Equator Coffees

LOVED the small (correct) size of the cortado. I was accompanying a friend to an immigration interview around the corner and this was the perfect spot to have a coffee before going into an appointment. Soacious, and relaxed setting. Great latte as well. Friendly, quick service. Clean bathroom. I'll be back!

Nothing to complain about, good wifi and seating with outlets, yummy drink (cold brew Habibi 😋), and open air environment.

Chill, large open space supplying that coffee fix. Brewing their own roast on a la marzocco. WiFi available

Great coffee and a great place to chat/work! Try the Habibi latte with cardamom if it's there!

Great coffee shop with fantastic space and art all around it. Its entrance is hard to find, and you must first enter the LinkedIn building and then take a right. Their coffee was pretty good and it is a comfortable place to come with both small and large groups.

Love this place - such good place to hang out. Also, nice coffee.

The habibi latte is a must try! It's so smooth and mostly sweet, with a hint of the bitterness from the beans that brings the whole thing together. Plus, the atmosphere is very clean, sleek, and welcoming.

My favorite place for coffee. The staff here are great. The drinks are great. And Equator makes the best decaf beans I've yet found. Who else is even making natural-processed decafs?

This location is situated inside the LinkedIn building. When you walk into the main lobby, the cafe is to the far right (if you're on Howard St). I tried their Habibi Latte and have been hooked on it ever since. I highly recommend that drink. The service has always been great. You can take it to go or they have tables and seating inside for you as well. It's a big lobby. There are a few tables with outlets in case you need to do work on your laptop. I never suggest driving to downtown but there is a small outdoor parking lot right across the building on the corner of Howard & 2nd street. You do have to pay. There's meter parking as well.

Updated review from my previous one: the management team reached out & got me a new breakfast sandwich & let me just say, so so good. I knew something was off the other day when I went & this sando hit the spot. Not only this, but the management team/staff are so sweet and attentive. Highly recommend. This hit the spot

Ordered: Black sesame latte, ham & cheese croissant Notes: latte was not as sweet as I thought but still thought it was good. Was surprised they had pastries since I didn't see it on Google. They didn't ask if I wanted it warmed up and I wish I had asked. The croissant was good though - good ratio or cheese and ham. I'd get it again! Ambience: So far my favorite work spot in the soma/fidi area. WiFi is available on the tables (no need to awkwardly ask!!) and it's fast. The natural lighting is an instant serotonin boost + it's a great place to dog watch heh.

I was in the area and this was about a block from the Moscone Center! It looks like a museum (I think this is the SoMa Shop location within the LinkedIn building) and has a great spacious area with seating for people to do work. I tried the vanilla almond shakerato which had a distinct almond nuttiness that blends with the oatmilk. Very smooth. It seems like a popular spot and pretty extravagant for a coffee shop. Cool place to swing by if you're passing by.

Friendly staff who work quick! They finished our drinks pretty quickly after ordering. The Habib cardamom was out when I went sadly. But the drinks we got were still delicious. A nice little coffee spot inside the LinkedIn building with a large open space with lots of tables and outlets to work at.

This location is located inside the LinkedIn building, but it's open to the public. I walked in the main entrance, then opened a door to my right where the art was. Personally, it felt more spacious than the Burlingame location. Since it was a Monday afternoon, there were plenty of people sitting in the open area working on their laptops or chatting with colleagues. I was debating between 2 seasonal drinks: The Strawberry Cream Matcha and the Strawberry Cream Cold Brew ($5.75), and ended up getting the cold brew. + The strawberry cream was so good! It was creamy, fluffy, and fruity, yet light at the same time. +Cold brew was smooth and not too acidic. +/- This was strong and I felt the caffeine for the remainder of the day. *Verdict: This is a spacious spot near the Salesforce Transit Center with creative drinks that aren't too pricey. I want to come back to try the Strawberry Cream Matcha!

Coffe was good and they have a (power wall/bar) seating where you can charge your laptop while you work. People were nice and friendly.

I love that this Equator Coffee has such a spacious space for socializing and working! Their specialty lattes are super tasty and it's such a convenient stop before work.

The service was amazingly friendly and the coffee was off the chart! Great taste with some amazing art with my cup of Joe! Had the cafe mocha, very tasty and excellent places to pop a squat and chill out in the air conditioned building and people watch! Definitely would come again if I'm in this part of the city!

The view from this coffee shop is BEAUTIFUL i've never seen anything like it. The coffee is good and pretty strong

Delicious coffee and wonderful service at the S.F. airport! Thank you for remaining open in the late hours.

This has been on my list for a while and I was a little disappointed. I ordered an iced vanilla latte and an everything bagel with cream cheese. In terms of price relative to portion size, it's pretty good. You get a pretty large coffee for what you pay and the bagel had loads of cream cheese. It's a good latte but the sweetness was a little overpowering. I felt that the vanilla latte was very milky and the vanilla flavoring was very syrupy. The bagel was nicely toasted but felt very dense (felt like day old bagel). The cream cheese also tasted a little odd and wasn't super creamy. However, the staff was very friendly and I loved the modern feel. There is a lot of seating but note that it is technically a building lobby.

Mediocre coffee with somewhat surly service in a gorgeous setting! This is in the lobby of the LinkedIn building. There are numerous Frank Stella paintings and sculptures on the wall with huge windows and lots of natural light. Go for the coffee (maybe), stay for the ambiance!

This branch is about 2 blocks away from Moscone North, where my booth was. I stepped in around 8:30am to grab a coffee and a quick bite to eat before I headed over to Moscone. I had their Cold Brew Sweet Foam with lavender flavoring. It was good, a little too sweet, but still good. I also had a plain bagel with cream cheese. This was one of the most disappointing bagels I have ever had. Parts of it was so soft it was basically soggy while other parts were so stiff I couldn't even bite into it. I know I'm a NYer and we have the best bagels, but I've eaten my fair share of Thomas's bagels as well as other fast food bagels. This was one of the worst bagels I have ever had. Service was friendly and very nice, though, so I would recommend coming for the coffee but not the bagels.

The service is friendly and the space is beautiful, but the matcha latte I received was probably the worst I've ever had. There was no matcha color or taste, it was essentially a cup of slightly sweetened milk. Incredibly disappointing as I've heard good things about their matcha and paid $6+ for it only to end up not drinking any of it. Their regular espresso is pretty good but I would definitely steer clear of the matcha.

Excellent Maple Black Sesame Lattes. Staff was very nice. Plenty of tables available to sit, drink a coffee and catch up on some emails.

I like their specialty lattes, and their pastries are pretty good too. It's currently my go to for work caffeine.

Some really good coffee I've had them a few times and they never disappoint. Sean and Kat are really nice people I always get the vanilla iced latte highly recommended

Cute! Love this location and that there is plenty of seating nearby! It's so clean and chic. This is a cool area to chat with people or to have a spot to rest. I got the shakerado which was a litttttle cup of espresso? with caramel and cream? I'm not sure haha but it was very yummy. Very smooth! Staff were very nice and speedy. Yum! I want to try their lattes and other drinks. Will have to come by again!

The ambiance is really cool because it has high ceilings and has a nice seating area! I loved the banana bread but hot chocolate was bland :( Pros: chill area and good amount of options, can get snacks warm Cons: bland hot chocolate

Decent coffee with a really nice open space! I have come here a couple times for coffee with my coworkers since it's just a couple minutes away. There is usually always people in here since it's a public space. The first time I came was in the summer time so I tried their Iced Mint Matcha. It was very interesting because it tasted like Matcha but also Mint and it was fizzy... It was okay but I wouldn't order again. The other times I've come I ordered a Latte and a Matcha Latte, as well as the iced versions. I really like their iced Matcha because it is very refreshing. When you get the drinks, they give it to you without a cap. The only downside is when there are a lot of people, they take down your name but sometimes they don't call it correctly or they don't even have the name down... You just have to guess and assume that the drink they put out is what you ordered. All in all, I'll be back since it's a close enough place!

I've been to Equator twice do to my coworker inviting me for a quick coffee run. Prior to visiting the "LinkedIn location," I've had them at local restaurants. Equator's coffee is smooth, enjoyable to drink even not in latte form, and doesn't cause a cracked out reaction like Blue Bottle. Don't let the line intimidate you, it moves fast. They also sell some pretty tasty breakfast tacos from Early Bird Tacos. I've been getting the smooth and just sweet enough Carmel Latte. Coffee Bar still has the best carmel latte IMO but Equator's is still great. I will eventually stop being a creature of habit and try the vanilla latte! Love this location, and the open space is great to catch up with a friend over a latte or just grab a lunch and bring it here and chill.

Coffee for the LinkedIn building, mainly! Convenient that it is just right on the ground floor of the LinkedIn building to grab coffee and talk! There's plenty of contemporary space and wide open, breezy air to enjoy over a cup of coffee! Seatings and tables are aplenty! It's a welcoming place and uplifting to be here, where people seemingly to be sharing ideas and plans!

If I could take back my tip, I would. These guys are hella slow... and just stand around talking to one another.

I walk past here everyday on my way to work, leaving work, heading to the transbay terminal... I thought this was just an open air workspace with a teeny coffee shop that wouldn't do anything for me. I was wrong I admit it. Yes, it's an open workspace/chill hangout spot. But Equator Coffees itself is so much more. I ordered the scratch carmel latte and a chia seed pudding this morning and I'm a fan. The line moved pretty quickly and the cashier was a delight for so early in the morning! So many choices on the menu so I was actually glad for the line. From coffees to matchas to breakfast tacos and puddings, Equator Coffees is filled to the brim of great options for breakfast and snacks. They also have canned wine (!!) and beer for your little happy hour or lowkey afternoon wind down. Love this convenient location and great service! I will be back to try the rest of the coffee menu and dig into the rest of the coffee shop treats soon.

A local bartender told me that Equator was one of his favorite coffee roasters so I found a location near my work meeting and popped in for a latte one morning. This location is interesting as it's in what seems to be the lobby of an office building. It has lofty, high ceilings and lots of open white space. It felt like I was walking into an art museum that had a little coffee counter. A little strange, but there was quite a bit of open seating so I ordered a latte and sat down at one of the long counters to charge my laptop and phone. The guy who took my order was super friendly and polite. The latte was good, pretty standard. The price was also not too expensive for the area, I thought. The seating is a little odd as it's mostly huge, long tables that don't seem conducive to a meeting or anything like that. Mostly I just saw individuals with their headphones on. Definitely a central location to many businesses in the area so I feel like it probably gets pretty busy during peak times.

It is the largest coffee shop ever, as many have mentioned. But it's also more like a communal breakroom for the surrounding offices, meaning a louder, more hectic environment. If you don't mind your coffee shops big and busy vs. quaint and quiet, Equator has just about everything you'd need. What is everything? Good coffee? Check. Good wifi? Check. A clean and pretty environment? Check. Plenty of places to sit? That last one depends on when you come and what you're there for. I wouldn't say this is the best place for long laptop sessions. It's better for a quick chat and a morning pick me up. Tip: The wifi network and password are on the counter where you pick up your coffee.

Wowza. If cute, tiny SF coffee shops where you're literally rubbing elbows with your neighbor just aren't your thing, Equator is right up your alley. This coffee shop, or "public space" as one of my Bay Area friends corrected me, takes up an entire city block and is totally impressive. There's a little cafe with all the coffee classics and some bites. I ordered a matcha latte that was so sweet I couldn't drink it, but that wouldn't stop me from trying their coffee drinks in the future. There are tons of tables and steps for doing some work or taking a meeting. I'm actually not 100% sure what the wifi situation is since I was so close to my office that my computer just hopped onto that network. I wasn't able to find any outlets, so charge up your devices before heading here. Worth checking out for sure!

The expansive POPOS in the atrium lobby of 222 Second Street completely dwarfs the coffee counter here, but it's Equator coffee so chill, will ya? If you didn't know, POPOS is an acronym for privately-owned public open space. I was meeting Jamie W. here after work but didn't know what kind of space awaited since I don't work in the FiDi right now. I knew LinkedIn was in the building because of all the youngsters on the couches staring intently at their smartphones in that part of the lobby. I don't think there was a single case of mutual eye contact among them. There weren't too many people in the actual public space, just a few laptoppers. The long tables were pretty vacant, so it was the ideal time to order a $3 Iced Rooibos Chai Tea (photo: http://bit.ly/2vmCCUM) and enjoy the trio of massive Frank Stella paintings: "The Pequod Meets the Delight" (photo: http://bit.ly/2vh8ryG), "Riallaro" (photo: http://bit.ly/2w57DdE), and right next to the cafe, "Shards III" (photo: http://bit.ly/2vs4cRq). You can also enjoy Equator's diverse collection of coffees and loose leaf teas (photo: http://bit.ly/2vrNDF2). They even have beer and wine cans as well as a predictable assortment of food: sandwiches, quiches, and salads. Plenty of nourishment for your average tech geek. Sit a spell, grasshopper. TEA - 4 stars...a refreshing libation in a vast space AMBIANCE - 5 stars...stunning and spacious with Stellas to admire SERVICE - 3.5 stars...rather curt but serviceable enough TOTAL - 4 stars...an ambiance that may overwhelm what you order

PROS: - Ample space to hangout, meet someone, study - Fast service - Clean, open space where it doesn't feel claustrophobic - Comfortable seats! CONS: - Chai latte; unless you LOVE super strong chai flavor that almost leaves a bitter aftertaste, I don't recommend getting the chai latte. It's overly spiced and even with adding sugar, it was still too strong for my liking - Matcha latte; also not a big fan. It doesn't have a great matcha taste and mostly just tastes sweet. For the space itself, I like hanging out here, but for the drinks, it's not my favorite place. Overall: 3.5/5

Suggest trying it once. At lobby of LinkedIn building. My go to coffee : Americano with thin layer of milk was not the best from the neighborhood. Coffee was a little light and acidic. I wanted more flavor. Suggest trying a few other places reviewed here w higher ratings. Baristas were friendly and service was fast.

This cafe is inside LinkedIn's indoor public space, so you get to enjoy a nice drink in this beautiful facility. Nice creative coffees, like their heart beet mocha and turmeric drink.

Great coffee and a great space. This is in the lobby of the LinkedIn building and it's just great to have tall windows and a lot of light. Equator Coffee is based in Marin. I think the first one was in San Rafael. I'd be surprised if any of them have this kind of space. Meanwhile I should talk about the coffee a little bit. My latte was absolutely delicious. It's downtown-priced at four dollars for 10 ounces and $450 for 16 ounces. They have a wide range of coffee drinks including cold brew. There's also pastries and even wine. The service was super friendly, which just adds to the experience and hake this up to five stars. The Wi-Fi is free and fast. This could be a go to spot for meetings right at second and Howard. Who knew?

This is quickly becoming my new favorite spot for a fairly healthy afternoon pick-me-up. I love stopping in here to pick up their Urban Remedy Cacao Chip bars and a small Matcha Latte with homemade cashew milk. Unlike most non-dairy milk options at downtown coffee shops - Equator uses high quality cashew milk, which is sweetened with dates. The Matcha Latte - tastes like a light green tea marshmallow. It's perfect for windy San Francisco afternoons. There's also rarely a line here and later on in the day - there always seems to be a plethora of seating. Trust.

A great POPOS (privately owned public open space) downtown in the LinkedIn building that is also home to this coffee bar. Chai is delicious, and there's lots of space for meeting up or doing work. Had coffee here before setting off for MOMA this morning, but if you're around in the afternoon, there's beer and happy hour.

Fantastic coffee and nice ambience with lots of seating for working, free WiFi, and bathrooms. Pro: + Wonderful, single origin coffee + Friendly, knowledgeable staff + Great ambience with wood walls + Plenty of seating with work friendly atmosphere + Free WiFi + Large windows and lots of natural light Con: - SF-priced coffee - Parking is difficult

Never tried their coffe but it's awesome for pictures! The bar area looks ok and it smells like a good coffee. Averagely priced. you don't get a cozy feeling being there - more solicitude if you're into that sort of thing... Open public area with street observance through the glass walls and painting in the other side amphitheater style.

Incredible space for meetings, conversations, sky TV interviews (I accidentally interrupted a videotaping of one when I saw an old high school friend yesterday). At least I hope it was a taping and not a live broadcast. The menu has all the usual suspects (coffee drinks and pastries served up by hipster, artist, art student types) but the vibe and design is off the charts. minimalist open and clean. This is my new go to space in the area without a doubt. JYW loves!

I have always loved Equator coffee since working near the 6th and market location. So imagine my surprise when I discover this even more awesome location. It is conveniently located 2 blocks from Montgomery bart at the first floor of the LinkedIn building. The most impressive thing about this location that sets it apart from all other coffee shops in the city is its massive open space! I think living in SF you get used to tight cramped spaces and its just such a breath of fresh air to be able to work, socialize and generally energize yourself in this awesome space. In terms of what to get here, I have a few recommendations: Matcha Latte w/ Oat Milk: This is the best matcha latte I've ever had. Hands down. It is just the right amount of sweetness but not too sweet. The oak milk gives it a nice nutty flavor but still keeps it pretty light, definitely not too nutty. This is a must try! Banana bread: The banana bread here is super yummy and a great snack for when you need something to hold you over until your next meal :) Veggie Scone: As someone who generally craves savory and warm snacks, this was a great find. The awesome baristas can warm it up for you and its just an awesome breakfast item! All in all, I love this coffee shop and space. I am so glad I found it!

This is equator coffee is located in the space across from LinkedIn. There's a very large PPOS open public space for downtown financial people to come and eat and use Wi-Fi and just chill the area is nice clean and spacious. There's 3 sliding doors that open and give the space a more welcoming vibe. There's very nice artwork matter of fact right now they're installing some new art, so look forward to seeing something new there! Now back to Equator's coffee lol the employees there are very nice and friendly and they remember their customers and orders. I like that about them! Very very friendly people who seen to like they're job!!! About the coffee its great, and strong to me. They have a different flavor in rotation so you get some awesome coffee each time. It's Not to strong it's going to give you a headache or anything like that but it does pick you up and I get the light roast so I couldn't tell you how dark roast is (sorry) but the light roast definitely does it for me! The area has public restrooms that are always clean. Which is just lovely. Over all it's a cool place to come do lunch or whatever.

Equator coffee is so good! I am a big fan of their Caramel Latte, which is actually made with real caramel drizzle instead of syrup. Yet, you do not need to get anything special to enjoy their coffee. Their house blend and cold brew are also worth it. You can tell they value quality and great service. Yes, they are quite expensive, but honestly in this neighborhood it is hard to find a place that isn't. If you are hungry, you are in luck because they have great pastry. Not that you need an excuse to buy their banana bread. Go on. Buy it. It's delicious. They are located in the atrium in the LinkedIn building, which is open to the public and worth a visit. The wood work and sleek design make for a great place for coffee dates.

Solid coffee in the public space inside the LinkedIn building. My go to is their cappuccino which has always been good. The space is large with bench tables, plus stairs you can sit on. That said, I have struggled occasionally to find table seating, plus it isn't super personable as the tables are big and shared.

Lots of space, coffee, wine and beer...what's not to love. It's a great spot to meet up with friends/coworkers/ Only complaint is that it's gets crowded at certain times and can get pretty loud because of that.

Great coffee and an awesome place to hang out and drink said coffee. So much space in the lobby of the building and lots of tables, loved the space and the artwork on the wall. Pour over was just what I was looking for in the coffee front and everyone working very welcoming.

A beautiful, beautiful space in the lobby of the LinkedIn building. My mentor at work took me here as a break from our usual spot. I liked it a lot! I like their selection of teas (I highly recommend the white peony if you like subtle teas). They don't have a lot of food, but they do have some quiche and a couple sandwiches. I opted for the raw oatmeal with raspberries and it was pretty good. My mentor ordered a croissant and it smelled amazing. I don't recommend coming here for a meal though, it's really only for coffee, tea, and light snacks. It would make a great space for studying, especially if you like ambient background noise.

The location : wow! Crazy artwork at this linkedin office. Yuuuuggge lobby and hangout desk spaces! Great place to come out and hang. Iced lattes, spot on, balanced, smooth, creamy, deep, flavorful, quality ice. Cookies: bleh. Would be nice if it were warmed up. Excellent staff, courteous smiling baristas. Great red dustbin. Its a destination for coffee- I'd visit again for sure! Don't need to visit the next door snooty god awful blue bottle baristas Nymore. Next door Bluebottle baristas can find a place in equator's classy red trashcan

I work right across the street from LinkedIn's public gathering space which conveniently has space to work and enjoy coffee made right! I always enjoy supporting coffee shops that are not a major chain (i.e. Starbucks, Peets, etc.) The line can vary at times so do expect to wait about 5 minutes, which isn't too bad for a small coffee shop. Whenever I order my drinks, I am always greeted warmly and the person taking my order is always helpful with making sure my drink is the way I like it. I am used to having Almond milk with my latte's and they very rarely have this, but they do have cashew milk every time I go, which is a bit different in taste, but still makes the coffee unique! I usually get the latte with cashew milk and 4 shots total on a cold day or a cold brew coffee on a hot day. Both are fantastic. If you haven't gone to Equator coffee yet and want to try something new, definitely try this place out! Bring your friends or coworkers too! Great place to chat and catch up!

We got a homemade vanilla bean latte with oat milk and a scratch caramel Shakerato. Both were delicious! I'm always pumped to find a coffee shop with oat milk and Equator's latte was a perfect balance of oatiness to espresso flavor. The Shakerato was refreshing, but pay attention to the sizes listed because it is quite small. I was able to get a good amount of work done despite the noise, and I took a work call using headphones without any issues. Definitely recommend stopping here to work or just for a coffee!

I find myself here frequently when I want to have a change a scenery, meeting up with a friend from another (tech) company, or have a more casual chat with a co-worker. It's conveniently located at a corner of of a public space in downtown / SOMA, chic interior and very high quality coffee beans. It's run by two women business owners instead of some huge corporate, all the more reasons to come here!