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“Fast forward several years and my son finally had a chance to attend one of Danny's 3 week camp sessions...” in 33 reviews
“My now 10 year old son has done a number of camps at the butterfly joint throughout the years.” in 6 reviews
“This is the first time I had a mochi donut and it was very good.” in 2 reviews
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Danny M.
The Butterfly Joint is a woodworking and design studio for children grades kindergarten and up. The Butterfly Joint focuses on teaching children how to create beautiful wood projects from reclaimed and repurposed woods with traditional Japanese hand tools. The goal is for the students to create and walk away with an heirloom. Along with woodworking skills, The Butterfly Joint focuses on teaching children manners and personal responsibility as well as helping parents reinforce productive social and emotional behaviors for their children. AND we have a friendly, neighborhood walk-up café serving Red Bay drip coffee, espresso drinks, specialty non-coffee lattes, teas, treats from Devil's Teeth Bakery and savory hand pies from Bitchin' Baklava!
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Do they have vanilla lattes?
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Hi Julianne! Yes, we have vanilla lattes and a whole lot more!
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- Clare C.Mission Bay, San Francisco, CAOct 10, 2022
Amazing vibes and great coffee! I had a decaf oat Capp and a delicious vegan hand pie. The coffee and treats are high quality. It's so great to finally have a good coffee shop this far from down town.
A added bonus is the extremely helpful and kind owners.Helpful 4Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0 - Oct 28, 2023
This is primarily a cafe with some pastries and a rotating installation of local art and crafts. The coffee is tasty, and the espresso menu is pretty extensive. They offer iced espresso drinks as well.
There isn't seating, so plan to take your drinks/pastries to go. The staff are really nice and friendly; we noticed that they remembered locals' names and orders, which was nice! We paid about $9 for two oat milk lattes, which isn't bad for SF.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Zadie O.Oakland, CA02319Jun 29, 2024
Butterfly Joint is an absolute gem in the neighborhood! Danny and Erin are awesome, their coffee and treats are excellent, and they've built a real community.
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Danny M.
Jun 29, 2024
Aw, thanks so much, Zadie! We always love seeing you and the fam. Hope to see you soon!
- Feb 7, 2023
I LOVE this place.
It's such a cute hole in the way, neighborhood spot.
Food/Drinks:
-Matcha Latte: good flavor with a hint of sweetness
-Latte: delicious hot & iced
-they have oat milk!
-Gluten Free Donut Mandarin flavor was delicious with a crunchy outside and a soft inside.
Logistics:
-takeaway only
-street parking only
-they take cardHelpful 3Thanks 0Love this 3Oh no 0 - Aug 20, 2023
Lovely little walk up coffee window. Delicious. Friendly. Reasonable. Had the foghorn latte and a fiber cookie. No complaints
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Danny M.
Oct 4, 2023
Thanks for the review, Natalie! Hope to see you again.
- Jan 21, 2024
The lady that greeted us was so sweet and our lattes were delicious. Also we got one of their freshly baked out of the oven donuts - the lemon one and it was one of the best donuts I've had in awhile. It tasted kind of like a mochi donut. Perfectly crisp on the outside and chewy and soft on the inside. Super cute spot I recommend you check it out!
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Danny M.
Jan 21, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind words, Kristine! Hope to see you again.
- Latte Queen W.San Francisco, CAMay 12, 2024
One of my favorite aspects of living in SF is discovering new cafes and restaurants. Before a wonderful walk in Lands End my husband and I stumbled up The Butterfly Joint. People were flitting about in front so it piqued our curiosity.
This little cafe window serves up house made donuts, treats from other local bakers, and coffee. We ordered the lemon donut, cardamom donut, a chocolate chip cookie, and two hand pies. Everything was delicious, especially the hand pie with turmeric butter crust.
The service was so friendly. We will definitely come back!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1Business owner information
Danny M.
May 12, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind words. We really appreciate it!
- Jesse J.San Francisco, CA2571023Jun 29, 2023
Cool little spot to get a legit cup of coffee in the Outer Richmond. It's run out of a woodworking shop/studio, you order at the service window. NGL, best cappuccino I've had in a long time! I ordered the Columbiana or Columbiano espresso as a cappuccino. I met Erin who was an absolute sweetheart. Super friendly and calls regulars by their names. I'd come here all the time if I lived in the Outer Richmond.
1000% recommend this neighborhood joint especially if you're a coffee purist. It's simply really good coffee. I think they have some trendy/gimmicky lattes on the menu also which I can't speak to but I'll definitely be coming back for their cappuccino.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Danny M.
Oct 4, 2023
Thank you so much for the review, Jesse! Such kind words. It really means a lot to us. Hope you make it out this way soon.
- Jan 4, 2023
We tried out the donut muffin and two of their vegan pies. All tasty. I also got an Americano. Cool kiosk window is the Cafe part of The Butterfly Joint, a woodworking and design studio for children. Service is friendly.
Helpful 22Thanks 0Love this 23Oh no 0 - Aug 27, 2021Updated review
They now sell pastries and coffee! We walked down here to order a little morning pick me up. I ordered a mocha and a mochi donut. The mocha had a spicy kick to it. Delicious. This is the first time I had a mochi donut and it was very good.
Service is quick and friendly. We sat on their handmade benches while we waited for our drinks. Would definitely come back. This is the only place nearby where you can buy coffee and pastries.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 3Oh no 0Nov 8, 2015Previous reviewWe just got back from a birthday party at the Butterfly Joint. The kids got to make their own party favor - a pair of dice. Danny Montoya led the class and he was fantastic with the children. He explained the step by step process on how to drill holes in the dice and to sand and oil the finished product. The kids responded well to his instruction and they had a good time. This is almost like the Lowe's workshop only you learned how to drill holes with a hand drill and to use a Japanese saw (with parental instruction).
Workshop is clean and bright. Overall it is a cheerful place to introduce children to wood shop - something that public schools eliminated for a long time.
Street parking only so that may be problematic during peak hours.
Like my kid said, "This was the best party ever!" - Emily G.Boston, MA095Oct 9, 2023
What the heck this place is so good. The hand pie I just finished was incredible and the cappuccino on point. Can't wait to come back and try everything!!
Reasonable prices too :)Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Business owner information
Danny M.
Oct 9, 2023
Thank you, Emily!!! Hope to see you soon!
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