Royal Ground Coffee — Restaurant in San Francisco

Royal Grounds Coffee is one of those neighborhood gems you can count on every time. The coffee is rich, smooth, and made with care, and their menu has plenty of options for whatever mood you’re in—whether it’s a strong espresso to wake you up or a perfectly creamy latte to sip slowly. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with plenty of space to sit, relax, or get some work done. The staff is always friendly and attentive, making you feel like a regular even if it’s your first visit. If you’re in the Richmond District and want a cozy spot with great coffee, Royal Grounds is the...

What happened? They closed for what seemed like forever to remodel and when they reopened, they had a breakfast menu, a less cluttered layout with more seating and coffee that was as good, if not better than ever. They soon ditched the breakfast menu for the usual bagel menu, and the quality/taste of the coffee changed - for the worse. I really preferred this place to the sterile Peet's a block away, but if I can't even get a good cup of coffee....??? I've been back to check on the coffee, but it's still not to my liking...

Pretty solid food for the price. Their coffee is nice as well. Loads of places to sit with outlets available. One of my favorite spots to relax on my laptop. Music played over the speakers is not distracting.

Update: They redesigned the cafe! Looks great. Would recommend checking it out. Very clean, but not sterile. Homely, yet modern. Definitely worth a revisit. Food and drink quality are still worth the price. Outlets, WiFi, soft music all give a great...