Cozy, upscale cafe located in the vibrant Russian Hill neighborhood…read more I went on a Monday afternoon and there was a great crowd there. Lively customers and staff, good vibes! There was a lot of natural light in the coffee shop, definitely a visually-appealing, 'aesthetic' place. I got an iced red tea and it was delicious. The tea was botanical, smooth and fragrant. Amazing experience! Excited to come back and try the coffee and pastries, which looked super fresh.

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.

Excellent coffee, baked goods and friendly staff. I love that I get a free small coffee whenever I…read morebuy coffee beans here. Small gesture but it keeps me coming back weekly. My girlfriend doesn't drink coffee but she's convinced that they have the best chai here. I got a cold brew the other day and the ice cubes were made of more cold brew, nice touch. I enjoyed sitting outside, sipping my cold brew while the ice melted and regenerated my drink.

The server "Bee"/"Bi" this Monday (iirc) was incredibly rude and the drink I got was terrible, a…read morevery very bland and flavorless mocha that may as well been skim milk mixed with decaf and no chocolate. And if you want a cashier that acts like asking about a pastry or changing your mind about one pastry to ask for another (and having to add one pastry off a receipt and add another) is the equivalent of me asking them to wipe my ass for me, and reacts to most things with slamming their hand on the desk and rolling their eyes. At least the strawberry pastry I had was delightful, and the service was so bad that a week later i have to write this

The sodas are amazing they have mango, strawberry, everything! The atmosphere is great, and on top…read moreof that, they recovered my keys for me!!! I had left them in the restroom I'm so gratefuLLLLLLL!!! Thank you so much for the service and attention; you guys are the best!!!! 100/10 guys

Needed a spot to do some work and I don't drink coffee. So I love a spot with great tea. Their chai…read morewas excellent! I ask for little sweetness and it was just right. With such a large spicy pot, the Dubai Milk Cake was the perfect pairing. I was grateful for an outlet next to some tables so I could work. The ambiance was both relaxing and decorative. Very much enjoy this spot. The tea, the sweets, the decor and vast seating.

My friend and I were at a nearby bakery in the Dogpatch area when she suggested grabbing coffee at…read moreSohn. I'd heard so many good things about Sohn but haven't had the time to make the trek out there until recently, so we headed over and joined the back of the queue. Since there were only two of us, we were seated immediately. I was amazed at how large the space was; there were two floors of seating area and a large bar in the center, with plenty of spacing in between tables. This was a sharp departure from the typical SF coffee shop, many of which are mere holes in the wall. After ordering via QR code, our drinks were brought out to our table in about ten minutes. I tried the hojicha latte with oat milk since I don't see those on many menus, and the latte was smooth, slightly nutty, and creamy. I regret not ordering food because the breakfast sandwiches, which are served on sesame seed-topped pastries, looked exquisite. Now that I've scoped it out, I can definitely envision myself coming back here on a weekend morning for coffee and a hearty breakfast.

The banana oat milk matcha latte was thick and rich. The banana oat milk base wasn't too sweet and…read morehad small chunks of banana (so you know it's legit!). Matcha was strong; I definitely felt the jitters while I was sitting at the bar lol. The galbi patty melt was unique; first time eating a burger in a croissant HAHA. Didn't get much of a "galbi" taste, but still good! My neighbors had gotten the kimchi fried rice, spicy noodle salad, and popcorn chicken, all of which were my next options, but I didn't have that much stomach space. They all looked and smelled really good so I'll have to try them some other time. The vibes and layout of the space are super cool! An awesome feature is artwork from Asian American artists throughout the space for sale, and all proceeds go to the artists directly. Service can be a little confusing since you order at your seat via QR code, and water/drink adjustments are self-service. But you'll figure it out!

Just loved this charming and delightful spot! Enjoyed a Delicious peqch matcha latte and spiced…read morechocolate donut. Tasteful selection of books and gifts. Lovely aesthetic inside, beautiful garden in the back. Very kid-friendly with several spaces for children to frolic. I saw a sign that they have storytime and a boba book night for older kids- plus more events. Packed on a Saturday morning, parking was a challenge, but worth the effort.

great customer service, drip coffee wasn't too shabby and the matcha was enjoyable. However they…read moreprepare their peach concentrate it was reallyyy yummy. the drinks themselves may not be the best you've ever had but honestly the cute book store with a children's play area made it a spot I'd love to come back to a beautiful little corner in the city (:

Came here on a Saturday afternoon to grab a quick lunch! I ordered with the cashier up front who…read morewas very helpful in explaining to me the options available here. After I ordered, I took a seat in the waiting area by the Togo window to wait for my order. There was plenty of tables for dining in, but they were filled so I grabbed my order to eat outside. There was a little area in the front of the store for you to eat at. Stonemill matcha has been on my radar for a long time now and I'm happy to say I was not disappointed. I ordered the matchazuke 4.5/5 and the matcha latte 4/5 and they were both delicious. The matchazuke was perfectly savory, each bite packed full of umami. The piece of salmon was seasoned nicely, not too salty and paired perfectly with the matcha. The matcha broth was so comforting, you could taste the bonito dashi they used to make it. I was worried the portion would be too small but it was pretty filling! The matcha latte had a beautiful deep green color and was creamy and not too sweet. I did noticed that it was a little grainy, which was the only thing I didnt like about this experience. My partner ordered a hojicha latte and said it was a 5/5 and it's her new favorite place to get hojicha latte in SF. I would definitely come back and try more of their menu. I'm eyeing that matcha silk pie!

Great spot for a caffeine fix and sandos The pork katsu…read moresandos were delicious-- crispiness from the pork, freshiness from the cabbage and tanginess from the sauce. The pork was nicely cooked. The fish katsu sandos were good, but did not compare to the pork katsu ones in terms of flavor and wow factor. Of course had to get a drink while here! I tried the hojicha with strawberry. The strawberry paired nicely with the hojicha without overpowering it. The hojicha was nutty and earthy. There is a line to order for takeout in the restaurant and pick up is outside through a window.

Cute spot for Indonesian inspired drinks. Been here a few times to study. They have small circular…read moretables extending from a bench (they arent big enough to fit a laptop, so if you have a whole spread with books and notes, probably not the best spot) and some high countertop spaces. They offer free wifi. I tried the pandan matcha. If you like pandan, would recommend trying it. It's not too sweet, but the pandan flavor overpowers the taste of the matcha. Also tried the kopi ginger. The ginger adds a little kick to the coffee, but its not too bitter since there is palm sugar added to the coffee. I asked to reduce the sugar and they were able to do so. Staff is super friendly and willing to provide recommendations if you have a hard time deciding. Will be coming back to this place to try the other drinks and food options.

Would give this place a 10/5 if I could! The baristas are efficient and so friendly! It's fairly…read morepopular, so even on the weekdays, the line can be long. Nonethless, staff still makes an effort to get to know their customers and make conversation, especially if there's down time and you're a regular. There is limited seating with small tables that's often being used. Wifi access is available and fairly reliable. Good price for the amount of food/drinks you get - I usually cannot finish the iced drinks entirely on my own! Cannot go wrong with any of the drinks - they use lactose-free milk for all drinks, but do have non-dairy milk alternatives available as well. The kopi pandan is my favorite bc the espresso and pandan is well-balanced. The pandan matcha is more pandan than matcha if you want something sweeter. Same goes for their pastries and savory items. My favorite so far is the lempers bc it's especially reminiscent of a lot of SEA dishes I grew up eating - a good combo of sweet and savory, the flavoring is very authentic.

This cafe is so nice! Heard a lot about this cafe before coming, so I knew how busy it gets. But we…read morewere lucky and beat a big crowd in line so the wait wasn't too bad. We were also able to get seats despite it being busy. My partner and I got the strawberry matcha cloud and yuzu matcha cloud, though we were also tempted by the seasonal ube flavors. Both were great - on the sweeter side, but that was perfect for a hot afternoon. We ate most of the yuzu foam like ice cream because it was so tall lol then we mixed it into the drink. I think that was a good call because if we mixed all the yuzu foam into the drink, it might have overwhelmed the matcha flavor. Overall had a great time visiting this cafe and enjoyed our drinks. Would definitely come back again to try other drinks on the menu!

Velvet matcha (3.5/5)…read more Sub with oat milk, less sweet Matcha flavor could be stronger but it was a very light and refreshing matcha I love the inside of this coffee shop for doing work

Cute and cozy spot! It's great place to hang out with friends or do work…read more We had the chai and rose cake - both were tasty. The chai is great for sharing, we comfortably shared a large amongst 4 people. The rose cake is light and moist. Staff were all friendly.

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

Loquat is one of my favorite bakeries in the city. They have one of the best chocolate babkas I've…read moreever had. The chocolate is rich, the pastry is soft yet flakey, and there's a perfect little pinch of salt that really brings the flavor together. I'd also really recommend going to their monthly Loquat at night events with their incredible Sabich sandwiches. The one thing I'd warn is that the space is quite small and it's hard to find a seat, so I recommend taking the pastries out and enjoying them elsewhere.

Saying that the SF bakery landscape is competitive is an understatement, yet Loquat managed to…read morestand out in both the quality of its baked goods as well as its cafe ambiance. My first priority was to try Loquat's famous babka, but the petite pink mahlab cake was also calling my name. I selected the salted chocolate babka to enjoy at the cafe and took the mahlab cake home to enjoy later. My friend and I lucked out because a table for two opened up right as we ordered. My babka was plated on a dainty ceramic dish, which matched the old-school European cafe vibes. The babka was light and fluffy, yet the outside was crisp and buttery like a croissant. The salted chocolate layers folded into the pastry were the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the chocolate tasted high-quality. One babka could have probably been split into two servings, especially if you want to try multiple items, but I didn't leave behind a single crumb. All around us, the other diners seemed to be enjoying a full-scale brunch with savory pastries and what appeared to be a Turkish breakfast platter. It all smelled wonderful, so I'll have to explore more of the menu on my next visit. I enjoyed the mahlab cake a day later and was amazed that it retained its delicate and light texture. The icing was lightly flavored with orange, cherry, and floral notes, and the presentation was so elegant. The cake was the perfect accompaniment to my afternoon cup of tea. While I'm on a mission to try as many of SF's bakeries as I can, I am looking forward to returning to Loquat.