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    Royal Ground Coffee

    3.6 (235 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    London fag

    Thanks for workers for good tea and let me charge the phone. It was really nice after 6 hours walk in SF

    Chloe F.

    Decent little spot for a quick bagel and coffee. Nothing fancy, but they had a lot of options and a lot of seating. Only downside is the bathroom was out of commission.

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    Helen L.

    Im sorry about the break-ins. This cafe has been in this neighbor for a while. I've never gone in till now. I never knew it had everything. Smoothies, sandwiches, coffee (of course), salads, traditional baked goods like lemon and raspberry squares. Unbelievable how much they offer. I was torn between a sandwich or salad. I let their staff pick. Royal salad won. A big scoop of tuna with dotted capers, crunchy fresh romaine, crunchy bell peppers, a sliced hard boiled egg, the freshest sliced avocado, sliced grape tomatoes and homemade balsamic dressing. Perfect salad. So delicious. This is the California salad in one big to-go container with utensils and napkins. Take this on a picnic and to the ocean. Some customers just chill in there. I need to learn the zen of chill in a cafe.

    Egg salad sandwich with rye bread and black coffee with almond milk.
    Angela K.

    They have great wifi- came here to take zoom classes. Their sandwiches are really yummy. I've tried a lot of their sandwiches and it never disappoints. My favorite one is the egg salad sandwich. Always super fresh ingredients and I love how they add a lot of fresh veggies. I feel like they also make the egg salad out of scratch- I see them peel eggs so the food is super fresh!! Highly recommend. (I got the egg salad sandwich with rye bread and black coffee with almond milk.

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    Peter P.

    A cute coffee sandwich shop in the Richmond. Plenty of seating to do some work. Plenty of coffee/espresso options and teas. Nice spot to get a quick bite as they have a decent selection of sandwiches. Prices are reasonable and the service was fast. Staff were kind and welcoming. Would definitely come back

    Bagel Lox (no tomatoes & capers)
    Emily F.

    Cute little coffee shop with great bagels! I dropped by in the morning and grabbed a latte and lox bagel before sitting down to do some homework. The lox bagel was awesome. It comes with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and capers. Bagel was perfectly toasted and the veggies were fresh. Perfect way to start my day :) I got a white mocha and it was decent. I asked for it less sweet and it was perfect. There is Wi-Fi so definitely drop by to do some work and grab some yummy food and drink.

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    Sherman L.

    This is my favorite coffee place to go for a quick bite. The sandwiches aren't the best as compared to Lou's sandwich but for $7-$9 range, they're decent. I enjoy this spot because it doesn't get too busy and they are really friendly and efficient. Whenever I have a lot like my water and lunch in my hand, they notice and make it easy for me like put my food in a bag and tie it up. They also know me by now and are familiar with my usual order. When I went on vacation and came back, the guy said "hey haven't seen you in a while" so it feels nice to be remembered there.

    Lox Everything Bagel
    Kendal K.

    Delicious food and great service! We were driving though and craving a good bagel - we definitely got it! We ordered the Lox on an everything bagel and every bite was great. Also highly recommend the coffee and lattes! We weren't able to sit inside but looks like a super cute spot!

    Shuyi L.

    I always come by this area of the city but surprisingly I have never discovered this cafe until now! It is by a corner on Geary and it is so easy to skip this place because of other cafe and food choices nearby. Honestly speaking, this is such a decent cafe where I will take a second experience right after my first! Their menu is simple but quality also comes along! Their price is more than just! The setting of this place is also study/working-friendly, and I have spent a good afternoon working on my computer here without feeling uneasy. It is also a good place if you need extra stimulus from looking out the window, you will see lots of interesting things happen in this neighborhood.

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    The food is good but not a friendly place. No greetings. I think it would makes a difference of people want to hang around.

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    I've tried many of their sandwiches, and every time is so so good !!!!! They open early as well. I love this place .

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    Amazing coffee shop! They are always fast, love the bagels, the Internet is fas as well!

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    Perfect ambiance conducive for productivity in a relaxed atmosphere. Felt I was working remotely abroad! Delicious chai and friendly staff!

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    Great Reuben Sandwiches!…read more This location is very convenient to BART (24th Street / Mission station). It is only a three block walk from the station. My wife and I were meeting someone in San Francisco in the afternoon and we wanted to eat lunch beforehand. We were interested in trying Wise Sons Deli since we have heard so many people praising it. Since we were coming into the city via BART, this location was great. The ambiance is pretty basic; ordinary tables and chairs and only some photos on one wall. You order and pay at the counter and then someone will deliver the food to the table. If you want coffee or water it is serve-yourself. However, the food is fantastic! My wife ordered a corned beef Reuben sandwich ($18.50). It was thick and very tasty. I ordered a House Special Pastrami Reuben that had a smaller Reuben sandwich, french fries, a side of cole slaw, and a drink ($19.50). While it had half as much meat as the regular Reuben, it was still a good size. They make their own Pastrami and Corned Beef and it tastes great. My wife normally doesn't like Pastrami but loved the taste of Pastrami made by Wise Sons. The meat is thick, tender, juicy, and DELICIOUS!

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    Bagels were fresh and tasty, and the service was fast and friendly. There isn't too much to say…read moreabout this bagel spot: if you're looking for great bagels, quick service, and a friendly team, I'd definitely check this place out. Okay... I guess I should elaborate a little more for all y'all faithful Yelp readers. I tried a couple of different bagels at Noe Bagel. The sesame and everything bagels are both generously coated, with a beautiful outer crust that has just the right texture. The inside is soft and chewy. It's a classic New York-style bagel that will satisfy even your strongest bagel cravings. The mini bagels maintain that same excellence, just in a smaller form. Because of their size, the crust-to-center ratio gives you more of the micro-blistered snap that I love about bagels. Personally, I'd choose two or three minis over one regular bagel. The cream cheese is also excellent--well-balanced and smooth. My favorite is the blueberry cream cheese. It has just a hint of sweetness that brings out the richness and creaminess of the cheese. And, like many spots in San Francisco, they offer a sourdough bagel. It's quite different from their sourdough bread, but I enjoyed it. If you're visiting, I'd recommend giving it a try. For my everyday go-to, I'd stick with a classic sesame or plain bagel, but Noe Bagel has enough variety to keep things interesting if you want to switch it up regularly. As a bonus, they sell day-old bagels by the bag for $4. You can freeze them, eat them as-is, or repurpose them into bread pudding. You'll end up with an interesting dish thanks to all the different bagel varieties mixed together--but that's part of the fun!

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