Muddy Waters Coffee House

My wife and I stopped in during a layover in our first time in SF. The coffee, Matcha and bagel were great but the conversation with Najat was even better. We’ll surely be back.

From Atlanta, With Love.

They don't take cash, but there is an ATM which dispenses 20's, so you end up with some cash you didn't want. The ATM charged me 2.50 twice for "checking my balance" and then 2.99 to give me a twenty -- so 8 bucks went down the ATM fee toilet so I could buy a coffee. It is customary to pay a tip too, so ten dollars in addition to the cost of the coffee.

The coffee is good enough and the atmosphere is nice, but why do I have to get ripped off by an ATM so they can misrepresent their taxable income, or whatever reason they have for only taking cash? It's no wonder two of their three locations are gone. I know for sure that I won't ever go back.

Highly recommend stopping in. The coffee will not disappoint, and neither will the staff. Enjoy!

Best Mocha ever!
The chocolate is not too sweet, it is perfect . perfect. I order the regular Mocha, Hot. It is a
Normal size cup. Just delicious tasting. Just the best quality tasting chocolate, simple, not too thick not too thin. I just need to express-O how delicious this Mocha is and It keeps me going and going even if I don't eat breakfast. I never have to add a extra shot, tho I might try it once. I wish I could get a Mocha there every day, but I don't live nearby. I like it better than:starbucks,philz,peets,Chocolate, craftsman and wolves, etc.
I tried two places about two blocks away toward higher numbered streets and they give you tiny cups or the chocolate and coffee are a little weird but ya drank it cuz you're in a hurry and staff are always nice and fun. But now I have muddy waters mocha.
Plus it has been around since when I lived in the City eons ago.

I love this place. No frills, has a nice community feel and has been in the neighborhood for a really long time! Plenty of space, sockets and WiFi if you want to do work, also a nice place to read a book!

So happy I went here. Just simply good coffee done simple. No overcharging for the same bean water and bagel that’s delicious but definitely not worth the price some of these places charge. Friendly and quick. Feels like a neighborhood stop.

More than 23 years I've been a patron of Muddy Waters and every time I visit SF, I make sure to come and grab coffee for here and for home. The coffee is delicious, the service is delightful and she was so kind. It's old, battered, and comfortable like a favorite couch. It's one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Great coffee at Muddy waters, and it’s terribly sad that they are having to close in February 2021, after being around for 27 years! There is another location on 16th and Valencia, and I definitely plan on supporting Hisham (the super nice owner) there.