Crema's Take
“Origin Lab stands out for serving genuinely excellent, unsweetened matcha in a city where that's surprisingly rare—reviewers consistently call it the best they've had in San Francisco, with enough variety to keep matcha devotees coming back. The owner Abraham creates a warm, personal atmosphere that makes the small hole-in-the-wall feel like a neighborhood spot rather than just another cafe, and the espresso and pastries are solid enough to satisfy coffee-first visitors too. If you're serious about matcha or want a quiet place with real character and care behind the counter, this one earns its 4.9 rating.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →The atmosphere is quaint and rather sweet for a small, hole-in-the-wall cafe. It’s one of the VERY FEW places in San Francisco that has high quality, unsweetened matcha. As another bonus, they open at 6 AM, which is really convenient for people that have to work the early…
Excellent matcha, coffee, and bagels. Super nice owner too 👍🏽
Best Matcha I’ve had in SF, so many different options for a primarily matcha drinker. Butter croissant on the side was a nice touch
Abraham is so friendly and helpful. The cappuccino was excellent with cute cup.
Lovely owner + loved their cloud concept
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