Home Coffee Roasters

1222 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA

★★★★★4.6(651 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Home Coffee Roasters charms visitors with playful signature lattes like Red Velvet and Cookie Monster alongside meticulously crafted espresso and pour overs in a naturally lit space perfect for lingering conversations or focused work. The team clearly takes pride in what they make, infusing artistic care into both the coffee and pastries, while keeping things relaxed and genuinely welcoming rather than precious. It's the kind of neighborhood spot where creative drinks meet quality coffee culture without taking itself too seriously.

What to expect

Signature drinksPastriesTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksEspresso focusedSlow sitPour overLight foodMeetings

Google Reviews

Cindy C
★★★★★4 months ago

I visited this coffee shop as my friends had mentioned it was the best coffee spot they ever tried in SF; so I had to give it a shot. Coffee isn’t that great at all. There’s far better coffee shops like Sextant Coffee Roasters, Saint Frank Coffee or Scullery. I bought a whole bean coffee for a friend and they gift you a free cold brew or drip coffee. I chose the cold brew and it is the worst I’ve tried in my life; tasted like a sour tangerine mixed with lemon with cold brew color. Love the decor! Everything felt like homey until the ladies up front were super rude, not very comprehensive in listening to what we wanted and just ignore any request even though we mentioned that we didn’t get to get charged extra for the addition when trying to order. They had a machine to pre-order but it didn’t allow to pay or add other notes to our coffee order so we decided to just order up front. I had the Iced Cookie Monster Latte with Almond Milk and wasn’t impressed on their coffee. More almond milk taste than coffee. Cookie butter was nonexistent they only top it off with those Chocolate Chip cereal is what looked and tasted. Cold brew do not order, AVOID AT ALL COSTS! Salted Caramel Latte with Soy Milk was okay but nothing out of this world. Never again.

Eddy G
★★★★7 months ago

This little coffee shop has a nice handful of interesting latte flavors, which is what I tend to look for. I was excited to try their red velvet and Cookie Monster lattes. The service was friendly, and the space was nice, but I wasn’t blown away by the coffees, unfortunately. The red velvet was solid, but the Cookie Monster one was less remarkable. I think the flavors and add-ons probably work better if you get that latte hot, though. Overall, it is a spot worth checking out if you’re in the area.

Ben
★★★★9 months ago

Coffee was decent and the staff were really friendly. The shop has big windows and lots of natural light, making it a nice spot to sit for a while. It’s clearly a coworking cafe vibe with almost every table taken by someone on a laptop. Seating can be tough to find during peak hours, and the space is on the smaller side. I was here working too, so I can’t complain, but it’s not a place you’d come to relax without a purpose. Nice if you’re already in the area, but I wouldn’t go out of my way just for this. Drinks: 6/10 Service: 8/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 Value: 7/10

Kathleen Valerio
★★★★★11 months ago

This is an adorable local coffee shop. It's the kind of place you go to sit and relax with a great cup of beautifully made coffee and snacks. Things are made with care and artistic talent. This isn't a place to grab and go for a caffeine hit. It's a place to chill out and savor the good life. Special shout out to Katy and Alexa, who were behind the counter the day I visited.

Shivakshi Gupta
★★★★★a year ago

The café serves smooth, delicious coffee with a lot of creative options. They offer plant-based milk, which is great. The atmosphere is pleasant, and the staff is polite. I do wish they had more vegan food and ice cream choices, but overall, it's a great spot for coffee. Recommended.

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