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GaryH
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Posted Fri Jul 17, 2009, 12:32am Subject: Re: 4 Barrel Opening in San Francisco

Philz Coffee has a status as the local favorite coffee house on 24th street in the Mission. Philz has been around for decades. Gets good rating on Yelp, and since located only a half block from Haus, I decided to visit. (Click for larger image)

GaryH
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Posted Fri Jul 17, 2009, 12:33am Subject: Re: 4 Barrel Opening in San Francisco

Mainly blue collar at Philz Coffee, no hipsters inside. Definitely much more crowed then Haus. All the coffee beans, stored in clear plastic boxes, look dark roasted. (Click for larger image)

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Posted Fri Jul 17, 2009, 12:33am Subject: Re: 4 Barrel Opening in San Francisco

I had quite a bizarre but interesting coffee experience at Philz. I looked around and I didn’t see any espresso machine. The barista told me that the coffee they brew is hand made and it is stronger and better tasting than an espresso since their coffee doesn’t have the bitterness and acidity of an espresso. First they pour hot water from great height on top of the grounds. After the coffee is brewed in about 30 seconds, the barista pours the just brewed coffee through the grounds again!!! And after the brewed coffee is brewed for the second time the coffee is run through the grounds for the third time!!! It all happened so fast I didn’t get a good pic of it. (Click for larger image)

GaryH
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Posted Fri Jul 17, 2009, 12:34am Subject: Re: 4 Barrel Opening in San Francisco

After the coffee had been brewed three times, it was poured back and forth between the Togo cup and a large plastic pitcher, creating all this foam. The barista told me you have to drink the coffee through the foam. The other customers around me told me that this was the best cup of coffee that will ever have. Well it did have some chocolate taste and was quite clean but it doesn’t compare to third wave coffee. After sipping a bit the rest got dumped as I walked to Four Barrel. (Click for larger image)

GaryH
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Posted Fri Jul 17, 2009, 12:35am Subject: Re: 4 Barrel Opening in San Francisco

From Philz I walked about ten blocks to Four Barrel coffee. (Click for larger image)

GaryH
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Posted Fri Jul 17, 2009, 12:35am Subject: Re: 4 Barrel Opening in San Francisco

At Four Barrel I had this double espresso, which had nice chocolate and very nice complexity. Easily the best shot I had today. (Click for larger image)

GaryH
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Posted Fri Jul 17, 2009, 12:36am Subject: Re: 4 Barrel Opening in San Francisco

Matt poured the latte art to make this very nice tasting latte. Very sweet and smooth microfoam. Perfect pairing with the best tasting croissant I’ve ever had. (Click for larger image)

GaryH
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Posted Fri Jul 17, 2009, 12:37am Subject: Re: 4 Barrel Opening in San Francisco

Four Barrel is currently my favorite coffee house in the bay Area. Everything I had was top notch! I had too much caffeine for today so I try the press pot coffee next time. (Click for larger image)

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Posted Fri Jul 17, 2009, 12:42am Subject: Re: 4 Barrel Opening in San Francisco

What a great tour! I LOL-ed at your comments about Philz. I really like the coffee there, and Phil is a heckofa nice guy, but it's definitely not everyone's cup-a-tea... Er, or coffee... - Jon

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Posted Fri Jul 31, 2009, 9:01am Subject: Re: 4 Barrel Opening in San Francisco

I'm coming up the the bay next week. I got 4 barrel, sightglass, philz, and of course BB on my list. Can't wait to try these out. And Gary, thanks for your reviews of these places, it's helpful for us! If/when I open my LA cafe, you'll be invited to the opening day. :-)

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