Higher Grounds Coffee House

If you’re wandering through Glen Park and wondering where happiness is made, it’s at Higher Grounds—specifically inside their crepes.

These things are so fresh I’m convinced someone in the back is picking berries and whisking batter like it’s an Olympic sport. 🥞🍓

The place is cozy too—like the kind of cozy where you start questioning whether you should just move in and pay rent in cappuccinos.

Do yourself a favor: get a crepe, sip your coffee, and enjoy the vibes. 10/10 would crepe again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very authentic

My wife came here often 30 years ago we came back to visit same owner hadn't changed prices great everything good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crepes

Love the warmth of this place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This spot is a hidden gem in Glen Park! I come here often and always enjoy the cozy vibe. It’s a local favorite, so it does get busy on weekends. The crêpes are delicious—my go-to is the strawberry banana Nutella, perfectly balanced to satisfy a sweet tooth without being overly sugary. The owner, who also does the cooking, is incredibly kind and welcoming. The coffee is great too, and the ambiance makes it a lovely place to relax. Conveniently, it’s just a 5-minute walk from the Glen Park BART. They accept both cash and Venmo.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crepes

The food is amazing! The staff & owner, even though busy because it’s so popular, are warm & welcoming. My new favorite eatery in SF!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I like to come here just to experience good neighborhood vibes and conversation
Cash only

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

This croissant French toast was amazing crispy on the outside, soft and buttery inside. The fresh strawberries and whipped cream made it even better. Super tasty and a great twist on the classic. Would totally order again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Croissant French Toast

The food, AMAZING. The Nutella crepe was really light and fluffy tasting and I wouldn’t consider it as an overpowering sweetness. The decor was really cute really gave a vintage vibe. The wait was kind of long (15-20 min)but not really considering there were two workers. (I think everyone was talking about 1 person cooking all the food and 1 person serving the food and helping out in the kitchen, and yes the cook is really old, very impressive)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great crepes!

Loved the vibe and food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just a small, rustic cafe with great coffee and food. Last time I was there two times folks came in and talked with the owner, cook, server about being there 20 years ago. Love it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crepes, Croissant French Toast with Strawberries and Whipped Cream

I’ve been a regular for 30 years or however long I have lived up the hill and this place is just the best

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful preparation of crepes and omelettes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crepes, Curry Crepe, Cheese Omelette

Awesome atmosphere. According to the owner, the wood walls (which are beautiful and exposed) are from the late 1800s.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5