Ballast Coffee
West Portal · San Francisco
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West Portal's standout specialty destination on W Portal Avenue distinguishes itself with a genuine commitment to Barako coffee, a bold Filipino bean variety rarely found in US cafes, alongside a full espresso program and inventive seasonal lattes. The neighborhood setting is as welcoming as the menu is curious. Ballast is the kind of cafe that earns loyalty through specificity and character rather than scale.
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