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Farley's

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1315 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94107

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(415) 648-1545
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Farley's - San Francisco, CA
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Community in a Cup is their slogan and nothing could be more appropriate. I think they've been here for almost twenty years. Good, quick cup...

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This place used to be great, been coming here for many years with no problems, but as of late its been badvibe central....bet I am not the only one catching these waves. My fa...

Farleys is fantastic. 8/10/2009

Citysearch User Provided by Partner
Community in a Cup is their slogan and nothing could be more appropriate. I think they've been here for almost twenty years. Good, quick cup... more
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Getting vibed at farley's 2/23/2009

cafe23 Provided by Partner
This place used to be great, been coming here for many years with no problems, but as of late its been badvibe central....bet I am not the only one catching these waves. My favorite was when I got a mocha and they put a big dollop of smug pissyness right on top without me even asking. more
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Farleys 11/4/2008

Citysearch User Provided by Partner
This place is so awesome. You can sit inside or out. It is not too big, its just the right size. There is a lot to look at when you are insi... more
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This place my newest home away from home. Farley's I love you! 9/25/2008

HowardinPotrero Provided by Partner
The coffee is delicioso, and the free wi-fi and abundant outlet space has made this place my newest home away from home. The overflowing magazine walls, also the perfect diversion from actually getting work done. But, my productivity is saved by the tasteful selection of music and the mild din that suffuses this place, providing just the right atmosphere for my intellectual juices to percolate. As a member of the work-from-home crew that haunts Bay Area coffeehouses, I am proud to have hung my temporary shingle at Farley's. Even if I don't "dress to make like I don't want to impress," when I show up at this hipster haven, one of the staff members is always there to serve me up my one-size fits all coffee with a vegan cookie on the side. Pros: everything Cons: nothing more
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Farley's is the best coffee shop! 9/24/2008

sittinnpretty Provided by Partner
I'm the kind of person who sees a Starbucks and looks for a rocket launcher. So when visiting a friend I discovered Farley's. The staff was great and the various coffee drinks reminded me of being on a street corner in Paris. If your ever on Portreo Hill and need a cup of liquid heaven, then Farley's is your place. they also have an amazing magazine selection, like a newsstand in LA or NYC. Its Fantastic!! You can read the mags that are for sale while your sitting there having your coffee. Pros: COFFEE, sweets, magazine selection, great music Cons: nothing more
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Eegh! 7/19/2005

threesepio Provided by Partner
I've lived on Potrero Hill for 12 years. This place has never been friendly. Almost always astoundingly rude with the exception of some staff people who can be nice at times. I've overheard staff people and owner saying nasty things about customers. The owner is snobish for some reason I've never been able to understand - very nice to some people and utterly rude to others. It's kinda par for the neighborhood. I've had the same nasty treatment from Christopher's Bookstore owner. Not a good way to do business. more
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Love It! 10/17/2002

city_living Provided by Partner
Farley's, one of the few great independent coffehouses in the city, is a great spot to hang-out with friends, read the paper or one of the hundred magazines, or to just sit around a read a book. Always interesting music being played, this truly unique cafe is an all-time classic. PS. Try the seven layer bar! more
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boooooooooooooo 10/8/2002

food_luver Provided by Partner
this one time great hang out has gotten the attitude that one used to go there to escape. the staff is so rude, it makes the coffee taste bad. they act as if they are doing you a favor for selling you an average cup of coffee. no choice of milk, only extra rich dare you ask! PL-EASE, having lived on Potrero for 10 years, I'm utterly disgusted in the low road Farley's has resorted to. Pros: lots of tables Cons: rude staff, no parking, bad attitudes abound more
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A really chilled out place 8/15/2002

Malvika_Chandan Provided by Partner
Farley's really is the warmest, fuzziest coffee shop in San Francisco. Pros: great coffee, great energy Cons: none more
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zee best 8/15/2002

divstravels Provided by Partner
Its a great cafe-in a good location and good size Pros: Inexpensive, Safe area, Friendly Staff Cons: Noisy more
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MMMM MMM good 8/8/2002

rob733 Provided by Partner
I hve been a regular for a number of years. The coffee is always great and the treats always fresh. Love the on-going art shows and magazines. Sometimes the staff is a bit 'snobish' but always fast and effecient. Pros: coffee, treats, music Cons: parking, attitude more
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Yum in every way 7/30/2002

nak3b Provided by Partner
Good goodies, great people, great tea selection; a place to spend the day happily. more
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Best! 7/29/2002

radarangel Provided by Partner
Best coffee house in SF! Farley's is for everyone. Can't beat the t-shirts and mugs. Great hours, too. Also, Farley's contributes to the neighborhood with it's annual pet parade and holiday contests. Owner, Roger Hillyard, has got the biggest heart. Pros: only whole milk--cool, magazines, motorcycles Cons: music smtimes loud more
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#1 7/28/2002

jennyandderek Provided by Partner
Best coffee ever!! We love it!! I cant wait to get the delicouse coffee every morning!! more
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Good Coffee & Floor Show 7/24/2002

nortn71 Provided by Partner
I have been going to Faley's for about 10 years and it has failed to disappoint me. Simple good coffee or lattes. No 'candybar in a cup' offerings to be had....Thank you! The staff is always friendly cheerful and few , well two in particular, will put on a floor show. Well , it is always good fun around there. Always some type of on-going art show on the walls, music every once in awhile and the various customer participation shows during some of the holidays. more
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What more do you need 7/24/2002

nautn Provided by Partner
Good coffee, great goodies and a great magazine selection. What more do you need on a Sunday morning? Staaf can be a bit 'distant' but in general they are friendly. I like the concept on the milk, only whole offered. I choose none, so stay with my diet plan. And none of those 'how much sugar can you put a cup' selections. more
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one milk, one cup, one love 7/23/2002

katred Provided by Partner
I had the best latte that I've had in a long while when I stopped into Farley's this weekend. The service was surprisingly quick given the line *and* Johnny Cash was singing in the background. Despite coffee shops at every turn there are very few who make a really good cup; I had to get a second latte on my way out because I don't live closer to Farley's. more
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nifty coffe house 7/22/2002

sara9999 Provided by Partner
it's just beautiful being up there on protero hill and sipping coffee. Pros: great magazines, good light, nice location more
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I Agree Unfriendly Staff... 6/2/2002

vivianda Provided by Partner
I thought about visiting this Potrero Hill coffeeshop during my visit to a friend's house. My friend took me and let me know that their was no skim milk...for my dieting requirements, and that the staff was much too testy. Nevertheless, we went anyways and were treated with a very unfriendly lady at the counter. I asked her if she was going to ever carry "skim" milk and she basically just shrugged her shoulders and huffed and puffed. I wouldn't go back there even if the coffee was pretty good. Who wants to give business to a place where they don't feel welcome? Pros: coffee is strong Cons: rude staff, no skim milk more
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Cool Coffeehouse 5/19/2002

SRosenbaum Provided by Partner
Bowl-sized cups of joe, a great selection of new magazines for sale, tasty baked goods (but what happened to the toasted English muffins they used to offer?) and lots of tables perfect for journal-scribbling or reading. Worth the trek up the hill. more
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