Although I’ve been here repeatedly since @atmos introduced me to it, I’ve not written about it yet. Time to solve that as I actually sit here waiting to head over to 21st Amendment for dinner with @stesla and @xagile.

Unlike many of the cafes in San Francisco, Epicenter does not brew Bluebottle, Fourbarrel, or Ritual beans. They use they use beans from San Jose based Barefoot Coffee. Incidentally, Barefoot’s “The Boss” is my preferred beans for home use. So tasty I tend to have straight espresso rather than cappuccino.

Epicenter not only does a superlative job with the coffee, but is also has beer & wine, as well as a selection of food and pastries. The baristas here have mad skillz, their latte art creations are always impressive. For example:

The atmosphere is excellent for relaxing with a drink & snack, or having a meeting with potential biz partners. It’s a very startup-friendly spot. Free wifi (as expected), quiet background music and friendly staff.

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