Maxfield's House of Caffeine

"This Cafe is an amazingly a nice place to have a cup of coffee. Located a block away from Dolores park yet its atmosphere is very relaxing.. you can sit outside and enjoy your coffee or tea and watch people go by. I personally prefer to sit inside by the window and read a book."

"I'm a local customer of this area and business a couple of times, Even though I don't tend to want to use one experience as a judgment of trying to leave a review. Today coming in my work outfit as a baywheel work, asking to use the restroom I was told I have to purchase something and being told that there's a line to the restroom even though I don't see one physically at that time. I wouldn't mind it if I was hungry and wanted to purchase something but I was not. Also mind you there is a bike station right beside this business that I was working on. So for this I am giving a two-star review. Hope they understand that sometimes it's not white and black, because of this experience now I am never going to want to purchase anything from this business."

"Low-key neighborly coffee shop. Food isn’t incredible but great place to relax. Not too crowded."

"So disappointing. I think they gave up. I went in the past week. I was hoping to get a drink and sandwich and sit inside to do some work. The cafe was empty and there were two employees working. When I walked up to the counter it took the two lady’s a few minutes to greet me. They seemed to busy talking with each other and doing tasks. Once I was able to order I asked if I could sit inside. They said “NO, ONLY OUTSIDE”. Not sure why the rudeness and yelling. I understand we’re in the final stages of a pandemic. But this cafe is huge. They could space out tables 12’ apart and still they could fit 20 people. Not to mention the doors and windows are always open for airflow. I’d expect this 6 months ago, but nit now. I ended up sitting outside for a couple hours. During that time I think 2 people went in, and one didn’t buy anything. My cold brew coffee was bitter. I’d guess based on how busy they are it’s a few weeks old. They are also closing now at 3pm. Why so early??? Perhaps if they followed the city rules they could stay open later, pay the bills, and bring this place back to life. I think the owners have given up, so should you. There are better coffee shops in the area."

"A lovely and comfortable neighborhood coffee shop. They have a great selection of breakfast items - I got a veggie turnover and it was delicious. It's also rather inexpensive. They also have your standard selection of pastries, cakes, and power bars. I will also try to check out their smoothies one day; looked delicious. The staff was fun and witty. Good wifi and many power outlets. They don't mind you working for extended periods of time, as long as you order something every now and then - not difficult, anyone will find something they like. There are also many other people working. As a point for improvement, it would be great if they also provided drinking water. Sipping coffee all morning, I need some water to mellow it down."