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    Q Specialty Coffee

    4.2 (342 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    Strawberry Matcha
    Carlos M.

    Came on a weekday places packed, but you should be able to find a spot for yourself since the space is also pretty big. I got a strawberry Matcha and also a crepe cake. Definitely come back again strawberry top incorporated very well with the Matcha perfectly balance

    Velvet Matcha
    Kim P.

    Velvet matcha (3.5/5) 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

    Lyndsey M.

    Can we talk about how cute the cups and drinks are? Presentation is everything. Obsessed! We got the velvet matcha cloud, and I did really enjoy our beverages. although I felt the matcha was lacking a bit. You can see due to its very light color. There was some green at the bottom of the cup that we did mix in with a stirrer but I prefer my matcha much darker with less ice. & That's just my opinion. It was still really good though! I will definitely be back to try all of the other drinks!

    Christine X.

    THIS. is by far my favorite cafe in san francisco. the matcha, hojicha, and espresso are just absolutely phenomenal. i don't drink much of my drinks at 50% but i could do the 50% here, although i usually still opt for even less sugar or just 0 sugar. they roast their own beans and you can even smell the notes of all the different beans available. the matcha is really rich and so is the hojicha. their cream tops are so smooth and just blends right into their drinks. i cannot express how great the experience is for san francisco cafe. i love stopping by after my morning pilates and just getting some work done too. they have outlets so if you want to study here, it is the perfect spot in terms of pricing, it is relative to all cafe prices around here too so i would highly recommend getting your money's worth here

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    Jean T.

    I saw this place in a youtube video and it looked so aesthetic and unique that I decided I had to come and give it a try. The lady that I was watching was there for the matcha and I can understand why now. We tried the Yuzu Matcha Air Cloud and a Caramel Latte because I felt like we needed to try the coffee since it's a Coffee shop though I have to say I was not a fan of the coffee. We arrived just before the line outside started to form. There's seating available inside with a couple of people that seemed to be working. We originally sat in the middle section with the small round table that can't be moved but then a table opened up. There's a gender neutral restroom available that always seemed to have a line though I guess that's what happens at coffee shops. ~~Service: Good. It was quick to order and surprisingly very quick to receive our drinks as well. ~~Best Part: The Matcha. The coffee was a bit too bitter but it could be due to the fact that I do prefer to drink dark roasts. ~~Worst Part: Nit though maybe it's just me where we were expecting there to be a trash at the entrance so that we could throw away our cups as we were leaving but I guess there's no room for the bins at the beginning so you have to walk to the back towards the restroom to throw it away. ~~Tips: Get the matcha. I wanted to get the velvet but it looked so basic compared to the Yuzu matcha air cloud. The Yuzu flavor itself was refreshing in the foam form but I'm very basic when it comes to flavors and shouldn't have mixed the foam in because it was messing with me. ~~Return: Probably not. I wanted to check the receipt because somehow 2 drinks was nearly $20 but I realized there wasn't even an option to get a receipt.

    Luke M.

    My wife and I came here to try out the yuzu matcha latte and an espresso foam latte. The yuzu matcha latte foam was awesome as it had a good amount of yuzu flavor. The matha was very smooth and not sweet. The espresso foam latte that my wife got was extremely sweet so I didn't like it, but the espresso foam was the highlight of the drink.

    Various Coffee beans
    Christina L.

    I wish the drinks were larger for the cost. 3.5 stars. A lot of variety of drinks and flavor combinations of coffee and matcha. The interior is minimal. The tables get full during the weekday round 9:30AM. I order a matcha drink tonic which was pretty good. The staff measures out each and every drink, but due to high demand, all drinks are premade. A ton of fruit flavor items mixed with coffee or matcha, like orange espresso or matcha. Matcha cloud drinks are also super delicious. Overall, the matcha flavor is there, but I've had better more tasty matcha that cost less.

    Dani M.

    This is definitely one of my top 3 favorite matcha spots in the Bay Area and is worth the drive no matter where you're coming from! The matcha is strong, made to order, and served in the perfect-sized cups. I got the Matcha Cloud and my mom got the Strawberry Matcha Cloud, and both were the perfect level of sweetness. The foam was the perfect finishing touch! There was a bit of a line, but it moved quickly, and we luckily found parking right up front. Our drinks came out pretty quickly, and the staff were so nice. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to!

    Sebastian S.

    Day Visited: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday Price Range: $$ Parking: Street or metered parking Ordered: Mocha Dream Espresso Cloud, Velvet Hojicha Cloud, Nitro Mango Our favorite SF coffee shop to date! On the days we have gone, the line has varied from being out the door to a quick walk in and order - truly just depends. Regardless of the long line, these drinks are soooo good. Upon entering the coffee shop, you'll see a good amount of seating, but for the times we have gone, the majority of the seats are taken. It is definitely a variety of people socializing, working, reading books, or just hanging out. Parking is metered or street parking, and we haven't had any issue finding parking! It's also in an area where you can shop around (across the street) if you want to grab a bite as well. Our go to orders include the Mocha Dream Espresso Cloud and the Nitro Mango, but we have also gotten the Hojicha Cloud, which is amazing as well. We love the thickness and flavors of the cold foams - you cannot go wrong with any of the cloud drinks. As popular as this place has become, it truly is worth the trip! We will always make a trip whenever we are in the city!

    Applewood bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich with caramel latte espresso cloud drink.
    Ree T.

    Cafe with a good amount of working space and natural lighting. It was very busy though and a lot of the seats were taken up. Staff was kind and patient with explaining drinks, especially since this location is newer. I got the caramel latte cloud espresso and really enjoyed it!! All drinks come 50% sweet, which is great for someone like me who doesn't like things too sugar-y. The cold foam on top was light and delicious. They only had one size and it was pretty big cup. The applewood bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on brioche bread was also amazing. Very savory, not too heavy either. It was mostly just bread though. Definitely coming back to try their other drinks when I'm in the area!

    Laura J.

    Lots of seating inside, saw a lot of people doing work or journaling. Love how big and spacious is and the decorations and vibes are super cute. I got the Yuzu matcha air cream cloud. The drink itself was creamy and smooth and wasn't too sweet. The matcha itself was not too strong and tasted more on the lighter side. I wasn't too sure if I liked the Yuzu matcha cream cloud, while it was light and fluffy the flavor wasn't for me. The Yuzu was too citrusy and overpowering and I was really glad the Yuzu was only in the cream cloud and not in the rest of the drink.

    Strawberry cloud matcha Mocha cloud espresso
    Allie H.

    Was I influenced by tik tok? Yes. Was tik tok right? Also yes. But I'm a sucker for a cloud This place has drinks that taste as beautiful as they look. High quality coffee and matcha. I also think it's cool they have like a coffee bean sniffing station where u can smell the different beans they have. I loved the mocha cream cloud. Chocolatey and rich without being overly sweet. The strawberry matcha was also super fun.

    double hojicha, strawberry matcha, guava coffee, matcha crepe cake
    Ashlee L.

    I got invited here to shoot some content for them, and I'm very glad for that opportunity. Content aside, I did genuinely enjoy their drinks. The strawberry matcha was my favorite. They used a strawberry cream top instead of a puree, which I actually enjoyed. It added a nice creaminess to the drink, and the matcha was very smooth and strong. It worked well together. I also tried their double hojicha, and while I enjoyed how nutty and strong the hojicha was, I did find it a little bit grainy. I wish it was a little smoother like the matcha was. I usually don't drink/like coffee, but the guava cold brew sounded so interesting I couldn't resist. The fruity jasmine tea somehow paired so well with the coffee and made it a nice refreshing drink. I was also lucky enough to try the matcha crepe cake, which I believe they get from Lady M. It had really nice layers and was light, but unfortunately it was a little too sweet for me. Overall a very solid matcha/coffee option in SF. They have a beautiful interior too, perfect for catching up with friends. Servers were sweet as well!

    Strawberry cloud matcha, coffee, chai

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