I was in the area and needed a little pick-me-up, so I started searching for a good coffee shop. After checking out a few options, this one stood out because of the great reviews and it absolutely lived up to the hype. As soon as I walked in, the staff greeted me right away. Everyone was so warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. It's rare to walk into a place where the whole team is smiling, so I really appreciated that energy. I ordered the espresso citron tonic, and it came out in about 5-8 minutes. I'm a big espresso tonic fan, so my expectations were high and this one did not disappoint. It had a bright citrus flavor, was perfectly balanced, and wasn't overly sweet. I'd definitely come back again. Great service, great vibe, and great coffee! read more

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I got an espresso. The house blend is a med-dark roast. It was creamy and full bodied with a nice layer of crema. I tasted notes of dark chocolate bitterness, mild acidity, and nutty undertones. Very well executed. 4/5. More flavor clarity would have made it perfect. read more

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We got the Freddo (which was like a shaken espresso) and that was 7.5/10! The regular iced latte (6/10) was decent but the coffee was not strong enough. It was a lot of milk and not enough coffee. Service was good and the baristas were nice! They don't have a lot of seating indoors but they have a few tables outside read more

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Small line on a Saturday morning with friendly baristas. At this neighborhood staple, I ordered a Karl the Fog, an iced coffee with an earl grey foam top. I wish they had the sippy toppers for the cups to get more of the foam in each sip which was delicious. read more

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Mid ahhh matcha, honestly don't even put matcha on the menu if you can't do it right lol read more

Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters - Matcha - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good coffee, friendly baristas, SF prices. Ordered a peppermint mocha which was a seasonal drink and tasty, but it was $8 after asking for oat milk. Not surprised for SF prices, but the coffee shop by my house is much less expensive and doesn't charge for oat milk, so I wouldn't come in often because it would start to hurt my wallet. They have other options that are less expensive though! read more

Great coffee and espresso, friendly service, cool shop. Bench seating around the perimeter, a few tables outside to enjoy your coffee.

While in town, we stopped to try an iced cappuccino and iced latte. Service was quick. I was actually jealous of my husband's iced cappuccino. It was the best I have ever had with the foam on top. Inside is small but a few seats. They also had a few tables outside. Definitely will return! read more

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the first and last time i visited was during covid so I never got to step foot inside the store until today! it felt like a little book underneath the stairs and the floral wallpaper was very eye catching. i knew i wanted an iced drink, something caffeinated and not too sweet. the two tonics stood out and i went with the espresso instead of matcha as i was feeling more coffee than tea. i also requested half the amount of citron as i don't like my espresso tonics too sweet. the drink came out in a few minutes and was the perfect afternoon pick-me-up! ill definitely come back again to try other menu items. read more

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I love this little coffee spot for strong, dark coffee. They are so chill and fun here. It's a small shop so don't plan on bringing your computer and parking by a window for the day. Don't plan on a long meeting. Do plan for sitting outside and drinking delicious coffee with your neighbors and friends. It's a neighborhood gem. read more

I ordered an iced almond milk latte with the Earl Grey syrup and ask the cashier if she think that's a good syrup and she said if you want it yeah. I thought that was just like a little rude and like kind of came out of nowhere considering like it wasn't busy in there at all. And then when I went to pick up my drink while waiting there all were just having very inappropriate conversations about like their own personal intimacy? In a quiet café that's kind of crazy business. And when I picked up my drink, I said thank you and they all just looked at me and watched me walk out. Overall, like the latte is fine but I spent $9.50 after a tip for that service so genuinely don't think I'll be going back read more

Consistently good coffee but unfortunately also consistently icy service. I ordered a latte, tipped 25%, and waited for my drink. It was only me and one other person in the lobby. I realized they called his name so I went up to counter since he ordered after me. I didn't interrupt the baristas who were talking and avoiding eye contact, I waited for another woman to come over. I asked if the latte sitting there was mine and she said "it doesn't have a name". I said I had ordered but paid with my credit card and no one had asked my name. She then asked me if I ordered a latte and said that must be it before walking away. I was just trying to make sure I didn't grab the wrong drink by mistake. I would understand if it was super busy, but there was no one else at the counter. I'll be going somewhere else in the neighborhood moving forward as there are plenty of places with great coffee and friendly service. read more

I'll be honest, I picked this place out for my one stop in San Francisco on the way out of town from a family vacation, based mostly on the provenance of the cafe's founder Trish Rothgeb. I didn't do much further research, and the place I was seeing in my mind... wasn't this place. It's small, kind of a modern-esque and clean "hole in the wall". Very little in the way of seating, and nothing in the way of "dine in" serviceware; I think it's largely designed for take out or just "gulp and go" like a traditional Italian coffee shop. But I had only one thing in mind: straight espresso. It was served up, as many here have pictured, in a paper cup. The only bean available is their Pillow Fight espresso blend, and after giving it a moment to cool, I dug in, and... wow. It was quite good. The shot was clearly on the more traditional side, leading with chocolate and nutty notes, but there was a smattering of fruity acidity as well, owing to the blend containing Ethiopian beans, I'm sure. It was a great combo of flavors in one shot. Service was quick and efficient, and after seating myself at a very utilitarian bench (which comprises most of the seating here), and consuming my drink, I dropped the cup in the trash and was on my way. Folks, visually and "experience-ly", this is not a destination shop. It's not something you make a pilgrimage to (as I did, sort of). But if you're in the neighborhood and wander in for an espresso, you'll be rewarded. read more

Now I will be honest up front, I did not consume coffee here but my husband, who is a barista and coffee snob, did! The shop was minimalistic and clean. Finally somewhere that wasn't crowded! But it was very small and seating was limited which was a bummer. I wish they had more bar seating that wasn't at the actual coffee bar. Simple menu and merch but extremely well done. Tasteful. My husband had high praise for both his espresso and pourover (he got the Guatemalan). I wish I would've been in a coffee mood but I'll just have to come back on future travels!! read more

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tried the new 50:50 drink taiwan style ($4.50)--half cruel summer iced tea, half flash brew coffee ethiopia aricha, with a drop of oat milk. it was certainly interesting and refreshing, but as a latte girl I prefer my milk-based drinks! there were interesting pastries though, such as an ube snickerdoodle cookie I was eyeing. read more

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matcha was mid (not bad not the best) but nice vibes. matcha was also a bit pricey for the taste. need to try their pastries read more

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Great coffee and amazing staff. Had a nice single origin pour over that was excellent. Always stop by when I'm visiting SF.

I'll be straight to the point. The staff at this sidewalk cafe are extremely friendly, but their pour-over coffee isn't up to par with what I was expecting. I don't believe it's because of how it was prepared with the Kalita Wave; instead, I think the bean quality/roast isn't satisfactory for my palette. I was expecting a lot more, but the flavor profiles for their Ethiopia Yirgacheffe were very mute/bland. Perhaps their other coffee-based drinks are better, but today's pour-over was off-point. read more

small quaint little cafe in cow hollow! the coffee was yum! 6.5/10 (there is a $.75 surcharge for nondairy milk however). got an og and vanilla latte (i liked the vanilla one more). the latte was not hot though so :( read more

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The coffee is typically solid, pastries are good, but the service is sub-par at best. On multiple occasions I've felt like I'm a burden to the staff for ordering my coffee. Zero pleasantries, barely a "good morning". For the price and location I would expect a higher caliber. read more

I really love Wrecking Ball. I think they have the best espresso in the city, their drinks are always high quality and exactly what you expect, and while I used to find their price point high, for now at least they're comparable to anyone else. It is kind of a locals place so expect that if you're new--invariably the barista will start chatting (efficiently) with someone they know, cafe seating is limited to the seats at the bar and a few tiny tables outside--giving very much a hyperlocal vibe. I just had the espresso citron tonic and while I will always go for any combination of espresso and tonic this is the best by far. read more

Latte smooth dark & delicious. Morning bun crisp outside moist & soft inside. Not too sweet. Busy day for them, but service well done. read more

Great coffee! They also have cute little seating out front but there isn't that many spots so if it's busy there is no where great to sit. Other than that, highly recommend. read more

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Good for a coffee on the go. Stopped in for a drink to hold while wandering the marina. Was hoping for strong coffee with a bite, and got a latte that was solidly drinkable if a bit heavy handed with the oatmilk. Small storefront but made for an intimate experience. The line moved fast as did the wait for our order. Inside vibe was cute with pineapple wall paper. read more

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I thought I saw pour overs on the Yelp menu, but they weren't serving any this past Thursday morning. I went for a cortado because I wanted to try something with a stronger coffee flavor. I found that the espresso was astringent and more on the burnt and darker side than I'd like. While it wasn't thoroughly unpleasant, I wouldn't recommend it. The store itself is pretty minimal with not much seating. They do sell their coffee beans in the store along with some coffee making equipment. read more

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With Valentine's Day coming and with a GF that's has "everything," my spurge on coffee was a hit! The unique Ethiopian Yirgacheffe from Wrecking Ball is a great pour over coffee. OMG, paid $24 and it's not even a pound! read more

Wrecking ball is the coffee shop everyone wishes they had in their neighborhood. Tucked away from the bustling Union street in Cow Hollow, WB delivers on every level. As you approach the shop, you're met with a beautiful brick facade and minimalist signage showing their trademark ball logo. Entering inside you are greeted by bright lighting, modern decor with bench-style seating, and the incredible aromas from the espresso machine. My go-to order here is the double espresso and ham and cheese croissant. The espresso is always on point, smooth and silky with bright notes. The pastries are freshly made and creative. Definitely recommend the cookies here as well. The staff have been polite and professional each time I've visited. My only gripe is that seating is someone limited inside and on the sidewalk so it's more of a grab and go spot. Would love if they moved into a bigger space at some point so we could enjoy our coffees and treats inside. read more

Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters - Cortado - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing coffee and pastries located conveniently in the heart of cow hollow! Highly recommend the fall latte

Coffee was good. Service was poor. The latina woman that gave me my order was rude and unprofessional. Spilled my coffee when she put it on the counter and didn't even bother to clean it, instead she left a napkin and i cleaned the spill and she didn't even apologize for it, furthermore i noticed that her and her male coworker were talking about me as i was walking out. I love supporting small businesses but unfortunately for this spot i will not be returning. read more

The coffee here is very balanced and good. The people were working here were friendly too. Not a lot of seats but they have benches and it's nice and has parking around it. read more

There was a long line but man did they guys hustle and have an efficient system down to keep it moving. They have an extremely simple menu but the coffee was phenomenal. I'm basic and like vanilla and so their simple syrup was just enough with the delicious cappuccino to make me feel like I was back in Europe drinking real coffee. read more

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COVID-19 Review: I came to Wrecking ball to get some coffee after my visit to the Apple store on Chestnut Ave, and I'm so glad I came to try their Iced soy latte! Very simple, but delicious. For two lattes with milk alternative (oat and soy) it came out to be about $13. But we all deserve to treat ourselves once in a while. Easy to read menu, quick service, got my coffee within 5 minutes. Parking seems to be metered around this area, but if you are willing to walk, I believe there is some non-metered spots as well. read more

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Was passing by and got an iced oat milk mocha. Can't say that this mocha was for me. Looking at the other reviews, looks like a lot of people have great experiences with the lattes and cold brew. The mocha itself tasted like unsweetened cocoa powder mixed in. So not too strong of a chocolate flavor and lacked any sweetness which I know some people do prefer. But everyone was nice and very accommodating so hopefully will try again a different item. read more

This has been my spot for the last year, no longer because I've moved away. Wrecking ball has the best coffee in the cow hollow area. Espresso is always dialed correctly; and they offer 16oz sizes for batch brew coffee - a rarity for similar class of cafes. Pastry selection is popular and regularly out of stock by late morning. The staff is lovely, and the shop is small which I prefer over large cafes where people can camp out and do work all day. It's very much of a have your coffee and get on with your life type of vibe. read more

Cute interior! Unfortunately I wasn't the biggest fan of the iced cappuccino--tasted a bit sour and more milky than I would have liked :(((

This is the best tasting cappuccino I've had in SF. The baristas know what they're doing and don't over heat or froth the milk so there are tiny bubbles on top. Instead, it's a smooth and creamy crema with a well rounded taste. WB are also one of the few cafes that offer soy milk. I'm not forced into ick oat milk or basic almond. The soy is nutty and velvety, complimenting the toasty coffee bean Love seeing these ppl back open beyond just a walk in window:) read more

Possibly the best coffee I've ever brewed, poured, and pulled at home; delivered to my door. The care and craftsmanship in the roast is evident every morning I enjoy a cup. Do yourself a favor and visit their cafe in San Francisco if you want the best espresso w/ an authentic cafe ambience. read more

Cute little spot with amazing coffee. Staff are super nice. But probably just a grab and go type of place. Not much seating

A small, cute coffee shop on Union street! Beautifully decorated with the most artistic brick wall outside. A smaller menu, we ordered a hot latte and an iced latte. They also have pastries which we did not try. Though nothing about the lattes really stood out, overall decent coffee and is a great midday pick me up. read more

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Love their vanilla oat milk lattes here! The only odd thing about this place is that I always get a fee for the coffee being ordered "extra hot" It's oddly a .50 extra charge . Last time it was a 1.00 fee for extra hot. Not sure why I get charged for the coffee being extra hot or if I'm really just missing something. Other then the odd charges the coffee is really good here. read more

Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Francisco, California