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    Equator Coffees

    4.4 (137 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    menu Jan 2026
    Kayla C.

    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.

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    Patsy L.

    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.

    Marquese C.

    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.

    Isabel T.

    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.

    Thanh T.

    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.

    Therese A.

    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.

    Strawberry Cream Cold Brew
    Rose T.

    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!

    Julia P.

    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

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    Eileen C.

    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.

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    Dan M.

    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!

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    I always have the best experience each time I come here for a coffe. Jacob and Tricia make the cutest designs on my coffee foam! Thank you!

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    Love this space to work, drink good coffee, and eat surprisingly good food! It would be even better if they had a water station!

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    I really enjoyed the rooibos chai latte. Good option for caffeine free drink.

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    Decent espresso and great cold brew. However, customer service could be improved greatly.

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    One of the best places to go for espresso drinks. Beautiful expansive building lobby with delicious espresso drinks and decent pastries

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    All around pleasant experience in terms of both the service and coffee. I had the flight and…read morethought it was overall good. They explained that the flight includes an espresso shot, espresso shot with milk, hot coffee, and iced coffee. I hadn't had a straight espresso shot before, so this wasn't for me personally just because it was so overpowering. I enjoyed the other three though. Like the majority of SF, parking is difficult to locate. I was dropped off nearby the location. There is indoor and outdoor seating; I was able to grab an empty spot late in the morning on a weekend, but I don't think seating is always readily available. It's not a huge space.

    Maybe I had very high hopes, nevertheless I wasn't slblown away by the coffee, the almond macadamia…read moremilk or the small bites offerings. At 11 am on a Sunday they were out of their best- black sesame Kouign Amann and the Raspberry Almond Croissant, which I took care of by paying a visit to Juniper bakery (sister business) later in the day. The Mocha with the house made nut milk fell flat. It needed something. I am not a fan of syrupy coffees and appreciate the more purist approach but this one just didn't do anything for me. The chai latte which I would never order was actually the best chai latte I have ever had, it was smooth like silk. Maybe I just had the wrong coffee order. Besides that, got the hot chocolate and the coffee tasting. I was surprised there was no explanation provided with the coffee- I figured it's all Honduran but an overview of some sort would have helped. I enjoyed all the coffees in there except the latte. Will visit again, earlier in the day so they are not out of their best sellers and try a different order.

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    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.

    Ambiance: A small matcha theme'd cafe located in the Mission…read moredistrict serving a wide variety of matcha drinks and dishes. The inside has nice lighting and both booth and chair seating to pick from and music that's not overly loud to allow work and catching up with friends. Wait time: Not a long wait time early in the morning between time of ordering and receiving your drink. If you are taking it to go there is an outdoor pick up window attached to the outside of the store for convenience and to prevent cluttering inside. Service: Friendly staff and helpful with suggestions on the menu for both drinks and food. Drinks: Ginger Matcha Latte: The strong matcha and spicy ginger flavor paired well with the sweetness of the Oat Milk creating a balanced flavor. Drink size was fair based on other matcha shops. Overall, a nice little tea shop to pick out a good quality matcha beverage, light Japanese style breakfast / brunch, or a sweet treat. Clean and quiet ambience inside with friendly staff.

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    4.3
    (721 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Women-owned & operated
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    Perfect matcha consistency, color, and flavor! I loved my yuzu matcha and of course had to try one…read moreof their cheese tarts, which I was pleasantly surprised by. In a mall with a lot of options to choose from, I do think I would revisit for the same items again.

    A thoughtful and generous friend introduced me to here…read more Running an errand to the main office of my banker's branch, I often bring things to my customer care person. You know, mainly fun things like beverages, snacks, or fruits, when I am delivering documents or my bank deposits. Said friend recently reciprocated by handing me a bag (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=Rmk-7xJHWs7RKbGP2U1zdQ) with a few items to take home. Having a drink in hand already, I refrigerated one of the gifted items before putting the other two there too. Watching my sugar intake these days, I waited until the next morning to start on the strawberry matcha latte, medium ice, half sweet (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=0O5eaeZuKxCM2GU2ur3cEA); this is a take on a flavor combination that is a signature one for a local boba tea company. I enjoyed this as the tea flavor was more distinct and the sweetness was dialed down. I would get this again. The other gifted items were the Hokkaido cheese tart and fresh sweet potato cheese tart (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=aVbAWdTtlPx0iEdMyWkNFg). I reheated them in my toaster oven a few days later as snacks. The cheese one was okay and didn't really stand out but the sweet potato one shines if you're a big fan of sweet potato. By appearance, I thought it was taro or ube but was pleasantly surprised. Whenever I dine in J Town, I often walk by this store that across from the former Isobune sushi spot in the mall. Now I know what they have and I will try other menu items next time. Thank you for my generous and thoughtful friend for giving my this 1st experience.

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    Hōjicha Latte Cheese Foam, 1/2 sweet ($6.30)
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