We had the opportunity to spend several days in the bay recently. However I was worried our outing would be spoiled due to the tightened Covid-19 protocols. My worries were for naught as I found the progressive city had comprehensively addressed a lot of our concerns.
My relationship with the bay is complicated. I personally am in love with that city. The food, people and weather are without a doubt the best place in America. My financials though have never been strong enough to withstand the cost of living. The housing and taxes have made this place out of reach. So in that sense I hate it. I will probably never get the chance to live there…. and that makes me cherish every interaction.
During this trip we stayed in the financial district just inside Chinatown. Which is prime because it walking distance to almost everything. We lucked out this time too because the Cable cars were free this August. All in all the situation was setup real nice. Typically I like to get my morning coffee in the city at new places I have never been but my default is Cafe Triste. Its storied past, chill vibe and consistently great coffee make it one of the best places to enjoy your morning routine. The funny thing is I was on my way to Triste when I popped in to Réveille Coffee Co.
The corner location was perfectly suited for walk-ins and the aroma spilling onto the street was sublime. My first time here I actually ended up ordering two different drinks because my curiosity was peaked. The staff treated me like a local and the beverages were stellar. My first affair started with a dirty Matcha latte and I continued my encounter with double espresso. All in all I spent over an hour enjoying this haven. The moment I left is when I started planning my next visit. What should I try? I wonder how the drip is? These were the thoughts flooding my caffeinated mind as I strolled into Chinatown for some Dim Sum.
Matcha
Throughout my 5 days in the city I spent nearly all of my mornings visiting this crush. The place just felt good. It was convenient, delicious and dare I say romantic. The people watching and city sounds surround and fill the space, giving the patron a hypnotizing dance of daily routine.
If you come into contact with Réveille stop in and stay awhile. I guarantee you will like it.