A cute little spot that seems to always be a bit busy. Most people are there to chat and not too many people do work there since I couldn't find any outlets. The toast with egg was really good and nicely seasoned. I will say I didn't feel like the coffee was the best, but could be a personal preference. read more

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cinnamon sugar on country bread was yum, very good quality bread and the topping was nicely balanced by some salt. but $8 after tax made my heart ache read more

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The Mill is a joint venture between Four Barrel Coffee and Josey Baker Bread. That means, you get delicious coffee with amazing baked goods. I came in around 8am on Sunday morning and was able to snag a seat at their big communal table. The line got extremely long after I sat down, so they're pretty popular - even at 8am in the morning! I had their Ricotta & Jam Toast - w/ lemon zest ricotta + in-house seasonal jam + salt on dark mountain rye bread. It was very good. I'm a sucker for a good slice of rye bread and this hit the spot. I believe the seasonal jam was strawberry and it was delightful. They also sell baked goods from Loquat, and I grabbed a slice of their Smelt Olive Oil Cake to go and enjoyed it later as a snack. The Earl Grey frosting was fantastic and the cake was moist. read more

I came here a few months ago and it simply doesn't disappoint. This time around I tried new toasts - the lemon ricotta toast and egg in a hole toast. Both were so delicious. Especially the egg in a hole toast was so flavorful with the sage and butter. The toast was so perfectly crispy and loved the egg yolk in the middle. The jam on the ricotta lemon toast was so juicy and delicious. I always love the vibes in here - always lively and bustling. However, it can sometimes be hard to find a spot since it's such a popular spot. Next time, I definitely want to try the pastries as per the staff's recommendation! read more

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I am so glad this place is finally open again for indoor dining! Beautifully decorated and open space. The delicious smells coming from the bread will draw you in from half a block away! This business mills their own flour, and the freshness makes itself known in the warm and delicious loaves and signature toasts. I love how they have seasonal offerings and a simple menu. They also serve Neighbor Bakehouse pastries. Although I got the salmon and egg in a hole this time around, I would recommend the avocado or nut butter toast to newcomers. You can even switch out the bread to gluten free "adventure" bread (this reminds me of a hearty, nutty cracker). Prices are typical for an SF cafe - a little high, but you pay for ambiance. Come early (get that non-metered parking lol) and enjoy breakfast alone or with a friend at this calm and beautiful space. Make sure you take a loaf to go! read more

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Great vibes here! The line was out the door on a Friday morning. I was here at 8am and was surprised that majority of the seats were taken. Ordered the avocado toast and an oat milk latte. The drink were made right away and took a few minutes more for the toast. I snagged a spot while waiting for my food. The avocado toast was very good (though salty in some places). The oat milk latte was standard. I'll definitely be back but probably won't take my laptop here to get work done. read more

My review is based exclusively on the fact that they did indeed let me "barter for a starter." The girl at the cash rap told me they didn't sell the starter but went to ask someone else. Then another women came over and indeed told me they will give me some if I have anything to trade, even some gum or a poem. I ended up buying the bread book and some flour then went around to the side of the kitchen to wait for the baker. She accepted my candy in trade and sent me home with some rye starter! Will update once my husband makes some bread. read more

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Atmosphere is gentle and welcoming. Quite pleasing to see all the bread they make in house. The staff was polite and friendly. A great recommendation for a quick 30min bite for breakfast. Looks and feels great as a spot to work on your computer for a bit. The tonic, chocolate croissant, and salmon toast was around $21. The croissant was delightful and fresh. The price is a bit steep, especially for just one piece of toast . It was delicious, though, with the homemade bread read more

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The vibe and aesthetic of this place really drew me in. Also, the super long line and crowded tables told me that this place must be good. They sell breakfast items, bread, and a standard cafe spread. I had already eaten elsewhere, but I needed my morning caffeine fix so I ordered a mocha. The mocha was ok, it had a nice dark chocolate taste but it was also a little acidic. It came out to almost $7 dollars with tax. I guess thats the price you pay to get a coffee in place like this, but that price feels like a crime. read more

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I'm not a big fan of sourdough (*gasp* I know..), so take this with a grain of salt... This is my third time here, and I LOVE the vibes, but I just haven't found a dish I enjoy with the same fervor. Don't get me wrong, I thought everything was good, just not my favorite. It could just be an off day, but we thought all the savory roasts were too salty (and I love salt). Someone was just a bit too generous with the fancy flake salt. The lemon ricotta was probably my favorite topping of the four I tried, followed by the smoked trout and cucumber. I'll just have to come back a few more times to triple confirm and find that perfect combo of toast for myself... read more

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This place is amazing. Best coffee in town from four barrel and small menu, yet great bites.

Must try: their toast Why? The toast is definitely the star of the show here, the coffee is OKAY and the bread is pretty good (a little expensive) but I recommend it Consider: They run out of bread quickly! read more

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Had an early Monday morning so I decided to finally have ME time and sit at a coffee shop for breakfast. I ordered a Mocha Latte and the Almond Butter toast. NOTE: To sit inside you need proof of vaccination! The mocha latte was pretty flavorful. I noticed chunks of what looked/tasted like clumped chocolate were found at the bottom of my cup. The almond butter toast was ok. Part of me wishes I just toasted artesano bread and threw on some almond butter with a sprinkle of salt on it at home. The bread was nice and fluffy and there was a generous amount of almond butter on it. Just not blown away. There is metered parking on nearby streets! read more

The Mill - Mocha (after i sipped it and ruined the beautiful latte art) and Almond butter toast :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

It is 2025. It is time to offer at least one vegan pastry option. Yes, they have delicious toast options, incredible staff, and excellent coffee, however, it is disappointing that they are not more vegan friendly. I am an eager and profligate regular at local cafes, as are all my friends, and we live at a vegan co-op down the street that would frequent the Mill even more regularly if they had options. read more

Came here for a light bite with a friend and it was fantastic! The vibes are definitely here and it's a great place to chat with friends. The toast itself was fantastic too! My avocado mash was piled with avocado so I definitely felt like I got my money's worth. My friend got the smoked trout and it seemed like she really enjoyed it as well. Only tip I have is when you're waiting for your food make sure to wait around the coffee bar, it gets a little loud in the cafe so it's hard to hear when they say your name for food. Otherwise would definitely come again read more

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This place has been on my list to try for a long time. There is often a long line on weekend. Solution: Go on a weekday. It was busy, with just enough people to keep things fresh, it was not a long wait. I was surprised when I walked in: they not only sell toasts (which they are famous for) and pastries, and have excellent coffee, they bake pastries and bread on premises. I was impressed at the beautiful, fresh variety of loaves and pastries available. The croissants and cookies looked excellent, and next time I'll try those. I had an Americano (excellent quality) and an avocado-mash toast. It was perfect. Nice, thick, fresh bread, and peppered avocado with a slight drizzle of olive oil. Fantastic. They also have some market-items: wine, pancake mix, chocolate, you know, the essentials. Service was friendly and efficient, and they also had seating available inside and outside. What a lovely cafe and bakery! read more

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Service is good but 8 dollars for a toast with just cinamon and sugar is kinda wild. Coffee is good but then again 7 dollars for a cup of cappuccino is wild again. Still gets really packed even on a weekday and the space is really cool if you are one of those people who like visiting cafes for vibes instead of the actual food. read more

Delicious incredible bread, we originally ordered toad in the hole and and the jam lemon ricotta toast, but it was soo incredible and we were still hungry so we went back and got avocado toast, tomato hummus toast and a pastry and coffees. Every piece of toast was 10/10 the pastry game was a little weak but then we learned they aren't made in house. It was a Sunday morning so the place was packed but the wait wasn't too long. Overall the atmosphere is wonderful ( I mean look at the pics) and bustling, definitely a perfect weekend breakfast stop. read more

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Very nice I like the pistachio crumble cake. Packed inside no table available to sit.

Came on a Thursday morning around 8am. I ended up just getting a latte and two of their cookies. The coffee was great. It was so smooth and buttery. You really can't go wrong with Four Barrel coffee. Cookies were okay. I had the tahini chocolate chip one and the chocolate coffee crinkle cookies. I love soft cookies, but these just crumbled once you bit into them. I thought the flavor of the coffee could've been stronger, and they were overall a bit too sweet for me. I wish I had time to try their toasts, but I'll come back to try them. read more

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I've heard so much about this place that I was sure it had been overhyped- I mean, how good can toast be? Turns out, I was ignorant as to how well a simple toast can be crafted, with high quality ingredients intentionally paired together. My friend and I ordered two toasts to share- the avocado toast and the hummus & za'atar. Both were fantastic and filling- I would even say they're worth the price. It's hard to say which I liked better, but I think the avocado toast wins out simply due to how well they elevated this simple dish. The one drawback of The Mill is that they don't have free Wifi- this is more of a place to catch up with a friend than it is a workspace cafe. read more

The Mill - Avocado Toast and Hummus Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wow is all I got to say. Lived up to the hype! Standouts: avocado toast, almond butter and sea salt toast, cinammon & butter, egg in a hole Service is minimal- you wait in line, order at counter and wait for a seat to open up. read more

The Mill - Hummus, Lemon Ricotta Jam, Almond Butter & Sea Salt, Egg in a Hole, Avocado Toast, Cinammon & Butter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Coffee was ok but service was not good - we ordered a latte with simple syrup, they made it with honey, they laughed at us when we politely corrected, then they said "I hope you survive" read more

Finally made it for pizza Monday! I was shocked at how packed the place was - at 6pm we barely snagged seats at the end of the long communal table. The pizza is super reasonably priced; I got the veggie pizza which (that week) was topped with cauliflower and a creamy sauce. The bread tasted more like a nice grainy bread rather than pizza crust which was interesting. I personally prefer a cheesier/saucier/overall juicier pizza if you will, while the Mill pizza was on the drier end. Would not brave the crowds for it again but worth trying once! read more

The Mill - Veggie pizza - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

A great coffee shop to sit down and enjoy your coffee with a friend! The interior is super airy with a ton of seating, but it is insanely busy. We stopped by on a weekday, and yet could barely see any seating inside. Be prepared to fight for space! I got a flat white, but they prepared it more like a cappuccino, as it was probably double the size of a traditional flat white. This meant it was milkier than I normally like my flat whites, but the coffee flavor was still strong enough for me to enjoy it. We also got a mocha, which was quite nice. Not much sweetness at all, but instead a strong and sharp cocoa flavor. Much better than some of the overly sweet and rich mochas that are basically hot chocolates. Would definitely recommend! read more

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It's hard to go wrong with coffee spots in SF, and The Mill was no exception. The ambiance was very cute, and finding seating for a group of four on a busy morning was fairly easy. I ordered the Americano which was excellent! There was no acidity in the smooth aftertaste. I also ordered the guava and cheese pastry which was also sooo delish (sweet but not too sweet with a hint of tartness from the cream cheese). They did forget my pastry at first though, but it was no biggie - I just asked them for my guava cheese pastry after getting my coffee. read more

The Mill - [Top to bottom] Ricotta toast with seasonal jam, hot chocolate, mocha, guava cheese pastry, americano, latte, butter croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

would give them 4.5 if i could. cute cafe with crafted fancy toasts, including sweet and savory options. the avocado and cinnamon sugar are two of the most popular and delicious. this place is really popular so it can be hard to find a table sometimes, but there's a couple more seats outside. there's a lot of cute art and local items for sale inside. the coffee is good but not standout read more

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TL;DR - One of my top choices to linger over coffee. Top reason - the coffee is excellent, and I'm really attached to are the less-than-sweet mochas. Another reason - the in-house bakery produces some of the best toast options, and their cinnamon toast reminds me of being 8 years old all over again. There are a lot of coffee options in SF. And there are lots of reasons I don't like many of the highly rated joints: Rude customer service. Mediocre coffee. Overly cold, sterile environment. Crappy music. Yeah, I'm picky, but because I've home roasted for years, I don't have to go out for an excellent cup of coffee. Service at The Mill has always been friendly, professional, and kind, at least in my anecdotal experience. The coffee is great - and they would appear to very much care about their roast. The only downside is that it can get VERY busy during peak hours, making it difficult to find seating. But that's a small niggle and not charitable to ding a place for being popular. And the fact they spin vinyl for background music, that cancels out having to strategically scope out a table. Of course, coffee is a very personal choice. And I constantly run into folks who consider themselves coffee experts, or connoisseurs, or snobs. While I'm none of those, I know what I prefer in a varietal, in a roast, and how I want my cup of joe. And The Mill is one of my very few preferred coffee joints. read more

I first came to The Mill right before COVID started in early 2020. I walked with my laptop to work out of there, and it was hopping. I got coffee and some avocado toast, and worked at a communal table before walking over to Alamo Square to do work there. Did you know Alamo Square Park has free WiFi? Pro tip, you're welcome! The avocado toast was standard fare, but the bread was a standout of course. Better than most avocado toast breads at other places. During COVID times recently, I walked over with a friend to pick up some bread. The bread of the week at the time was Sweet Potato Sesame--yum! You don't see that combination often. I loved the sweet potato flavor--it had a earthy flavor and gooey consistency in the best way. I like how they've adapted to have more pantry-type items, offering items like pancake mix, granola, jam, almond butter, jerky, sea salt, apples, avocados, oat milk, and more. Smart! I will be back just for the bread, and the occasional coffee when I'm in the mood to walk around Alamo Square admiring houses. read more

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Rare to have such great gluten free bread options and their Adventure Bread is AMAZING. Was recommended by a fellow GF'er living in the area and was astounded at what they did. Packed on a Sunday morning around 10:30, though the line moved quickly as they've got their mechanisms sorted out and are ready to roll with a crowd that size. Waited about 10 mins in line, another 8-10 for food, plenty of places to sit and eat or you can hop up the block and enjoy food in the park. Went with the smoked trout - DELISH. The trout had all the taste one can imagine and they stacked it with fresh dill, pickled onions, and some capers - just the way I love it. Bread didn't overwhelm (it's a thick cut), all came together while have some great people watching as I enjoyed it. On the list! Try it out! read more

The Mill - Smoked Salmon on GF Adventure Bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

3.5 stars I don't have quite the devotion to the Mill that it seems a lot of other people do, given the popularity of this spot, but I appreciate what it brings it the neighborhood. Since I don't drink coffee, my primary experience with The Mill is with their food. While there are other cafes that I'd rather go to for food in the neighborhood, if you do find yourself here, the toasts aren't a bad option. Among the toasts, I've tried the smoked trout, the egg-n-a-hole, the cinnamon sugar, and the avocado mash. The egg-n-a-hole is my favorite - it uses their country bread, which is nice and airy for a sourdough, and the egg is cooked to a perfect runny consistency while the top of the toast is slathered in olive oil and herbs. It's a delicious combo. Smoked trout (think: like lox) was surprisingly good too - with delicious smoked trout paired with the tarragon, cucumbers, and crème fraîche. If you're feeling a more Scandinavian breakfast this is a good option. I was not a fan of the avocado mash - main issue was that it was way too acidic for my tastes (too much lemon). I also don't love the avocado to bread ratio - it's a relatively thick piece of bread so you can clearly taste the sour flavor of the sourdough bread which I don't love as a non sourdough fan. And not a huge fan of the mashed consistency and could have done with a tad more salt. The cinnamon sugar is pretty basic but will satisfy a sweet tooth. Once again, I just wished it wasn't on sourdough. Still have yet to check out Monday night pizza night but need to do it! read more

My favorite cafe in San Francisco! Prime location on Divisadero, it's a great place to stop by and grab drinks before heading to Alamo Square. There's pretty much always a line out the door, but it moves quickly and is definitely worth it. There's a good amount of seating, but it can be difficult to find a seat during peak hours. Definitely a bit loud and bustling, but I still find it suitable for studying! Their toast options are incredible- my favorite is the hummus, although the avocado toast is a classic. Their bread and pastry options are vast and exquisite. Their espresso drinks are amazing, and with the price. They're more traditional, and do not offer any flavored syrups. Adds to the vibe! read more

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The line on a Friday morning, 8:30ishAM is out the door. Did not try the coffee, I was here to pick up pastry to bring to a meeting. The Mill did not disappoint. I got a few of each of the croissants and some of the babkas. All of it, delicious, or so I heard from the folks at the meeting who munched down! Would love to return to sit, have a coffee and maybe try some breakfast items. read more

Great food and loved the atmosphere. Came on a Monday morning and it was very packed- that means that it'll be a good one! Customer service was honestly not my favorite, the cashier was nice and doing their job but did not seem friendly and engaging. The avocado toast was around $9 which was a bit high, but I loved the thick sourdough toast so it made up for the price! I'm not a huge coffee drinker but I did enjoy the latte very much! They have a HUGE selection of pastries that I will most definitely go back to dry! read more

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Super fresh bread, friendly staff, and quick service! There is a good amount of seating but a tonnnn of people so it was a bit difficult to find a spot. The toast was really good, but I felt like the price point was really steep for what you get. Spent around $11 for avocado toast and the bread was a bit burnt on the outside and I didn't feel like there was enough seasoning. Still really enjoyed it though and would go back to buy a loaf of bread, maybe not a toast again though. read more

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Their pesto cream cheese toast was some of the best toast I've ever had. The bread itself was so crispy in a good way and the spread was just chefs kiss. It was so flavorful, creamy and delicious! I will be back to try every toast in their menu. read more

The Mill - Pesto toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

The Mill was recommended by a friend who said they have expensive toast. Obviously, I had to try it as I live for bread. I ordered ricotta+jam, cinnamon sugar toast, avocado mash toast, and the black pepper parmesan roll. Ricotta+Jam: the bread was thin and really toasty. so toasty the corners kind of cut my mouth. the lemon zest ricotta had a ton of lemon zest which drowned out the strawberry jam. this was just okay. cinnamon sugar toast: the toast was pretty thick and you could see pools of melted sugar and cinnamon. it was pretty delicious and sweet. oddly there was a slight sourdough aftertaste but I'd get this again. avocado mash: the avocado toast was kind of plain and could've used more salt. the toast is pretty thick but the flavor of sourdough is overwhelming. I'd pass on this one next time. black pepper parm roll: my favorite of all the breads i tried! The roll is fragrant and you get that spiciness that comes with the black pepper. the cheese is also delicious and you'll see specks of parm throughout the bread. I'm definitely coming back for the black pepper parm roll as it's my favorite and super delicious. The bread quality is also great! read more

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Stopped in for a latte on my walk and enjoyed the atmosphere of The Mill. With so many cafes to choose from in SF, I'm always scouting for a good cup of coffee. The Mill is definitely up there in terms of the quality of drinks and the overall vibe of the cafe. I saw so many people working inside and outside plus the cafe had plenty of seating. I tried an iced latte and brought in a reusable cup (which they give you .25 off for using). I enjoyed the latte's thicker consistency as well as the taste of the espresso. You can even ask for simple syrup if you want it to be a little sweet. They also had a ton of pastry options which I did not try this time but will be back for. Overall a great spot for coffee and a lovely atmosphere. read more

Super cute and lowkey. Lots of people but not too noisy and overwhelming. Great coffee and croissants too. :) Fun stop while min SF. 5/5 ambiance 5/5 coffee 5/5 pastries read more

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I'm not sure what happened to this place. They used to be so friendly and quick in their early years, but now the coffee and toast take forever, and their friendly service took a long walk off a short pier. Took a loaf home, and the bread was too crusty and dense for my taste, and can barely taste the sour. I can bake better at home these days. They serve Four barrel for their coffee, but I remember it being better back in the day. read more