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The Little Spot Cafe
1199 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
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Vi
Review №1

This place is so wonderful; where do I begin.First off, I’ve never been here before now and I already know I will be coming back.The atmosphere is very relaxed and chill. The food is great and so is the coffee; and I’m not a coffee drinker.The owners older dog is so sweet, as is the great guy running this cute cafe.Overall, it’s a super great small business and worth visiting.

La
Review №2

Visiting the city but the friend I’m staying with had a big meeting (he works remote) so I had to get lost for a few hours. Was able to chill here and have a great breakfast. I recommend it. ☺️

An
Review №3

The cafe is so cute! The barista is super chill and nice. Theres a cute blind dog there and a great collection of books and manga.

Ma
Review №4

Cute little indoor space. Coffee was ok but great place to work.

ho
Review №5

Such a radical little spot. Excellent chai and great vibes. Just moved to SF and cant wait to become a regular

Mi
Review №6

Amazing little spot on the corner or south Van Ness and 23rd. The dude who owns it is hella nice.

Me
Review №7

The egg and cheese asiago cheese bagel with bacon and avocado was divine. Cozy atmosphere.

Ka
Review №8

One of the little bits of life in San Francisco that feels good to have been part of every time you leave. It’s cozy and the coffee is great and the food is good and it’s welcoming and let’s you breathe and it doesn’t feel conceptual.... it’s not performing at being a cafe. Its not fancy or tiled or driftwood decorated..... it is a lovely little cafe with lovely people. We randomly had an analog conversation with folks sitting across from us and the owner joined in and it felt so nice to just build for a moment with one another with no agenda or screens. I really want this city to stay accessible for folks who want to connect and live their lives outside the tech space. I love this little spot. 💝

Li
Review №9

Lovely place to sit and read a book

Ti
Review №10

Awesome service and a wonderful place to just chill 😀

Al
Review №11

Literally a little spot on the corner. Cozy environment, great drinks and good vibes

Ja
Review №12

The best. Ken the owner has created something special here.Love the coffee too (and the lox bagel).Chris who works here is awesome.

Am
Review №13

This place is definitely old San Francisco. I have been going here for years to meet with friends and read and often bring my young daughter to play board games. The food is good and they even have Japanese shaved ice and Halo Halo! Lots of plants, artwork, books and movies... they play an artists variety of music and once in awhile movies! The staff and KitKat the dog are my favorite.

Vi
Review №14

This is a quintessential neighborhood cafe! Their plan isn’t to raise funding to build 25 new stores by the end of the year, and to sell their souls in the process. Their prices are right; the folks are great; and the vibe is spot on. I used to work from home (which also meant that I worked a lot from this cafe) and now that I have a go-in kinda gig, I take advantage of every chance possible to hang out at this little gem of a cafe. Keep doing what you do, Ken, Chris, and Daniel! Also thanks for giving the Mission a real down to earth cafe experience with any of the pretense.

Tr
Review №15

The cafe is super cool and fun. They have classic rock cassette tapes, random art, anime comic books, and a bunch of other funky decorations.Im not a fan of the coffee. I would not go here for the coffee, but I would go for the ambiance

Aa
Review №16

Very friendly staff and cute spot. Great coffee too

Mi
Review №17

Such a cute cafe, I found it across from the post office but its clearly a local staple. The breakfast bagel is delicious and the cappuccino is foamy. Honestly, the best part is the homey feel with the comfortable chairs and kooky knick knacks.I came on a Tuesday afternoon and it was fairly empty - customers trickling in and out for coffee and bagel sandwiches. It has free WiFi too, so I was able to get some work done.

Le
Review №18

Great coffee and very friendly service. They even use coffee ice cubes in their iced coffee!

To
Review №19

Cute cafe with a great, off-the-wall, genuine feel and aesthetic. Very friendly and cheap too!

Bo
Review №20

Great little spot for coffee. Great place to sit back and relax with friends. Chris is a great conversationalist. Knows his sports.

Li
Review №21

This is the coolest coffee shop in SF!

Or
Review №22

Most chill café I can find in 10 block radius. Even their tiny dog is relaxed. Have you ever seen a Chihuahua in public that was calm and slow and relaxed? Chill little spot.

Er
Review №23

I love coming here every morning for my usual coffee and breakfast bagel. This is a place where youll see regulars who are friendly and share conversation with you. Chris runs the place and hes great.

Ch
Review №24

Quirky little coffee shop in neighborhood. I can’t speak for any of the food but the staff is SUPER friendly and they use frozen coffee ice cubes for their ice coffee so it doesn’t dilute as it melts!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏼

Ra
Review №25

Excellent and friendly service

jo
Review №26

Veri nice place. Good music and friendly staff. Coffee could be improved.

Ja
Review №27

Really friendly staff, manga lining the walls and a really cute dog owned by the boss. The croissants are as big as your head and the coffee is good.

Al
Review №28

Wonderful, quaint cafe with delicious breakfast bagels and sandwiches. Best chai latte would recommend!!

Ja
Review №29

Great coffee.Great environment just to hang and have a peaceful breakfast.

Ad
Review №30

Charming out-of-the-way spot. Very uncrowded (at least on the day I visited). Cashier/barista was friendly and helpful, and my cappuccino was tasty and generously sized.

Sh
Review №31

Cozy, unpretentious little place that looks out on a sunny intersection.Truly reasonable prices, good playlists, staff who keep it real. Solid coffee, fresh sandwiches and bagels. My go-to for wifi work or to meet a friend. The tiny shop dog is as chill as dogs get - never intrusive, silent as a stone, just an adorable kindred presence. Bonus: punk rock living room deco includes a bookshelf of National Geographics and... NSFW Japanese anime.

je
Review №32

Excellent Place nice People Good Coffee

Ar
Review №33

Not sure why this place is so highly rated. Coffee to go was terrible, milk was scalding hot and there were strange unidentifiable bits in the coffee at the end (not grounds)?! Haven’t had such a bad cuppa in ages. Disappointing.

Br
Review №34

I really like the warm welcome the people give you including the small kind dog.

Mi
Review №35

Just a nice neighborhood cafe, a nice place to relax and get away from the trendy crowded Google hipster cafes on Valencia st.

Ru
Review №36

Great cozy space latte made perfect. Great staff

Sa
Review №37

My ideal cafe. Oddball music, comfy, homely decor, and tasty tea

Bi
Review №38

Quiet place for coffee. Cool guy behind the counter.

Ye
Review №39

Very friendly, good hot lattes, awesome dog :)

Ro
Review №40

Good music. Good people. Good Bagel.

Xi
Review №41

Delicious breakfast bagels and fun games

Pa
Review №42

Cozy/small coffee shop...

Ma
Review №43

Solid espresso, something hard to find in most U.S. cities.

Wi
Review №44

The little cafe.its cool...

ba
Review №45

Good vibes ☕✨✨✨

Mi
Review №46

Everything a coffee shop in the mission should be

De
Review №47

Tasty snacks

Ch
Review №48

Great for us locals !!

Br
Review №49

Spot on, will be back

He
Review №50

Great latte

Jo
Review №51

Good service and comfortable place

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  • Address:1199 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
  • Site:http://littlespotcafe.com/
  • Phone:+1 415-550-1800
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Cafe
  • Internet cafe
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–5PM
  • Thursday:7AM–5PM
  • Friday:8:30AM–3:30PM
  • Saturday:9AM–3:30PM
  • Sunday:7AM–5PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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