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Brilliant independent coffee roastery in San Francisco - worth the hype! I had heard good things about Sextant and it definitely lived up to expectations. Great range of brewing methods, delicious Ethiopian pour-over, and really helpful and knowledgeable staff.
Vertical coffee at its best. This is a Black owned business. The owner has relationships with coffee farmers in Ethiopia and roasts his beans fresh in the back. Sometimes if a particular bean isn’t available up front you can ask if they have any in the back that haven’t been bagged yet. They charge extra to use a credit card so if you buy beans pay with cash to save a buck. I love the low acidity and smoothness of The Windsor, but Maiden Voyage is great for espresso. Their website is frustrating because it says pick up in person is possible but it doesn’t always allow it, and if you want subscription there’s no way to have it be picked up rather than shipped.
Not bad coffee. Maybe a bit weak. Nice environment and lots of seating.
Excellent coffee and delicious pastries. Friendly and professional staff.
They charge an extra dollar for any cream in your coffee. This is the only coffee shop in the city I've ever been to that charges for cream
Great experience. The guys working were really helpful and really friendly. The “Da G.O.A.T.” beans are fantastic - we took some back to Boston with us.
Great quality of third-wave roaster and coffee shop directly working with farmers across Ethiopia, Kenya, and Colombia. My favorite coffee here are Americano and Cappuccino. Their pastries from local shops are really good too.
Very mediocre and disappointing. The coffee was fine, but nothing special for a $8 price tag (with 20% default tip) and below average service. The barista was very aloof and mildly unfriendly and so as the guy grinding coffee who seemed to be a manager. The outdoor patio is nice but the place itself is pretty small and not as vibey as it looks in the pictures. Nothing to come back to.
Wow, I'm blown away. I ordered an americano and now I can safely say that this cafe KNOWS espresso. Some places will give you something very sour or astringent, but this was heaven. They used their Maiden Voyage beans and frankly I think it was the best americano I've ever had. The barista was great and he answered some questions I had. The atmosphere is very inviting. Also, they roast their beans right in the back of the shop. I can't wait to go back!
Gibraltar was foamy, and closer to a cappuccino than a cortado. Wired gandhi was sweeter, and colder.
Very nice cafe ambiance. Very good coffee - if you like unflavored lattes, this place will not disappoint you. Good pastries. Friendly and good baristas. Music can get a little loud.
I drink a lot of coffee, unfortunately I have never come across a latte with such a strange taste. including the excessive price. I will not return… I also just read the comments of the owner here and it sounds like someone without respect for customers who doesn't take responsibility for mistakes, an excellent recipe for a failed business.
The coffee is great and the pretzel sticky buns are killer! The shop manager runs a good crew. I highly recommend this coffee shop if ever your in the area.
Smoothest, most delicious iced Americano I have ever had. If only I weren’t an hour away! Inviting brick interior as well.
I like this place but they make you place your own order on a tablet, like McDonalds. It's not quite as annoying as I thought it would be, but it sort of creates an awkward gap between the customer and the server. Do I talk to them? Hard to say. It also makes me want to tip less because I feel like I'm doing work I used to not have to. I wish they would go back to the way it used to be.
Easy in and out! Great service! Bit pricey.
coffee is good but their menu is weird and not intuitive to understand what’s what
Their iced lattes are very good!
Very unique roasting and tastes very good. I believe it's because their source of the bean with onsite roast makes the coffee fresh. They also have a back yard area for customers to sit and enjoy their coffee. Their cold brew is a must to try.
Despite the grey exterior, this is a relaxing spot with earthy vibes inside. Great place to sit down and do some work. Good coffee and croissant too.