Saint Frank Coffee

2340 Polk St, San Francisco, CA

★★★★★4.5(1,356 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Saint Frank Coffee excels at the craft of pour-over and espresso, drawing praise from coffee enthusiasts for their beautifully balanced, clean brews with rich aromatics that justify the hype. The spacious, welcoming atmosphere makes it ideal for lingering over a perfectly extracted cup and a freshly baked pastry, whether you're working solo or meeting friends. While some note the morning line can be long, those who time their visit right discover why this spot has earned its reputation as a destination for serious coffee lovers in San Francisco.

What to expect

WifiEspresso focusedSlow sitSpecialty drinksMeetingsPour overPastriesTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Monika R
★★★★★a month ago

One of the best pour-over coffees, we enjoyed in a long time. The aroma was incredible—rich, smooth, and inviting. The coffee itself was beautifully balanced. It had a clean, bright flavor with subtle notes that unfolded with every sip. You could really taste the quality of the beans and the precision of the brewing process. The pour-over method brought out a depth and clarity in the coffee that you just don’t get from standard brewing methods. Coffee was smooth, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying from start to finish. If you appreciate great coffee, this is definitely the kind of place where you can slow down, savor the moment, and enjoy a truly exceptional pour-over. I’ll absolutely be coming back for another cup.

Barbara Cash
★★★★★a month ago

I dropped by for an afternoon latte. The taste was amazing! I'm a coffee snob and I was satified. This is my new favorite café! I tried the blueberry lemon muffin. It was superb. I enjoyed the atmosphere, however I couldn't get a seat. There are too many people with their laptops. There should be a time limit so all customers can enjoy sitting in a cafe.

Liviu Orehovschi
★★★★★3 months ago

Unfortunately, worth the hype. I am sad about the many mornings I will freeze in line to get this... For the snobs: Yes, you'll find coffee and beans that are comparable in many places in sf (we're privileged like that, aren't we?). This place is not a coffee shop, though. It's a coffee experience. All credits to the team. You get to know and discuss your coffee with knowledgeable and kind staff. I will see y'all soon :)

Melissa Eisner
★★★★3 months ago

I luckily walked in at a time where there was no wait and empty tables, so yay for me. Ordered a pour over and an iced white, and both were lovely. My iced coffee was particularly satisfying, and they made it with non-dairy milk which was a win for me. The almond croissant was great, tasty filling and nice crispy edges. Highly recommend!

Cynthia
★★★★5 months ago

Came to try their coffee flight as per a friend’s recommendation and found it a tad underwhelming? Possibly just personal preference as they leaned quite sour/acidic. Overall still a great experience and service was friendly!

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