Sometimes you just wanna get a good coffee but you ended up getting water instead;(. I tried to order an extra shot but somehow the service couldn't do it so I needed to pay for the full price again. read more

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

What a coffee shop to say the least. This place is large on the inside, in SOMA (located conveniently about a block and a half from Costco), and gets a lot of sunlight. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here from the aesthetic to the coffee. I took the time on a Sunday morning at 9 to come in and grab coffee with an old friend. I ordered a Mocha and she ordered a Wired Ghandi and we liked our drinks that much that we had to have the other try it. Both were superb and did not let us down. I ended up drinking my Mocha in record time since it was delicious. I also felt bad ruining the coffee art, but it was so good. If you need a great place to catch up, drink great coffee, and have a seat outdoors (2 tables outside) or inside spread out, feel free to come here. As was expected, they did ask for vaccination records ahead of sitting, which we were happy to provide! Definitely worth it to come back and enjoy this coffee shop again! read more

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The cafe is on a somewhat industrial looking Street, with ample sunlight and a shelf on the side selling various knick knacks. I ordered a cappuccino, decaf and the foam on top was absolutely luscious. They are two tablets on the counter that you can order from, and the menu does a really good job of explaining what each drink is and what's in it. A great neighborhood stop! read more

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I tried the Ethiopian coffee here and it was outstanding. The flavor was smooth, bright, and had a nice hint of fruitiness that really stood out. It's easily one of the best cups I've had in a long time, and I'd come back just for that alone. read more

Very cute place, with nice vibes and good coffee. The very nice Etheopian owner roasts his own beans. Delicious cookies too!

Amazing coffee shop!! The staff are very warm and welcoming and the coffee is amazing!! The barista suggested the wired gandi with peppermint and it was the best coffee ive ever had! Highly recommend this place, the ambiance was amazing :) Coffee art was super cute too :) read more

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

Loved this coffee place! I've tried a lot of mocha lattes in my life and Sextant has the BEST one. Perfectly sweet, not too bitter like other mochas, and perfectly balanced. Their baked goods were pretty good too. Definitely check this out for your morning pick-me-up read more

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The mocha (3/5) here was alright (a little bland), but loved the peppermint latter (5/5) with almond milk. They use my favorite -- califa almond milk: barista edition -- here and the light peppermint syrup makes the latte so tasty and just the perfect hint of minty! read more

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Great service. They have a POS ordering system for us introverts that let's you order from their menu without having to interrupt the baristas. The baristas were super nice, they gave my puppy a cup of water since I forgot my doggy dish. Had a latte and a morning bun. Coffee was great, bun was okay. read more

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

We stopped by Sextant for a quick cup of coffee while in the city. They have contactless pay and a whole set-up to make it a safe transaction during quarantine. The coffee we had was really good but unfortunately they were out of one of the types we wanted to try so we'll have to stop by again to try it. When we walked in we weren't sure how to order since the barista seemed busy (maybe making online orders since no one else was in store) so that was an odd experience to navigate but nevertheless we enjoyed the coffee! read more

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Very nice vibes here! I stopped by a few weeks ago while I got my car serviced. It was walking distance so I decided to try it out. You order through a kiosk and the drinks were made right away. They had a limited selection of pastries. The latte was standard. No outlets so make sure to your laptop is charged! The walls and layout of the cafe was very nice though and it was a perfect spot to take some of my calls for work. read more

I usually stop by before my gym session to grab a turmeric latte. This morning I've made a mistake of not selecting a non dairy option. Mistake happens to anyone. I told the barista that I made a mistake of not selecting my usual non dairy option and if I could pay the additional dollar for the non dairy option as I am lactose intolerant. She told me that I would need to pay $9 again for the non dairy turmeric latter option. I will never return to sexton after this experience. read more

I walked in to this place around 9:30 on a Wednesday and was able to order asap! You order on these tablets at the front which is fairly convenient and efficient. When I was there, there were still pastries left, but I didn't try one. I got an iced oat milk caramel latte - it ended up being more expensive than I wanted but it was pretty good. They had outdoor and indoor seating- I could definitely see myself bringing my laptop or a book and spending a few hours here! read more

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Coffee tastes really good and will definitely return when shelter in place. Normally a really good spot to visit on the weekend. However during this covid 19 pandemic, they are not nearly as strict with the measures they take to ensure no food is contaminated. read more

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

Been coming to this spot for a few years now. The staff are very welcoming and kind. Today I got a flat white but my go to is usually the wired Gandhi. They had a good selection of pastries today from croissants to cookies to danishes. You order through a kiosk that shows you the prices of drinks which is moderate prices and it has been pretty much the same price since they started. This place is great for catching up with friends or having a quick caffeine break. Plenty of seating. You can work here but have your tech fully charged and then you can work with no issues. Strongly recommend this place, I love to see businesses run by people of color thrive! read more

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5 stars because this is one of the only cafes I've been able to find in this area that: * has WiFi * is open past lunch time * has seats that are not stools * is not Peet's Unfortunately, no outlets, but I'll take what I can get. Oh, and also the coffee is good. read more

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Oh wow - came here to try the Wired Gandhi and it was amaaaaaaazing. So delicious! It's a chai with a shot of espresso and milk (I went with oat milk). I kept smelling it because the aroma was so good . Would definitely come back. And as an introvert, I appreciated ordering by tablet. Service was friendly and professional. read more

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

A few weeks ago, I met some friends at 10 AM on a Sunday to grab coffee. At least, we met outside this place. We didn't go inside because it was closed. No sign, no notice, just closed. We waited for 15 minutes just to make sure, but no staff came by. During this time, at least a dozen people came by and tried to get in. One guy even said he ordered a coffee online. Either way, we went to another cafe and do not plan to come back here. read more

The coffee was good but just basic, I feel like it wasn't worth the 9 dollars I paid. I get that everything is more expensive now but it's kind of expensive for some basic iced vanilla latte. With this being said, it's a cute shop with an outdoor area, perfect for if you need somewhere to work! read more

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I stopped by here recently on an early Sunday morning. The interior has a great ambience, with a rustic vibe and a few places for seating. The staff was also super friendly, and were really happy to answer any questions I had about the drinks. I ordered a cappuccino and a morning bun. The cappuccino was great; smooth and creamy, with pretty strong dark flavors. They definitely kicked hard, cause I was feeling the buzz for hours. The morning bun was also good. It was still quite crispy, with sugar rolled throughout the pastry, but not in an overwhelming fashion. I'll probably come back to try some of the other unique drinks (Wired Ghandi, Golden Latte)! read more

Sextant Coffee Roasters - Cappuccino, Morning bun - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

LOVE LOVE LOVE!! DEEEELICIOUSNESS!!!! I had a chocolate with expresso and two yummy cookies (made by a local business). Customer service A+!! Attentive, personable customer service oriented. Positive energy and vibe from the two guys behind the counter. You could see and ascertain from the positive exchange between the employees and customers that this place has repeat happy customers. People and place has a positive, friendly and energetic vibe. Aesthetics! I love the aesthetics and vibe of this place. I found myself walking around to check out the goodies, the stuff on the wall, and furniture and back patio space. It's a place that is inviting, has a place where you can go alone and chill, or gather with others over coffee, tea, chocolate and pastries. I love this place for all the aforementioned reasons that I personally asked who the owner was and told him how much I love this place. I wish this place was closer to my hood. (I came here while doing errands). read more

Cute coffee shop located in SOMA. I read about it in a coffee shop book about third spaces and wanted to try it out. You order on a tablet which was fairly easy, though I think I prefer an actual person. I got an iced vanilla latte with oat milk. It was decent, a tad bit sweet for my taste. Service was quick and very friendly. There is ample seating inside and a court yard in the back and the vibe is rustic and inviting. Definitely a place you could WFH, read or chat with friends. I wanna try their Ghandi drink, which seems to be their specialty. Overall a good experience. I will be back! read more

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Ice latte with Oatmilk ($1.00 extra) with a small tip and service fee was almost $9.00. I get that things cost more these days but ordering through an iPad with no communication or service from staff seemed odd. read more

I can't complain when it comes to coffee! I'll take a quadripple of whatever mud you have, it can be one of those days sometimes. I don't stick to one thing on the menu, I flip flop. Monday: Oat Chai Tuesday: House Drip Wed: Mocha Thur: Pour Over Friday: Jostel Gandi Carry On... read more

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Nope, not this place. The most money I've spent on getting coffee. To get a splash of milk it's a $1 extra. What's most bizarre is you have to put your order in on an iPad with a confusing menu while the barista stands there and stares at me while I fumble through the choices. Why not just have a system where a real human sentient person takes my order? Say no to the encroaching robot take over. But truly overpriced. read more

The Wired Gandhi was really delicious but I was shocked at the serving size given that the Wired Gandhi with oat milk was $9.66 pre-tip. I've never paid that much for a coffee and I can't fathom why a coffee should ever be that much. I went to the coffee shop with the intention to study (needing wifi and an outlet) but the cafe didn't have wifi or outlets. The cafe has a unique vibe and is industrial feel which I think would be great for a coffee date/meeting with people but the chairs are not comfortable and a lot of the tables are wobbly (so not good for studying). Music was too loud too which made the zoom meeting I was taking there tough. Nice place and good drinks but was too expensive and just not the vibe I was looking for with studying. read more

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Went there during the Folsom Street Fair and the entire staff was friendly and non-judgmental. My cafe au lait came out fabulous.

Although this neighborhood shop has a relatively simple menu, the quality of the coffee is superb and the inside has a really cozy, relaxed feel. I ordered an Iced Wired Gandhi which was a great drink, and seemed more complex than a typical dirty chai latte. The cup size is a bit small. After you order, be sure to peak at the coffee roaster in the back of the shop! They have indoor and limited outdoor seating in their backyard patio. read more

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Update: since the owner has chosen to respond to my review, I'll update it: my review literally says "dirty chai" for $10.50 and I waited 25 minutes for it the last time I went to Sextant. It's really sad and embarrassing that the owner doesn't even take time to read reviews carefully and he is flat out lying when he says "it usually takes 5.5 minutes." Note that he did not respond to my other issues with the parking or his not helping the barista. A good owner/manager steps in when there is an obvious issue affecting customer service, rather than trying poorly to patch holes in a plummeting yelp rating. read more

I had the mocha latte here and it was pretty good. Good quality coffee and chocolate from the mocha was just enough to get a nice taste without being too overpowering. The place has a nice vibe and is a good ares to relax and talk. Great seating both inside and outside (though it was a little cold when we went so we were inside). read more

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

I've been going to this place for years. It's next to my house. Coffee is really good but today they charge me $25 for 2 cups, which is the most expensive coffee I ever paid in San Francisco. Served by two girls with attitude not cool! read more

Entered this place with high hopes but found the coffee a bit average. Loved the spacious, industrial inspired interiors with red brick and metal with hints of greenery here and there. I was a bit surprised to see only one tiny reference to the sextant instrument given it's the theme of the show. This place is suitable for work/chill but there aren't any charge plug points :/ The staff is very warm and informative. The restroom is well maintained and clean despite the part that this place is frequented by a number of people in a day. read more

Sextant Coffee Roasters - This is the theme. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Solid little coffee shop. Interior is open and surprisingly spacious and it feels like it would be a fine space to sit down to do a bit of work or have a chat. Pour over list didn't really have anything interesting, just an Ethiopian Yirgacheffe which feels like every beginner's intro into specialty coffee. Considering they are also a roaster, I was expecting more variety on offer. Pourover tasted exactly like what I'd expect, light and a touch fruity although, and I admit this is a minor nitpick, I wish it was served in a carafe and a separate cup seeing as how it was made into a carafe. I get the vibe after ordering that it was more espresso focused but too late to change my order now. Also a weird thing I noticed, they don't seem to have any simple syrup in the coffee bar, only flavored syrups and agave syrup so if you want to sweeten up a drink a smidge with something neutral, you don't really have that option. Ordering was a breeze and the barista was friendly and chatting with a customer but didn't let that get in the way of ordering. If you abhor the idea of talking to people, they also have a terminal to order from. read more

This is a review for the whole bean delivery. I've been ordering bags of whole bean coffee from Sextant to use at home for over a year now - mostly their Maiden Voyage espresso blend. It's my go-to local coffee beans order, as I find their product to be tastier and more consistent than Chromatic and Linea. The Maiden Voyage has a nice balanced flavor - not too acidic/fruity, not too light or dark. The beans are a medium-dark roast, which works for me. Chromatic Coffee has more affordable beans that are good, but there are some consistency issues from bag to bag. Linea is a similar price as Sextant, but Sextant is definitely better. I've also been to the store a few times - friendly people, good coffee and bites. read more

Sextant Coffee Roasters - Maiden Voyage espresso blend. Color in photo is about right - maybe just a tiny bit darker than it actually looks like in indoor lighting. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ask to use a restroom barista says yes if you purchase something this is ridiculous Please was so slow and it would not heart anyone if I use freaking restroom read more

Coffee is mediocre. Worse than anything i'd make at home yet slightly better than a dusty nespresso pod found in the office pantry. I only go here if i have very limited time to spare and I have no other option. Far better coffee at Vega (maybe called Suspiro now) a block and half down or Sightglass on 7th. Like many enterprise SaaS startups, Sextant has a bunch of overengineered touches that neither make any economic sense nor deliver any benefit to anyone involved. They have an unnecessarily complicated process to order on an ipad--come on guys, just saying "drip coffee, no room" and touching a credit card is far easier than 25 selections on the ipad, opting for a custom tip amount (did you really earn a tip dispensing a cup from the batch?), asking me to sign up for Belly (who knew it still existed), and the inevitable question back to your employee asking how do i order that thing that i can see and i'm now pointing to in the back left.."no not that one, the savory one in front if it, yeah, that's it...i don't see that on the ipad, can i order it? Oh let me update the menu, is that the one with or without the leek?..." 10 minutes later you're able to order that thing that you can see and exists in the physical world....now that the ipad menu has been updated. Then i have to ask your crew for a coffee sleeve (apparently that's ok as an off ipad menu item). Bathroom by qr code is also really dumb. No idea how it makes anything easier/better/more sanitary than a mechanical key. read more

Beautiful place. Best Chai I've ever had! Amazing customer service. It's also Black Owned read more

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They are out of almost everything on the menu. One barista who was way in over his head. Complicated ordering process. The one coffee they had was ok. My recommendation would be to keep it basic. Ditch all the tech, make sure there is enough drip, pastries and do an actual pour over(not machine). Offer cream and sugar. Remover who your customers are and what they want and your business will thrive. read more

First of all they offer coffee on Folsom St during Folsom Street Fair!! They kept up with the orders and were pleasant and friendly to everyone! They offer a good cafe latte that is smooth and yummy. Their blueberry muffins are hefty and a full meal onto themselves. Nice and simple decor that often have folks hanging out on weekdays giving good vibes to this location location. read more

Nice coffee shop with good vibes. Got an iced chai tea which was very tasty, a little too sweet for me but still very good. They have free Wi-Fi and a good amount of seating. Came on a Sunday afternoon and it's been very quiet so it's a nice place to read a book or get some work done. read more

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