We randomly stumbled across this place when looking for coffee. I'm normally apprehensive of spots where their drinks just look Instagram-y, but I was reading the reviews and people actually enjoyed their drinks here. I went with the pandan coconut milk with matcha and it was delicious. My girlfriend got the blueberry milk matcha and that was the most realistic tasting blueberry flavor I've had in a drink. People working here are also super kind and the place is small and cute. read more

On today's cafe stop I'm trying two new interesting drinks! The first is a cherry foam cold brew that has a nice creamy and tart flavor. My favorite ended being the second drink which is an orange vanilla bean matcha latte. Both were great in their respective profile flavors and def kept me caffeinated. They also have fresh pastries made in house for a yummy snack! The vibes were very chill with some indoor seating and the service was friendly. read more

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I stumbled upon this place as I dropped my car off nearby and wanted to kill time. The location isn't off the Main Street and on a Monday 10 AM it was busy with 2-3 groups working chatting/working inside. The inside dosent feel cozy enough to spend hours there for me personally - but is a good place to catch up. I'm pretty new to matcha and this was the first place I was brave enough to try a flavored matcha latte. I love rose syrup and they had just the drink for me. If you like your matcha more potent in the matcha latte this is the place for you. The rose flavor went beautifully with the matcha. It was definitely on the sweeter side. Excited to try their coffee in the future too. read more

Telescope Coffee - Rose matcha latte and lavender matcha latte - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

The times they are a changing. 6.50 for a cappuccino in not my idea of the best neighborhood (high rents / lease) seems a little aggressive and the coffee was not great. Also, the guy taking the order was not so nice either. Can find better spots. read more

This 1 star review goes for a service and terrible hospitality. My friend and I stopped by to get some hot tea during the rain. While I was ordering, my friend asked the cashier/barista if there was a restroom. She responded saying it's for paying customers only. It's obvious we are literally ordering right now. My friend said we're ordering now and she responded saying that we have to pay first in order for her to let my friend use the restroom. I don't know why she has to be so rude about it. I believe service starts when people walk into the place and ruining someone's mood about restroom is not an indicator of the good service. read more

Dropped by for a quick weekday breakfast recently; it's a little small but when I was there, there were plenty of seats still available. I ordered an iced matcha latte. It was OK; I think the flavour was decent but nothing particularly fantastic to note. I think it leaned on the lighter side, so I feel like I shouldn't have ordered iced (since the ice melted quickly and it got too watery). I also had the focaccia with cherry tomatoes and rosemary, which I realised only after the fact that it's one of their specialities? Well, checks out - the focaccia was quite delicious. It was very nicely baked - light, airy, still warm - and the sweet & savoury flavour of the cherry tomatoes paired well with the salty flavour of the focaccia. (Was a bit too oily for my taste, though). Price point was on the high end though, my latte and focaccia came out to $12, which is... fine? But I think more than the quality / size of the bread and drink merited. Also, just as a heads-up , this café is not exactly in the best neighbourhood (to say the least), which is a bit of a deterrent to me returning. Like obviously I know that is not at all related to anything the café itself can do, but I'm just not sure if the focaccia is alluring enough to deal with someone yelling something vaguely racist and/or incoherent from across the street on my way there. read more

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When I heard they had blueberry matcha lattes here I had to try it. What they have is blueberry milk and then you can add matcha to it with your choice of milk (I did oat). It only comes iced but that's what I wanted anyways! The blueberry taste is amazing and a flavor you typically would never find in a coffee, let alone with matcha. It was really delicious! My partner got the pandan coconut milk with matcha and it was really creamy. The place itself is beautiful - airy and bright. They even have free plant clippings you can take home and a bookshelf where you can leave or take a book. They have pastries too. It's my dream coffee shop! read more

Telescope Coffee - Blueberry matcha iced latte - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I got a honeycomb latte which was interesting. The latte part was really good and the honeycomb on top gave it some texture without adding too much sweetness. It sort of dissolves and then gives you an activity to look for the little pieces to chew while you are drinking. Reminded me of pop rocks in a way, it's a project but a fun one. Their menu is really innovative with a rose latte, a variety of matcha lattes and some delicious looking baked goods. Unfortunately for me my digestion no longer likes gluten, so I was unable to indulge the pastries. The location is the big drawback for me. While the block is relatively clean for SOMA, there was a melting fentanyl guy on the sidewalk where I parked my car and a lot of sketchy people in the gas station across the street. To go is a good option. If I am down this way again, I'd love to try the pandan coconut milk. The barista was super friendly and helped me to customize my latte. This is a really charming little cafe with a great vibe, if you happen to be in the neighborhood. read more

solid oat latte. matcha was okay... did not have strong matcha flavor. pastries made in house!! their puffs sounded really good but were sold out. focaccia was a bit dry, hard, and too chewy but maybe we should've tried it right away. the cafe was super cozy and cute, well lit and nicely decorated with a pink botanical aesthetic. the service was great! Super friendly and patient staff. read more

Telescope Coffee - Focaccia burrata sandwich, oat latte, matcha latte - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had a great experience here. My vanilla latte was amazing, the blueberry pastry thing I has was super delicious, the staff were friendly, and the space comfortable to sit and chill a bit. Everything you would hope from a coffee shop - highly recommend! read more

I ordered a blueberry milk ($7) + extra matcha ($1) since I saw a couple reviews on it. The drink is aesthetically pleasing. But to be honest, the drink itself was very underwhelming. I couldn't really get a solid matcha taste from this drink. I don't know if the blueberry milk was overpowering it. But it didn't really taste too much like blueberry either? Idk. The drink didn't really live up to the reviews in my opinion. Maybe I should have added sweetener to it to make the taste come out a little more? The service was good. I didn't have to wait that long since I came at 9ish on a weekday. Lots of seats were available. Couple of people WFH or studying in the shop. It's cute because they have a little library nook where you can borrow, keep, or donate a book! Maybe I'll give this place another shot in the future. read more

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Jenny worked at Ekeven Madison Park, everything is made in house, not an Italian syrup pump in sight, I don't eat the focaccia (celiac), but it looks amazing. read more

So good, one of the best coffee shops in the city, and definitely the best in this area for me. The focaccia has no business being this good??? Good amount of seating, and one of the best logos. I've been probably 10+ times thanks to jury duty, and everyone is always very nice. read more

Telescope Coffee - Cheese focaccia - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Really sweet staff and a solid flat white. The interior is small but clean and adorable. Service is quick, bathroom is clean. Despite it not being in the best part of SF, it's a really nice space with good coffee. My favorite part of Telescope is their little free library - you can donate books or take them, and someone has put effort into curating them; on a small shelf there are healthy varieties of both fiction and nonfiction. Their focaccia was recommended by the barista, though I didn't get a chance to try their pastries/savories this round. Next time I'm around I'll get the focaccia :) read more

Telescope Coffee has been on my list to try for their baked goods. I got the honeycomb latte, focaccia, and ube cookie, all for $18. The ube cookie was my least favorite as the ube flavor did not come through and tasted mostly of a crunchy sugar cookie. The sourdough focaccia was my favorite. It had a nice chewy and crunchy texture with classic flavors of rosemary and tomatoes in it. The honeycomb latte was cool to try and paired well with the focaccia. read more

Telescope Coffee - Honeycomb latte - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Walked in on a weekday afternoon and picked up a honeycomb latte + a pastry stuffed with blueberry filling. The vibes are amazing and bright. The service is very quick. For the latte, I didn't taste much honeycomb/didn't differ from the taste of a sweetened latte I've had elsewhere. Overall, I wouldn't go back for the honeycomb latte but definitely interested in trying other menu items as the staff was exceptionally sweet and knowledgeable! read more

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They bake a fantastic focaccia here and have delicious coffee! This beautiful space is bigger than the previous location and has seating for about 15 with an open floor plan. I could eat this focaccia every morning, YUM! read more

Telescope Coffee - Rosemary tomato jack cheese focaccia! - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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One of my favorite coffee shops in SF, I remember when my old coworker told me I needed to go to their old location because it's a "top-notch bakery masquerading as a coffee shop." This Asian woman-owned business showcases local artists in their store and helps showcase local businesses on social media--I love it! Service is wonderful and the inside is great for working out of. It's bright, light, and airy with lots of plants. This new location has more seating and lots of books and things to look at! I've enjoyed their cheese scone, Iced rose latte with oat milk, Iced oat maple latte, Pumpkin spice latte with oat milk, hot Mandarin clementine caramel latte, focaccia with cheese (probably the best!), and more. They update their menu routinely, seasonally, and just for a day. Telescope is a great community hub. read more

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5 star experience: inviting space large enough for counter seating facing frosted window & 4 tables. Outlet on right side of counter in case you're one of those who buys 1 cup of coffee & sits all day on your computer. High ceilings with plentiful natural sunlight. Why not read a book, there's a bookshelf full of them, and they even have a dog bowl. When you enter you see the counter and all the yummy pastries made in-house. Super friendly service. Your bev is delivered to the side of service counter, with your choice of cow or oat milk. Also off to the side are napkins, plastic ware, straws, honey, & sanitizing lotion. Location is perfect for all the techies nearby, and close proximity to the courthouse where food options are quite limited. I'll be back for sure. read more

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Love this place!! The service here is great and the lattes are sooo delicious. I usually get vanilla latte with oat milk and it's made perfectly. The ginger cookie is also my favorite and a great place to come and study or wfh. read more

Cute spacious coffee shop tucked away in soma area. Decor is so cute inside!! There isn't a whole lot of places to sit for the large space though. They had a lot of interesting/fun flavors, would love to come back to try the rose latte, matcha rose, and especially the strawberry milk!! I'm typically a chai latte person but I'll always go for the fun latte drinks if it's on the menu. Ended up getting the honeycomb latte -- it had actual honeycomb chunks they sprinkled on top. Was a decent latte, I was hoping for more honeycomb notes, but it tasted more like a sweetened latte. Was in a mad rush trying to take the picture as the honeycomb kept rapidly melting into the coffee. read more

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Yes, I did check this place out because of the Instagram girlz reels. It did look great and since the owner/chef literally worked at the world's best restaurant, Eleven Madison, I wanted to check it out for their focaccia and pastries. I was met (not exactly greeted) by the owner and I want to give her the benefit of the doubt that it's her hardcore New Yorker exterior but she did not seem happy I was there after seeing the reel. They were out of focaccia and I had the rose latte. Indeed one of the best coffees, up there with Linea, I've had. Perfectly sweetened but not overly sweet. I also got the ube cookie ($4.50) and it was a very good cookie, crispy on the outside with a sugar coat and chewy on the inside. Only pastries available was the cookie and banana bread at 11:30 weekday. Latte and cookie set me back $13.50 out the door. Yeah, definitely steep but it was quite good. Despite the not warm service, I will probably be back. She said focaccia is ready at 9am so good luck to us all. read more

Telescope Coffee - Sad to have missed the pi day pastries - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came by for one of the bakery pop-ups. I also got an iced latte from Telescope. Plenty of people inside on the tables during the time. Iced latte was okay. Watered down, not a strong coffee taste. They have specials and seasonal lattes that may be better. read more

This place is truly a gem and it's a paradise for all the coffee lovers. I got the Rose Latte and trust me I fell in love with the drink. It's one of my go to places in San Francisco and I would highly recommend this cute coffee shop. The atmosphere is very cute and inviting. They have a lot of options for coffee and as well as some tempting desserts! I will be back here every week to get the Rose Latte! read more

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the best blueberry matcha and pastry i've ever had, seriously so delicious! the staff were super friendly and helpful. the decor and entrance was super cute as well! i will definitely be coming back :) read more

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I tried this honeycomb flavor which was the most popular and it did not disappoint me! The fact they also put honeycombs in the drink made me love it even more! There was also a business pastry pop up inside, and the selections were hard to choose from but I went with this cinnamon flavored pastry, which was really tasty! Everyone was very welcoming and nice, and it was a cute little coffee shop. I would definitely visit again to try out more of the menu. read more

Telescope Coffee - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nice cozy spot in the soma. Their focaccia is very good. I tried their honeycomb latte it was frothy and sweet read more

Telescope Coffee - Honeycomb latte - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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honey comb pieces are delightful! barista gave me a few big pieces so i could try it by itself. read more

Telescope Coffee - honey comb latte - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was in the neighborhood getting my tire replaced at Roberts Tire and Robert recommended this bright, cozy and friendly coffee shop around the corner. What a gem! Perfect coffee! Perfect on site pastries and delicious offerings. The moment you enter the Telescope Coffee you are greeted by owner Jenny who is extremely friendly an increable baker! Telescope has a very high ceiling, cool lighting and funky seating including high tops and three tables with chairs. My service was very quick and pleasant. My coffee was a work of art and extremely well prepared and presented by Noe. WOW! Highly recommend Telescope Coffee if you are in the neighborhood and I am sure with the growing local population of new apartments if will be a FAVORITE for years to come. Thanks Jenny (owner) and Noe for a spectacular experience! Mike read more

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I tried an iced lavender latte which was delicious. The natural lighting and ambiance inside was pleasant and welcoming. The baristas were attentive and patient while helping me decide what to order. Definitely will return :) read more

Telescope Coffee - Entrance - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

such a cute little space! loved how strong the orange blossom flavor was & how it paired with the matcha, and the blueberry pastry was so warm + flaky. great place to catch up with friends or on work :-) read more

Telescope Coffee - orange blossom matcha & blueberry pastry - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I really enjoyed this coffee shop. The Matcha latte I got was delicious. They told me they make their syrups in house and with the lavender when you can taste it. there's no weird after taste and it's the perfect amount of sweet but floral. I would definitely come back here again and get another drink and I really recommend anyone stopping by if you're in the area. The people working were super friendly as well. They also have tables where you could bring your laptop and work if you need to. read more

Telescope Coffee - Matcha with lavender syrup - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Some people get hangovers, I just need my morning coffee fix. I like trying new coffeeshops so when a friend mentioned this place, i was sold. Honeycomb latte - Either the honeycomb wasn't sweet enough or my taste buds are broken. Don't get me wrong, the drink itself was good, I was just expecting something a little sweeter Iced Vanilla Latte - My friend ordered this and although I don't order too many iced lattes, I would say this is by far the best I've had. There was the right amount of ice which didn't dilute the drink and the sweetness was perfect. This place is a bit out of the way to make a visit but if I were in the neighborhood, I'd definitely make a stop here. read more

Such great espresso and matcha! The blueberry milk was delicious. Also the vegan focaccia bread was delicious and warm when I ate it because it was freshly baked! read more

Telescope Coffee - Blueberry Oatmilk Dirty Matcha - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

the place is pretty small (but cute). has a bathroom + books that you can take. baristas friendly. HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND THE MATCHA ! it's absolutely atrocious (look at the color). I heard the honeycomb latte is pretty good though (can't and didnt try because im vegan). ALSO THEY CHARGE AN EXTRA $1 FOR PLANT BASED MILK!! read more

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Expensive but tasty. They didn't have decaf coffee, but they were able to steer me to a perfect non-caffeinated beverage.

Food- OBSESSED. Their chai is top notch. I refuse to tell you which food is my favorite for fear of having to share. Dairy alts are almond and oat. They have a rewards program that I feel is pretty generous. Service- Efficient and knowledgeable. I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes for a drink. Ambiance- Various types of seating and lots of plants. Nice soft light and board games too. I love it. Dog- They have dog treats for purchase which my dog thoroughly enjoys. There's also a water bowl by the front door. read more

This review is just on their drinks. I came here two times after seeing it a couple times on social media. The first time, I ordered a matcha rose latte ($7.25). This might not have been the best drink for me to order because I am not the biggest fan of rose flavor so I may be a bit biased against rose flavored things, but I thought the drink was just alright. I was hoping for a strong matcha flavor, but I did not get that in this drink. I quickly finished the drink, and by the time the drink was gone, about half the cup was just ice. I decided to give this place a second chance as I judged based off a drink I typically don't like that much. I ordered a maple latte ($7.25) and pandan coconut milk ($8.25). The maple flavor of the maple latte was good, but my boyfriend thought the espresso was sour. The pandan coconut milk is so expensive for what it is. The barista asked us if we wanted to add a shot of espresso or matcha to the drink, which would have made the drink over $9! That is way too expensive for a cafe drink. We just got the milk by itself, and it was a 6/10, a bit better than just okay but not quite good. Overall, I would not really come back here again. The drinks are okay to good, but it could get too expensive for cafe drinks depending on what you want. There are plenty of coffee shops in the city that have cheaper prices for the same or even better quality drinks. Also, the location of this shop is a bit inconvenient for me as there are not many frequent bus lines near it, so for both times I came here, it took me 40 minutes to get there by bus when I live no more than 1.5 miles away. read more

Telescope Coffee - matcha rose latte - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've come to Telescope Coffee twice, and the second time wasn't too bad. The first time I've come to this coffee shop was with the bestie. We loved it! I loved their Rose Matcha Latte, but this time it was a bit disappointing. Maybe it was an off day? The Matcha Latte wasn't hittin' it for my friend either. However, we still loved their Rosemary & Tomato w/ Cheese Focaccia. It's a small coffee shop, simple and spacious for a couple of people who want to work there or read. The service is very nice as the first time we came. We will definitely come back and try their other drinks. Give this place a try, I really recommend their focaccia! 4 out of 5 from me for Telescope Coffee. read more

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My girlfriend and I have come here a few times and our go to drink is the rose matcha latte. We normally substitute with oat milk which does make it a bit pricey for coffee. Despite the price, it's a really delicious drink. We normally have to pace ourselves when drinking it so we don't finish it too fast. There's a few seats inside the shop. read more

Telescope Coffee - Rose Matcha Latte - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California