Categories:
Creperies,
Breakfast & Brunch
Categories:
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond
Category:
Restaurants
Categories:
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing
Neighborhood: SOMA
Categories:
Lounges,
Desserts,
Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Union Square
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Castro
Today, I found a wonderful alternative to the blah Starbucks. Philz Coffee!
I have walked by this place a million (read: ZILLION) times before, but never had seen it. It was RIGHT in front of my eyes! I mean, it's almost across the street from my favorite Castro hangout (The Mix), but what's the only coffee place that comes to mind? The yucky Starbucks right next door to The Mix.
A friend and I needed a little pick-me-up today towards the evening part of the Castro Street Fair. We were beat and had been out late the night before. Phil's Coffee certainly hit the spot.
I'm no coffee connoisseur, however I do know good coffee when I taste it. Blue Bottle is my reining favorite, but this place might give it a good run for it's money.
WHAT I HAD: I had a simple small Ether coffee with sugar and cream. They put the sugar and cream into the concoction before they hand it to you, so I LOVE this. They know just the right amount to add as well. The drip coffees, which I believe are all they serve, are made in these little individual and specially made bowls that have a place for the coffee filters. They add just the right amount of grounds and water, and Voila! Perfect coffee.
Considering they don't have a super specialized form of making the coffee, like Blue Bottle and its patented science lab, this is quite good stuff.
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: Southeast
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Amazing, plus the chef is quite handsome. His partner is lucky.