The Coffee Movement
The Coffee Movement in San Francisco is a beloved specialty coffee shop known for serving some of the city's finest brews, from perfectly crafted lattes and cappuccinos to tasting flights of various filter coffees. With its minimalist atmosphere and quality-focused approach, it's a favorite among local baristas and coffee enthusiasts, though seating is limited and it tends to get crowded.
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3 weeks ago
TCM did not disappoint. The almond croissant has just enough jam in it. The service was streamlined with 3 people all doing different task in making the coffee to make the line move quickly. The space was minimalistic and have seats outside as well. Coffee was point in. Will come back again.
2 months ago
I am visiting San Francisco and when I ask baristas at any quality coffee shop where they recommend, this is always their first answer. Batch brew flight!!!!!!! $6. Or you can get a single-coffee flight (espresso, filter, cortado). Glorious concept. Staff is really friendly too 🫡
Edited 3 weeks ago
I chose this coffee shop based on reviews and recommendations, but my experience was so-so. The line was outside and moved very slowly — but when you go inside, you understand why. The coffee shop isn’t small at all, but the layout is strange: there’s little space inside for people, and it’s unclear whether you should get a to-go order or expect to sit — there simply are no seats. The line seems longer than the coffee shop can hold, and it gives the impression that there are more employees than available tables. Yet service is still pretty slow: a regular coffee shop with one barista handles orders faster than these four people making my coffee. Because of this, there’s no “wow” effect — just an ordinary drink and the inability to sit and relax. In the end, the story of my visit boiled down to this: this coffee shop is the perfect place for those who are willing to stand in line, don’t mind cramped spaces and a large staff, and value the “busy” atmosphere over speed. For me, it was just another stop on the list where getting a hot drink takes more nerves than pleasure. I recommend that management buy tickets for the staff to travel to European cafes to gain experience and discover new flavors. P.S. When I shared my honest feedback, the owner’s response was a dismissive “please stop. your European cafe escapades await you.” In other words: they’re too clueless to fix the chaos and too arrogant to care. Don’t expect any improvements here—this coffee shop would rather mock customers than actually do their job.
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