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    First Cup

    4.3 (97 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Good for kids
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    Turkey sandwich and Thai tea
    Ruby S.

    Food and drinks were delicious and fairly priced. Has a cute comfy vibe and the service was very nice

    Iced coffee
    Joanna B.

    Stopped for a quick coffee before making our way to the golden gate and we were very pleased! We ordered two iced coffees, a bagel sandwich, and a croissant sandwich and all were delicious! The location was right on the way to all of our destinations so it was very convenient. The service was great, we would definitely come back.

    Bagel sandwich
    Eric S.

    I read all the reviews. First Cup should be your first choice for breakfast and lunch. My breakfast sandwich was ready in about 3 minutes. Coffee is delicious too. I will be back daily now.

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    Claire C.

    A cute local cafe with reasonable prices! Great for coffee or a quick bite. The sandwiches are hefty and full of flavor.

    Everything bagel breakfast sandwich, Custom croissant breakfast sandwich, and white chocolate milk
    Olivia C.

    Not sure what was better, the food or the prices!! it was so yummy! one of the best sandwiches i've ever had hands down. new favorite breakfast spot in the city.

    Ham egg cheese croissant sandwich
    David S.

    Fire breakfast sandwich, husband and wife behind the counter, convenient location. In and out in under 5 minutes. What more do you want from your neighborhood breakfast sandwich spot?

    Iced coffee, and the blended taro
    EM E.

    I was staying at a nearby hotel and saw the great reviews for this place. If I wanted hot coffee, they had a convenient side station for it. I couldn't decide what I wanted so I got the Iced coffee, and the blended taro drink which I highly recommend. My fiancé got a breakfast bagel and an iced mocha and loved it. The woman working behind the counter was very nice too! Definitely going to stop by again on my next trip.

    Bacon, egg, cheese and avocado in a tortilla
    Rob M.

    THE BEST deal for a breakfast sandwich in the area. If you are staying near the Fisherman's Wharf area this is worth the trek. Just a simple "mom n pop" in an area let alone a City where this is scarce. You can go to your reliable comfort zone of a chain where they unwrap your breakfast from it's plastic wrap or come here and support some people making your stuff fresh. I had a simple bacon, egg, cheese and avocado wrap. What made their breakfast sando different was she toasted it and it came out like a quesadilla suiza. SO GOOD.

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    Low quality bread, boring sandwich. Everything warm is just microwaved. Skip this one.

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    The egg, cheese and sausage bagel was mediocre at best.. zero flavor and way over microwaved ... a three is being nice ..

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    4 years ago

    Awesome local coffee shop. Affordably priced, and they take care of the community. I'd give 10/5 if I could.

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    5 years ago

    Friendly, fast, healthy and fresh! Cheapest lox bagel in the city and the bagel was fresh.

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    4 years ago

    One of my favorite spots for a breakfast sandwich! And you can't beat the prices too!

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    They make delicious sandwiches and are great, sweet and kind people. I wish there were places like this in SF.

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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.

    First time here for coffee! It's quite a popular shop and you see many sitting inside or waiting in…read moreline. Luckily we didn't have to wait a long line. It seems like there's also an upstairs but did not get the chance to check it out. I got an iced latte with their almond macadamia milk, and they're also so nice to do complimentary cold brew! So we got an extra drink for free. Trying the iced latte, it was pretty disappointing lol. I thought it would be similar to like a Hawaiian style latte with macadamia milk, but it was a lot lighter than I thought. It was definitely very nutty, but it also just tasted like water down latte. Honestly not much going on with the drink, but it does taste lighter in general. Crazy have to pay $1.50 more to add on this milk. Overall, its alright. I do like the natural lighting coming into the shop, but nothing too special.

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    View from back of the shop.
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    Yuzu macadamia cookie and orange cream latte
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    1.0 mi
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    Coffee Movement is a spot for folks who truly appreciate the simplicity of a great espresso…read more I've been to Coffee Movement a couple of times and have thoroughly enjoyed it each visit. Both locations have limited seating, though the Nob Hill location does offer a small outdoor high-top table where you can stand and enjoy your coffee. Every location I've visited has also had a line, but honestly, the service is so efficient that the wait never feels too bad. When you walk in, the ordering process is somewhat similar to Philz. You place your order with the barista who starts your drink, it gets passed down the line for preparation, and you pay at the register at the end. While you're there, you can also decide whether you'd like to grab a sweet treat to go along with your daily dose of caffeine. The coffee here is strong and bold without being bitter. Everything I've tried has been incredibly smooth. While my most recent visit was for one of their coffee flights--something I'd been wanting to try for a while--I usually stick to their cocoa cappuccino, which is small but mighty and finished with a sprinkle of cocoa, or simply a classic drip coffee. If you're looking for elaborate latte flavors and seasonal creations, this probably isn't the spot for you. But if you want a coffee that will truly wake you up and you enjoy exploring the natural flavor profiles of coffee beans, Coffee Movement is absolutely worth checking out.

    Wanted to try out the Nob Hill location since the Richmond one was so good!…read more Came by about 15 min before closing. Two of us ordered: americano $4 latte $7 (kind of high) $25 beans Americano was a bit harsh and not as smooth as the Richmond location. A bit better as ice diluted it. Latte was good. Had to ding another star since the beans for some reason went bad as well. Tossed majority of it. Will likely try the Richmond location again to check..but won't be back here. Street parking only.

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    Iced Vanilla Rosemary Latte (~$6)
    Iced Vanilla Rosemary Latte (~$6)
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    4.5
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    1.4 mi
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    I apologize in advance for not taking more pictures of our drinks and both Sweet n Savory snackies…read more Last weekend we booked a room right across the street from this place and said we would give it a go. Day one was outstanding. We each had our coffee. I ordered a Spanish latte and my lover had the date cinnamon latte. Both were wonderful. He also had Turkish coffee because we were just starting our day. I'm not about that life lol so I was good with my latte. Day two we splurged a little more and had Bee bites, a potato turnover, and a beef turnover. We also had the same lattes because why the heck not? Day three was a sad day when we had to leave home, but not without stopping and grabbing a bunch of snacks to go. I wish I had taken more pictures, but I was more eager to get the food and drink in my mouth than to pop my phone out and waste time. Sorry, not sorry.

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    Pistachio latte
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    4.1
    (3.5k reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Walked in on the early evening of 05/22/26 to be snapped at by the waitress handling the tables…read morenear the entrance so thought we would either leave or be in for a bad evening. WRONG We managed to find a table for the 6 of us, including a disabled member, in the back. The waitress and the gentleman assisting her could not have been nicer!! The drinks and food came quickly and was amazingly delicious ( although reviews said it would be)!!! The gentleman employee was especially attentive to assisting the disabled member of our group, even helping her stand and get around. Could not be happier except for not living closer to frequent Buena Vista more often. (PS... had items from gift shop shipped and they were packaged so very well and arrived cross- country within one week) Great experience

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    The Buena Vista
    The Buena Vista
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