It's nice to see owner Kinani Ahmed open a second cafe on Valencia after running his SoMa cafe for well over a decade. I've enjoyed his spot on Folsom for most of that time because Ahmed's Ethiopian roots informed the rich tastes of his brews. His coffee comes from direct-trade sourcing from not only his birth country but Kenya and Colombia as well (review: https://yelp.to/Vq2pGol1bK). The result is definitely a standout in the Mission for top flight coffee. When I saw that he took over the Arinell Pizza space, I stopped by the airy new space. It was the middle of a weekday, so it was pretty quiet between me and the industrious barista. I went for the $6.50 Latte, and it didn't disappoint as the smooth flavor provided a welcome balm (Photo 7). I was tempted by the pastry selection which I believe comes from Nob Hill's French Spot. There's no doubt in my mind I'll be returning soon. COFFEE - 5 stars...really unique sourcing makes this coffee memorable AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...open space, plenty of room compared to Ritual SERVICE - 4 stars...quietly effective TOTAL - 5 stars...Ahmed creates another winning cafe RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/frysPH_-7P read more

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Visited this spot for the first time this past Saturday while waiting for my party to be called for brunch at Stonemill Matcha, and I'm so glad I decided to pop in. The space is minimally decorated with two iPads for placing your order. I ordered the Wired Ghandi (Espresso with a chai and Milk or Milk substitute) with almond milk, hot for $8.75. Whoa, that was the best espresso with chai I have ever had! It was super smooth and silky to drink. I highly recommend it. Their menu is pricey, so it may not be a regular coffee spot. I'll be back to try their other speciality drinks when I want to treat myself to delicious caffeine when in the area. read more

Sextant Coffee Roasters - Wired Ghandi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Just had the best peppermint mocha I've ever had in my entire life! So delicious. I also got the feta spinach pastry soooo good!! Small cozy coffee shop with free WiFi! Can't wait to come back. read more

Simple and minimal spot for good coffee. Quite a lot of space to sit down inside and a kiosk ordering system for ease! They have all your usual espresso-made drinks, including (at least right now) a pumpkin spice latte! They have pastries too but at first glance on their kiosk it didn't seem like any were vegan (sadly.) I will check again next time though in case something changes. read more

Sextant Coffee Roasters - Pumpkin spice latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Alas, a proper coffee shop. Sextant is a versatile hub to chat with friends over coffee, a quick drop in or a full on study session when in Mission. The barista, Jonah, is extremely friendly! There are plenty of seating, WIFI and a power outlet are available--surprisingly rarities in SF! The Wired Gandhi is wonderful. Will definitely come back when in the area. read more

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Came here on a sleepy Saturday looking for a place in Mission to get some work done in the afternoon -- this Sextant location's been open for a year ish and is pretty clean and quiet inside. The tables are kind of small (and there aren't that many), but they have reliable wifi and self service at the counter. There aren't many non-coffee options here, so I got a Wired Gandhi to try it out -- it was way too strong for me personally but I could see some folks enjoying it. My partner got a peppermint latte which he really enjoyed. read more

Sextant Coffee Roasters - Wired Gandhi and peppermint latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

sextant coffee roasters is such an incredible cafe in the mission. free wifi, outlets, there's always seats. ambience is conducive to a productive afternoon. background lofi music isn't too loud. drinks are tasty. i always get the peppermint espresso latte. prices are pretty standard for a sf cafe. restroom is also clean and locked off with a code that the staff can provide. location is great too, near 22 bus line, 16th st bart. read more

Sextant Coffee Roasters - Wired Gandhi - peppermint espresso latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

i love this place as my go-to shop. The vibe the create is so friendly and welcoming. Drinks are amazing and crafted with love. Perfect place to meet up with a friend to chat - not too noisy and near 16th/mission bart. Just spend the afternoon working here - free wifi and a multiple outlets available! The ambiance is incredible. the smell of coffee is a dream. the barista chatting with customers and really getting to know them, speaking in their native language, everything makes this my favorite coffee shop on valencia. read more

Grabbed a quick drink before heading out to help a friend with errands--loved the vibes of this place. their drinks were also great--sweet but not overly so, definitely let the coffee have its time to shine. read more

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Yummy! The "frosty gandhi" was a delicious peppermint, espresso & chai latte blend. Felt like the perfect blend of fall & winter. Definitely on the sweet side, but probably due to the different flavors -- I did not mind that at all! I want to come back and try more of their specialty drinks (pistachio latte & wired gandhi). Seemed like a very chill, minimalistic coffee shop, and great vibes! read more

Came by around 2 PM on a Saturday and was surprised to see that a lot of menu items were already sold out. I ordered an iced americano with pistachio syrup, but the drink could've been better. The ice melted really quickly probably because there wasn't enough of it and the pistachio syrup sank straight to the bottom. My first sip was overly sweet, while the rest of the drink tasted unbalanced. The cafe itself felt uncomfortably warm, especially on a hot day. I noticed the thermostat reading 78°F, but the AC didn't seem to be on, which made it a bit stuffy. Service was on the slower side, though to be fair, there was only one person working. Overall, the coffee itself had good flavor potential, but there are definitely areas for improvement in drink preparation, climate control, and menu availability. read more

I'm not entirely sure what the hype is about this place. I stopped by to take a work call after having read some reviews about how good their matcha lattes are. However, I was quite underwhelmed by my drink. It was nothing special, just a standard, dull green, non-ceremonial (or possibly very low ceremonial) grade matcha latte but priced the same as other cafés serving high quality, vibrant green, ceremonial grade matcha. Maybe other reviewers haven't explored the explosive matcha scene in and around SF because it's overpromised and underdelivered here. This place deserves at least a few stars though because the WiFi was solid, and there was a decent amount of seating and outlets for the area. read more

I went to three different coffee shops looking for matcha/chai, and then I finally found Sextant. The chai was good, and not too sweet/didn't taste like it was from a concentrate. I really enjoyed it. Sat inside for a little, and the interior was really cute. Good service too! read more

Sextant Coffee Roasters - Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Seriously some of the best coffee I've had in a long time. And the owner is so kind! I can't wait to come back for another cup

I wouldn't recommend this place. Unless you want to waste money. The matcha is actually horrible. They probably use Costco matcha. The flavor is quite strange. I asked for a vanilla latte instead since the matcha seemed to be low quality matcha powder. The cashier had an attitude and was upset about me disliking the matcha. She then made a latte without vanilla syrup which is what I paid for. $8 for a latte without syrup. read more

Sextant Coffee Roasters - Brown Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great coffee and service. I got the latte, satisfied with it. Free wifi. Ambiance is ok, some seats are significantly taller than the table. Ok amount of outlets. Online kiosks to order. Not an ideal place to study, would come back for coffee if I am in the area. read more

Sextant Coffee Roasters - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came by on a quiet morning. Mission seems to be pretty empty during the day. I got an ube latte. I don't see it on the menu anymore though. It was great, not too sweet but could still taste the subtleties of the coffee and ube. Would recommend coming for coffee. read more

Sextant Coffee Roasters - Ube Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

A quick message to all about Sextant Coffee Roasters on Valencia: I ordered their Macchiato, and it's truly outstanding. It jolted me to the bone, as they say--delivering that perfect kick and flavor. The ambience at Sextant is inviting and cozy, making it a great spot to enjoy your coffee. On top of that, the service is exceptional, friendly, and attentive, enhancing the whole experience. I % recommend giving Sextant Coffee Roasters a try if you're around Valencia. This is my 2 cents for today--enjoy great coffee and embrace the moment! read more

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4.5 STARS Matcha lovers know the struggle of finding a solid matcha latte in the city and beyond. Most neighborhood cafes I've been to serve matcha lattes that taste like milk with a splash of matcha made from pre-made concentrate. So, I will go out of my way and brave the anxiety inducing layout and parking situation on Valenica for Sextant. And, risk parking at a loading zone. Shhhh, don't tell DPT. Sextant makes a really solid matcha latte w/ oat milk ($8.75): https://tinyurl.com/4mf5xx7h Ceremonial grade, hand-whisked to order, the matcha latte is robust with a strong earthy vegetal bitterness that's balanced by the creaminess of the oat milk (Califia). So, why not 5 stars? The ONLY sweetener they have is sugar in the raw that doesn't melt in iced drinks. If customers are paying nearly $11 for a matcha latte (post tip), please offer simple syrup or soluble sugar substitute for iced drinks. TIA! O T H E R I N F O * Sextant specializes in Ethiopian coffee and roasts their own beans at their original SoMa location on Folsom. * This is their second location in the city that has a minimalist hipster vibe with limited seating, a mix of high tops and low top tables. Two benches outside. * Online ordering is not live yet. * Bottled drinks available. No pastries available yet. * Quiet with no music playing so you can get work done. * Free WiFi. * One restroom available. * Street parking can be a nightmare but more doable weekday mornings. Bart is just around the corner. read more

Sextant Coffee Roasters - Iced Matcha Latte w/ oat milk | $8.75 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

wanted to try the wired gandhi ($7.50) since it was their specialty. unfortunately I couldn't really taste much of the "dirty" (espresso) part, only the chai part, and it was pretty sweet. the latte was better read more

Sextant Coffee Roasters - Wired Gandhi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

The coffee selection is amazing! First gen Ethiopian founded so a great business to support over a chain like Starbucks. I enjoyed the wired Gandhi (dirty chai latte), it was warm, spiced and a great afternoon pick me up. They have wifi if you want to grab a coffee and work. The space has a nice minimalist design. The barista was also nice! The coffee is a little pricey, but I enjoyed my visit a lot read more

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This might be my new favorite wfh coffee shop around Mission! There's free wifi, but limited seating with three wider tables with bar stools (and the right side has more solo seats). Coming in, there is a self-ordering kiosk if you'd like to use (pretty straightforward). I am usually a fan of iced drinks, but here - they blew me away with their hot Wired Gandhi drink (espresso with chai). It's on the sweeter side, but it's my new must get drink. Highly recommend. My only wish is that they would close their front doors. A couple of bugs get into the store, but otherwise - the shop is nice and quaint, restroom and areas are all clean. I wouldn't have any loud meeting calls here, however. More of a nice and quiet spot to work and chat with friends. read more

Sextant Coffee Roasters - Wired Gandhi (hot on left, iced on right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Almost easy to miss location of the chain in Mission, but perfect for a coffee pick-me-up! My friend and I ordered a pumpkin spice latte and a Frosty Gandhi respectively, and we both enjoyed our drinks. The Frosty Gandhi was a peppermint chai latte with espresso and was both refreshing because of the peppermint and comforting because of the chai spices. The shop itself was pretty minimalistic -- the interior was cute with the pink walls and the modern decor, and we ordered through a kiosk. The employee present was really helpful in answering our question about whether milk alternatives would cost extra. read more

Sextant Coffee Roasters - Frosty Gandhi, Pumpkin Spice Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sextant Coffee brings together great taste with minimalist vibes, making it a perfect spot to finish work or catch up with friends. Nestled in a prime location on Valencia Street--an area quickly becoming a foodie haven--this cafe holds its own with a simple yet impactful menu. I ordered a vanilla caramel latte, and it was spot on: creamy with a nice balance between the vanilla and caramel flavors--neither overpowering the other. That said, my visit at 8 AM, right as they opened, came with a couple of letdowns. The pastry case was empty, leaving me without a chance to sample what they offer. On top of that, the bathroom wasn't in its best condition--no toilet paper and not freshly cleaned, which is surprising for a cafe that had just opened for the day. Overall: Delicious coffee, minimalist charm, and worth visiting. Hopefully, you'll have better luck snagging a pastry than I did! read more

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The coffee here is fine, if expensive -- exactly what you would expect from an upscale shop. What I hate here is the interior space, which is as generic, uninviting, and sterile as possible. The Mission used to have personality, and this kind of place is exactly what killed it. "Minimalism" shouldn't be used as an excuse for a total lack of imagination, taste, and effort. read more

Loved the coffee and loved the service! Nice clean and welcoming. Loved my barrister Rayan.

Coffee is nice but they are super slow. There was no line and it took 20 min to get our Americano.

Tasty drinks! Can't wait to come back and try more. Came in the afternoon and there was plenty of seating

I've only been once to this spot and I loved both of the drinks my partner and I ordered. I got a latte hot with oat milk and added lavender, it was soooo good. My partner ordered an iced latte with oat milk and it also was soooo good. This spot doesn't seem like a place to do work or stay for a long time. It's quiet and there is seating but the seating doesn't look comfortable for long time seating. I'm not sure if they offer Wifi. I'm very happy this spot opened up in my neighborhood. read more

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I am not a coffee connoisseur but I randomly dropped in and really happy with the drip Coffee the barista made for me . She was so nice and helped educate me on coffee and drinks ! She was really nice and obviously loves her job . Will have to come back and be more adventurous with my order !! read more

I really like this place! Bright, clean, great coffee, sweet service. I went here on my bday and I'm not disappointed! It's a great place to post up and do some work or reconnect with an old friend. I'd be here a lot more if I lived in the Mission! read more

It was really delicious espresso! we got a cappuccino with oat milk (they use califia) and the art was incredible. Very smooth tasting espresso no bitter or acidic aftertaste, would recommend! The service was also great and the atmosphere was very peaceful and nice! read more

Sextant Coffee Roasters - cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tl;dr - Unassuming but unique coffee shop in an awkward location in SOMA. Good coffee, quality service, but it's just not something I go out of my way for, given it's pretty far from a lot of anything. Slightly expensive comparatively, but the quality of the beans is there so if that's something you want, this a true blue independant roaster. It's all about the beans, dude. Been here about a handful of times, we tend to grab coffee here when Dento is closed. However, if you like strong beans with a particular flavor profile I think the coffee here would stand on it's own. The roasters are 1st generation Ethiopian, so if you know the difference between Ethiopean coffee compared to others, they are known for the bright fruited flavors that usually give off a nice nose. They offer their own beans for sale here and while I don't drink a ton of coffee these days, I've been told by my neighbors it is a great set of blends on offer. I myself enjoy their chai, which I find to be particularly good compared with other nearby coffee shops. My wife also got a great golden latte once, not sure if it's regularly on the menu but the execution on that was choice. The location is a little out there, not a lot around it so for me it's a bit of a trek which keeps me from coming in often. They have another location on Folsom I couldn't speak for, but everytime I am here the service has always been gracious and kind. Prices I will note, are a little high, but that's most likely due to the fact that these guys aren't just outsourcing their materials, they are truly doing this from start to finish, and the quality you can definitely taste. All in all they have some uniquely good drinks here, a dedication to top tier ingredients, and neighborhood friendly baristas. If they can get some really good food on offer, a step above what they serve now, they could get more foot traffic. If there was more of anything around them, that would help them immensely as well. I wish them all the best. read more

Seems to be a newer, and less congested coffee shop in the mission. I loved that I could sit at a table and read a book without large lines or crowds of people. Enjoyed a cappuccino. Sweet little nook at the front window, which lets you feel like you're outside while still being inside. read more

Solid service and an amazing cup of coffee. Had an americano and a pour over. Everything was great.

Very happy with the opening of this coffee shop in my neighborhood. Shoutout to Diane for always being pleasant :)

This is one of my favorite coffee spots in the Mission. It's tucked away so not usually that busy, but right off 16th & Valencia (close to bart) and a great spot to work out of. Also, it's doggy friendly. While they don't have a gluten-free option for pastries, I've had some of the best mocha and matcha there. Ironic considering it's steps away from a matcha cafe. They offer an expanded alt milk selection including pistachio milk. Incredibly sweet staff. Thank you! read more

Glad they opened a nice modern coffee shop in the area. Always looking for a good chai or matcha latte and it was definitely a delicious iced chai latte, haven't had a good one in a minute. We were greeted and treated nicely by the woman at the counter, who also prepared our drinks. Nice interiors as well, the pastel colors and curved shapes, love it. Needed something like this. read more

I was really excited when these guys from SoMa opened up their new location in the Mission. There's no shortage of good coffee shops in the area, but competition is always helpful, as it keeps everyone on their toes. Unfortunately, I can't in good conscience award anything higher than 3 stars, simply because of their outrageous pricing. Specifically, my 12 oz. single-origin Ethiopian pour-over cost a whopping $9.10. You read that right. Over $9 for a small cup of hot, black joe. I get that everyone's dealing with inflation right now, but it simply doesn't match the market. I don't care how special your "washed, organic" beans are...we're talking coffee, people. Not Glenlivet. I can easily cast a radius of 5 blocks and get something of similar quality (and larger size, to boot) for at least 33% less. Heck, I could mosey on over to Philz and get nearly *double* the size for 33% less. I can't justify it, and for that reason, while the quality is commendable, it simply didn't blow my mind in any way close to enough to warrant the ridiculous cost. If they adjust their pricing model, I'd be happy to give them another try. read more

good coffee at heart of mission, good taste for quick grab and go on valencia at weekend or nice day.