Rise & Grind Coffeehouse

Had a great experience when we used this space for an event space today. The space is clean and modern. Plenty of natural light and yes… the coffee. The coffee here has not been celebrated enough. The extraction was accurate and the flat white was textured perfectly. I highly recommend this place when you’re in the city for a latte. Rise and Grind has got it right!

Came here on a Saturday for a coffee! they have interesting options and we got the horchata one and the black sugar (which is literally just caramalized sugar —- idk how it’s not just caramel?!). IT WAS WAYYY TO SWEET like just sugar milk. the horchata was good. they have wifi + a bathroom so you could work there. THEY CHARGE AN EXTRA $1 FOR NONDAIRY MILK WHICH IS CRIMINAL

Best cafe in the neighborhood - tasty coffee, friendly staff, and chill vibes. The breakfast burrito is so yummy as well! The only downside is that it closes quite early at 1pm. But it's literally in the name :D

One of the better coffees in the area. I usually get the Soy lattes and the iced americanos, but they have a few other specialty drinks. Usually pretty fast service.

Came here for coffee and had some of the best tasting dark roasted espresso. Most of the time, European style can be bitter, but this was so smooth and full flavored. We also got lattes, cold brew, and iced tea, and everything was amazing. Can't recommend this place more!

Staff are all super nice. But the coffees are pretty weak, and the biggest deterrent is the obnoxiously strong scent of fabuloso/cleaner this place has. Every time I go it’s stronger and stronger. Starts to sting the back of the nose within a few minutes

The coffee here is wack. If you like coffee drinks that are anything but coffee, go for it. But they use Mr. Espresso beans - this ain’t 2003, y’all. Food is fine. But seriously? The hours sucks as well. Closed by 1p? I was gonna walk down to Grand Coffee anyways, & I live footsteps from this place.

This coffee shop is super aesthetic and they offer a bunch of creative and fun drinks. Some of their specialties are a bit sweet but if you enjoy that in your drinks, the creme brûlée latte is amazing! I love their logo and bringing a logo stamped coffee cup with me makes my day!

this was my first time coming here, decided to go with this coffee shop because they had a large menu of specialty drinks and matcha! I ordered the horchata latte which was a solid 9/10. It tasted so much like a regular horchata drink so I really commend them for that. My sister got a regular matcha latte with almond milk, she gave it a 8/10. I tried it and I really liked it too. The matcha gave the drink a slight bitter aftertaste that I felt like I rarely ever taste in other matcha drinks I've tried. I also really liked their interior, the booths are so cute and I loved the open air flow. The music was also a vibe. Would come again to try their other drinks.

This is my second time coming to this cafe and I really enjoyed my first visit although I went to a different location last time. Cookie butter coffee (4/5): this was good bust tasted like a normal coffee. I think a stronger cookie butter flavor would help.

I'm so sad to say that my second visit here didn't go as great as I thought it would. I've been wanting to try the Black Sesame latte as many have recommended so today I tried the Iced Black Sesame Matcha but it was so bad that I had to throw it away after a couple sips... I'm not sure if it was just my drink, but it was basically not drinkable. Took a sip of the drink without mixing and it was SO BITTER. The black sesame on the bottom was chunky and it was hard to stir. I went home and got a straw to mix it up but it just wouldn't mix? (See picture to see the 2 layers of matcha and black sesame) I took couple sips but the drink was so thick, thicker consistency than a smoothie and I finally decided to toss it. My partner got the Cookie Butter Latte and it was so delicious so this deserves a 5/5! I was going to give this review a 1 star but I know they don't deserve that since it was just that drink specifically. Hopefully my next visits will be better.

cute ambiance. they have booths available for dine in. Service is always fast and friendly. They have a lot of specialties lattes. i got the creme brûlée latte last time. Today i got the iced Horchata latte with cold foam! so yummy and cute.

4 stars for kind service and their delicious horchata latte! The latte is spiced but still delivers on that caffeine factor, not overly sweet and overall a well balanced drink. We were also intrigued the black sesame latte which didn't have as large of a sesame flavor. Towards the bottom of the drink I found the sesame turned into a sort of gloopy paste which maybe was where all the sesame flavor was hiding. Ultimately we didn't try the paste so maybe this is a mystery for another day. There was quite a bit of seating both a large communal table and smaller 4 person tables if you're looking for a place to work. Outside there are small bistro sets perfect for chatting and enjoying the sun over a latte.

I was initially drawn to this place because of the name, but the chia yogurt made me stay lol. But seriously, I loved how generous they were with the chia seeds and how the yogurt wasn't too sweet (the granola at the top therefore provided just the right amount of sweetness to accompany the yogurt). I was a little disappointed that they don't produce their own beans, but that was my bad for assuming before coming here. All in all, the espresso was pretty good. They get their beans from Mr.Espresso, and they use the Neapolitan blend. I liked how sweet the chocolate note was and how smooth and creamy the caramel note was. The interior was spacious and bright from the natural light. I liked the high, long table at the front that faces a larger window facing the street (a nice place to people-watch lol).

I was excited try the peanut butter latte but it fell short. It didn't taste much like peanut butter but pure peanuts - I would prefer it to be sweeter with some salt. When I drank some of it, the latte also got extremely thick and was about 1/3 full of the peanut sauce. The creme brûlée latte was a bit better, but it didn't have a lot of favor either. The only thing that resembled creme brûlée to me was the torched sugar on top. The service was okay (not attentive) but the store was cute and there was space to work, if needed.

Delicious cold brew and they have a yummy bagel breakfast sandwich! Their location is big, cozy and minimalist. Great customer service as well!

The newest addition to my Sunday morning routine is getting a Rise & Grind latte and a delicious chocolate chip muffin! The staff is always friendly. This would be a great place to bring your laptop and get some work done -- plenty of seating and you don't feel crammed!

Fell in love with the first location, and now I'm on the floor all over again for this coffee shop. This place boasts modern aesthetics and spacious tables - perfect for that quick study environment. What drew me was the inviting ambiance from the crew, but I came back to try the other drinks. The black sesame latte was not too sweet, but be sure to thoroughly mix the drink well. The fresh sesame paste tasted creamy and delightful, but also can stick together if the drink gets too cold. The attentive and friendly staff enhanced my mornings here, and their friendliness make the speciality drinks even more delicious. Treat yourself to a satisfying latte here!

We had so much fun here as the vibe was super chill and not pretentious or smug. Service was excellent but cmon it's coffee and it should be excellent; which it was. This was our second coffee of the day and our favorite.

Drink: 5/5 Service: 5/5 I've been wanting to try this place because of the fun drink menu! I ordered the Iced Black Sesame Latte and I thought it tasted really good - I'm a big black sesame fan! I did have to get a stick to mix the drink to get rid of the chunks at the bottom which is the only downside, but i didn't mind too much. There's a lot of seating inside from booths to communal high-table to window seating. They have wifi and outlets which is a plus! I went in around 8:30am on a Tuesday morning and it was quiet and not busy. They close at 1pm so it's definitely a morning only place - hopefully they extend hours in the future so I can stop by for an afternoon pick-me-up.

(Reviewing as a place to study/work) I got the creme brûlée latte hot and it was so delightful! I Usually don't order hot coffee but this is worth it. The sandwich on the other hand was such a disappointment so I wouldn't order again. It's kind of a wet sauced hamburger bun with very little egg, cheese and avocado (pictured attached) This cafe has plenty of seating options and I luckily had a wall plug next to my seat so it's ideal for a long cafe work session. Their other locations are super small and more of a to-go place so this location is the best one!!

You ever get the feeling you're not welcome at a place? I got that vibe the minute I walked in. There was no sunny greeting awaiting me here, just downcast stares from disaffected youth as they were a half-hour away from their absurd 1PM closing time. I ordered a $4.25 Large Cafe au Lait which I thought I could enjoy in one of their booths for the time remaining. About two minutes after I sat down, one of the staff informed me that I would need to leave. With a bored expression, she said they were closing. It was 12:35. What I did notice in the interim was that several friends of the staff had come in and ordered nothing. They looked to be ending their shifts at nearby eateries and immediately engaged with the staff. Even though the cafe au lait was reasonably good (photo: https://bit.ly/41xwwxF), the experience left a bad taste in my mouth. I guess universal customer service was too much to expect here. COFFEE - 3.5 stars...pretty good cafe au lait AMBIANCE - 3 stars...well, there was an air of exclusion coupled with a marked indifference SERVICE - 2 stars...the problem area TOTAL - 2 stars...perhaps Rise & Ignore would be more accurate RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2NHtst6

The black sesame matcha is so unique! At first the matcha was a little too strong for me. It might be because that it wasn't well blended. But after a couple minutes I started to enjoy it more and more. Definitely a drink I'll come back for!! The breakfast sandwich was very good as well. The caramelized bacon pairs really well with avocado, egg, and spicy mayo. If you want to start fun your morning with some fun 100% recommend!! Ambiance is chill and service is normal :))

specialty latte heaven! I stopped by for the black sesame latte and ended up getting the black sesame matcha. It's an expensive latte for $6.25 but nice for an occasional treat. The rest of the regular coffee are pretty standard for SF pricing. $1 extra if you want non-dairy milk alternative. Black sesame matcha: Once you mix it well, there's a nice balance between the matcha and black sesame flavor. Reminds me a lot of the Hong Kong black sesame desserts. It was more of a dessert drink for me as it was on the sweeter side so I didn't finish the drink in one sitting. Not sure if it's from sitting too long or from being in the fridge but the black sesame got clumpy/gummy. Went back to normal after giving it a good stir. The matcha was okay, it definitely didn't taste like ceremonial grade matcha (doesn't look like it from the color). You could order through the barista or through their tablet which is pretty convenient when they're busy making drinks. I didn't stay but there are lots of seating and plenty of people doing work. They close at 1pm everyday so maybe I'll be motivated to wake up earlier to take advantage of the space they have :)

There iced coffee is really good! Stands out. I loved the service I received here earlier this morning. The vibe is right too. The coffee has a unique taste and stands out from the other places I've been too. I'd highly recommend this place if you're looking for a good coffee fix

Such a cute and bright cafe! The coffee is amazing and the flavors are so unique and fun! I also had the Turkey sandwich which was randomly so delicious! Highly recommend this place for coffee and/or a quick brunch bite!

Love this place! The sesame lattes are sooo rich, it could be honestly a meal! The matcha sesame latte was so rich with matcha, and honestly has never had matcha latte this full of richness. I had to stir it up as it tasted too bitter. Their brewed coffee and americano is pleasant, and also have enough work place. The only downside is they close early :(. But stylish, delicious coffee. Staff is friendly and look happy. Highly recommend!

I've walked past Rise & Grind locations throughout the city and decided to come in for a weekend coffee date. My standards for choosing a coffeeshop usually depend on whether they offer specialty lattes or tea lattes--their expansive menu featuring flavors like black sesame and cookie butter are right up my alley. I also typically look for a good light brunchy food option such as a breakfast sandwich or toast. In this regard, Rise & Grind checks off all my boxes. Seating is plentiful inside with a few small outdoor tables as well. The interior is spacious and well-lit. Very cozy! However it was pretty full when we stopped by around 10am because a lot of customers were posted up with laptops, books--a great study spot. We grabbed seating at the communal high-top table. There is a self-order kiosk that moves pretty quickly as well as a line to just order with a barista, but it seemed to move much more slowly as they were making drinks/food and running the register at the same time. My bf and I both ordered hot lattes to go. I got the creme brulee latte which advertised having a torched sugar topping, like you might see at a boba shop. While I did get a sugary taste with some grittiness, the "brûlée" part of the drink was already dissolved between the time my name was called and I took my cup back to my seat. Additionally the foam/crema component of both our lattes, which I argue is the primary reason I'd ever consider paying $6 for a professionally made coffee, was very disappointing. The result was a kind of amateur looking and tasting latte that I feel like I could made myself with a Nespresso machine. As snobby as that might sound, there are some really high quality third-wave coffeeshops in SF that I'll gladly pay an equal amount or more for (Home Coffee Roasters, Red Bay, etc.) so my expectations are high but not unfounded. The food was pretty tasty actually, which warrants the 4 stars total. My bf had the breakfast sandwich with no bacon and I had the turkey sandwich, which was very generous in portion size. I've seen avocado toasts in their past menu iterations so I'd be down to try that if they brought it back--I'd also give their coffee another try, but definitely in a different flavor or perhaps iced.

Must try: their sesame latte Why visit? I think this is a unique shop with a lot of creative menu items that you won't find anywhere else, their stuff are also kind and I appreciate the decor Protip: the sesame might be a little too strong for you

I came on Sunday morning w/ my sister & we both got a black sugar latte and shared a breakfast sandwhich. Probably the best breakfast sandwhich I ever had. It was toasted brioche bun w/ melted cheese, bacon, eggs, avocado w/ an aioli spread. That Sunday probably give it a 10/10. The best Sunday morning breakfast. I was raving the whole day about it to my family. Although, I came in the next day since I was in the area again. Ordered the same thing black sugar latte & shared a breakfast sandwich w/ my mom so she can try out "the best breakfast sandwhich". The black sugar latte never disappoints but the breakfast sandwhich was Unfortunately I was so disappointed. I was talking about it the whole Sunday & I took my mom to try but was let down. The brioche bun wasn't even good barely toasted (crumbly even), the cheese wasn't melted, barely any bacon in it, avocado wasn't ripe & the egg. For almost $10 I'm expecting it to be the same everytime. It was just a bad experience. A different girl made it but I can tell she was preoccupied. She looked mad making it & like my mom says "how you're feeling will always translate to the food your making" maybe it was a bad day for her? So I'll try it again in a few weeks update this review.

Came here for a bit of studying and coffee. Ordered the iced horchata latte. Pros: great place for studying (quiet), clean, good selection of specialty and non-specialty drinks. Customer service was good. Cons: place seemed to not have AC so studying on the quieter 2nd floor was not as pleasant. In my opinion, the horchata drink needed more flavor (perhaps cinnamon??)

Great coffee! Tried the mission chill. Multiple seating options! Just be mindful of 1pm closing time!

Finally a good work/study friendly coffee shop in SF that has outlets, WiFi, and parking pretty easily available. The booth seating is perfect and cozy to get work done and they come with outlets. The coffee is good but they don't have any pastries or small snacks which is a bit of a bummer. They have breakfast sandwiches but nothing light. I will definitely be coming back to work!

[4.5 stars] I love their selection of specialty drinks! This location has ample amount of seating to sip on your drink, catch up with a friend, or get some work done in the morning. Food / Drink: My favorite is an Iced Mission Chill, which is their version of a Vietnamese coffee. I wish there was an option for a larger size, but it's only served as an iced 12oz drink. Not to mention, they offer food items as well. Their breakfast sandwich was pretty good for $8.25. Aesthetic / Space: Booths, shared high table, and upstairs seating here. There is wi-fi and outlets throughout the space. The interior is unique with wooden tables, high ceilings, and a cool light fixture. Their logo is super nice too! I like how it's on their cups. Parking: Parking could be hit or miss, as you might need to circle around a couple times to find street parking.

A ton of tables and room to post up. Literally only one outlet(might be some in the upstairs seating area). Hard to rise and grind without laptop power. The drinks were good. Bagel sandwich standard, nothing to write home about. Bagels used are the more standard wholesale plain bagels. Skip ordering the sandwich. Service was quick. The playlist was all top-forties vibes. It is a good coffee shop for chilling. It gets great sunlight given that most of the exterior is windows facing the street.

I always drove by this spot on the way to work and finally went for it. I decided to get their breakfast sandwich and sesame latte. As you enter , it looks like a restaurant turned cafe as there are booths lined up similar to a diner. There doesn't seem to be any outlets by the booths. The sesame latte was what I imagined it to taste like. If you have Chinese black sesame dessert , it taste similar only less concentrated with milk. The breakfast sandwich was a bit disappointing. The presentation wasn't as nice as I thought it would be. Given the pricing of everything , I didn't expect the service to be the way it was. I wasn't able to finish the sandwich because it was very rich and there was too much aioli sauce. I felt like the staff didn't want to be there. No smile , no hello.

This is a really beautiful space! Especially to work/study at. I loved the Iced Horchata Latte. Very reminiscent of horchata in flavor. Love that it is double shot of espresso. This will be my new favorite coffee spot.

I've lived in SF for 7 years and never have I found a cafe I've loved so much. It's a bit more tucked away in a more residential part of the Mission, which is part of the reason I treasure it so much. There's always available seats and has the perfect amount of background noise. Loud enough so you don't feel bad meeting a friend here to chat, but also quiet enough to be a productive working space (plus good wifi and outlets!!). The space is beautifully designed with ample natural lighting. They have all the classic espresso drinks at reasonable prices, but also some creative ones (like a black sesame latte!) for the adventure seekers out there. Only drawback is that it closes at 1pm every day, but it's good motivation for me to attempt to be a morning person and get up early to fit in a few hours here. It's my favorite neighborhood coffee shop for good reason, and I'd highly recommend for locals and visitors alike.

The best horchata latte in the bay! They do run out of pastries so definitely get there at an earlier time. I also love this spot as a work from home spot! Sunlight comes in and they're always playing the best music (R&B/indie vibes)

A cute corner coffee shop. Was clean and had a cute design, as well as a bright and welcoming atmosphere. They didn't label the drinks or announce them so we had to ask who's coffee was who's and that although not a hard thing could of been fixed with a quick mark on the cups. There was a women who cleared her table and brought her cup to the counter and the gentleman hollered at her to come back and throw it away. It was a bit awkward because I looked around and didn't really see trash/recycling of anywhere to clear my table.

Crappy American diner food you'd get in a sports bar, mediocre coffee and bad vibeless music. Staff looks better suited for a Miami strip mall and not the mission, kind of depressed. But the interior is beautiful and most customers are Brainy so there's a a huge mismatch. Why spend money on such a nice place in one of the most educated neighborhoods in america then not hire the right staff and play good music or serve good food???? They get points for allowing meetups though! They just seem to be in the wrong place. It would work in Houston

I was looking for a cafe to get some work done and enjoy a beverage. I really liked their Thai Tea with espresso, a surprisingly good mix. The Wi-Fi was solid and there were plugs around. Rise & Grind has plenty of people working inside or meeting friends quickly. The baristas were pleasant and the bathroom was clean. My only thing is the focus of the menu is latte beverages and I don't often have a sweet tooth when I'm craving coffee so it couldn't be a regular stop for me, but certainly a treat.

One of my favorite coffee shops in the Mission for 2 reasons: their iced cookie butter latte and the seating. I basically only get the cookie butter latte. It's the perfect balance of sweet and creamy, but you can still taste the espresso. I would pass on the black sesame matcha, regular matcha, and chai latte. This is also a great spot to do work. There is always seating (upstairs seating as well), wifi, and outlets. They're only open till 1pm so it's a morning spot. Street parking like everywhere else in the Mission!

Ordered online for pickup & watched our coffees sit on the counter without being finished while they make other coffees until I asked if those were my coffees then they put ice in them & handed them to me. Not a huge deal at least they werent sitting with melting ice. Coffee was amazing, workers were nice, bathroom was clean & stocked.

This place has such unique drinks to try out. I tried the iced black sesame matcha and cookie butter latte. The black sesame matcha wasn't as good as I hoped. Half way through the drink it was super gummy/goey and I had to toss. I also don't think they use high quality matcha which sucks considering the price. The cookie butter latte was a lot better. Next time I go I'll probably just get that. Also wish they opened later, some people love a mid day pick me up! They have some improvement to make but I would try again :)

Cute cafe with ample seating! Had pretty high hopes for the coffee since they had so many different types of lattes. I got an iced cookie butter latte, however, it just didn't meet my expectations. It was less sweet than expected and tasted really weird and clumpy after a while. They were also out of sesame so I couldn't order the black sesame latte or the black sesame matcha. I think I would still come back to try the other lattes!

Low key breakfast place, with good pastries and good coffee flavors - vanilla and crème brûlée were really good. I also substituted the meat in one of their chicken sandwiches to make a vegetarian sandwich and it was okay. It was a bit drippy but still very filling.

It was my first time here and I loved everything about it! We arrived around 10am Monday morning with no line and VIP parking right in front. The establishment itself is very spacious with high ceilings and plenty of seating. I love booths and would definitely be a regular if I lived in the area. They have a very unique specialty menu that I have not seen offered anywhere else. I ordered the creme brûlée latte and my friends ordered the iced black sesame latte, iced mission chill, and mint cold brew. My favorite of those was the iced mission chill. While we were taking pictures, one of the employees suggested we take some in front of the flower wall (which was blocked) and went out of her way to move items so we could do so, so nice!

Cute ambiance and I like the variety of speciality lattes! I ended up getting the horchata latte which I enjoyed (tasted basically like a dirty chai). I will say it's a bit pricey, but what coffee shop in sf isn't? I wouldn't say I would particularly go out of my way to get this again but if I'm in the area would definitely come back to try some or their specialities!

Good latte and average breakfast sandwich. I came in today and found parking right out front. I can't say too much about later in the day as I would image parking would be more difficult. Was not really greeted by the staff. Promoted to order and it was made quickly. I ended up eating in my car. Latte was good! Sandwich was mediocre! It was pretty big and I devoured it but it's something you can make at home. The hard boiled eggs threw me off because it was cold.. I'll be back only if a friend wanted to. They have unique drinks but I'm on a kick right now to try out other coffee spots.

Came here based on other's reviews of the breakfast sandwich. It is not good. The place is otherwise clean and the coffee is fine, so it gets 3 stars overall, but there are many other places to get much better breakfast sandwiches.

I didn't want to be that person who comes in 10 minutes before closing but I was. I ordered from the tablet and got a cookie butter latte. The staff was really nice and my drink very fast. I did wish they mixed it a little more so I could really taste the cookie butter.

AMAZING iced lattes here. horchata latte was 10/10 so good. iced black sesame matcha was interesting. very thick and hard to mix up - the black sesame portion is on the bottom and doesn't want to move making it hard to drink by the end. Lots of tasty looking options on the menu. The inside is really spacious and beautiful, love all the natural light! Will definitely be coming back here. Only wish they were open later as I love to get my caffeine fix in the afternoon and they close at 1.

Really like the ambiance at Rise & Grind, it's spacious and cozy and I feel like I can just bring my laptop and stay here all day. The coffee menu is pretty big, I got a hot sesame latte. It's pretty unique and tho I wouldn't get it again, I'd say they have good coffee. My bf got an iced hazelnut latte and I definitely like his ;)

Great seating options, especially with the bar at the window. However, the coffee is very mediocre + no "for here" cups, so your cup gets cold if you dine in.

Very good coffee, food, and ambience!! Staff was also very friendly and welcoming. Will come back here.

I like that Rise & Grind has some unique selection of caffeine drinks on their menu. I was honestly having a hard time to decide which one to try. Most seem kind of sweet, so I went with the iced version of the black sesame latte, and it was definitely the right choice as it had subtle taste of black sesame and not overwhelmingly sweet. I wish the upstairs seating was open, but they do have good amount of seating and some outlets. Some people seem to be working from here and they have wifi as well. I will be back to try more of their drinks and maybe food next time I am in town.

Awesome coffee shop in the city with some interesting coffee specialties. I definitely want to explore their menu more. I got the cookie butter latte and my girlfriend got the crème brûlée latte. I'd say the cookie butter latte had just a hint of cookie butter. It could've been sweeter, but to be completely honest, I haven't found any coffee shop to get this flavor right with the correct balance. The crème brûlée latte was okay. It was really cool how they hit the top of the foam with the torch, but I felt this drink was missing the actual crème brûlée top flavor. Can't wait to go back to try everything else. I'd definitely come back.