The call
The documented visit included apple pie gelato. This record does not turn that order into a recommendation.
What to order
- Apple pie gelato
Best for
- A quick sweet or caffeine fix on the waterfront
Coffee · Dessert
Portside Coffee & Gelato
A grab-and-go coffee and gelato counter at Portside Pier: an easy fix on a Harbor Drive walk, though Roger said the coffee is better in Little Italy.
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Roger’s tips on Portside Coffee & Gelato
Apple pie!
Posted
Source-backed notes
Visit history
Checked in 3 times on Yelp and Swarm, most recently Jan 2, 2023. See the check-in log
2020year precision · inferred
“Nothing to rant and rave about but if you're looking for a quick caffeine fix and are strolling down Harbor Dr, it's a quick and easy fix.”
Four stars. The apple pie gelato hit the spot on a sunny day but was more sorbet-like than creamy; the coffee was standard, and Roger noted it beats the long lines elsewhere on the pier.
Stay in the neighborhood
More in Embarcadero.
RecommendedPrice varies
Embarcadero
Ketch Grill & Taps
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Roger got lucky with a walk-in after 6pm despite a building line, went upstairs in the two-story waterfront space, and praised the fried oysters as fresh and just right.
- From the order notes
- Fried oysters · Fish 'n chips
- Go for
- Waterfront views with fried oysters
Latest recorded visit2020
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- From the order notes
- Nitro cold brew · A Geisha-bean pour-over when available
- Go for
- Coffee-focused mornings · A downtown caffeine stop
Latest recordRecommended 2022
Closed$$
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- From the order notes
- A barista-designed espresso drink (2022 tip)
- Go for
- Food history · Liberty Station memories
Latest recordRecommended 2022