UPFORDAYZ Cafe & Bakery

I love this coffee shop! The atmosphere is lovely. Owners are great. Especially Musa who is very welcoming and warm! He has a new recommendation every time and makes sure the food is made with great care and quality. I love trying out everything on their menu, but my personal favorite is Randy’s favorite sandwich. Their ingredients are fresh and perfectly balanced! Bonus points for beautiful presentation!

Now that's a coffee. Cozy little place and offers really good coffee and breakfast, and lunch. If you have kiddos, make sure to get the Sam's shake. My kids are on a picky side, and they love this strawberry vanilla shake. They can't have enough of it. I really enjoyed the ham sandwich, and the bread that they use is so good. Make sure to give this place a try when you're in San Francisco.

Last Friday,I ordered two drinks here. My drink was fine, but for some reason, my friend's cappuccino was only three-quarters full. My friend noticed the weight was off as soon as she received it, opened it, and discovered the discrepancy. Because we had to work, we didn't have time to go back and argue with him. My friend told me the cappuccino wasn't good either, and it even made her throat feel uncomfortable for no apparent reason. Overall, the experience wasn't good. Furthermore, as a coffee shop, not providing bags for customers buying more than two drinks seems like poor service. There's a sign at the entrance urging people to "support local businesses," but they didn't provide basic service. I don't know if others have encountered the same situation. Because I'm Asian, I could feel that his attitude was significantly different from the elderly white man who ordered in front of me. In my opinion, if they want more customers , they should adjust their mindset and not emotionally blackmail people to support local businesses. And if they don't welcome Asians, they should just write it down; then we wouldn't go in. While Starbucks' coffee isn't the best, their service is generally of a certain standard. And Starbucks is cheaper than theirs. My conclusion is ,if you are Asian ,don’t go to this coffee shop.

The food and service was great! There is a nice variety of options on the menu. Excellent presentation, immaculate, and friendly staff. They just need more seating away from the direct sunlight or shades.

This place is phenomenal. Best people and coffee. Charming, cheery and local. If you’re a coffee person this place is for you. Unique in house coffee roasts with rich ingredient stories. Bakery and food top notch staples. They always introduce new items to discover. Pizza croissant, juice, sandwiches, seasonal drinks, good black coffee. Great place to work, read, meet up with friends. Indoor and outdoor seating.

We got their regular iced latte and the hazelnut cold foam cold brew (I think lol). I’ve been really into coffee this year which is a bit strange as I’ve always disliked drinking coffee growing up. Taste buds really do change! I normally just get a simple iced latte and that’s what I got here.

Love love love this spot!!!! I get my green juices (and they are so generous and accept all of my substitutions) and coffee here. The food and drinks are so solid and leaves me feeling great and uplifted. They have the friendliest crew too. My to go spot in the mission!

Cute little cafe. Mango matcha latte was delish.

I'm a teacher at the school across the street (Buena Vista Horace Mann) and I regularly come here for a quick iced coffee (or hot coffee) as they have some of the best roasted coffee in the city! Additionally, the customer service is always superb, and their food options (e.g. bowls, smoothies) are healthy and filling, and can be counted on for some amazing macros and a colorful, nutritious meal in a saturated Valencia street food scene. 10/10 would highly recommend as your new work spot, to folks visiting the city, etc.

I saw UpForDayz while walking through the Mission and decided to try the iced passion fruit latte, which is one of their seasonal specials, with whole milk. I like that once you mix the flavors up, the passion fruit syrup is so strong, that you can taste the tropical fruity flavor with every sip even with the coffee. I would say the coffee itself isn't particularly remarkable however. They were sold out of rose unfortunately, since I wanted to try the rose latte, which was another seasonal drink. They also currently have seasonal peach lattes, mango lattes, and peach matcha latte. I was originally tempted to get one of their fruity matcha lattes but decided against it after seeing some negative reviews of the matcha. I was also eyeing their flavored lattes and cold brews so might go for one of those next time. They have a bathroom, no code or key required.

Ordered the strawberry latte, and it was definitely a miss. The strawberry flavor was a jelly that did not mix/dissolve and the drink was too sweet & not balanced. Also got the mint ginger & it was nicely refreshing & pretty mild!

Matcha was really gross. I did a strawberry matcha and the strawberry clumped really bad. Drank pure sugar and made my stomach upset as a result. I went early in the morning, the environment was really stuffy. I couldn't imagine sitting down and working there. Threw away my overpriced $7 instead of making myself sick. Won't be returning.

Plenty of seats and selection of sandwiches and beverages to choose from. There's an outlet by the seats by the window. You'll need to purchase an item before you can get the wifi. The matcha was not good, it was powdery and really milky. My friend ordered a sandwich which was a bit dry. If you still have liquid in your drink, you can give it back to the counter for them to dispose. I don't think I would come back but you can give them a try!

Thursday Feb 5, 11.15am Friendly, unassuming place with regulars getting their to-go coffee & take-out lunches. The beverage menu is extensive, and all the pics looked yummy. I waded through the usual laptop encampment, and thankfully found an open table. The friendly, helpful person at the register patiently walked me through the menu despite me holding up the next person in line. Apologies, I wasn't expecting so many options. Be still my heart, Avocado Toast actually toasted! I don't know why cafes in this city don't just call it an open faced sandwich if they don't like their toaster. Anyway, the Avocado Toast was delicious. I highly recommend. Sorry, I took off some of the greens & ignored the chips. I like savoring the taste of a perfectly ripe avocado without distractions. I wish the food was presented more aesthetically on a reusable plate for dining in, although I appreciate the need for speed, and less work for the kitchen. UpForDays is a solid choice on Valencia street. Support Local!

I came across this place last year and the coffee, sandwiches and staff here are all amazing. Highly recommend.

This place is great! I've been coming here since they opened and I'm so happy that they are booming and have a second location! The owners and staff are always so nice. The owners are always helpful and kind. They have interesting menu items and even have sandwiches and smoothies. I ordered a hot strawberry mocha and it was delicious! It's on the sweet side but not tooo sweet to drink. The strawberry tasted kinda like jam to me. I enjoyed it! I also ordered an almond croissant which paired perfectly! There are a lot of seating there with a great view for people watching since it's right in the corner on Valencia. It's also very close to CCSF Mission Campus so it's a great location for a quick lunch or caffeine boost. Good place to study or meet with a friend with plenty of sunlight from their wall of windows! Great spot- definitely recommend!

Good coffee point in the Mission with wifi and plenty of chairs and tables if you're looking to kill an hour or two. I was here on a Monday and it was pretty empty from 8-10am while I waited for my pup to get groomed down the block. There was a pretty steady trickle in of people coming in just for grab and go coffee and some Doordashers. There seemed to be a handful of regulars who the baristas knew by name, which added to the friendly atmosphere of the cafe. The music is a bit loud, so not great for taking calls but if you bring your noise cancels it would be great environment to just get some focused work time in (or write a few Yelp reviews!) I ordered the oatmeal bowl (oatmeal, banana, strawberry, pumpkin seeds) and a matcha latte. To be honest, neither were amazing..the oatmeal was a bit undercooked. I would definitely stick to coffee if you're a coffee drinker and some of the other breakfast menu items!

I've had UpForDayz on my list of places to work from café at and just got around to it. It did not disappoint. There was sufficient seating for individuals or small groups, and the WiFi was fast and reliable. I ordered the Queen of Green signature juice to sip on while working, and it was everything I wanted in a green juice: slightly sweet but not too sweet, savory, creamy, frothy, and not bitter. One thing worth noting is that despite being remote work friendly, this place is not conducive to taking calls or being in meetings on Zoom. While I was here, it got very noisy between the sounds of the blender, music, construction outside, and occasional trucks and motorcycles roaring by. This did not affect my work, as I didn't have any meetings to attend, but just know it's more of a place to power out some independent work or catch up with a friend or two.

We got their regular iced latte and the hazelnut cold foam cold brew (I think lol). I've been really into coffee this year which is a bit strange as I've always disliked drinking coffee growing up. Taste buds really do change! I normally just get a simple iced latte and that's what I got here.

Quality ingredients, quick service, cute atmosphere (bonus points for Christmas decorations), and a great price! There are tons of options for drinks - matcha, tea, coffee, smoothies, juice, etc - so will need to come back and try other things!

If you're looking for a cute coffee shop to get some work done, you should check out UpForDayz! There is plenty of seating inside with wifi and OUTLETS too. I got a mango matcha latte and it was very refreshing and not too sweet, made just the way I asked. They have great music inside (throwbacks) too. There is also plenty of natural light so you don't feel stuck inside working. Would highly recommend!

Super cute cafe on Valencia St. with nice windows allowing for amazing sunlight during the day. I came to meet my friends on a Thursday afternoon and it wasn't too busy. The person in the front was helpful with all of my questions for the different drinks I was curious about. I ended up going with the White Shakeratto - which has milk, espresso, and molasses for sweetener. It came out to $7.15 before tip. It was good, but I would want to try to order a diff drink next time I go. Overall 4 stars because service was outstanding, store was clean, and the coffee was good.

I'm reviewing one thing and one thing only: the banana caramel iced latte! Holy hell! Who would've thought smashed banana would work so well in an iced latte but it's one of the yummiest drinks I've had and I've had many coffee drinks over the years including all the specialty drinks from ritual, sight glass, four barrel, etc. The latte is $7 so this is a treat but I will say it's not too sweet, the caffeine still hits and the espresso is good!

This is my favorite coffee shop in SF. I can only drink decaf coffee and I have tried about 30 different decaf beans and Up For Dayz are the best. They don't have the strange metallic / bitter taste other decafs have. They taste just as delicious as the regular! I buy them to make at home but I love them in the cafe also. I also love Rhonda's favorite and AB&+J. The staff is extremely friendly and I love popping in to say hi. Highly recommend! Walk by all the other cafes in the mission and come here!

I've been trying to find a place to study with good drinks and this place is pretty good! I like the environment and they had a good amount of seating. I ordered the strawberry matcha which was a solid matcha, as they are really hit or miss. Staff was friendly and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves while at the cafe! I'm looking forward to bringing my boyfriend and friends here!

Got the iced mocha with extra chocolate, it only comes in one size, which is the larger coffee cup (probably to make room for ice). They made this to my liking, still chocolatey even after the ice melted. The order process was quick and easy, service was friendly, hardly a wait for my drink to be ready, and the environment was bright and welcoming. Though they have a bit of indoor and outdoor seating, most seats were taken on a Sunday around noon time (we did find a table, but it didn't matter cuz we ended up taking our order to go anyway).

First notice, Barista with red hair was courteous, kind and professional. Croissants are $7 but are pretty damn good thats why i gave 2 stars, anyways... I came in there to buy an almond croissant yesterday so i could use the toilet. Today I came in and asked if I could use the toilet again and was told I could, then the "blue shirt" down in the picture held me up before I entered the restroom and said it was for customers only, I said I am a customer, then proceeded to let me use the toilet. As I am walking out and she said "thank you" in a sarcastic manner, then decided to turn her back and murmur to her coworker about me, I turn back and said excuse me? Then a customer intervened and assured me that she only said "thank you." She then yells "turn around and get the hell out of my coffee shop." I then told the customer that not everything is as it seems. ‍ Shortly after this I ran into the same customer who intervened and he apologized for intervening because he didn't realize that she was in the wrong, him and I are actually friends now. Another customer also sided with me and said that its not the first time this barista has acted unprofessionally. I don't understand why she felt like speaking to me that way. I wasn't rude or anything, just needed to leak. I don't usually write bad reviews or reviews at all but being treated like a peasant wont pass with me. I wasn't going to write this but my gut told me to. Bless

Ordered the black iced coffee that was slightly over extracted leaving some bitterness that lingered a bit long. Service was friendly and the ambience was great! It's a cozy spot to remote work or do afternoon reading.

Parking took 10 minutes to find a block and a half away on a Friday mid-morning. I found a free spot by a nearby church. Menu was unique and had lots of items I'd love to come back and try but I probably won't come here often given I don't live close and the parking was a nightmare. So many matcha drinks! Ended up trying a hazelnut foam coffee which was really good. The caffeine hit me quick. Love that they used paper cups instead did plastic. Also helps insulate the cold drinks. I think I got the "Rhonda's favorite" open face sandwich toast thing. It was messy as hell to eat with stuff falling everywhere but it was tasty and made with fresh ingredients. Some wall plugs available for working with the free WiFi but the place could use some fans or air flow. It got hot in there, especially with the large windows with the sun beaming through. Some sitting and standing tables which was nice! One bathroom, decently clean. If parking was easier and I'd live closer I would definitely return!

5 stars for the pastries, have truly enjoyed a chocolate croissant and morning bun which were very delicious. Not so many stars for the coffee. I've had the regular coffee latte that didn't even taste like coffee. I had also ordered it with some add shots of espresso which I doubt they had even put in it because not only did it not taste like coffee, I was not upfordayz and felt still super tired all day. I've also had their standard drip coffee. Honest to god, McDonalds has better coffee. I think we are being fooled and played on this because the reviews of this place are pretty raving, but the drip coffee taste like the free coffee you get at the sorry excuse for a continental breakfast at a 2 star hotel. It's not good plain and simple. Buyer beware with your money, prices are steep for truly mediocre coffee.

Staff is great! Best spot to stop out after a workout for one of their delicious protein shakes. Definitely try their avocado toasts as well! And for a snack, excellent chocolate croissants!

I'm genuinely shocked at the overall rating because all the drinks we had were lackluster. On the menu, the drinks sound creative or solid. However, upon tasting: White blueberry tea: the most disappointing drink. Though I know white tea is light, this was actually paying $5 for iced water. The attached picture is not boba...it's actual blueberries. I tried smashing the fruit for flavor, but it did nothing Strawberry matcha latte: a tried & true flavor complement that fell flat. Don't expect it to taste anything like Boba Guys, Matcha Maiko, or literally any other chain. The color of the matcha also hints at the quality Lychee sparkling matcha: very subtle taste for both matcha and lychee Spearmint cold brew coffee: nice presentation, similar to Philz mint mojito but nowhere comparable in flavor Berry smoothie: watery and not cold?! I rarely let a smoothie go to waste, but couldn't even finish it Chicory cold brew: fleeting chicory taste aka a normal cold brew Espresso tonic: a little bit more sour/acidic than preferred Latte: standard Our group of 8 was rooting for at least one drink to live up to its almost perfect rating. I give it some stars for nice sunlight and ample seating. *Update to business response: This review was written to express the collective opinions of a group and highlight the discordance in taste vs rating. Again, we were rooting for one good drink out of eight. I am aware of what good quality white tea and matcha tastes like. You can use natural ingredients and still have flavorful drinks. Please consider incorporating your suggestions into your recipes, and thank you for looking to improve.

One of the few coffee shops around that offers chicory in an iced coffee. I love the yellow tones In the cafe and the general vibes. Great spot and I will definitely be back!

This is nice place. I ordered here several times while working in the area. I tried the smoothies, coffee, oatmeal bowl, and sandwiches and they all were great. "Eat with purpose" and "the moon kiss" were my favorite. Staff was friendly and attentive

Cute cafe along Valencia with a large menu and several seats inside. I've passed this place a few times as it's within a small radius from so many popular restaurants like Senor Sisig and Alnico, so it's a perfect place to pick up drinks after lunch in the area. I got the blueberry matcha latte, which is a tangy and less sweet counterpart to the classic strawberry matcha latte. The blueberry jam was fresh and their matcha was creamy and strong - I was decently surprised at the quality of their matcha. It was decently balanced with the jam in terms of sweetness and proportion.

I came here and it's sooo welcoming, pleasant. From taking my order to receiving my order. I believe the smoothie I ordered *take me away* was a delicious blueberry smoothie, I'd order it again. As for the store itself, its bright & cozy place just to unwind.

Cute little place with lots of sunlight! Decent amount of seating, only like one outlet and has wifi. Strawberry matcha latte 10/10 pretty sweet but good matcha flavor. Avocado toast 9/10 delicious but pomegranate was a little old. Love that they have the pea snacks as well. Great place to study, work, chat, read. Friendly staff and good vibes :))

I needed to stop somewhere to wait for someone to meet me in the Mission. I found this cafe to stop in for a moment. I bought a mocha with oat milk to start the day. Very tasty and love the bitter smooth flavor of the coffee, and their choice of oat milk. The person who took care of me was polite and patient (I was really indecisive about my choice in caffeine). The color scheme has a bright pop to it that definitely gives me that get up and go vibe and not get too cozy. The bathroom here is clean and they and they keep it tidy and stocked. I would definitely come back for a cup of coffee or a quick sit down with a friend.

I finally came to Up For Dayz and got a Chai Latte. It was the perfect blend of sweetness and spice. The servers were very kind, which is always welcome in these times. I'll definitely be back to try one of their many delicious coffee drinks! Keep the Boycott of Rhymes w Far Yucks and go to Up For Dayz!!

Update. This place is not very good. Paid $3.75 for a small cup of watered down medium roast drip coffee. It had no richness in flavor, nothing special about it as they tout. At that price coffee is usually more complex and stronger. Maybe the good reviews are about the espresso drinks? In any case no need to return with all the amazing craft coffee out there.

Great spot to sit and do work! Free wifi, good seating, outlets to charge your devices. I love the drinks here, their flavored cold brews are super good, and make this place unique compared to other spots in the area. I've had the hazelnut coldbrew and the coconut and honey coldbrew, and both were delicious and refreshing. The staff is lovely and helpful as well. I was already into Upfordayz, but the fact that they provided me such a comfortable place for me to do work cemented my love for this place.

Quick Summary: - Coffee is not sour - Seats along the windows - all-gender bathroom at the end of the cafe - Seasonal drink menus placed near the entrance - After you are done, clean your sitting area and throw your items into the trash bin located near the entrance It was peak afternoon, when we visited this cafe. This was in our radar to go this weekend, and I was so happy I have went. There are seats along the window side and the right is where you can view the menu and place an order. The staff here kindly explained me what some of the drinks, I was curious of, are like. After something thinking and some whimsical decisions, I decided on the summer seasonal drink, an iced banana latte and the omg sandwich. That day was truly warm, so hearing iced coffee was a greater choice than hot. The coffee arrived first and then the sandwich later. You know, I never had a latte with banana puree before, but this was really good. Also, I like banana. This definitely cleared the wear from the summer heat away. Couple minutes in the drink, I was called for the sandwich. This arrived in a yellow takeout box. Inside, there was an open faced sandwich cut diagonally in half, and the other half of the box contains green peas chips. The omg sandwich was nice! The overall taste is punchy sour from the lemon, and then the creaminess of the avocado and the pomegranate seeds. It's hard to tell from the photo because I took an aerial shot, but the bread is thick. It's almost an inch thick, so it held up the avocado and egg slices. It also absorbed all the olive oil and lemon juice, so it's an overall juicy (and napkins are encouraged) eating experience.

I ordered a iced caramel cold brew and marble loaf. The service was fine but the drink was bland. I also found the loaf flavorless and dry. Disappointing.

Love this place. The chipotle chicken sandwich and Stress Relief smoothie are very good, and the staff is so friendly and welcoming.

Have walked by this place a few times and finally decided to go in this morning. Grabbed a banana iced latte and a affogato...ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL. I was sad when I finished my affogato lol if it wouldn't make me a superball, I would've gotten another! And the pricing, gotta love that. Fair size drinks for fair price, and in that neighborhood, is difficult sometimes. Definitely going back to try more things!

We ordered the lychee matcha sparkler here. It was a bit lacking in terms of matcha flavor with the lychee being a bit overpowering, but it was nice and refreshing nonetheless. The cafe itself has large windows, which made it quite warm and the sun was a bit uncomfortable at times. There was a good amount of seating inside and outside!

Employees were aggressive and even xenophobic. I found a seat and was testing the wifi before buying a coffee to stay for a couple of hours. When I asked for the wifi password, they said they couldn't tell me. Fine, I bought the coffee first and then got the wifi password (understandable). I tried connecting my computer and phone, but the wifi wasn't connecting in either devices so I asked for help to employee 1 (woman). I asked for help asking "Hi, is the wifi working? It's not connecting on my devices." She glared at me and got super defensive saying it's working and everyone is using it that it should be my problem. I had just shown her my phone that wasn't connecting. I said ok let me try again, so I restarted my phone and connected it. It worked this time. I relayed to her in a friendly manner that it worked now, but she screamed pretty loud to me (when there was a line of people) "I told you it was working". I was surprised, but that was also fine. I went back to my seat, but the wifi was still not connecting on my computer (nor of my friend's!). I decided to leave and on the way told the employee 2 (man) that unfortunately the wifi was not working on my computer. First thing he said was "I don't understand your english." It surprised me a bit, so I repeated: "I just wanted to let you know that the wifi wasn't working for me" (I was calm the entire time and tried to be friendly). He said he didn't understand my english again in a pretty aggressive manner now with some hand gestures as well. Then he very aggressively started saying that it was my fault and that I was lying. Then I also got defensive and told him "I'm not complaining, I'm just letting you know" and yelled at me "Kid." I repeated "Sorry? I'm not complaining, I'm just letting you know" He kept calling me Kid. Kid. Kid. as a way to shut my mouth while I said "Again, I'm not complaining, I'm just letting you know". I just left after. Worst service ever. Incredibly disrespectful. I was planning on buying drinks and food while working at the coffee shop. Never coming back again!

This review is long overdue. Vegan food, healthy bowls, mostly smoothies, juices, tea, coffee. On this visit, I had the chocolate cold brew and chocolate donut. Interior was bright. I think the location at Polk is bigger, but this Valencia location is pretty happening. Service was friendly.

Love that they opened in my Neighborhood. Staff is simply Lovely .Nothing more great then greeted with a smile and they remember my name. They have a nice healthy choice of foods. Very big toasts with your Choice of avocado etc. They bake everything in house ,so fresh. Thanx for being exceptional.

Juices and smoothies, clean interior, yellow chairs (whats better than that!) and wifi! Staff was smiling and nice and placed looked clean. My smoothie (chocolate banana coffee something i think the "up for days" one) was too sweet for my taste but then again my choice was a sweet one. I will return and give them another try for a fruit smoothie and perhaps some food.

Stopped by in the afternoon to get an iced green because it was so hot outside. Ordering was quick and easy and my drink came out quickly as well. The drink met my expectations in terms of quality, taste and size for the price. I like that they use real tea leaves for the tea. Also, thumbs up for having the eco friendly paper straws. I didn't hang around the inside, but it was clean and had lots of natural lighting.

I just moved to the neighborhood and have been hitting up the coffee shops along Valencia and other parts of the area, and I think I found my go-to coffee shop. This is for a couple of reasons. 1. They are open at 7, which for me is perfect as I'm out for walks at this time; other shops in the area open later (Oh Arazmendi, I wish you at least opened at 7:30) 2. The staff are always super friendly 3. The coffee is quite good! The One Thowand Hands is dynamite. Now I just need to try the pasteries.

Love this cute little spot! Such nice employees- I especially loved hearing their family's history and how they started the business. Can't wait to try the location in Nob Hill!

Stopped in for a coffee. The staff helped me pick a honey coconut cold brew which was one option of many other cold brew choices. They were super kind and professional and the coffee was fantastic! Definitely stop in if you're in the area!

UpForDayz is a Five Star coffee and sandwich shop that won't disappoint! This is one of the best coffee shops in all of San Francisco! They are located on Polk Street near Russian Hill and really stand out amongst all the other coffee shops in the area. The coffee is strong and provides the caffeine kick I need to focus and wake up! They also serve amazing cold brews for hot days that aren't too sugary. They have a variety of healthy vegan food options as well as amazing sweet pastries and hearty sandwiches. They have great staff who make sure your food and drinks are served fast, fresh, and with a smile. The ambiance is bright and fun for small groups. I can't wait to come back again!

One of my favorite coffee shops in the area! They have a lot of different, fun flavors and seasonal coffees that I love to explore. The interior has a bright, uplifting yellow pop and fun fruit art on the wall. Recently, their spearmint coffee has been a staple of my morning routine. Lots of metered/street parking available in the mornings.

DoorDashed a latte with oat milk, and the eat with purpose sandwich- I got it without pesto because I am dairy free! I loved the side of veggie chips that came with it. The avocado, with eggs, olive oil, sun dried tomatoes and arugula made a perfect afternoon meal that's healthy but tasty. The latte was amazing!!! Oat milk in coffee is my new favorite :) super creamy, delicious and woke me up!