Penelope's Coffee & Tea

Extremely disappointed. This was my go to place for coffee when I needed it. Much preferred to give my money to Penelopes over the Starbucks nearby.
I always order the same thing (specialty latte, no additions), and it's always $7.00 or less. Already expensive but that's life these days.
I ordered my same order today and was charged $8.95!!! That's before tip which I usually do 20-25%. When I checked their website ($6.30) and online ($7.30) ordering they were both cheaper.
Not sure if this was a new change made today or if I got bamboozled. Either way, they lost a customer 😕

TLDR: stale croissants but decent coffee

I had two croissants and one wild berry iced latte. The berry latte was nice and not too sweet, I enjoyed the drink. The croissants were stale and not flaky at all. At almost $5 a piece, I would hope they would be fresh croissants.

The staff are really nice! I enjoyed the London fog that I ordered - it was just the right amount of sweetness :)

Had such a good Samoa coffee here!

Got a yummy breakfast burrito! Highly recommend adding a hash brown inside it- so good.

Great little spot with a cozy vibe. The Greek coffee was amazing—strong, smooth, and authentically made. You can tell they know what they’re doing. Friendly staff too. I’ll definitely be back!

great drink (Berry Topia) plus service is good

Nice selection of breakfast burritos with a tater tot side, shaped like a waffle. Would try a womelette next time if I’m staying in the area.

Penelope's Coffee and Tea offers a delightful experience in terms of its beverages and culinary offerings. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the service, which was lackluster at best. The staff displayed a concerning level of indifference, marked by sluggish response times and an overall inattentiveness that detracted significantly from the otherwise enjoyable experience. Despite the excellence of the food and drink, the subpar service left much to be desired. Not only was I overcharged for coffee, but they also completely forgot to make the rest of our food order, leaving us waiting far longer than necessary. The lack of attention and oversight from the staff turned what could have been an enjoyable visit into a frustrating one, despite the promising flavors of the coffee itself. I hope they can get better staff because this place can be amazing but as of now ⭐️⭐️

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 1

We were greeted so warmly and given such a nice welcome as first time customers. They gave wonderful suggestions about the menu and explained everything so perfectly. Though menu items aren't labeled as such, as a vegan, I was able to find delightful options, such as the Avocado Toast - Avocado Delight and might I add that it was one of the most delicious avocado toast I've had. The cold brew, matcha, Womelette, and donut were spectacular. Wish we had a Penelope's in Sacramento! Can't wait to return!

Vegetarian options: Vegan options as well

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Womellete

Really clean and friendly staff. Coffee options and creativity are outstanding. Close to tourist stuff but still feels SFO enough to be a local spot

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A friend from Chania!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was in SF end of July as Tourist (german) and this spot was close to our Hotel. My wife and I had a Caesar Salad and a Pastrami Sandwich. It was delicious. Had a chat with the owner as well, very warmhearted person.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great service here. They open early which is a plus since so many places closed down during the pandemic. Good selection of breakfast items. Coffee and espresso.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito

This place is owned by Greeks n they don't sell any bags of greek coffee! They have all other kinds of bags of coffee but not greek.. boo