SPRO - Mission Dolores/Castro

Cafe · Mission Dolores

SPRO - Mission Dolores/Castro

Cafe · Mission Dolores

500 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114

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Modern, pared-down spot for specialty java drinks & inventive takes on breakfast & lunch fare.

500 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114 Get directions

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"SPRO is known for its playful and inventive coffee drinks. Beyond the usual roster of lattes, mochas, and pour-overs, coffee drinkers can explore options like the Cold Fashioned, which takes cold brew and mixes it with orange bitters and gum syrup, topped with a Luxardo cherry and a flamed orange twist. There are three locations to choose from, including a Mission Bay outpost and a spot in the Tenderloin, along with this location on Church Street." - Paolo Bicchieri

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@infatuation

"Wifi: Yes If you’re trying to make an important deadline but want to enjoy a nice sidewalk patio while you’re suffering, go to SPRO. This mini-chain is known for creative drinks like a red velvet mocha, a sangria cold brew, and an activated charcoal latte. They have three locations in the city, but the Mission-Castro spot is the best for working on a sunny day. The interior is a bit clinical, but there are huge floor-to-ceiling windows and some outlets if you need to recharge before you head back outside to see the city unfold as you wonder why you have to make a third presentation this week. " - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez

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@infatuation

"If you’re trying to make an important deadline but want to enjoy a nice sidewalk patio while you’re suffering, go to SPRO. This mini-chain is known for creative drinks like a red velvet mocha, a sangria cold brew, and an activated charcoal latte. They have three locations in the city, but the Mission-Castro spot is the best for working on a sunny day. The interior is a bit clinical, but there are huge floor-to-ceiling windows and some outlets if you need to recharge before you head back outside to see the city unfold as you wonder why you have to make a third presentation this week." - Ricky Rodriguez

SPRO Review - Mission - San Francisco - The Infatuation

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@eater

"If the Bay Area is home to pioneering minds in coffee, then SPRO must be the ones keeping the pioneers of the pioneers caffeinated. This “coffee lab” has a Spark Social outpost and one near Mission Dolores Park, both of which dish out truly wild coffee drinks. The Cold Fashioned, one of many mocktails and latte riffs, features cold brew, orange bitters, gum syrup, flamed orange twist, luxardo cherry – on the rocks, of course." - Paolo Bicchieri

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Jerry Cheung

Google

SPRO's vibe is chill, study café. The lo-fi hip hop in the background as well as SPRO's location in the calmer part of the Mission makes this a prime spot to get some work done or do some reading. I really enjoyed the mardi gras I ordered as well as the blueberry mochi waffle. The Mardi Gras had a special refreshing and herbal taste and the blueberry mochi waffle retained the gelatinous texture of mochi while still being crispy on the outside. Side note: this café has, by far, the nicest restroom of any café I have ever been to. It's decked with an expensive looking bidet and the restroom in general feels like I'm in a spa. Overall, I think SPRO is a great spot to switch things up from your typical cafés.

Gemma Boothroyd

Google

Had a very lovely morning at SPRO. Busy and buzzy, a great spot for working 💻 The baristas are warm and friendly — which makes for a terrific atmosphere! The spro itself was rich and cocoa-y, absolutely delicious. Overnight oats were exactly what I hoped for! Creamy and a good portion size. Will absolutely be back! And a special shoutout to the 3 blueberries that come with the coffee cup 🫐 Adorable!

Kathy Li

Google

SPRO is my favorite cafe in a city with many great options. You can see from my photos (not even everything I've ordered, apparently I consumed my food every time without taking a photo first) that I keep coming back, and have ordered most of the menu. The coffee and tea menu is divine. Not only is it the most creative list of coffee and latte variations that I've seen, they are impressively all well executed. Great sourcing of ingredients, additional components are made in house, no synthetically flavored syrups. Try the spro on its own with a few berries to complement, too. You won't get a burnt or overly acidic pull of espresso here, all the flavors are balanced and the staff are regularly calibrating things. Speaking of the staff, they are fantastic. The owners have put in so much care, curating not just a great food and drink selection but also a talented and friendly team. Whether I come with a friend or by myself, every visit to SPRO is a good one. Bonus: Great dog spotting! There's a lil menu for the pups 💜

Аlisa Paludeti

Google

Lovely little coffee shop super close to Dolores Park. Really like their modern interior and large drink menu! Tried strawberry fields and it was super refreshing and flavorful. Salmon sandwich was to the point as well! Mild salty salmon, cream cheese, capers and lettuce - ideal proportions and great taste. Like outdoor seating when it’s sunny. The service is fast. They bring your order to your table even if you seat outside. Highly recommended!

Brice

Google

Solid coffee and menu (and well-labeled vegan / vegetarian items), but so popular that the place had a bit of a wait because they were understaffed

Alice Yeh

Google

Absolutely delicious food that blew my mind (loved everything but top favorites are Mash Up and Strawberry Guava Mochi Waffles). Best coffee hands down with extensive and unique menu. Wonderful service and wonderful people. Living two blocks away is officially dangerous for my wallet.

Jess Liu

Google

I tried their fifty shades which is great! The earl gray milk tea is flavorful.

Wally

Google

Expensive but SO good and effective caffeine. Tried their orange blossom latte (iced) and it was perfect. Good amount of flavor without being overwhelming. Would get it again in a heartbeat and also willing to try their other coffee items!