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Cento
(Now Closed)Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
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Cento is one of those places when you're old and gray and run into someone somewhere and you both worked south of market "back in the day" and connect with "omigod of course Cento was the best ever!"
Lisa DinoMay 25, 2016Not too important when going in to get great coffee, but they played awesome music on my last visit. Had a happy retro rockabilly vibe and that made my experience more warm and welcoming.
While the baristas here tend to be less friendly and talkative than folks at other shops, they make excellent espresso drinks and their prices are affordable compared to other places.
Shirin OskooiMay 16, 2012Legit espresso safe haven near ballpark. Blue bottle beans + new Orleans iced coffee! Creative cookies, too (eg kettle corn chocolate chip)
Tim FallsApril 9, 2014Nifty little alley coffee shop. Detach from your desk, take a stroll and grab a mid-afternoon boost, get back to the office to enjoy that tasty beverage while being all productivey.
If you have time to hang out for a bit, get the Cento (not available to go). Similar to a cappuccino, but with a bit less milk foam.
Dilek UnarFebruary 11, 2017Amazing cappuccino and very friendly service. Interior decoration is so stylish. Recommended definitely!
StaceyNovember 11, 2015BEST fresh chocolate croissants EVER (get em in the morning). Solid cup of espresso. Great staff.- They accept credit cards now! Visit their sister cafe, Cafe Lambretta, for more food options.
in the morning, when we're busy, paying when you order works better--best to wait till we tell you how much your order costs and our hands are free. no need for awkwardness!
Simply the best coffee you can find in SoMa. And probably the best latte of the city.
Tiny coffee spot in an alleyway. No seating, cash only. Solid espresso and cappuccino.
Get a cento! Also I like the cookies and the croissants.
Ash FontanaSeptember 17, 2012The best espresso in SF, and maybe the world; beautifully mottled pulls that have a different taste every time.
Melanie LoweMarch 18, 2010Get the iced coffee - yummy and quick! Also, did you know they're open on Saturdays?? No need to line up at Ferry Bldg to get your Blue Bottle.
The "good humor" sticker in the back is so ironic!! Good coffee tho...
If you don't need something to go get the macchiato. Cento bars are good too.
Get the Cento and a freshly toasted chocolate croissant - delicious way to start the day!
BEST LATTES AND BEST CROISSANTS EVER. Grab n' go kinda place.
Duncan DavidsonFebruary 3, 2017Terrific short cap. Or try their Centro, their version of a Gibralter
The "Cento" is the perfect afternoon pick me up. John's team keeps it tight.
The soy milk here always gets curdle-y in my cappuccino. Stick with the cow-stuff if you can.
Get the "Cento": it's their version of a Gibraltar served in a highball glass.
Brian WixMarch 2, 2015Friendly Baristas, low key, would not know it was there unless you were looking for it.
Bring cash. Otherwise, you're the guy everyone hates who holds up the line and the building is the size of "very small", so.
Get here before 8:30 if you want in on the hot croissants.
Try Cento coffee. Tastes great and is served in a nice glass.
Some of the best drip coffee in town! And don't forget to check in on their Perkville system
almond, dark chocolate oatmeal cookie. good with espresso & good for you.
Heavy hitter. Ice coffee (chicory) + a shot. They ring the bell! They may card you if you order this
Katherine FernandezNovember 16, 2011Order an espresso and receive sparkling water as a complimentary chaser
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- Mon–Fri
- 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
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Yes (incl. NFC Payments & American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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