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    HI NRG

    4.6 (73 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Matt N.

    The employees that helped us out were very LO NRG. When trying to ask about the different kinds of coffees and roasts they had, I was given very short answers that felt pretentious and that I was looked down upon for not knowing in the first place. For the price, you'd expect more volume of coffee instead of dixie cup. The vibe here is kinda the epitome of gentrification in SF. It was my first time having an espresso tonic and I did enjoy the drink very much. However, it's not hard to mess up pulling an espresso shot and pouring it into a glass of bottles tonic water.

    Jacqueline C.

    Liked my cappuccino. The cafe de olla was good but feels more like a coffee cinnamony drink. The line moved at a good pace and coffee served quickly. I love the wine crates hanging from the ceiling and vintage records. At night this place is turned to a wine bar. Staff was very friendly.

    Cafe de olla
    Kamy T.

    Stopped by this spot before when they had a pop up take over, but finally managed to catch HI NRG at their own spot. They sell DAK beans which is a good indicator that they know what they're doing. The barista working was kind and personable. Ordered their cafe de olla for $6. The espresso was noticeably smooth and not bitter at all, solid taste notes. Not overly sweet with the condensed milk. However, I was disappointed with the first sip that my drink was just lukewarm -- I wish they steamed the milk longer so it was hot and more pleasant to drink. There was a line of people behind me, but still no need to rush the drinks. Inside is a spot for people to hang out and chill, albeit decently loud music playing.

    Coffee and Vinyl
    Lisa X.

    First noticed HI NRG at High Treason about a year ago. It started as a pop-up coffee project and now with more consistent hours serving coffee by day. Then High Treason wine bar resume by night. It's a coffee & DJ + vinyl experience with fun coffee party vibes. Focusing on small single origin third-wave coffee (meaning: artisanal and origin-focused) and pour over. They are known for their specialty drink, Cafe de Olla. Recently revisited and they were out of a few drinks so I just got their espresso, add oat milk. Lightly aromatic and smooth. Recommend. Located inside High Treason Wine Bar on Clement and 6th Ave.

    Cafe de Olla
    Anh T.

    On a weekday afternoon, HI NRG was crowded with people studying/working and other customers enjoying free coffee samples from a visiting distributor. After waiting around five minutes in line, I tried their cafe de olla, and it was excellent! It was warm, comforting, and perfectly spiced. The cinnamon flavor came through without being overpowering, and the drinks were on the smaller size served in unique glass cups. Even though the cups were small, the quality of the drink showed. Would definitely come back to try this strong caffeinated drink again along with some of their other unique offerings!

    Caili C.

    Loved the vibes here and how spacious the interior is with high ceilings and a ton of natural lighting! I've been wanting to check out Hi NRG after seeing it being praised on a lot of top coffee shop in SF lists and came by close to closing time on a Saturday. Luckily since people were filing out we were able to order quickly and grabbed a seat for a bit. The menu is simple as they really let their beans speak for themselves. I opted for an oat cappuccino which was super smooth and well-balanced. The baristas are so nice as well and the overall experience was exceptional! I'll definitely need to find time to come on a weekday so I can enjoy the space for longer! Also, I didn't realize walking in that in the evenings, the space turns into High Treason which I've actually been to before for after dinner drinks.

    Janice J.

    | Friday March 13, 2026 | I love the name of the place so we decided to come and check it out; plus my bf needed coffee It's @hightreasonsf at night but @hinrg_sf by day! Biscuit by @vinegary_personality I got the cafe de olla cinnamon cappuccino for $6 and Steve got the pour over for $8. There was only like 2 people ahead of us luckily and grateful that they went over the options i.e background info and a sample despite the handful of people behind us. The baristas were hella chill and friendly. Walking distance from our spot but drove just in case there was a long line and luckily we're able to score a parking spot right out front! We got our drinks togo since I had a busy morning of emails but we were able to enjoy our drinks for a little bit and this yummy biscuit that was the last one while they prepared the pour over. The drinks only come in one size so I do wish they came bigger. It was cool that they had vinyl for sale which luckily for our piggy bank we didn't see anything.

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    Eric A.

    10/10 amazing. This is your place if you don't like sugar drinks and instead let the coffee shine through for you. I have been coming since they opened this permanent pop-up. I find myself here everyday if not every week. I usually get an Americano as of late but my usual drink is a cortado, the batch coffee is also great. The owners are great as well and will help guide you to the right coffee.

    Briana H.

    I'm here for the vibes. The aesthetics are nice with music and high ceilings. The decor is pretty cool. I appreciate the thought that went into designing the art and what I mean by that are the wine crates posted against the wall. They're pretty nifty to look at. The coffee was standard, but not special. Overall, it was a chill experience and I recommend dropping in.

    iced latte - $5
    Alexis M.

    Visited HI NRG while I was in the area and had a great experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the cafe itself is super cute with a really cozy ambience. I ordered an iced latte and thought the coffee quality was excellent, though the drink size was a bit small. Overall, definitely a cute spot to check out if you're in the Richmond area!

    Wine bar but cafe during day w/ live dj
    Jenny D.

    Olla coffee: 5/5 smooth espresso, perfectly sweet just to wish it came with more Iced latte: 5/5 so smooooth perfect roast. I'm salivating rn Beautiful wine bar with open seating--even during cafe hours. the baristas are so fun to talk to and live DJ was sick. Had a great time here. Tip: come on a Sunday late morning early afternoon and walk through the Richmond farmers market. It's huge!

    Planted by the Turntables
    Juan V.

    Walking in San Francisco you are bound to run into a coffee shop. There is always an establishment with different types of coffees from all over the world. Whether it's the International Coffee Festival or the local mom and pops coffee shop it seems coffee brings people together throughout the day. One place which helps energize people during the day and brings a different vibe and different type of energy is HI NRG. Back on a San Francisco Summer stroll also known as early Autumn there is a place which has a unique vibe for a coffee shop in the area. Step in Hi NRG during the day ( High Treason in the evening)and it feels you are stepped into day club without the dancing and people are just vibing among themselves. You will see lots of wine bottles and wine crates along with turntables ,vinyl records , and art pieces on the wall. It feels like an art gallery opening .They have a minimalist coffee menu so I tried the Iced Cafe de Olla. It was strong coffee and it was tasty. I only wished they offered a bigger cup because after I drank it I thought I had a hole in my cup because it was gone after three sips. Overall a good place to enjoy a coffee or some wine. Come alone or come with your "tribe "which you feel the "vibe" which is kind of hard to "describe"they have a wine club via High Treason which on a month to month basis you can "subscribe" On Clement street you will see a HI NRG "sign " inside where they "combine " and "intertwine " both both offerings of coffee and " wine"

    Americano and some Dak beans
    Megan A.

    THE best in the bay. Period. I could wax on and on truly, but it really is up to you. If you are truly a coffee connoisseur this is the place to go. No question.

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    Nice coffee. Whatever you order, it meets the expectations. Nice ambiance as well. Owners are chill.

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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.

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