Q Specialty Coffee
3490 California St, San Francisco, CA
Crema's Take
“This corner café bathes in natural light and buzzes with the energy of specialty coffee enthusiasts who keep coming back for the consistently exceptional, smooth espresso and their standout matcha lattes topped with a citrus-forward whip. The bright, open space with ample seating and reliable wifi makes it the kind of place where you can linger for hours, though you might need to arrive early on busy afternoons to snag a table. What really sets Q apart is the visible care their team puts into every drink—knowledgeable staff who'll walk you through the menu and coffee that tastes like it actually matters to the people making it.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Wifi.
Google Reviews
Fantastic matcha latte (too much ice for my taste but that's a problem I have generally). Great staff. Beautiful space. Has Wi-Fi. Outlets if you need powet. Ample seating, 👌
Came in on a Monday afternoon and most of the seats were taken. I did manage to grab a seat and enjoyed my velvet matcha foam. The space is bright and open making it perfect to read for a bit. They are dropping a new menu tomorrow (3/3/26) and so offered some free drinks! I got…
Q Specialty Coffee is on another level. The coffee is consistently incredible.. rich, smooth, and clearly made by people who actually care about quality. It’s always busy for a reason, but what really impressed me is how fast the line moves. Even when it’s packed, you’re never…
Best matcha in San Fran! Recently & newly opened. The presentation is amazing and really captures the attention. They have a matcha whip that is citrus in flavor. They also have a selection of coffee from different places. Definitely a must visit.
The shop is on a corner with lots of natural light—beautiful space. The woman who helped me was very friendly and went over a few drinks with me. The hot specialty coffees were not available as the machine was out of service so I had an Americano with oat milk, which was…
Crema Reviews
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