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Penelope's - Reviews

121 Spear St Suite B12, 94105 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
169

Reviews

62.1%

Satisfaction

46

negative

18

neutral

105

positive

What people say about Penelope's

Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Mika H.
Review date: 10/29/2025
9
Best Iced Banana Latte!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I discovered this place on a whim and decided to try it out. The iced banana latte was the best one I've had so far, and it might become my go-to coffee spot. The restaurant offers plenty of seating inside and a wide variety of food options to choose from. I'm particularly excited to try their waffles and breakfast burrito. I will definitely be staying here longer next time!
  • iced banana latte10
  • seating inside8
  • food options8
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Karolina_ L.
Review date: 10/28/2025
3
Disappointing Food and Service
My experience at this restaurant was quite disappointing. While the atmosphere was pleasant (rated 4/5), the food and service were subpar (rated 2/5 for both). The coffee was good, but the food, a simple slice of toasted bread with avocado and a soft egg, was honestly pretty standard. I also found the service to be unfriendly, making the tip feel unwarranted. Overall, I don't think it's worth stopping by.
  • atmosphere8
  • coffee7
  • food2
  • service2
  • tip3
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Kate S.
Review date: 09/18/2025
9
Great Breakfast and Coffee!
My experience at the restaurant was very positive. I enjoyed a Greek coffee that was strong but perfectly balanced for my taste. My partner had the veggie omelette and absolutely loved it! He praised its good texture and the inclusion of hashbrowns inside, which he found enjoyable. The eggs were cooked just right, not too hard or overcooked. The atmosphere was rated a 5, described as quiet and easy to talk in, and the food also received a 5.
  • Greek coffee8
  • veggie omelette10
  • texture8
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Lauren B.
Review date: 08/25/2025
9
Delicious Food and Lovely Service!
What a cute little spot! My experience was fantastic. I had the chicken sausage omelette, a waffle with Nutella and strawberries, and a Greek coffee. Everything was SO delicious. The service was lovely; everyone was very kind and informative.
  • chicken sausage omelette10
  • waffle with Nutella and strawberries10
  • Greek coffee10
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Sonya H.
Review date: 08/24/2025
8
Great Coffee Spot with Friendly Staff
My experience at this cafe was primarily positive, especially concerning the coffee and the staff. The cafe itself is described as cute and spacious, offering a wide selection of coffee and tea. I particularly enjoyed their Greek coffee, which is extremely strong and concentrated, akin to Turkish coffee. While I'm still adjusting to its intense flavor and the coffee grounds at the bottom, it effectively served its purpose after a long night. I wasn't particularly impressed with the food selection, but the friendliness and efficiency of the staff were outstanding. It's a great spot for a quick caffeine stop before work.
  • Greek coffee5
  • coffee grounds4
  • food selection4
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Ibrahim S.
Review date: 07/26/2025
1
Rude Staff, Terrible Food
My experience at this restaurant was very negative. The staff were incredibly rude, and the food was not tasty at all. I cannot recommend this place.
  • people1
  • food1
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Megan N.
Review date: 07/02/2025
7
Quick and Friendly Service, Okay Coffee
My experience at this restaurant was defined by its extremely fast service and friendly staff. While the coffee was just okay, the quick convenience made it worthwhile. I paid $6. 50 for a medium cap with soy milk.
  • Service9
  • Coffee5
  • Convenience8
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Corey C.
Review date: 06/06/2025
2
Price Shock and Lost Customer
I am extremely disappointed with my recent experience at this restaurant. This used to be my go-to place for coffee, and I much preferred giving my money here over the Starbucks nearby. I always order the same thing: a specialty latte with no additions, and it was always $7. 00 or less. While already expensive, that's just life these days. Today, however, I was charged $8. 95 for the exact same order, and that's before tip! To make matters worse, when I checked their website, the price was $6. 30, and online ordering was $7. 30. I'm not sure if this was a new change implemented today or if I was overcharged, but either way, they have lost a customer 😕.
  • specialty latte6
  • price2
  • website price3
  • online ordering price3
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wilson T.
Review date: 05/22/2025
5
Stale Croissants, Decent Latte
My experience involved trying two croissants and a wild berry iced latte. The wild berry iced latte was quite enjoyable, not overly sweet, and I appreciated the drink. However, the croissants were disappointing; they were stale and lacked any flakiness. Considering they cost almost $5 each, I expected them to be fresh.
  • wild berry iced latte8
  • croissants2
  • fresh croissants3
  • price3
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Sahana A.
Review date: 05/03/2025
8
Nice Staff and Sweet London Fog
My experience at the restaurant was positive, primarily due to the nice staff. I really enjoyed the London fog I ordered; it was just the right amount of sweetness. :)
  • staff9
  • London fog8
  • sweetness8

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