Fringale

Overall Rating: 6.350
Address: 570 Fourth St.
Cross Street(s): Brannan St.
City, State ZIP: San Francisco, CA 94107
Neighborhood: SOMA
Phone: 415.543.0573
Hours: M-F 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm; Sa 5:30pm-10:30pm
Type of Establishment: Restaurant
Cafe Rating: 6.00
Barista: 5
Savvy: 6
Ambiance: 5
Presentation: 8
Consistency: N/A
Espresso Machine: UNIC
Coffee Rating: 6.70
Aroma: 7
Body: 6
Brightness: 7
Crema: 7
Flavor: 7
Taster's Correction: -0.5
Size: M
Primary Taste: Smoky
Coffee Beans: Illy
Cup Manufacturer: IPA
Price: $2.75
Last Update: 06/25/2003
First Reviewed: 06/25/2003
Notes: None
Review
French restaurant with very French fare and staff. Small, romantic, upscale spot. Like most restaurants, espresso is an afterthought. But the result is quite good. Served in Illy logo cups with a thin layer of darker brown, foamy crema. Full-flavored, tobaccoy roast.