Torrefazione Italia

Overall Rating: 7.800

NOTE: This location is CLOSED (no longer in business).

Address:	1909 Union St.
Cross Street(s):	Laguna St.
City, State ZIP:	San Francisco, CA 94123
Neighborhood:	Cow Hollow
Phone:	415.771.6838
Hours:	M-Th 6am-9pm; F 6am-10:30pm; Sa 7am-10:30pm; Su 7am-7pm
Type of Establishment:	Espresso Bar (Chain)
Cafe Rating:	8.20
Barista:	8
Savvy:	7
Ambiance:	8
Presentation:	10
Consistency:	N/A
Espresso Machine:	Elektra

Coffee Rating:	7.40
Aroma:	7
Body:	9
Brightness:	6
Crema:	7
Flavor:	8
Taster's Correction:	0.0
Size:	M
Primary Taste:	Syrup-like
Coffee Beans:	Torrefazione Italia
Cup Manufacturer:	Deruta
Price:	$1.45
Last Update:	05/10/2003
First Reviewed:	05/10/2003

Notes: Coffee Sales; Coffee Accessory Sales; Outdoor Seating

Review
Great latte art. Exquisite microfoam. Excel at milk drinks. Hand-painted ceramics. Starbucks purchased this chain apparently only to kill off their higher-standards competition. [CLOSED as of 11/3/05.]