Sightglass Coffee

Local coffee shop just on the periphery of the Mission District with unique flavored/crafted pastries. Several pictured options include the curry puff pastry (minimal filling, slightly disappointing), taro snickerdoodle and croissant (the latter being the best of the desserts there with plenty of filling and a cookie baked on top), pistachio croissant (equally as flavorful as the taro) and the ham/cheese croissant with Dijon mustard. However, their best/most suggested coffee flavor was very dry and small for the price. Dark oak interior with warm lighting. Could be adequate for studying if working on a digital device. Great local stop!

Believe me when I say… this joint is serious about its coffee and is the best I’ve had in the US so far! I was so so appreciative when the staff understood my coffee order - a latte in a small cup - when no other barista, even in the most artisanal and supposedly serious of cafes, whether in the major cities or not, have ever understood me. Most cafes in the US just believe flat whites, lattes, and cappucinos to differ based on cup size alone when it’s not the case - and Sightglass has been the only coffeeshop which knows the difference. Their coffee tastes good. And I appreciate that even for their vanilla lattes - they go the extra step and serve them with vanilla paste, and not just syrup. You can really taste the difference! These guys are stars.

My partner and I got the new signature espresso drinks and they were delicious!! Can’t recommend enough

nice spot for pour over. Love the chill outdoor seating and the cozy vibes from the floor to ceiling windows letting in that sunlight. Guatemala tastes good here with its subtle acidic notes.

Friendly service. Good pastries. Good cold brew. My friend enjoyed her matcha latte. The ham and cheese croissant had mustard. There was a fruit center in the pistachio croissant. Several tables inside. More seating in the parklet outside.

My partner and I were looking for a cute place nearby to co-work together. I saw pictures of Sightglass Coffee and thought it looked comfy and beautiful. However, when we got there, we realized a few things: Ambiance - Yes, it is beautiful. They have a gorgeous ambiance. However, there is limited seating, it is loud, and the noise is mostly from a dozen people waiting to get their coffee. There is also no WiFi. Even worse, there is no signal in the building to use our hotspots (which we didn't realize until after I ordered). Also, the tables are bolted to the floor way too far from the seating so you can't lean back and rest something on the table. Food - By the time we got there around 12pm, there was only one pastry remaining. Our brown butter chocolate chip cookie was INCREDIBLE, but they ran out of other pastries literally while I was in line. I ordered a cappuccino, which was ok but nothing special. Thank goodness it didn't cost $7 like other similar locations. Service - This part bothered me. There were only two baristas, so lines were out the door, it took 20 minutes to receive a tiny cappuccino, and you could tell the baristas were fed up. Overall, I think this would be a cute place to sit with a friend to catch up (during a less busy and noisy time), but it is absolutely not the place for co-working. We ended up having to walk a few blocks to Starbucks.

Excellent coffee, wonderful atmosphere. It’s tucked away under a bower of lovely plants, so don’t blink or you’ll miss the entrance. They have good snack options, and great coffee. Seating was plentiful while I was there on a weekday afternoon.

cute shop and great vibe! however location is not the best since it can get a little bit sketchy in this area.

Stopped by for some coffee on a Monday early afternoon -- my boyfriend and I loved our drinks! I got an iced oat latte and he got the iced vanilla paste latte. We also got a ham and cheese croissant to share. I loved the interior, with ample indoor and outdoor seating, and quick service. A new fav SF coffee shop for me! Will be back!

I don't usually mind waiting, but the service here was disappointing. The cashier at the front spent a long time chatting with the customer ahead of us, who was clearly a friend. Even though they had already finished ordering, the cashier prioritized their conversation over taking our order. While I understand being friendly, it would have been more considerate to take care of waiting customers first. Unfortunately, the delays didn't end there. The barista making our drinks was also held up by the cashier chatting with them, which meant our drinks were lukewarm by the time we received them. My brown butter miso caramel latte and the americano were not only poorly prepared temperature-wise but also lacked in taste. With such poor service and subpar drinks, I won't be returning to this location again.

Coffee is fine. Weekend barista wins record for slowest in the world. Here are the additional 85 characters to satisfy yelp for my disgruntled review

I got the Ube Croissant & Iced Latte at Sightglass. I visited it on a Monday and it was not crowded at all. My latte was good, and I was thoroughly impressed by the ube croissant!

Not a fan of this place. The barista had my portfolio sitting their forver letting the shot become bitter. Service by both the cashier and barista was more like goth kids who couldn't be bothered with people wanting to order coffee. The orders just piled up, and she basically lined 5 cups up and poured the shots first, letting it sit there and get cold while she mixed the matcha or steamed milk. I didn't like my drink or the service here.

Great pastries and coffee. Kind staff. Clean and spacious area to sit. I got an Americano and everything croissant. Highly recommend

I did not have any problems with the oat milk flat white nor the pastries I ordered. The two stars knocked off of this review is due solely to the pourover - the second worst pourover I have had in my life. It was allegedly a Washed Mexico, but it tasted like Folgers - there was absolutely no nuance to the flavor in the coffee. I ended up pouring out a majority of this coffee, which felt absolutely wasteful. However, there was just no going around the lack of flavor and singular flavor note of bitter in the coffee (and not the "chocolate-y" kind of bitter that is usually present in coffee). I can't even remember the body of the coffee, I honestly just had to wipe the experience out of my mind. Go for the pastries or a milk based drink, just don't get the pourover.

The coffee was fab. Great crowd. Nice parklet outdoor seating area. Enjoyed the baked goods as well. Very relaxed spot.

This location is so beautiful and nestled in the Mission District. It is conveniently near my home, however, I think the 7th & Folsom location is better. I've given it a few tries but the service is slow at times and I feel that my lattes are too milky compared to other coffee shops in the area and their other location. Pastries are okay. They get their pastries from Neighbor Bakehouse in the Dogpatch and I feel like their pastries kind of went downhill in recent years.

The coffee and bakes at Sightglass are always on point. This location is cozier than the one in SoMa and features a wraparound seating arrangement, which was a fun deviation from the norm. This feels more like a neighborhood coffee shop than the SoMa location (which is better for meetups because of the large space) and created a nice, low-key environment for a one-on-one conversation. The staff was friendly and I had a wonderful time here.

Delicious cappuccino and the yummiest everything croissant I've ever had! Great spot to visit solo or with a few people with a good amount of indoor seating and huge parklet for outdoors.

Loved Sightglass! It was such a peaceful experience with amazing architecture! I got an iced vanilla latte and my friend got a cappuccino and we loved the coffee. We also got a potato boureka and morning bun and they were both yum!! Will definitely be coming back to have a peaceful morning to read a book or draw!!

Solid lattes. The openness of this coffee shop makes sipping your coffee more enjoyable.

It's tough to stand out in a neighborhood full of cafes, but we really liked SC. Good strong espresso coffee, nice selection of sweet and savory pastries (we particularly favor the curry potato thing!). Room for a few people to sit indoors at tables, and more outdoors. They solve the two restroom gender binary by having one restroom for women & NB, the other for men & NB. I haven't seen that elsewhere and I hope it works well for folks. Friendly staff, happy to answer questions. Street parking available.

These days, I have been observing that it is very easy for people to take and feel entitled, but when it comes to giving their time or money...there are many justifications as to why xyz isn't happening. Disappointing. Thank God, this Sightglass was not a disappointment after I spent what felt like way too long trying to find a parking spot. I was amused when another customer stepped into the cafe shortly after me and declared, "After 5 minutes of looking for parking, I was thinking, maybe I should go home now." As it was with the other Sightglass on Seventh, the interior of this particular coffee (I don't like using the word "chain" because it sounds icky), but yes, series of Sightglasses I will say always have the best interior with the perfect lighting. Marvelous. I delighted myself in choosing from their handful of single origin pour over options and settled for the Colombia Finca Quinua Alta, which indeed had a prominent tangerine note with bits of bittersweet chocolate notes at the end. A good cup. I was able to get about 1.5 hours of work done in the fairly quiet cafe, and appreciated the service.

I met my friend for coffee at this super cute coffee place and I have never been here, the girl that assisted me was super sweet and we chatted for a bit but their decaf americano first of all was tiny and too strong as in bitter and I was not a fan. Very disappointed since it cost me $4.50. One start for the customer service, one start for the ambiance of this cute coffee shop and one start for oat milk being out on the counter. CC accepted

This is one of my favorite coffee spots in the city. This is the perfect place to catch up with a friend over a cup of coffee or get some work done on your laptop. The staff is super friendly and provides quick service. The ambiance is chill, relaxed and peaceful (with the comforting murmur of a typical coffee shop environment). On this past trip I only came here to pick up a bag of beans (the Guatemala beans are my favorite!) -- note if you are a part of the rewards program, you get a free cup of coffee with your purchase of a bag of beans!

pretty decent coffee (6.5/10)! some people got latte art/ some didnt -- so it's barista specific. i got a hot oat latte ($6.25). there is seating but it gets quite busy (went in a sunday am). the cups are soooo cute though, and vibes are chatty/and its kinda loud. there is no wifi though and service is quite bad here. overall a 6.5/10, one of the better cafes i've been to in sf !

San Francisco is such a wonderful city because it's easy and so much fun to pick a direction to start walking. Starting at Golden Gate park, I walked through Corona Heights (dreamt of being able to afford a home of that magnitude and such beautiful architecture), through the Castro, and then through the Mission District w all its beautiful art and culture plastered on the walls. After about 1.5 hours of walking, I ended up at Sightglass. The atmosphere was calm and quiet, I loved the design of the interior specifically the lighting. The staff was friendly and prompt. I ordered a vanilla paste latte and a pistachio croissant which were both tasty. Overall, it was a good n solid experience.

I love the vibe especially on a sunny day, lovely to sit inside or outside with a book or to people watch. My favorite is their cold brew and their pastries are from neighbor bake house so also good.

modern with ultra high wooden ceilings...mix of industrial and contemporary...simple coffee menu with pour overs available...taking an iced vanilla paste latte $6.75...oat milk substitute at no extra charge...giving a little extra $2 tip and coming out to $9.04 total...a few minutes and ready...a smaller cup in comparison, but excellent taste and quality...smooth and delicious...

Lattes were both good! Service was fast and staff was nice. Look at that latte art 11/10 !!!!

Typical coffee shop with great pastries & desserts. Definitely make sure to get the pistachio blackberry croissant. If their pastries are that good - I'm assuming their food is as well!

Ube cookies are great! So is the vanilla paste iced coffee. I like this location because it has an outdoor parklet and it's clean.

Just came back from grabbing an iced vanilla latte and ham and cheese croissant. 1. My total came out to $13.83 and I paid with cash, $50.85. They shorted me $10 of change. 2. They can't warm up pastries, which isn't told to you before you pay. Cold ham is not good. 3. Low variety of everything. Only flavor is vanilla, no size variety, only three things types of milks is what the cashier told me. 4. The vanilla literally tasted like nothing, so confused Overall disappointed.

Date of Visit: 12/20/2022 One of my favorite coffee shops in San Francisco. We got latte, cortado, and a pistachio croissant. There is no heater indoor so if visiting during a chilly day in San Francisco, the indoor area might be a little cold.

I heard good things about Sightglass Coffee so I had to try it out. The interior of the location is calm and pleasant, baristas were friendly. I ordered the vanilla paste latte, and I asked for it to be less sweet. The coffee itself taste good, but I couldn't taste the vanilla at all. Maybe I shouldn't have asked for less vanilla. The drink was very pricey as well. I would give it another try but this time wasn't hitting it for me.

I had Sightglass Coffee on my list of places to try, but unfortunately it was not what I was expecting. I don't think I see myself coming back here. Food / Drink: I ordered an iced matcha latte with oat milk and vanilla bean paste. Though the ice seemed cool and perfectly cubed, it almost felt like it took up a lot of space in the drink. Price: I paid close to $8 for my matcha. The taste did not match the high price point sadly. Aesthetic / Space: It's a cool vibe inside. However there is limited seating and no wi-fi, so this isn't a cafe to get work done. It almost seems a little dark in the cafe too. Service: The service was okay, I honestly did not feel the most welcoming vibe when I was in the space. Parking: I circled around a couple times for street parking.

This Sightglass location is bomb. While it may be difficult to find parking, it's worth the visit to pop in for a caffeine boost. The bucolic limewashed walls and warm wooden seats and countertops hug you like a warm blanket as you enjoy your drink over conversation, work or whatever you're working on (I saw a lady knitting here!). Do yourself a favor, and check this cute cafe out!

highly acidic with sharp notes of white vinegar. I'm not sure they even use roasted beans ;) worst mocha by far. way too bright, under roasted beans, barista was on personal cell phone. the interior is lovely.

Wish they had ovens to warm up their amazing pastries! I love the idea of a mini chocolate croissant but mine was hard at 9 am... doesn't feel fresh I've had the everything croissant which was one of the best ones I've ever had but again it would taste 100x better just a tad warmed up. Same goes for the chocolate one.. it's not a very pleasant experience bitting into rock hard dark chocolate which is delicious and great quality but it would taste so much better warm. The baristas are always so friendly and nice and I love that this location has tables outside. Overall, I would come back here as its in my neighborhood.

I'm no coffee connoisseur but my visit to Sightglass Coffee left a bit to be desired. I was in charge of the morning coffee run and settled on Sightglass after considering just about every other coffee spot between Mission and Potrero Hill. I'm really more of a kid when it comes to coffee, I definitely like my syrups and sugars and non-dairy milks. A lot of the other spots in contention were barebones, "drink this coffee for the coffee bean quality"-type spots and Sightglass initially struck me as a good balance between the two teams. I was on my electric scooter this morning and I went past the shop my first time looking for it. It's pretty camouflaged behind the trees, but rest assured it is there. There was a line after I ordered but only one person in front of me when I first stepped inside. There seemed to be a good amount of seating but every table was taken as far as I could tell. They only have one size for hot coffees and one size for cold coffees, which was quite problematic considering I had quite a ways left to scooter to reach my final destination. I informed the cashier of my reality and she said the only way to accommodate would be to leave room at the top of the cup--to which I agreed--but you already know in my head I was just thinking of how it was really unfortunate to still pay full price for less product. I got the vanilla paste latte with whole milk for my friend and the vanilla iced cold brew with oat milk for myself. The cold brew came out first, filled to the brim. Not a problem, I just took a couple of sips. Then the vanilla paste latte came out, also filled to the brim with some beautiful latte art on top. Since it was for my friend, I didn't want to take any sips off the top. I guess I could've poured a bit out myself but I didn't want to make a mess, so I bit the bullet and did my best to keep things as stable as possible. To no surprise the vanilla paste latte did end up spilling quite a bit in transit, but despite the messy presentation my friend said the vanilla flavor was not nearly as prominent as it should be. I wasn't a particular fan of the vanilla iced cold brew either, it wasn't nearly sweet enough for my taste and wasn't really giving much vanilla flavor either. Sightglass can definitely be a good spot, I just wouldn't recommend it if you're anything like me.

Unfortunately the customer service is among the worst I've ever experienced at a coffee shops. The staff isn't friendly, seems like they don't want to be there, and will communicate as few words as possible. All that being said, the coffee is still good. Not great, but good. I might add, this experience isn't exclusive to this location either. Every Sightglass location has lacked basic customer service and really deters me from returning.

Sightglass has been on my radar since the day I found this location and its interior design on Instagram. While the light fixtures, seating, to wall designs were super heart eyes, part of me feels like the high costs for the drinks and pastries are due to these gimmicks. I came around the afternoon, a few hours before they closed, and waited in line to order an extra hot oat milk latte with a pistachio croissant. I was taken aback when they told me they didn't have a toaster to heat up the pastry, make it make sense to pay a total of $11.96 for a $5.50 drink and $6 croissant. Thankfully, I was able to get a seat and enjoy my purchases, but as people trickled in, I realized how silly this whole scenario was-every person who walked by me took a few minutes to snap a photo of the baristas with the shelf fixture behind of them. The oat milk latte was a let down because the barista didn't fill it to the brim as what other cafes I'm used to do-not too sure why they left room since the condiments table only had paper cups, napkins, straws, and lids for grabs. I'm a fan of pistachios so the croissant was so good, however because I got the second to last one, I feel like this was a leftover from the previous day. Usually people feel joy or content upon finishing a yummy pastry, however I felt queasy and have a stomach ache still. I believe they source the pistachio croissants from Neighbor Bakehouse, so I'd rather purchase directly from them instead. Come for the aesthetic and photo opportunities to flex on your social media accounts, however be wary of the quality of their offerings and the nonexistent WiFi.

Coffee was just ok but expensive for the size. The service was terrible. Staff just standing there and the person at the register couldn't even bring herself to say hello.

If you know anything about tile work, then this is the cafe for you. The intricate flooring reminds me of walking the streets of Lisbon as a young man and marveling at the work that goes into these works of art. Surely you've been to Lisbon right?

Incredible coffee in an incredible building with incredible baristas. Sightglass is the go-to coffee for a major coffee snob like me. Extremely un-starbuck-ly environment and I just love it.

One of my favorite coffee shops in sf! 5 out of 5 ambiance. Friendly staff, and helpful. Ordered the vanilla paste latte. They recommended me the cortado (I like my coffee stronger). The vanilla paste latte was unlike any I've had before, the vanilla flavor comes off very strong. A perfect medley of creaminess and sweetness from the vanilla. Although pricey but worth trying. Vanilla paste latte: $6.25 Cortado: $4.50

The coffee was meh. I wasn't too impressed. There is limited indoor seating here, which isn't ideal for people trying to do work. They also charge more if you plan to stay and enjoy the coffee there. That's lame! I had to sit outside in the cold today. Some of the people outside talk way too loud. Also, there's no wifi. Not the ideal place to get things done! Thank god I have a hot spot.

I loved this location! It's in a cozy neighborhood, the baristas are so friendly and the inside and outside seating is really nice. It gets crowded but the baristas are good at getting the drinks out quickly. We ordered three drinks and we were really pleased with all of them!

Francisco made me one of the best vanilla iced lattes I had in a while! It was the perfect amount of vanilla and wasn't overpowering the taste of espresso. Altogether, a well balanced drink and exceptionally delicious. Overall, I highly recommend coming here! Everyone is super friendly and welcoming :)

i say this in the kindest way possible, please remove the matcha latte from your menu. i know it's a coffee shop not specialized in matcha but truly tasted like ice and sugar milk in a cup for $8. i have never felt more unsatisfied. of course they have other drinks i've had in the past which are much better, hot masala chai and their vanilla paste latte were both 4/5. their service and ambiance is great. please take the feedback and either remove the matcha or improve it because it really was one of the saddest matchas i've ever paid for :( it did not pass the matcha test

I came here on my day off and circled a couple times before finding a parking spot. It was my first time here and decided to order the vanilla paste latte. Also added a pistachio croissant to it. Line was quick and drink was made right away. It wasn't too busy but beware.. the crowd started picking up! The latte was a bit expensive in my opinion but what isn't? It's San Francisco. Oh.. it was $6.25. It was good a latte though! The pistachio croissant was alright. I'm pretty sure it's from a local bakery because I definitely had it before at another coffee shop. This place has all of the coffee shop vibes. I'd definitely stop by to grab a drink in the future but will not return to get some work done. There's limited seating and I didn't see any outlets. Parking was tough too.

Very cool coffee shop in the Mission neighborhood. Lots of drink options and fresh pastries from a local bakery. Tried their iced latte with real vanilla. Different than vanilla syrup you get at most coffe shops this was very floral and unique. COVID protocols are being followed as masks are required in the cafe and until you are drinking or eating your item(s)

The vibe here is really off. I've come a few times, and recently one of the baristas acted like they were annoyed that I was ordering or even being in the space. I noticed the next customer being puzzled by her attitude too. it was super weird. I've worked in the service industry before (even as a barista) so I know the game. The coffee is decent but it's strange to have adults act like entitled teenagers at their service job.

You come for the vibes not the coffee. Every seat was taken inside - luckily they have an outdoor parklet. I got the matcha latte and the chai latte - both pretty mediocre and overpriced.

Time & Date: Saturday 6/26/21 @ 3pm Ordered: Iced Oat Milk Latte I've heard people rave about the lattes from Sightglass so I stopped by when I was in the Mission to try it out. I ordered an iced latte with oat milk & I was pleasantly surprised with how creamy and smooth the drink was! The espresso was also super strong so you get a strong coffee flavor. My friend loves the coffee beans from Sightglass and says it's his favorite in the city!

I came here to kill some time before a meeting at 6:30pm . I wish this place was open till later, so I didn't have to move to a Starbucks. The seating area is comfy to do work in. I didn't see many connections though. I also did not like the loud rock vibe music, but that's just me. The coffee is amazing! I'll definitely be back to the more of their drinks.

Needed something different than the usual Starbucks or Philz! There are multiple locations. Our drinks were tasty. Also the setup inside was really cool! I highly recommend whenever you're in SF!