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Coffee To The People
1206 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117, United States
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Se
Review №1

Very delicious food and coffee ☕ many books and seating. And nice employees.

ja
Review №2

I love that place and the people that work there. The food is pretty good. Bowdie, the cafe manager is very friendly. She greets you with a warm welcome and she has your order ready very fast. Not only is she efficient in everything she does, she also can remember what everyone usually orders. To me thats amazing.

Ke
Review №3

Cood coffee, nice people and its very relaxed. Theres no rush to turn tables like the corporate coffee shops.

Ni
Review №4

Being new to the area, this is the first cafe I have visited and I was very happy in my decision to try this place. The inside is a bit vacant most likely due to covid but the staff was extremely friendly and met me with a smile! I ordered a latte and asked for a recommendation for a breakfast sandwich, to which the barista gave a great recommendation.For the lattes you can customize the amount of espresso shots between 2-4 which I requested 4. Their is limited outdoor seating but I found no trouble finding a seat to enjoy my bagel breakfast sandwich and Oatmilk latte. The barista delivered my order to the table smiling.The coffee was extremely good and I was surprised how rich it tasted. As well, the egg, sausage, cheese, everything bagel sandwich was mouth watering. The eggs are very moist and soft so be careful to eat over a plate or wrapper or you will forever lose a portion of your sandwich.This may be my go to cafe in this area!

An
Review №5

A very nice place to get a coffee in the area with a spacious and welcoming environment. The coffee was good and the staff courteous and efficient. Stopped here for a classic cup of coffee.

Se
Review №6

Your average neighborhood coffee shop. It was pretty quiet, and I noticed a lot of people studying/working/reading. My friends and I came in to hide from the rain, but we ended up staying several hours to (quietly and respectfully) play some scrabble and warm up. I ended up ordering the Flower Power, which is essentially a dirty chai tea latte. Another friend got a chocolate mocha drink and it came with sprinkles! Very cute :) I wouldnt say they were anything extraordinary, but they were very appreciated and enjoyed fully. The coffee is also strong! If you need a pick-me-up, this is the place to go.Note: If you need to use the restroom, you have to ask the staff to buzz you in.

Ja
Review №7

Great atmosphere, nice staff, amazing history, and great place for breakfast. Make sure to check out the sticker wall!

Er
Review №8

This is a very cozy Cafe. People are friendly and the drinks are great!

La
Review №9

Great ambiance, ample seating and unexpectedly huge selection of books. The mushroom quiche was amazing and full of flavor, however the mocha was lacking and barely tasted like anything. Decent value especially for SF.

Ni
Review №10

Appropriates native culture, overpriced, no games, couches are horribly worn out and not comfortable

R.
Review №11

Sometimes people want special when they visit a cafe. Others want a comfortable environment. Relative to most cafes in the city, this one will not break the bank.Wifi available.Atmosphere is calm and service is kind.Not even the hills of Haight will keep me away.

He
Review №12

Great place with excellent coffee. Very clean and great service. Relaxing atmosphere in a very good location

Li
Review №13

Lovely And helpful staff, hummus baggle was amazing! Deli sandwiches And good Prices.

Lu
Review №14

The heart of the Haight hippie scene. 9-10am is best if you want to meet the local musicians and characters. Everybody is welcome. Service is friendly. Pastries and coffee are wonderful. Modest pricing.

Rh
Review №15

Good coffee and atmosphere. Nice people

Mi
Review №16

Very friendly staff and coffee is good too

Er
Review №17

Coffee to the people is a friendly feel good coffee shop. Theres ample seating, couches and tables, and cool decorations that fit the neighborhood. Three stars because the coffee itself is fair to good. The staff are very friendly.

Ri
Review №18

The people really made it a great experience.

Su
Review №19

I had the best hot chocolate in US from here!

Sa
Review №20

I always get coffee from this place. Good coffee, good price, amazing service. Thats all you need.

Ja
Review №21

The veggie lasagna was a treat to the senses. Friendly staff, fast service, decent prices with depicting atmosphere of the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood.

Sh
Review №22

I go here almost every day. They give my dog great treats and they are trustworthy wholesome people. Despite the crowd that might hang out in front 🤗

Ke
Review №23

Great place!!coffee was fresh & HIT!! staff extremely friendly & knowledgeable!!all the foods are delicious!!

St
Review №24

Owner was super nice, and coffee and cake really good too!

Je
Review №25

Not bad for a coffee place. Ive been to many but the quality of coffee is what sets some apart from others. The main detail comes from how the staff processes the beans and if they already grounded the beans too early to save time.Honestly, if the beans were grounded and coffee was made to order, it would taste great in which this place DOES do that!I had my mocha made and it was to order so the taste was fantastic, the cream was fresh and coffee was strong, that is pretty much it. Not bad for the price of this coffee.

No
Review №26

Great cappuccino foam. Nice, bright atmosphere.

Al
Review №27

Excellent place to stop and have a nice coffee at a reasonable price. Sink in sofas, great for long chats with friends, plenty of power outlets.

Ch
Review №28

Great serviceGreat coffeeCoffee to the people by the people

Co
Review №29

Coffee To The People has a wide variety of drinks, snacks, pastries and more. Wait times from order to your food or drink being ready are pretty low and the food and drinks are well made and taste good. The reason Im giving 3 and not 4 stars would be its price. Its a pretty pricey establishment.

Pr
Review №30

I thoroughly enjoyed the coffee, decor, and staff. The cafe is a quiet hang out for conversation or just to get some peace. I tried the hemp coffee, which was smooth tasting and very flavorful. Theres plenty of seating as well. I was able to catch up with friends I havent seen in years and all four of us were able to sit comfortably, even though the place was crowded. The owners were also polite and served the group our orders quickly. Definitely going back to this place when I visit again.

Ni
Review №31

Got an iced coffee for a little over $3. After they gave us the coffee and we paid, we asked for a non dairy creamer as we both avoid cream in our coffee and was told that soy, almond, hemp, or coconut would be $1 or $1.25 extra. Just to add a little to our coffee. I have NEVER seen this at any cafe before. $1.25 for a tiny bit of coconut milk? I could buy an entire can for that. If Im getting a latte or something then sure, charge a little to sub for another milk. But not just to top off my coffee. Absolutely insane. Wish I had chosen one of the other many coffee shops nearby who wouldnt have CHARGED ME TO ADD MILK TO MY COFFEE. Wow.

Pa
Review №32

Great customer service, very friendly and upbeat.A lot of character inside the cafe, with hipster art and an assortment of books for customers.The food is lovely and there are enough options for vegans and vegetarians, they even substitute dairy milk for non -dairy alternatives in all their drinks!

An
Review №33

A ton of outlets and Wi-Fi makes it a great spot for working. Also has tasty drinks and delicious coffee cake

Jo
Review №34

Pleasant neighborhood, great smoothies. Staff are nice, and the decor is comfy. Good for somewhere to work in peace.

Lo
Review №35

Cute little coffee shop good for a break after shopping. Many good options for cheap and they have very good smoothies. Kinda dark inside but its a sunny day its ok. Also free wifi so a good place to work as there lots of table space

Ju
Review №36

No frills coffee shop good for an espresso, small nosh and free wifi

Ja
Review №37

Fun place in a funky neighborhood. Prices run about the same or sometimes cheaper than starbucks and at a MUCH higher quality. Nice vibe and free wifi!

Ti
Review №38

Coffee is good. They microwaved my croissant and pretty sure they gave me tap water to drink. But a good spot for doing computer work. Lots of tables and outlets. Lots of interesting people.

Te
Review №39

Quirky affordable neighborhood friendly coffee shop. Highly recommended for all who visit the Haight.

De
Review №40

Its great I make sure I come here when in the city. Nice Staff. Homeless folks . Clean and you see Haight.

Ch
Review №41

As a cafe and coffee lounge, its very average - the bay area is overflowing with better quality places.But for getting work done, theres tons of outlets; The staff are very kind; The menu is comparitively inexpensive; Location is great; And the place is all around bewilderingly unpretentious, considering its a corner cafe on Haight St.

No
Review №42

Nice spot to relax and enjoy a cup. Very tasty too.

Co
Review №43

Friendly staff. Always clean and lots of variety in the menu. Excellent Wi-Fi. Quiet for a cafe. All good.

Mo
Review №44

Great place to grab a quick cup of coffee on the way to work. Ive only ever had coffee/lattes but their baked goods look good. Never super crowded which is really nice

Da
Review №45

Grat coffee and iced green tea! Great to sit and work on your laptop while enjoying your coffee.

Sa
Review №46

Always fast, good service. The coffee is tasty. I only take things to go bit it seems like a cool place to hangout

An
Review №47

Chill student coffee house vibe. Book shelf, ample sofas, coffee is a bit cheaper than elsewhere. Came in from the street to find the perfect low key place to refresh.

Jo
Review №48

Relaxing and homey. Couches are available to relax in. Great coffee.

Er
Review №49

Excellent and consistent service by very nice people. Coffee quality (as judged by having a mocha and other coffee drinks over time) is not quite perfect euro standard but its very good, far better than Sbux or other chains and definitely better than the average randomly chosen SF cafe where you never know what youre going to get. Other drinks and smoothies are good, food quality is good. The space and ambience have a non-standard niche appeal: you are hanging out with homeless, near-homeless, and relatively unkempt local regulars who dont bathe a lot, in addition to average folks who just stopped in. There is community seating on big sift couches in a comfortable skylighted area with a small free library in addition to the regular 1 to 4 person tables and chairs. Pop cafe music of various flavors will be playing fairly loudly on the stereo to overcome street noise, so bring your own source and headphones if you want your own sonic space. If you dont mind some minor body odor and dog smells you can be pretty productive at this cafe with a good ratio of electrical outlets to seating and a pretty good overall vibe.

St
Review №50

Tiny little place with the great big selection and if youre blessed to meet Chelsea youll understand it shes one of a kind great service really open personality Sesame ambience an extraordinary experience on Haight Street

Ni
Review №51

Good coffee and I can charge my devices while I smoke blunts across the street

Ja
Review №52

This cute little hole in the wall is everything SF. It is a small run cafe, with a library, games, and WiFi. The breakfast is pretty good if you like specialty bagels or breakfast sandwiches. There is a revolutionary feel for peace which echoes the neighborhood. One downside are the homeless youth that take refuge outside of the cafe- but hey, that’s the Haight.

Ke
Review №53

These folks are reliable, serious workers.

Li
Review №54

Unique coffee flavors. Great testing coffee

El
Review №55

I like to go here when I am in the neighborhood. It has comfortable couches and tables, with a Haight-y feel that is not too strong. The coffee and tea are also good.

Vi
Review №56

It is rainy outside and I paid 3 dollars for this big cup of coffee. Old jazz music is playing. I love SF.

M
Review №57

Service is great, but the food I had wasn’t amazing (croissant with bacon, cheese and egg) :(

Je
Review №58

Super friendly environment. Good selection on teas, and i love their drip coffee. Also try the cha cha tea. Good assorted mix!

Ir
Review №59

Affordable, delicious special coffee drinks & a great atmosphere!

Ke
Review №60

Friendly staff, great coffee, laid back atmosphere. Love it.

Sa
Review №61

I like strong coffee and they have it here. Its a good place to talk. Given its just off Haight street I was surprised at how clean the restroom was.

Br
Review №62

My favorite. Very nice people

An
Review №63

Average coffee.

Jo
Review №64

Coffee To The People? Who are these people? The ones who can buy houses in Cole Valley or the ones who took the Muni here from Fishermans Wharf because they heard it was edgy? This place plays Billboard Top 100 and is adorned with books about diets, dogs, and dime-store novels. Their drinks are as uninspired as the decor and there is a weird sign that forbids, of all things, sleeping. Ok. Is this a Starbucks?

Ai
Review №65

Cute place but the workers touch food and money with the same bare hands...

St
Review №66

Great service with a smile. Family enjoyed the coffee and the laid back atmosphere.

St
Review №67

Very 90s style shop with lots of seating, wifi and lots of drink options. I got the Golden Milk Latté. Yummmm

Na
Review №68

The coffee here is good, but what I love coming here for more than that, is for the atmosphere. I love coming here to study in the corner. Its a nice, not too quiet place to come and sip on some coffee.

Ho
Review №69

I really appreciated finding that really big space to sit, plug my phone an rest for a while, but I have to say the service wasnt really good and the staff were polite just enough.The coffee wasnt the best.On the plus side, the place is peaceful, the music is good and customers ar just the same. The decoration is nice and its good to think about the whole ideology hat is behind it.

LA
Review №70

One of my favorite places to unwind.. Great food Great coffee Great Service Highly recommend

Ke
Review №71

Alot of businesses in the Haight try and capture the whole Haight Ashbury experience. Im a unicorn born and raised in the Haight so Im not impressed with the atmosphere. All that said their coffee is great. Comfy couches to sit and relax . Well lit and staff is friendly and helpful. But when you throw up a Gerry Garcia posters and summer of love stuff just takes some away originality for me

Me
Review №72

Great fair trade coffee. Good tea. Food. Good for people watching, relaxe and playing board games. and love the Family. Who runs it. My favorite coffee in haight

Er
Review №73

One of the best coffee in the Haight Area. Large comes with 3 or 4 shots.. Your choice. Support local places

Sp
Review №74

Very nice little coffee shop with great wifi and outlets and a restroom

V
Review №75

The morning staff is hands down the best! Excellent value food, quality coffee and large selection of tea.

Ja
Review №76

Iove the art on the walls and also a great cup of coffee.

Ch
Review №77

Groovy little spot with comfy leather couches and bright skylights

Ad
Review №78

Its a great place that feels like home.

Ju
Review №79

Laid back, comfortable, not too packed whenever Ive gone. Little pricy for some stuff but unpretentious.

Ca
Review №80

Incredibly rude staff...aggressively asked if I was going to buy something first when I asked to use the bathroom. Prices are way too high as well. Much better options in the haight.

Da
Review №81

Nice spot for a break while wandering the haight.

Be
Review №82

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in the city! Its cozy and the staff are friendly. Free WiFi and they even have board games. What more could you want?

Al
Review №83

Nice antique place right on the middle of Haight St. Coffee to enjoy and relax yourself feeling and watching the contrasts between ages just passing around this place.

Ch
Review №84

Breakfast and a cuppa. Open early and service is quick. Dont mind the hippies.

D.
Review №85

Good service, and calm environment.Environmental friendly place, got a compost bin and recycle bin, but no garbage. ;-)

Le
Review №86

Really good coffee. Also nice place to sit and relax while enjoying it!

Ma
Review №87

Nice Coffee. Even served in a proper cup. Had the vegetarian sandwich and it was great. Also: free WiFi :D

Sy
Review №88

Coffe is burnt. But only place on h8 thatu can charge your electronics

Le
Review №89

Cool place, nice coffee and good sandwiches.

Dm
Review №90

Its a nice place, great tea, good coffee, hippies sleeping on the couch: )

Ja
Review №91

I grab a coffee here every morning. I love this place; they’re always friendly and the coffee comes quickly

Ma
Review №92

Get the Haight Ashbury vibe. Good food, coffee, staff, atmosphere. People-watch and pretend its 1967, the Summer of Lerv!

An
Review №93

The cafe was large and a great place to chill. Coffee was not great

An
Review №94

Lots of space inside, if you need to recharge, this is the place.

Ph
Review №95

Good selection of food and drinks including coffee and other tasty treats. However Ive been treated poorly every time I order, and have been bothered about using the restroom even after buying something for more times than I can count that I stopped going

Co
Review №96

I wasnt a big fan of this place. It does give free wifi so if you want to work, you can bring your laptop. There are some couches that can be comfy but the drinks are not that great. Usually, I stick to blended drinks and teas (Im not a coffee fan) but the blended drink had little flavor. There are a lot of characters but its what you can expect in the Haight.

Ka
Review №97

Very fun and hip place. Met some nice dogs!

Je
Review №98

Great place no yuppies or hipsters!!

Fr
Review №99

Laid back and no need to rush out. Couches are sink-into soft

Sk
Review №100

They arent very thoughtful with their espresso, so dont expect an artisanal latte, but theres fast wifi, ample seating, and the owners are really philanthropic with the local homeless population, which is very meaningful to me!

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4.3 Rating
  • Address:1206 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117, United States
  • Phone:+1 415-626-2435
Categories
  • Coffee shop
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–5PM
  • Thursday:7AM–5PM
  • Friday:7AM–5PM
  • Saturday:7AM–5PM
  • Sunday:7AM–5PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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