very friendly staff in a hidden little coffee shop!! worth the effort to visit if you're already in…read morethe area. 10/10 iced orange blossom cappuccino it was so unique and not too sweet, great balance of bitter and citrus and espresso.

I planned this visit to Golden Goat in about 5 seconds on a train platform about 30 miles away with…read morethat handy dandy tool called Google Maps. We already knew we needed food and drink before even setting a foot on San Francisco pavement. With a couple of zooms, swipes, and taps Golden Goat was determined winner. Close to Caltrain, check; serves tea and coffee, double check; will have a bathroom, done. With this kind of limited inspection a few things were not realized. It's a teeny tiny place located around the corner from the physical address. Customer traffic seems to stem heavily from nearby workers--all young with the customary key cards hanging from their waistbands and all engaged in conversations that sound like out of office meetings. The line stretching into the alley is scary long when you need something now, now, now. But if you have a little time and want to stop somewhere that feels special and a treat, Golden Goat works. I ordered a pretty boring drink because I wanted a tasty, too. The espresso had good flavor and it was the first time a barista treated me to some steamed milk art. The croissant was so flaky and flavorful, the best I've ever had. They even offered to heat it which I immediately accepted. Bonus points to the fact that the restroom is not under lock and key or code.

Such a hidden gem cafe inside an actual retail store right by Union Square! It's surprisingly…read morespacious and such a great spot for remote workers who need a place to work or get some work done. I got the brown sugar latte and almond croissant, and surprisingly, the croissant was SO good! It was perfectly sweet, really moist and soft on the inside, and a great size too. Definitely one of those pastries that pairs perfectly with a latte. The brown sugar latte was also really good and perfectly sweetened, just the way I like it! The cafe is super clean and has a bathroom available, which is always a plus. Such a cute and unexpected spot in the middle of the city. Definitely worth checking out if you're around Union Square!

i love painted leopards! rawr. this is a very nice bougie modern sleek place that somehow still…read morefeels super approachable. located inside the realreal. well lemme tell ya that coffee is realer. also its on maiden lane so nice for photo ops. besides aesthetic i don't know much about this area since i'm like...broke... i saw someone go into a shop for suit appointments. IN THIS ECONOMY??? APPOINTMENTS FOR CLOTHES??? i've never heard of that. i spend all my money on coffee and gas. this is crazy ANYWAY they specialize in salvadorian coffee. seasonals are fun - salted honey seems promising! no matcha JUST COFFEE so suck it you performative feminist. service is fast and sweet, paper cups only. i got the cortado with their light roast natural. smelled like cinnamon raisin bread, tasted crisp! the note was stone fruit - i definitely got more of a unripe plum flavor. idk these latin american beans are always so fruity with a sour citrusy aftertaste. if you like more washed floral stuff it probably isn't your jam. i think it was not bad though! knocking off a star cause the milk was steamed a touch too hot. other than that not bad, would come back to try their other lot. seems like they rotate a bit. they're keeping it real so go try

Really cute spot! I've been seeing the honeycomb latte and had to try it. Stopped by in the morning…read moreand it was pretty busy. Cute little shop where people were gathering but also working. The latte was so great! I was worried it was going to be too sweet but the honey wasn't overpowering.

Been on my list to check out and finally got to try it over the weekend! Had to try the blueberry…read morematcha since blueberries and matcha are both my favorites, so why not?! I honestly should've gotten a bigger size because it was SO good! The blueberry and matcha went perfectly together, and now it's definitely my go to whenever I see blueberry matcha on the menu. The pastries were so delicious too! Cute interior, and the baristas were super nice and welcoming. Definitely enjoyed my visit and would come back!

This local coffee chain is certainly multiplying. There's a popular one on the ground floor of the…read moreSF Public Utilities Commission about a block away. I only discovered that one when I was serving on a jury. Now I've discovered this smaller operation when I was ironically on my way to Philz. Even though I was uncertain whether it was opened exclusively for UC Law students and faculty, I decided to give it a try. There was only one person behind the counter, and she was handling the same robust menu as the other location. I ordered the $6.50 Cold Brew and found it quite refreshing (Photo 10). There's the added benefit of a spacious lounge with cafe tables, couches and the kind of isolated chairs you'd find at the airport. I just might hang here and pretend to study for the bar. COFFEE - 4 stars...a fine cold brew on a warm day AMBIANCE - 4 stars...lots of room and pretty quiet SERVICE - 4 stars...an industrious barista TOTAL - 4 stars...it's the law CORRESPONDING REVIEWS SPRO (Golden Gate Ave): https://yelp.to/ZsorHMFWdu SPRO (Church St): https://yelp.to/KGjKqTR6yP Philz (Civic Center): https://yelp.to/gNoVI7KZwD RELATED - Exploring the Civic Center? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/B--pPiGrzF

Came in around 9am after a morning jog and really enjoyed the space…read more It's located inside UCSF law school/civic center on the left when you walk in, Although it's pretty obvious. I ordered the orange blossom which is a drink with honey, orange extract, espresso, and milk. It was pretty good, just the right amount of orange extract and honey so it's not overly sweet. I also ordered a breakfast burrito with sausage and that was also pretty yummy. The service was pretty quick even though it seemed like there was one guy doing everything, from ordering to making the drinks. Will be coming back in the future to try their other drinks!

Asian-inspired cafe drinks in a hustle and bustling area!…read more I came to Paper Son on a Thursday morning around 8 AM and the line to get in was intense because of their Tano pop up. I have actually been to Paper Son more than a handful of times and have personally enjoyed a lot of yummy baked goods from Tano, but today I wanted to focus my review specifically on Paper Son. That being said, if you come here on a weekday, I highly recommend you order outside via QR code for drinks and wait until the time they ask you to come pick up. This will save so much time rather than deciding if you need to wait in line or figure out if you can skip it. Heads up for Paper Son: they have some seating, but this is more of a quick chat/grab and go spot and probably not recommended for WFH (even though I have done it before). What I appreciate about Paper Son is their unique drinks like their Guava Cloud and Thai Tea Cloud, but now also my personal favorite, their Pandan Aerocano. I love how strong the pandan flavor is and how frothy and creamy they made the americano. It was the most unique version of an americano I've had, and it might be one of the best. Highly recommend you check Paper Son out if you are in the area. They have some cool pop up collabs! Tano is their staple, but I have also seen Komakse host here before, as well as Chen's Coffee pour overs.

Been on my list to check out, but unfortunately I didn't really enjoy either the Guava Pillow…read moreCoffee or the Ube Salt Bread. As a Korean, I've tried so many different salt breads, and this one tasted pretty different from what I'm used to. I personally didn't really like it. The bottom was way too oily, and the ube cream tasted a little too artificial for me. The guava coffee wasn't really my favorite either. Maybe I should've just gone with a regular coffee or matcha instead! The cafe can get pretty crowded, and it's not ideal if you're looking for a place to work remotely with your laptop since there isn't much seating. They do have a few outdoor seats, though, so it could be nice for a quick chat on a good-weather day. I'd say it's better for grab-and-go.

La Canela is a must! Not too sweet not too bold. Perfectly balanced…read more Great vibes, great food, and great management!

My lone visit consisted of buying two empanadas for lunch, but I had no coffee. I ordered on the…read morecomputer at the counter, which was easy enough. There was no indication that any person was working on my order, but I was able to get my food order after 10 minutes. The empanadas were a bit smaller than I expected and a little expensive, but were tasty overall. The place is spacious with a very calm environment.

This place is rather small, but definitely a local mysterical coffee space that y'all should…read moresupport in the Tenderloin! It's easily a 2 minute walk from the 38 bus stop going west towards Japantown, and while it's hard to find parking, the coffee shop is usually always pretty bustling. Though small, the ambiance and the energy are always top notch -- you can never deny it! The service was quick and efficient -- and it works perfect for professionals who are in a rush to get to meetings. I got quite a few things at Scullery -- a latte with a savory bread toast (they had sadly ran out of the sweet option so I aimed for the savory option this time around). The bread was really crunchy and very soft -- especially filling with the savory taste as well!

We got to check out Scullay Coffee recently. The space is very small with only a few counter seats,…read morebut it was cute overall. They also had a couple of little outdoor seats . We ordered two drinks and a toast. After waiting about 15 minutes for only one drink came out, I asked about the second drink. The barista said they were out of ingredients to make it. They offered substitutions, but after looking over the menu, three other drinks I picked also couldn't be made because they were missing ingredients. At that point I just asked them to make whatever they could. We ended up and a Burnt Carmel latte and I think he made some sort of pistachio latte. They were both good, but I do wish the temperature was a bit warmer. The avocado toast was mixed for me. They were generous with the avocado and it tasted fresh, which I appreciated. But the tomato topping wasn't my favorite -- the chunks tasted more like canned stewed tomatoes, so I ended up picking most of them off. Overall, nice people, but the long wait and limited menu availability made the experience not our favorite . The location is also not the best .... But San Francisco in general is not in the best shape currently!

The barista was incredibly kind and helpful in recommending a drink. I ended up trying the…read morelimited-time Blossom drink, which is made with elderberry syrup that gives it a subtle floral flavor. It was absolutely delicious! It's probably the most expensive coffee I've ever bought since I'm usually a matcha drinker, but it was definitely worth trying. I'd happily order it again.

I'm a blue bottle OG - been drinking it since around 2012. I really like this new location. Oak…read morechairs, and windows for a lot of light. The staff are friendly too! I got a hot small Bella Donavan and iced Nola. I forgot they don't do pour overs for the coffee of the day but it was still fresh, piping hot and the same taste as though I would have done a pour over with it at home. Oh and my black coffee was filled to the rim!!! I went here bc I decided to get croissants next door at ariscault. And I would keep coming back but this location is actually further away from me.