Ballast Coffee

Lovely neighborhood cafe in West Portal. Really the only good cafe in the area with an awesome and friendly fan base and a lovely owner.
The highlight of this cafe is that it sells Filipino coffee, Barako, which is a lot stronger and robust than arabica that you find at ritual, blue bottle, etc.

They stock pastries from third culture and starter bakery, BUT they've been having pop-ups with other local Filipinx food vendors. It seems to be on a monthly basis,but their IG has updates on pop ups and collabs.

Overall a great and lovely cafe. and YES there is WiFi and indoor and outdoor seating!

Great place for coffee and you should try their donuts 🍩 Most people hang out here with their laptops. There’s is also an outdoor space at the back. There’s artwork 🖼 on the walls for sale. Meter parking available. I’m not sure if there’s always only one person working here it can get a bit of a wait if there’s a line.

Quiet neighborhood coffee shop. They have their own beans. I enjoyed my cold brew. Service was quick and friendly. The inside was quiet with people working on laptops. The back patio was nice to talk in. There is also a parklet.

Beautiful cafe. And great for working from here. The barista was super friendly and gave great recommendations for the things to do around too!! Must try the Ube ballast latte. So good!! They also feature local artists which is awesome.

Great place for coffee and to do work. Has a nice patio in the front and in the back, including a room as well. Cortado was decently pulled and the “medium” bean was on the heavier side.

Stopped by here for a quick latte. Enjoyed the Ballast Latte that I got. There is plenty of seating & and general ambiance is pretty good.

Cute little coffee shop in West Portal. Good coffee, friendly service, so pretty standard stuff in general. Their baked goods look delicious.

There is a bench and a parklet outside to give folks a little space to drink their coffee and maybe to have a chat with friends or neighbors.

I go to a lot of coffee shops and this place really stood out! I had their ube ballast coffee iced with oat milk which was a delicious, generous portion, and had the perfect subtle sweetness. I also enjoyed their well-priced vegan coconut chia pudding with granola that was so creamy! I will definitely be stopping here again!

This is a great little neighborhood café. Modern, pleasant, and immaculate. It has quality pastries and coffee and a few interesting signature drinks, like a cappuccino made with ube condensed milk. Great music playing (Elizabeth Cotten) but not too loud. Also has beer on tap and is open until 9 PM on weekdays. Every neighborhood in the city should have a cafe like this. Recommended!

Fun neighborhood coffee shop in West Portal. Coffee is great, staff is friendly and indoor seating is chic and tasteful. They also have a nice outdoor patio!