06/10/08

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by megan86

i frequently pop in this place to satisfy my afternoon caffeine cravings. its a cool cafe in an awesome location, the staff is wonderful, very helpful, high spirited and friendly. this all sounds great right? the only problem i have with this place, is the owner. every time im there, he always seems to be lurking in the shadows, barking orders at his employees. so rude. and one time when i was in there a girl that was working there was helping a mentally ill customer, she was laughing and talking to him about his day and so on, and the owner walk in and tells the man to be quiet and just glares at his employee!!!! who does that?? i was in shock. HUGE turn off. guess ill have to find another place to get my afternoon cup.

• Pros: awesome staff and location, good coffee
• Cons: owner

A bevy of beverages and veggie bites draw a health-conscious crowd to this tiny coffeehouse.

by Gina Goff

In Short
A handful of wooden tables, two computer stations and a long counter fill this café's small space. Haight Street shoppers looking for a pick-me-up order from a lengthy menu of drinks, including smoothies, fresh fruit juice, coffee and wheat grass shots. Vegan-friendly pastries fill jars perched along the counter, while refrigerators stock energy drinks and water. Vegetarian fare, like sandwiches, salads and calzones, are available in addition to carnivorous eats, including BLTs and hearty soups.