Flora

The Coffee Movement in Chinatown is such a gem. It’s a tiny spot but the baristas make every drink with so much care, and you can really taste the difference. I tried their latte and it was smooth, rich, and beautifully balanced. The vibe is friendly and relaxed, with outdoor seating that makes it a nice place to hang out for a bit. It feels more like an experience than just grabbing a quick coffee. Definitely one of the best stops in SF for coffee lovers.

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Janey Brown

10/10 delicious coffee and friendly staff that held down the morning rush like no others! Reasonable prices also - 2 stunning drinks for $10! Side note: the bathroom was gorgeous! Not a deal breaker for me but worth mentioning.

Brett Hochhalter

If you’re a coffee snob this is your happy place. Not sure which cold brew you want? They have a flight so you can taste a variety. They have a variety of other espresso drinks to choose from if cold coffee isn’t your jam. You’ll definitely be judged if you dump a cup of sugar into your coffee - black with maybe a dollop of cream is the only acceptable way to enjoy this coffee. The cafe is small, and designed to enjoy your coffee on the patio. The service was quick and friendly. Recommend if you’re serious about your coffee.

Magali Gutierrez

I decided to try Coffee Movement after seeing so many amazing reviews — and it definitely lived up to the hype! I ordered the iced mocha and it was delicious, perfectly balanced and not overly sweet. There was a long line when I arrived, but it moved quickly, which was a pleasant surprise. Just a heads-up: there’s no indoor seating, so be prepared to take your coffee to-go or enjoy it outside. Overall, a great spot for quality coffee and worth the visit if you’re in the area.

Bryce Richardson

Came here from a recommendation from another barista as "probably the best in the city" and from my experience it definitely was. This was exactly what I was looking for, great coffee/espresso, service, and a focus on the craft. I tried to sample as much as the menu as possible. The cortado stood out as one of the best I've ever had and the coffee flight really allowed me to compare the differences between their selection of beans. It was a delight to pair the flight with my pastry. The lighter roast went well and the rounding it out after finishing with the more medium one. This is definitely a spot I'll seek out every visit to SF.

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Sophie Litton

Long overdue review, definitely one of my go to coffee spots in the city. Love their seasonal lattes especially the ginger spice latte. The service here is always friendly and drinks are consistent. There is no seating inside, but I usually like to pick up coffee here and walk down to washington square park or take a scenic walk to abacus row for some window shopping:)

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Lydia Cheng

The coffee quality is great here. I like how their menu is simple and refined. I got the vanilla rosemary latte with oat milk and it was a great pairing for the rainy day I visited. The inside is pretty small with no place to sit but there is a small patio outside.

Carmen Augusto

The Coffee Movement in San Francisco is such a gem. The coffee is the perfect blend — not too sweet, not too bitter, just incredibly smooth. I got the ginger latte and it tasted amazing. They were also able to accommodate dietary restrictions and made mine with almond milk, which I really appreciated. My partner got a cappuccino with a sprinkle of chocolate on top, and it was really nice as well. Cozy spot, great service, and genuinely delicious drinks. Highly recommend stopping by!also there not a lot of indoor seating spot so if you’re cold dress warm you seat outside

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Sarina Iwai

Tucked in a small neighborhood, you’ll find this coffee shops that serves some amazing drinks. I got a cafe latte, super rich, smooth, and the perfect balance of espresso and milk. Their pastries do run out so if you get there later in the afternoon so better to go early if you’re looking to grab some. Seating is pretty limited as it’s a small space so it’s def more suited for takeout but will def come back soon!

Yunah Hahn

Cute small cafe! Their pastry options didn’t look all that appealing yet you can tell they specialize in coffee. It was nice how there was no extra charge for oat milk in my latte. Both me and my husband ordered iced oat latte. We found both of our coffee to be too mild. We got extra shots. It seems like their oat milk is on the sweeter side with artificial sweetener. Didn’t appreciate it. Espresso was not complex in terms of flavor. It was not the bold lattes we were hoping for. Espresso was too mild and uninteresting for us. Nevertheless, liked the vibe, friendliness of the staff. We went 8:40am on Sunday and there was no line.

Gladys Soriano

I was excited to try the coffee here, but I think it’s just not for me. I prefer darker roasts, and all they had was medium and light roast coffee. My husband got the tasting flight and I got the seasonal cappuccino. We both didn’t care for the coffee unfortunately. I could hardly taste the coffee in my drink, and out of the three in my husband’s flight, we disliked 2 of them. The only one we thought was okay was the house blend. As for the coffee shop itself, it was small and for some reason they don’t let you drink your coffee inside at the two counter areas in front of the windows. If you purchase a flight, it’s “dine in only” but they make you drink it outside. It was cold and sprinkling so that wasn’t great. They do have a bathroom though. The workers there were friendly and helped us order. It’s just not the coffee shop for us.

My family and I visited from Florida and we were very excited to try the coffee here as we read great reviews. Unfortunately, our experience was not so great. Their drink menu is very small as you can only select from a handful of flavors (if I’m not mistaken there were around four latte flavors) not including a matcha and chai which I believe came as one flavor each. Aside from the small selection, my iced latte was horrible. I got a vanilla rosemary latte with oat milk and an extra shot which tasted like water. I could not taste the coffee or the flavor. My husband, and our two family members also got vanilla rosemary lattes (single shot) hot with whole milk and they also did not like or finish their lattes. Lastly, this location does not provide indoor seating. This is great if you’re on the go which we were but I figured it was worth mentioning in case that matters to you. I would unfortunately not come back and would not recommend anyone to come here if you are a true coffee enthusiast.