Found this chain while walking around, featuring charcoal roasted coffee and pictures of siphon coffee on the front window. Traditional, second-wave coffee. The coffee is darkly roasted, and costs more than the toast IIRC. I didn't like it; I won't go back. Kohikan 1-10, Taito 4-Chōme Taito, Tokyo Japan 110-0016
Darwin is pretty awesome, which is why there's always a line during lunch time. During my last visit, I went before lunch on a Saturday morning and was delighted to have no wait! Definitely doing this again, next time with the fiancee. In a quiet alley, the curbside seats are nice when the weather … Continue reading Darwin Cafe, San Francisco
Another fav of mine. SFFD is to Trouble Coffee as SFPD is to Philz. I want to believe this sign so bad. Gibralter. Supposedly an SF original (but not via Trouble), gone global. The standard coffee comes with attitude. DAT CINNAMON TOAST THO! If Trouble didn't start the American toast … Continue reading Trouble Coffee, San Francisco
Ritual Coffee Hot Drinking Chocolate: made with Recchiuti chocolate Pistoles (beads of pure chocolate) and Vanilla Bean Marshmallows. Cup by Heath Ceramics. Egg, Bacon & Polenta: egg and bacon from Marin Sun Farms. Quiche The hot chocolate feels like you're literally drinking a dark, smooth, rich chocolate bar. It's quite delicious, and works well with … Continue reading theLab (formerly known as Chocolate Lab), San Francisco
I recently ventured out to Stable Cafe as part of my systematic attempt in trying coffee shops that are recommended for one reason or another... usually for good coffee, sometimes for its appearance. Fortunately, Stable Cafe was both. And they were kind enough to reserve a table for me and mine (turned out I was … Continue reading Stable Cafe, San Francisco
