Owen Schwaegerle

We had heard of this coffee spot all the way down in San Luis Obispo so when we made a trip to San Francisco, we knew we had to take a visit! We got cappuccinos after visiting the old mission. It was delicious! The people they were very kind and give us some great tips. Would recommend visiting here!

+3

S D

Got the vegan donut and a chai latte. Both were great! Calm spot with interesting seating options (a table and a long bench). Very chic, planty interior with interesting art and decor. Gave me life while working, wish they had more ergonomic seating but the vibe makes up for it. The location is nice too if you like a crowd, it’s right in the hustle and bustle of market street.

+6

Tricia Valadez

Absolutely lovely coffee shop in the downtown San Francisco area. Small space but super cute, great atmosphere, and friendly staff. No outside seating by the looks of it but still very reasonable on seating. Coffee was fantastic, food was delicious as well. Can't wait to come back!

+3

The drinks are great, and I love to come by to try out the new specials/seasonal drinks. Unfortunately, I find they are often sold out of something needed to make the specific drink I came for, and I usually find this out after waiting in a line that’s 10+ people deep. Today I ended up rushing and just ordering something else (that I wasn’t really excited about) after waiting in a very long line and being informed at the register that they couldn’t make either my first or second choice seasonal drink — I guess that’s on me and I should have left without ordering, but I felt an urgency to order something in the moment, especially after having waited. I think the solution here would simply be a small paper sign near the door that lists what is unavailable, so that people can see it before waiting in the long line. It’s surprising since I’ve had this experience a few times now, and it’s almost always the specialty drink (out of creamer to make cold foam for the pumpkin cold brew, out of raspberry rose syrup for the Valentine’s drinks, etc.). I would expect those drink ingredients to be kept in stock, since the seasonal drinks are a big draw for some folks and since Verve has photos advertising the specials across the store.

Asmiriam Roa

Lovely atmosphere and a beautifully balanced Kenyan pour-over with a bright, medium acidity, definitely a highlight for any coffee lover. However I can’t score them 5 stars, because I had a short layover in the city and asked a few staff members if they could please help me to charge my phone (I live in Malaysia and didn’t have a US plug, only USB). Unfortunately, no one was willing to assist. If I run out of battery I couldn’t book my Uber. The only person who showed kindness and friendliness was the store’s security guard, truly appreciated his attitude.

GYOUZA DAISUKI

Verve is not just a coffee shop—it’s a mood. The kind of place where design meets mindfulness. Minimal interiors, curated playlists, and baristas who know the beans like sommeliers. Their single-origin pour-over captures the essence of Californian craft: clean, balanced, quietly confident. The community vibe here is strong; locals, creatives, and travelers blend effortlessly. Each visit reminds me that coffee, when done with care, becomes more than a drink—it’s a ritual. A little Santa Cruz soul transplanted into the heart of San Francisco.

AJ F

Verve has bright, inviting atmosphere —usually with ample seating and a stylish design that reflects their California roots. The coffee is well-roasted and typically lighter-profile beans.Great spot for quality caffeine fix.

+2

Di Anne Padovano

I loved this caffè! Lots of green plants which created a calm and relaxing aesthetic. The employees were very sweet and the food (I got pastries) were delicious. I ordered a chai latte which was good as well. I really liked the amount of seating they had as well, it was just a comfy looking place to read, meet up with friends, get some remote work done etc. Overall awesome place to go!

+9

Peter Farejowicz

Verve is exactly the coffee shop that comes to mind when you think of Bay Area third-wave coffee roasters. It’s grown quite the following and is pretty well known, this is their main SF location but they have others around the Bay Area and you can buy beans at grocery stores everywhere. The drip coffee is here is good, it has your usual more bitter, acidic flavors of hipster coffee joints. My favorite part of coming here is the cafe though. Everything is very aesthetically pleasing and there is lots of comfy seating around to do some work, have a conversation, or just people watch on Market St.

+1

I have been to Verve many times and, while i usually enjoy everything i order, some things stick out consistently: prepare to be accosted by a security guard both on the way in as well as on the way out; the staff rarely know important details like allergens for baked goods in the glass case (of which there are just honestly too many to choose from, much like their plethora of coffee roasts, and they’re all messy and touching each other); the design of the space is that dime-a-dozen minimalist industrial style you get everywhere on the west coast; the kitchen is usually closed. overall pretty mediocre except the great location.

James

$7 for a sour tasting iced americano is insanity. The coffee isn’t even that good to justify the price. Wild. Compton’s on Fillmore charge $4 + you can even self-serve your own cream.

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A Disappointing Experience at a Supposedly Specialty Coffee Shop I was excited to visit Verve Coffee with a dear guest from outside the U.S. who is passionate about specialty coffee. Based on the café’s reputation, I recommended it, but unfortunately, the experience was terrible and far below expectations. 1. Poor Service The barista who served us was cold, arrogant, and unfriendly, showing no effort to make the experience enjoyable. Instead, she was distant and condescending, as if she was forced to do the job. A simple greeting or professional attitude would have made a difference, but we received none of that. 2. Lack of Flexibility in Orders My guest follows a specific diet and uses a particular sweetener that does not affect the taste negatively. In every other café we visited in the city, baristas were happy to add the sweetener to the espresso before pouring the milk to maintain the latte art. However, at Verve, this simple request was flatly refused in a rude and dismissive manner, with no explanation given in a professional way. When my guest then asked for the café’s own sweetener instead, the barista agreed but responded coldly and with visible annoyance. When he requested three packets, she showed even more frustration and told him, “I got it, you can just wait for your name to be called.” This kind of attitude is unacceptable in any customer service environment. 3. Poor Coffee Quality Given Verve Coffee’s “specialty” reputation, I expected a well-executed espresso extraction and properly steamed milk. Unfortunately, the milk was poorly textured, as seen in the attached photo. The presence of large bubbles on the surface of the flat white indicates improper microfoam preparation, which is a basic mistake that should not happen in a specialty coffee shop. To make matters worse, the sweetener provided by the café had a terrible aftertaste, ruining the drink entirely. Final Verdict Instead of being a pleasant and memorable visit with my guest, this experience was completely ruined by bad service, inflexibility, and subpar coffee quality. If you are looking for a specialty café in San Francisco that offers high-quality coffee and a welcoming atmosphere, this is definitely not the place. I won’t be returning, and I certainly won’t recommend it to anyone who values good coffee or a positive experience.