SPRO - Mission Dolores/Castro
500 Church St, San Francisco, CA
Crema's Take
“SPRO Coffee Lab is an espresso enthusiast's dream with an impressive rotating selection of four to five different roasts available for both espresso and pour over, giving you reason to return again and again. The team clearly takes their craft seriously—their Barista Competition Flight and signature cortados earn passionate praise—though the compact space and premium pricing mean it's best suited for coffee lovers prioritizing quality over lingering comfort. Beyond the exceptional coffee, their pastries like the vegan chocolate and banana loaf and thoughtful touches like matcha tea round out a specialty-focused experience worth seeking out.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program, matcha and tea options too. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Great specialty espresso. They let you select from 4 or 5 different roasts for both espresso and pour over, which means I’ve got reason to come back! The space is a little small (fits maybe 15-20 people) but they have WiFi so you can work there.
It’s a decent place to grab a good cup of coffee and leave as soon as possible. However, it’s significantly overpriced if you want to get food and actually enjoy the moment. The environment is poorly designed and maintained, the food wasn’t good, and the staff is careless. …
Had the vegan chocolate and banana loaf. It was really great and rich, much like the non vegan variant. The drip coffee to was fantastic, perfect for a cloudy day lift me up. My friend had the matcha latte and an avocado sandwich. She liked it too. Made for a good meal.
Stunning coffee and staff. We got two cortados and a hot chocolate and it was 10/10. The staff on Sat evening were so sweet :)
I ordered Barista Competition Flight and it might have been the best espresso I’ve ever had (and trust me, I spent a lot of time in Italy). 21$ is a bit pricey for an espresso and cappuccino but it definitely is an experience and I would gladly do it again. I loved the vibe…
Crema Reviews
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