SPRO - Golden Gate/Civic Center — Restaurant in San Francisco

So glad SPRO Coffee is in the TL/Civic Center. With all the closures happening, this is a welcomed addition to this neighborhood.

Today (7/17/23) was their grand opening. They had a selection of complimentary drinks and pastries, including a "cookie of the hour." My coworkers and I shared the brown butter chocolate chip cookie, the ube oatmeal cookie, and the confetti cookie. All were delicious!

One of the to-go sandwiches that caught my eye was the Japanese egg salad sando. But they ran out during the lunch rush so it must be good. As for the drinks, I had the iced Spice Island coffee, which had cayenne pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and dark chocolate. It was so delicious! The spice wasn't overpowering and it complimented the chocolate.

The space they occupy is the first floor of the city's PUC building. There are a few tables and chairs to sit. It can get loud there if there's a lot of people. I hope the building turns on the screens. It used to be a moving mural of how water is pumped from Hetch Hetchy.

The people who work there are extremely nice and definitely held it together under pressure, especially during the fire alarm!

I will definitely come back to try more of their items. I plan on getting a breakfast burrito tomorrow, but I am eyeing one of those pastry pillows or mochi waffles. And I will have to get a tres leches...

Definitely top tier coffee spot in SF. I visit their location on Church the most often but their new opening on Polk offers more space and new items. It’s a huge incentive to experience the specialty items at each location. (The lemongrass banh mi and duck burrito omgggg too good!) Some of my favorite drinks are the classic gibby, after school, shiro, spiced islands, mardi gras, and island hop. There are still more drinks and food items I’m anticipating to try, I’ll eventually make my way through their entire menu. I rave about SPRO to all of my friends to check out, it’s worth getting multiple items. Their sandwiches, open face toasts, blueberry banana muffin, and cookies are food items I regularly return for. The entire menu is very reasonably priced for the quality of ingredients in everything. So so worth it. Their staff at both locations are also incredibly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable as well. I dine in often to get work done using their available WiFi and outlets. Like what more could you ask for...

SPRO Coffee Shop has quickly become my go-to spot for unique lattes and delectable food offerings.

The lattes are definitely the star of the show. SPRO Coffee Shop boasts an impressive lineup of unique and flavorful lattes that are a cut above the rest. The red velvet latte, with its rich and velvety chocolate undertones, is an absolute delight. For the matcha enthusiasts out there, the matcha latte offers a harmonious balance of earthy flavors and smooth creaminess. Also worth mentioning is the hojicha latte, a warm and toasty treat with its distinct roasted tea flavor.

Their menu of open-face sandwiches and pastries is impressive. The open-face sandwiches are a work of art, with a medley of fresh and vibrant ingredients piled atop a perfectly toasted slice of bread. They offer everything from savory options like avocado and smoked salmon to more adventurous flavor combinations.

In a world where coffee shops are a dime a dozen, SPRO Coffee Shop stands out for its commitment to quality...