12.08.2009

Farm: Table, San Francisco (Tenderloin)

This shop has a too-small-but-really-cute environment. The whole worker-owned store is designed to promote conversation and connection: the only seating inside is a huge, communal table! You really have no choice but to enjoy your cup and converse with the people who happened to find themselves in the coffee bar with you at the time. The decor is clean, simple, and very homey. The first store I've seen with hardwood. I liked that. And dark wood countertops as a motif.

They get major points for heating their "for here" mugs on the top of the espresso machine. I had tea, and the first cup was piping hot.

Oh ya, and the service was great! I'm sure it had something to do with the fact that they own the store and love what they do; they've got a vested interest.

I'd definitely go here for a casual hang out...

K got stressed out at the too-cramped square room but the mirror was really cool. Made the place seem huge. Tea tasted like soap.

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