Giant Scoop Cafe

love this coffee shop to chill and especially to work at! plenty of tables and seating, charging…read moreoutlets, free wifi, and a bathroom are all available, plus it's open late. service is super friendly - they make you feel completely at home here. they also have a tv and play sports games sometimes so you could come hang and watch a game there! they seem to serve a huge variety of drinks, including traditional middle eastern tea or coffee as well as specialty espresso and matcha beverages with lots of flavor options. they also serve sweets like baklava, cheesecakes, and milk cakes, in addition to savory bites like meat/cheese pies. i like that they kind of have something for every craving! i was super impressed by their drinks and food. as someone who is picky about iced lattes, their iced latte ratio is on point. i only tried the coffee so i can't speak to the matcha, but my friend and i really enjoyed the spanish latte and the date latte. they have a large selection of milks including soy, which is always nice. for food, we got their spicy chicken pie. the dough was really fresh & soft with a slight chew and the chicken was so flavorful (and honestly pretty spicy). overall i have nothing bad to say about this place! i think it's an awesome place to get work done or chill with friends. i'll probably be back at some point to try their sweet pastries and assortment of other drinks.

My friend recommended this cafe in the Mission and we decided to give it a try. They have a large…read moremenu of drinks, pastries, cakes, sandwiches, and baked goods. I ordered the Iced Finjan Latte and Pistachio Baklava. I got my caffeine fix from the latte and enjoyed the flavor as well. The Pistachio Baklava also made for a sweet breakfast. If you're looking for something even more sweet, get the Pistachio Milk Cake, which made for a yummy treat.

Photo 1: Montage of images from Finjan Qahwa

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Deliciousness walnut baklava

Pinhole Coffee

4.5(295 reviews)

1.2 mi•Bernal Heights

Nice neighborhood coffee shop in a Bernal Heights near a park to enjoy . Pastry and coffee to enjoy!read more

Our favorite local coffee shop. The drinks are carefully…read moremade Normal big selection of drinks. They feature different roasters and have a nice selection of baked goods too. They have ample seating inside with good calm music, and a great outdoor parklet. Staff if helpful and knowledgeable

A beautiful Piccolo, thank you Pinhole!

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Such a cute logo. Piccolo

Noe Cafe

4.1(134 reviews)

2.0 mi•Noe Valley

Was driving around and found this place…read more They had a pop up crepe thing outside so you could get some freshly made crepes if you're hungry. Got their fresh mango matcha latte and wow, the mango is sweet and freshly pureed. Unlike Super Dupers Mango Tajin shake which is sour and pulpy. This mango is legit good. Would definitely come back here to try their fresh orange juice and lemonade and other drinks!

A lot of pastry, toast, and matcha choices! However, the only syrup available for lattes is…read morevanilla. There is a super cute dog that roams around the cafe and there is outdoor seating as well. The aesthetics in this cafe is amazing and the staff are very friendly, would come back!

This barista made my latte and it was delightful. Look how cute this coffee shop is.

March drink specials: Ube white mocha and New Orleans latte

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Noe Cafe, is a wonderful neighborhood cafe. for the moment no indoor seating.

Progressive Grounds

4.0(459 reviews)

1.1 mi•Bernal Heights

My favorite for a casual solo lunch. Serene garden patio in the back, quiet & cozy ambiance with…read morejust enough cushioned bench seats, stack of local newspapers in the back room, and I love me a kefta wrap.

Very quiet and quaint cafe in Bernal Heights…read more Plenty of seating, beautiful window and natural lightening. Also a wealth of outlets against the wall in the front of the store by the register. Great place to study. Chai Latte wasn't great. Extremely sweet, not spicy. They use a concentrated chai and mix with milk. You can ask for heavier chai content while ordering, no extra charge. Nonetheless, service is fast and everyone is super friendly.

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Almond latte

CoffeeShop

4.6(435 reviews)

1.6 mi•Bernal Heights

Good coffee every time, good pastries every time, and I love the baristas!! Shoutout Jissel for…read morebeing so kind and warm and welcoming whenever I see her there

I'm fourteen years late on this but better late on this than my period. J/k!…read more With all the new trendy coffee shops opening up in the city, Coffeeshop remains a UNICORN. Opening in 2012, this little closet-sized coffee shop has expanded to two other locations in the city: The Mission and Dogpatch. Outdoor seating only. So what makes Coffeeshop unique? (1) Iced Sherpa! Cold brew hand-blended with Oatly oat milk and coconut oil...deliciously rich, incredibly silky and frothy, with a bold, roasty coffee flavor. (2) They use coffee ice cubes so it doesn't dilute your drink. (3) They do NOT charge extra for alternative milks. (4) Housemade Pastries - variety of savory and sweet croissants, savory muffin, pound cake, and cookies. They can warm up your pastry. (5) AHHMAZING customer service - upbeat, friendly, and hella efficient...there's only one staff holding it down at all times, as the cashier and barista. (6) Dog-friendly - free dog treats available! (7) Restroom available. (8) Free wifi if you wanna work al fresco.

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Lemon Pistachio Pound Cake

Bernal Basket

4.6(63 reviews)

1.1 mi•Bernal Heights

Saw a friend post about this place saying it was the best jambon beurre she has had in the states…read moreso I had to try it. I agree it's definitely a top jambon beurre and I also tried the chicken caesar baguette sandwich was also great. The cinnamon bun here was also one of the better ones I have had in a very long time so that was a nice treat. Lots of other great looking pastries, sandwiches, cookies, etc, so will have to come back try some other things. It's a small unassuming place from the outside but easy enough to find. Parking on Cortland I find can be a little difficult at times but usually I can find a spot on one of the side roads fairly easily during the day. WIll definitely be back. Staff were quite friendly as well.

Bernal Basket is a neighborhood bakery, that is more than just a bakery…read more If you haven't been here, you definitely need to put this on your list of must try when you're in Bernal Heights/ SF. They offer a wonderful variety of both sweet and savory pastries, and they also have lunch items such as made in house pizza ( I definitely will be back to try the pizza!) which looks absolutely delicious! We grabbed a couple different pastries to try, and the pastries were good, but the savory selection was delicious! Banana loaf slice: this was a generous slice that was moist and tasty, but it really missed with the overall flavor profile of banana. Almond croissant: a properly made croissant should be late and buttery and the almond croissant just wasn't. It tasted more like a dinner roll than it did a croissant. There was barely any almond flavor in it, and I would take a pass on this next time. The seasonal Cherry tomato pastry: go now! You want to try this while they are making it. This savory pastry is such a perfect breakfast/brunch pastry. The flavor profile is absolutely phenomenal, and it is mouth watering and delicious. It's filled with different cheeses, and topped with tomatoes. We heated up, and that was the game changer. The cheese was gooey and melty. Mmmm, mmmm, good! The staff is nice and helpful, and they were very welcoming. The case is filled with so many options, there's something for everyone!

Plain Croissant | $4.50

Cinnamon Roll | $5

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Martha & Brothers Coffee

4.2(274 reviews)

1.0 mi•Bernal Heights

After a long 5k run on a Rainy San Francisco day , my husband treated me to a new place for coffee…read morewe have not ever tried ! . As you walk in the interior is so spacious , it's purple and has wooden accents . The baristas and staff are so sweet ! . I get really shy when I go in a new coffee place ( I've had bad experiences ) . But not here at Martha's ! , They Made me feel right at home ! . I was so unsure on what to get , but one of the baristas asked me what I liked and he gave me an option of a tres leches latte , and boy was it love at for sip ! ! ! . Since my first time I've been back about 5 times and I've brought my mom with me for her to try ! , she loved it and also started to talk to Martha about the pastries and just made a nice connection ! . I stopped by today , and Martha remembered my order , that felt really nice . Parking isn't that great because the street is so saturated but please do not let that deter you from stopping by circle around a couple of times it's worth it ! ! . Thank you to Martha , to the whole staff for being amazing The friendly staff with always have me back , rain or shine ! every single time ! .

On my way south out of SF, I was looking for a coffee spot to stop and grab a drink and a bite…read more Martha & Bros had decent reviews and was in the way. I was pleasantly surprised by the offerings when I arrived. Tons of food options, and a solid selection of flavored lattes too. Me and my wife got a couple drinks and a brownie. Both of our drinks were quite good. Strong flavor and on the sweeter side (how we like it). The brownie also was surprisingly good. Definitely worth stopping in if you are in the area.

Morning glory cake is wonderful with a cappuccino!

Americano with hot milk and whip

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Martha & Bros Coffee Company

3.9(282 reviews)

1.8 mi•Noe Valley

After a long 5k run on a Rainy San Francisco day , my husband treated me to a new place for coffee…read morewe have not ever tried ! . As you walk in the interior is so spacious , it's purple and has wooden accents . The baristas and staff are so sweet ! . I get really shy when I go in a new coffee place ( I've had bad experiences ) . But not here at Martha's ! , They Made me feel right at home ! . I was so unsure on what to get , but one of the baristas asked me what I liked and he gave me an option of a tres leches latte , and boy was it love at for sip ! ! ! . Since my first time I've been back about 5 times and I've brought my mom with me for her to try ! , she loved it and also started to talk to Martha about the pastries and just made a nice connection ! . The friendly staff with always have me back , rain or shine ! . I stopped by today , and Martha remembered my order , that felt really nice . Rain or shine I will be back every single time ! . Parking isn't that great because the street is so saturated but please do not let that deter you from stopping by circle around a couple of times it's worth it ! ! . Thank you to Martha , to the whole staff for being amazing every single time !

Popped in for a quick matcha at the end of the day before my drive home and it was great. Also got…read morethe lemon poppy seed cake and it was amazing.

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The Epicurean Trader

4.4(172 reviews)

1.1 mi•Bernal Heights

Great shop and the selections were great! But the guy who works at the store today was oddly rude…read more Ruined my whole experience. Didn't say a single word to me and was just shaking his head as he rung up the few items I had. Didn't say thanks or bye like he absolutely hated his job. Late Afternoon shift on 7/15, yall should check in on that guy.

Excellent spirit selection and thoughtfully curated chocolate. Great place if you need a quick and…read morespecial gift or just to treat yourself! One of their delicious cheeses and fresh local ACME baked goods. Love having ET in the neighborhood.

1.6 mi•Bernal Heights, Mission

Chocolate & coffee wall

Fill your own olive oils & vinegars

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Noeteca Wine Bar

4.3(540 reviews)

If you're looking for a slightly upscale drinks with friends and food for the table, Noeteca is the…read moreright spot! We had a group of five sharing, incredible, red wine and table charcuterie. The wine was fantastic. I highly recommend the Beaujolais! The charcuterie was fantastic and the bread was so soft and fresh. I liked how the charcuterie with salami came with these vinegary-onions and pepperoncinis. We had such a good time in the service was great! The space was very clean, the outdoor area is wonderful. It was just a little windy that day. The server was very kind and helpful, he had great recommendations! I really enjoyed my time there and I can't wait to go back with more friends!

Used to go here all the time over a decade ago and it was amazing. I am fairly sure it's under a…read morenew management probably for sometime, and while they were super nice and they clearly kept many of the same menu items, the quality has gone downhill a bit. The salmon on a thin flatbread was tasty, but again it didn't quite have that next level chef taste to it more standard corner Café than anything. We also got the beet salad, which honestly felt a bit like it came from a can and had bottled Italian dressing put on top of it. The people were super nice. The location is amazing and overall, I'll probably go back, but the quality is not the same as it used to be. I'd honestly rate it 3.5, but you can't do half star ratings. Always been a pet peeve of mine about yelp. Dogs ok outside.

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Roldan G.

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3 years ago

giant scoop cafe banging on my chest fkthe other side all my homies hate the other side

Valerie N.

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17 years ago

their fried chickens is a lot better than kfc. yummms!!

Winnie L.

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14 years ago

Love their ice cream!

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