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Four Barrel Coffee
Coffee Shop and Coffee Roaster$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
The folks at Eater and Epicurious like this place. Would you agree?
"Love the separate pour over station"(30 Tips)
"The best slow bar in the Bay Area!"(11 Tips)
"Cappuccino and chocolate banana scone is the best quick breakfast."(7 Tips)
"Get whatever the drip coffee bar person thinks is the best coffee."(11 Tips)
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Luke BNovember 17, 2016Bougie java joint that spins records and roasts beans. Working coffee shop with lots of quiet laptoppers.
Vic BAugust 14, 2014Go to the pour over section if open: the barista is super nice and informative! (and you can choose the kind of coffee you wanna taste)
What to Order: Four Barrel boasts a huge menu of seasonal single-origin coffees, so you should let the baristas guide you.
Katherine M.July 16, 2014Ground zero of hipster coffee. Warm and welcoming feel. Be sure to check out Taylor Stitch next door for a fantastically curated men's clothing collection.
Best pour over in SF. Note that The Mill location no longer offers pour overs
RenoDecember 5, 2010i buy my beans here all the time - better than ritual, blue bottle. became a self proclaimed barista and the beans, grinder and machine plus techniques make the coffee - cool place too. up there with
Stephen BarnesApril 7, 2015This is the cream of the SF coffee crop. Enjoy a meticulously crafted pour over coffee from a bean that was likely roasted about 50 feet away.
Coffee pilgrimage spot. Tip: go to the back lane when it's crowded. They have another entrance and separate espresso bar there for locals!
Connie ChiuFebruary 8, 2020Oat latte, just wow! Creamy and rich. Love the pastry options too. Obviously a pretty expensive coffee shop.
Dakota ArkinJune 2, 2016This large space is an ode to coffee with a separate drip coffee bar and numerous work stations and high-top benches for the laptop traveler.
Amanda Van WestDecember 23, 20111. Grab a cup of some of the best coffee in town 2. Sit back, download me for free, and enjoy discovering your next favorite band (bonus: use your new music knowledge to impress a hot hipster!)
If you have some time go to slow bar for a drip coffee. If you are lucky you might be able to get some sweet stuffs too!
This place is always packed and they have a separate bar for brewed coffee. Easily my favorite coffee in the Bay Area.
Roddy KörnerOctober 20, 2017I love the music selection. Coffee is obviously great and the service is nice.
Liza PSeptember 7, 2015Delicious hipster coffee! Great place to walk to while waiting for your brunch reservation at Mission Beach Cafe.
Keenan PattersonSeptember 11, 2014Extremely hipster in all the best ways. Coffee was pretty good as well. The parklet and bike parking make this place amazing.
Lauren MacMay 9, 2016They know caffeine here. Awesome public parklet for bikes and casual conversation over your trendy espresso concoctions.
Justin SullivanAugust 10, 2013Pour over single cup seems a little precious and gimmicky, but the espresso bar and vibe are excellent. I wished I had more time to linger.
Good lattes and baked items in the glass case. Try the everything croissant with cream cheese inside.
They play the BEST music at Four Barrel. It's all about the old school down and dirty rock 'n' roll, just the way I like it.
ZachNovember 21, 2014Separate lines for pour overs and espresso drinks. Some of the best coffee in SF no matter what drink you choose.
Jonathan RobinsonApril 22, 2013Come for the great coffee, stay for the taxidermy and aggressive facial hair stylings. Also bountiful parking for your fixie.
Harley TrungSeptember 28, 2014Don't add or use almond milk to your ice coffee or later because it looks weird. Or try it to see it... Narrow work benches but great atmosphere if you can grab a seat.
HeikeApril 16, 2012If you're European and craving for a good coffee - or at least something close to coffee - this spot will definitely suit your needs! It saved my day!
Try the water buffalo gelato affogato. Freshest beans and more variety than most.
Micaila TaylorFebruary 24, 2013The Cafe Mocha was quite good; very mellow and not overpowered with sweetness. The Chocolate Claw was delicious. Well worth the trip!
Sit up front for hipster spotting or in back to watch the staff roast beans.
Get a latte and banana chocolate pasty then sit outside for people watching. Good bike parking and music. No internet.
YukiMarch 30, 2015One of the most famous coffee places in SF. Dont expect wifi or outlets, do expext great coffee and sitting in de sun.- RenoDecember 31, 2010Lots of great roasters (ritual, blue bottle, etc) but Four Barrel beans are incredible. The crowds is uber mission trendy. get a good grinder and make a nice cupper.
Ashley GammieOctober 11, 2013Definitely come here for coffee! Great coffee, great atmosphere and plenty of seating.
Daniel MarkhamNovember 5, 2010The "slow bar" is where it's at here. You can order a small selection of some of their best coffees as pour over drip or as a single-origin espresso. Try he same coffee both ways.
Aaron CruzJuly 24, 2013Start the day off right here in the Mission District. A macchiato or pour over will work, watching the place fill up quickly.
Lesley KigetAugust 18, 2017Open layout, outdoor seating, and great latte. They didn't have non fat milk but it was beautifully made!
Luis CastroOctober 8, 2015Amazing pour over coffee. Also great place to work. The atmosphere is really chill
Have a conversation with the friendliest guy on earth at the slow bar and you might score a sample of an unreleased coffee.
Tim HarrisonOctober 2, 2016Watch the coffee getting roasted in the back while you enjoy an excellent drink. It's hypnotic!
They only serve pourovers: M-F 8a-3p & SS 9a-4pm if u plan on coming on weekend come after 11a
Wake up on the wrong side of the bed? A cup of 4B coffee, a chocolate rose donut, and a smile from the cute/friendly staff will fix you right up.
- Big, open space. Great coffee here...four barrel has a special place in my heart
Lactose intolerant? Try a cappuccino with almond milk. Just as good! I promise.
Vadim ChepuryaevFebruary 16, 2016The go to hipster coffee spot. For a reason - great ambience, good coffee, can sit outside.
Ninon ™March 21, 2015Lattes are great, as are all the drinks here, however, be prepared to pay quite a bit more
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Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia St (btwn 14th St & 15th St)
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
Open until 8:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 7:00 AM–8:00 PM
(415) 896-4289
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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