The Emerald Lounge

Located in the lobby of 1000 Van Ness. Elegant seating space. No Wi-Fi. Selection of freshly brewed tea and coffee available. The Masala tea is well made as is the Earl Grey Matcha. Friendly staff. Quick and efficient service. No validated parking as Yelp indicates. Some street parking nearby.

Delicious drinks in a gorgeous setting. The owner, Becky, is passionate about the drinks she serves and the flavors she chooses. She told me about her process for developing elderflower mocha and the drink did not disappoint, 10/10!

Lovely little cortado and friendly folks. So happy they’ve moved in after this theater sat vacant for ages (shout out to D3 rep Danny Sauter). Plenty of tables and seats if you need caffeine and a stunning place to type up your thoughts.

Ladies and gents, get your caffeine- and sustenance-starved butts to The Emerald Lounge. Surroundings: Classy in the beautiful, lux 1921 historic building sense. Beautiful upholstered couches and chairs and sleek leather Mad Men-style chairs live side-by-side in stylish luxury to host your bum. Marble tables await your beverage, pastry and sandwich as determined by the offerings of the day. Don't sleep on: The Guava Danish. ***WHOA***. I say, get this if they have it! The very charming Lounge owner shared it is her favorite. I can see why. I think I have only had some mild guava in some Odwalla multi-fruit amalgamation smoothie, but this, readers, it's a new world. I got it warmed up today and I think it's the best pastry I have ever had, no joke. And I do not joke about carbs. Worth your indulgence. Quench your thirst with: The iced cherry soda drink (sorry, I do not know its formal name but scroll down if needed to order!). DELICIOUS. I even borrowed my husband's fork to fish out the fresh cherries from the crushed ice. Definite farmer's market epicness. Note: My iPhone photos today do not do true justice to these treats, but believe me, you should try them! :-D

i got their strawberry matcha and a guava danish. the matcha was a whopping $13, but i wanted to try it nonetheless. i won’t be getting it again because i could barely taste the matcha and the price. the danish was tasty though. i’ll come back and try one of their espresso drinks. the baristas were very friendly and there’s a lot of seating inside.

The matcha here is amazing! And so are the staff :) The owner really is passionate about high quality and natural ingredients, she doesn’t use any artificial sweeteners either. 10/10 recommend the matcha.

My friend and I stopped by on our walk to acai bowls and both got iced coffees to go. The coffee was amazing and so is the interior, it’s so beautiful and historic. Will definitely be back to sit down and enjoy the architecture!

Overpriced and not worth it. My drink was so flavorless and pale. Also, this place doesn't have WiFi. The staff is very sweet, but it doesn't compensate for the price they charge for underwhelming drinks.

best matcha I've had in SF. staff is very knowledgeable on the matcha making process and it comes out excellent every time. my personal fav is the strawberry matcha. super cute ambiance, definately a one of a kind dining experience!

I was excited to the Emerald Lounge open up as a new cafe specializing in curated lattes and matcha. I heard good things about the Earl Grey Matcha and knew I had to stop by. I came on a Friday morning and this cafe was empty. It's located in a lovely 1920s historic building that used to be an AMC theatre but the neighborhood isn't the best. There are nice lounge chairs as well as a few tables to stay for a bit. We got the vanilla bean latte (per our barista's recommendation) and the earl grey latte. Loved that you can adjust the sweetness and alternative milks is complimentary. The vanilla bean latte was nice and strong with a subtle vanilla flavor. The earl grey matcha is really what you have to try. The earl grey syrup is subtle and works really well with the matcha. It only comes iced so I'd recommend asking for less ice so the matcha flavor isn't diluted but otherwise it's has a great bergamot and floral aroma without being artificial and not too sweet (we asked for less syrup)! Just note that there isn't wifi available if you're looking for a place to work but the seating is really cute and it would be a great spot to catch up with friends especially as the building seems fairly quiet.

quiet seating space kind staff pretty to go cups no parking $8 gong on $9 mocha that doesn't even taste good (has elderflower and cardamom).. tastes more like an experiment I was not impressed and I won't be returning

Ladies and gents, get your caffeine- and sustenance-starved butts to The Emerald Lounge. Surroundings: Classy in the beautiful, lux 1921 historic building sense. Beautiful upholstered couches and chairs and sleek leather Mad Men-style chairs live side-by-side in stylish luxury to host your bum. Marble tables await your beverage, pastry and sandwich as determined by the offerings of the day. Don't sleep on: The Guava Danish. ***WHOA***. I say, get this if they have it! The very charming Lounge owner shared it is her favorite. I can see why. I think I have only had some mild guava in some Odwalla multi-fruit amalgamation smoothie, but this, readers, it's a new world. I got it warmed up today and I think it's the best pastry I have ever had, no joke. And I do not joke about carbs. Worth your indulgence. Quench your thirst with: The iced cherry soda drink (sorry, I do not know its formal name but scroll down if needed to order!). DELICIOUS. I even borrowed my husband's fork to fish out the fresh cherries from the crushed ice. Definite farmer's market epicness. Note: My iPhone photos today do not do true justice to these treats, but believe me, you should try them! :-D Parking: If you cannot find paid street parking, there is the very close 1000 Van Ness Garage, entrance located at 950 O'Farrell Street, open Monday-Thursday 7am-11pm, Friday-Saturday 7am-12:30am and Sunday 7am-11pm.

The space and service are both top notch, but my matcha was not something I'd go back for alone. I got the earl grey matcha latte with almond milk and the cold foam was so light that I couldn't really taste it. The drink mostly tasted like honey and almond milk. There was some earl grey flavor coming through, but very weak matcha. There were tons of beautiful chairs and tables and it seems like a nice space to hang out and read a book, but if I went back I'd go for a coffee. Also, the prices are high ($8.69 for a drink).

This is where you can get an earl grey matcha! If you know, you know - this is an iconic historic building in the city. Previously an active movie theater, this fairly new renovated area is now functioning as an immersive lounge with beautifully cozy interior, perfect for unwinding. Their cafe menu features drinks and bites that are locally sourced and well curated with seasonal ingredients and no processed sugars. The earl grey matcha consists of fresh, fragrant tea that is then house made into a syrup and also added to their cold foam topping. Overall the drink was a smooth blend of flavor without being too sweet. Service from staff is super friendly!

Located in the lobby of 1000 Van Ness. Elegant seating space. No Wi-Fi. Selection of freshly brewed tea and coffee available. The Masala tea is well made as is the Earl Grey Matcha. Friendly staff. Quick and efficient service. No validated parking as Yelp indicates. Some street parking nearby.

A true gem of a cafe! The ambience is incredibly elegant, and I love their commitment to the emerald theme, down to the dark green napkins and takeaway bags. The staff was friendly, and the latte and chocolate croissant were top-notch. I would have been happy to see any kind of establishment bringing the space back to life, but I'm ecstatic to find that it's what seems to be one of the best cafes in the city.

We chose this coffee shop because we wanted to be in a beautiful environment where we would enjoy our drinks. The staff was so kind and welcoming, they went above and beyond by serving our drinks to us and offering to bring anything else we might need. As someone who used to be a barista, I can confidently say I've never had drinks this good as they were crafted perfectly and tasted incredible. The atmosphere was absolutely beautiful, which is what initially drew us in, but the quality of the drinks and service are what made this such a memorable stop. I left seriously impressed and will be telling everyone about this place! Beware it is a little pricey but that is to be expected as most every other place in the city is as well!

Interior is absolutely gorgeous, servers are kind and working hard, and the price isn't bad either. Lots of seating for reading or working. My brother got the chai which came with a little cookie and said it was good. I got the parfait which was super sour, but had strawberry jam/sweetened oats on top. There are sunflower seeds in the oats, just a heads up. It's definitely not for everybody because it doesn't taste pleasant. Both were a little small but at least it wasn't like $10 per item, it was $6.5 and $7 respectively. I would come back exclusive to work but not for the menu items I got this time.

I don't usually write reviews but this place took my breath away This place just opened but I think it's already the best coffee spot in the city. The coffee and food is amazing and the location BEAUTIFUL!!! The Elderflower Mocha & the Earl Grey Matcha are personal favorites drinks. Their avocado toast is my current addiction. It looks so simple but damn it's so good.

So happy with this place. I actually stumbled upon it as I was going somewhere else. Great coffee and amazing ambiance! The lady helping us order gave a great recommendation! She also checked in after we were done to see how we enjoyed her recommendation.....can't wait to come back

Very comfortable.... furnishings inviting and makes me want to stay longer Excellent staff.

Great coffee and service!! The owner is amazing and enjoys explaining her creations to her customers. The space and building is beautiful as well. Highly recommend!!

Its an absolutely stunning setting and it's the place to meet friends for a delicious matcha or coffee. I'm so delighted not one guest was on their computer, too! I gave it four stars as it could use several more food options. There are plenty of sweets along with couple of quiche and sandwich choices. Maybe considering some healthy yogurt/granola cups or salads would entice me to return for lunch.

New favorite matcha spot!! The earl gray matcha is only sweetened with honey and was delicious! Such a cool space and great quiet area for reading or working

Read about this place on Reddit this morning and decided to check it out. Glad to hear the movie theater is coming back and to see the ré-purposing of this portion of the building for lounging and snacking. Feels like a European train station. Most importantly, coffee is delicious. Bonus, I got the spicy Indian street food veggie sandwich. Could not be happier. Serious treat. Staff was uber kind. Will be back.

Beautiful space, friendly staff, and a delicious vanilla latte! I'm glad it's finally open!