Andytown Coffee Roasters (location #2) on Taraval

Sometime between hanging out in the Outer Richmond and coming here for coffee...

we had checked into our favorite motel in the area to freshen up a bit...

We'd been out and about all day, literally.

Shortly before our trip here (mind you, this was late March), I'd read online that Andytown Coffee Roasters opened up two more locations. The original is on Lawton and 43rd in the Outer Sunset. The second and third locations were BOTH on Taraval. This is the second and westernmost location.

It's next to this now closed market  next to the Riptide bar (above in bluwhich ise); both establishments were gutted by a fire back in August 2015.  The latest news is that The Great Highway Market space will be taken over by Outerlands (a popular spot on Judah and the place where we enjoyed breakfast as we celebrated our 20th Anniversary two years ago).

Diagonally across the ways, the former Beach 'n Boba spot was set to become the  future Streamline Coffee (named after the Streamline Moderne style of architecture, an late offshoot of the Art Deco style).  This cute coffee spot opened up in late April this year, of course, AFTER our visit.

Here's a nighttime shot of it from my older post. You can tell it is the same place because of the curved iron railing above the doorway.  One of the hallmarks of Streamline Modern architecture are curved corners as well.

(photo from my Beach 'n Boba Cafe fail...Plan B - Return to Eggette's" post, October 2014)

Back to Andytown...we first visited the original Andytown the Summer of 2014 and really enjoyed their drinks, especially the Snowy Plover.  I definitely wanted that drink again and then some...

The space is long and narrow with a future patio/garden in the back in the works. Decor is minimal with reclaimed wood and branches. Service was nice and friendly.



Their concise menu along with a few food options:

Our drinks (just for me and Bert since TC didn't want any tea):

Macchiato with sparkling water:

Their signature drink, the Snowy Plover (espresso with tonic water, brown sugar syrup and housemade whip) and espresso con panna.

Just look at that whipped cream topping...none of this cool whip shit.

and once more with feeling...

Those layers!

I really love the Snowy Plover here...


I tried making this at home, but it just did not measure up.  FYI - the coffee beans used were the "Short Strand Espresso" ($10.50 online; but $13  I believe at Noriega Produce). Short Strand is a mix of Brazilian and Ethiopian beans (the tasting notes are "smooth" and "fruity" respectively). We usually buy a bag or two whenever we go up here.

All three drinks were excellent. The macchiato was the perfect shot - strong and bold.  The espresso con panna is in my top three drinks (which include the cortado and macchiato) - I love how the cool and sweet whipped cream melts into the espresso.

Articles:
"Andytown is expanding coffee culture in San Francisco's Outer Sunset Neighborhood" Sprudge, June 8, 2017
"Andytown Coffee Roaster to open second location on Taraval" Hoodline, February 2016

Andytown Coffee Roasters
3629 Taraval St. (between 46th & 47th St.)
San Francisco, CA94116
(415) 753-9775

www.andytownsf.com + reviews from you know where and tripadvisor

Now they are serving Matcha Snowy Plovers and other matcha drinks! I love that there are three Andytown locations now (the post featuring the 3rd one up the street is forthcoming). Lots of great coffee choices out here...