Telescope Coffee

345 6th St, San Francisco, CA

★★★★★4.6(283 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Telescope Coffee is a meticulous espresso bar where the baristas treat every drink like a craft worth perfecting, evident in their thoughtfully executed seasonal creations like the subtly balanced honeycomb latte that keeps people coming back. The neighborhood gem pairs exceptional coffee with house-made pastries—particularly their coveted focaccia—and fosters a genuinely warm atmosphere where both the drinks and the humans feel like they're made with real care. It's the kind of place that rewards showing up early and visiting often, especially if you want to catch their rotating specials before they're gone.

What to expect

Signature drinksEspresso focusedLight foodSpecialty drinksSlow sitPastriesTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Andrea Kopitz
★★★★★2 months ago

Coffee, pastries, and humans are just delightful. Also the attention to detail and care the baristas put into every drink is obvious (I mean, a honeycomb latte? Most cafes would never bother with a crumble topping for your coffee). Feels like a very human, inviting, place and I’m very grateful it exists!

Lupe Cabrera
★★★★★3 months ago

Came across telescope coffee while walking around the neighborhood. I ordered the honey comb latte & it was great. I usually enjoy coffee with honey, this was subtly sweet. The focaccia bread seems to run out fast, will come back for that & more coffee. A chill place to slow down and enjoy a drink.

Michael Delehanty Real Estate
★★★★★4 months ago

I was doing a property inspection in San Francisco and decided to drop into a coffee shop once I was finished. I was initially drawn here because of the good reviews and I certainly see why. The coffee is fantastic and I ordered an amazing ginger cookie while my daughter ordered a pastry. The staff were very friendly and I loved the art work posted in various places around the interior and even in the bathrooms. I know it’s hard to be a successful coffee shop these days so it’s so nice to find one this great. Please try it yourself and support local businesses. Michael Delehanty Compass Real Estate.

Vlad Satchouk
★★★★★6 months ago

Stopped by for an afternoon coffee. Place was nice and staff was super friendly and helpful. Tried the honeycomb latte, and I thought it was really good! I really don’t like sweet drinks and this wasn’t too sweet - it’s a latte with house honeycomb toffee sprinkled on top which melts into the drink

Kristina Femal
★★★★★6 months ago

The seasonal drinks make me want to come to this quint little cafe regularly, but also to finally try their elusive vegan focaccia. It was sold out both times I came so I guess I need to be earlier! Polite staff and fast service with a chill vibe complete the experience of Telescope. 🔭 Order your drink in one of their nice glasses and stay for awhile, it's perfect for relaxing. 😌

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