The Mill
736 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into San Francisco's coffee scene, this espresso-focused café excels at both precision drinks and exceptionally crafted pastries, with reviewers raving about flaky, buttery creations like kouign amann and spiced chickpea babka that pair beautifully with their medium roast. It's a lively gathering spot that fills with regulars enjoying everything from perfectly balanced cortados to creative breakfast plates, though be prepared that the refined offerings come with San Francisco pricing. The atmosphere strikes that sweet spot between serious coffee craftsmanship and approachable neighborhood warmth—ideal for lingering over a pour over or catching up with a friend.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
I ordered the latte and the spiced chickpea babka, and both were excellent. The pastry was beautifully flaky, light on the filling, and made with an exceptionally fluffy dough, generously topped with poppy seeds that added a subtle crunch. It felt indulgent without being heavy.…
This is a cute coffee shop offering different varieties of toast and pastries. The kouign amman had richness embedded in every bite. It was flaky and paired well with their medium roast coffee. The ambiance is cute and it’s great spot for a date
Tuesday at 10:15am. The café was quite full of patrons drinking coffee and eating the $14 avocado toast. I ordered a matcha latte with oat milk to go. ~$8!!!! The taste was mild, not very strong. This NoPA neighborhood is well suited for well- and highly-paid tech workers. Not…
Good flaky pastries (some better than others), but the prices are beyond exaggerated. $17 for a slice of bread with very little on it is insane, especially for a trout toast that ended up being too salty. Ham and cheese croissant was flaky but lacking in filling, toma and squash…
Stopped by The Mill and everything was a hit. The cortado was perfect — smooth, balanced, and just the right size. Food-wise: • The Egg in the Hole was the standout — that garlic butter on the country bread is next-level. • The smoked trout toast came in a close second, fresh…
Crema Reviews
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