I ordered the avocado sandwich and it was deliciously flavorful and fresh! This sandwich is vegetarian and full of great, ripe veggies (avocado, tomato, sprouts, and red onions). Staff was friendly and the environment was peaceful, plus the location was a nice walk from the Castro district. read more

Ya know, the coffee is just ok, but the breakfast bagel sandwich is seemingly better than it has any business being. The bagel looks so lacklustre (looks better in the british spelling imo) and the steamed egg looks unhappy but honestly, the one I had this morning was really pretty enjoyable. Also the name is good. read more

Good coffee, beer, wine, muffins, bagels with various spreads, sandwhiches, etc. Bigger than average cafe, with large windows in the front for reading the paper but still plenty of spots to sit without sunlight hitting your laptop. Bonus for good location - close to dolores park and the mission, but not to hard to find street parking if you got one of them cars. 3/5 coffee 4/5 atmosphere 4/5 food 4/5 service 3/5 value Free wireless - http://www.yelp.com/list_details?userid=mkQ-J4uMULsJvc9V8gMENw&list_id=xJ_tC-4_YAdDCurRxaQBNw read more

Maxfields - Maxfield's menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love this coffee/sandwich shop. Wi-Fi not limited, food is AWESOME, and decently priced. The sandwiches are legit! My two faves are the avocado and the pastrami. Thank you ladies! Definitely has a family run feel to it. Unique gem in SF. read more

Maxfields - Hot pastrami Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Maxfield's is my corner coffee shop. It's not bad, but it's also not great. I too would give 2.5 starts, but I'm rounding down to match those who rounded up. Here's the scoop... COFFEE: It's ain't Blue Bottle, It ain't Ritual, but it's also not that swill they serve at the office. SCENE: Lots of folks on laptops. Very few folks talking to each other. Lots of tourists coming over from Mission Dolores. I really miss Reverie in Cole Valley, where strangers were always starting conversations with each other, creating a real sense of community. DECOR: Light and airy, with the requisite rotating local art on the walls. A variety of seating options: inside, outside, and uncomfortable couches. SERVICE: I've gone to Maxfield's weekly and ordered a non-fat cappuccino eac time. They've never once said "can I get you the regular?" That being said, the service isn't "bad," it's just not "great." FOOD: The breakfast bagels are tasty. Haven't tried anything else. read more

Maxfields - Maxfield's interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Airy big space with lots of windows for sunlit studying. I think of it as Mercury Cafe and Church Street Cafe's love child. Decent coffee, though the asian ladies working the counter seem ready to assert their surly selves. Plenty of seating, lots of outlets, free wifi. DONE. Bathroom graffiti is also kind of awesome. Highlights are "East Bay people are the best...for me to poop on" and "I am a Cathedral." read more

I'm embarrassed to have brought my friend here who was visiting from out of town. My friend grabbed a table while I bought a drink. We sat down to do some work while she considered what to order. Within five minutes, the lady at the counter approached us and demanded in a rude tone that my friend buy something as the drink was not to share. Will never come back here as there are plenty of other cafes in the area with better service. read more

The place has style and a healthy sense of irony. The coffee's forgettable except that it doesn't hold back on the establishment's eponymous ingredient. I like most of the music they play. Added bonuses include a fun staff, friendly (well-caffeinated) customers, and some of the best men's room graffiti I've ever seen. Sometimes I wish this one dude who's on at night didn't sing his absolute loudest, but then I suppose that's my fault for reading in his workplace. If someone follows this up with confirmation that the women's room graffiti meets the high standard of the men's room, I'll up this review to five stars. *In my patriarchal daze I neglected to note that the one restroom is unisex, and therefore all comers may view the fine graffiti. Also, the aforementioned singer wrote back and was a good sport about it. Ergo, five stars. Sweet. read more

Great cafe/coffee shop for doing work. Lots of outlets and free WiFi available! Plenty of seating options. Downside is that on a hot day it is a bit stuffy as there are no fans inside and no air conditioning either. read more

Maxfields - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'd give them zero stars if I could. Workers are super rude and kicked me and my friend out for just sitting and having a convo. How did they know I wasn't going to buy something? read more

PLUSES: *BEER!!!!!!!!!!*; Great Coffee; Good soups & great hummus; varied food selection; Fun ambiance; upbeat music; friendly barristas; lots of regulars MINUSES: Not enough outlets; wireless drops too frequently; can be fairly hot; sometimes fruit-flies launch a full-on attack ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OK. I *LOVE* this cafe. Great coffee (go for a hot soy latte), every Odwalla juice on the planet and BEER. I'm a big fan of the soup -- always tasty, with nice soft buttered rolls. The hummus is a good choice, as well. And oh did I mention BEER??? On tap, and in bottles. Rock! But, the REAL reason to come here (aside from the wifi, outdoor seating, great coffee and the 5-year-old regular) is the afternoon/evening barrista. I'm telling you, the music is teh bomb. Fun, upbeat '90s stuff is on the current playlist. Plus he's super-friendly and willing to jump around to New Order if you force the subject. It makes working late a lot more pleasant. Sadly, the wireless invariably drops at least once, if not more frequently, every time I'm there. This is a royal pain in the ass if someone's trying to get work done. :/ It seems hot when you first walk in, but it doesn't take long for the body to adjust and it's actually pretty comfortable, but it does seem hot at first. I also suggest they change the soup offerings more often & deal with the fruit-fly problem: 1. pour bleach down all their drains 2. cover the bananas 3. leave out little dishes of vinegar mixed with dish soap to lure them to a watery grave read more

Plethora of coffee and food, free WiFi, and delightful music? Totally fell in love with Maxfield 's at first sight. It's easy to order food and drinks at the counter (though I haven't tried the food yet) but I just got a Thai tea since I already had too much caffeine in one day. This place has a homey feeling to it, from the service and vibe, to the decor and high ceilings. Few housekeeping items... credit card minimum is $5 and remember to ask for the WiFi password when you pay. Not much else to add. Solid place to grab some coffee and get some work done in a peaceful environment. read more

Good environment. Good service. They make food very fast. No need to Waite. Toilet is clean. Orange juice is fresh. Another customers are usually come often. No strange people. read more

Maxfields - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Simply rude. I was waiting for a student because he wanted to meet there and grab something to eat. Girl comes up to me and tells me that if she can help me with something. I told her what I said earlier and she said, "this is for customers only". Kicks me out. CULERA. CULERO. CULEROS. read more

Rude, disrespectful, poor coffee. Why not go down the block and get some decent coffee and WiFi?

Food is decent, but a little pricey. Customer service is horrible, been there multiple times and they've been rude every time. I didn't know how to use apple pay, so the cashier snatched my phone out of my hand in an extremely rude manner. Vibe is not good, employees always seem irritated and just leaves a disgusting taste in my mouth. Definitely will not be back anymore! Rather, I'll be going to Morning Due which is less than a block away! read more

Apparently if you come in with someone and both of you don't order food and drink, you're not allowed to be inside. It's one of THOSE places. They're very rude and unwelcoming. I've met so many nice and gracious business owners while visiting in San Francisco and unfortunately this was the only place that treated us like this. read more

Got a cup of Macha latte and it tasted like water and the latte color was not a bit green. I then asked to change it to Chia tea latte. Again it tasted like water. I would not come back and pay $4.50 for their lattes tasted like water. Terrible mistake. read more

One of my favorite establishments in the mission district. The people are awesome and the coffee is amazing. If you are ever at Dolores park, you should definitely make a pit stop here. read more

I used to patronize this spot as a courtesy to the neighborhood; decent coffee, sandwiches, drinks, pastries, and the like in the hopes of it not one day turning into a Baby Gap. I don't have a baby but Baby Gap doesn't sound so bad any more. I may not know the owners by name, but the two women who are always there I'm sure have enough facial recognition skill to realize that I live in the neighborhood and at one point would go in about once a week. Some months back I was doing my laundry next door and decided to go in and relax for 20 minutes while my clothes were drying. I do not freeload at coffee shops, most especially, the ones which are local family businesses. I was about to eat dinner and thought it prudent to buy a water and banana, and spend the remainder of time trekking through Email City.... Not even 10 minutes after finishing my banana did one of the proprietors shoot me some epic stink eye, waltzes over and says: "Are you waiting for someone here? If not, in order to stay, you have to buy more stuff". My shock was matched by the expressions of people around me. I was embarrassed for myself, and the gamut of looks on the other customers' faces was everything from sympathy to anger. I quickly left and haven't looked back since. As a small business owner it isn't necessary to learn your regulars names, or even what they usually order. What is necessary though is having the decency to treat everyone that enters with an ounce of respect and realize no matter how little or great of quantities of product they decide to buy on a given day, If you do right by them you gain a customer for life. Sadly I won't be one of them. read more

I used to like Maxfield's for its spacious interior, outdoor seating, reliable wi-fi, and slew of outlets, ready to be plugged away by workaholics on their laptops. Aside from being a great place to work, there are couches and outdoor seating perfect for a chat or board game with a friend. It's proximity to Dolores Park and Bi-Rite Creamery makes it a great place to spend a day working, then playing. However, I had an experience that will never send me there again. Yesterday, a friend and I went their to work on our laptops. Immediately, he bought an iced coffee while I proceeded to work. Soon after we arrived, a woman who I presume is the owner approached me and asserted that if I were to use her wi-fi, I should purchase a drink. I agree. Normally, I always buy a drink and some snacks whenever I'm at a cafe and I have plenty of times before at Maxfield's. But I had a big breakfast and a cup of water so I wasn't in the mood at that time to get anything. And I also did not appreciate the fact that she applying a lot of pressure for me to do so. A few minutes later, she called for my attention again. "Excuse me, are you going to get a drink? Because if you're not I'm going to have to charge you for every minute you use the wi-fi." Let's discuss this. I think its the ethical thing to purchase something if you were to use their space and Internet. However, I don't think it's a good business practice to regulate your whole store, going from person to person to make sure they purchase something. Does that create an inviting space? Will it make the customers want to come back again, even if they do purchase something at that time? Probably not. This is what I told her and I left. As people increasing use cafes as a space to study and work away from home as I do, it's important and courteous to support the business who offer their space and wireless. I do and I probably would've in that situation if she approached in a less demanding and brash fashion. I understand her frustration and her point of view, but if she continues that approach I feel like it won't be an enjoyable space for either the cafe's owner or its patrons. read more

Shut up, shut up, shut UP ALREADY!!! I can't believe there are so many reviews from people complaining they couldn't use the WiFi without purchasing something (HELLO, you are taking up a seat that a paying customer could occupy) and only a couple of mentions of the INCREDIBLY ANNOYING Barista who not only sings along to the music (I don't have a trouble with the pop he plays), but at the top of his lungs. Brace yourself when Madonna comes on, and bring your earplugs. My husband and I come here because of the reliable WiFi, the airy atmosphere, and the decent food. It's nice to have the flexibility to come in the morning for a breakfast bagel, in the afternoon for a sandwich, or in the early evening for a beer. The food is always fine, and cheaper than in a place like Cafe XO. But seriously, the Barista and his incessant singing ruin it for me. If he would just STFU I'd give Maxfield's five stars. How can the owners not realize his "perfomances" are off-putting to customers? read more

A stone's throw from Dolores Park, FREE INTERNETS...cookies & milk for $2.50. The barista dude wasn't too friendly, though. Matter of fact...I'm not sure he said one word to me or anybody else who has come to order since. At least I can review the place while I'm sitting inside of it. Yea, that merits 3 stars. read more

Agree with the other reviewers on here in terms of poor service with belligerent baristas. Positives: never crowded, plenty of outlets, relatively quiet. Negative: Came here on first day and couldn't eat my snack and had to take it outside. Second time, was asked to put my Odwalla juice bottle away. Third time, she came with a scary smile and said "Here's my policy, you have to order something immediately when you come in, you can't wait to order it" even though I told her I was going to buy a sandwich after I settled down. Scary scary owners, will probably never come back. read more

Very rude owner. Went there 3 times in 3 days and every time I needed to use the restroom, some idiot behind the counter would ask me: "are you a customer?" with a suspicious look on their face. Great way to treat people. Today, I told them that I was no longer a customer. read more

Ooh no! First sign of failure was the scent of burned coffee in the air. The second which happened rather quickly was when I ordered a Cappuccino. When everyone else in The City is charging $4.50, their rates are excellent at $2.85. Unfortunately there is a $5.00 minimum for cards *sigh*. I wasn't hungry so I chose not to order any unnecessary extras. No coffee for you Lady J! In a last ditch effort I asked for water. I was directed to a cabinet which had stacked plastic cups that were not fully dry, sitting on a dusty shelf. I could see the dust!!! This review started with 2 stars. After my tutor arrived the cashier came over to inform us that if we wanted to stay, we needed to order something. 1 star deleted. I think I will be having my French lessons elsewhere thank you very much. read more

After a solid day of home improvements on Saturday, I received a call from some friends who were heading to Dolores Park for the afternoon. I'd been wanting to do that since I moved here, ya know, just hang in the park and people and doggie watch, but just hadn't found the time yet, so Sunday afternoon sounded swell. I then left my pad and started heading down Dolores and spotted this place. Hmmm, I hadn't been craving any caffeine-like substances, but hmmm, this place looks kinda cool, oh, okay, why not, what's a little caffeine. I then headed in and it was packed. Groups chatting over coffee, people reading, people actively typing away on their laptops and one guy clearly in an IM chat and laughing, but trying not to. It was a cute scene for a Sunday afternoon. I then walked up to the counter and ordered my iced tea. Now I can't say that the woman was all that friendly, but she was by no means rude, just sort of indifferent which was kind of a bummer, since nothing pairs better with a caffeine drink then a little smile. As for the iced tea, it hit the spot and made for a refreshing addition to my Dolores Park Sunday. Not sure that I would rush back here again, but if I ever find myself heading to the park via Dolores, I might give them another go in the hopes that their face muscles are looking up that day :) read more

I really wanted to like this place given it's a block away from my apartment. Unfortunately, it's run by a bunch of sociopaths. You will read similar stories in other reviews. We entered with our year old son one early morning. As we waited for our order, he approached one of the PCs there and played with the mouse. The barista - who btw didn't sing (see other reviews) - started screaming repeatedly: "Sir! Get your kid off of the computer!". I was standing right behind my son, and it was clear I'm watching him and won't let him damage anything. Moreover, the mouse in question was a 2 button, non-optical one, so it's worth maybe $3. I have never been screamed at like that. Even a polite request would have been weird given the situation, so such screams were completely uncalled for. We took our stuff to go and left. The place is just not hospitable. There are signs everywhere warning customers repeated purchases are expected if one is to use the "free" wifi (as if it's such a unique offering). They don't have a baby high chair and tables were left dirty long after customers left. And it's cash only, which I find annoying. So aside from service, the food: 2 mediocre cappuccinos and airplane like cold, gummy bagels. Pretty miserable, if pretty cheap. If these guys are banking on a Soup Nazi like attitude, the least they could do is offer quality products. I know many of you don't have kids and won't care about our experience with the baby, but really, both service and food are bad. Bottom line is that in a neighborhood with so many other choices, there's zero reason to go to Maxfields. read more

All the women here are equipped with the worst attitudes and facial expressions. I swear that one of them have a permanent scowl on. It sucks because it's such a cool coffee shop to chill and do homework at. I know several people who have had terrible experiences with these ladies and swore to have never come back. You could be the sweetest customer coming up to order something and they still wouldn't return a smile. They look like they hate their lives and they hate you.The menu is very limited, sandwiches are okay but nothing for vegans/vegetarians/gluten-free eaters. There's no healthy alternatives and the only thing that's pretty decent is the Odwalla and teas (very limited still). I'd skip this place and go down to Church Cafe.. wayy nicer people and a good place to study. read more

Been going for five years and always very bad customer service. The food and coffee is fine but a bit overpriced.

As several other reviews have mentioned, the service leaves something to be desired and the food and coffee isn't good enough to make up for the poor service. I'm a semi-regular here simply because I live so close, but I'm never treated like one and there's no sense of community here like there is at the many other coffee shops in Mission Dolores. After a negative experience with the owner and barista, I've finally decided that I'm going to be avoiding Maxfield's for good. read more

Just awful. It's hard to believe, with so many good cafes in the neighborhood, that Maxfield's can survive with its mediocre products, inflated prices, and the owners' contempt for customers. They can continue to impress others with their supercilious demeanor and gloomy atmosphere, I won't be back. I'll be happy to bring my business to the much more alive Dolores Cafe, or friendly Morning Dew, both within a minute or two walking. read more

Sweet people work here, it's a neighborhood coffee shop with regulars and great foot traffic from the park. Plenty of outlets to work, reliable wifi, 4 outdoor tables for nice days, and great sandwiches! PLUS, they sell beer and wine for when you want to reward yourself when it's time to put away your laptop :) read more

Coffee and atmosphere is great! I gave it three stars because I come in here twice a week at least and I always greet one of the ladies that works here with "hi, how are you?" And I never get a response from her, but I see her greet other customers while I sit with my coffee. I always tip 20% as well, so it's a little irritating. Another lady that works here is always sweet to me though and they make delicious coffee. read more

It is a great stop to read and write or just to meet a friend. Lovely big windows that allow so much brightness in. Good selection of drinks and a decent food selection of snacks. I have to agree with previous posters I do find the superiority complex exuded by the main owner/worker very jarring. It put me in a bad mood, I don't like that anyone thinks they can behave to someone like that. It's just not on. The other lady was very pleasant and even brought my coffee to me as the other guy decided not to call out that it was ready and it was left there for several minutes. He basically picks and chooses who he will be nice to, no consistency and I am too old in the tooth to play those peer pressure games of trying to be friends with the cool kid. Anyhow I would return again as it is a great spot. Coffee is good. Wifi is fast. Right beside a laundromat, Dolores park and near public transport. read more

After a long afternoon spent jumping around the inside of a bouncy castle at a friend's birthday party in Delores Park, I was in need of a pick-me-up (seriously, how do little kids do this stuff for hours on end? it's tiring!) The sun had gone down & that cool evening wind was whipping through the park. On the way to the car, we dropped into Maxfield's to warm our hands & hearts. The barista had just put the Arcade Fire on, so we ordered hot beverages, sat down & recharged. By the time the album was over with, we were on our way. I'm of the opinion that Delores St is THE best street in SF, hands down. Maxfield's is clean, quiet & warm. The right kind of low key. The kind of low key that befits such an amazing street. I'd love to call Maxfield's my local coffee shop one day (I should be so lucky). As an aside, there's amazing graffiiti on the bathroom walls. read more

My plan was to come to Maxfield's on a particular day of the week, every week, to get serious writing done. The plan did not work. I did it twice--two weeks in a row, actually--but I haven't been back since. That's a bummer. The plan for the other particular day of the week is working out a little bit better, and I think that's because the other location* is a place nearer and dearer to my heart, although that's not technically true because my heart (and my entire body) reside only about a mile from Maxfield's while the other location is way out by Ocean Beach. It just goes to show that the best laid--I know, I know; it doesn't help one's creativity to needlessly and carelessly quote quoted quotes. The food is all right. The people who work here could be friendlier, but then so could the clientele. This seems to be a hotbed for people looking for jobs. The last time I was here, I eavesdropped on three separate job-interview conversations. One guy had already been offered a job, and he seemed to be holding out for more money. After that conversation ended, I listened to him explain to his brother that he had been looking for a job for three months and that he was terrified that the place would balk at his hard bargain. I have all kinds of opinions about that, both positive and negative, but I was impressed by the guy's confident wheeling and dealing; there wasn't a smidgen of doubt in the guy's voice. I'm going to try again, but don't count on it working out. *It's not that I'm paranoid, but consider my slight mysteriousness an impotent rebellion against the constant need to broadcast where one is and what one is doing at all times. Honestly, most people don't care. read more

No matter what pastries are served or how cute this place is...and it is....the woman I met today behind the counter HATES HER LIFE. This was my first and last visit to Maxfield's. No eye contact whatsoever. Did not even ask what I wanted. Just walked up to me after tidying and pretending I was invisible for a bit and stared at me. Sadly, this place has a great atmosphere and is being run by Debbie Downer. My coffee was great. read more

Worst latte I've had. Tastes like water and served in a water glass. Really uniquely bad in taste. Also a 6 minimum on cards. There are too many other good shops nearby if you're looking for decent coffee. Otherwise it has a lot of space and working Internet. read more

Great location, plenty of room inside, but the service is horrible. Baristas will treat you as if they're forced to serve you. The food, drinks, and snacks options are decent, but like many other people said, the staff is extremely rude. Just a suggestion to the owner and rest of the staff... It wouldnt kill you to treat your customers nicely with respect and with a smile :-) try it out... Im sure it'll help your business and you'll get better tips! read more