Four Barrel

This cafe was a top highlight of my San Francisco trip! The staff were exceptionally professional and friendly. I was captivated by the hip ambience and the art-inspired decor. The quality of the coffee exceeded my expectations. I ordered a cortado, which offered a rich and robust flavor profile that truly showcased the quality of the beans. Watching the meticulous process of selecting, roasting, grinding, and brewing the coffee was a delight. For anyone visiting the city, I strongly recommend stopping by this cafe to experience their exceptional coffee and unique atmosphere.

Good caffe latte with good service in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. When I walked through the door it immediately felt festive and artsy. On the left, an exceptionally engaging and professional young man, Blake, was expertly guiding a couple through a broad selection of coffee pour overs, explaining the qualities of each bean variety in exquisite detail. When I leaned in to listen, he kindly offered to include me which I declined to avoid intruding. During my second visit the salted chocolate babka was unfortunately dry and lacking flavor; my wife’s Americano was average. Blake was again cheerfully in full swing at the pour over bar chatting with all the patrons. During my first visit the roastery was in operation and when I sought permission to take a picture, the employees invited me to observe their process. The premises are comfortable with artistic photographs of San Francisco covering the walls and hip music playing off vinyl records. A prominent rainbow flag signals advocacy of the LBGT community of which I am an ally. I love coffee houses that sell their beans and there is a large selection of beans and coffee wares on hand. This is a buzzy, inviting destination for coffee aficionados that deserves a visit. And hopefully you’re attended by Blake.

I was in town for the weekend and actually walking to another coffee shop but saw how crowded this one was and decided to go here instead. Got a cortado (no charge for oat milk, thank uuu) and a cute pastry. I was there at 9am on a Saturday and they had sooo many pastries to choose from!! The barista helped me decide which one to get (thank u)! Both of my items were delicious and I am glad I came here.

A lot of seating options inside and out! It does get crowded during the weekends, so I suggest visit this place for a good cup of latte during the week. The coffee cake tasted great with the latte! - Latte: 4/5 - Coffee cake: 5/5 - Ambience for a quick catch up with friends: 5/5 - Ambience for work or reading: 3/5

A coffee powerhouse. Unlike other coffee shops in the city, it has plenty of space inside and out. Good selection of quality coffee. My mocha was pretty good (I'd say 4 out of 5) - good balance of chocolate, coffee, and milk. I loved that it was not sugary at all. The only issue is parking which is scarce, expensive, and not safe in this area.

First and foremost, this shop is really focused on the quality of their coffee - it was one of the best lattes I’ve had in a while. If you’re looking for a place with specialty drinks full of flavorings and frills, this is not the place for you. However, if you are a coffee purist just looking for a good brew, you would be remiss to pass this spot by. In addition their pastries are very good and made fresh daily. Plenty of seating here as well which is always a plus.