Philz Coffee – 09.07.2009

Philz Coffee
Mission District
3101 24th St. at Folsom St.
San Francisco, CA

Some people say they “left their heart in San Francisco” but I left my stomach.  Bi Rite’s Ice cream, mexican food from Mission district, Bouchon, and now Philz coffee.  These eateries offered the best of their genre and for me it was the best I’ve ever had.  Philz coffee has a interesting story (which I won’t recount here) but more importantly,  out-of-this-world coffee.  I ordered Jacob’s Brew which is accurately described by Philz as:

Named in honor of Phil’z only son Jacob. Each memorable sip boasts delicious layers of nuts and chocolate filled with a full-bodied flavor and finished without any acidity or bitterness. Jacob’s Wonderbar brew is a dark roast favorite!
Inside this hip coffee joint is a conglomerate of coffee drinkers lounging, chatting, and web surfing.  Standard coffee shop atmosphere until you watch the magic of the coffee being made.

The brew masters hand grind each order and hand filter it.  I’ve never heard of any other coffee shop that does this.  I am positive they must be downing cups of Philz brew to multitask coffee orders and stay sharp.  Even if you don’t love coffee, you must try Philz; it may turn you into a coffee lover.

Good
The coffee, duh.

Bad
Can be crowded and hectic

Ugly
The dark roasts can deliver a serious caffeine buzz for the uninitiated