☕ The Emerald Lounge – San Francisco, CA

📍 Address: 1000 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109
🏙 Neighborhood: Van Ness Corridor / Civic Center – Inside the historic 1000 Van Ness building, hidden in a beautifully restored former movie kiosk.
📞 Phone: (Not publicly listed yet)
🌎 Website: Visit Website
📸 Instagram: Follow on Instagram
⭐ Google Reviews: (New spot — reviews building up!) – See on Google Maps
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🍏 Apple Maps: View on Apple Maps
🕒 Hours of Operation:
Check their Instagram for latest hours (soft openings and pop-ups happening!)

🔹 What Makes It Special?

✅ Beautifully built inside a historic movie ticket kiosk — full vintage San Francisco glamour.
✅ Coffee shop by day with high-end espresso drinks and pastries, future lounge vibes at night.
✅ Stunning green tile, art deco touches, and that perfect "hidden in plain sight" energy.
✅ Still a hidden gem — newly opened and barely known even by locals.
✅ Connected to the history of SF’s 1000 Van Ness movie palace — blending past + present perfectly.

🌟 Why Visit?

The Emerald Lounge lets you grab incredible coffee inside one of San Francisco’s most iconic historic spaces.
It’s part retro movie magic, part cozy neighborhood café — and one of the city's newest hidden gems for coffee lovers, creatives, and urban explorers.
Plus, if you’re looking for a stylish but relaxed work session or casual meetup, the huge beautiful lobby gives you plenty of space to spread out.

☕ Menu Highlights:

• Handcrafted Drip Coffee and Pour-Over
• Espresso Drinks (Lattes, Cortados, Macchiatos)
• Matcha, Chai, Herbal Tea Blends
• Housemade Seasonal Drinks (e.g., Lavender Lattes, Spiced Cold Brew)
• Local Pastries (rotating small bakeries)
• Future non-alcoholic cocktails/light lounge menu coming soon!

🥐 Baked Goods:

• Daily Fresh Croissants, Muffins, and Scones
• Vegan and Gluten-Free Treats (rotating bakers)

🗣 Top Review Vibe:

"Feels like stepping into a stylish 1930s movie set... plus, the coffee is 🔥. A hidden chill spot you’ll want to keep for yourself."

🎨 Vibe:

• Retro Movie Kiosk Energy, Art Deco Chic, Calm Yet Creative, Instagrammable

🥗 Dietary Options:

• Oat, Almond, and Soy Milk Options
• Vegan Pastries Available (check daily menu)

💻 Good for Remote Work?:

✅ Yes — Large historic lobby seating, plenty of tables, relaxed vibe perfect for laptops, studying, or creative brainstorming.
(Pro tip: mornings and early afternoons are the best for quiet.)

🤝 Meetups & Business Meetings?:

✅ Yes — great for casual coffee meetings, informal chats, or mini co-working sessions.

🐶 Pet-Friendly?:

• Service animals allowed; lobby rules otherwise vary.

👶 Kid-Friendly?:

• Yes — wide open lobby space makes it stroller and kid-friendly.

🚗 Parking:

• Street Parking + Nearby Public Garages (Van Ness garages close by)
• Excellent location to access by walking, Muni, or bike too.

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