Philz Coffee — Restaurant in San Francisco

I first was introduced to Philz 5 or 6 years ago and fell in love with pour over. Philz was really my introduction into what a good quality cup of coffee could taste like. Prior to this is was mostly Peets for me.

Since then, my taste buds have matured and I have moved on to other higher quality coffee purveyors, but Philz is still a fine place to go and get a well made cup of joe.

As you get to know coffee and bean quality, you kinda come to understand that Philz beans are solidly middle of the road - not great, but perfectly acceptable in quality. I love their blend flavors and you can still get a bag of freshly roasted beans to take home and brew yourself. Definitely a step above the other larger chains in the world.

Came to the Market St. location around 10am to pick up a quick cup of coffee and I was in and out in under 10 minutes. Staff is friendly and the place is busy, but not too bad considering it's location.

This spot is a little far for me and if I am walking out to grab something i'd probably stop at Blue Bottle first, but if I am in the right mood, Philz...

I will admit Philz is becoming an obsession for me and have been actively trying out the coffee flavors. I've been making a point to visit if I am near one. Lucky to experienced this newly opened location 45 mins before it closed today. Told the friendly barista that I have been actively exploring the coffee menu and my likes and dislikes. He suggested three (Dancing Waters, Silken Splendor and Philtered Soul), but told me he was going to make a Philtered Soul medium cream and sugar because he felt, like himself, that I liked "smooth tasting" coffee. He was right - I loved Philtered Soul as I was catching up with an old friend that I haven't seen in a few years. As always, the barista said if I didn't like his recommendation, he would be willing to hand brew something else for me. Love that customer service attentiveness! This location is bright (all windows) and airy. Great view of Market Street. Has SF side-by-side Giants and Golden State Warriors artwork proudly displayed - what's not to love...

Actually faces Market Street.

(6/15/2019) This is an update to my previous review. The customer service quality has definitely gone down in this location. The last few times I have been here, I have felt like I'm an annoyance to the baristas and am interrupting whatever they have going on behind the bar. Rarely do I get eye contact and the welcomes are perfunctory. Also they seem to be shorter on staff, so things can take a long time. The coffee quality is still good, but I don't look forward to going in anymore.

(Original post, after they first opened). I love this location and Philz coffee in general. It's almost always fast and friendly here, even when the lines get long. Casual and with different music playing every time. You can sit in or take to go as most people do. And since it is at a nice plaza on Market St. there are many tables out front to use on nice weather days.

Make sure to follow the signs so you aren't blocking the way of the regulars who go here and know...