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The Mill
736 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117, United States
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Sa
Review №1

This breakfast place has great coffee and pastries. I loved the pistachio croissant, totally worth a try! They would run out of the bakery items though so early morning is a good time to go. They dont have a lot of seating compared to the crowd so plan accordingly. The toasts are good too but I like the bakery better

An
Review №2

The homemade breads, foods, coffees, and ambience are incredible. I cant believe anyone would give this place less than 5 stars. One block from painted ladies.

Ja
Review №3

This toast is worth every dime! So good! The cinnamon sugar is the perfect mix of buttery, sweet, and salty. Excellent with their coffee

Al
Review №4

Best bread in the city if you are looking for clean and honest bread. Jose is one of the few places making 100% rye bread. Pair that with four barrel coffee and you got the perfect spot. But people know so it is quite busy :)

Wi
Review №5

Sourdough was good. Coffee was really sour / rancid though, beans may have gone bad. Disappointed but will try again next time.

Mi
Review №6

I ordered the Avocado Toast and Smoked Trout. The avocado toast was yummy, a little oily. The bread was good. The smoked trout was really good.. I wish it was served on a larger piece of toast it was small. I had to wait about 15 mins to receive my order. Overall, both were good and moderately well priced. Id recommend stopping here for breakfast or lunch.

Review №7

At the Mill you can get coffee from Four Barrel and breads from Josey Bread, both are local brands of great quality and value. They also carry some pastry items to complement the offering. On top of that, The Mill has a small produce and pantry selection which is fun to browse through.Pretty chill vibe here and its nice to hang out with friends in their parklet (and that was even before the pandemic when parklets mushroomed all over the city). Overall a cool place to grab a bite on Divis.

Ju
Review №8

Coffee is excellent, but its worth coming just for the fresh baked bread smell.

Ne
Review №9

Always looking out for vibes in a coffee place. And what a lovely place this was. Sat by large windows to enjoy a latte.

Mo
Review №10

Great place to visit and have a cup of coffee. The avocado toast is a must.Their coffee is from Four Barrel roasters.

Ke
Review №11

Josey Baker knows how to bake bread! I ordered the smoked trout on whole grain bread -- and it was freaking delicious! Very cool spot and friendly service.

Ke
Review №12

The finest coffee store ever! Your coffee shop was ideal for students who wanted to unwind or read a book. If you want to go on a date, you may also ask the staff to play music that would make you want to dance with your companion. The towns coffee shop comes highly recommended! Thank you very much, gentlemen!

Er
Review №13

A cant-miss SF food experience! Dont leave the city without getting the cinnamon sugar toast. Absolutely incredible freshly-baked bread with an authentic SF atmosphere.

Ar
Review №14

Got some cold coffee here. Like the interiors!

Ab
Review №15

This place always has a long line, even in the COVID-19 pandemic! I didn’t understand, but I finally tried the bread for myself, and now I get it. The country loaf that I bought was so fresh and one of the most delicious breads I’ve ever had. The coffee and toast is also good but really the main attraction is the BREAD 😋🍞

Am
Review №16

Extremely delicious pastries, especially pistachio and everything croissants. Coffee is above 5 stars. The bread is so good! Adrian is the mood setter for the place. This breakfast and service made my day!

Ki
Review №17

I absolutely love The Mill. Yes, the lines are long. Yes, it is worth it. Both the coffee and the toasts are totally delicious. The wonderful tartness of the sourdough-based breads is a unique delight. The coffee and espresso are smooth yet complex. Round and bold cold brew. And the staff are professional and efficient but somehow retain a degree of warmth and welcoming hospitality. Also, they are adorable. Get the raised vanilla donut and, heck, the vegan chocolate while youre at it--take those to-go, because youll want to order the cinnamon toast, avocado toast, and egg in a hole. I love this place so much that I usually book a hotel or airbnb within walking distance when I visit the Bay. Im obsessed.

Jo
Review №18

Lovely Spot, great coffee, they sell good bread too!

Ma
Review №19

Nice cafe but the brown sugar toast was not as tasty as I would have expected. Whatever type of non-white bread they used didn’t mesh well with the brown sugar flavor and it was a bit over toasted.

Je
Review №20

My friend told me I couldnt go to San Fran without going the The Mill and having one of their toasts... So I did just that, and I regret nothing!! Im not the type of person to usually order a toast when I eat out, but this one was so gooooood. Their bread is so fresh and good. The mix of almond butter + butter + sea salt is amazingly savoury, yet so simple to recreate at home!

Ag
Review №21

Fun atmosphere. Great interior design and incredible coffee

Gr
Review №22

The space is beautiful – I want to come back just to see it again! Coffee was solid and the avocado toast was hearty too.

Ch
Review №23

I would say service with a smile but with masks you never know. But yes you can tell theyre all smiling. The lattes are amazing. If you need anything other than sugar (i.e. stevia, etc) make sure to ask for it. Great service, delicious bread and really good food.

Ma
Review №24

Great spot for a cup of coffee and a delicious piece of homemade toast baked in house. Yes its pricey, but what place isnt here in the city? This place gets super crowded around 10, so get here earlier to avoid a longer line. Nice friendly staff.

Ab
Review №25

Great place to have coffee while in the area! Garlic Knot was amazing. The coffee also tasted good. The atmosphere is extremely good. The music was nice!

Je
Review №26

When I checked menu, I cant believe they charged $4- $8 for a toast. But it was really great and special, coffee was good as well. Love the decorations here.

Ma
Review №27

Most delicious latte I have ever had. Four Barrel delivers such quality beans and the baristas here know how to use them. On top of that, service was quick and polite.

Jo
Review №28

Omg! Here provides good coffee! I would like latte with oat milk! ! ! Nice environment and pleasure bakery smell~~~ the price is reasonable! Super recommend here!

Sa
Review №29

Visited from NYC and LOVED their cold coffee! The place is also super cute and staff is very friendly.

Jo
Review №30

My favorite local coffee shop. It has great design/vibe, everyone who works there is friendly, and their toasts are delicious. Not to mention good espresso, as well as delicious bread made in-house, thats also for sale by the loaf. At night they switch to pizza and booze, so its great for all times of day. Always super full so its hard to find seating, but the outdoor public parklet helps. Cannot recommend enough.

Ma
Review №31

I went following a Google Maps suggestion and while for the most part it was ok, I expected more from a cafe with such a long line!, which means you need to wait a while to order, even if it is for takeout. The place is beautiful, nice industrial retro style. The amount of options is more limited than I expected, very specific menu and prices are far from cheap. I ordered a muffin and it was truly delicious, but it was so small that I felt like missing some bites, specially for the price. I also got a croissant which was good, mostly because you could tell it was quite fresh, yet it was not memorable. And I got a a hot chocolate and that was disappointing, average would almost be a an understatement, they need to up their game in that field. The 4 stars are for the muffin, the -1 for the chocolate.

OZ
Review №32

Usual good coffee and baked goods combination in a usual SF hipster set up. In a good way though. You will not be disappointed.

Sh
Review №33

The bread that you can buy here is almost a religious experience. It really is that good!! Just the perfect blend of a crunchy exterior and soft and spongy interior with incredible flavor. And I just love that you can have sourdough made from 100% whole grain flour.A very special place for bread lovers!

Th
Review №34

Best Cafe in the neighborhood. Great coffee, amazing pastries, delicious bread, friendly staff. Highly addictive.

Jo
Review №35

Indoor seating is back!

PD
Review №36

Great bread and lattes! All bread baked in house, which really shows through, and the quality of their coffee is excellent.

Bo
Review №37

I ordered the Americano... Espresso Coffee is OK... Good not great. But they serve almond milk as an alternative to regular milk. Breads look good but somewhat overpriced. I was listening to a customer ask an associate about the taste of rye. That customer had too much time on her hands. And lets just say, the associate was not very knowledgeable. This place is cool with local works of art. Attracts a very hipster crowd that likes to sit, enjoy coffee and with their good companions.

ka
Review №38

The best toast you will ever have. Beautiful breads, tasty locally sourced toppings and wonderful coffee. A beautiful space its a great place to sit and enjoy the best toast youve ever had.

Zi
Review №39

Ordered a cinnamon sugar toast. Was not disappointed

Pa
Review №40

Excellent neighborhood coffee shop with fresh bread. Communal tables and personal ones. The adventure bread is delicious. They have some ceramics for sale. Go for pizza night too. They have an awesome parklet and bike parking too.

He
Review №41

Sounds odd for something as simple as toast to be brilliantly addicting but it just is! With a wide variety of freshly made roasts, coffees, and a lot of sitting area in a friendly and cool environment, The Mill meets all your hipster & family needs. A classic tradition when I visit, Mahalos 🤙Only downside is the crowds and the prices

Da
Review №42

Poor choice of food and milk for the coffee. Small and quite pricey portions. Staff could be more friendly and I had an impression that I’m an intruder there. There is a lot of space for work and study but forget about Wi-Fi... There are way nicer places in the neighborhood.

su
Review №43

Nice spot for coffee! Delicious Avacado Toast!

Ev
Review №44

Great place for toast lovers. The bread is fantastic and the options for toast are far reaching. The place is open and a bit loud however you can easily have a conversation with the person across from you. There are small tables lining the walls with ponger tables in the middle. Also a small outdoor bench section in front. The coffee is good (four barrel). I certainly enjoyed the mocha. There were few power outlets so I do not think this would be an easy place to work on a computer. Overall, great spot for some food and coffee.

Ot
Review №45

Amazing Toats! A little too crown on Saturday

Ma
Review №46

Very cosy and nice place. Coffee and chocolate are great and so are the toasts!

Ko
Review №47

Adventure bread! I wish I could buy this online for shipping, so so good.

M
Review №48

I never order a salad anywhere basically but I decided to try it here. I got the “Big Salad” and it was super filling. My friend got the beets veggie pizza which also looked delicious. I think I’ll be back here again soon. Apparently their pizza changes every single week.

Ch
Review №49

Adore this little slice of heaven in the heart of San Francisco! The chocolate hazelnut toast is da bomb diggity!!!

Av
Review №50

A cozy place to grab coffee in the day, pizza and beer at night. The bread and pizza are amazing.

Au
Review №51

Great cappuccino

Aa
Review №52

Its the best coffee shop in town. In addition, their coffee is moderately priced. They are now running a lovely, simple company that offers outstanding service! It is unquestionably a must-try!

Pa
Review №53

Have been coming here for 8 years and I’m still convinced that their sourdough boule of seed feast is the perfect loaf of bread.

Ch
Review №54

My favorite fancy toast ( that tastes amazing) and coffee shop. Ive known the mill since it was a little snack in 2012 - its always a delight with seasonal surprises

Ju
Review №55

The vibe, coffee, music was great. But I cant give past 2 stars when I find pubic hair half way through my cinnamon knot dessert :(

Aa
Review №56

Heavenly toast, four barrel coffee, fresh baked bread, dynamo donuts, neighbor pastries, hipster vibes. An ultimate neighborhood cafe

Je
Review №57

Pizza was very good, very clean modern and the staff is extremely friendly love it.... great coffee shop as well

Th
Review №58

Amazing sour bread! Nice people around and enjoy your morning there!

Lu
Review №59

Best bakery in SF! All of the toasts are to die for

Ri
Review №60

Great toast! They have interesting combinations. The bread and spreads are made fresh and have top quality ingredients. The coffee bar makes a solid latte. It can get crowded and you could wait 15-20 minutes for your toast on weekends and holidays.

Ju
Review №61

Nice space and delicious bread! Got the hazelnut chocolate toast— it’s a bit on the pricey side but it’s SF. I’ll definitely be back to buy a loaf, they have a great selection of bread.

Li
Review №62

I’ve been coming here since it opened. It’s special and high quality. But I do think the pizza slices take way too long to be ready! Just seems like lots of pizza is sitting back there ready to be served and the servers are taking their sweet time. Especially slices to go.

Co
Review №63

Toast is toast. But at The Mill they have a direct line to Jesus’ personal collection of loaves. You can’t fathom how good their coffee, food and atmosphere are. Is it possible to give coffee shops Michelin stars? Shout out to Anna for giving an amazing dealers choice.

Mo
Review №64

Hands down my favorite coffee shop in the city. Incredible hand made fresh toast with various toppings. Coffee is made to order and always beautifully presented. I love the bright atmosphere with the public seating outside.

Sh
Review №65

Hip coffee house with good selection of pastries. They roast coffee in-house

sa
Review №66

This place is my fav, great service and great pizza! Their cheese pizza is always yummy and they have different veggie pizza :)

He
Review №67

Yes, they are busy. During COVID the lines have been long. And theyre not cheap. But Im so grateful they are there-- theyre keeping me sane with their carbs & caffeine!!I love all their bread, but my favorites are Adventure Bread (a dark dense and seedy bread I love to eat with soup to make a full meal) and Red White + Rye (a chewy, well rounded red wheat bread that has some rye in it but no caraway seed, best all-purpose buttered toast Ive ever had!!) The toasts they serve at the cafe are also a great mid-day snack, avocado or cinnamon or what have you are all great; you really cant go wrong!I drink their Four Barrel espresso rather than their coffee (though I think thats good too) and its a perfect gorgeous sweet intense espresso worth biking miles across town for :) I love them so!!!

Ni
Review №68

The Mill is a beautiful light-filled coffee shop with amazing coffee and toast. It’s a beautiful vibe. Coffees are a bit pricy at $6+ for an Almond Latte, but I still go out of my way to visit on every trip! It’s an experience. I do miss their Atelier Dion ceramic mugs - but nonetheless, it’s a great spot! A must try!

St
Review №69

The cappuccino is unbelievably good and the bread is a dream for a European. The best breakfast spot! And also great pottery, which you can buy there.

De
Review №70

Very cool place to grab a coffee!

Am
Review №71

Overtly over rated. Mediocre toasts and coffee. Cool interior design thought and what they sell would look goon in your Instagram!

al
Review №72

Yummy coffee a d good variety of toasts. Good hangout spot to people watch.

Al
Review №73

Great bread. Acidic, mediocre coffee.

MJ
Review №74

Nice a dark mountain rye and hot latte ;-)

Al
Review №75

As an Aussie, we love our breakfast/brunchMill 🙏🏻 thank you ❤️❤️ best in town

Ma
Review №76

This is the best coffee Ive had. The lattes are good and they finish the cup with cool artwork. I love that the jelly they use it whatever fruit is in season. Im from southern CA and I make sure to visit this coffee shop every time I go to SFO.

Ti
Review №77

Good, strong coffee and great toasts.

Gi
Review №78

Great vibe, but staff were cold and unwelcoming

Ja
Review №79

Interesting sourdough class where we learned theory, shaped loaves, enjoyed pizza slices and took our loaves home to bake.

Ti
Review №80

The bread and toast are great to try. nice cozy place.

Av
Review №81

Very cool place with awesome vibes.No wifi tho, so only 3 stars for me...Edit - they play really cool indie music from vinyl discs, so only for that they deserve an additional star :)

Ph
Review №82

Went here for breakfast on my birthday and got the avocado toast and the twice baked pistachio croissant.They were both really good. The croissant was one of the best things I have ever eaten. I will be back for sure!

Se
Review №83

My wife and I stopped in for a quick piece of toast and coffee before heading off to Dolores Park. Gotta say, we felt very much in the company of locals and the food was awesome and quick. Must stop if your in the area and need a quick delicious bite while feeling like a local.

Al
Review №84

The almond milk Cappuccino cost $5.50..and it was just okay. I found the coffee not to only be over priced but also not any too great. Donuts were good, but $15+ for 2 donuts and coffee its a bit steep. Id rather go to Pinhole in Bernal heights.

re
Review №85

Really cute coffee shop. They make their own bread and other baked goods. You can get a slice of toast with different spreads such as pumpkin. This place is very pricey for what your getting and they don’t provide WiFi.

Ri
Review №86

A great cafe to get some work done! I love the aesthetic of the cafe, but the toast is overpriced IMO and the lack of outlets and seats is why I would give it three stars overall.I love the bread and coffee and would come back if I wanted to find a place to read a book or do a little work, but definitely going to come earlier to make sure I can get a seat.

Ka
Review №87

The best toast and such amazing coffee! I lived in SF for a few months and dream about this place between visits. It is a little expensive for toast, but not expensive when you consider that it is the best toast in the world.

Ma
Review №88

I’ve been looking for a place for reaaallly good drip coffee and this place so far is the winner. The bread is also worth the trip, I like to get the toast with the seasonal jam. The line is sometimes long but it moves fast!

Pa
Review №89

Great place for coffee and baked goods

EU
Review №90

Everything was the perfect! I love an almond cornmeal loaf cake :)

Fa
Review №91

Spacious coffee shop serving Four Barrel coffee. The place is fronted by large windows and gets a lot of light. The latte I had here was very nicely made. Seating indoor is available at a few individual tables as well as a large communal table. Lines can be long.

Na
Review №92

Therere a lot of debates going on if a toast (I mean a piece of bread) could cost $5+, BUT! I would totally recommend to experience this place on your own.I like to sit there sipping on my cup of coffee and observe the team work and craziness going on in a bakery corner.If you get lucky, youll meet the owner – Josey Baker – doing his job. Oh, dont worry, youll know its him!

Ga
Review №93

The atmosphere here is chill. Gives you that, step back and relax feeling. Relax outside or inside with the natural sunlight, coming through the glass windowed wall. The tunes were uppity/chill, if that makes sense. Took a bit to get a piece of toast with jam. Tasted like toast with jam. Great bread.Come here for the atmosphere and coffee. Chillax, listen to the tunes and smile.

Pa
Review №94

The Mill is proof that spreading various assortments of butters, jams, and other curiosities on freshly-baked, sliced, and toasted bread will never go out of style.

Er
Review №95

Best granola, pizza and toast.

co
Review №96

Poster child of a true coffee shop. Simple menu, fresh ingredients, open space...clatter of dishes echo through the backgrounds of chatter & ease. I sat & watched a barista engaged in his craft with such attention. Another prepping loafs of delicious goodness set on the shelving. I fell in love. The ambience, the free spirit of every individual behind the counter. The epitome of coolness.

Ai
Review №97

Excellent pastries, coffee decor and ambiance. The barista was super nice too.

Se
Review №98

Please try the 🥑 🍞 avocado toast!And match a cup of latte☕, you are going to have a great time 🌟

Ho
Review №99

My favorite bread & coffee shop.im SF. Really good freshly baked bread

Ru
Review №100

Very nice place for morning breakfast.Amazing atmosphere, service and taste.

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  • Address:736 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117, United States
  • Site:http://themillsf.com/
  • Phone:+1 415-345-1953
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Bakery
  • Cafe
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–3PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–3PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–3PM
  • Thursday:7AM–3PM
  • Friday:7AM–3PM
  • Saturday:7AM–3PM
  • Sunday:7AM–3PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery: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
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Beer:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Usually a wait:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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