Philz Coffee

Friendly staff, quick turn around for coffee and gorgeous new amenities. Recommend this coffee shop and will definitely come back!

Philz should be the «chain» that sets the standards for a good cup of coffee. Each cup is individually made and delicious — if you don’t love it, they will remake it. How’s that for a guarantee?
Everybody pops their Philz cherry on the Mint Mojito — but when you’ve graduated from that, try a Philtered Soul. You’ve got a huge menu of options — try them all!
I might be poo-poo’d by coffee snobs, but I think Philz beats a lot of the independent coffee shops out in the City. If Starbucks is a 2, Peet’s is a 3, Philz is probably 4, and my favored coffee shops like Sightglass or Blue Bottle are clear 5s. Obviously Philz and Blue Bottle are totally different styles of coffee and appealing to different palates — but I really don’t think you’ve «lived» until you had a gibraltar from Blue Bottle. I just also can’t get enough of that New Orleans ice coffee either — whatever is in that milk or the coffee has a natural sweetness that is divine.
That said Philz is about that single serve coffee, and they do it right.
Why not get a cup today?

This is delicious coffee. Prices are right, coffee is good, they have wifi. I love regular filter-​made coffee and this cup is as good as any. Lots of different blends to try and you’re going to find a favorite.
I make the beans at home and it’s never as tasty as in-​store. Nice folks at the counter too.

Love this place. Went once and I’m hooked. They have great service. There are so many options. Plus, you can change the drink if you don’t like it. They ask you to taste it in front of them to make sure you are satisfied before you go. I hadn’t seen anyone dissatisfied. Every Flavor is unique. They are quick to get things done, but have an art in how the drinks are made. Fresh coffee! Check it out, if you haven’t already.

Unlike the commercial blight that has become Starbucks, the emergence of a new Philz in a neighborhood that hasn’t seen one brings unfettered joy, especially to those who live nearby and thought the comforting taste of a Silken Splendor could only come in the FiDi between meetings near the office or on a special excursion to more established, hipster-​centric areas like the Mission or the Castro. Clearly, Rincon Hill must be coming into its own as a true residential enclave in order to warrant the spanking new Philz that suddenly appeared at Folsom and Beale, as unlikely a location as one could expect in these parts (photo:
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Given that this is my seventh Philz review on Unilocal,there is little in the way of revelation I can provide in terms of the quality of their brews. They’re impeccable as usual, and the $ 4 Large Philtered Soul I had offered just the right amount of chocolate hazelnut sweetness to satisfy a late afternoon craving (photo:
). Based on their extensive baked goods collection, Jamie W. and I decided to share a $ 3.95 Cinnamon Twist which was just the decadent, oversized donut we wanted to have to spoil our dinner (photo:
). The modern industrial-​chic space is pleasing although I wish they had a better configuration to add more conversational areas. Best of all is that it’s open on weekends.
COFFEE — 5 stars… Philz again
AMBIANCE — 4 stars… fitting for this part of SoMa but extra chairs would be nice
SERVICE — 4 stars… friendly and well-​trained in their brewing
TOTAL — 5 stars… Rincon Hill deserves the next link in the Philz chain

What a delight it is to have This coffee shop near the Transbay Bus terminal! This establishment alone fires up my desire to be early to the bus stop.
Each cup is individually made, so the length of time it takes to get a cup is a bit more than your average coffee shop. Notice on the menu that there are MANY offerings ranging from light to full-​bodied coffee. Also, many types come with a fresh mint garnish.
I thoroughly enjoyed my small cup of Philharmonic. This flavor/​type came with fresh mint, which I felt was a great accompaniment to the skim milk I requested inside my coffee.
I opted to grab a seasonal fruit Danish for breakfast. The flaky apple tart was worth every calorie – 320 to be exact, which was specified on the little sign in the pastry display case.
I will certainly be back as I’m curious about all the different types of coffee on the menu. I’m motivated to try them all!

This is the newest of the Philz coffee’s (or at least one of the newer ones as of ¹⁄₁₆) in San Francisco, and it’s great. The baristas are friendly and knowledgable, the WiFi is free and fast, and there’s ample seating if you want to stay and work for a little bit. There’s one longer wood, communal table, 2 more comfy chairs on a corner, and a smattering of 2-​seater wood tables. The space is filled with natural sunlight, lots of windows, and the communal table is nicely separated from the hustle & bustle of people ordering and paying for their drinks.
Order your drink with one of the baristas (pick light, medium or heavy on the cream and/​or sugar) and then go to the counter to pay for your drink (even if it’s not ready yet). My favorite is the Philtered Soul, but the descriptions listed under each blend should help steer you in the right direction. I got the Chai tea with some almond milk, and it was delicious. It’s not your typical latte like most places where the tea is just boiling water and a tea bag, too much sugar, and some milk. These teas are delicious and my be my new obsession since I’ve pretty much cut coffee out of my diet. The chai is pretty spicy, strong, and will keep you well caffeinated.
The music they were playing was similar to Spotify’s «Tropical Morning» or light EDM — think Kygo, etc. I found the music to be quite enjoyable, but it probably rotates and your taste in music is probably not the same as mine. But the coffee and tea is delicious, they have Pepple’s donuts, pastries (croissants, muffins), breakfast burritos, if you want to complement your drink with breakfast or a bite to eat. I’ll definitely be back here — it’s nice to have a free WiFi coffee shop to go to that is not Starbucks or Peet’s.
They take credit cards & Apple Pay (NFC) — if you pay with that, it’s much faster than a normal credit card!

Better value than Starbuck. Decent coffee.
But this place could put in more seating, why the big empty space?
Background music annoying, too loud.

Through word of mouth, we came here for their soft opening where Phil himself wanted to give everyone a gift which meant free beverages and food for a few hours. I’m Asian so I like free things and I don’t mind waiting in long lines to get them.
My go to is usually the mint mojito but I decided to try something different. Honestly, all coffee tastes the same to me. My rating scale is very simple; good coffee, bad coffee. I got the Silken Splender which is a medium blend with hints of dark cocoa, nuts, and butter. Good coffee.
If I were to compare Philz with the other competitors, I would say their coffee is the best but also the most expensive. Since my standards are very low for coffee, I’ll take cheap crap over expensive taste any day. Sorry Philz, you’re good but I just can’t afford you.
Excellent service. Will come back everyday when I win the lottery.

Solid coffee option, this location is new. They do a ton of types of coffee you can mix and match or blend. Everything here is drip coffee, and it’s reasonably priced for the quality of the product. I forget what I had exactly, but one of the light roasts and it was quite good. I probably would do a medium roast next time.
The staff was very friendly and prompt, helping me make my choice!

Ok– It took several tries, but I’m a fan! I’m was a Peet’s faithful. I like my coffee strooooooooooong! And Peet’s delivers that stroooooooooong flavor that I yearn for. I was peer– pressured into trying Philz. Philz opened a location near my office and became the hot spot for meetings and the necessary 3PM fix. I admit, it took several tries before I found my coffee heaven. Again, I like my coffee strooooooooooong — no cream, no sugar– at the recommendation of others I tried Jacbob’s Wonder Bar (hated it), Ambrosa (hated it), Philtered Soul (not so bad, but not great) before I found my heaven with Ether. Ether is literally the best coffee ever! I’ve become an addict. I also absolutely love the Isantbul tea (a mixature of black and green tea).
Also, kudos to the great staff! The staff ensures that your coffee or tea is made to your liking.
I mostly frequent the Philz Coffee on Folsom because it’s close to my office, but I also want to send a shout out to Philz Cofee in Berkeley (@Shattuck), where I frequent to get my weekend fix. Again, always a great cup of coffee or tea and great service.
The only negatives are — the cost, but the good stuff is rarely cheap! And locations — can we please get a location in Oakland?! Even Alameda?!

I can’t contain the excitement that I felt stepping into the Philz that just opened up two blocks from my place! Now I don’t have to walk miles to get a good cup of coffee.
I’ve been to Philz Coffee (this and other locations combined) only about 5 times over the past few years, but it’s slowly growing on me. I’ve began to notice during each visit that their service is great and baristas are super friendly. Larger coffee chains like Starbucks or Peets really can’t compare in that sense.
My current favorite is the New Manhattan (light roast) with cream. I still need to go through a big chunk of their menu to really find my go-​to drink, but that shouldn’t be too hard now that the opportunity is in such close proximity…
Other cool thing about this Philz: It’s open 7 days a week, and doesn’t close till 7pm on weekdays (which makes for a good study/​work spot).

I’m worried Philz is going to pull a Krispy Cream and grow way to fast. Please don’t let that happen Philz. There couldn’t be a company that I’m more happy to see growing so I do hope they can handle the growing pains and become available everywhere.
I’ve been here three times and so far there has always been people here drinking their coffee. This is a great way to start things.
The staff is very friendly and their politeness is what will insure their success. I guess the best cup of coffee in San Francisco might have some something to do with it to. Every cup that comes out of here is perfect.

Nice! Now we have a Philz only a block from our office. There seems to be a new Philz popping up everyday in the city. Which is a good thing.
Let’s first get one thing straight — every single Philz location is five stars. Period.
I’ve been on a quest to try every flavor of coffee available at Philz TWICE. Once with cream only (which is how I normally take my coffee), and then a second time «Philz way» — which is supposedly medium sugar and medium cream. I’d figure when something is named after the restaurant/​bar/​deli/​chef/​owner/​etc, there’s a reason for it and I want to experience it they way it was meant to be experienced by the visionary who created it. No one wants to view the Mona Lisa with the salad dressing on the side. Experience it for how it was meant to be experienced!
They have a nice selection of light, medium, and dark roast coffees. So far they’ve been all good, and I can’t quite pick my favorite.
Do yourself a favor and go to Philz. Now!

What may just beat how good and smooth their coffee taste is how friendly and patient their baristas are!
I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to get a warm smile and walk into a chill pace early in the morning. Sometimes the hustle and bustle and rushed atmosphere of Starbucks just revs you up even more in the morning. But when I’ve started my day here, no matter how much of a rush I’m in, I feel like my day is going to turn out just fine.
As for the coffee, I’ve experimented with a few and realize that in the end, it really is that whole cream that makes the best cup. I went with skim with a variety of combos and just found that it’s that creaminess of the cream that mellows out the whole drink and allows the smooth taste to come out.
Just let go and be one with the calories. Then go for a brisk walk back to the office and you’ll still feel better about having gone here than the local Starbucks.
I’d recommend some outdoor seating once it warms up in the spring.

My least favorite Philz location.
My tea (black tea with 2%) is always consistent at any location, except here. It just doesn’t taste as good. Lukewarm. And… Almost flavorless? And the mint has been forgotten. That part doesn’t bother me so much as the tea just tastes different.
That aside, there could be a little more seating indoors. It is very spacious but seating isn’t plentiful.
There is a small area to sit out front, too, but it can be shady (meaning a wee bit chilly).

I pretty much love all of the Philz Coffee locations. I love the coffee so much that I even bought a branded re-​useable tumblr. Outside of amazingly/​crazy coffee concoctions; it’s the employees that really make it such a great place. I came here on opening day and it basically was a huge party: free coffee, free pastries and the employees are so friendly they feel like your own friends. My neighborhood spot I normally go to is in Westborough but I am so thrilled that 3 have recently opened near my job in SOMA and the FIDI.
Must Try Coffees:
1) Philtered Soul
2) Gingersnap (hot or cold)
3) Mint Mojito
*Quick Review: If you see a Philz… GO! You might even catch the owner Phil himself!

Thank you Phil for opening this location on Folsom! Less corporate workers equals less lines meaning I don’t have to endure a long queue of people to order my Jacob’s Wonderbar.
I was going to the Embarcadero location near the Hyatt Regency but this one is now my #1 Philz.
MEMO to FiDi workers: stay on your side of Market and us SOMA workers will stay on ours. Thank you.

So great to see this new business at Folsom and Beale; especially happy it’s a Philz! Jessica, Josh and rest of staff super friendly and helpful. Come out and support our local retail!

This brand new Philz location simply rocks! Spacious and with lots of natural light, located on the busy intersection of Folsom and Beale. This neighborhood definitely needs an addition to Starbucks and Peets, especially on the weekend.
I enjoy the friendly service here, and of course my favorite drink, the Tantalizing Turkish. Also make sure to try their crowd pleaser, the MINT MOJITO.
Brand new and just awesome. Philz’, the San Francisco-​bred coffee shop, is growing!