Loved this spot. The minute you step into the cafe you can tell it's going to be good. The sesame latte on ice had real sesame and delicious sesame flavor. This cafe uses real ingredients and not powdered flavorings. The rusk was crunchy and sweet. The strawberry yuzu was fruity, cool, and refreshing. It's like nothing I've ever tried. read more

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The place is called Stonemill Matcha so I should've got some matcha or latte, but I digress. I've heard this place has one of the best katsu sando around and as a lover of Katsu, I couldn't skip it. There's some good places in SF like Cafe Okawari. But Katsu is really becoming the new hype of the day for Japanese food, following the Sushi, Ramen, Japanese Curry, Katsu trend. So I came in with a critical view. I feel like Yoshoku in general may be next but I yet again digress. The box sandwich came in a cute little box. The inside was packed so I couldn't get a chance to fully appreciate the cafe, but the service was nice though the pay line may have moved slower than hoped. I'll say this. This is "the" best katsu sando in the bay. The katsu is crispy, but little on the softer side. But this hardness matches perfectly with the absolutely tender, soft, juicy pork wrapped inside. I'm looking at the menu again and it all makes sense. The pork has been in shio koji, making the meat ever so tender while adding the subtle but complicated marinated flavor. The cabbage is plenty, but not over packed to take away from the main Katsu flavor. What really perfects it for me, was not only the sweet and savory katsu sauce, but the mayo with dash of I think a karashi mustard. That slight tingle, the perfect kick gives a powerful awakening of flavor that really sets the it apart. This is art, an artisan. Culinary art is the refuge no raging rampant AI slop "art" can ever hope to touch. Until the day we get some cyborg implant to our brain into gustatory, olfactory functions. Even then, I don't think any tasteless tech bro are hopeless to create anything unique or beautiful. read more

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Ambiance: A small matcha theme'd cafe located in the Mission district serving a wide variety of matcha drinks and dishes. The inside has nice lighting and both booth and chair seating to pick from and music that's not overly loud to allow work and catching up with friends. Wait time: Not a long wait time early in the morning between time of ordering and receiving your drink. If you are taking it to go there is an outdoor pick up window attached to the outside of the store for convenience and to prevent cluttering inside. Service: Friendly staff and helpful with suggestions on the menu for both drinks and food. Drinks: Ginger Matcha Latte: The strong matcha and spicy ginger flavor paired well with the sweetness of the Oat Milk creating a balanced flavor. Drink size was fair based on other matcha shops. Overall, a nice little tea shop to pick out a good quality matcha beverage, light Japanese style breakfast / brunch, or a sweet treat. Clean and quiet ambience inside with friendly staff. read more

Stonemill Matcha - Ginger Matcha Latte - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is a special place and somewhat a special day to enjoy a ginger matcha. I was surprised that it was luke warm, not scorching hot.. I know the matcha is authentic. I was lined up behind two ladies. We all paused and looked at the outside menu. I decided to use the QR code. Sat outside and submitted my order. Lots of people were waiting outside for their order. Got our order through the window. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while because of all the hype. It was fine for a quick matcha fix but didn't blow me away. We got the strawberry matcha latte and the hojicha palmer which were ok but the Matcha Cream Pie was the highlight with the light lemony notes in the cream. The strawberry latte was giving tart thick milk and I could barely taste the matcha. The hojicha palmer tasted like Korean pomelo tea - I think they use that marmalade in it - and again I couldn't taste the roasty aromatic notes of hojicha that I love. Note that they seat you, you don't seat yourself. read more

Stonemill Matcha - TO Cold Strawberry Latte, TO Hojicha Palmer, TO Matcha Pie - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

A unique, delicious, gem of a place in San Francisco. This is a late post, but their matcha pie was creamy, flaky, and melt in your mouth every bite. Unfortunately, this location is located at a busy intersection, so parking is tough to find. read more

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Although I ordered a matcha latte to takeaway, clearly everyone else had a different memo! The café was full of couples eating, drinking matcha and chatting away - and the doors hadn't been opened for long! My matcha latte was very flavorful (grassy & bitter) and beautifully shamrock green. Oat milk was the only alternative milk so I chose it. The female cashier seemed hurried to take my order then shoo me outside - annoying since it was still chilly. But I could see she was doing double duty as a server and cashier (dealing with walk-in customers and delivery pick ups). Luckily, I didn't wait long for my matcha latte. A Plus: One of the two the outside folding tables was available - yay! Stonemill Matcha is one of the few cafe's focused on matcha with a lovely indoor café space...if only I had time to stay & relax. read more

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3.5 Stars This a cute spot in mission that serves matcha drinks, sandos, and sweet treats. The basque cheesecake was fluffy and good. I also enjoyed the iced matcha latte. Order at the counter, and they bring your food out to you. read more

Stonemill Matcha - cheesecake :) - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came for matcha and was disappointed. Busy dine in area and line outside. Ordered for take out and the drink comes out quick. ~2 minutes. Option to mobile order as well. I got the strawberry matcha and the seasonal lavender matcha. Both drinks were bitter and tasted watered down. Default sweetness was not too sweet but the matcha didn't have the creaminess even with regular milk. Strawberry puree was good but not enough to carry the diluted matcha. The matcha cream pie was solid. Soft matcha filling with very crispy edge. Whipped cream on top was also tasty. Would not come back here for the matcha. Maybe their food is better. With matcha coming out that quick feels like it wasn't prepared well and lost its quality. Street parking here or parking garage next street over. read more

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Yuzu Fish Katsu Sando- Filling flavorful sandwhich. The fish was crispy and not dry. The sauce complimented the fish well. Though I was not able to taste much yuzu. Suspect that is it got drowned out by all the other flavors. A nice alternative to the usual food they offer Hojicha Latte- . Compared to most places that offer this, this place is one of my favorites. I feel the quality of the tea they use is pretty good. Overall a nice place to sit down and enjoy a meal. Though even with just a drink it will be just as good. Always looking forward to coming here read more

Stonemill Matcha - Yuzu Fish Katsu Sando and Hojicha Latte - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here to try the Japanese breakfast! They only offer it on weekdays for dine in only and they have a limited quantity, so be sure to come early. Our group came around 1pm and was able to grab the last 3 sets. Our party of 6 was able to share the 3 sets and feel relatively full. There was a range of dishes, of the selection the tempura and the silky eat was quite delicious. We found the Napa to be a bit floral for our taste but a perfect palette cleanser. The staff were the sweetest and combined tables together to let our party sit together. They even put a candle in the matcha tart for my birthday! read more

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This was our second visit to Stonemill Matcha, and while the food remains a highlight, the drinks continue to fall short. During our first visit around Valentine's Day, the Chicken Katsu Sando was a standout--perfectly fried, non-greasy, and flavorful. The Strawberry Matcha Cream Pie was also excellent, featuring an airy texture and just the right amount of sweetness. On our most recent trip, we tried the new Teriyaki Katsu Sando; the addition of egg salad added a wonderful complexity to the flavor. While the original Katsu Sando this time was a bit smothered in sauce, the chicken itself remained impressively crispy. We also tried the Matcha Chestnut Roll, which was decent, though the standard Matcha Cream Pie felt much heavier and sweeter than the seasonal strawberry version we loved previously. Unfortunately, the drinks remain the weak point. Both the Ginger and Rose Matcha from our first visit and the Hojicha Latte from today were disappointingly watery and lacked a robust tea flavor. Great for a meal, but perhaps not the best spot if you're looking for a strong brew. read more

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Ordered a rose matcha iced latte and the egg Sando. Both were great! The ambiance was really nice and there was a good amount of seating. For to go orders, they call out your name from the little window at the front. The staff were also kind. The only thing I noticed was there wasn't many outlets to charge laptops, so wouldn't be the best place for me to do work there as I had intended. Would love to come back and try their other drinks. read more

D1 always with a list of matcha places she wants to try. Next up Stonemill Matcha on Valencia St in San Francisco. Thankfully we found parking right away. Her friend marked this in her top 5 matcha spots in San Francisco so we had to give it a try. The cashier was either in a bad mood or she's just like that, but we weren't impressed. Her presence and attitude already put us off. Anyhow we ordered 2 strawberry matchas and a hojicha palmer. Everything tasted watered down. And the hojicha palmer was more lemonade than anything. At least we can say we tried it and it's definitely not in our top 5. read more

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First time trying this location and had high hopes because I've heard the quality of the matcha is amazing. However, in terms of experiences, I've heard very mixed reviews. One of my friends went a couple months ago and ordered a drink where they do the beautiful presentation of creating the drink in front of you. She recorded the presentation but when the server delivered the drink to her table, he slammed the drinks and said "Next time, ask before you record." She was in shock and apologized and deleted the video. However, when she went on their social medias, she saw that Stonemill Matcha had been actively reposting and promoting customer-recorded videos of the same presentation....... So upon hearing this, I kept my expectations low when I went to try this location. I ordered an Iced Ginger Matcha and Iced Strawberry Matcha. The wait was not too long (~5 minutes). However, the pickup experience was off-putting. The customer in front of me came up to the pickup window because she heard her name called and she received the email saying her order was ready. Unfortunately, there was another customer by the same name who had ordered food, and that was the order that was actually ready. It was a misunderstanding, but the server at the window snarkily said "This order is food." Even though the girl only came up to the window because her name was called and she received an "Order Ready" email.... Oh the cherry on top was that my ginger matcha was made wrong and had no ginger! LOOOOL. I gaslighted myself into thinking the ginger was just really light or something but upon reading reviews, customers were blown away by how strong the ginger was. The strawberry matcha my friend got was good though. Matcha taste is strong. Overall, not the best experience especially due to the rude customer service. read more

Stonemill Matcha - Cold Strawberry Latte & Ginger Matcha Latte - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Finally had the chance to try out this place! I have saved Stonemill matcha on my Google map for soooo long! I ordered their seasonal drink lavender matcha latte. I really like the lavender flavor, it adds some refreshment to the matcha latte. We also tried their signature dish- fish sando. The portion is pretty big considered the price -19 usd. The crunchness and balance of the sauce and the sandwich is so good! Will definitely come back again. There is always a long line so make sure to come here earlier! read more

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I got the Rose Matcha Latte with 25% sweetness, but barely tasted the rose or any sweetness. And the matcha tasted more on the bitter side. The interior is such a vibe though. I would've loved to stay and eat or chill here if parking wasn't an issue. read more

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We came after lunch for dessert, it was a little bit busy but we got seated within 15 minutes. The waiter kind of forgot about us, so we were left sitting awkwardly for a while before we flagged someone down, but not huge deal since they were full. We ordered the matcha cream pie and the sencha brewed tea. The matcha cream pie was light and fluffy, it was not too sweet in the beginning but as you eat on it definitely gets sweeter and sweeter. It was nice sharing and pairing it with the green tea. I wouldn't say it has a strong matcha flavor more of a lighter and sweeter matcha note. The sencha was brewed in a glass pot and not a traditional kyusu that I thought it might come with. I thought it was a bit over brewed since it had a bitter note to it but still tasted great with a strong grassy and sweet taste. read more

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Went on a Sunday noon and it there was a good amount of people. We did dine in and the wait was around 10 minutes. They have a lot of space in their dining area and a great place to relax. We ordered the rose matcha latte, matcha cream pie, and pork katsu sandwich. Rose Matcha Latte:4/5: The matcha overall was really good and you can really taste a hint of rose. I do notice that the matcha is a bit grainy. Matcha cream pie: 5/5: My favorite dish that we ordered! It was really good! Pork Katsu: 5/5: It was really good. They also use a big chuck of pork in each sandwich. read more

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I'd give it a 3.5/5 if I could. Matcha was okay, but didn't love it. The strawberry was light in my strawberry matcha. I really enjoyed my chicken katsu sandwich, but the portions are soooo small for the price. My friends thought their food was okay. They agreed it's very overpriced for the portion sizes. Interior is very cute and aesthetically pleasing. Service was solid! read more

Stonemill Matcha - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Matcha latte tastes way too bitter for my taste, maybe because they put too much matcha powder. Felt a bit jittery a couple hours after. Whole milk is not organic for those of you who are picky with the milk. read more

Stonemill Matcha - Matcha Chesnut Roll Cake and Matcha Latte - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came to Stonemill Matcha recently to try their Japanese Gozen or Japanese breakfast which is weekdays only for now. I love a Japanese meal set and this one was the perfect combo for a delicious and healthy lunch. The breakfast set came with soy marinated salmon belly and ikura, dashi turnip and pork, veggie tempura, crab chawanmushi, pickled cabbage and miso mushrooms served with seasoned rice w/crispy anchovies and miso soup. All the dishes complemented one another and the salmon sashimi and braised turnip and pork were especially yummy. I loved that overall it was a pretty light but very flavorful meal. I got a sparkling matcha with yuzu and brown sugar added to pair with the gozen which was refreshing with the hint of citrus and bit of sweetness. Definitely try the limited gozen set and try to come earlier in the day as I saw it's been sold out before 1pm before! read more

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One of my favorite cafes in San Francisco and the best place for a katsu sando! I brought a group of out-of-town friends here on a Saturday morning and we waited about 30-40 minutes for a table. It was a lot shorter than the estimated wait so we were quite happy!! We each ordered a drink, some of my friends got strawberry matcha or hojicha, and I got the black sesame latte. HIGHLY recommend if you like black sesame, the flavor was spot on. We also ordered both the pork tonkatsu and chicken katsu sandos to split, so each of us could try a little of everything. Everything was so tasty and the portions are very generous. My friends raved about the sandos for weeks afterwards! Each sandwich has a unique flavor profile so definitely try both as they are different! My friend who ordered her matcha with oat milk did say it was a bit grainy, do keep that in mind if ordering a drink with alternative milk! read more

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I love the vibe in here, the cafe is great for friends and small groups. We ordered and were given a table which was really nice. However, the matcha was very chalky. For that reason I unfortunately have to give it this rating. I think that it was hard to drink at the end as the matcha sat at the bottom of the cup. The flavors were also lacking as this was a strawberry matcha with no frills. My matcha was a darker shade than my friends and the quality between our drinks was very different. Her latte was a lot more milk than mine. (Pictured below) read more

Stonemill Matcha - TO Cold Strawberry Latte - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went to Stonemill for the first time and it was definitely a cute vibe! Open kitchen so you can look around and cute cafe vibes but it is a bit small! You order before you get seated when you first walk in. Def gets busy after 12! We got the hojicha latte and strawberry latte. The hojicha was very nice and nutty. It came a little too unsweetened for my liking but they have sweetened out to adjust for your liking! I would def come back to get this! 8/10! The strawberry latte on the other hand was very overpoweringly flavored of the strawberry jam :(. I felt it tasted a bit artificial and didn't really let the matcha taste come through, I would stick to-the hojicha. 4.5/10 For food we got the fish sandwich and the pork katsu sandwich. The fish sandwich was decent, the cheese was cold but the fish was nice and flaky. I wish the fish skin was a bit more crunchy but I did like the slaw and sauce on it. 6.5/10 The pork one was soooo good and juicy. The crust was super crunchy and surrounded by the soft bread was such a nice texture. There was a sweet sauce which balanced the sandwhich nicely. Would get again! 8/10 We also saw the Japanese breakfast bento which looked realllly good and the salmon with matcha broth that others ordered and would def come back to try those! TLDR; would get the pork katsu sandwhich and hojicha. Would come back to try the bento and the salmon in matcha broth!! read more

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This spot is infamous in SF for matcha, and I finally got to try it while in the Mission one afternoon. There was a long line to dine in, but takeout did not take long. I got a matcha latte with oat milk, less sweet. The drink was really rich with a deep matcha flavor - super good! I did think it was missing a little something but overall was really great quality. I'd go back to try their other items! read more

Stonemill Matcha - Matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great service, food, and ambiance. Hard to find for parking. Definitely recommend to visit and enjoy Japanese food and matcha latte and pie. read more

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I love the Matchazuke here! I come here literally for that every time and it taste so good. It's so comforting and nice. The salmon is so soft. I also ordered the strawberry yuzu lemonade and it's really yummy. Perfect amount of sourness. You can ordered to go outside or order first then get seated inside. I came on a weekday so there were plenty of seatings. Service is really fast and the people are really nice. read more

Stonemill Matcha - TO Matchazuke - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here with some friends on a Sunday and it was busy! I was unaware that you order at the counter even if you're dining in so it was a little stressful trying to quickly decide what to get. Even though there were a lot of people, we got seated quickly since the store is larger than expected. The interior has a lot of Japanese inspiration and it's very aesthetic. The service was quick and efficient. They popped out orders very fast. We ended up going with the katsu sandwich and matchazuke and both were okay. Not bad, but anything amazing either. I got the sesame latte and it was pretty decent. The star of the show had to be the matcha cream pie. It was so good that I ordered a whole pie to go. Luckily, they had one in stock because normally you have to preorder those. Unluckily, it was $80. Steep for pie but honestly worth it. read more

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The food and drinks here are good, but they're a little pricey and dining in is always kinda hectic. Chicken katsu curry - comforting and stays hot in the thick bowl, the curry is a little thinner Chicken katsu sandwich - pretty big, cut into 3 sandwiches Strawberry yuzu-ade - love this drink Black sesame cream puff - the puff part has crispy edges and the black sesame cream is good, but pretty pricey at $8 Since it's always busy, there's going to be a wait and I feel like the setup isn't optimized. There is a station where you can grab your own water and utensils, so you would think when you grab your water that you're supposed to get your own utensils too. However when our food came out, they brought out utensils so now we had extra utensils wasted and taking up space on our small table. Also their reusable water cups are tiny, so you either have to refill more times or take a larger plastic cup, leading to more plastic waste. Even with at least 6 people working in the front on the weekend, it seems like they're always running around because they're so busy. read more

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My friend suggested that we meet up for tea at Stonemill Matcha. I couldn't tell how trendy it was from the Yelp listing or their website, but it's definitely trendy and popular....and also has its own set of rules! If you're dining in, your entire party must be present, and you have to wait to be seated (even though it looks like a regular cafe). If you order something to go, you need to wait outside by the window for your order. I noticed two women waiting for their order inside, and the cashier stopped what she was doing and waited for them to exit before continuing. Follow the rules! I ordered the strawberry hojicha latte (no added sugar) and a black sesame cream puff. The drink was tasty, and the black sesame cream puff was divine. Their other food looks so good, but I didn't have a chance to try anything else. read more

My first time dining in for lunch and FIVE STARS! The fish katsu sandwich was so freaking tasty - felt like eating a super duper elevated and elegant version of a filet-o-fish... and that's a compliment cuz that is my guilty pleasure and maybe coming here to get that fix will make me less guilty! The gozen was definitely a great meal... everything tasted carefully made and placed well together. Our drinks were crisp and rejuvenating for the warm muggy weather and overall I would love to come back for lunch! The service was swift and the vibe was chill... I love that they have a counter with extra plates and utensils and you can grab it yourself without having to wait for someone to bring it to you. read more

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Don't let the name and photos fool you. For the drinks itself you can def find better places in the city. We got the sesame latte and imagine u grinded a teaspoon of sesame seeds and dumped it in milk and called it a drink and then the matcha was so watered down you couldn't taste a thing. Went on a weekday and was shocked to see so many people waiting around for their drinks bc it wasn't worth the hype at all. Can't attest for the food though it did look good.. but judging from how good the drinks looked and how they actually tasted.... other than that the space is clean, service was decently fast, and a fun interior to sit down on a nice day. read more

Stonemill Matcha - Sesame latte and matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have been wanting to stop by for years but there was always some reason that it did not happen. I was at a conference in SF and decided to get delivery when i noticed the FishKatsu Sando and am SO glad that I did! The Sando was absolutely delicious. I was worried that it would be soggy but it was crisp and flavorful. The portion was large and I ended up sharing since it came with 3 sandwich pieces. Loved the black sesame dessert and of course the Matcha was perfect. Can't wait for our next visit!. read more

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Matcha cream pie and cheese cake were good but not the best I have had. The cashier staff was quite rude when I asked questions :( I won't visit again! read more

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Cheesecake (3/5): loved that it was very moist and the flavor is great! It is a bit too sweet though. Would recommend pairing this with a drink Pork katsu curry (2/5): idk that I'd order this again. The curry was overwhelmingly salty, and I don't remember much about the pork katsu. Matchazuke (4/5): broth was a bit too bitter this time but loved the pairing of all the ingredients. Would be nice to have some acidity or sweetness to balance the bitterness. I got tired of the dish after a few bites but I remember this being better last time Chicken porridge (4.5/5): this was so comforting. loved the variety of different ingredients because it gives you a different taste with every bite. It was also seasoned perfectly Overall I love stonemill! Almost everything on the menu is decent and fairly priced. Plus, it has the cutest vibes. read more

Came on a Monday around 11:30am by myself. There was no wait to sit inside. Ordered the Matchazuke and Hojicha Palmer, 25% sweet. **Matchazuke** -- Well-seasoned salmon over rice with savory umami matcha-dashi broth. The rice-to-fish ratio was a bit high, and the rice quality could've been better. There were nice bits of toasted rice on top - wish there was more of that! A bit pricey for what it is. Would've been nice if there were side pickles to accompany the dish. **Hojicha Palmer** -- Refreshing, sour-forward drink. Didn't really taste the hojicha mizudashi. Maybe I could've gotten 50% sweet to balance out the sourness. Probably wouldn't get again. I'd come back to try other drinks/dishes with friends if I'm in the area, but wouldn't make a trip out of it. FYI there is no public wifi, so it's not quite a work/study cafe environment. read more

Stonemill Matcha - Matchazuke & Hojicha Palmer - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Valencia has lots of good restaurants and places grab a drink since I was a kid. You also have some historic places like La Cumbre the first place to sell the Mission Style Burrito. Over the years Valencia street has become heart of the Mission District from Duboce to Cesar Chavez street. Valencia street has the best restaurants and bars than any other street in the Mission District. One of the best matcha places in San Francisco is on Valencia street and it's between 16th and 17th streets. Stonemill Matcha has been on Valencia street before and it closed and then reopened . This is the spot for premium matcha from the farms of Kyoto, Japan. You can also get good delicious Katsu Sando. You can also get hot and cold matcha . I got the cold strawberry matcha latte. It wasn't too sweet and it was tasty. They have good desserts . I had to get the Matcha team pie and it was so delicious. Each bite was divine . It was smooth and not so sweet. I am glad Stonemill Matcha is still open in 2025. Go to Valencia street to relax and get a taste of "skill "handmade premium matcha hot or ice cold and "chill "at "Stonemill "on Valencia street in San Francisco and then rinse and repeat and "refill " There lots of places to get food on Valencia street like Beretta with its "Mushroom Risotto" then go to Stonemill for the flavor of matcha from the farms of "Kyoto " just one look at the Matcha cream pie and picturing it you will want to take a bite of that "photo" read more

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First visit today and if there isn't a long line as there has usually been when I'm In the area, I'll be back! read more

Stonemill Matcha - The basic Chicken katsu sando. Delicious... - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Parking can always be hard at Stonemill matcha. They streamlined the to-go order and pickup process. While the dining in is always full and hard to come by, the pickup order is now easier. There's a waiting area outside and staff will call out to you when your order is ready. Always enjoyed their : roll cakes and cream puffs. The classic matcha and sesame cream puffs are excellent. The seasonal chestnut matcha roll cake was delicious. Mini mont blonc. Though those are not always available. Can never go wrong with the matcha latte iced. This place is always popular so come here time. There's no point avoiding the crowd. In person, dining in allow one to see the matcha and drink making process, service is good, though tables are small. There's also a bathroom read more

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