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    Poesia Cafe

    4.4 (36 reviews)
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    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Alexander A.

    This is a great place to stop on your way to work and enjoy some Italian treats and a coffee. They have delicious meat sandwiches, pizzas, and amazing pastries. I walk past this place every day and love that such wonderful people work there. Thanks for the great service, guys!

    Chai latte $5.50
    Justine Ray M.

    I love this is so open and accessible via Montgomery Bart on Exit 2! It's a great vibe as it's below street level so it feels secure and protected. I like the view starting from the window seeing the skyscrapers. I enjoy the amiable service and delicious egg bacon tomato cornetto and the perfect chai latte light sweet I ordered. The tomatoes in the croissant is perfect and the seasoned egg. Well with the $10.50 . I would come back love the open space for a Lunch or brunch. Great spot closes at 6pm also good for a work brunch meeting ! This is me coming back after their Grand Opening (as a guest) now back as a paying customer and I'm enjoying it!

    The flake test in SF
    Juan V.

    Have you ever wander around the city and ran into something new you least expected ? It happened to me when I was walking around in the financial district in San Francisco, California , USA. I often make it a need to make a pit stop to try a new place immediately as if they will no longer exist just because it could be a short term opportunity like a new pop up in SF for a limited time only. This place has bake goods that are flakey in SF. It's located at One Post Plaza and it's called Poesia. On a Winter stroll on intersection on Market street in between Montgomery and New Montgomery street there is an Italian bakery which serves focaccia and sandwiches along with espresso. Inside is a spacious electric space which has some seating available for working and yapping. I had to try the corneto vanilla and custard croissant. It was creamy but so flakey like some in SF. The croissant was also tasty and not too sweet. They also have the honeys like in the honey hazelnut . The jalapeño triple cheese pastry seems like their popular pastry which is flakey in SF. This is a good spot if you are on the way to the BART or Muni at the Montgomery station in San Francisco or just wandering around downtown San Francisco. Poesia has sandwiches with different types of "bries" and Italian " pastries" and pair with the different types of " teas" and they also have the famous jalapeño "triple cheese " Skip that morning "toast "and enjoy a morning or an afternoon delight brioche topped with a "pistachio roast" they have flakey bakegoods is what they have hella" most"at this the hidden location of Poesia at the Plaza at "One Post"

    Erica T.

    During my visit to the Financial District, I discovered some excellent food options. Bon appétit, cheers from Poesia Cafe, an Italian Bakery. PS I often stop by this cafe to hear the French staff say my name with their charming accent, accompanied by a warm buttery croissant and a delicious iced blueberry latte.

    Poppy seed muffin
    Janice M.

    Came on a weekday right before it was closed so there wasn't much left but I got the poppy seed muffin and pistachio cookie - poppy seed muffin 6/10, it was not vey moist, flavor was alright - pistachio cookie 8/10, pretty crunchy, generous with the pistachio, the more I ate the cookie, the more I enjoyed it, but it was around $7. I felt like it was a tad bit pricy for a cookie that was standard size. I ate this one a bit too fast, forgot a photo haha I would recommend come trying this place out, pretty convenient location (right outside the Montgomery station). I would come back to check out their sandwiches

    Kathy N.

    Poesia Cafe is located at One Post Plaza right by the Montgomery Station entrance. I work nearby and I was literally wishing that there were more bakeries nearby and next thing I knew it, I watched a video about this café over the weekend and I finally remembered to stop by today! The café is spacious! And I was so overwhelmed by all of the options available. I asked the staff if they had a favorite and they said their favorite was the Cornetto Pistacchio so that's what I got plus an iced latte and my total came out to about $15. The pastry was delicious but I probably shouldn't have eaten something this sweet this early in the morning. Will definitely be stopping by again to try other pastries! This is their soft opening and they are currently cashless for the time being!

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    Alex Z.

    A brand new bakery tucked away near the Montgomery BART exit, Poesia Cafe brings classic Italian pastries and sandwiches to FiDi. With a wide selection of croissants, cakes, quiches, the standouts are the sandwiches. Definitely go for the classic Parma, featuring fresh fluffy bread, arugula, mozzarella, tomamos, and mouth watering prosciutto. It'll leave you satisfied and instantly yearning for another. This is the perfect spot to grab something for lunch. Everything is fresh, light, and instantly makes you feel like you're in Italy grabbing a bite to eat.

    prosciutto and brie sandwich ($10.50)
    Chris W.

    Look - I know a croissant has to be flakey perfection if crumbs are falling out of the bag before I take the pastry out. That's exactly what happened with my almond croissant ($6). It was flakey goodness with a hint of sweetness from the almond filling. The croissant is bread forward which I prefer because anyone can make a filling. It takes an artist to perfect the bake. I have not had the prosciutto and brie croissant yet but it honestly looks almost too beautiful to eat. It was a little pricier, around $10.50, but I'm sure it'll toast up nicely and go down tasty. Last but not least, I had to round out my order with a large cold brew ($6.50). I would say it did not stand out as far as coffee goes but I had to have something to wash down the baked goods. It is a little pricey for the size but overall a solid option if you're in a pinch. This is a new place but the service seemed experience and the place was very clean. It had a very welcoming aesthetic and I'm looking forward to returning! Yummy Certified!

    Nutella croissant / cornetto nutella
    Fiona T.

    I saw their Instagram post about their soft opening and thought I'd pass by. It's conveniently located right outside the Montgomery bart station. I went around 7:30am and it was pretty quiet. It looked like the staff were still setting up. The pasteries all looked incredible. I saw fresh baked items in the back on racks waiting for hungry customers. I opted for the Cornetto Nutella / Nutella croissant for $5.50. I devoured the croissant. The outer layer has a nice flaky crunch with a soft fluffy inside. My only recommendation is to more evenly spread the Nutella. The ends of the croissant don't have any Nutella and the middle has extra. Can't wait for them to fully open.

    Judy M.

    Wow ! I rarely have Italian croissants and this is my first time! Everything was so good here ! I came here for the grand opening and it's right next to Montgomery Bart Station, super convenient if you are heading in and out of Bart to grab a pastry! My favorite is their raspberry croissant and pistachio maritozzi ! Would come back to try more of their pastries !

    Maeve C.

    It's nice to see something new in this space because it's been vacant for so long. I was looking forward to trying it because I commute through Montgomery station daily and work nearby. The space is beautiful with a lot of seating. Service was quick because I was the only customer in line. All the pastries look amazing. The main downside for me was the price. A small cold brew and a danish was $15, pre-tip (the cold brew was $5.50 and the danish was $9). I've lived in SF for 20+ years and am pretty tolerant of SF prices, but this seemed high given what nearby high-end bakeries and coffee shops charge. Both items were decent but not super special. I may come back but it probably won't earn a spot in my regular rotation.

    Crystal Y.

    Cute little bakery that's connect to Montgomery Bart exit. Coming up the stairs, you'll see a sign where the door is. I visited after their first week and there was a good amount of customers. Service is friendly and warm in the early morning. I ordered my croissant (they had a lot of varieties!) and a cafe latte. The croissant and flaky and the jam inside was very artisanal. It came out fast. Love the spacious interior and bright natural light.

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    Cheri L.

    A new stop for your BART/MUNI commute! This cafe is has a huge pastry case filled with sweet and savory options. For the whipped cream fans, try their brioche filled with a mountain of whipped cream and a vanilla bean custard. They are conveniently located on a lower level of One Post Plaza near the Montgomery st station. The area was pretty clean and the service was very friendly and patient.

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    Nice service and very quick. Recommend their iced latte along with their mushroom quiche

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    Hello Soran, thank you for your nice review. We hope to see you soon!

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    Great coffee and pastries! This is down in the Bart plaza. On a nice day to can sit outside in the plaza and it's actually kind of nice.

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