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Ballast Coffee, Saint Francis Wood
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CaféSaint Francis Wood

Ballast Coffee

  • 4.5320 reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 5 pm

A cozy neighborhood coffee shop known for expertly roasted espresso and friendly service. Expect a relaxed interior with some outdoor seating, a steady stream of locals, and reliable Wi‑Fi — a great spot to work, chat, or grab a quality cup to go.

Quick answers

Ballast Coffee in short

When is Ballast Coffee open?

Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–8 PM; Wed–Thu closed; Fri 7:30 AM–8 PM; Sat–Sun 7:30 AM–5 PM.

When is the best time to visit Ballast Coffee?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

How much does Ballast Coffee cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Ballast Coffee?

329 W Portal Ave,San Francisco, CA 94127.

Right now · 1:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 5 pm
  • Best in the afternoon

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 5 pm
monday
7:30 AM–8 PM
tuesday
7:30 AM–8 PM
wednesday
Closed
thursday
Closed
friday
7:30 AM–8 PM
saturday
7:30 AM–5 PM
sundayToday
7:30 AM–5 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Ballast Coffee
  2. 2 Edgehill Mountain Park · 16 min
  3. 3 Mount Davidson Hiking Path Entrance · 17 min
  4. 4 El Cafe · 20 min
  5. 5 Mt. Davidson Cross · 21 min
329 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127(opens the map)DirectionsTo Saint Francis Wood

Good to know

  • Price $$
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 320 reviews

Known for

  • Good for working on laptop
  • Solo dining
  • Relaxation
  • Great coffee
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dog friendly

The feel

  • Cozy
  • Casual
  • Quiet
  • Family friendly
  • Solo friendly
  • Pet owners

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses until 3 pm. Sunscreen until 2 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • SunglassesUntil 3 pm
  • SunscreenUntil 2 pm