Sundance Coffee

Sure they have organic coffee. Sure they have free Wireless Fi. Sure they are good at making drinks. Sure they have always given me good service. Sure their music selection is inline with my playlist. Sure there’s never a line when I go in and they have time to talk to me about stuff.
*****The only reason I give them the full starrage is for the giant mosaic that I can’t stop studying every time I’m there, or even outside the windows. I start to feel like Cameron in Ferris Beuller’s Day Off when they go to the museum and he is staring and staring at the painting, and the camera keeps doing a jump, jump, jump zoom between his eyes and the painting, and it zooms so close into the artwork you can see the pattern of the canvas and then he snaps out of it, and I go pick up my 145 degree mocha.
Let my people gooooo
get sad:

This place had great bagels and then all of a sudden they start selling Noah’s bagels! WTF?!?
Good Coffee though.
But what is coffee without a bagel and butter for breakfast? YUM!!!

Although I am not a huge coffee drinker I do love a good soy chai latte. And I can say, without hesitation, that Sundance Coffee has the BEST soy chai latte I have ever experience. If I worked any closer I would make them an everyday treat. A must try to be sure!

First off, the important things first: COFFEE. Its good… so far consistent, strong, and I think they use organic beans. Secondly, the staff is very friendly so I’m parking myself here to work. Free wifi and its pretty spacious.
As for the other «fluff» (this is for you KN), the décor is clean (not grungy) and fits the name of the place. Clean and comfortable is prob the best way to describe it. Its def not a place like CB where people come to be seen and its not as hip. Just a great local place to get good café and get stuff done.
So far it doesn’t seem as popular as the other places so I’m thrilled to have found a place to support.

I felt so welcome at Sundance, not just because the staff were ueber-​friendly, but as I was leaving, two people yelled «THERE YOU ARE!!» Of course, they were yelling to their friend walking up 3^rd, but when I turned around, they yelled «And there you are, too!»
That gave me about as much of a morning jolt as the tasty, organic coffee I had just purchased.
Yay for discovering my new local coffee shop on a work-​from-​home day. Sundance is a nice, clean place that completely fits in with the Dogpatch.
Fantastic coffee, free wi-​fi, and some (but not many) tasty-​looking pastries in the display case. I went a bit late, so there may be more earlier in the morning. A nice counter for 3^rd St. watching while the Muni goes by and live-​work places are completed (or not), and some seating in the back and throughout this long but narrow corner coffee shop.

Arrived to a nearby appointment with a good 30 minutes to spare– popped into this place for a cup of tea…
I am always on a quest to find a good cup of Earl Grey– not enough coffee shops pay attention to the teas they serve and most only do Tazo or something of the sort…
I wish I noted the name of the tea they sold– all I know is it was organic something Earl Grey and tasted almost like it had lavendar in it or something…
Great big armchairs to relax in with morning sun pouring in= great way to start the day!

The department where I work moved to the Dogpatch in September 2008. What a great location.
Finding a good coffee house that tends to my early morning caffeine craving can be a tough challenge. I am seeking a local brew that is organic and deals in fair trade. They should practice sound eco-​friendly business.
Sundance is definitely the place. Sustainability is not just another word. The friendly staff creates a very relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Artisan’s work drapes the wall of this hip place. Happy to come across it the day we moved into the neighborhood.

To be honest, I’m not the most discerning coffee-​ista in the world. What I typically need from a coffee shops is:
a. Caffeine injection
b. A pleasant place to sit down, and pop open my laptop, which leads to
c. plentiful power outlets
d. decent network connection
Sundance has all of this. The staff is delightful, and very considerate, and even proactive (e.g.“Oh, if you want to use your laptop, you’ll probably want to sit over there, where the reception is better.”)
The coffee is just dandy, but it’s the other parts that make this place my go-​to when I’m in the Dogpatch

A much needed coffee place in this area of town. Since, I’ve been doing more different photo gigs, I’m in this area early in the mornings.
Clean bathrooms, nice area to sit, wish it had more tables, coffee is good, music is nice, wifi signal just OK.
And tomorrow morning, this is where I’ll be sipping my coffee before my easy 10am call time meeting a famous musician :)

This great open space serves coffee, pastries, and assorted bottled drinks. There’s PLENTY of room to sit or stand. There’s a rotating display of art on the walls. The barista is appropriately chatty, cafinated, and cute.

I’m impressed. Who would have known?
Don’t be misled by the somewhat industrial and run down buildings lining the side of 3^rd. There is a little gem of a café sitting unobtrusively on a corner, surrounded by big giant aluminum and steel buildings, a male developers introspective. In addition, this is a working neighborhood where the men’s forearms are good indicators of their jobs: automotive, labor intensive, able to lift 600 pounds +, no air conditioning. You get the picture.
My POS of a car broke down on the side of the highway today and IT (now the horrid ex and out of every man I could think of who had a car) saved me by volunteering use of his car (so that I could drive to an interview) and then I met up with him afterward (no, there were no talks of reconciliation, dear readers) despite his moment of chivalry. Every male response to his act was somewhere along the lines of «don’t take it seriously. His asshole part will show up again.»
Sundance is located on the corned of a busy 20^th and 3^rd street. I parked and once out in my interview attire, felt soooooo out of place. Guys were grinning at me from every angle including the big rig driver who leaned out and waved me across the road, but a little puppy tied to a fire hydrant grabbed my obvious attention. Men? Nope. This furry little oddball clumsy on all fours had me. I leaned down to pet him behind his floppy ears before trotting up 20^th.
Apparently, this is a chain but oh, so divine (despite the horrid heat and humidity outside) a calm physical respite flowing of liquid refreshments. The interior was trendy Pacific Northwest cool and the wooden floors echoed after my heels; a cozy environment with cushy neutral armchairs whispering:
S i t on me. S i t on me.
Hmm?
Eat me. Eat me. What? What did you say to me?
If only the pastries had the same effect, but my ass is too big right now.
The barista was a cute and very nice young gentleman who was honest about the breakdown of the espresso machine. «I just know how to slide the contraption in and out. That’s it.»
My thoughts exactly. Ah, if only relationships were that simple. I sighed.
He made us a very strong black tea iced and was nice enough to bring it over to us seated idiots (sheesh, I was not expecting table service, what a nice guy!) and in my attempts to recover from the heat, followed in the steps of the British and added a little milk.
I found a cute little spot to hit up when I’m down the industrial block and it is called Sundance. I may also remember it to be the last place of civilized unrest sharing one of the last conversations with IT and concluding that he was truly a lost cause.

Good and tasty, and unlike the hell hole that is Starbucks on Kansas… no one whould wait 45 minutes for a cup o’ joe.
Only downside is if your not within walking distance, parking could be a pain.

I wish it wasn’t such a long walk from the office — but it’s a great café and the staff is uniformly friendly, warm, and engaging.
Also, they’ve got good coffee, tea, and cocoa! That’s nice, too!

As others have written, the coffee here is pretty darn good. Staff is friendly, décor is fairly warm, and it’s quiet enough in spots to do conference calls.
There isn’t a ton of post-​breakfast food. A few pre-​packaged salads and a half dozen sandwiches were in the case today, but there were plenty of pastries to go ’round. In their favor, they’ll happily toast your bagel for you.
A few have noted slow Wifi. Cable modem speeds it ain’t, but it’s free, and it’s enough for email, IM, and laggy YouTube.

Unlike at Starbucks, you are greeted with a warm, friendly and sincere hello & smile here at Sundance.
The place is small, cute & homey and they offer free wi-​fi.
I’d been wanting to try them out for quite some time and finally did today. I got a regular coffee which I found to be tasty, smooth & nutty. Much better than Starbucks but not as good as my beloved Peet’s.

They make a fine latte, but they’re hardly ever open and barely have any food (at least on Sundays). The latte has plenty of foam and it’s fairly strong (not as strong as Peets) without being overwhelming or bitter. Well-​rounded flavor. The coffee is organic and fair trade too.
The conveniences are here: bathroom, free wi-​fi, two power outlets, ample seating, clean tables, fair prices ($ 3.20 for a 20 oz. large latte), credit cards accepted, and even easy parking (!)
The place looks corporate like a Starbucks. Light wood floors, hanging light fixtures, bright. I like the velvet curtain and the room with the upholstered chairs and sofa but they also have stools if you want to hang out and gaze out on Third St. It’s in the middle of a warehouse area that I normally never go to and right by the T line stop. There isn’t much nearby that I can see.
The food could be improved both in terms of quality and quantity. I came on Sunday morning and saw three bagels in the pastry case, along with three scones, 3 muffins and not much else. They had some wraps in the refrigerated case. The lemon poppyseed muffin ($ 1.70) was okay but bland. And then the hours are ridiculous. They closed at noon on Sunday (even though their site says they close at 1 PM)!

As far as coffee and coffee places go, I like Peet’s and I like this Sundance location. (Starbucks I tolerate if I have to go there becuase there’s nothing else.) The coffee is good here and the staff will inform you of which are the higher-​caf blends, etc. They also try to get to know their regulars.
It’s a handy location right in front of a T stop (just like the old days of business springing up on the corners where the streetcar stops), and parking is easy. I’m so glad they opened here.

Sundance is a really wonderful addition to the area.
Marina’s right — their chai latte (both iced and hot) is amazing. Whenever I’m in the area, and looking for a good place to kick back and relax — Sundance is a perfect stop.
I always get their chai, and my bf’s a big fan of their coffee with an extra espresso shot.
They offer free wireless.
They’re rarely packed.
They get great light and have large open windows which are wonderful for people watching.
And the staff are always pretty friendly and laid back.
I only wish Sundance was open later and I’d be hanging around here alot more often.

I hang here but the really best part of this place is the free wireless and ample space to work.
Excellent place for the neighborhood. I frequent the joint.
The new sundance revolution = @

Sundance has totally spoiled me. The coffee here is so damn good that I have a hard time going anywhere else now. I think I’ve used and abused their brown sugar in ridiculous amounts too. But as good as the coffee is, the staff is even more awesome. I couldn’t ask for a nicer /​more sarcastic group of people. I love it. I sneak out of work for extra coffee breaks just to hang out here! Oh, and all the coffee is fair trade too, so that makes me feel a lot better than buying «coffee» at crappy ass Starbucks.
On another note, since it’s located in the Dogpatch, it hasn’t been overrun by hipsters yet. Definitely a plus in my book.