Hole In The Wall Coffee

3 things made this my new favorite coffee stop in this peculiar metropolis: -Neighborhood Staple: Nick knows half (maybe more) the folks walking by and his “Hey [insert name]” made it feel like the Cheers of coffee. It’s refreshing to see someone who loves their job and whose patrons love him right back. - Banter: Helluva story teller. Telling them is difficult enough; telling them in bite sized format while you’re waiting for him to make your artisan coffee is next level difficulty. And he is a master - A griot of galão. - Coffee: All this would be for naught if the coffee were sub-standard. But Nick would never allow such a thing. He knew his beans, could speak the lingo, and one can easily tell he’s not one of those cappuccino charlatans peddling robusta chicanery to every tourist within shouting distance. All in, I couldn’t be happier. Being one who rarely writes reviews, this was worth it. Nick should be proud and so should the city of San Francisco.

Great "Hole in the Wall" coffee shop with a friendly neighborhood feel. The staff is incredibly friendly and leaves you feeling picked up even before the coffee is served. They have drip coffee but on a sunny day I can't resist a coconut cold brew while I sit outside, chat with other locals or read the paper. It's a pleasant way to start the day.

good little spot to stop by and grab a coffee! they don’t do lids, environmentally conscious! the menu was a little intimidating for me, however the barista was very kind and walked me through it! their cold brew is made from a concentrate and can add anything to it. the barista was super friendly and kind! definitely a good little local spot to hit up and support!

This neighborhood coffee shop has got to be the absolute best place I've ever been to, the most knowledgeable and funny and friendly barista, and by far the best bean - and coffee concoctions made by a "coffee scientist". So happy to have found the hole on the wall on North Beach - GO HERE to have coffee of an elevated and sophisticated nature and meet intelligent people....

Coco cold brew is life. Service is outstanding. These folks treat you like you've been neighbors for decades. Not only is it my number one favorite coffee spot in all of the bay area, it's also run by good people. Everything on the menu is stellar. Keep up the great work you guys because I can't image an sf without my HITW Coco cold brew. And the love from the people blessing us with this good stuff is so genuine. ❣️