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yakiniQ Cafe
Café$$$$
Japantown, San Francisco
"Don't miss their famous sweet potato latte - try it with soy!"(17 Tips)
"You can't go wrong with the yuzu tea and macarons."(3 Tips)
"... music is perfect, macarons are delicious!"(7 Tips)
"My latte and macaroon were wonderful!"(6 Tips)
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Jeff WooMarch 3, 2014Quiet & inspiring space to get sh1t done. The wifi isn't always reliable but the Sweet Potato Latte is a guaranteed love. See all: http://foodmento.com/place/2578
Gurmukh PanesarOctober 23, 2016Sweet potato latte is great here. Ask for it with almond milk and no added sugar, it's sweet enough as it is! Matcha shortbread doesn't taste like matcha unfortunately.
- You can't go wrong with the yuzu tea and macarons. Great place to study, there are few power outlets, so go somewhere else or get here early if you need to use a laptop :)
Vivian JohnstonOctober 5, 2013I am a macaron snob, and I found yakiniQ's macarons to be top-notch. The filling was ample and it was just perfect. They offer so many tasties on the menu too! Very excited to come back for more!
Norris TranFebruary 8, 2012Very quiet/relaxing. Perfect spot for laptop jockeys. free wifi. Pricey interesting/varied cafe menu. note: sweet potato lattes. My gotos: yuzu tea w/organic rose ice cream. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more- Jesse JohnstonJune 20, 2015Although it's no Blue Bottle, yakiniQ offers lots of espresso beverages at reasonable rates. They also have almond and soy milk for the diary averse!
John BobeldykFebruary 16, 2017Enjoy a savory snack. The musubi has slightly sweet furikake and the tuna onigiri has a kick.
- katherine k. robinsonMarch 15, 2013The onigiri seems expensive but it's gigantic, delicious, and definitely worth it. Don't miss their famous sweet potato latte - try it with soy!
Tianna KJuly 22, 2012The decor is adorable! A nice place to read, study, or go on a coffee date! Be forewarned though, the prices are a bit high, and my latte was essentially milk. Needs more espresso.
Joey TranSeptember 1, 2013Best place to just sit, relax, and do some homework and browse the Internet if you have a day off or have a coffee date with a friend.
Arthur ChangAugust 15, 2011Just discovered this place last week. Quiet little cafe with amazing teas and super friendly service. WiFi, outlets, and board games. Very nicely decorated interior.
- Marika LaforestOctober 10, 2013Nice little place, wonderful ambiance, service A1, coffee is good, music is perfect, macarons are delicious!
Relatively few outlets - they are to the right in the seating area when you enter. Great study/chill/chat spot otherwise
sayumiAugust 15, 2013they have a unique selection of macarons with Japanese tastes! def try the green tea yuzu one
Carina AndersenApril 19, 2015Try the sweet potato latte, the ginger ice tea or the black sesame ice cream
Pam ☕️ OJanuary 17, 2016Tried to get a sweet potato cappuccino, but that was a no. Regular cappuccino was fine. Note that the sweet potato latte does not have coffee by default.
Oz LublingJune 17, 2015Great place for laptop jockeys. I tried the iced matcha tea and found it very disappointing.
Sherry LiApril 15, 2015Cute cafe with lots desserts. Lots of fun drinks like the yuzu palmer. The much hyped sweet potato latte was meh, too much fiber and not enough flavor.
David FangDecember 30, 2014The service here is the absolute worst. They really make an effort to send you out the door. Kept asking us if it was our last plate with every order. Even asked us to pay while we were eating.
Chalisa BoonMay 27, 2014Being Ripped off by 4.95$ affogato. 4.95$ is an average price for affogato in San Francisco but what I got is totally unacceptable. The ice cream is only approximately 1/3 of full scoop.
YukiFebruary 20, 2014San Francisco meets Japan. Pumpkin lattes, beards, green tea cheesecake & macbook airs.
Try the Yuzu Honey Tea - Fresh yuzu, perfect level of sweetness, warms up body and soul.
aetea TMay 19, 2013Full of campers, but good selection of (asian) drinks and pastries. Cute spot if you can beat the crowd
Courtney SJanuary 7, 2012Love this place but I find myself never ordering because the tables are always taken by folks working
This is the cafe right next to the restaurant of the same name. It's bright, spacey and comfortable. Perfect place to read, crochet, chat or catch up on your google reader content
Get Ice yuzu tea! Their wifi is really crowded and better avoid using it.
ChristineApril 16, 2011Good spot to pick up a sweet potato latte and dessert! Everyone behind the counter always seems just as sweet!
Love their macaroons! Great place to grab a cup of coffee and read a book
Amanda SMay 31, 2012Order sweet potato latte even if you think you won't like it. The macaroons are cute!- It's so cozy inside! My latte and macaroon were wonderful!
Their wifi doesn't seem to work for Apple devices the last few times I've been here. I know it worked several months ago, not sure what changed!
Great place to chill out if internet works and the staff weren't having the loudest conversation in the cafe. Overpriced food and drinks were overrated
Marilou AlejoAugust 25, 2012Matcha latte ftw. The sweet potato latte makes me feel like I'm drinking soup. -_-
- Patrick CollisonMarch 31, 2012Warm; full of people finding respite from the Japantown malls; good tea.
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(415) 441-9291
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