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Contraband Coffeebar

Contraband Coffeebar

(Now Closed)
Coffee Shop$$$$
Polk Gulch, San Francisco
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  • Brandon C.heart icon on user image
    Brandon CainFebruary 23, 2016
    Nice coffee shop that has quick service and great coffee
  • Karolina 🦖heart icon on user image
    Karolina 🦖September 12, 2015
    Everything apart from coffee is overpriced, but the place is super cosy. Laptops welcome.
  • Nick B.heart icon on user image
    Nick BaumJanuary 29, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    The maple-bacon donuts from Dynamo are delicious, especially when paired with a latte.
  • Daniel K.heart icon on user image
    Daniel KaufmanAugust 16, 2014
    Go to spot for coffee when I'm in San Francisco. Best redeye hands down.
  • Isabel S.heart icon on user image
    Isabel SwartzJanuary 5, 2019
    Good coffee, but haven’t always had the nicest experience with the folks who work here.
  • Tatsuhiko M.
    Tatsuhiko MiyagawaOctober 30, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Great coffee with standing-friendly desks. Open late till 9pm.
  • TenderKnob.com
    TenderKnob.comAugust 20, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    You might pay an extra 50cents per coffee (latte) but it is well worth it for their unique blend of roasted beans.
  • James T.
    James TOctober 25, 2015
    Definitely the most hipsters/sq feet that I've seen in an SF coffee shop.
  • Pavan K.heart icon on user image
    Pavan KulkarniApril 1, 2018
    Order any of the single origins , Kenyan for more earthy flavour
  • Peggyheart icon on user image
    PeggyOctober 6, 2016
    Try the dark white (a flat white with dark chocolate)!
  • Tim R.
    Tim RogersJuly 3, 2011
    Best coffee in SF, or anywhere for that matter. You will not be disappointed!
  • Kevin B.heart icon on user image
    Kevin BurgJune 18, 2015
    A good collection of single origins to choose from.
  • Sabina B.
    Sabina B.August 6, 2014
    Great place to camp out with your laptop and GSD.
  • Ms H.
    Ms HeleneJune 6, 2015
    Flat white fell flat. Strong but almond milk was not integrated. $4.75
  • Jiexi C.heart icon on user image
    Jiexi CaoJuly 22, 2015
    The Blossom is a unique experience
  • Rio P.heart icon on user image
    Rio ParkAugust 31, 2017
    Great drip coffee :)
  • Janet D.
    Janet DeHartOctober 1, 2013
    Only 2 power outlets. Wifi password currently: bettywhite.
  • Juliana A.heart icon on user image
    Juliana ArdilaMarch 30, 2017
    So much variety! Tasty coffee too.
  • David S.heart icon on user image
    David StraussApril 4, 2015
    Wide selection of roasts for espresso and drip.
  • Adriano C.
    Adriano CastroAugust 8, 2014
    I go here for the lattes but I stay for the guava pastels.
  • Lorena
    LorenaJuly 5, 2015
    Nice coffee place in San Francisco but ridiculously overpriced. I ended up paying 7 dollars for a coffee, what????
  • Bonnieheart icon on user image
    BonnieSeptember 16, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Say hello to the new Tuesday!! Good bye cowboy songs and the endless countdown!
  • Jiafang J.heart icon on user image
    Jiafang JiangMarch 18, 2017
    They carry dynamo donuts and pastry from neighbor bakehouse!
  • Raghav G.heart icon on user image
    Raghav GulatiAugust 31, 2016
    Bali. So good. When they have it.
  • Lane R.
    Lane RettigOctober 26, 2013
    Super good coffee, super crappy wifi. Also no outdoor seating right now.
  • Jenn C.
    Jenn CaballeroAugust 25, 2014
    They offer flat whites and Kyoto-style iced coffee
  • Ruslan H.heart icon on user image
    Ruslan HereApril 11, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Excellent coffee!
  • Sean T.heart icon on user image
    Sean TraynorApril 13, 2016
    Great espresso and pour overs.
  • Gavin S.heart icon on user image
    Gavin SchulzAugust 24, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Nice quiet place to enjoy a great espresso!
  • David P.heart icon on user image
    David PhillipsMarch 4, 2015
    It's best here. Takes a little time when made by hand.
  • Guilherme N.heart icon on user image
    The Matcha Chai is great
  • Bradford S.
    Bradford StephensJune 26, 2012
    This is the only coffee joint in Sf that does not serve a burnt or sour espresso. Thank god. Get one.
  • Bommyheart icon on user image
    BommyMarch 29, 2015
    Dynamo donuts and pastries from neighbor bakehouse and mr. holmes bakehouse.
  • Linda Y.heart icon on user image
    Linda YangMay 16, 2016
    Dark white and the separator
  • Emily P.
    Emily PinkertonJune 27, 2014
    Best music selection I've heard in a long time.
  • Amy Y.
    Amy YFebruary 28, 2015
    One of my favorite cafes in the city
  • Ben M.heart icon on user image
    Ben MackeySeptember 25, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Great flat white!
  • Maru R.heart icon on user image
    Maru RegalziAugust 13, 2018
    Third culture muffins and hot chocolate... oh my God!!
  • Lisa
    LisaApril 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    super nice people and great pastries. try the empanadas.
  • Megan Allison
    Megan AllisonSeptember 19, 2011
    One of the few places that really understands the latte breve. Owner dude is awesome.
  • 420heart icon on user image
    420September 5, 2013
    These guys aren't messing around. They only carry awesome coffee
  • Malte G.heart icon on user image
    Malte GoescheJuly 21, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Wifi password as of July 2014 is "1415larkin"
  • Pete J.heart icon on user image
    Pete JelliffeSeptember 26, 2014
    Drip coffee was worth splurging $4
  • Taylor C.heart icon on user image
    Taylor CascinoAugust 17, 2014
    My favorite cappuccino in San Francisco.
  • Victor S.heart icon on user image
    Victor StuberJuly 9, 2015
    Trendy place. They accept bitcoin
  • Martin B.
    Martin BrownFebruary 1, 2015
    Really good Ethiopian coffee
  • Ekkapong T.
    Ekkapong T.April 28, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Believe me, Peppermint Tea will make you happy all day!
  • Patrick H.heart icon on user image
    Patrick HuntonAugust 12, 2014
    Great Lattes and Dynamo Donuts
  • Jaidan B.heart icon on user image
    Jaidan BrackenFebruary 19, 2016
    Espresso!!
  • Bec S.heart icon on user image
    Bec ShayneJune 22, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Cappuccino or drip coffee
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