Timber + Tide
685 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, CA
Crema's Take
“Timber + Tide's stunning modern design and genuinely good matcha lattes make it worth the trek across South San Francisco—it's the kind of beautiful, airy space that makes working or lingering with friends feel like a treat rather than a routine. The full breakfast and light food menu cater to everyone, and the consistently strong service means you can actually relax here instead of feeling rushed, even when the place gets busy with local biotech workers.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Wifi.
Google Reviews
Dec 15, 2025 It was my year to coordinate our offices' holiday party (25 people) with a wide assortment of food preferences. Steak please, only vegan foods, chicken wings, exotic pizzas. And the Lighthouse provided all of the above, plus much more. The food was gorgeously…
Delightful & spacious interior. Coming out of central San Francisco had to take 2 buses, cross a highway 3 times, & walk 18 minutes — but pretty worth it.
A beautiful cafe / restaurant with brunch foods in a corporate building surrounded by biotech companies. Seems like there’s some space devoted for those that work there but mostly the rest of space is open to the public. The coffee is really good and it’s a great place to get…
GORGEOUS! Absolutely stunning. It’s such a beautiful location to study, unwind, work, and chat with friends. The matcha latte was pretty good as well. The interior decor is spectacular and you can rent conference rooms here for events and business meetings.
Absolutely fabulous. Stunning architecture and design, better yet was the service and food. This cafe is tucked away in the Gateway business area but you’d swear you were in a cafe in Napa. I had the smoked salmon with hummus and it was delicious. The service was impeccable,…
Crema Reviews
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