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    Moka Coffee

    3.6 (227 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Mervi T.

    so cute! Such a lovely coffee shop on polk with plenty of seating & good quality coffee. Prices are relatively reasonable as well

    Egg and cheese croissant
    Terence T.

    I can hear chasing a high from a previous take away order here of the same egg and cheese. Back then it was super gooey and warm and the perfect texture. Sadly it was not replicated this time. An average taste at best, egg was pretty cooked. With a latte and tip this was shy of 20 dollars Service was alright, very friendly staff, however I was rather off put that they stared at the screen as the tip section came on. Cute cafe to sit in due to its interior but I will not be back to sit in it. At least they have compostable straws

    latte
    Kelly A.

    solid latte with such great vibes. really well decorated and clean, modern feel with good lighting. I came early to study and it was peaceful with a great view of the bustling street outside. later in the morning, it got busier as more people came to do work or catch up with friends. would def recommend checking this cute spot out!

    Hot chocolate
    Hope L.

    This cafe was cute! Came here on a Sunday afternoon and it was practically empty. I liked the atmosphere as there was a lot of seating and books in the bookshelves. The servers were nice but the pastries on the counter looked a bit old as they looked like they've been there a while. I got a hot chocolate and it came out really quick. However, I lifted up the cup and it felt like the drink was only filled 3/4ths of the way to the top which was disappointing. The hot chocolate was okay; it wasn't too sweet and didn't have anything special about it. I was kind of disappointed as it costed $5.50 which is pretty expensive for a 16 oz drink that was probably only 12 oz as it wasn't filled to the top. Probably won't be back here again.

    Audrey L.

    First time! We got the chai latte with oat milk and the other drink was a cappuccino. The chai latte was an 8.5/10 - sweet but not too sweet, mild chai flavor Cappuccino was average - not as smoothly blended and on the bitter side - heavy on the foam Cute interior and ample seating to work on your laptop!

    Joan W.

    It's so cozy and homey here. They are a café that serves their coffee in mugs instead of paper cups which I like. It seems like a popular place for people that live in the area to grab something before walking to work. It's fun to sit outside and observe busy Polk Street. Closes on the early side at 3pm.

    Moka hot with oat milk
    Meghna R.

    A perfectly well-balanced cup of coffee + cocoa. This is definitely the place to get a mocha on Polk in the city. Also, I love the educational mural on the wall. I learned so much about coffee beans!

    Angelina Z.

    I had the biggest caffeine itch and stopped by Moka. I got an iced latte and left feeling not quite satisfied. The drink felt more watery than I would have preferred. However the staff was quite friendly and the inside has nice seating options.

    Canadian bacon, egg, and cheese croissant
    Siobhan A.

    My favorite coffee shop on Polk and my favorite mocha in all of SF! Food: my go to drink order is a mocha with oat milk (hot or iced, they're both amazing) and my go to food order is the Canadian bacon, egg, and cheese croissant. Consistently delicious! Service: above and beyond! The folks here are so kind and not to mention, extremely efficient Ambiance: cute and cozy! Their indoor space is perfect for getting some work done. Lots of seating and outlets! They have a few outdoor tables and seats that are great for enjoying your drink on a warm day

    Christina J.

    Love this north beach coffee shop Solid ice mochas at this spot Great people watching

    Lydia C.

    This spot is so quaint and cute! The ladies working here are honestly so nice, and during the weekdays the mornings in this coffee shop are really chill and quiet. Brought my laptop and worked here for the first few hours of the day and it was perfect. There were outlets and free wifi, and had the perfect spot facing the window. Felt like working outside! Got myself an oat milk latte & and egg and cheese croissant and they even warm it up for you without asking!

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    Laurra H.

    I ordered a mocha. Asked whats good cashier said mocha hence the name of the store. I was here on a Sunday. Lots of casual lounge space inside. Food: mocha had Lots of chocolate. Yummy dessert. Ambiance: nice lounge area. Not ideal for homework.

    Peter L.

    This place has potential but again like many biz here its marred by the homeless peeps camped next to it. The cafe itself is quite homey & comfy with mix of wooden chairs & old leather upholstery bench, relaxing jazz music in the back ground. The latte was good. The barista said its her last day here because of safety concerns. As we spoke one of the homeless berserker was cussing & rampaging up & down the street, yelling at passers by, kicking trash bins & smashing chairs next door...sigh. If this is in Singapore he would have been given some good old fashion justice from the cat O' nine tails.

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    Great coffee and friendly staff! They open early which is nice. Some nice food selection also.

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    More cafes on Polk ...interesting ..cafe crawl Polk ..nice out ..Sunday morning ...sf is wonderful

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    Cool little shop tucked away on Polk. Service was quick enough but not particularly friendly. Espresso shot was tasty and came up quick.

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    Lovely spot to sit outside. Protected from the afternoon with with a pleasant view with sidewalk dining on either side.

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    Saint Frank Coffee

    4.3
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.5 mi
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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.

    First time here for coffee! It's quite a popular shop and you see many sitting inside or waiting in…read moreline. Luckily we didn't have to wait a long line. It seems like there's also an upstairs but did not get the chance to check it out. I got an iced latte with their almond macadamia milk, and they're also so nice to do complimentary cold brew! So we got an extra drink for free. Trying the iced latte, it was pretty disappointing lol. I thought it would be similar to like a Hawaiian style latte with macadamia milk, but it was a lot lighter than I thought. It was definitely very nutty, but it also just tasted like water down latte. Honestly not much going on with the drink, but it does taste lighter in general. Crazy have to pay $1.50 more to add on this milk. Overall, its alright. I do like the natural lighting coming into the shop, but nothing too special.

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    View from back of the shop.
    View from back of the shop.
    Yuzu macadamia cookie and orange cream latte
    Yuzu macadamia cookie and orange cream latte
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    Stonemill Matcha

    4.2
    (1.7k reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Loved this spot. The minute you step into the cafe you can tell it's going to be good…read more The sesame latte on ice had real sesame and delicious sesame flavor. This cafe uses real ingredients and not powdered flavorings. The rusk was crunchy and sweet. The strawberry yuzu was fruity, cool, and refreshing. It's like nothing I've ever tried.

    The place is called Stonemill Matcha so I should've got some matcha or latte, but I digress. I've…read moreheard this place has one of the best katsu sando around and as a lover of Katsu, I couldn't skip it. There's some good places in SF like Cafe Okawari. But Katsu is really becoming the new hype of the day for Japanese food, following the Sushi, Ramen, Japanese Curry, Katsu trend. So I came in with a critical view. I feel like Yoshoku in general may be next but I yet again digress. The box sandwich came in a cute little box. The inside was packed so I couldn't get a chance to fully appreciate the cafe, but the service was nice though the pay line may have moved slower than hoped. I'll say this. This is "the" best katsu sando in the bay. The katsu is crispy, but little on the softer side. But this hardness matches perfectly with the absolutely tender, soft, juicy pork wrapped inside. I'm looking at the menu again and it all makes sense. The pork has been in shio koji, making the meat ever so tender while adding the subtle but complicated marinated flavor. The cabbage is plenty, but not over packed to take away from the main Katsu flavor. What really perfects it for me, was not only the sweet and savory katsu sauce, but the mayo with dash of I think a karashi mustard. That slight tingle, the perfect kick gives a powerful awakening of flavor that really sets the it apart. This is art, an artisan. Culinary art is the refuge no raging rampant AI slop "art" can ever hope to touch. Until the day we get some cyborg implant to our brain into gustatory, olfactory functions. Even then, I don't think any tasteless tech bro are hopeless to create anything unique or beautiful.

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    03.20.2026- Stonemill Matcha SF- interior
    03.20.2026- Stonemill Matcha SF- interior
    Strawberry Yuzu-ade, tamago sando (w/ pork katsu on the side (that i sliced and put in myself)) (02/2026)
    Strawberry Yuzu-ade, tamago sando (w/ pork katsu on the side (that i sliced and put in myself)) (02/2026)
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    Delah Coffee

    Delah Coffee

    4.6
    (639 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Feeling adventurous so ordered coffee from Delah for delivery. Process was quick and smooth…read more A lot of interesting latte flavors and specialties to choose from but ended up with iced Yemeni latte and rose latte as well as some milk cakes. Didn't realize the rose latte would come as a hot drink but it was still good. Opted for less sweet but was a little more sweet than expected compared to the Yemeni latte. Yemeni coffee was light and subtle with cinnamon. Milk cake was moist and not too sweet - texture reminds me of a les tres cake. Rose and saffron flavors were perfect and not too overpowering Turkish coffee is not bitter or too strong. Knowing this now, will try some of their other drinks when I'm looking for something light in the future!

    My friend and I were catching up after a long drought and chose to meet up at Delah because it was…read moreso we'll rated. It's located at the filthy corner of 4th and Clara, which made the outside smell of urine. Fortunately the cafe itself is pretty clean, which is a nice escape from the street. I ordered an Americano and my friend got one of their $8+ lattes, which were fine, but nothing special. My biggest gripe was the service and absolute scorn of the customer. My friend and I sat at the counter basically in a staring contest with the woman behind the counter, who just stared right back. After some 30 seconds, we finally flagging her down to place our order. After turning around the drinks suspiciously quickly, my friend and I sat down to catch-up in the empty cafe. Before long, the barista pumps up the volume, increasing higher and higher every 5 minutes or so, as if to signal to us that our time was up. I asked her to turn down the volume, which she tuned down from an 11 to a 7, but minutes later it continued to creep up, like the snooze setting of an alarm clock coaxing you to wake up - except in this case, to get out. Ultimately, the volume got unbearable and we finally threw in the towel and got out of there to let the barista enjoy her music. Definitely never going back there - they clearly don't want the business. Food: 5/10 Service: 0/10 Price: $$ Atmosphere: 4/10

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    Beehive bread and chai
    Beehive bread and chai
    Rose milk cake
    Rose milk cake
    Fresh croissant.

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