Joy's Place
Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco
"sweet potato latte is a must try"(12 Tips)
"Highly recommend the Affogato (ice cream with espresso)"(6 Tips)
"Wi-Fi password: john611post"(3 Tips)
"Great wifi, lots of power outlets, and open late"(2 Tips)
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Taylor EMay 24, 2016The sweet potato latte is unique & delightful... really frothy with a nice texture. 🍠 ☕️Upvote3Downvote
Patricia LeeFebruary 3, 2017Nice working spot with wifi and seating. It seems to be Korean, with a few sandwich options if you're hungry. The sweet potato latte seems to have actual bits of sweet potato in it - yummy.UpvoteDownvote
Great atmosphere, perfect music to work/ study (free wifi is obviously a great +!). You can either enjoy a nice hot drink with a waffle (yum) or a sandwich for lunch.UpvoteDownvote
One of the few cafés that doesn't blare obnoxiously loud music. Chill, perfect place to study. People converse, but it blends into background noise. They make a nice robust Americano.Upvote5Downvote
Jane L.March 6, 2020While nothing stands out as exceptional, everything is done right from the matcha latte to affogato. The space is also great for getting some work done!UpvoteDownvote
New coffee shop in the neighborhood that is open until 11pm! They blend Latin American beans for drip coffee and African ones for espresso :)Upvote3Downvote- david banarJune 27, 2016They have good coffee all around, a bit strong for the light drinker though. Highly recommend the Affogato (ice cream with espresso)UpvoteDownvote
Try the sweet potato latte - it's a Korean speciality. They also make espresso con panna and affogato, which are both excellent.Upvote1Downvote- Bridget HuberJuly 9, 2015Best place to work remotely... And they're open late compared to other coffee shops in the area.
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Wifi is reasonable, mildly busy, cozy, ample power. They play instrumental/chill music mostly. The waffle smells amazing!UpvoteDownvote
Rudy RigotOctober 27, 2013Tiny, bit nice staff and really good coffee and food. My most usual place to take coffee and enjoy non-time-limited wireless.UpvoteDownvote- Joy's place is on and off. Staff are always great. Main complaint is that they usually play bad pop really loud, to a point where I can hear it through my earbuds. Also find groups of loud studentsUpvoteDownvote
Cute little place, good coffee and open late with Free WiFi.Upvote2Downvote
M LSeptember 7, 2016Great place to work or study, plenty of outlets, wifi, Jazz at the right volume. Tasty mocha.UpvoteDownvote
_September 22, 2015Sweet potatoe latte was meh, but the matcha green tea and red bean shaved ice was good!
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VivianJuly 16, 2016The blackboard coffee infographic is super useful :) the sweet potato latte is thick but deliciousUpvoteDownvote
The sweet potato latte is pretty awesome.Upvote2Downvote
Open LATE! They also have REAL caramel lattes, not just flavored syrup like some places!Upvote6Downvote
Ryan PaulJuly 14, 2014They have Dutch coffee - aka Kyoto Drip if you're in from NYC. Grab some for a nice, smooth, caffeinated punch in the faceUpvote1Downvote
KahWee TengMay 23, 2016Great Wifi connection and good place to study or hangout with friendsUpvoteDownvote
I've never been here without witnessing 2-4 people sharing an absurdly large bowl of ice cream or waffles in awkward silence.Upvote3Downvote
Pei 👻 WenMay 7, 2016Desert heaven! Loved their waffles & shaved ice. Skip the coffee though.UpvoteDownvote
New coffee shop downtown - best place to get a sweet potato latte or affogato!Upvote2Downvote
Nice people and good coffee. Sandwich selection is limited but nicely done.UpvoteDownvote
Pam ☕️ ODecember 25, 2014Treat yourself to an affogato. That's two scoops of ice cream over a double shot of espresso.UpvoteDownvote
Carla FrancoJuly 14, 2014Great place: peaceful, good food, nice people and pleasant music.Upvote1Downvote
Bkwm JMarch 25, 2017Sweet potato latte tastes pretty good 😋, but $5 for small is quite steep... 😐😑UpvoteDownvote
Pierre A.November 8, 2014Why not picking a book from the shelf for some nice reading? Chill.UpvoteDownvote
An excellent americano and friendly staff to boot!UpvoteDownvote
Esmael El-MoslimanyJanuary 23, 2014They have an excellent latte. Very similar to a flat white.UpvoteDownvote
Matt ClineDecember 17, 2014Ham and cheese croissant was pretty good. Not many good options on the menu.UpvoteDownvote
N CMarch 22, 20143.5/5 *. Great service. Coffee is very bold. Tea is good. Food is bit expensive for the portion.UpvoteDownvote
WIFI pwd changes now every few weeks but is listed on your receipt nowUpvoteDownvote
Imogen DiksAugust 6, 2013If you like coffee from Sydney, Australia then you'll like it here. Spot on for taste and texture.UpvoteDownvote
EdmondNovember 3, 2013Go with a close friend I enjoy the shaved ice together. It's pretty big!UpvoteDownvote
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- 9:00 AM–Midnight
(415) 817-1391
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