I ordered a bagel with cream cheese, asking for it "dark toasted," which apparently isn't a common phrase, as the cashier had to clarify that I wanted it "really toasted," to which I said yes, catching the eye of a woman in a depressing band's t-shirt duly following the conversation, since she, I presumed, was the one tasked with toasting the bagels. I sat down by the window, drank my Tesora, and watched aggressive morning people do their morning routine. Cherry blossoms always seem more lovely in Japan, despite two of them being right outside, their fallen petals dotting the sidewalk with pink, for the sheer fact of being faraway imbues them with more beauty. This unfair bias towards one's own humble surroundings is what, I believe, makes life tragic. The observant fan of the depressing band and part-time Philz employee came up to me and asked if it was okay that may bagel was "really dark," to which I conceded, because I have perspective and in the end, a burnt bagel in the life of a man who has a penchant for really toasted bagels is not only unnoteworthy, but somewhat expected. They merely did what I asked them. I am a reasonable man. read more

Excellent customer service. Extremely friendly, front the barista to the cashier. Smaller location, tight space, but has taller ceilings to create a more open feel. My Kids Review: Child 1 says: Their cinnamon twists tastes just like a churro. Child 2 says: Chocolate croissant was really gooey in the middle (ask for it warmed!) read more

One cup of contaminated coffee at a time. My coffee was mistakenly handed to another customer ahead of me. After a while, the customer brought it back to the counter to exchange it. The barista proceeded to pour the returned coffee into a new cup and handed it to me. Any other coffee shop would have replaced it with a new order. Talk about extra flavor. read more

I don't usually review businesses but i love this location as always. Bob is the amazing cashier ever so far for me this year. Thank you for amazing service. read more

Theres about 10 people here and not everyone is on wifi. The downstream is sub 5mbps. A tad slow to get work done. This will screech to a halt if someone decides to youtube. coffee is good as always, no complaints there. read more

Super pleasant coffee shop in a nice little neighborhood. Lots of natural light, outlets on the floor that allow for folks working at tables not against the wall to get some juice for their laptops or phones. The baristas understand how to tailor a drink for guests, and aren't haughty if you've not run through their experience before. My mocha was sweet and creamy as requested. The rest of the staff was also very pleasant and you can tell they value customer service with multiple opportunities to share your experience via an iPad, phone number and otherwise. Local artwork, a community board, and just all around community vibes makes this spot pretty nifty in my book, and I'd probably return if heading back to this area when visiting San Fran. read more

I was super excited when this Philz opened up near me! As expected of Philz, all of the coffees are solid. You really can't go wrong with any of them. My favorites are the Mocha Tesora and Arabic. What makes this place stand out to me is that the staff there are super friendly! Depending on the time that you go, there will usually be a pretty long line; sometimes it will go out the door, but thankfully that's pretty rare. My advice is to bring your own travel mug. They will fill it up to the top (seriously you need to drink some to put the lid back on) and only charge you for a small coffee. read more

Oh what can I say about Philz that hasn't been said? This Philz on 17th is great and all of the other locations are also consistently great. (For some reason, lots of cops love this location and I always see them lol). Philz Coffee is seriously a treasure in the Bay Area and we are so lucky to have it. Their delicious coffee (mint mojitos, iced ecstatics, and mocha tesoros are popular) is served by happy, friendly, and helpful baristas. Every time I've ordered coffee here, the baristas have encouraged me to try it out and let them know if it's to my liking. If there's anything I want changed, they'll take it right back then and there and adjust it however I want. I also appreciate the environment in most Philz that is conducive to studying and getting work done. More often than not, tons of people will already be hunkered down with their laptops and books and Philz when I stop by. It depends what location you go to (some will always be packed and have a line and nowhere to sit), but this location on 17th doesn't get too packed (from my experience) and is a great coffee shop for getting some work done! If you haven't been to a Philz, then you have been living under a rock, and I highly recommend it! read more

I got the philzharmonic with little almond milk. The mint the my put on top made it taste acrid or the almond milk was spoiled. Also made it too hot. It was so bad I the barista that i didn't want it. Too expensive to taste that bad Second place i went today to try to have coffee. Just doing to make pour overs at my house. read more

I'm very excited to have this big, beautiful Philz in my work 'hood. They just opened yesterday (soft opening) and there was quite a line so I decided to come back and try it the next morning on it's first real day. This location is particularly beautiful - white walls, vaulted ceilings, reclaimed wood -- not overdone, just right. Lots of space and ample seating, though I'm not sure if this is somewhere where you'd really want to post up and work or read for a few hours, as it's a bit loud and I'm not sure the set up is really meant to be a place to lounge. There are four drink stations and there were plenty of baristas ready to take my order when I came in this morning. My go to is the mint mojito, half sugar / cream -- and in perfect Philz fashion, the drink was executed perfectly. Everyone was really nice and accommodating. They carry lots of pastries and I believe they had some Dynamo donuts in their case. I'll be back often. read more

Love the location - and it's right next to the bus stop,which is ideal! Solid mint mojitos, very quaint and open space!

A newer Philz location that has plenty of seating and will have a rush of drink orders from nearby employees including police officers during prime coffee hours (aka morning and lunch), it is filled with sociable and kind employees that will brew your coffee and more! Of course, if there is a line, don't hog up too much of their time. Thanks for the new location for those looking for a solid cup of Joe in the area! read more

I was visiting San Francisco from the NJ/NY area and decided to come here for breakfast one day and I honestly stumbled into such a treat! Each morning and ordered an Iced Dancing Water and Avocado Toast. The Iced Dancing Water was honestly the best coffee I have ever had and I compare every single coffee to that one to this day. The avocado toast was also delicious and filling! read more

Philz Coffee - Iced Dancing Water and Avocado Toast! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Philtered soul is amazing. I get it sweet and creamy. I always buy their coffee beans as well. I'd choose Philz over Starbucks any day read more

Philz Coffee - Philtered soul sweet and creamy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Philz will always get 5 stars from me! This is a smaller location than most and very little comfy seating, but it seems designed for the quick in and out coffee person. I prefer Mission and Dogpatch locations. The staff here were all very welcoming and there is plenty of parking on the weekend. read more

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Wow! I brought a couple of friends to this Philz for the first time and the hospitality of the staff was off the charts. They helped my friends through the whole ordering process and even gave us free samples to try. I am so impressed! read more

Philz Coffee - Banana bread and baklava! Friendliest staff ever! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

In my most humble opinion...hehe...this is probably the best location in both the South Bay and SF. The flow of the space is less congested than other locations and the baristas are chill, some are hilarious, and all are efficient. AND they serve Starter Bakery Kouighn Amann!! Ermagerd! If you're going to purge yourself of $4 for a cup of coffee, this is place to do it. read more

Thoroughly enjoying a wonderful cup of coffee while killing some time in San Francisco. I'm so used to Starbucks but every time I travel I venture out to try different and higher quality coffee. If you find yourself near one stop by and pick from 20+ freshly made to your liking. I personally prefer dark roast so I chose the Ether roast and it was a great way to start my day following my quick hop from Seattle. read more

IM OBSESSED. Hospitality? Check. The best in SF. Seating/Space? Check. The interior is large and clean and conducive to getting work done. The coffee? AMAZING. Beans are great for home brewing too, though I haven't figured out how to brew it as well as the staff =p A must visit when in SoMa read more

Not the best friend Philz location I've been to. Service wasn't that great and there was very limited seating indoors. Definitely a place to get coffee to go read more

I'm reluctant to write this review because I'm afraid everyone is going to discover this new Philz location. I used to go to the location on 24th street which always had a long line, this new one on 17th street only ever has a couple people in line and I'm in and out in 2.5 min. But that's not why I'm writing. I've been to multiple Philz locations throughout the years and the employees here are the BEST. Super friendly, actually act like they want to get to know me and have a conversation. It's the little stuff like that that goes a long way when it comes to brand experience. Keep up the good work. And if you keep your stock of Milk Bone's full my pooch will love you too! read more

Philz coffee... 'nuff said!!! On 17th St by Whole Foods. On my way to work. I no longer have to go to the one on Berry St (also a nice location, but impossible to find parking. The staff are uber friendly, and very clean establishment. read more

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

I ordered a small coffee and asked the barista to add a little milk. I drank some of it and walked back home to heat it up again and the milk broke ! The coffee was spoilt. Please use fresh milk/cream. Spoilt coffee cost me 4 bucks! read more

Great coffee and friendly people working there! Kinda pricey but worth it , because great costumer service.

Philz Coffee = tasty consistency. I was looking for something new to try other than their classic, ubiquitous Mint Mojito staple. Boy, their Sooo Good coffee is actually so good! I was skeptical but happily discovered that this brew is delicious. Iced with medium cream and medium sweet made an awesome cup of joe. I enjoyed it so much that I had the same thing two days in a row and now I know what I will be ordering every time I come across Philz. I hope they never get rid of this brew. This Potrero Hill location is not chaotic and there's plenty of surrounding street parking and even a Whole Foods next door. read more

Came here for the soft opening and it was great. There was a line out the door. But I didn't care to wait in that line. Got a free hot chocolate. Got to see Jacob and his dad Phil. Everyone that worked there was friendly and nice. The store team leader was friendly too. That was a great soft opening. It was my first Philz Coffee soft opening I have been too. I will come back to this location when I am in the area. read more

Nice Philz! Comfortable seating, logical layout, fast service, and ample street parking. It's a great one! I'm a big fan of their lighter roasts particularly the New Manhattan. read more

Very nice location with easy parking. There is a place to enjoy your coffee with a relaxing fountain right outside the store.

Great location and nice looking store. I always like Philz - this decaf swiller can enjoy a delicious cup of coffee just like everyone else - I like mine with cream and a little mint. Staff seems friendly and helpful. Welcome to the neighborhood, Philz! read more

I love Philz but it is a bit pricey but hey every occasionally it is a nice treat. Was on my break from work and decided to come here and grab a tantalizing Turkish. Their where only two people ahead of me and three baristas on the bar. However, the line never moved............. We waited.............and waited and waited some more. The barista was apologetic about it, which was nice, but it should not take 20 minutes to come in and get a coffee. Especially when paying almost $5 for a cup of coffee. read more

Great and unique coffee, great service. Location also pretty on the outskirts of SF. Good area to go for a walk

Always on point. Coffee and service is grade A. If coffee is not to your liking, they ask if you want them to make it again. You will leave here feeling satisfied. Greater Alarm :)Cream and Sugar is my fav. read more

This place is awesome! My good friend took me here for some great coffee. As soon as you walk in, the aroma hits you like a gust of wind! So delicious! Sabrine helped me out and ensured that my coffee was perfect. She literally made it three times for me until it was "lite and sweet" like I like it. Btw, east coasters say "lite and sweet" but in SF, you have to say "creamy and sweet"! The vibe In here is awesome ;) I'm coming back before I go back home! read more

Luke... perfect drinks. Exemplary customer service. Give this man a raise! Ask for his special. Will get you through the day!

So I haven't been here in a while but the baristas from May 2016 - Jan 2017 were bomb, always had good recommendations and suggestions when asked, and I always left with a little bounce to my step, I'm sure the delicious coffee also helped. To avoid morning and midday rush, I would place my order on the OrderAhead app and pickup to the right of the cashier. Shout out to Rel because he is the sweetest, complimented me on my piercings and contributed to the happy atmosphere of this shop when I visited. :) read more

This isn't "my" Philz (since I live right near the Van Ness location, so that will always be my favorite, sorry Potrero) but it's really nice that this one has SO MUCH SPACE. Oh my god, you can walk around after ordering and not be in literally everyone's way. It is amazing. The coffee here is good, however I think they might sweeten the specialty drinks a bit more at this location than they do at Van Ness. Or maybe I just got a one-off super sweet Mint Mojito. But in any case I tend to stick with the unsweetened option here. The baristas are also very upfront with asking you to taste & OK your drink to make sure it's good. I'm sure I'll return many times, as this is a great place to head with co-workers for the afternoon caffeine hit. read more

This place is incredibly friendly, and makes some pretty awesome creamy iced coffees! The vibe is also cool and you can pay and get your coffee in whatever order you want, which I'm into. read more

Solid Philz. The ambience isn't as eclectic as others like that on 24th, but it's clean and pleasant. Jorel is especially awesome. I ordered a newer blend online and they didn't carry it at the store, but got a large for free. He also helped me get some cream into my iced coffee (which I insisted he not remake because I was in a rush) by mixing some cream with a little hot coffee, icing that separately, and then mixing that with my iced coffee. He explained how it would have curdled otherwise. I really appreciated his ingenuity and willingness to help a stressed out customer Thanks Jorel for a great Philz experience! Made my day. read more

Great coffee and drink selection. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Good prices and convenient location. Nice for all ages and families. Would recommend. read more

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Always make my way to get some Philz! Unfortunately this time around my cup of "Dancing Water" wasn't made that good. Which is ok, you have your good days and bad. The two star minus actually came from an energy from one of the employees, I don't usually highlight any bad juju, but the experience did not match the usual Philz culture. Just giving folks a head up about some of the employees having a "snappy" attitude, and when consistency fails that is usually followed by the product. But regardless I'll still come back! read more