Ballast Coffee
329 W Portal Ave, San Francisco
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Vegetable Quiche
Ube Iced Latte
Avocado Toast
Barako Crush
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Probably one of the worst cafe service I’ve ever encountered at a coffee shop. Nobody in line in front of me, but somehow there are 6 people working? They looked like they were having fun which is great. I’m all for making work fun, but it shouldn’t come at the cost of service. My order took 20+ minutes (a coffee and an empanada that only required being heated up for two minutes). Thank god I wasn’t in a rush. I initially requested my order took go, it was brought out...
This used to be one of my favorite cafes but ever since their recent renovation, I find myself wanting to go other places.
They used to be open until 8pm on weekdays, which set it apart from most other cafes in the city and made it ideal for those needing a place to get work/study done late, but now it's been cut to 5pm.
Additionally, they removed the nicest seating, which was the built-in table and chairs facing the windows of the outside...
They used to be open until 8pm on weekdays, which set it apart from most other cafes in the city and made it ideal for those needing a place to get work/study done late, but now it's been cut to 5pm.
Additionally, they removed the nicest seating, which was the built-in table and chairs facing the windows of the outside...
Coffee and service are great, back patio is nice though I wish they had better tables outside. Inside can be a bit dim and cramped when crowded, and I've come across some pretty annoying patrons, but it's open late and pretty good for getting work done.
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