Better Half Coffee

We ordered an iced latte with Ispahan syrup, an iced matcha latte, two donuts (raspberry and custard), and a Thai butter cake. The Ispahan syrup adds a unique flavor to the latte, which I really enjoyed. The donuts taste homemade and are not overly sweet—very different from typical American donuts, and I love that. The texture of the Thai butter cake reminds me a bit of cornbread: light yet satisfying. On top of that, the café is dog-friendly, which makes it an even more enjoyable place to visit.

I would recommend to everyone - this is the best coffee you can have around here - expert baristas also the food is yum great take on classic dishes and always leave me full

Love this coffee spot run by a local coffee aficionado, I’ve been enjoying cups for years and enjoy the music, vibes, community and very importantly the quality coffee you can enjoy here. Highly recommend a good cup from Better Half Coffee and the artisan pastries.

It was an amazing experience here at Better Half, the owner, Josh, is so cool! He makes his coffee with so much love and passion that you can taste the quality. I recommend the capuchino with the ispahan syrup. They have delicious pastries also, come try them out!

My new little favorite coffee shop in this neighborhood! I loved my latte and enjoyed talking to the barista. Definitely will be back for a cup of specialty coffees.

This spot has become my weekend ritual. The coffee and food are consistently excellent, and I've loved everything I've tried from their menu. What makes this place special is the genuine community atmosphere. It's become a neighborhood hub where you feel welcomed and connected. The staff strikes the perfect balance of professional service and warmth. Excellent coffee, great food, and a true sense of community. Highly recommend for anyone looking for quality and a place to belong

I drive from Inner Richmond to this place!! Josh has created such a warm and welcoming spot with some of the best coffee in town. The vibe is cozy, the staff is friendly, and the pastry menu is unreal!! it’s honestly impossible to recommend just one thing because everything is that good. This place has quickly become a favorite, and if you haven’t been yet, you’re missing out!

Joshua does an excellent cappuccino. Galette was excellent also. He has lived in the neighborhood for 12 years. Offers excellent advice on other places to try. I just moved here from San Diego. Very happy to find this place.

Have you ever walked into a new place and instantly know that you're gonna like it? That's how felt about Better Half Coffee. From the space, to the music, to the menu, to the people, I knew that this is going to be my go-to cafe. Coffee is excellent here. So far I've had an iced latte and a mocha. I'm not a coffee expert, but I enjoy the smooth flavors here. And I don't find it acidic, which I like. As for food, I've tried the Thai butter cake and avocado confit. The cake is delicious! It has the flavors of a Thai tea with the decadence of butter. The crumb was soft and the jam added the right amount of sweetness. It paired well with my iced latte as it had no sugar. I recently had the avocado confit and wow! It has punchy flavors from the mustard seeds and mustard vinaigrette. The poppy seeds provided a crunchy texture next to the silkiness of the avocado. And I'm not a fan of pickled onions, but it added another layer of acidity that I enjoyed. It came with a crusty ciabatta for dipping. And it was emphasized that it's not avocado toast, which I found amusing. And it's true anyway lol. Service is excellent! I've never been to a casual cafe where they provide details on what you're about to eat. I have the short term memory of Dory, so I appreciate that. Plus, I love learning how something is crafted. I will try to make a pilgrimage here once a week on days when I work remotely. They just have really good vibes all around, and that's something I like to surround myself with.

Surprisingly cool experience. A block away from Polk street, which makes it nice, away from the business. Possibly the best tasting iced americano I have ever had. I would definitely go back when I am in the area to try other coffee drinks. I would imagine all their coffee drinks would be great. And the Thai butter cake was pretty enjoyable as well. And super friendly people running the shop.

New find in the neighborhood and love that it's so close! The coffee in the morning with wine bar at night is a great combination. The people behind the bar are friendly and efficient with the orders. The coffee itself is delicious - love the cappuccino and my friends love the matcha. Their pastries are a great variety - tried the Gruyère onion tartlet and the breakfast patty melt which was small but delicious. It's a great vibe and lots of neighborhood regulars are often there with computers.

Better half coffee/Bar bibi is a nice new addition to the Polk neighborhood. While not on one of the usual foot traffic streets it still warrants a stop by no matter the time of day. During the day they serve coffee and pastries and then transition to a wine bar as the day progresses. It's a cozy place with a handful of seating areas inside and they usually have a few tables set up outside for when the weather is nice. The food options are worth trying. Had their breakfast sandwich and it was quite delicious, the sauce, sausage and bread went together quite nicely. They also have extensive wine options and the staff are very nice in trying to help you find one that you'd like. Will definitely be adding it to my rotation of places to go to in the neighborhood.

Got recommendations from friend that made me would like to try this place and was impressive. Joshua was amazing, explaining the food and drinks in great detail and great service mind. I ordered an Iced latte and it was smooth, just the way I like it. The pastries were also very delicious. They weren't too sweet and had a smooth texture that complemented the butter cream and apricot jam, which was very delicious. Highly recommended and definitely be back.

Best coffee in the neighborhood. Cute, dog friendly space. Yum small bites to eat, beignets are delish.

This place is so inviting! Fairly new, and I'd highly recommend it. The barista was really kind, showed me the WiFi right away before me asking. They have plenty of seating, not too crowded and chairs outside. They also have great food options!

Was excited to spot a new coffee shop on my morning walk. Had to try a latte to go but would recommend sitting down and savoring the experience with the many pastry offerings. The server was very friendly and the inside and outside areas were inviting. Next time I will plan to stay for the full experience.