with their other coffees. I also commented that I do not like when they ship via USPS versus UPS. It always take a lot longer to receive. Equator promptly responded that they shipped my last order via UPS but failed to acknowledge a more recent order was shipping USPS. Most of my orders go USPS so I stand by my comments. read more

The espresso was soooooooo good. Also a cool unique atmosphere for coffee shop. :) :)

Mediocre coffee with somewhat surly service in a gorgeous setting! This is in the lobby of the LinkedIn building. There are numerous Frank Stella paintings and sculptures on the wall with huge windows and lots of natural light. Go for the coffee (maybe), stay for the ambiance! read more

Delicious coffee and wonderful service at the S.F. airport! Thank you for remaining open in the late hours. read more

Equator Coffees - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

This branch is about 2 blocks away from Moscone North, where my booth was. I stepped in around 8:30am to grab a coffee and a quick bite to eat before I headed over to Moscone. I had their Cold Brew Sweet Foam with lavender flavoring. It was good, a little too sweet, but still good. I also had a plain bagel with cream cheese. This was one of the most disappointing bagels I have ever had. Parts of it was so soft it was basically soggy while other parts were so stiff I couldn't even bite into it. I know I'm a NYer and we have the best bagels, but I've eaten my fair share of Thomas's bagels as well as other fast food bagels. This was one of the worst bagels I have ever had. Service was friendly and very nice, though, so I would recommend coming for the coffee but not the bagels. read more

The service is friendly and the space is beautiful, but the matcha latte I received was probably the worst I've ever had. There was no matcha color or taste, it was essentially a cup of slightly sweetened milk. Incredibly disappointing as I've heard good things about their matcha and paid $6+ for it only to end up not drinking any of it. Their regular espresso is pretty good but I would definitely steer clear of the matcha. read more

Equator Coffees - Iced "Matcha" Latte - not a lot of matcha. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cute! Love this location and that there is plenty of seating nearby! It's so clean and chic. This is a cool area to chat with people or to have a spot to rest. I got the shakerado which was a litttttle cup of espresso? with caramel and cream? I'm not sure haha but it was very yummy. Very smooth! Staff were very nice and speedy. Yum! I want to try their lattes and other drinks. Will have to come by again! read more

Equator Coffees - Shakerado with caramel. Yum ! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

The ambiance is really cool because it has high ceilings and has a nice seating area! I loved the banana bread but hot chocolate was bland :( Pros: chill area and good amount of options, can get snacks warm Cons: bland hot chocolate read more

Equator Coffees - Hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Excellent Maple Black Sesame Lattes. Staff was very nice. Plenty of tables available to sit, drink a coffee and catch up on some emails.

Decent coffee with a really nice open space! I have come here a couple times for coffee with my coworkers since it's just a couple minutes away. There is usually always people in here since it's a public space. The first time I came was in the summer time so I tried their Iced Mint Matcha. It was very interesting because it tasted like Matcha but also Mint and it was fizzy... It was okay but I wouldn't order again. The other times I've come I ordered a Latte and a Matcha Latte, as well as the iced versions. I really like their iced Matcha because it is very refreshing. When you get the drinks, they give it to you without a cap. The only downside is when there are a lot of people, they take down your name but sometimes they don't call it correctly or they don't even have the name down... You just have to guess and assume that the drink they put out is what you ordered. All in all, I'll be back since it's a close enough place! read more

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I like their specialty lattes, and their pastries are pretty good too. It's currently my go to for work caffeine.

I've been to Equator twice do to my coworker inviting me for a quick coffee run. Prior to visiting the "LinkedIn location," I've had them at local restaurants. Equator's coffee is smooth, enjoyable to drink even not in latte form, and doesn't cause a cracked out reaction like Blue Bottle. Don't let the line intimidate you, it moves fast. They also sell some pretty tasty breakfast tacos from Early Bird Tacos. I've been getting the smooth and just sweet enough Carmel Latte. Coffee Bar still has the best carmel latte IMO but Equator's is still great. I will eventually stop being a creature of habit and try the vanilla latte! Love this location, and the open space is great to catch up with a friend over a latte or just grab a lunch and bring it here and chill. read more

Equator Coffees - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Some really good coffee I've had them a few times and they never disappoint. Sean and Kat are really nice people I always get the vanilla iced latte highly recommended read more

Equator Coffees - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Coffee for the LinkedIn building, mainly! Convenient that it is just right on the ground floor of the LinkedIn building to grab coffee and talk! There's plenty of contemporary space and wide open, breezy air to enjoy over a cup of coffee! Seatings and tables are aplenty! It's a welcoming place and uplifting to be here, where people seemingly to be sharing ideas and plans! read more

Equator Coffees - Drip coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I walk past here everyday on my way to work, leaving work, heading to the transbay terminal... I thought this was just an open air workspace with a teeny coffee shop that wouldn't do anything for me. I was wrong I admit it. Yes, it's an open workspace/chill hangout spot. But Equator Coffees itself is so much more. I ordered the scratch carmel latte and a chia seed pudding this morning and I'm a fan. The line moved pretty quickly and the cashier was a delight for so early in the morning! So many choices on the menu so I was actually glad for the line. From coffees to matchas to breakfast tacos and puddings, Equator Coffees is filled to the brim of great options for breakfast and snacks. They also have canned wine (!!) and beer for your little happy hour or lowkey afternoon wind down. Love this convenient location and great service! I will be back to try the rest of the coffee menu and dig into the rest of the coffee shop treats soon. read more

Equator Coffees - Artwork - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A local bartender told me that Equator was one of his favorite coffee roasters so I found a location near my work meeting and popped in for a latte one morning. This location is interesting as it's in what seems to be the lobby of an office building. It has lofty, high ceilings and lots of open white space. It felt like I was walking into an art museum that had a little coffee counter. A little strange, but there was quite a bit of open seating so I ordered a latte and sat down at one of the long counters to charge my laptop and phone. The guy who took my order was super friendly and polite. The latte was good, pretty standard. The price was also not too expensive for the area, I thought. The seating is a little odd as it's mostly huge, long tables that don't seem conducive to a meeting or anything like that. Mostly I just saw individuals with their headphones on. Definitely a central location to many businesses in the area so I feel like it probably gets pretty busy during peak times. read more

Equator Coffees - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

It is the largest coffee shop ever, as many have mentioned. But it's also more like a communal breakroom for the surrounding offices, meaning a louder, more hectic environment. If you don't mind your coffee shops big and busy vs. quaint and quiet, Equator has just about everything you'd need. What is everything? Good coffee? Check. Good wifi? Check. A clean and pretty environment? Check. Plenty of places to sit? That last one depends on when you come and what you're there for. I wouldn't say this is the best place for long laptop sessions. It's better for a quick chat and a morning pick me up. Tip: The wifi network and password are on the counter where you pick up your coffee. read more

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Wowza. If cute, tiny SF coffee shops where you're literally rubbing elbows with your neighbor just aren't your thing, Equator is right up your alley. This coffee shop, or "public space" as one of my Bay Area friends corrected me, takes up an entire city block and is totally impressive. There's a little cafe with all the coffee classics and some bites. I ordered a matcha latte that was so sweet I couldn't drink it, but that wouldn't stop me from trying their coffee drinks in the future. There are tons of tables and steps for doing some work or taking a meeting. I'm actually not 100% sure what the wifi situation is since I was so close to my office that my computer just hopped onto that network. I wasn't able to find any outlets, so charge up your devices before heading here. Worth checking out for sure! read more

Equator Coffees - Biggest coffee shop I've ever been to - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great coffee and an awesome place to hang out and drink said coffee. So much space in the lobby of the building and lots of tables, loved the space and the artwork on the wall. Pour over was just what I was looking for in the coffee front and everyone working very welcoming. read more

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The expansive POPOS in the atrium lobby of 222 Second Street completely dwarfs the coffee counter here, but it's Equator coffee so chill, will ya? If you didn't know, POPOS is an acronym for privately-owned public open space. I was meeting Jamie W. here after work but didn't know what kind of space awaited since I don't work in the FiDi right now. I knew LinkedIn was in the building because of all the youngsters on the couches staring intently at their smartphones in that part of the lobby. I don't think there was a single case of mutual eye contact among them. There weren't too many people in the actual public space, just a few laptoppers. The long tables were pretty vacant, so it was the ideal time to order a $3 Iced Rooibos Chai Tea (photo: http://bit.ly/2vmCCUM) and enjoy the trio of massive Frank Stella paintings: "The Pequod Meets the Delight" (photo: http://bit.ly/2vh8ryG), "Riallaro" (photo: http://bit.ly/2w57DdE), and right next to the cafe, "Shards III" (photo: http://bit.ly/2vs4cRq). You can also enjoy Equator's diverse collection of coffees and loose leaf teas (photo: http://bit.ly/2vrNDF2). They even have beer and wine cans as well as a predictable assortment of food: sandwiches, quiches, and salads. Plenty of nourishment for your average tech geek. Sit a spell, grasshopper. TEA - 4 stars...a refreshing libation in a vast space AMBIANCE - 5 stars...stunning and spacious with Stellas to admire SERVICE - 3.5 stars...rather curt but serviceable enough TOTAL - 4 stars...an ambiance that may overwhelm what you order read more

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PROS: - Ample space to hangout, meet someone, study - Fast service - Clean, open space where it doesn't feel claustrophobic - Comfortable seats! CONS: - Chai latte; unless you LOVE super strong chai flavor that almost leaves a bitter aftertaste, I don't recommend getting the chai latte. It's overly spiced and even with adding sugar, it was still too strong for my liking - Matcha latte; also not a big fan. It doesn't have a great matcha taste and mostly just tastes sweet. For the space itself, I like hanging out here, but for the drinks, it's not my favorite place. Overall: 3.5/5 read more