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Royal Ground Coffee

Coffee Shop and Café$$$$

Polk Gulch, San Francisco

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Royal Ground Coffee

7.1^/10

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"The turkey panini is fantastic and the staff is incredibly sweet."(4 Tips)
"The place to work and to become a coffee addict"(6 Tips)
"The espresso is fantastic!"(3 Tips)
"Great cakes, warm place and laptop friendly!"(3 Tips)

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EaterAugust 17, 2016
A small Bay Area chain that doesn't feel like a chain at all thanks to the eclectic decor and neighborhood vibe. The food options aren't vast, but include bagels, croissant sandwiches, and panini. Read more
Nichole AlbrightApril 9, 2014
The turkey panini is fantastic and the staff is incredibly sweet. Lots of interesting locals to rub elbows with
Steven Angelo MaristelaMay 29, 2015
The espresso is fantastic! 👌 walking down Polk to Lombard with my take away coffee.
Natalie MMarch 14, 2016
Great friendly service and perfect for late night studying/working. Good coffee too!
Alexis CraigAugust 16, 2016
I recommend the egg salad sandwich - it's amazing!
Jon MorrisDecember 19, 2017
Very hip spot with great coffee
Sherry BourzacSeptember 4, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Order the white chocolate mocha with whole milk, no whip and light on the sweet. Bonus points if you speak to the owners in Spanish. :)
Bryce ArcherOctober 25, 2014
Really friendly barista. Protip: get the pumpkin cheesecake bread.
Mo BudakMay 23, 2015
Hungarian Coffee cake; dense, flavorful...very European. Paired well with my decaf Americano.
Ugur KanerJanuary 19, 2015
Not the greatest in town, but probably best place to work in the area. Free wifi, great people, ok coffee.
Topher JamesApril 23, 2022
Really good coffee and a chill place
Geoff ReinhardtFebruary 22, 2017
Hard to get a seat here; lots of squatters working.
Ed DiazFebruary 26, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Great place. Free WiFi, super friendly service and cool vibe
Ed DiazJuly 30, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Amazing "old school" service and really goid coffee & WiFi
Jessica FoleyMay 3, 2012
get a mango smoothie or the chamomile citrus mighty leaf tea—perfect at any time of the day.
Yibang ChenJuly 30, 2013
Cozy place for reading a book. Fast Internet.
Paige GranbackMay 3, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Yvette is the bomb! She also makes the best drip. Ask her what she thinks about Thom Yorke if you want to make friends.
Lilo FluNovember 5, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Great atmosphere! Friendly staff.
J TAugust 6, 2017
They make a good vegetarian bahn mi.
JPJuly 16, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Love this place. Wifi. Great service.
Arthur BodolecAugust 5, 2012
Great cakes, warm place and laptop friendly!
Chris CatapanoMay 19, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Single most relaxing coffee shop on Polk Street...best service on the street as well...
Erik F.August 21, 2012
What a great little joint this is.. great coffee!
Hassan BaydounApril 23, 2010
Need a place to focus. This is the place to go. It's great. The owner and the staff rocks.
GrantNovember 19, 2009
nice little place for lunch, panini is delicious and the owner will bring to your table
Carol WOctober 9, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Best homemade potato salad.
Shehab MarzbanMarch 17, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The place to work and to become a coffee addict
Tom YatesNovember 14, 2009
Been here 25+ times
Play chess or scrabble. Regular meet-up on Monday evenings for both. Chess players can be found most every day of the week.
Robert ReizApril 7, 2012
I am waiting already since 10 min for my vegetarian panini. This is a terrible service! Never again!
Governor WattsJune 18, 2010
No one plays Go here on game nights, despite what the billboard says.
Aim MonkoNovember 10, 2012
do not have the fall flavored latte. it was the worst tasting thing I've ever.
Matthew HuntSeptember 25, 2009
brown sugar!

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