Philz Coffee (Civic Center)

Philz Coffee, Golden Gate Ave

Iced 'Mint Mojito' coffee with fresh mint leaves

Hours

Varies by branch; listings show Civic Center closing around 5pm — check before going

Budget

Check prices at the shop

Address

399 Golden Gate Ave (two blocks from City Hall)

A San Francisco-born coffee chain that skips the espresso machine and brews every cup by hand. You choose sweetness and cream when ordering; if that's too much, just say 'Philz way' and they'll do it the house way. The star is the iced Mint Mojito, with fresh mint leaves: sweet creamy coffee with a cool hit of mint that mint lovers adore and others say tastes like toothpaste. This branch is handy after visiting City Hall, and there are others across town, including Embarcadero Center near the Ferry Building and Polk Street.