Despite some of these reviews, I think the people who work here on weekends are awesome. They joke and laugh with every customer, they get the food and drinks out quickly, and they genuinely look like they're having fun. If you want a cafe with a fresh breeze, outside tables, and open windows, I recommend Thinkers Cafe (coffee and food is delicious, too!) read more

Perfect spot on the hill for sitting outside drinking strong coffee and reading the Chronicle. Good sandwiches and salads. Friendly staff is always a bonus! Oh and eggs....they make good eggs. I like eggs. read more

This is the friendliest coffee shop ever. I'm new to the area and I go in twice a week, and they remember me, my coffee preferences, and my food allergies with a smile. The owner has insisted I come in and get a sandwich even though I got there at closing! Coffee's always great, and the sandwiches are absolutely delicious. read more

The breakfast burritos here are huge and delicious! I love the one with churizo. The portions are huge, the staff is nice. This is a great place if you need a quick pick up and want to be full for the entire day. read more

I went to Thinkers last weekend because I saw a good review on Yelp. They had the best sandwich I ever had. Then I tasted my girflfirend's sandwich and it was the best sandwich I ever had. If they could turn the terrible music down , I would give the Thinkers Cafe 4 stars. Great food, great drinks, wonderful service, fast wi-fi. Oh I'm going back :) read more

I'm a fan of Thinkers. They hold there own amongst the thousands (Millions? Bjillions?) of cafes in San Fran. I am a total caffeine addict and they are close to my house which automatically gets them a star. They actually have good sandwiches + 1star. The coffee is nothing special but I am an addict so my "crack" can never be strong or tasty enough... (yeah I know that sounds bad!). The wifi is free and they get another star for playin whatever F'in music they feel like. I heard dead milkmen followed by tears for fears. seriously.... read more

I stop at thinkers for French Roast on the way down the Peninsula, and love the coffee. You can just leave $1.25 on the counter, fill up and be out of there, and they're friendly (cf. Farley's). They have actual spoons and a real bowl of sugar -- not ineffective slivers of wood and packets. Sometimes it's the small things. Early in the mornings it is full of contractors getting their caffeine fix plus regulars and their dogs (it is v. dog friendly). The breakfast burrito is good, but slow -- don't order food if you are in a hurry. The concept of folks having a little time to linger but not all day is a foreign concept to some of the staff, as we discovered while stopping on the way to catch a flight. Nevertheless, it is a good and unpretentious place, and still one of my favorites. read more

Worst latte I've ever had and the cookie my wife and I shared was dry and not good. Boo. read more

Cute Lab says: "peanut butter in a bone" Review for the salami sandwich and the peanut butter cookie. Awesome! The peanut butter cookie is half covered in chocolate, enough said! Nice people at counter. Always sunny in Potrero so recommend enjoying outside at their tables. read more

Nice little spot for a quick breakfast or lunch. Came by with the intention of checking out Plow, but was swayed by the cozy, unassuming appearance--and lack of crowd. Breakfast croissant hit all the notes just right and generous portion. Would come back. read more

Thinkers Cafe - Cozy cafe with a nice selection of bites. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

We usually come here for breakfast on a Sunday, and usually we love it but recently we have come here less and less often because of the coffee. Recently all the espresso drinks have been made seriously badly, making us not want to come. So if you go, food is great and regular coffee is great. But don't order a latte or a mocha read more

After our first choice was packed, we went here to Thinkers and boy was it a great decision! Great coffee, quaint shop and just a nice place to grab coffee and bagels. I got the Lox and egg bagel and it was just what I needed. Will be going back again! read more

Friendly local spot that deserves a shout-out. Sometimes you just want a sandwich and this place delivers! Fast, friendly service and food that makes you smile and fills your belly. read more

Coffee Service Nice workers free wifi closes kinda early seems understaffed and unorganized (ie slow service and dirty tables) but it's ok Bc it's in the slower paced "outskirts" of SF in pot hill. Self serve coffee I don't really like pumping my own coffee Atmosphere Cute small cafe Right by Potrero library across the street so that's convenient. Few outdoor tables with tree coverIng read more

this is my new cafe since its near my new job. its nice and friendly. i see the same people in the morning and i'm getting to know all the names of the puppies and babies that roll thru. they make a decent iced americano which is what i drink when i'm dosing out on the 'ffeine as i must protect my pearly whites from evil stain inducing substances. because i care. i would really really like them to have a nice egg white veggie omelette option instead of the typical breakfast burrito / breakfast croissant concoctions that most places sport. (did you guys hear that? cuz THAT WOULD FUCKING ROCK yo!) i really must stop with these morning bagels. they are ruining my diet. in fact, if you guys see me in here, do not give me carbs no matter what i say. i'm a liar and an addict and i cannot be trusted with breads. if you cared about me at all, you will just take the goddamn bagels outta my hands and let me cry. its ok. please help me. stupid fucking evil carbs:( uh, yeah so this place is good. check it out... *lauren s. brings up a good point - i feel smarfer just being in here you know, like, realy! read more

After my last update, the store Manager messaged me to follow up. I was really impressed with the level of detail and concern she dealt with. I am raising my star count again :) It's always a pleasure to see a shop manager who actually cares. read more

Very small cafe with nice service. It's less crowded than the other coffee shop. I like their atmosphere, and I feel relaxed sitting with a book for a while. They offer a small selection of snacky things and some fairly good coffee. It's my choice over Farley's anyday. read more

This was a great place on a sunny day at the top of Potrero Hill on 20th street! Great coffee, beautiful bagels and other food, nice atmosphere (not funky or run-down like Farleys), inspiring quotes on the wall. comfortable benches, accessible outlets, and free wi-fi...what more do you need? The only reason I don't give it five stars is that it could get crowded fast, as they don't have loads of space (about half the size of Farleys). read more

Can't really compare this one to Farley's. They're like polar opposites in some ways. Thinkers is much more European-feeling. I like the coffee and the atmosphere, even though (as others have mentioned), it's cramped inside. Props up for parking and free wifi. read more

Dog (and people) friendly place at 20th and Connecticut. It's a bit small but they have extra tables and chairs outside on the sidewalk. Added bonus --- free wifi. Good selection of wraps, sandwiches and salads. read more

Eek! Methinks not is spot on. I tried really hard to like this place, since it's fairly close to where I live and I could just walk there. However, the handful of times that I've visited this place, whether it be in the early mornings after my roggings (run/jogs) or afternoon coffee cravings, it has always been so disappointing. Sadly, not once have I been satisfied with this place. And yet, I've given them so many chances. The main reason I have been utterly disappointed with this place is due to the lack of care and respect the employees have for it and their customers. The workers here are lazy, rude, unapologetic and just plain out of it. 4 out of 5 times, the same guy will miss my drink. I only order a small coffee or iced chai. He always gets it wrong; making my chai hot or my coffee iced or mixing up the sizes. Never apologizes and instead just dismisses it as if I were the person that ordered wrong. The service is slow. On one account, I was there waiting and waiting for some service (a coffee!) while two workers were just diddle daddling around. No one was there. Except me. They heard me but continued to ignore me until I had to call out to them and ask for help. Incredible! And another observation would be, why are there always flies around their pies? The food here is meh and really nothing to rave about. The coffee too. Drinks are not more better than anywhere else and prices are about the same-$3.50 for an iced chai poured from a box. With that said, I usually and hardly write bad reviews but with this place, it's been accumulating minus points so it's only fair to share my two cents. It's a simple, local neighborhood place but in my opinion, there's a bunch of coffee spots that are all within walking distance so save yourself the trip and have your coffee elsewhere. read more

This review pertains to the coffee, ambience, and wifi. Coffee was good, ambience was chill, and the wifi was free. What else can you ask for in a coffee shop? Good place to chill, get some work done, surf the net. You get a sense of neighborhood here, although you're still in the city. Cozy little place, will definitely try some grub next time. read more

Waited 30 minutes for a breakfast burrito that never arrived.

I love this place! I usually get a latte, chai, or a regular cup of joe when I go out for coffee, and all are great here. The food is very yummy here; especially wonderful are the hummus plate and the soups. Bagels are good too, and the breakfast burrito is decent. The people who work here are really friendly and welcoming; the eclectic, low-key music reflects that. Plus there's free wifi, a major plus. read more

Chill cafe. Dropped by on a Saturday to hang out and read. Liked the seating available outside. Iced coffee was one of the better I've had, clean restroom. A great place to chill and read on a slow weekend day. read more

5 stars for a great real neighborhood coffee joint with thoughtful people. Minus a star for the place being raggedy on occasion with plates left around and some bugs flying about. Plus a star for the good heat lamps outside. Minus a star for the cramped quarters. Plus a star that it is around the corner from my soon to be studio apartment. Minus a star for staff that have too much to take care of so sometimes forget your order or the specifics of your order=4 stars for now. read more

The breakfast burrito is a must! Super fresh and with an abundance of flavors. No shortness on size either. A coffee station for any caffeine snob. read more

Tasty coffee, a good (if sometimes small) selection of pastries, and a friendly staff. The recent addition of a computerized point-of-sale system solved some previous ordering problems. The highlights that hit the spot for me are the breakfast burrito (yummy salsa) and the breakfast croissant (with scrambled eggs, ham, and green onions). read more

Nice little cafe with wireless access. small neighborhood feel. good place to hang for a while. indoor/outdoor seating.

Good place for lunch (I always get the spicy chicken wrap) and a pretty good place to study-yay for free wifi and easy parking! The staff is always friendly. The one time I had the sangria it was room temperature and slightly thick, but I think they have the best soups in the neighborhood. They are now accepting Visa and Mastercard! There is also a heated outdoor area on the sidewalk of 20th St. read more

Thinkers is a small, decent cafe, offering the standard fare of coffee and pastries--a neighborhood joint, really. It's out of the way for me, so I doubt I'd go back, but I'm sure it's a place I'd patronize more often if I lived in the P-Hill. read more

Great neighborhood coffee shop with outdoor seating and prompt service. Coffee is decent (refills are free-- even on iced coffee) and food is fresh and tasty. They tend to run out of bagels (sometimes eggs?), so go on the early side if you are committed to breakfast. Other Yelpers are giving the service a bad rep-- in general the guys are pretty nice. It only took a couple of days for the guys to know my order and give me a little extra attention. If you want a fake smile and a name written on your cup, go to Starbucks! read more

This has it all: great coffee drinks, good food, and free Wi-Fi. Even when crowded, it still feels relaxed, and is very much a neighborhood hang-out. The staff are very friendly and play good music. And as a regular dine-in customer (due to prolonged unemployment) I was allowed to get a mocha once on credit when I forgot my wallet. I haven't tried, but I don't think that happens at Starbucks. read more

So much better than Farley's. The coffee is great, the workers are friendly, the location is sunny, and the sammiches are tasty. I only give it a -1 because it is a little cramped inside. read more

I will wade through the babies and dogs to get my hands on a cup of coffee and breakfast burrito here. Or even the Potrero sandwich - OMG. This tiny spot produces nothing but the best in fine food and coffee drinks. read more

Nice place for a weekend breakfast. Friendly and prompt service, fun artwork on the walls, huge mugs of coffee, and tasty breakfast sandwiches and wraps. Also small and quiet enough to have easy conversation, while outdoors seating and great big windows let you watch all the dog-walking Potrero hill denizens pass by. read more

I love this place. I used to live just a hop, skip and a jump away and could stroll down in my sweats/pj's for my morning jo but now I live about 6 blocks away so I put clothes on! The hummus plate rocks! It's a mixed green salad with tomatoes, cukes, olives and a big dollop of the best, creamy hummus in the middle served with pita bread on the side. Unfortunately I get this every time so I don't know how the other food is but it looks great. The staff is friendly but the service can be a little on the slow side so I usually call my order in and get it to go. Also, the outdoor tables are great but unfortunately Thinker's is on the shady side of the street and it's rarely warm enough in SF to take advantage of unless you have a jacket on. read more

Great coffee and love the bagel with cream cheese. I stop here usually when I'm in San Francisco

I love this place... Especially the Spicy Chicken Wrap... mmmmmm mouth watering ..great coffee and cheap ! .. There is a nice buzz in Thinkers .. I really think you should try it read more

I love a solid café with an appropriate and well-developed theme. Thinkers delivers a tiny, quiet place to have a hot cup of tea and a bite, get some writing done, and, yes indeed, to think. Quotes painted on the walls by great thinkers and about great thinking helped me return to work when my eyes wandered. I only had a tea, but the food smells great: bagels, sandwiches, salads, and bakery items. Closes early. read more