Progeny: Top Peninsula Colombian Coffee Company Just Opened a San Francisco Cafe | Eater SF
"Owned by John Trabelsi and Maria Palacio, the couple opened their first San Francisco cafe on the first floor of the Landing with a quick turnaround and minimal changes to the space. The Palo Alto business — featured during the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards — didn’t make a Hope Hangar outpost work as reported in 2023, but Palacio and Trabelsi are working to open two other locations this year. The drinks program will include seasonal signature drinks (starting with mint mochas and blueberry lattes) with all syrups made in-house, and Goodmylk provides the cafe’s almond milk, which is described as gluten-free, bee-friendly, seed oil-free, free of chemicals, and female-founded. Down the road staff will roast the Colombian coffees on-site, led by coffee director Jesse Gonzalez, who “will handle all training, operations, and day-to-day.” Trabelsi emphasizes Gonzalez’s role: “It’s his moment,” Trabelsi says. “He’s worked so hard. It’s his time to shine.” Tea comes from Bay Area maker Mala Tara, and the grab-and-go section highlights minority- and impact-driven founders such as juices from Happy Moose and sodas and juices from Bayjoo and Live Waku. San Francisco bakers the French Spot and Elideli supply croissants, morning buns, and more. Because of location-specific licensing, wine and beer will be added later; the food offering will include items like onion soup and cheese platters, and food trucks will stop by on Friday nights starting in April. The cafe opens in an area with relatively little specialty coffee—Ikon Roastery opened at the end of 2022 and Neighbor Bakehouse (where the Paper Son Coffee pop-up once cut its teeth) is nearby—yet the owners are optimistic, offering a pick-up subscription option to help offset bagging and shipping costs amid volatile coffee markets. “The model we have, and the companies we work with, are incredible,” Trabelsi says. “I think we can do it.” The cafe is open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily." - Paolo Bicchieri
