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    The Coffee Movement

    4.7 (21 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Emily L.

    I've now been here 4 times. Brian the barista is usually working and is super helpful. I saw the affogato go viral on ig and had to have it. First time, went to the wrong location. Only this one has the soft serve. Second time they ran out. 3rd time hit the jackpot. So delicious I went back in line for seconds. Then the 4th time, just repeat. Delicious. I love their rosemary latte too! They know what they're doing here. Their teas are great too! Don't skip out on the donuts either!

    Dear Yelp Community, I visited for the first time this month. Amazing! The neighborhood was calm, and the inside is clean and contemporary offering earthy materials of metal, stone, concrete, and wood. The music records and DJ space were impressive, as well. I ordered the cocoa cappuccino, which was excellent! The milk residue was so creamy. Service was efficient, and focused on the coffee, not the conversation, but, then again, the shop was minutes from closing. I hope you visit! Sincerely, Anna

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    Cindy C.

    Another coffee movement spot in the city, you already know they serve quality coffee. They have multiple locations, but this time I decided to switch it up with a donut and their coffee soft serve. I was so excited to try the soft serve, you can really appreciate the coffee flavor, and the texture was creamy and smooth. I'd probably skip the donut next time, it wasn't anything special. The chocolate topping was a little too dark for my taste, and the dough itself was dense. I love the vibe of this coffee shop with all the vinyl records playing in the background. The service was friendly, too. Just a heads-up: parking in this neighborhood can be tricky, and no laptops are allowed, so it's definitely not a study spot. But perfect for meeting up with friends over coffee.

    Ben P.

    Good coffee good donuts - not great for working, they don't allow laptops. Service was friendly and quick!

    Johnny W.

    Summary: Coffee! Soft serve! Coffee soft serve! Details: If we're being honest, my experiences with TCM have been pretty inconsistent, with the main reason for this being the fact that they rotate their coffee offerings every so often, sometimes to options that we just have not enjoyed at all, be it due to the roaster, or not having dialed it in a way that we've enjoyed. Which, honestly, is probably something you'll run into at any coffee shop that regularly changes out their menu, so take that as you will. What's special about this particular location is that they also offer coffee soft serve and donuts, in addition to their coffee selection, which is something I've been craving ever since having it as Mametora in Tokyo! And while not as good as what I had in Japan, mostly due to it being too sweet, it's a nice option to have when I'm craving a rich, coffee-forward dessert. Better yet, do what Mametora does and serve it up as a float with some black coffee / espresso to balance it out. Accessibility: Smaller space, with some accessible two top seating inside and outside. The main counter where you order is standard bar height though, so there may be a bit of height difficulty there.

    Shania W.

    I'm SO happy to have Coffee Movement in the Mission. It's one of my favorite coffeeshops in SF, so it's so nice to have a location in the neighborhood! This space is well decorated with lots of record players, and I loved the music they had playing. There was also a good amount of seating. I came in on a Thursday morning around 10am and there was no line! The baristas were super friendly and quick in making my drink. I went with the Vanilla Lavender Latte, which had a fantastic flavor without tasting too sweet or artificial. It is still of the same quality that I love from their other locations. I will need to be back sometime to try their donuts and soft serve (and check out Side A)! Otherwise, my only complaint is how limited their hours are. :')

    Shelley P.

    I've been a longtime Coffee Movement fan so I was happy to finally visit the new spot! My order inadvertently turned out to be a little citrus pairing, with the orange cream latte (a seasonal item that I always look for) as well as a lemon donut (literally fresh out of the fryer and all pillowy and bouncy). Also appreciated the vinyl bar/side a space and the contrast of industrial/metal vs. organic/floral elements! What a lovely place for a slow morning :")

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    There was a long line without any parking available. But it was all worth it! The best coffee I've had so far!

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    Favorite coffee in SF! Baristas are so knowledgeable and nice. Coffee is excellent. Highly recommend.

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    2.7 mi
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    All around pleasant experience in terms of both the service and coffee. I had the flight and…read morethought it was overall good. They explained that the flight includes an espresso shot, espresso shot with milk, hot coffee, and iced coffee. I hadn't had a straight espresso shot before, so this wasn't for me personally just because it was so overpowering. I enjoyed the other three though. Like the majority of SF, parking is difficult to locate. I was dropped off nearby the location. There is indoor and outdoor seating; I was able to grab an empty spot late in the morning on a weekend, but I don't think seating is always readily available. It's not a huge space.

    First time here for coffee! It's quite a popular shop and you see many sitting inside or waiting in…read moreline. Luckily we didn't have to wait a long line. It seems like there's also an upstairs but did not get the chance to check it out. I got an iced latte with their almond macadamia milk, and they're also so nice to do complimentary cold brew! So we got an extra drink for free. Trying the iced latte, it was pretty disappointing lol. I thought it would be similar to like a Hawaiian style latte with macadamia milk, but it was a lot lighter than I thought. It was definitely very nutty, but it also just tasted like water down latte. Honestly not much going on with the drink, but it does taste lighter in general. Crazy have to pay $1.50 more to add on this milk. Overall, its alright. I do like the natural lighting coming into the shop, but nothing too special.

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    View from back of the shop.
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    This is a popular spot for delicious Indonesian coffee! There's some seating in cafe, but a bit…read moresmall to hang out when there are large crowds. 3/5 Pandan Matcha, Iced I found this drink creamy and smooth. It had a very subtle matcha flavor, but I couldn't taste the grassiness. The sea green color was aesthetically pleasing when combined with the grassy matcha hue. As a drink, it is refreshing, but as a matcha latte, I felt there was too much milk, which drowns out the matcha flavor. 6/5 Kopi Klepon, Iced This was too delicious, I kept stealing sips from my partner (instead of drinking my own drink) and would order this one again. There was some coconutty sweetness, which added delicious complexity, and slight bitterness that pairs well with the sweet. In terms of flavor, this coffee drink rivals Vietnamese coffee. 4/5 Pandan Bolu This sponge cake-like pastry was springy and bouncy, with a medium green hue. Sadly, there was barely any detectable pandan flavor, but at least it was moist with a good texture. I'd come back if in the area and craving a strong, tasty coffee.

    Panda Matcha- A nice change to the matcha scene with the addition of Pandan. I definitely enjoy the…read moreflavor of the matcha and pandan together. Not too sweet. A nice little cafe that offers a lot of special coffees. Unfortunately I do not drink coffee and my friends really wanted to come here so I got the next best thing for me. Did not disappoint and really enjoyed the drink. Would like to try some of their food there next time!

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    Pandan Matcha (Oat Milk)
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    Masala Chai, Pea Earl Grey Tea, and a slice of Spekkoek.

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    Delah Coffee

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    Feeling adventurous so ordered coffee from Delah for delivery. Process was quick and smooth…read more A lot of interesting latte flavors and specialties to choose from but ended up with iced Yemeni latte and rose latte as well as some milk cakes. Didn't realize the rose latte would come as a hot drink but it was still good. Opted for less sweet but was a little more sweet than expected compared to the Yemeni latte. Yemeni coffee was light and subtle with cinnamon. Milk cake was moist and not too sweet - texture reminds me of a les tres cake. Rose and saffron flavors were perfect and not too overpowering Turkish coffee is not bitter or too strong. Knowing this now, will try some of their other drinks when I'm looking for something light in the future!

    My friend and I were catching up after a long drought and chose to meet up at Delah because it was…read moreso we'll rated. It's located at the filthy corner of 4th and Clara, which made the outside smell of urine. Fortunately the cafe itself is pretty clean, which is a nice escape from the street. I ordered an Americano and my friend got one of their $8+ lattes, which were fine, but nothing special. My biggest gripe was the service and absolute scorn of the customer. My friend and I sat at the counter basically in a staring contest with the woman behind the counter, who just stared right back. After some 30 seconds, we finally flagging her down to place our order. After turning around the drinks suspiciously quickly, my friend and I sat down to catch-up in the empty cafe. Before long, the barista pumps up the volume, increasing higher and higher every 5 minutes or so, as if to signal to us that our time was up. I asked her to turn down the volume, which she tuned down from an 11 to a 7, but minutes later it continued to creep up, like the snooze setting of an alarm clock coaxing you to wake up - except in this case, to get out. Ultimately, the volume got unbearable and we finally threw in the towel and got out of there to let the barista enjoy her music. Definitely never going back there - they clearly don't want the business. Food: 5/10 Service: 0/10 Price: $$ Atmosphere: 4/10

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    Beehive bread and chai
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    Loquat

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    4.4
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    1.2 mi
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    Saying that the SF bakery landscape is competitive is an understatement, yet Loquat managed to…read morestand out in both the quality of its baked goods as well as its cafe ambiance. My first priority was to try Loquat's famous babka, but the petite pink mahlab cake was also calling my name. I selected the salted chocolate babka to enjoy at the cafe and took the mahlab cake home to enjoy later. My friend and I lucked out because a table for two opened up right as we ordered. My babka was plated on a dainty ceramic dish, which matched the old-school European cafe vibes. The babka was light and fluffy, yet the outside was crisp and buttery like a croissant. The salted chocolate layers folded into the pastry were the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the chocolate tasted high-quality. One babka could have probably been split into two servings, especially if you want to try multiple items, but I didn't leave behind a single crumb. All around us, the other diners seemed to be enjoying a full-scale brunch with savory pastries and what appeared to be a Turkish breakfast platter. It all smelled wonderful, so I'll have to explore more of the menu on my next visit. I enjoyed the mahlab cake a day later and was amazed that it retained its delicate and light texture. The icing was lightly flavored with orange, cherry, and floral notes, and the presentation was so elegant. The cake was the perfect accompaniment to my afternoon cup of tea. While I'm on a mission to try as many of SF's bakeries as I can, I am looking forward to returning to Loquat.

    Everything looks so good here. It wasn't too crowded so didn't have to wait…read more Cinnamon date sugar babka: B Bourekas with eggplant: B+ I heard the babkas are one of the best things here, and yes it's very high quality and sweet. It's shaped more like a muffin. I liked the bourekas more since I prefer savory pastries and the eggplant filling was delicious, almost like a baba ganoush.

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    Tea using fresh mint, served in an individual pot To the right are a case of savory bourekas (similar to empanadas.)
    Tea using fresh mint, served in an individual pot To the right are a case of savory bourekas (similar to empanadas.)
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