Joy's Place

Dude.....after visiting SF during an abnormal intense heat wave earlier this month, I should shut up about heat waves in the Sacramento area lol.The rather delirium-inducing high humidity in SF at the time made me and my sis search for any cool-food spots in close vicinity, and, wow, the bingsoo here......one of the best that I've had. It uses silk thread shaved ice, which makes the ice even *more* melt-in-your-mouth. We particularly had the mango cheesecake thread shaved ice and although it's kinda silly that it has a thick cheesecake slab on top of the shaved ice (very YouTube-mukbang-esque lol) it made the whole bingsoo filling. Also, major props that the mango chunks are freshly cut and perfectly ripe!!!We also had the triple berry waffle. Amazingly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Not overly sweet either. The fruit in this one also tasted like it was fresh off of a farmers market.Overall very quite pleased on both desserts. Lots of care seemed to be put into them. Restaurant-tier for sure but at a low-key mom-and-pop cafe.....kinda like the best of both worlds. :p

Joy's place is well decorated cafe that's open late with excellent Wi-Fi. I stopped by for my go-to - an iced latte - and the beans left a mixed feeling with me. My initial taste and texture descriptions were burnt, sweet, and slightly watery. They boasted a bitter, nutty profile that had the lightest tinge of sweet from the milk. Something feels missing from the base flavor profile, and nothing quite "pops" - almost like the they're are fighting to be featured. The cup itself was also quite tiny for what it was worth.To access the Wi-Fi, you'll have to ask for the password, or it's printed out on a receipt. The staff member assisting me was not too welcoming and felt disgruntled that I had asked. The Wi-Fe is - as advertised - quite fast, and their winter theme was an enjoyable, relaxing environment to work in. Additionally, applause to their incorporation of working in a design to the cracked door!

Whipping JoySmall coffee and sandwich shop in Lower Nob Hill, that also has quite a selection of baked goods, as well.We were staying nearby and both needed an afternoon pick-me-pick-me-up and decided to give this place a whirl. The Good:*Both of our drinks were good and had good flavor. The peanut butter cream latte especially had a good mix of peanut flavor with the coffee to make it like a little dessert. *Bamboo Latte had good matcha flavor and little to no sweetness, which is how I like it. The Meh:*There was one guy working the register and being the barista all at once and he really seemed to hate his job. Which is ironic given the name of the establishment. *Please make sure to tell them "for here" if you're planning on staying to drink your coffee. Otherwise, they automatically will put it in a plastic cup and you know how we really need more of those in the trash. The Ugly:*Overall the store interior was grungy and unclean. We're not usually the type of people to gripe about a little dust, but the floor had huge dust bunnies, dead flies, and ants taking care of said flies. The tables were also crummy and sticky upon our arrival. Conclusion: Decent coffee but questionable cleaning habits.

While visiting San Francisco, we stopped by this cute shop to grab a cappuccino and a bulgogi sandwich. Plenty of seating inside. I normally skip breakfast and rarely eat beef but I'm so glad I tried the bulgogi sandwich. It was spectacular! The bread was perfectly toasted and the balance of meat to veggies was perfect. It was deliciously seasoned and one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time!

Great bfast spot. I tried the turkey sandwich, which really hit the spot after a night out. Husband had the waffles, which he devoured. Joy's is cute, clean, and offers fast service.

Joy's Place is a great cafe near Union Square. I happened upon this place after work one day and I've enjoyed their offerings a lot. Notable standouts: 1. Peanut Butter Cream Latte- seems like the pb cream is homemade, or the peanut halves are a nice touch. 2. Bulgogi Sandwich3. Breakfast Sandwich The space can sit a fair amount of people. Bright and airy. Clean bathrooms. Thanks Team JP!

One of my favorites in SF. The staff is really nice and friendly. I should go there more often because I don't have any bad experiences with this place after visiting there numerous times. I often see Korean speakers there, and they sound super cute.

I stopped here for some brunch/lunch. I initially walked to a nearby restaurant, but it was too busy for us to finish our meal in time. I saw that this place had sandwiches and wasn't too packed, so we decided to try this place out.I ordered the Bulgogi Sandwich, and it took about 15 minutes for it to be ready. Even though I mentioned I wanted it "for here," it seemed like they read our minds because they gave it to us as a to-go order.The sandwich was pretty good and reminded me of a Subway sandwich. The bread, in particular, stood out as a step above with a nice crunch on the outside. Everything in the sandwich went together well, but I would have preferred more flavor on the bulgogi.I think this is a cute place to stop by for some coffee or a snack.

I got the regular latte. It was nothing fancy and actually tasted nothing like coffee, and it was $5.25 for a small size. It was basically just a cup in my hand to drink while I strolled around Union Square.Gentleman was nice, and a very nice interior so it's the reason for the 2 stars. Maybe this place is known for other things aside coffee, I have yet to try next time.

I really enjoyed Joy's Place: it has good coffee, convenient location, good amount of seats, fast and reliable wifi and friendly staff. I went here to get coffee and a turkey sandwich. The coffee tasted strong and woke me up and the turkey sandwich was delicious and filling.I stayed to get some work done on my laptop and I found it to be a great cafe to chill at. The cafe is clean and spacious, so it's a good spot for working alone or chatting with a group. I will definitely be back here to try more of their drinks and food.