Progressive Grounds — Restaurant in San Francisco

I was looking for a place to get some work done in Bernal heights and there is no shortage of those here. Its like a scene from pleasantville when you pop over to Bernal Heights and Progressive Grounds fits right into that homey atmosphere.

The staff was really nice upon entering. You can tell they have a lot of locals and repeat customers which is a good sign of a quality establishment. I didn't order coffee but I did try to Croque Monsuier. It was excellent. The bechamel sauce was doused all over the sandwich and i couldn't stop eating it.

They have a large menu of breakfast items. They also have a lot of wraps and sandwiches as well so you can stop by anytime a grab a meal.

The other part that make Progressive wonderful is its seating and wifi. They have a really strong wifi service and plenty of seating for everyone to work. They have a back patio area that is completely separate from the entrance and ordering area. This is really good to help from getting distracted. Most places wouldn't trust you in a place with wifi to just sit and work but they were so chill here.

You can actually come and get hours of work done and if you buy something no one will bother you. I also noticed the place is really pet and family friendly. Seriously i have never seen so many people come in with a baby stroller or toddler in a two hour sitting.

This place is exactly what you want in a internet cafe. Good food, great internet and plenty of space and plugs to work long hours. Come here to write the next great American novel! Or just grab a coffee. Whichever...

My favorite coffeeshop, around Bernal Heights and the entire San Francisco. When I need to work during the weekend, and I don't feel like exploring, this is my go-to place.

If you go there for a breakfast, try the croissants or the large oatmeal. If you go there for lunch, try the lunch combo (soup + sandwich; tell them to customize the sandwich if you feel like or want to make it vegetarian) or one of the lavash wraps. If you just hang around, you can try out a smoothie (the blue-soled shoes is my favorite) and one of their numerous cookies, some of them even semi-healthy. Or just grab a scoop of ice-cream as many weekend passers-by do.

If you go there to work, order and then head to the room at the back of the coffeeshop. It has a Moroccan-inspired decor, including a sea of colorful, comfy pillows. The room has a plethora of power outlets, and the wifi is pretty good - during the weekend, you will be one of the many who study or work there.

They also have a backyard, though it has been under reconstruction since I had moved here. Stay tuned, the space looks lovely! Finally, the staff is amazing and regular - they will know you by name soon. In short, this place is a hidden gem. If you live around the Bernal Heights and coffeeshops are your thing, definitely check Progressive...

It's very, very loud in here on weekends. I've been coming every Sunday during the World Cup, and you might as well forget about getting anything done during matches. It has more of a sports bar feel during big sporting events; people are cheering and yelling, and the TV is at high volume. There is a decent-sized back room down the hallway and some outdoor seating beyond that. However, the noise from the louder front room is still very audible, and the people in the back seem to make a bunch of phone calls, study in groups, and let their kids run wild. To top this craziness off, the door to the outdoor section doesn't completely close. It's constantly opening and closing with the wind. It's usually pretty chilly around here, and the chill that keeps coming in combined with the loud noise of the door slamming is extremely annoying.

The coffee is good. Plenty of good food options, and they have gluten-free bagels and breakfast snacks.

It's much quieter on weekdays, naturally.

tl;dr: It's so freaking loud in here, especially on weekends. Not like a normal coffee shop. However, the coffee and food...