Bold specialty coffee, fast service, welcoming vibe.
The Coffee Movement is a San Francisco coffee shop and cafe located at 1737 Balboa St. Regulars praise well-spiced chai lattes, quality espresso drinks, and a citrus-balanced espresso tonic. The minimalistic space offers outdoor seating and fast, friendly baristas, creating a welcoming, energetic vibe. Guests enjoy rotating coffee flights and pastries like almond croissants. It's a popular spot near Golden Gate Park and the De Young Museum, with notable latte value around $5.
1737 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA
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Expertly crafted espresso beverages, including lattes and unique options like espresso tonics with lime/orange twists.
A tasting experience featuring a rotating selection of coffees to explore different flavors and varieties.
Delicious baked goods such as almond croissants with jam, perfect for pairing with your coffee.
A well-spiced and creamy chai latte, known as one of the best in the area.
Comfortable outdoor seating area for enjoying your coffee in a relaxed environment.
Overall rating
F Francis
The chai latte is well-spiced and creamy—easily one of the better ones around. Espresso drinks are good too, made with quality beans, and the espresso tonic is nicely balanced with lime/orange twist. Friendly spot with decent pastries and outdoor seating. Worth checking out. Close to golden gate park and de young museum.
Ariadni Alexiadou
A truly unique coffee experience worth the wait. The Coffee Movement in San Francisco delivers an exceptional coffee experience from start to finish. The baristas are fast, friendly, and always smiling, creating a welcoming and energetic atmosphere. The coffee itself is outstanding—carefully crafted, full of flavor, and consistently excellent. This is exactly why you see long lines outside at all hours of the day. Once you try it, you understand immediately.
Slavik
Definitely a really good coffee shop. $5 for a latte is unbeatable for the quality you get. Good Service is also pleasing to see. Depending on the time you come might be busy. Not much indoor seating either.
Jarrod W
Really excellent coffee experience here, especially if you enjoy specialty coffee. Far and away my favorite spot in SF. Would recommend giving the coffee flight a shot if you’re interested in a little variety. Baristas are super friendly and knowledgeable about the rotating list of coffees. As far as location, this spot on Balboa was my favorite. Give it a shot!
Shirley Chiou
TCM did not disappoint. The almond croissant has just enough jam in it. The service was streamlined with 3 people all doing different task in making the coffee to make the line move quickly. The space was minimalistic and have seats outside as well. Coffee was point in. Will come back again.
