Royal Ground Coffee

They still roast the best beans in SF! If your a real man and like strong coffee, then you owe it to yourself to try maxs' blend! Starbuckians need not apply! I lived in the City for many years but have moved to other places, and every time I get back, I buy 5 pounds of Max's blend to take home with me.

What happened? They closed for what seemed like forever to remodel and when they reopened, they had a breakfast menu, a less cluttered layout with more seating and coffee that was as good, if not better than ever. They soon ditched the breakfast menu for the usual bagel menu, and the quality/taste of the coffee changed - for the worse. I really preferred this place to the sterile Peet's a block away, but if I can't even get a good cup of coffee....??? I've been back to check on the coffee, but it's still not to my liking (strong and rich).

I really enjoy getting my coffee there. I always get the bagel w/Lox and cream cheese. Even if it gets crowded it's a nice place to sit down and enjoy breakfast/brunch, and have a chat with a friend. I have never been there later, so not sure if it gets busier. Service is good and they are fast. The place is very clean, for that I Igave the fifth star.