The Coffee Movement
The Coffee Movement in San Francisco is a renowned specialty coffee shop offering exceptional espresso and unique seasonal lattes, including favorites like the ginger spice and rosemary vanilla. While the space is small with no indoor seating, the quality coffee experience and outdoor sidewalk tables with views of passing cable cars make it a favorite destination for serious coffee enthusiasts.
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2 months ago
Came here from a recommendation from another barista as "probably the best in the city" and from my experience it definitely was. This was exactly what I was looking for, great coffee/espresso, service, and a focus on the craft. I tried to sample as much as the menu as possible. The cortado stood out as one of the best I've ever had and the coffee flight really allowed me to compare the differences between their selection of beans. It was a delight to pair the flight with my pastry. The lighter roast went well and the rounding it out after finishing with the more medium one. This is definitely a spot I'll seek out every visit to SF.
3 months ago
Long overdue review, definitely one of my go to coffee spots in the city. Love their seasonal lattes especially the ginger spice latte. The service here is always friendly and drinks are consistent. There is no seating inside, but I usually like to pick up coffee here and walk down to washington square park or take a scenic walk to abacus row for some window shopping:)
4 months ago
The coffee quality is great here. I like how their menu is simple and refined. I got the vanilla rosemary latte with oat milk and it was a great pairing for the rainy day I visited. The inside is pretty small with no place to sit but there is a small patio outside.
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