This place is so dangerous. I went there for a pride weekend event and 2 security guards jumped me in the bathroom. One bear hugged me from behind and the other guy fought me for the leather bag. Then the called some other security and said I was drunk and to get me out of there and they got away with my bag When I returned the next night I called the police and the manager came out and nothing was done. The police just said that's what I get for getting drunk in the ghetto. read more

Take a stroll along this small plaza and sit one of its famous orange seats while you sip on a cup of coffee, choose to dine in one of its restaurants, or just kick your feet up from your shopping adventures across the street. This plaza is home to a strip of establishments ready to conquer your food and beverage needs, but it's also a place where you can sit and relax, and do nothing else if you wanted. Tucked away behind the old US Mint, it's a thriving breezeway serving people as an alternative way to get from point A to point B without a second thought in your mind. I always find myself cutting across Mint Plaza in my daily walks as if it were second nature. When the weather is great, it's a wonderful place to take in specific views of the buildings on its property, and those surrounding it. As it becomes later and the lights seems to disappear, I would advise a partner to walk around with you, just in case. Overall, I like this place, but you definitely have to come here yourself to find your own little happy place; possibly while sitting in an official orange chair. read more

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Mint plaza is pretty awesome. The location is phenomenal if you get to live there since while visiting Blue Coffee on several occasions I've seen folks on the roof enjoying a glass of wine while overlooking union square and other shopping areas. Other than that, there really isn't much here. Blue Bottle is usually packed which means parking is difficult unless you want to do a crazy maneuver to back into the little one way alley that has some parking some of the time. There is a government looking building across Blue Bottle, and a cute little Italian restaurant called 54 Mint (but it's actually located at 16 Mint Plz, confusing eh??) that's situated in the plaza. Lofts abound the rest of the plaza and appear to be quite nice, and probably very expensive. I wouldn't mind living here! read more

I was looking for one of the non so famous SF POPOs and ended up at the Mint Plaza just by coincidence! Color oriented, those bright orange randomly placed chairs caught my attention immediately. I wanted to sit and do some sketching on one of those, but they were all occupied (it was lunch time). I think is the wonderful plaza that reminds me some in Barcelona, but...where are the grandparents with kids, the moms or dads with strollers? I mostly saw people having lunch, smoking grass (got dizzy, it was too much, seriously people do it somewhere less 'closed') and many many homeless. I miss seeing one of those plazas with just regular folks like the ones I used to grow at. I miss seeing a grandpa reading his newspaper and women chatting while knitting...maybe I have a distorted vision, but this plaza would be great if I could see those things. read more

Mint Plaza - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - San Francisco, California

This week, while I am staying in San Francisco, I can see the Mint Plaza from my hotel. I go by the plaza a lot since Blue Bottle coffee is in the back corner and easily accessible. Fridays are my favorite days here since they have added the farmer's market and live music. It can be difficult to park in this neighborhood. Walking there is a much better choice. The restaurants in the plaza are good too. It is a nice little find. read more

Mint Plaza - The view from line. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - San Francisco, California

My wife and I lived at 6 Mint Plaza for one year. It was not a fun place to live and I would not recommend it to anyone. There were a multitude of problems: 1. Poor security. There was no doorman and it was very easy for anyone to piggyback into the building. The roaming plaza security did the best job they could but were definitely understaffed. 2. Filthy. The rooftop has a dog bathroom in addition to the gym and BBQ area. Often dogs would have accidents in the gym and BBQ area. This also happened often in the elevator. 3. Only one elevator. If anyone is moving in or out of the building plan to take the stairs for the day. 4. Trash situation. The trash room is outside the building on Stevenson Alley. It is shared by the restaurants and it is absolutely filthy. People tend to just throw their trash into the room instead of putting it in the bins. Also beware that Stevenson Alley is not a safe street. There was a murder in this alley while we lived at Mint Plaza. I often saw people shooting up on the sidewalk directly outside the back door of the building that leads to the trash room. 5. Comparatively expensive. For the price you will pay for these units look at The Infinity, One Hawthorne or The Millennium Tower. For about the same price, you will be in a much safer area and in a much nicer building. read more

I have a hate relationship with the Mint Plaza. This used to be a little side alley that I would park on when shopping at the City Centre. Extra bonus points for parking not being metered. There was an excellent Mexican joint there, but that's been long gone. The space has been renovated and in it's place, stand several beautiful Lofts. I won't get into details, but somewhere laying deep below the plaza is a pair of black patent leather pumps, opened toed with a three inch heel. Don't ask, it's not pretty (the story that is). Sigh. The concept is for the Plaza to be a social gathering place, with green space. And yes, I can see how it benefits the Loft owners. When it was a thoroughfare, I saw many unsightly things done by the transient community in that area. I'm sure when Blue bottle, Chez Papa and other new tenants move in and open up I'll change my mind, but now, I'm still in mourning for those scarce few parking spots and my shoes. side note: Orange Chairs... really? read more

For some reason the ATM in Mintz Plaza is one of only a few small feww ATM's that my credit union allows me to use charge free. I belong to a Teacher's Credit Union based in Southern California and th eone problem I run into is a lack of FEE FREE ATM's I can use. I frequent this plaza, well, frequently. Always some people around so I'm never too worried about getting jumped and and having someone rip off the very little cash I have. But sometimes there are people hanging the PLaza that shouldn't be. And it's clear they've been there for a while. Who ever patrols the Plaza needs t omake sure it's safe for those of us passing throgh with possible full wallets. read more

I accidentally stumbled upon Mint Plaza, the halfway point between the nice, shopper-friendly part of downtown and the seedy part where urine runs freely on the sidewalks. Mint Plaza is tucked away between these two parts, filled with orange chairs that make the perfect resting spot. read more

As a city dweller, I look for places to unwind from the daily grind. While looking for Blue Bottle, we found the Mint Plaza, yes with the orange chairs, and I have adopted it as my own. It's a great renovated alley with store fronts, needed to be filled and with a very peaceful calm. I tend to trek down there to eat my lunch while enjoying the sunshine and outdoors. I'm savoring every bit since I know once the stores and eateries move-in, it will be bustling with people, which I don't mind as long as I can find a chair. Thumbs up to the planning department, since I haven't been to happy with many of their approved developments. Creating public space should be required in all new developments. read more

is that it? Chez Papa and Blue Bottle Coffee? There was a lot of press about Mint Plaza but where are the restaurants? Can we at least get one more restaurant, perhaps a decent Sushi restaurant? read more

There was a planned fountain for The Mint Plaza, so I was told during the hard hat tour before the plaza and the surrounding buildings were open. Probably not the best idea - think Justin Herman or UN plazas... It's tough to have public spaces in the US with any natural elements (water, earth, plants), but there is still need for outdoor space. The upkeep cost and what random people would do to detract from its original beauty probably made concrete a good idea. The end result is a compromise. Still, it is great for special occassions, and given that they can now tent the whole space, I guess 3 star is the compromise review result. read more

We went to Mint Plaza on a Thursday afternoon to catch a wall art show; the show was really neat and very entertaining. The plaza itself was spacious and had a nice open area. Though there were some chairs for seating, there were not nearly enough for the crowd. It was really an awesome idea (Wall Art) and a nice outdoor location. I hope to catch another show there in the future. read more

Mint Plaza - Wall dancing - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - San Francisco, California

Mint Plaza is the location for our office, and I really love the location, nearby businesses, restaurants, coffee shops, and the mall, and also the design and feel of our office. Feels very hip and modern, which is a nice change. However, the tenants/HOA of this place can be pretty uptight about noise, putting up any signs or notices, and having people in the gym areas, etc. The concierge is very nice and helpful. read more

I have lived in 6 Mint for over a year. The architecture, esthetics and restoration are some of the best in the city. Unfortunately the neighborhood is one of the worst. I work in the Tenderloin and the MInt rivals it for safety and noise. Most nights Mezzanine has events, which are incredibly loud. There are fights in the plaza between patrons of the club and someone was murdered last year. The windows are the original single-pain that were installed with the building. Because of this, most sounds outside can be heard in the units (drug addicts, altercations, skateboarders), as well as the neighbors - all which make it impossible to sleep if you have a bedroom on the plaza side. The management is the worst part. Terrible service, incredibly rude and totally unwilling to help. If you have an issue, they are simply non-responsive. (HOA is around $1k per unit). They will not help with noise,issues with the unit, and parking. If you're considering moving in here, I highly advise that you come by at 10am on a Friday night. It's simply not a safe place to live and it's dramatically overpriced. read more

It is coming to life. A slow start but gradually she is coming into her own. I just don't get all of the plastic chairs all over the place with no table for them. I think benches may have been a better choice. I hope they utilize this space and have a cool block party sometime. It would be an awesome place to rent out for an event. Check it out for lunch you will be happy you did. read more

Yes - I live in those lofts above Mint Plaza - and I can tell you first hand this is one of the best projects the city has every agreed to doing. The Friend of Mint Plaza funded this and have done a 1st rate job. What used to be a crack-filled alley is now a euro-style plaza where people can hang out, where concerts go on in the summer, and where you can eat lunch at places like Chez Papa. The plaza is what drew me to this investment and I couldn't be happier. Long live the plaza!! BTW - the vines are growing on the arches along the building...gonna be amazing when they cover the steel and create a more green atmosphere. read more

Nice area but too bad a bunch of bums live here. The condos here look amazing but they don't have parking. lame

Neat little respite from the hustle and bustle of Market street. Free summer concerts here. Blue Bottle coffee and some high end restaurants inside the piazza. Neat Afro-cuban band on Friday. Very cool vibe. read more

Nice place to chill. Gets you away from the noise :)

This is an example of a great public space and thoughtful planning. The city needs more spaces like this! Great hidden gem in the center of town. read more

7) MANAGEMENT. the management is neither competent nor efficient. they are also not friendly and make zero attempt to be helpful. i reported the elevator wasnt working, the only elevator in the building. it took almost a month to be fixed. same with the treadmill, the only treadmill. i asked for the direct phone number for security to call when there was a disturbance on the plaza. it was refused to me. i was told i should go down to the entry and use the phone there. that is silly and not at all practical in an emergency. the utility company mint plaza uses will not let tenants close their account when they move. the building management has to do it. when we left, they did not, and we were billed for a month we were not there. the building paid it, after i told them it was their responsibility. i also had to remind them to send my f------ deposit - the deposit that was equivalent to 2 months rent! i asked about interest on the deposit and was told that they had to look up san francisco rental laws on that. for the rent that mint plaza asks, you do not get good service or a good building, only incompetence, laziness, and frustration. read more

yep, this place is awesome. between 11-2p its a sunny haven nestled away from busy streets. blue bottle, chez papa, beautiful lofts.... c'mon, whats not to like? read more