Compton’s Coffee House

You can dress up in all the 90s/y2k motorcycle jackets and low cut flared jeans in the world, but if you truly want the pre-smartphone close knit coffee shop experience, check out Comptons coffee. I was a patron during those 'Good Enough Ol' Days' and this is the closest thing to it I've found in this "dayanáge". Have you seen the movie Big Eyes? I haven't. But I heard it's about the beatnik art scene of 60s (?) SF North beach. Compton's embraces today's modern perks and that same 'they-did-it-that-way-for-a-reason' of this city's sorted past. I'm a modern woman who embraces both sides of the coin. Like any Gemini I never know which woman/wolf inside of me will open their eyes and step foot out of bed that day let alone which will enter any given doorway. Sometimes I'm a black coffee and don't take my sunglasses off. Sometimes I'm the iced raspberry matcha (try it you'll see) and leave a few euros I have leftover from my cruise as a tip so they think im quirky and cool. Im a Taurus, so unsurprisingly most of the time I am right in the middle, and for that I do the espresso tonic.Every walk of life vibes here: it doesn't matter if you're a They/them or a Has/been. If you do visit tell them Claire sent you- I want to plant the seeds of becoming something even beyond a regular. Thanks.--C

Compton's Coffee House is a clean and spacious coffee spot with lots of seating! There's one large table in the middle of the store with several smaller tables littered throughout. Great space to work from! I was taking a stroll in the area & decided to stop by Compton's for my coffee fix. They gots lots of syrups to choose from and milk alternatives cost $0.75. I got the lavender latte & vanilla latte. The vanilla latte was the better one. Their vanilla syrup blends well with the oat milk and was frothed very nicely. The lavender latte was a little disappointing. Most coffee shops don't carry lavender on its menu so when it's available, I always get it. Compton's version tasted a little too floral for my liking & had that fake syrupy taste if you know what I mean. I do wish the coffee was stronger though. Overall, highly recommend if you need to quiet workspace with lots of outlets. Not your superb artisanal coffee but does the trick! There was no line and I was in and out in less than 5 minutes. Parking: HARD; no parking lot nearby. located on Columbus street in North Beach, sandwiched between Chinatown & Fisherman's Wharf, residential parking is hit or miss /:

Big fan of Comptons here! I usually stop in roughly every other week to get a chai or raspberry matcha. Sometimes a lemon poppy seed muffin if they still have some! Everyone who works here is super nice from the interactions I've had and always has a smile on their face! Typically clean and filled with people doing work during the week but can get pretty crowded on the weekends sometimes.I have heard some complaints that lattes need an extra shot here and that your drink quality really depends on who is making it. But overall the drink quality is pretty consistent when I come in.Their seasonal drinks are also great if one speaks to you! I do miss their cardamom latte and would love to see it on the menu all year round but still love the rotating seasonal choices!

Stopped here a few weeks ago when traveling for work. The matcha tea was delicious and so was the danish that I ordered. It was freezing in the cafe because they kept the door open the whole time we were there, so taking off one star because of that. I wish they had a larger selection of pastries too. Great matcha tea though!

It's seems people who are inspired by Peets Coffee go start up another coffee company like the people who started Starbucks and also the person who started Compton's Coffee House. This Compton's Coffee House is located in North Beach. Inside it has a mix of digital nomads , locals, and tourist. It is a good place to have coffee and pastries. I got the vanilla mocha and it was a bit too sweet for me. The caffeine level of the mocha was low but it had a good taste. I got the croissant. The croissant tasted like a shopping mall handmade pretzel. I also got the Raspberry Matcha iced which sounds good but it was too sweet for me. The bottom of the drink felt like it was loaded with NutraSweet. If you want to be cognitively arouseGrab a cup of coffee with an extra shot at Compton's Coffee House

The peppermint hot chocolate? HITS! I wish I had gotten a size upgrade because it was so yummy and the perfect drink for the rainy weather. They also had a peppermint mocha and matcha!I also like that this Compton's location is very spacious and has a lot of seats. There is free wifi and a lot of people were working from there.

Came here Saturday morning for a coffee & matcha at 8am the line was already to the door so that already tells you it's going to be good! The coffee was tasty and strong perfect amount of sweetness and strong it came out quickly and I loved the vibe of the coffee shop! The matcha was pretty good just wish they whisked it a bit more but other than that I would recommend & come back :)

Cute coffee shop with plenty of workspace. The barista was helpful in giving suggestions on how to adjust the drinks since I wanted a flavored latte but not too sweet. Ended up getting a vanilla latte and a peppermint mocha half sweet. The vanilla latte was perfect! Smooth and creamy with a nice hint of vanilla and wasn't too sweet. The peppermint mocha was a bit light on the peppermint for my personal taste, but the sweetness was perfect. Highly recommend, especially if you're looking for a place to sit and work on a laptop for a bit.

I love coming here to study with a maple latte! The staff is super nice, and the vibe is lively yet productive. The coffee is super good and the pastries are solid as well.

Great coffee and pastries. A perfect place to come enjoy a drink and there is plent of seating. Drinks were simple and what you would expect from a standard coffee shop. The bacon croissant was different and pretty tasty. I wished the chocolate hazelnut was more flakey.