The Butterfly Joint

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    Open7:15 AM - 1:30 PM

    Verified 2 months ago

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    4411 Cabrillo St

    San Francisco, CA 94121

    45th Ave & 46th Ave

    Outer Richmond

    Mon

    • 7:15 AM - 1:30 PM

    Tue

    • 7:15 AM - 1:30 PM

    Wed

    • 7:15 AM - 1:30 PM

    Thu

    • 7:15 AM - 1:30 PM

    Open now

    Fri

    • 7:15 AM - 1:30 PM

    Sat

    • 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM

    Sun

    • 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM

    Upcoming Special Hours

    Mon, Sep 2, 2024

    • Closed

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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!

      Danny M., Business Owner 
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      Helga H.
      San Francisco, CA
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      Sep 18, 2015

      We had great fun at a Friday Toddler class. My two year old loved it and I was surprised at how skilled and focused she was!!

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    • 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.

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      Zadie O.
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      Jun 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 card

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    • 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.

    • May 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!

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      Danny M.

      May 12, 2024

      Thank you so much for the kind words. We really appreciate it!

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      Jesse J.
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      Jun 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.

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      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.

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      Lisa X.
      San Francisco Bay Area, CA
      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.

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    • Aug 27, 2021
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      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.

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      Emily G.
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      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 :)

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      Danny M.

      Oct 9, 2023

      Thank you, Emily!!! Hope to see you soon!

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