"Philz is a local coffee chain with several locations in SF and around the Bay (and many others all around California and Chicago). Their non-espresso drinks that are more dessert than beverage have amassed a cult following—they’re the antithesis of bitter drip with sweet, velvety cream and the occasional mint sprig. Our go-to is the iced Ecstatic, but if it’s your first time, get the Mint Mojito. This location on the Embarcadero is big enough to parallel park a semi in and like the other outposts, is usually a great spot to get some work done." - Julia Chen