Spruce Cafe & Patisserie
230 S Spruce Ave, South San Francisco, CA
Crema's Take
“Spruce's real strength is its pastry case—the pistachio mousse cake and éclairs are genuinely impressive—but the espresso-focused drinks are inconsistent, and the austere, dimly lit space with cold marble tables feels more suited to quick visits than lingering study sessions. If you're in South San Francisco craving excellent baked goods and don't mind forgiving occasional drink missteps, it's worth the drive; just know the hidden location means you'll need to navigate carefully to find the parking lot.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Pretty decent cafe in a secluded location. Came here to study and got the seasonal banana matcha latte recommended by the barista. The drink was ok, matcha could’ve been stronger since banana usually overpowers the matcha. Also they had tiny tables which were a bit rocky so not…
Came in around 3pm on a Wednesday- it’s a bit hidden so drive carefully! The parking lot is right before the car wash and has plenty of parking. We ordered the Pistachio mousse cake and the creme brûlée bar- both were delicious but the pistachio was the winner! Highly recommend…
I was a little disappointed. I traveled there specifically for an Affogato only to find out they didn’t have any ice cream. They made it sound like it was a seasonal thing. If it was, the menu should say that. I ended up getting an ice coffee. It was okay. It had a strange…
In SSF for a basketball tourney and looking for coffee. Found this excellent place with great seating. Incredible looking pastries I didn't try including a masterpiece of an e'claire. Had the excellent, not too much icing cinnamon and role and a very tasty cappuccino. Check out…
Good espresso, food and service. Always pleasure to be here. The atmosphere is dimly lit, but it's cold inside, and it's chilly to sit on metal chairs and use cold marble tables. I think the furniture, except for the wooden table, should be updated and more seating should be…
Crema Reviews
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