Coffee shop in San Francisco's Chinatown raises latte art to new level
SAN FRANCISCO -- From a teddy bear and a flowering tulip to a rabbit and colorful peacock, customers get more than just a cup of coffee at Home Coffee Roasters in San Francisco. They get a piece of art.
Like many coffee shops in the Bay Area, Home Coffee SF has become known for their baristas who use a canvas of coffee and palette of foam to make their designs.
"It takes a few months to get a hang of the art," said co-owner Karl Stuebe. "But after awhile, it becomes second nature."
The designs have become quite popular, with many customers posting photos and video on social media.
"I love their coffee. And the art is like the icing on top," said San Francisco artist Tally Sue, who frequents the Chinatown location.
During the pandemic, when business was slow, those social media posts kept business brewing. The notoriety helped the shop weather the tough times.
"We had no idea that people were posting," said Stuebe. "All of sudden people are coming in and saying, 'We saw you on Instagram and Tik Tok and we wanted to check you out.'"