Linea Coffee Roasting + Caffe

It's my favorite spot after school. I love that I can see how they roast their beans, and the café is always filled with the aroma of coffee. I tried their sparkling strawberry matcha, and it was so refreshing and delicious :)

Decaf is quite good! Peru, which is unusual. Beans are very expensive. Got decaf at $36/lb. Mushroom tarts were very good but definitely would have been better heated. Hope they get a toaster oven or microwave. No indoor seating, outside seating isn't covered, so bring something to sit on if it's rained or been foggy. No bathroom. Tons of street parking.

Linea is exactly the SF coffee vibe you imagine when you think of third wave coffee roasters in the city. The coffee, including the drip coffee, here is delicious and tasty, the interior is beautiful and aesthetic, and the seating area plus location feel very homey. All in all, Linea is awesome, but I do have to ding them a few points because it does feel overpriced in return so you’re paying for the experience. Compared to some other shops in SF or NY most drinks here are a little more expensive or come in smaller sizes.

The oat milk latte was absolutely amazing—definitely worth the trip this morning! I also picked up some beans to take home, and I’m really excited to use them. This place serves top-notch coffee, no doubt about it.

Lovely little coffee shop that sits right near the bottom of Potrero Hill. It’s busy most mornings but the coffee was decently good. The only issue is that there are some drinks that are overpriced. My mocha itself was about 12-16oz and $7 with no milk substitutes. Other than that, the donut that I got was splendid and the coffee wasn’t half bad!

I enjoyed the flavor of my cortado, but the place has nowhere to sit inside. I’ll never understand why modern places in this city love to charge $7 for an espresso and milk drink and make you sit on their pretentious minimalist/rustic block seating outside. Some people may love the foggy, cold wind of this city, but I don’t. I wish they had a seat indoors. Also, the baristas were kinda unfriendly the couple times I went.

Always the best coffee in town...year after year.

Great coffee & pastries from Neighbor Bakehouse! There is also a decent amount of outdoor bench seating in a parklet. We got an iced latte, iced matcha latte, and a curry potato puff pastry. Would definitely choose the latte over the matcha next time but both were very solid options. The pastry was excellent especially loved the black sesame seeds and crispy edges.

Delicious salted maple latte! Got it with oat milk and it was perfectly frothed. I also got the Arnold Palmer vegan donut and it was amazing. It was light and fluffy and so enjoyable. Would absolutely get again

Linea is amazing, even though it's our "neighborhood" shop in Potrero hill it really shines as some of the best coffee in the city. If it were out of the way we would still be going! The design is what I would call industrial chic, and you can get a glimpse of their roasting and shipping operations in the back of the warehouse like space. No seating inside but there is a nice parklet for when weather allows. Our favorite thing about the coffee is how well it performs and tastes on our home espresso machine-- after trying several different brands, Linea really stood out and has become our coffee of choice. It's pricy but absolutely worth it to feel like a barista at home before work.

Linea has great quality coffee and is walking distance to the Mission Bay Hospital where I work. The service is very friendly and quick. I have never needed to wait extensively in line or for my order, which is great. I deducted a star because the cup was small and I finished the drink so quickly!

Cute little coffee shop that makes their coffee in house. Got a cold brew and a strawberry guava pastelito. The pastry definitely has a similar taste to Porto's strawberry guava roll in SoCal. Will need to come back and try their other coffee/pastries.

Nice service and atmosphere . Street parking was easy to find . Tried decaf shakenado - very foamy and great coffee !

Really friendly staff and I was lucky to find parking. Got their shakereto and enjoyed it. I was lucky to find parking outside. I feel that the coffee here is better tasting than Farley's.

Nice coffee shop. They roast and serve their own coffee, which is pretty cool. There's no indoor seating so this shop has a more grab-and-go type of vibe. However, they do have outdoor benches. I got an iced salted maple latte ($8.00) and my bf got an iced espresso tonic ($7.50). For the price point, the cups were quite small. Overall, the coffee was good and we enjoyed our drinks. For my drink, the amount of maple syrup and salt was subtle, which I liked since it didn't make the latte overly sweet and salty. The whipped cream provided a good creaminess. Service was good. Staff was friendly and quick. No complaints.

Is this the best coffee in SF? Most very likely. Extremely good quality not just for SF but for anywhere. Are the beans here expensive? Oh yeah, but see my statement about being the best. 10oz will run you $28 and up depending on the bean you get. Only gripe would be they don't serve espresso shots of any of their single origin, but their house coffee is sublime. Nice outdoor seating. Service is prompt. Would def return.

Cute aesthetics but less than quality coffee. I got the salted maple latte and the espresso tastes burnt. You can tell they're trying to cover up the taste with the amount of syrup they put. The golden latte is just okay, nothing too special. Everything here is definitely overpriced but we are in sf sooooo

Had a pleasant experience of tasting perfectly brewed coffee. Will spread the word and have my colleagues experience the same. Pleasant service with attention to the details and needs. The design is in SF style, minimal and sufficient. A little bit on the pricey side however, what would you expect for the good stuff. Come try and enjoy.

I was in the Potrero Hill neighborhood today so my partner and I decided to try Linea Caffe. The cafe itself was pretty small, and seems like it would cater more towards take out than eating in. That being said, I appreciated how it wasn't crowded and was still spacious despite being more of an order-and-go experience. My partner ordered the Cappuccino and I ordered the Matcha Latte. The drinks were a little on the pricy side, but felt worth it because they both turned out to be delicious. I watched them use real matcha powder to make the matcha latte, which I appreciated since a lot of places use a syrup or mix. The whole milk they used for the drinks was also sooo good - it added a rich flavor and complemented the drinks well. Overall, we were super impressed by Linea Caffe and are excited to visit again soon!

Cute industrial coffee shop - no indoor seating but steps outdoor to hang out (probably wouldn't recommend a long coffee date if you wanted to sit). Friendly service. Latte with almond milk was $7.83 (only one size). Smooth light coffee taste. No complaints just coffee is getting so expensive

I found this spot randomly as I don't come this way very often-clean, sunny a small outdoor space. expensive coffee, delicious but perhaps not the best value. The seating area outside could use more comfortable seats.

Hmm, that was interesting. Previously I had a stellar experience at their tiny cafe on 18th Street in the Mission. Very simple, straightforward transaction with the friendly barista (review: https://bit.ly/46PE411). I had been looking forward to trying their more spacious roastery location. I was finally taking a morning walk in Potrero Hill and stopped by. There were three people working, The one who took my order was at the register and was unexpectedly curt with me. Not sure why. Guess he missed his customer service class. Anyway, it sorta soured me on the otherwise satisfying $5.25 Cortado. It was short and sweet (photo: https://bit.ly/3pX4QE6). I drank it rather quickly outside in the parklet. Besides, there was no seating inside. Just as well since I kinda felt like Carrie after the pig's blood. COFFEE - 4 stars...tasty, just small AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...spacious but not really a caffe SERVICE - 2 stars...no need to belabor the point TOTAL - 3 stars...service matters RELATED - Exploring Potrero Hill? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2LXfohU

Cute place! Decided to get some coffee before work and explore an area I don't normally drive through. This place had plenty of parking surrounding it. Cute to go experience, nice workers and strong coffee! Pastries were so yummy too! Definitely a must try if you're in the area.

My niece brought me a cup of their latte a couple weeks ago and it was just delish. That cup would've ruined it for me to ever return to Peet's or Starbucks. Hubby and I were in the area so we popped in for a non dairy mocha for him $8 and latte for me. They were pretty expensive for a cup of coffee. The latte I had this time didn't taste as good as the one before. The place is clean and staff is friendly as they greet you when you enter. There is a big roaster inside and packs of single origin coffee you can buy. The parklet outside is great for people to sit and enjoy their coffee.

On the pricey side, which could be justified but both cappuccino and drip coffee were watery. No indoor seating, Parker gets afternoon sun but freezing in the morning shade.

Strictly a grab and go spot but Linea makes one of the best lattes I've had! It's full bodied and creamy. The owner is a judge at the World Barista Championships, which explains the quality of their coffee. Highly recommend!

I love a good latte from this place. Service is fast and friendly and there's a great little parklet to relax with your cup of coffee.

Must go! Great service, great people, great coffee. Really enjoyed my hot latte when it was cold and rainy outside. Small shop, but everything was great about this place.

Picked up 2 bags of Little Wing coffee this weekend in SF. Interestingly, they had a pop-up in the Patagonia store and were giving out free lattes. One taste and we were hooked!

Was looking for a coffee place near Potrero Hill, and found this coffee place! There's no seating indoors, but there are some benches outside. The baristas were nice, and super helpful when i couldn't decide which drink i wanted. Tried their Hot Salted Maple Latte ($8) - I could taste the salt that they sprinkled on top of the latte, which was yum. Afterwards the latte didn't stand out too much for the steep price that it was worth. Overall creamy latte, but I wish the maple was a little stronger.

My friend brought me here for some good coffee. I LOVE that they roast their own beans. You can taste it in the beverages. If you enjoy flavored coffee this place is not for hou because their only flavors are sugar, honey and simple syrup. Their vanilla is made in house which I love. If you like the taste of good expresso it would be a win. No need for flavors go disguise bad beans here. One other possible negative is that they only offer one size but it's the normal size of a cup of coffee.

Top 2 best tasting flat whites and espresso based drinks in SF. The other location is inconsistent but this Mariposa outpost hasn't let me down so far. They also roast their beans here and the smell is heavenly. No indoor seating which is a shame but a few seats outside.

Needing a pick-me-up after hiking uphill from the Muni stop, the brightly colored Linea Coffee Roasters sign was a welcome sight. Upon entering the cafe, I was greeted by the aroma of freshly-roasted coffee beans. The cafe itself is quite small; there is an order counter and a coffee bar, and the only seating options are a few benches outside. The menu was taped to the cash register, so I just ordered my go-to (an oat milk latte); however, it would have been helpful to place the menu in a more visible location so customers can see the options and prices. My latte was smooth, creamy, and subtly sweet, so I was satisfied with my selection. While Linea is a bit removed from where I frequently spend time in SF, I'm glad that I discovered such a neat coffee shop for the next time I'm in the neighborhood.

Drink was okay, the only problem I encountered was being shouted at by the barista male with curly hair.I felt embarrassed due to the fact that there were other customers there just staring at me. I accidentally picked up the wrong drink and put a straw on it and was going to take a sip but I did not which was when the barista shouted 3 x saying " excuse me excuse me it's not your drink". Like I understand it was my mistake for picking up the wrong drink, this was also my first time coming to this location and I am not familiar with the drink names. I really was looking forward to trying it out but the experience was just not good.

Big fan of their bean selection. This place really lets me be a true coffee snob while i smugly hand grind my beans for my aeropress. The outdoor benches are nice to lounge around on a cloudy day while you enjoy your quickly prepared coffee.

Went here through recommendation from a friend and it's in such a cute part of Potrero! Coffee (4/5): Got an iced latte with oat milk and simple syrup and it was a solid latte. I liked how the cashier asked how much syrup I wanted in my latte before making my drink, most places won't do that! Service/Ambiance (4/5): Didnt stick around to drink my coffee at the shop but it looked nice to sip on coffee in their outdoor patio. Staff seemed friendly but I didn't interact with them much. Nothing to complain about!

I love this unassuming local coffee shop in Potrero Hill ! The inside has an industrial feel with concrete walls and floors and exposed wooden beams. No indoor seating here, but there are wooden benches right outside of the cafe. Drinks are made quickly by the staff and I never had to wait more than 5 minutes for my drink. Shakerato ($7) - 5/5 This was my second time getting this drink. I love how creamy and smooth this drink is with a hint of sweetness. Although it's in smaller cup, I think it's enough coffee for the drink. Highly recommend, especially if don't like super bitter coffee.

I live super close to this place so it's a super convenient for me! It can get REALLY busy at times but the wait is never too long. It's a very popular spot so there's always people there. There's no inside seating but they have a cute little area outside. The baristas are always super nice and friendly! Coffee is good, a bit on the pricey side in my opinion. Good for a treat every once in awhile!

Super cute and casual coffee shop in Mission Bay! We walked here on a Sunday morning around 10a and although it was busy, the line moved pretty quick. Cons: *No seatings inside. A few metal benches are outside but couldn't use them since they were wet. *Doesn't offer any fancy drinks *Doesn't have an oven so pastries can't be warmed up Pros: *Quick and friendly service *Offers a variety of pastries *Coffee beans are half off as of now lol :)

Tasty coffee beans often with a zing or something special and tasty about them. I appreciate their commitment to organic and small farms. But ... the prices are sky-high, they do not make a pour-over, seating is only in a parklet on a busy industrial street, and the service is grudging.

I spent $19 on a croissant and a coffee. I gave a tip when they spun their little iPad screen at me. Then, I saw a small sign saying "no public restrooms." I explained that I had just driven 2 hours and desperately needed access to a toilet. They said "sorry no, we can't make exceptions for anyone." I have literally lost my appetite and can't even enjoy my food because I need to pee so bad. Yes, girl, you could have made an exception.

What do you do when you want pastries by Neighborhood Bakeshop is closed? Go to Linea Caffe, which sources their pastries from there! They have an everything croissant which is the perfect savory breakfast item to pair with coffee or any of their drinks. I ordered the matcha latte, which was nicely creamy but didn't have as strong of a matcha flavor as compared to what you'd get from a boba shop or Matcha Cafe Maiko, but the quality of the matcha was decent. A friend of mine tried their vinegar drink, one of their landmark drinks, but it... requires an acquired taste to fully appreciate it. Unfortunately they don't have any indoor seating, only a small parklet outside with benches. However, the line goes out the store on some weekends.

salted maple latte was actually pretty solid (strong espresso, subtle maple tast and saltiness) and the barista generously charged a normal latte price bc I asked for no whipped cream. the usual cost ($8) is a bit absurd...

Summary: Solid (non-sour!) coffee drinks Details: * Linea's probably our second favorite coffee shop in the city, after Telescope, both as cafes that serve up coffee that isn't overwhelmingly sour/fruity/acidic like many of the other cafes here tend towards * While we enjoyed the actual coffee flavors, we found their cortados a bit too strong, and the lattes a bit too light (with the milk flavor somewhat overwhelming the coffee notes), though their cappuccinos on a second visit were a nice balance * You get a discount for bringing your own mug, and a buying a bag of coffee gets you a free drip (or discounted non-drip) coffee! Accessibility: Located on a bit of a slope, you may find it a little difficult to get here if you need to wheel to the cafe, but the inside is super spacious so you shouldn't have any issues ordering and grabbing your drink once here. Their outdoor seating, however, is not accessible, so know that you'll probably have to grab and go!

Juni from Linea made this awesome latte art, it's a ! The bear and yummy cappuccino made my day!

One of my favorite coffee shops in SF! They have the best lattes I've tasted. The espresso doesn't get lost in the milk. Definitely recommend Iced Latte with Oatmilk! They also sell whole coffee beans and pastries. Chocolate croissants are always a great choice! They have 2 locations in SF - Mariposa and the other on 18th Street between Mission Valencia. This location in Mariposa is better because of the parking. Usually a line in both locations but it moves relatively quickly and the staff are always nice. They typically serve each customer completely before starting with the next customer. There are outdoor seating in the Mariposa location which is nice because it's on a relatively quiet block and typically sunny in this part of the city. Lattes here never disappoints!

I got an iced oat milk latte with simple syrup and it tasted heavenly. Maybe it was a combination of me feeling dehydrated and/or thinking this drink tasted amazing because I finished the entire thing within a block of the cafe. It was super good, and I highly recommend this drink order. Maybe it was also a combination of the caffeine in this drink being really effective and/or the fact that I didn't eat anything else that morning because I ended up on a caffeine-induced energy rollercoaster for upwards of four hours after visiting Linea. TLDR: get your coffee here if you're looking to REALLY wake up. I also got a bag of coffee beans, which got me ~$4 off my latte. What a great deal! :)

Some of the best coffee in town in my opinion but in the last year the prices have gone up. This is now an expensive habit when a cappuccino sets you back almost $7! Dear SF, how can this be?

Unassuming little takeout coffeeshop spot nestled in the hills of the lovely Potrero neighborhood. What caught my eye was the line outside--you know a place is good when it's that small and kind of out of the way and people are still waiting in line. During COVID, the store is closed off and they take and hand off orders at the door. They do however have an outdoor parklet with some casual seating if you want to enjoy your coffee on site. The ordering process took a little while because customers wait to receive their drinks/food, so the line moved pretty slowly. There were two parties ahead of us and it took about 15 minutes total for us to have our drinks in hand. The employee was phenomenally friendly and happy to provide suggestions. I got a matcha latte which tasted great: strong, bitter, and slightly sweetened. My bf got a latte which he really enjoyed. We also shared a potato curry puff which was amazing. They have a great selection of donuts/pastries, some which are interesting and savory and uncommon, like an Everything croissant. Highly recommend if you're in the area and have a little time to spare. I think it's worth it, especially for that delicious pastry!

My favorite cappuccino stop! Highly skilled baristas make excellent drinks. They also have pastries from Neighbor bakehouse and Dynamo donuts. The location on Mariposa is the roastery. They have some seating outside (no public restroom). Love to get a coffee and walk over to Crane Cove park.

I've been to the Linea in The Mission a handful of times, so I was excited to check this location out! The interior is really spacious and they have a variety of coffee beans and products for sale. We ordered a latte, which tasted just as great as we remembered. Will definitely be back again (especially while waiting for brunch nearby)!

I often drive past this place on my way to work. I decided to try it out to see if there was an item that could satisfy my wants and needs. There is a patio outside that could seat a decent amount of people. The inside looked like a cute coffee spot, but they don't have any indoor seating. The person who took my order welcomed me as I asked what is popular. I didn't quite catch her name but she was in a "show, not tell" mood as she explained some of their specialties. Most noticeably, she let me sample their drip. I ended up asking for something more floral and showed their seasonal Golden Tumeric Latte, made with honey syrup and so-so sweetness. I decided to get that with oat milk. Although expensive, the latte wasn't too strong and had an unique taste. I'd say I'd definitely come back to this spot!

Stopped by this coffee shop because my party had a long wait time to eat somewhere else nearby. The line wasn't too long, and actually was quite empty after we ordered. I ordered the cortado and it was delicious and gave me enough caffeine. However, I did not order other items, so not sure what to compare. My friends seemed to enjoy their drinks so I imagine it's a good spot. It is quite expensive (I paid $5.30) for a small cortado maybe not worth to some. Overall the experience was good, I can see how ordering drinks is slow (but we were not in a rush so not an issue for me particularly), because they take the order and the next customer does not go until the previous receives their drink. I do like how you don't actually have to enter as you just order right at the door, quite covid safe.

Best cafe around potrero hills. it's a very small and clean cafe. The drinks were amazing !!! the service was well put together :)

Cute, unassuming little coffee shop located in a quieter area of SF. We were able to find parking easily on a Sunday afternoon, which was nice since that's usually an issue in the city. We ordered an iced oat milk cortado. The espresso was a bit acidic for our liking and there wasn't much complexity to it. They offer a wide range of beans but none of the packaging listed tasting notes for each bean. We probably won't be back since it's out of the way for us, but it's a decent option if you need a caffeine fix and don't want to worry about parking in SF.

This is a great spot to visit for good coffee, good pastries, and good service. I never got around to asking what beans are used for their cold brew, but it's likely a light/medium roast. They do fill the cup with quite a bit of ice so be sure to ask for light ice if you don't wanted your cold brew watered down! The shrub soda is an drink that I've never seen anywhere other than Linea, but it's basically a fancy (and probably healthier) version of Italian soda (without cream ofc). The flavors in the menu don't always reflect what is in stock, but the baristas have always given me a run down of what they have at that time. The shrub soda is a refreshing carbonated drink and most of the flavors are fruits like citrus and apricot. There is also some component of a vinegar(?) in the drink, so it does need to be well mixed prior to enjoying. This is also a good location to get pastries from neighbor bakehouse if you don't want to wake up at 7AM. They carry a few items from the bakery, including the popularly everything croissant. They also dynamo donuts, thought I haven't had the chance to try them yet. Overall, I've always had a great experience with the coffee, people, and food here. Despite the occasional line, the service is quick and friendly, so I wouldn't even consider the brief wait an inconvenience.

We stopped by here this morning, impromptu but intrigued by the long line outside the cafe. I got a cappuccino, and it definitely didn't disappoint. It was smooth and creamy, and came out at the perfect sipping temperature. I was a little surprised at how little it kicked though; I'm quite caffeine sensitive, but I barely felt it. Not complaining though! We also tried their blackberry pistachio croissant because it sounded super unique, and it was amazing. The croissant itself was exactly what you want, with a crispy flaky exterior and an airy soft interior. The filling was delicious too; sweet and jammy but with a little tang. They also had some delicious looking donuts that we'll definitely try next time! The one complaint was how long the wait was. There was probably 6 parties ahead of us, but we still ended up waiting almost 30 minutes. This is most likely because they take your order, prepare it, and only then do they take the next order. Most likely this is because of Covid precautions which I appreciate, but it did make the wait very long. Will definitely be back though!!