Crema's Take
“Wrecking Ball pulls serious espresso shots that stand out even by San Francisco standards, with a Melbourne-trained approach that appeals to coffee purists looking for real depth and complexity. The latte here deserves its reputation as Union Street's best, though the cramped space means this is very much a grab-and-go spot rather than a destination for lingering. If you want excellent, no-compromise espresso drinks made by people who actually care about the craft, it's worth the stop; just don't expect room to settle in.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A quick-grab spot, outdoor seating. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →As an Aussie from Melbourne, Wrecking Ball was my go to for coffee! One of the better coffee shops in the US that I've been to! I was ordering two extra shots but coffee in the US is made for different tastes. No fault of the coffee itself which was quite nice! Staff were lovely…
This coffeeshop shows up on a lot of lists for coffee in SF. Unfortunately, either the drip nor the latte were right. The coffee itself was just not strong/no flavor. Even if the beans were a light roast, it just did not taste like it was pulled correctly.
Best latte on union street! Not much space to hang out and enjoy your latte, but still a frequent spot for me.
Best tasting espresso in the area! No matter how busy they get, the staff take their time in making you a great cup of your favorite drink. Giving it 4 stars for ambiance just because there isn't much of a sitting area, mostly to-go.
Overall this seems like a great spot. To be direct, we did a quick stop in so I'm giving it a 5-stars but can't go in depth much since it was a quick stop. I tried their Guatemalan coffee that was sold to me as more Earthy. It certainly seemed that way but I didn't try their…
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