Flywheel Coffee Roasters

Category:	Coffee Shop
Address:	672 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
Phone:	+1 415-682-4023
Site:	flywheelcoffee.com
Rating:	4.5
Working:	6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 7AM–7PM 7AM–7PM

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Reviews 18

Tim Wayne

On my first visit, I thought this was a 4.0/4.5 star place. But on subsequent trips, my opinion of the place has slipped. Granted, its beautiful inside. Everything is gorgeous. Even the patrons are cute. I hate to say it, but it makes most every other Haight coffeehouse look like the rat traps they are. That said, the air inside is consistently still and muggy and ten degrees too warm, often physically uncomfortable. Its one reason I rarely stay past 45 minutes, but I suppose this is by design: Make your customers uncomfortable and they wont lounge around too long. Minus two stars. The seating is uncomfortable. Stools are terrible for the back. A few tables have standard chairs with backs and armrests; these are sturdy and very comfortable, but there are too few of them. Minus half a star. The enclosed back patio is great in theory: I can enjoy my coffee outside, but without any hobos bothering me! And its dog friendly! Unfortunately, the clear plastic roof lets in ALL of the sunlight; the solid planks enclosing the space on all sides prevents all breeze. With the exceptional heat and zero shade, it would be an exceptional place to grow tomatoes but its a terrible place to read your email. The longest I could ever last out there was ten minutes before I gave up and went back inside. Bonus: the wifi wont reach out to the patio. Get it together, guys! Give us at least one patch of shade back there. Replace the planks with chain link or bars so we can get some breeze going through. Minus half a star. Douchebaggery-Factor: this place has it in spades. Flywheel tends to pull in quite a few of the bearded-hat-wearing hipster-types from the Whole Foods next door. Im tempted to deduct half a star for this, but its not like they can help it. All in all, this is a lovely addition to the neighborhood, but it has a LOT of issues. Fix the temperature issue and Ill reconsider my score.

Adam Lopez

This review probably isnt going to be too epic as I literally just popped in for a quick macchiato and to use the loo - but all in all the cafe was pretty cool, roomy and the right side of hipster without being too full of itself. Im sure the stripped back design was cutting edge once but I really struggle now with a lot of independent places world wide going for the ultra minimalist, industrial vibe - I get it, it just doesnt excite me and Im waiting for the next quantum leap in design to come (hopefully) soon! Pretty spacious and occupying a cool spot next to GG park - it could be a good option if you want to get your coffee fix on when heading for a stroll.

Collin Campbell

The atmosphere of Flywheel is very attractive and enjoyable. The music was not too loud and good for studying/working. The coffee was very bad. My wife and I ordered two pour overs and were incredibly let down. It was over extracted. The coffee was over roasted. For $4 a pop, the pour overs are not worth your time. The menu makes it look like Flywheel is a third wave shop, but it is most definitely a second wave shop trying to appeal to third wavers.

Shikha Kaiwar

Nothing special about this place, other than it is an independent coffee roasting company. Coffee is standard, and the pastries are good but can get heavy since they come in big portions. I made the mistake of sitting out on their back patio, hoping to enjoy the sun. LIttle did I know that the back is covered like a greenhouse, making it unbearably hot! I would come back to get my caffeine fix, but thats it.

Valentin Burov

Great coffee, vibe, decor, location, pricing, and wi-fi. If a star is awarded per requirement, looks like I went over. As a bonus, the owner is a down-to-earth Guatemalan that knows the growers that he gets his beans from. Theyre not square if you bring a snack from Whole Foods next door, either. My favorite cafe in the city :^)

Michael Chen

This place is an awesome coffee shop to just read. The bad thing about this place is that their internet is definitely not good. However, the cafe is a great place to think and read a good book for hours. The coffee is good and there is a bunch of seating. Great place to check out if you want to just chill and hang out alone.

Hamish McConnochie

Requested a Vienna. Staff were unfamiliar with this coffee. I described it. They said they could make it. They got it completely wrong and served me something that more resembles a Piccolo. Do not recommend, as I feel deceived, particularly when I said it required whipping cream and "half n half" was used.

Brian Wix

Great spot right at the start the park. Great service, the folks that work here are a pleasure. They roast their own beans and have a large but cozy space if you want to spend some quality time. Try the unwashed Ethiopian if you want a big bold cup that is nicely balanced and not too berry forward.

Ryan Moyer

Nice staff, cleanest bathroom in area, without epic wait times. Pastries are delicious. Coffee is different, made cup by cup, for a unique experience. Get a macaroon there if you love yourself. Nice place. I go often. Only downside is its a bit expensive, but worth it if you can afford it.

Kelly Poole

Great location right across the street from Golden Gate Park and very near Haight Street. Top-quality coffee roasted in house. And great prices too for coffee beans. Popular place with locals and tourists alike. Pleasant interior and nice people who know how to pull a good cappuccino.

Eugene Chen

Great coffee place. Does espresso based drinks, siphon, cold brew, nitro, and pour over. Roast their own coffee on site. Usually have 3 kinds of beans to choose from. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Dog friendly. The space is relatively big with many seats, but they do get busy.

Thai Truong

Very friendly and helpful baristas. I ordered the almond milk mocha along a with a morning glory bread. The bread tastes amazing and the mocha with the rich dark chocolate is out of this world. The atmosphere is quite nice and quiet. I highly recommend coming here.

Deanna Campbell

Nice vibe and minimal decor. The wait for the coffee wasnt too long. With minimal decor comes minimal steating. Coffee only comes in one size, a 12oz I believe. That being said, the coffee was good. The American wasnt very dark but was very flavorful. Worth a visit.

Jennifer Wong

Flywheel has cool, industrial, modern, minimalist decor. They roast their coffees in house. They also serve their coffee in a variety of methods: siphon, cold brew, pour over. They also have some pastries to nosh on. The baristas are friendly.

Michael Alan Huff

This is the best coffee in the Haight without question. Combine that with free internet and enough power outlets to support the growing community of day workers in the neighborhood, this is where youll find me on sunny days working.

Alexander Sjöholm

Hipster almost to the point where its no longer interesting, (and I live in the Mission). Maybe there was something about the place not being quite as genuine as one would have hoped. My coffee was, nevertheless, delivered superbly.

Mitchell Lee

Beautiful interior with lots of open space and room to work. The siphon is a really neat process to watch and produces some excellent coffee. Its a bit pricey at $5, but we certainly thought it was worth the experience!

Jonathan Ford

Great Staff, Great Coffee, Great Escape from the Hippie Trash across the street and down it. Id want to bring my laptop and work for hours next time :) If you want a coffee place that is low key, and vibrant, go here!