Walked by this small coffee shop a number of times. Always has a line so it must be popular. FInally tried it out and fortunately went early enough that it was only a 5 min wait. - grapefruit espresso tonic - grapefruit tonic, yuzu juice, simple syrup, espresso - I've really been into espresso tonics recently and this was very refreshing - banana bread cappuccino - homemade cinnamon banana syrup, spresso, milk, black walnut bitters, cinnamon powder, cocoa powder - was really impressed how they captured the banana bread flavor. Warming and nostalgic. Perfect for a cooler morning I really like the two coffees I tired. $6-7 is a bit on the steeper side so definitely not an every day coffee but def worth a nice coffee outing. read more

Golden Goat Coffee - Grapefruit espresso tonic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

A cute small-operations spot tucked away in an alley, but definitely worth stopping by. Their coffee has nice gentle tones; matcha was on the light side. Noting that there's no seating aside from a small bench outside, so this is more of a grab-n-go situation than a sit-down vibe. read more

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Finally got around to trying Golden Goat Coffee after having it bookmarked for so long! I came on a Wednesday afternoon an hour before closing and the line was still pretty long! They often stop the line closer to the closing time so I would recommend coming as early as possible! Golden Goat Coffee is literally a hidden gem as it's tucked away on an alley street. They're on Varney Place and kind of in front of Shell, so on the other side of Brannan street. Their store is super small, so it's more of a grab and go spot. However, they do have a clean bathroom (which can be rare in SF!). The line usually goes by pretty fast and they're even faster making the drinks! We opted to order the daily special drink, which was a Blueberry Matcha Latte! I honestly think their matcha is smooth and solid and the blueberry bottom adds a sweet, fruity touch. I definitely want to come by another time for their other seasonal and daily special drinks! read more

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First time here, we were walking to a giants game and came across this place. There was quite a line but the banana bread cappuccino was worth it. It was great! It's a small place so you get your coffee and go. Try it!! read more

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Glad I got here when I did, right at opening, because there was a big line that started to form only moments after that. Not only because of the line, but because the coffee was delicious and a perfect way to start my day. I had seen this place on one of my neighborhood walks, and the line I had seen previously caught my interest. This particular day I went with the Honey Lavender Latte, which was so good. I tend to like my coffee a little on the sweeter side, and although this maybe wasn't as sweet as I would have liked, I completely enjoyed it. Additionally, their daily menu didn't list the Golden Goat Latte, which is what I definitely wanted to try, given their name. They notified me you can still order it, even if it isn't listed. Keep that in mind, in case you also don't see a particular drink listed. Great coffee, great location. read more

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You know you are in SF when you stand in a 15 person deep line for a cup of coffee. Despite the wait time of 20 minutes, was it worth it? Probably not. We had the Honey Lavender Latte and a drip coffee. It was ok, but nothing special. Note that if you go for a cold coffee and ask for no ice, you'll only get the drink 3/4th full. It is in an alleyway, and there is practically no seating inside except for a couple of benches for folks waiting for their order. There is a small gender neutral bathroom. read more

Golden Goat Coffee - Honey lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Golden Goat has been at the top of my cafe list forever! With my best friend home, the one girl I can always cafe hop with, we started our morning here. We both really enjoyed our drinks and the vibe. The cafe reminds me of what I'd find in Asia. A hidden cafe down an alley, literally. It took us some time to find it, but when we did, it was like a watering hole. Ordering is simple: stand in line, order, and pay, then wait to be called. They have a couple of small benches inside, but people primarily grab and go. The vibes were all that--friendly, trendy, and hip. They're also dog-friendly, which is a plus in my eyes. Our drinks came out fast and were good. I really wanted to try their pandan drink, but unfortunately, they didn't have it available. Instead, I got an Iced Banana Bread Matcha with Oat Milk. It was superb. A prevalent banana flavor with some nuttiness and sweetness. It was well-balanced and creamy. I'd order it again. My best friend enjoyed her drink, too! Golden Goat Coffee is a hidden gem in the city and is worth a visit. I would love to come back to try their pandan drink finally! Parking is limited to the street, since they're off 3rd Street. read more

Golden Goat Coffee - Banana Bread Matcha (Oat Milk) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is a cute spot for coffee, and some uniquely flavored lattes. There's not much seating inside, so it's more of a grab and go spot. I got the banana bread latte and liked it! I asked for less sweetness, which the barista was able to accommodate. The drink was creamy and spiced well. They have other fun flavors on their menu that I'd like to try in the future! read more

Golden Goat Coffee - Banana bread latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped by Golden Goat on a rainy morning for much needed coffee and I was excited to try their housemade lattes. I ended up getting their banana bread latte after I heard they ran out of the seasonal orange cinnamon syrup. It turned out to be delicious! The banana bread latte had a strong banana flavor with tasting artificial or too sweet. It smelled amazing with the coffee aroma and I think it may be the best specialty latte I've had in a while. I'll definitely be back to try their other flavors (the cardamom also spoke to me!). It's a small space with only a couple of benches for seating but such a cute cafe that reminds me of the hole-in-wall specialty coffee shops in Asia. read more

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Unfortunately they didn't have the pandan banana matcha which I've heard so much about, but I tried the banana bread cappuccino, which was good! It was very smooth and lightly sweet -- very drinkable. I didn't taste any banana though. It's also a pretty small cup though for the price. The baristas are super friendly and quick. Although there was a line on a Friday at the 11am, it moved pretty fast. There isn't really any seating inside. Most of the pastries were sold out so I would come earlier nest time. I will be back for the matcha! read more

Golden Goat Coffee - banana bread cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Golden Goat has a golden atmosphere! The barista taking my order was so kind! Several customers who came in were chatting with one of the other baristas, so it was very clear to see that the staff here establishes good connections with their customers. I got an iced banana bread cappuccino less sweet, and it was good. I am so glad I got to try it! What a fun menu item! My sister loves their vanilla lattes. I will be back next time I'm in SF. read more

Golden Goat Coffee - Iced banana bread cappuccino :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

This tiny hole-in-the-wall hidden gem towards the one-way street at the side of the building was worth a visit! Came here late when it looked like closing time, but stayed opened! Luckily, the only drink I could get is the drip coffee with goats milk. Not as bold as I expected; would be better off for a decaf. Might be back once I made it to Golden Goat Coffee just in time. read more

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Cafe is very small, more or less a walk up and go situation, located in an alley. There are a few stools/ benches to sit and wait for your coffee but not really any tables to hang out at and get comfortable. I ordered the orange blossom cappuccino from their specials with almond milk - 10/10. Latte art came out beautifully and the flavor was divine, not too sweet. I could tell they use high quality espresso. Baristas were friendly and attentive. read more

Golden Goat Coffee - Orange blossom cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Somehow this became one of my favorite matcha spots in the city, and it's a pity it's tucked away in a little corner in Mission Bay (with difficult to access hours)! Small cute space (but def not a space to go do work) - I'm sure it gets busy on weekends but for me it wasn't too bad on a weekday! Unfortunately, they rotate flavors so they didn't have what I wanted (pandan matcha) but I got to try the honey lavender matcha. The matcha wasn't powdery or bitter, was well-balanced in terms of flavor, and they pulled off the lavender without making it taste like I was eating soap - always a plus. I want to return to try their other flavors (and hopefully they bring the ones they've had before back!). Just because the hours and location and space inside are a bit rough for customers, overall: 4.5/5 (rounded up) read more

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I love going here! It's super convenient and close to work. It's nice to go here with my coworkers and we can walk to the park after to chat :) It's a small place in the alley way. Sometimes the line can be quite long but service is fast. I also love that they have some unique drinks to try. There are also pastry options and chocolate chip cookies. My go to is the iced vanilla matcha latte! read more

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Brutal honesty: The matcha isn't great. Despite the beautiful color and innovative flavors (pandan banana!), the most prominent flavor was banana & milk. I couldn't taste the matcha & I wasn't sure if the pandan was really there. The drink didn't taste like much. I do hope the coffee is better & if I am in the area I will stop by, but probably won't go out of my way again. read more

Golden Goat Coffee - pandan banana matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

They make a really good flat white. I wanted to try something with goat milk when I was there but they were apparently out. When that happens they restock within the week. I probably will go back to try it. read more

Came on a Saturday a little before noon and there was already 10 parties in front. Overall took about 30 mins to get our drinks. Baristas were friendly despite how busy they were. Theres only 2 people making drinks so be prepared to wait. I ordered the pandan banana matcha. It was very banana forward and did not have much matcha flavor - tasted a bit watered down. Drink look pretty and overall a good drink but doesn't really hit the spot if you were hoping for a matcha drink. Pet friendly and limited seats inside (more for waiting than hanging out). When we left the line got even longer so highly recommend coming earlier read more

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It's easy to miss this little coffee shop as it is tucked away in a street - even we had some trouble finding the place, but once you get there, it is a real treat. We were warmly welcomed on a Monday morning with a few people chatting about. The workers struck up a conversation with us after ordering and were extremely friendly! We came specifically for their seasonal banana pandan matcha latte and made it our mission to secure this drink when we found out they added it back on their menu. We got two of these and one strawberry matcha latte - all bangers. The first sip of the banana pandan matcha had me hooked. It is difficult to get all three of those flavors to stand out individually, but they did it and it was perfectly balanced. The strawberry matcha was pretty standard, but my partner enjoyed it a lot. The name does not lie, they truly are the goat. This is now one of my new favorite coffee shops in SF and we will be back! read more

Golden Goat Coffee - Banana pandan matcha, strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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You'd never know this coffee shop was here if not for the line out the door! It's tucked around the corner in a little alley, with unique coffee drinks and very customizable matcha lattes! Got a rose vanilla latte, tasted fresh, not artificial at all, very floral and staff was so sweet. They fill your cup to the brim you're definitely getting your moneys worth here. read more

Golden Goat Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

always hits!! i will never not go to bat for golden goat. this used to be a hidden gem of mine a few years ago. now anytime i visit (i only come on weekdays), the line is always at least a handful of people deep. love to see it's so popular because they deserve it. and business must be good because they didn't used to open on saturdays! it's a small space, so there isn't really seating. the benches are primarily taken by people waiting for orders, so prepare to take it to go! read more

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This is not a coffee shop that you came to seat and enjoy your coffee while on your computer. This coffee shop is very popular im SF but you come grab your Goat Coffee and leave. Usually there is a line outside. read more

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Stopped by before work and there was a decent line at 8 am. It's easy to miss if you're just walking by since it's tucked in an alley. Banana cinnamon cappuccino - normally not a cappuccino person but the banana and cinnamon caught my eye. The cappuccino was smooth and creamy and the flavors of banana and cinnamon were well balanced. Orange blossom cappuccino - I love orange flavored drinks so I was excited to see this. The orange blossom can through as an orangey and refreshing flavor. read more

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Despite the office having a full coffee bar, this is a must every time I am in the city. Employees are efficient despite the huge crowds -- Located in an alley (not too far from main sidewalk), it gets really packed at different times of the day. I took the interns here and it was almost empty. Within a few minutes of standing in line, it go completely packed and had 8 people lining out the door. The ladies working were king and did not shut down my questions of if they still had a specific item in stock (despite a sign indicating they were out). They vibe is relaxed and they do not rush you to take an order. On paper, the new seasonal drinks sound interesting but are a must try -- The last time I went here, there was an orange flavored coffee... not something you hear everyday. However, the flavors balanced well without it being overly sweet. Just a hint of citrus with the bitterness of the coffee. They also take time crafting their drinks with cute designs and presentation. Definitely a huge fan of how they are quick but pay attention to detail. Overall, fun place to try or make it a regular spot if you're close enough! read more

Golden Goat Coffee - Orange flavored latte (seasonal item) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!! Best matcha latte ever!!! The lattes were unbelievable as well! Plus the service was top notch and they knew everyone - obviously a neighborhood fav! If you are ever in the area make a huge detour and try this alley jewel! read more

Good quality coffee, I want on a weekend in the morning and there was already a long line. Expect to wait for around 20 to 30 minutes. The beans taste pretty good! Next time I will try the matcha! read more

Golden Goat Coffee - Honey lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

My boyfriend is a big fan of goat milk so I had to bring him here. I didn't realize that not every drink automatically comes with goat milk and it is $1 extra, but that was fine with us (since I personally don't enjoy goat milk). I ordered the honey lavender latte and enjoyed it since I didn't taste overly sweet or artifical and was the right blend with the coffee. My boyfriend ordered a cappuccino with goat milk and he LOVED it! The goat milk was very strong so if you're a goat milk fan, you definitely need to try this place! Parking is a bit difficult (street parking) and the alleyway it's in is narrow so keep that in mind. There's limited bench seating so we didn't stay for too long. The staff were super helpful in answering our questions and they had a great vibe. I can't wait to return and try out some of their other drinks! read more

Golden Goat Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went here before a concert on a Wednesday around noon. The place is very hidden away in an alley but definitely worth finding! The place is cramped but you can clearly see the baristas working their magic behind the register. The person at the register was incredibly nice and made small talk about the concert I was going to. I could tell they care about their work and actually enjoy working there. Unfortunately, they were sold out of majority of the drinks I wanted to try so I opted for a regular matcha latte (4/5 stars). It was a bit milkier than I like, but it was one of the easiest matcha lattes I've drank. It was almost addicting and I could taste the quality of the matcha despite the milkiness surprisingly. I hope to come back soon to try more of their speciality drinks! read more

Golden Goat Coffee - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I will kindly pass on the matcha latte. I've heard great things about the pandan matcha however so get that. Otherwise very friendly employees and space! read more

This place has some really quality coffee. I like my flavored lattes but also appreciate the taste of some well brewed coffee and I could tell this place does it right. I got the orange cappuccino and it was one of the best I've had. The flavor was subtle enough and didn't overpower the taste of the coffee. They have some unique drinks too that seem to rotate around on the menu. They are located in a secluded alley but when we came Friday morning there was already a bit of line at the door. There is no seating at this location. read more

Golden Goat Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Banana bread iced coffee was 10/10 delicious. I love banana flavored anything and when places get the flavor right and it's not artificial tasting? 10/10 in my book. It is a tiny place with just a couple of seats so would not really recommend bringing your laptop here to work unless its a weekday. Definitely a pick up your coffee to go kind of place. read more

Cute little coffee spot with street parking nearby. My husband enjoyed his drip coffee- a freshly brewed medium roast. I'm not coffee person myself, so gravitated toward the tea options. There were a few to choose from which was nice - matcha, chai, and then some regular non-latte tea options like jasmine and earl grey. They serve a really good chai here! I am pretty picky with my chai because a lot of concentrates are too sweet for me so I always ask if the chai is house-made. Theirs is not house-made, but one of the baristas said it was a really good oolong chai, so I went with it and it was sooo good! Perfect sweet and spice balance. The price was so reasonable compared to other coffee shops too! Will come back to try their matcha next time I'm in town :) read more

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It's been a minute since I've been here, so I decided to see what's new. There was a line when I went in the morning and it took ~15 minutes to order and receive my coffee. I decided to their seasonal Honey Lavender Latte ($6.00) since the description mentioned blueberry, which is not typically found in honey lavender lattes. +Drinkable temperature: Hot, but doesn't burn your mouth/tongue +Honeycomb was a unique and tasty addition. -Couldn't taste the lavender -Sloppy latte art -Blueberry powder was pretty but it didn't taste like anything. Other drinks I've tried: +Iced Pandan Banana Matcha (seasonal) -Chai Latte -Golden Goat Cappuccino -Orange Cardamom Cappuccino (seasonal) Side notes: 1.) Cold drinks will be ~50% full if no ice is requested. 2.) Limited indoor and outdoor bench seating 3.) Restroom available for customers *Verdict: Same thoughts as last time. Even though everything I've tried has been a mixed bag, I enjoy how they have a rotating menu. read more

Golden Goat Coffee - Honey Lavender Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Super quick grab n go coffee shop! The pandan syrup didn't overpower the matcha flavor and I loved the addition of the dragon fruit powder. The staff here were also really helpful with recommendations on the menu - they have rotating items read more

Golden Goat Coffee - Pandan matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Was in San Francisco for the day. We wanted to get a cup of coffee. We were able to secure a parking spot right down the street. F.Y.I. the coffee shop is in a alley. It's a really small shop. When we arrived there was a line down the alley. The wait wasn't that long. My iced honey lavender latte,was smooth but with a distinct espresso taste. This place is definitely worth a try. read more

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Whenever you see a line forming in a random alley in SF, you know something must be good! Super cute + small coffee house that makes excellent espresso beverages. They also serve an assortments of pastries that look amazing! This is not a sit-with-your-laptop kind of place. This is not a grab-a-friend-and-chat kind of place. This is a grab your coffee, walk over to South Park and enjoy the outdoors, kind of place. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable, warm and inviting. Highly recommend. read more

Golden Goat Coffee - Inside - this is the whole space. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Super cool and cute place right off the bat! Very tasty specials but quite a bit of a wait. Don't be in a rush if you come.

Staff is very kind but the coffee is extremely watered down. Very disappointing given the long lines. read more

Golden Goat Coffee - Banana bread latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

This charming, cozy cafe, tucked away in South Park, did not disappoint. I tried their orange cinnamon cappuccino with three shots of espresso and almond milk. It was absolutely delicious! The orange flavor was perfectly balanced, not overpowering at all. I have to say that this is one of the best cappuccinos I've ever had and will be back to try their other specialty drinks! read more

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Great coffee and espresso, a solid selection of pastries from a local baker (that sells at farmers markets usually). Good matcha as well.