Cafe Encore

Overall Rating: 5.100
Address: 488 Post St.
Cross Street(s): Mason St.
City, State ZIP: San Francisco, CA 94102
Neighborhood: Union Square
Phone: 415.433.6549
Hours: Su-Th 7am-7pm; F-Sa 7am-9pm
Type of Establishment: Cafe
Cafe Rating: 5.80
Barista: 5
Savvy: 6
Ambiance: 6
Presentation: 6
Consistency: N/A
Espresso Machine: Elektra
Coffee Rating: 4.40
Aroma: 5
Body: 5
Brightness: 5
Crema: 5
Flavor: 3
Taster's Correction: -1.0
Size: L
Primary Taste: Ashy
Coffee Beans: McLaughlin Coffee Co.
Cup Manufacturer: IPA
Price: $1.35
Last Update: 09/12/2003
First Reviewed: 09/12/2003
Notes: Outdoor Seating
Review
Small café space with a diagonal counter, stereotypical colored chalkboard menu, and limited indoor bench and chair seating. Two sidewalk tables. Also smoothies, salads, and sandwiches. Espresso is served with a thin, medium brown crema that dissipates quickly. Bitter, ashy flavor of drip coffee with some metallic notes. Served in an IPA drip coffee cup & saucer.