I absolutely love this place…read more The coffee, tea and treats are all top notch. I usually try something new every single time. I love the saffron, rose and lotus milk cake. It's so delicious and makes my little girl and I so happy. Come here to destress, do some work or catch up with friends. It's an absolute joy whenever I stop by. I love it here.

I really enjoyed my visit to Delah Coffee in San Francisco. The coffee was good, but what stood out…read moreto me most was the ambiance. It has a very serene and relaxing atmosphere with a beautiful Pakistani and Middle Eastern inspired feel that makes it a nice little escape from the busyness of the city. I also enjoyed their desserts. They have a nice variety of cakes and other sweets, so there are plenty of options to choose from. Just expect them to be quite sweet. The service was decent and fairly self service. You grab your own plate, enjoy your food, and then drop everything off near the trash area when you are finished. The location is also a big plus. It is right in the middle of some of San Francisco's busiest streets and neighborhoods, with many popular sites within walking distance. Overall, it is a nice spot to slow down, enjoy some coffee and dessert, and take a little break from the city.

I have the luxury of my workplace being located in the same building as Viva Cafe…read more With a daily rotating menu, it's always fun to check out what is being served for the day. The portions are MASSIVE. It's a great value because I always have leftovers for dinner or the next day. Tucked in the lobby of 601 Montgomery, the aroma of V's food will lead you to his spot! V's food is tasty, fresh, and made with high quality ingredients. It is just him and his wife, and they are always so kind, and passionate about their food. If you're ever looking for a cozy "home cooked" meal Viva Cafe is THE place! The chimichurri sauce is my absolute favorite i get it on top of my meal every time :-) a must try if youre in the FiDi area!

My freezer is too full from too many trips to Costco. But after a while, I JUST DONT WANT TO COOK…read more I am scrolling through my favorite TGTG choices. Up pops Viva Cafe. I remember how much I liked it. It is a tiny hole in the wall, easily found by smelling the wonderful aromas. If I worked downtown, this would definitely be my go to spot. I ordered 2 meals, each had 2 pieces of chicken, rice, beans and I think cabbage. Wonderfully flavored and enough to share. It felt healthy to me, none of this unnecessary goop. Let the ingredients and spices shine. Since hubby and I shared a meal, we have one left. YAY. The owner/chef is so friendly definitely recognizing his regulars. Highly recommend.

Amazing food and great customer service would go back again ran by one guy and he does his best and…read moremakes amazing food

I was in Chinatown for the night market and noticed that this cafe was opened later than their…read morestore hours is typically stated. Their signage outside was what drew me in, the drinks looked vibrant and delicious. Upon entering the store I was greeted by who I assume is the owner of the establishment. I ordered an iced ube matcha latte and a hot mocha. Unfortunately both drinks were severely underwhelming. Just by looking at the matcha color, you could tell there was barely any matcha powder. Still i wanted to give it a chance so I took a sip. All I tasted was the oat milk, i couldnt taste any sweetness, matcha, nor ube. The mocha was a similar story, it was really watery and didn't taste remotely like mocha. Maybe I ordered the wrong drinks but it was a very unpleasant experience. Plus there were two beta fish in these small vases being used as decoration.. they looked pretty lifeless :/

To go coffee only. The place is clean and clutter free. The coffee is good. The owner is friendly…read moreand nice but you can tell that he is not a sales person. He just loves making coffee!

Had a really bizarre and unnecessarily rude experience here today…read more When my coworker and I walked in, we were standing toward the front of the cafe and didn't realize we were in the wrong spot to order. Instead of just pointing us in the right direction, the person working gave us attitude about it. We apologized and explained that we thought we were supposed to stand where we were, and he responded with something along the lines of, "Well, the cashier is here, so you should be standing here." Just a weirdly hostile interaction over a very normal mistake. Then I ordered my coffee and asked for vanilla. He told me they didn't have any, so I said no problem and asked if they had another sweetener. His response was, "No, we don't. I don't do that here." I said, "Oh, okay, interesting," and he responded, "Yeah, that's why there are other coffee shops. You don't have to come here if you don't want to." I also asked for 2% milk, and again got a very curt "I don't do 2% milk," instead of just telling me what they did have. I happily switched to oat milk -- none of my requests were a big deal to me, and I wasn't upset that they didn't have what I originally asked for. It was entirely the attitude. Not sure why every interaction needed to come with so much sass, especially when we were being perfectly polite. Coffee was fine, but the service made the whole experience uncomfortable. Definitely won't be back, and if you're expecting friendly or welcoming service, I'd go somewhere else.

One of my favorite cafes in FiDi…read more I like the vibes here. Mostly ample seating, except when it gets super busy. I usually get their grab and go items and enjoy them inside. The salads are fresh. I've also had the pesto pasta salad a few times. Only thing is I believe the pesto is made with pistachio and arugula, but not any basil. I much prefer pesto made with basil. I mean, it's not really pesto if it's not made with basil. At least not in my book, and I think most Italians would agree. The Roasted Salmon Filet was a bit on the dry side, but they do use loch duart salmon My friends like their coffee, but I can't personally speak to that. It's definitely not inexpensive, but you're probably paying for the location, and I must admit I always just like hanging here. The main downside for me though is the VERY limited street parking in the area. No fault of the business, just fact.

SF's erewhon! Pretty aesthetic grocery shop with less selection than erewhon. They also have $20…read moresmoothies and I tried the Berry Glow, which is great for skin health and has strawberries, almond milk, maca powder, mct oil, maple, avocado, yogurt, dates, coconut cream & sea moss gel. The consistency was really thick and creamy, but just at a steep price point.

What a fun & aesthetically pleasing place!…read more The matcha is strong & the vanilla soft serve is so, so good Staff is also very friendly, I highly recommend when you're in the mood for a sweet treat or caffeine fix.

Stopped by for a quick matcha! I normally go to the one on…read moreclement but was in the area so I decided to give it a try. I got my usual cream matcha latte with oat milk. The recommended size was smaller than the usual one at the other location. Consistency was off. There was too much cream and not too much milk given the small size. Matcha was still rich in flavor but wish it was more balanced. Overall size recommendation was off and consistency was off. Interior is clean. No lines, quick service.

Service: Counter order service using a self served kiosk tablet. The woman working there was very…read morefriendly!! Food: They have American breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and traditional Chinese breakfast items, and bubble tea! Quite a cushion. My husband and I ordered a build your own breakfast sandwich and the build your own breakfast burrito. Both were quite affordable, and very delicious! Ambiance: very casual restaurant. It's quite small, but plenty of tables to sit and enjoy a meal! Good for take out.

Everything was so tasty and freshly made! Breakfast burrito came out hot with the eggs still…read moresteaming. Just perfect proportions. The shrimp tuna bowl was very good and came loaded. Toppings on the bowl were very generous and very fresh. It was quiet her since they just grand opened, but the place is amazing. Very sweet lady running the joint.

Small space in Chinatown packing some incredible matcha flavors…read more Friendly and efficient service, with a menu packing great coffee, tea, blended drinks and soft serve options. Went with an Iced Banana Matcha Latte and it was delicious. Smooth, creamy, top-quality matcha flavor and ingredients. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

You can't go wrong with cafe Maiko! All items are pretty solid. Best to get soft service, Hojicha,…read moreand fruit matcha latte. The space is really small, so a line is bound to happen. This location needs a TRASH CAN. Straw wrappers were o the ground, and there's no trash can nearby outside either unfortunately. The matcha latte is sweetened, but still has great nutty umami taste. The banana matcha is not too sweet and good banana flavor. Overall, matcha maiko always hits.

The Nutty tastes like a Ferraro Rocher. The chocolate one was really good. I wish they made…read moresmoothies in a thicker texture though. I don't know if it's healthy but it tastes good so I'll be back.

This shop offers both food and drinks. Perfect ambiance in the heart of downtown SF. The interior…read moreis an aesthetically pleasing modern design. Staff is friendly and drinks were made fast. I ordered the iced matcha latte which was pretty decent. It had that tone of earthy and silky taste and texture. Also, I think this is my first time having iced matcha latte with oat milk and it was pretty good. I might just get oat milk on a regular basis for all my future matcha cravings. I highly recommend this place as a working/study space. Quiet, glass walls so you don't feel suffocated, clean tables.

Slightly pricey, bougee baked goods but they are yum! They've won several awards…read more Lots of seating inside. Feels upscale when you walk in and the takeout boxes also feel trendy. I feel like they're known for their Brioche feuilletée and croissants, but I've also enjoyed their choux and (pistachio-y) Paris-Brest. Service is exceptional. Some items sell out so get there early!

I recently returned to Maison Nico with friends, and while I was sad they had run out of the…read moreBrioche Feuilletée by late morning on a Saturday (~10:30 AM), I decided to pick up a baguette for the week. The cafe was packed at this hour, as it appears to be a popular brunch spot as well. I'll have to come back to try their quiche next time! I broke off a piece of the baguette when I got home, and this was by far one of the best baguettes I've found in the city so far. A cross between a traditional French baguette and sourdough, the texture was perfectly spongy and chewy with a slightly tangy flavor. I froze the rest of the baguette to enjoy throughout the week, and the texture miraculously held up.