Philz Coffee

Heard of good things about Philz so I was expecting high. Ordered their signature mint mojito and coffee rose but they are somewhat disappointing. Maybe it’s because I asked for light sugar. I think I still prefer coffees with milk like regular latte or flat white. Staff there are very friendly and atmosphere is great tho.

Philz Coffee is a fancy premium coffee shop. I had their large dark roast coffee $6. The coffee is brewed one cup at a time via a small paper filter like how Blue Bottle does it. I prefer my coffee straight up, no cream or sugar. Their dark roast, "Jacob's Wonderebar" had a unique smokey sweet bitter taste. It was very good coffee. Service was excellent. By the way, large coffee prices around Fidi are: Starbucks $3.45, Peet's $4 and Philz $6.

Used to come to this location often I actually did like this place about a year ago. Now the customer service is not what it used to be. the person who helped me made me feel embarrassed because I had cash. Basically making me awkwardly wait between a bunch of customers. The proceeded to take almost 30 minutes with my drink. Not sure if it's a race thing or because of the way I was dressed

Service here is typically great due to high traffic; however, I was a bit confused today as to why all other baristas had on gloves while making drinks, except Cesar, who happened to be making my mint mojito//Oh, lawd! I hope it's safe to drink after seeing him touch my mint leaves//I hope those fingers are clean//Just wondering why some wear them while others don't//What's protocol?// Follow up to Philzs response: thank you for your response and thank you for the past experiences//duly noted ... I will seek other coffee shops in the area going forward//

The staff taking the order has 2 brain cells max. Can’t take three coffee order at once and would just stare at u blankly. Fire the one with the curly hair unless u don’t mind losing customers.

I use to love coming here especially when it was at 24th around Mission. Menu is a lot smaller and chose the new Manhattan which was available on the app. Checked the menu in person and they had the one I wanted, Philharmonic, but I was told they are phasing out that brand. It use to come with a mint and none of their coffee on the menu even offers it. Baristas we’re calling out other peoples orders by their name and noticed my order was just sitting there. Had I not paid attention probably would have just sat their. Kind of feel I don’t belong in there. Plus it is way overpriced. I found coffee in SF for $1.45 around fisherman’s wharf. Good luck looking for that cup. The place was cozy to kick back and had a lot usb outlets to charge devices. Probably the last time I will hit this place up. The coffee was delicious though.

This place was awesome - the best brewed coffee I have ever tasted! The setup of the store, the ambience, the service, and mostly the quality of the coffee was just incredible. I loved how they take their time in making your drink to perfection. My barista was very nice and helped me navigate the choices given this was my first time there. I tried the Tesora (with cream but no sugar) and would suggest this blend for all medium roast coffee lovers. Highly, highly recommended!

Great spot to get coffee, Philz style. It's not your standard coffee bar, they don't do lattes or cappuccinos. You get delicious filtered coffee, freshly brewed just for you. I love the Mint Mojito, creamy, unsweetened. Their almond croissants are amazing, get them warmed up for an upgrade in your experience 🥐💕

First time at this Philz and it gets the job done. Lots of foot traffic especially during lunchtime, so I can see why their waiting area is larger than their seating areas. But, maybe this is set up that way because it's more of a commuter coffee spot than chill and hang. Albeit great hip hop music was playing, the music was so loud and couldn't think but more so bust a move! My go to coffee is the philtered soul houseway - very creamy and very sweet - but this time it was made less sweet and had more of a coffee taste which I was good with. Need a quick coffee on the go before heading to your next meeting, this is the spot. Save some time and order ahead.

There's not much better than an Iced Mint Mojito coffee on a day with sun and mornings. I love the Tesora too, lightly creamy, for the days without sun.

First of all...huge fan of the food items at Philz. Definitely a step above your average coffee place. Love love the savory items. The coffee is also great ...unique combinations that help get you out of your coffee rut! Great combos WiFi dark chocolate, cherries and way too many to list. Made with care and always with an amazing coffee base. This location is also pretty cool for a co worker coffee date ...and decent patio seating area. The decor is modern and minimalist. Always clean. The service is good and the folks are fast...maybe a bit grumpy and diffident at times..but it's all goods

Philz Coffee is a fancy premium coffee shop. I had their large dark roast coffee $6. The coffee is brewed one cup at a time via a small paper filter like how Blue Bottle does it. I prefer my coffee straight up, no cream or sugar. Their dark roast, "Jacob's Wonderebar" had a unique smokey sweet bitter taste. It was very good coffee. Service was excellent. By the way, large coffee prices around Fidi are: Starbucks $3.45, Peet's $4 and Philz $6.

This location is always busy. I try to order ahead on the app and sometimes I still have to wait. No biggie. My coffee is always hot and super tasty. The staff is always super friendly and helpful. I love to buy coffee for my house there because it seems fresher than from a grocery store.

I had to pair my Philz Coffee with a Noah's Bagel. I mean it's San Fran. The blend I got was ok. The service was great and polite. Not crowded but I think it's bc of the day and time I went. My sis said they are know for their iced peppermint coffee. Sadly which I did not take a pic of. Now... I generally only drink hot coffee. Even in the middle of a hot day in Hawaii. So I didn't expect to order an ice coffee in San Fran which was freezing to me in July... but that iced peppermint coffee is bomb. BOMB. It's not peppermint flavoring. It's fresh peppermint muddled in. Get this coffee!

$12.10 for a coffee and breakfast pastry feels a tad excessive, even for San Francisco! As does $13.58 for a coffee and small breakfast burrito. But the food and drink are yummy, so I guess that's how they get away with it. Bacon Onion Cheese Pretzel Croissant: Tastes more like a croissant than a pretzel, with only a slight pretzel-y taste on the outside. Though a lot going on in this croissant! The browned cheese tastes great. And bacon is always welcome in anything. A very solid breakfast choice. Pork Sausage & Egg Burrito: I appreciated that the burrito was moist inside. Lots of melted cheese and maybe some sauce, though can't be sure. The potatoes tasted freshly cut and cooked. The sausage was in big chunks and full of flavor. Only downside is that it was kinda small, like 1/3 the size of a breakfast burrito you could get at a taqueria. Mocha Tesora: A lot going on in this coffee! A pretty nice dark roast mixed with actual chocolate syrup, for an intense drink. Not perfectly mixed, so a little bit sweeter when you're almost done with it. Perfect if you want both a caffeine buzz and a sugar jolt. Though could be overwhelming if you pair it with a sweet pastry. Honey Haze: Got the default, which used oat milk. Which is kinda weird in concept since there's honey in this drink, so it's already not vegan. It tasted a little lighter than regular iced coffee, but oddly still creamy. Better than soy milk or almond milk for sure. Though next time I may go with the regular cow milk. The coffee itself wasn't too sweet and kind of a light roast. Overall, I preferred the mocha tesora more.

Philz is one of my favorite coffee places to go to, and I'm always lucky to have it nearby my workplace. I tend to order through the app for mobile pick-up, and they always have my order early or on time. This is located near Market street between the First Republic Bank - it's just right around the corner. Typically now with DTSF, there aren't many people working in the office due to WFH, but you can always see Philz being crowded! I have to say that if you're not used to drinking coffee, this coffee is pretty strong and will get you wired. I absolutely love the taste of their coffee and appreciate that there are different roasts + specialty drinks they have on their menu. If you're not a coffee person, there is tea as well! My favorite go-to orders are the Philtered Soul, Ecstatic Iced Coffee, and Dancing Water. Due to an issue with their factory right now, they won't have all of your favorites available. Coffee ranges from $4-6 depending on what you get, as well as the pastries here too. The only con I have is that they shortened their food options too - they got rid of the quiche and power bowls that they used to have. Otherwise, this is a great location to be at and they always make my drinks very well.

I've been so intrigued by the concept of a mint mojito coffee drink so I was excited to try it when we went to SF last month! Some friends told me that it's pretty strong that I won't be able to sleep haha but I guess they didn't know I'm kind of a coffee addict. I can drink a lot of coffee and when I do, I like it strong. After all, I'm from Seattle and I had 2.5 of grad school to get through! While the mint mojito drink was good, it was just not as strong as I'd hoped or thought it would be. Nonetheless, it was a cool drink! I also got the philtered soul with oat milk and honey. I like that it didn't taste too sweet, though I wish it were a bit stronger.

Mobile pick up service is one of the best ideas ever! As a commuter between two transit systems, it's nice to have a Philz conveniently located between both. I place my order ahead, hop off to retrieve it and hop right back on transit to continue my commute. This Philz location is conveniently located less than half a block from the first 38/38R stop from Salesforce Transit. The bus runs every 6 min so my wait is minimal for the next bus and zero wait for my coffee since it's ready when I arrive. My cup of joe is always hot, fresh and exactly how I requested it. This location is definitely one of my go tos for convenience, service, consistency and wait time.

This is an amazing coffee store! I am biased because I left my bag overnight by accident and they graciously kept it and kept me updated until I could pick it back up. However you will find what is not unique to my experience is their STELLAR attitudes and friendliness, service comes first to them and it shows. As an ex-barista I can attest that my drink was also made to perfection and their traditional Kouign Amann (pastry) is a must try! Strong recommend!

The ONE star is for the so-called service I received: I haven't gone to Philz in a long time, so I was a bit excited to stop by this location (1 Front St Suite 100 SF, CA 94111) to get some coffee about 2 Friday's ago after work (around 230-3pm ish) I walked up to the counter and this short, skinny guy with dark hair and glasses at the register "assisted" me with my order without greeting me. He just stood there until I gave him my order. So, I quickly say "hi" to kind of clear the awkwardness of his silence and gave him my order. And instead of using his words, he gave me a thumbs up, turns around and gets my coffee. Now I know these days good service is indeed hard to find but a thumbs up to a customer instead of using words is absolutely unprofessional and unacceptable at any age. I honestly thought he was joking or something, but he wasn't. The only time he used his words is when he read my total for the coffee - I paid, he hands me my coffee (again with no words) gives me another thumbs and walks away. I just stood there for a few seconds thinking, "REALLY??" shook my head and walked out of the store. I don't care if this is laid back store/industry, it's off putting. I'm in the customer service field myself and I would NEVER behave in such a way to any of our clients, ever. He needs more training or needs to choose a different field. A very disappointing experience after such a long time. I definitely won't be returning and will encourage others not to either.

I don't have anything bad to say about Philz. I love the coffee and the people are always friendly in my experience. The app is great and lets you customize your drink AND schedule the time you're planning to be there. Combine that with Citymapper and you can make a great estimate of your arrival time to have hot and fresh coffee waiting for you when you arrive. I don't think there's a hot coffee on the menu that I don't like... and they've got everything from dark to light roasts. If you're trying to decide, they're usually very helpful and ask what you usually enjoy in order to make a suggestion. Typically, start with Tesora as a middle ground and add cream/sugar according to your tastes. Then move darker/lighter blends, sweeter/creamier or different sweetness and milk options. If you like chocolate, the mocha Tesora is quite good. And, the Gingersnap is good if you like iced coffee. Note: no espresso drinks here: it is ALL brewed coffee... brewed one cup at a time and awesome.

We ordered a mint mojito and a rose, both are iced. Both drinks tasted nasty. Unlike the other Phil's locations I go to. Not just the drinks were nasty, we politely talked to the barista there and told him it didn't taste right, he was not friendly at all when he remade our drinks. When he was done, we apologized for the trouble and thanked him. He didn't even say anything but gave us the dirty look. Never going to go back to his Philz location.

Excited to be visiting my home in SF after moving to Portland two years ago. My itinerary included grabbing a cup from Philz each morning. Hoping one day they will expand and set up shop in Portland. I love this coffee.

If you've been to Philz before, this is a very solid location. Very clean, usually busy, with friendly staff. Definitely try to Philtered Soul if you haven't already! It's in the middle of the Financial District, pretty close to the Montgomery BART stop, which is the one I use to get to work every day. The only thing I would warn about this location is the time it takes to make your drink. This is a very popular Philz location, and there are always a lot of people around ordering and online ordering. i would recommend ordering through the app at least 10 minutes before you intend on getting there, to get your coffee in a timely manner. I have sometimes waited upwards of 15 minutes. This is understandable due to the amount of customers, but definitely something you should be aware of.

Bay Area cult favorite with a loyal following far and wide. The first Philz opened in 2003 in SF's Mission District. Also shelves assorted fruits, offers light breakfast cravings, open-faced toasts and sandwiches with Mediterranean flavors of labneh cheese and spices. It is a unique warm coffee establishment to try with expansions of multiple locations. Unlike Peets, customers do not order at the register instead are greeted by a welcoming barista who can steer customers through their expansive menu suggesting specialty drinks and customized beverages. Fresh beans are then ground while waiting. There are no condiment stand(s) with cocoa powder, triple milk options or sweeteners as Philz staff mixes all behind the counter. Contactless until required payment. For those who are time-sensitive commuters, there is a Philz app for speedy service as the app stores favorite drinks and photos of baristas. Upon arrival, there is an alphabetical pickup station for reserved orders. Be alert as single orders can get lost and jumbled amid larger group orders. The following three purchases below were from two different visits to this location. 1) Blueberry Scone. Crisp buttery lemony exterior with jammy blueberries. Light, soft center. Tender crumb not brittle dry. Touch of cinnamon sugar topping. Pastry perfection. 2) Ice Mint Mojito. Muddled fresh mint served the "house way" sweet and creamy. Strong minty mouthwash feel as mint leaves masked it's medium-bodied coffee (Ecstatic Beans) flavor. I counted 8 big sprigs of mint still attached by its stems in my small (12oz) cup. Poorly prepared by an unseasoned barista. 3) Tantalizing Turkish (not pictured). Bold as in compressed espresso with strong bitter notes. Intensely rich as subtle notes of cardamom remains after each sip. Wonderful in its beautiful dark blend, my go-to favorite is medium honey with medium cream! I come for a unique experience and appreciate quality as each location has a strong WiFi that allows me to linger and savor each sip one-cup-at-a-time. Vaccination proof required.

Convenient location, decently large interior though not that much seating. I imagine it is mostly a grab & go place. Staff was patient and friendly. Bathroom requires a code, ask a staff member to get it. They had a snarky sign out front saying "come in and try our new pumpkin spice latte, just kidding, get our winter bliss", which made me laugh. They even had a small bowl of free chocolates! I did end up getting the winter bliss -- there wasn't anyone in line before us so our drinks came up very quickly.

Excellent service and coffee at this location (in the tourist-less Market street area). My usual, when-in-Philzzzz-area, "Jacob's" (Jacobs Wonderbar) was fantastic as prepared just for me. A great sunny morning for an easy mile walk from the Hilton.

Paid $6.50 for an iced coffee rose, which was basically a $6.50 cup of ice. This location is a scam. The folxs in the Castro and Embarcadero location are lovely, and also not scam artists. I would have said something directly at the store, but with the to go coffee I didn't notice until later. Will be writing to the company looking for a refund; I'm fine paying the money for a COFFEE drink, but not for a glass of ice.

The quintessential Bay Area coffee. I make sure to get the mint coffee anytime I'm in the area. I crave it whenever I leave.

Really wanted to like this location but.. as out of towners, we didn't have the BEST experience like we have in all the other locations we have been to. My bf and I didn't know we could order our beans of choice along with our specialised drink... we might have made changes to our order once or twice before finalising it and while the cashier said she was ok with us changing our order, the eye roll wasn't appreciated. Didn't experience this at any of the other Philz location we've tried around California so it was a bit off putting and surprising. Despite that, we still tipped. Drinks did not disappoint. Loved our Iced Mint Mojito and jacob's wonderbar. just wish they have this on the east coast!

I love Philz but I definitely think this location is always a hit or miss. I stopped by the other day for a afternoon pick me up after my lunch and it's probably my fault for not checking my order and for asking for too much but I ordered a medium ecstatic, extra sweet and creamy, light ice, with honey drizzle on top. I was given an ecstatic with no cream and medium honey. I also should have taken a sip of it right away because I was already on my way back to work when I tried it and noticed it wasn't the correct order. So I ended up tossing it and stopping by the other Philz location at Embarcadero Center, which is closer to my job, and ordered a new drink there.

Oh, Phillip, what I would give to have you open up a location near me. I am not much of a straight coffee person outside of a mocha, but this might be my favorite coffee ever. I first experienced Philz in LA over a year ago and was super stoked to get it again on a trip to SF to see a Charles P. Thompson lecture. We almost missed it on this trip because my gf got it mixed up with the lesser misspelled P-named coffee shop, Peets. Thankfully, we were in this area the next day and got a chance to swing by before breakfast in Chinatown. I had the Ambrosia, Coffee of the Gods during this visit and it was just what I needed. I think my all time favorite is still Silken Splendor, though.

Love Philz coffee, but the service here was awful. I'm from the Bay Area originally and was so excited to grab Philz when I was visiting from out of town. The staff was extremely rude. I recommend going out of your way to find a different location.

It wouldn't be an overpriced coffee shop without the loud shitty music. Having shitty taste in music is a requirement for all retail establishments in 2023.

Honestly , this place should put some other coffee shops out of business. I'm not sure how Starbucks or Peet's can survive in the vicinity of Philz. This is real excellent coffee. Perfect beans. Perfectly roasted. And then brewed individually for you after you order. Perfectly. Fresh. Never pre made. Now if you like to add all sorts of stuff to your hot, caffeinated beverage and you don't really drink coffee for the taste, or you don't have the experienced tastebuds that come with being a 3rd generation coffee snob and you can't differentiate some of the best things tastewise that coffee can offer, then you may not appreciate this place. But if you have a discerning palate and appreciate the finer things in life (read coffee) then you will come to love this place after the first delicious sip. Enjoy.

I knew we made a good choice by coming to Philz when the line was out the door. While the quick coffee break turned out longer than expected it was worth it. The barista was very helpful by answering any questions I had and how they operated. I ordered a cup of Ether slightly sweetened. One of the best cups of coffee I have had.

Food 4.0/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0 Value 2.5/5.0 Decor 3.0/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Philz is just so good. Every time I'm near one I can't help but stop in for a mint mojito. Not cheap, but so worth it...

Great coffee and great service. The mobile app makes ordering and picking up easy. I like the count down to when your order is up. Shout out to the awesome staff for being nice in the mornings.

Atrocious coffee. Their food is also all premade so they cannot accommodate allergies. Starbucks is across the street and you should just go there.

I've been to this place before with my friend from WorkLink, Robyn Plant and we looked at the different options that Philz Coffee which is located at least one block down from 1 Bush Street where the courtyard with the piano key fountain is also located by walking down there with her supervision. In fact, I asked my parents' permission if I could go there sometime. They both said, "No" and gave me good reasons why I wasn't allowed to go to it at all due to how slow the service is at that particular coffee shop in Downtown San Francisco's Financial District. I've never ever tried the Iced Mint Mojito before in my life, but I'm planning to drink it during a heatwave. Have you tried any flavors of iced coffee at Philz Coffee before during heatwaves? Just curious, LOL.

I probably am the last person on the planet to come here, but I'm so happy to say Philz definitely lived up to the hype! Decided to take ol' Philz for a spin today and am seriously impressed by my experience! Located in the heart of SF's FiDi ( the millennial term for Financial District) - it's a happening little joint with food options as well including my fave Avocado Toast. Yum! I asked the friendly hipster at the counter what her recommendation was between the Chai & another tea called Istanbul Treat, she said the latter was her favorite. Be prepared to also get asked what level of sweetness and how much cream you like. They definitely cater to everyone's personal preferences, so you can be assured you get exactly what you order! Liked the playful candor between the hard working employees as well. You can see the teamwork and service with a smile which is clearly very important here! Back to our orders. My friend ordered the iced Mocha Tesora which was to DIE for ... perfect balance of chocolate with the quality coffee beans they use. Quite delicious, think I'll order that next time! Don't you just hate it when your friend's order ends up being better than yours? Not to take away from my Istanbul Treat tea. It was such a smooth, delicate blend of spice and cream and the honey paired nicely! Outdoor seating is also available, so you can observe her business men & women clad in work attire and a pair of sneaks as they hurriedly rush from A to B. Ladies & Gents, you're looking at a Philz convert!

As a coffee newbie, I wasn't sure if I would like Philz. Now, I'm hooked! I tried the Philtered Soul with the Sweet and Creamy add on and it was so good. Definitely not for those of you who like bitter flavor--this was super sweet! We also got a pumpkin bread which was fresh and tasty. Great way to start out the morning! They are offering outdoor seating, limiting the number of customers inside ordering, and have mobile ordering options! Very clean and compliant with Covid regulations.

I came to Philz Coffee at the recommendation of a friend who's lived in San Francisco for years now. He told me that I had to try the Mint Mojito Iced Coffee. Alrighty. Philz Coffee happened to be on my way to the Ferry Building, so I made a quick stop. I entered the coffee shop and it was surprisingly spacious and very clean. Best part, there was no line unlike the other Philz Coffee shop just down the street (that one's closer to the Ferry Building and the line was crazy!). The girl at the counter was very nice and friendly. She quickly took my order and in a matter of minutes my drink was ready. During that time I was able to browse their food options and they had some avocado toast, pastries, & some other goodies, but I decided to save my appetite for the Ferry Building. Now, I'm not normally an iced coffee kinda girl. I usually get a frappuccino or a hot coffee, but I figured I'll expand my horizons and my friend was really adamant that I try it. Thank goodness I listened because the Mint Mojito was delicious! Definitely different than your usual iced coffee and it was pretty refreshing I must say. I would get it again and I highly recommend it! Yummmm.

Not sure WHY they're aren't more locations in the Chicago area. Maybe because we are saturated with coffee shops, but there's something about Phil's that I particularly love. The coffee isn't strong at all - not like others normally are. The menu is simple and straight to the point. I ordered a vanilla iced coffee and it was so enjoyable. They even have crushed ice - my absolute fav!!! It was so good that I was looking around for more once I drank it all. We have a location at my office in Menlo Park - when I'm out there, I'll definitely visit. Until then, I will head up North to visit those locations in Chicago.

Philz is definitely one of my favorite spots for coffee. I always get the feeling that I'm going to speak to a friendly barista because every time I go, I leave feeling energized (even before drinking the coffee!) I got the avocado toast with egg and the Sooo Good. The Sooo Good is a medium blend with grapefruit, currant and tobacco - most definitely a popular drink like it says on the menu. I got it iced, and it was nice because I felt that the ice to coffee ratio was just right. The flavors didn't JUMP at me, but I could taste it just enough.. The avocado toast with egg was DELICIOUS. I'm a fan of healthy eating and starting my day off right, and this definitely kept me full and focused. I'll have to come back more often now that I will be working in the area! (P.S. You can mobile order your drink ahead of time to avoid the lines if you're in a rush, and you can pick it up on the left side of the bar!)

I don't want Philz to lose their soul unlike the other huge mega chain evil empire coffee store that I'm not going to mention ***STARBUCKS*** as they continue to expand their brand from the small and humble beginnings in the Mission. Phil Jaber has built this brand organically from the ground up (pun intended) since 2002 and has been consistent throughout the whole process. He's got over 30 stores in the Bay Area and as far south as LA and San Diego that he has got a cult-like following. Having met Phil, a local celebrity, he gives an aura of a cool grandpa with a Midas Touch and a twinkle in their eye. For the longest time (it seems that way) the closest location from my work was the one near AT&T Park. I didn't mind stopping there before going to work, but traffic before and during a game made it quite a challenge. When I discovered he finally opened one location in the Financial District, I got giddy and my inner caffeine addict in me couldn't wait to strut the 10 minute walk into arabica nirvana. Even though Philz is known locally, not all locals have tried their coffee and it brings me great pleasure to introduce them to their Iced Mint Mojito. Sh*t, I consider myself a pusher of Philz to my family and co-workers who have not yet tasted Phil's wonderful blends that are masterpieces in the coffee business. And staying with the local theme, he uses a lot of local artists with local subjects to display their artworks and creations in every store. As you expand and grow, keep to your roots and don't ever change, Phil. Don't ever change. You're a one cool cat with a twinkle in their eye.

Order the mint mojito, it is LIFE CHANGING. I feel kinda deprived living in the east coast because i realize i am missing out on Philz coffee. Philz coffee has seversl stores in the Bay area and they are only in the Bay area. They have not expanded globally like other coffee chains and that's what i like so much about them. Its not just another large coffee chain that churns out tons of coffee. The baristas are Philz are so friendly and made my coffee exactly the way I wanted it to be made. I also tried the avocado toast which was delicious. The toast came in a flimsy paper like box so I would suggest not carrying it far, but eating it there or nearby. The coffee is not cheap, the mint mojito was around $6 for a medium but its def worth thr occasional treat. I felt extra tired even after drinking some crappy Keurig coffee so I decided to treat myself to Philz. I went at off hours, one time in the early morning before 8am and one time around noon . The lines were not had both times but you should be prepared to wait at least 5min for your coffee. Make sure you have ample time when coming here. There is also a shelf where they place online orders! Philz.. you are the only reason I am willing to work eaat coast hours while in the west coast

I don't know if I haven't had Philz in a hot minute so I was just excited by the reunion, but my two visits produced a beautiful iced Tesoro that was bursting with all the right flavors. I had the place to myself on a Sat morning (given that it's in the financial district), and there was definitely a line/wait on a Friday at around 8ish am, but if you have the app and order ahead, you can avoid that if you're in a rush. My vote for coffee in the area over Peet's or the robot coffee place.

First time at this location, but finding out Philz now has a mobile app? Amazing! Pros (mobile ordering): -Quick to set up an account and order on the go (I ordered while I was towards the end of the massive order line. Placed my order in the app and stepped to the mobile pick up area -Mobile pick up area: on the far left of the shop (next to the hallway before the restrooms). Drinks are placed alphabetically (first name) -App gives you an assigned pick up time for your drink before you finalize paying -App tells you which barista is making your drink, has a countdown for when your drink should be ready, and when it should be ready for pick up Cons (mobile ordering): -Countdown of your drink order is the expected time it should be ready (based on the time you were assigned). Not based on whether or not the barista is making it (or saw/remembered the order ) -Baristas were only announcing drinks for large orders (3 cups or more), or for people who inquired if their drink was ready. Otherwise you had to be vigilant about seeing your name/cup -Overheard people say their wait time was about 10-25 minutes long (a con for those needing to get to work or with time constraints) Not so amazing was that my order was forgotten about. I didn't realize until I asked the barista, 2 minutes after my scheduled pickup time, and she told me as much. No apology for the oversight was given, but to her credit she was quick to brew my drink once they realized the error. I'm not sure how long the app has been live, but I'd recommend not putting expected times drinks are to be finished (to limit any potentially annoyed customers and to take off stress on the employees about time restrictions). Minus one star for the forgotten drink and another star since I ended up late for the oversight. BUT otherwise this Philz was similar to their other locations: large, well staffed, and the occasional confused first timer not knowing how the order/pay process goes I'd still go back, but maybe give myself a 20 minute buffer.

I did a solo trip to SF and I had to add Philz Coffee to my list, I've heard so many good things about this place. I was confused on how to order, but there are stations with baristas and you tell them what drink you want and they will start making it for you. Then you go and pay and then wait for your drink. This was definitely a different experience since I usually order and pay first and then the barista makes it. MINT MOJITO: This was not as good as I thought itd be, I thought itd have more flavor? I asked for almond milk in the drink so maybe that changed the flavor? It just tasted like minty water to me. I'm hoping they just made my mint mojito incorrectly? Overall, a confusing experience, but will come here again to try other items from Philz Coffee.

~ YAYYYYY ITS MY 450TH YELP REVIEW PHILZ COFFEE AT THE SAN FRANCISCO DOWNTOWN AREA ~ On my very last time I drank Coffee from Philz Coffee was a year ago when I took a ride at Cal Trans and headed down to the City Of Sunnyvale on my day off from work!!! And now on February 21ST 2017 which was 1 day ago... I finally got another chance by trying this Philz Coffee at the San Francisco Downtown Area and of course it was my day off from work as well!!! When I first found this Philz Coffee at the Downtown Area Of San Francisco!!! While walking inside for my very 1st time at this Philz Coffee Shop just like the one at Downtown Sunnyvale it was crowded!!! But the one at the San Francisco Downtown Area was a lot more crowded than the one went to a year ago at the Downtown Sunnyvale Area!!! The Philz Coffee that I drank at that Downtown Sunnyvale area was a Small Iced Coffee... And now a year later while I found this Philz Coffee of the San Francisco Downtown Area!!! And the Philz Coffee that I decided to drink this time was the New Matthattan Style Coffee and finishing it all it tasted really good and kept me awake through out the whole day!!! If I get another chance I definitely would wanna go back to Philz Coffee and try another Coffee style at Philz Coffee!!!

I haven't met anyone who doesn't like Philz Coffee. Since opening in the early 2000s, this small coffee chain has become quite popular and synonymous with the San Francisco Bay Area. With over a dozen locations in the city, my first experience with Philz was several years ago in the Castro. Not long ago, we stopped by this location in the Financial District and the coffee we got hit the spot. This location is busy with both tourists and workers. The cafe is centrally located to the Ferry Building and the Embarcadero, South of Market, Union Square, Chinatown, and the FiDi. The cafe is located on ground level, at the bottom of a First Republic Bank office building. The storefront facade is all glass and both the inside and outside look nice and modern. Indoor and outdoor seating are available. Sitting outside is pleasant as there are many tables and chairs spread out across a spacious brick courtyard, away from the streets. Inside, the cafe feels warm, comfortable, and inviting. Access to the restrooms is restricted by a passcode. Philz specializes in individually drip-brewed cups of coffee. During our visit, the coffee menu had over 20 blends to choose from including dark, medium, and light roasts as well as multiple decaf options. A small cup cost $3.50, large $4.50, and by the pound, $18 per pound. In addition, they offered other drinks like iced coffee, hot chocolate, and nearly 10 kinds of tea at similar pricing per cup. One thing I like about Philz menu is even though there are a lot of options, they keep it simple. You don't have to be a coffee hipster to enjoy this place. Each coffee (or tea) on the menu is described in three helpful, aromatic words or less. For example, the medium roast Philtered Soul is described with the words hazelnut, cocoa, and syrup. The dark roast decaf Swiss Water Peru: cedar, earthy, smokey. I tried the dark roast, full body, Jacob's Wonderbar prepared "Philz Way," medium sweet with cream. The drink was ready in a few minutes and its description (chocolate, nuts, clove) was spot-on. One of the baristas told us Jacob's Wonderbar is one of the company's most popular dark blends and I can see why. It's a very good, quality cup of coffee. Good service. I'd definitely come back.

Tried this chain for the first time today. Ended up getting the iced coffee rose because I wanted to try something different, and I was not disappointed. It was really light, creamy, and had a hint of rose. The staff was also very friendly and accommodating even though they were pretty busy. Prices also aren't bad.

I was in our San Francisco office for a meeting and a colleague of mine suggested that we go grab coffee at the super popular Philz. I am a pretty picky coffee drinker and I rarely go to a coffee chain, such as Starbucks, to get coffee unless I am traveling. It was hard to decline her invitation since she was so enthused about it; so I skeptically obliged. I must say, I did enjoy the coffee at Philz. Unlike most of the dominant chains, you can always pick the flavor you like at Philz. That was my biggest pet peeve with Starbucks - you never know what blends they are serving when you walk in. The hand pouring of the hot water to brew the coffee seemed more for showmanship than any real practical purpose. The blends of coffee are quite excellent with distinctive flavors that would probably meet the preferences of most savvy coffee connoisseurs. I tried Julie's Ultimate for my first visit since I prefer darker blends. It had a nice toasty vanilla flavor on top of slight hint of roasted nuts. This is a blend that may be habit forming for me. I can see why Philz is so popular.

The pride of SF (for coffee) is Philz Coffee? A must try if you're a coffee buff. There's several locations, even a food/coffee truck. I found this one on Market. A lot of people talked about the Mint Mojito and it didn't disappoint. The food and pastries were just okay. Service is friendly, but no where to sit. All the seats are taken by people on their laptops all day. Washrooms are locked. You have to ask for the passcode.

Great coffee. I come here at least twice a week. i really like the menu and choices of dark roast, medium roast, and of course the ice coffee options. I have never had a bad experience here. The coffee and service is top notch. The lines can get crazy but here is a tip, get the app and pre order online and just walk up and pick up your coffee.

This spot is better than the one in the financial district. More seating, more laid back, friendlier staff, and upbeat music playing. The atmosphere was just waaaaay better. With that being said, I recommend this spot especially if you just want to try Philz coffee for the first time or you just want a nice spot for good coffee. Got the Mint Mojito hot and Gingersnap iced, both creamy. This time, we score the drinks a 9/10 each. Both had the right level of sweetness and were not overly creamy, just right. All of the staff were upbeat and helpful too. People were actually smiling and laughing with each other, as opposed to the other location where people did not look happy to be there. Is Philz Coffee worth it? Yes. I love my coffee, so I definitely can recommend this place and will be back. My next try will be Blue Bottle as I heard that was something worth trying as well.