10/28/08

Love this place!

by lola2727

The wood floors and old furniture add to the ambiance of this trendy coffee house. There is much more than just coffee though. Amazing smoothies, delicious cakes, fabulous selection of beer...they have a wonderful variety. This place is a great alternative to the crazy night on the town. If you want to get together with some friends and actually be able to carry a conversation w/out screaming aver loud music, this is a fun place. Enjoy!

10/22/07

Worst breakfast I've ever had with Flies!!

by gsmod

This is a hole in the wall with NO charm and terrible food! The breakfast was AWEFUL! Cold eggs, undercooked hasbrowns and bad fruit. You're better off staying at home and making the same stuff and actually eating it. I left it all and walked out! The bus boys were polite and that was it! BAD BAD BAD! It ruined my day!! How can you mess up on eggs, toast and hash???

• Pros: NONE
• Cons: EVERYTHING

Bohemian hipsters flock to the casual comfort of this happening cafe--a refreshing escape from the usual ultra-trendy Marina scene.

by Contributor

Redwood tables and old ski-lift chairs fill this funky cafe with flavor and charm, creating a cozy ambience that keeps patrons coming back. But it's not just the interior decor that makes this spot a popular Chestnut Street hangout: the menu, which is served from 7am to 11pm daily, offers home-style cuisine with a hipster flair. Regulars love the macaroni and cheese made with gruyere and fontina and the Grove club sandwich.

11/20/06

Great place to chill

by annamalsf

Great place to hang out and study and have a coffee on a weeknight. Also when the weather's nice, a great place to sit outside and have a glass of wine. The baked goods and coffee are great, the ambiance is so cozy. It's like you're on an episode of Friends.

09/17/06

Love it

by sfdude03

Great place to read, people watch, do work (free wireless!), or lounge. Excellent beer/wine selection with solid menu selection for all three meals. Love this neighborhood Marina hangout.

• Pros: Open late, great people watching, & outside seating
• Cons: Can get crowded

07/28/06

Who knew they served food until 11:00

by newenglandtransplant

Looking for a late night dinner or snack try The Grove. It seems that everyplace on Chestnut closes at 10pm except The Grove. It's a casual place with beer, wine and assorted other drinks. The food is always good and the portions satisfying.

• Pros: Open until 11pm, good staff, good people watching
• Cons: parking

09/09/03

Get a seat by the window

by DJF

This is a outstanding place to watch the activity on Chestnut. Try for a seat outside or near the open air windows. The food is pretty good, but fairly standard. I had the breakfast burrito, which was a dab of sour cream and scoop more avocado away from great. I would recommend the oatmeal with bananas, strawberries, and brown sugar. Great for those with a sweat tooth.

There is no real service to speak of as you place your order up front and find a seat. The ambiance is bustling with many folks just enjoying a coffee or tea.

01/21/03

What a Find!!!

by psboston7

We were driving around and looking for that special some place to grab a late breakfast when we happened upon this place. As soon as we walked in the door we knew this would become one our favorite haunts. Wasn't to expensive and the vibe was one of a neighborhood.... think "Central Perk" from "Friends". Food was delicious, coffee excellent service no better no worse than expected.

• Pros: Tasty Food, Fun Relaxed Atmospher, Cost n line w/area
• Cons: Expect 2 wait 4 seats, Didn't like the music

08/23/02

Cup of tea with friends

by katya73

Trully nothing to complain about! Nice, casual place with great selection of teas, and sandwiches. Seating outside is a plus! Good place to take your friends for a game of chess and a chat.