Central Coffee Tea & Spice — Restaurant in San Francisco

Do not come here. It's mine. It has no hipster vibe to it at all. To me it represents a neighborhood centric tradition of cafes with used furniture where people camp out and are conscious to support the business often because they care so much about it sticking around. That being said, do come here. But don't be surprised if it's not within the scope of the on demand model of business. It's friendly, often busy, the bagels address really satisfying and they have no frapuchinos, you might get a florete on your cap but likely you won't. The standard roast is a medium dark. And they also keep a brighter medium sumatra on drip as wellBut this is not a place run by someone without taste. They consistently try new menu items and people come back. Starbucks is a block away so the level of service and quality here shows value.. It's less about simple function than it is about family.. I often watch people sigh heavily at the happy exchanges between Batista and customer when they are in a rush behind it is not But they're not ignoring you. They are a bit of glue trying the residents together and it requires conversation. The tables get filled with people on laptops during the day in the shrinking market of places to work or goof off in public. Do go earlyb as needed....

I was honestly hoping to love this place, especially since everyone there is so friendly. The coffee was decent, but the food left a bit to be desired. I got a lox bagel sandwich (my favorite) and requested no onions, unfortunately this resulted in them not adding capers. They were also out of the bagel I wanted, but it was understandable with it being 10am on a Saturday. Sadly the bagel I did select was very over toasted. It was more crouton than bagel. Halfway through my sandwich I just removed the top half. My fiance ended up ordering the ham off the bone sandwich. (They didn't really have ANY breakfast listed). It was a good sized sandwich and looked well made. The ingredients looked fresh and delicious. Unfortunately the oil they used on the sandwich was a bit overpowering and you couldn't taste a whole lot past that. I'm not sure if I'll go back, but if I do it will only be for coffee and...

Love this place. Still has the original coffee shop vibe, if you are looking for the minimal sterile tech break room coffee vibe, this isn’t your place. Some of the best coffee in Sf at some of the best prices. Every kind of milk alternative you could ask for. I’ve never been disappointed with the food. Some of these comments below seem like they are rating a breakfast restaurant, it’s a coffee shop... you know, you order coffee, grab something on the side, read a book, do some writing, drawing or work on something. Maybe you even grab and go.

Anyways, so glad I live in walking distance and myself and my dog can enjoy our treats on the seats outside. Stay golden. You...