Philz Coffee — Restaurant in San Francisco

I remember when Philz only had like 1-2 locations in the city. It's nice to see that it's such a hit with so many locations all over SF now!

I like this particular location since it's mostly out of high traffic areas (think: downtown locations). Don't get me wrong, this location still gets busy with lines practically out the door, but overall it's not as bad as the others I've been to. Plus, it's walkable from my work and other nearby work places (and near a bus stop if you're not quite as close).

The staff here are friendly and want to make sure you're happy with your drink before you take off. Recently, I tried the gingersnap iced coffee based on the barista's recommend and it was great! It was perfect for a warm day. The drink was a bit sweet, but when it's named after a cookie, what else do you expect? lol

Random bonus, it's beside an ice cream shop and ice cream + coffee is a fab...

After extensive discussion with the Barista on how I wanted my coffee prepared, I got how they wanted to make it for me.

It was bitter, gassy and I could not regrettably finish half of it. I ordered milk not half and half and it was attempted creaming into consumption.

Nice folks but not real coffee creators like myself. Have to say I believe they rely on density, not craft, to make their money.

Does us honest coffee artists bad.

Boo..

The LC

Update 6/2018: I went back to try another time and the Jamaica Blue Mountain, which I was not opposed to paying $7.67 for, was ruined and a...

3 stars because staff is friendly and the atmosphere is nice but the coffee is sometimes horrible. The only Philz location in the city where the coffee is watery tasting like hot flavored water. If you order ahead your coffee may be cold upon arrival time or it may not be ready if ordered 30 mins ahead. I order the same thing everyday which is a hot drink but sometimes they confuse it and make it an ice drink… my drink order is literally the same every day but is the taste and experience is unpredictable, you never know what...