A Super Popular San Francisco Coffee Shop Just Brought Soft Serve and Doughnuts to the Mission
Summary
Opening Date: Side A and The Coffee Movement’s pop-up at 2814 19th St open on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Partnership: Side A (a vinyl bar and restaurant) invited The Coffee Movement to operate weekday mornings in the former Universal Cafe space.
Offerings: Coffee Movement serves espresso drinks, rotating single-origin coffees, and house-made doughnuts in flavors like chocolate and lemon.
Unique Feature: The Side A team created a soft serve ice cream made with The Coffee Movement’s house coffee blend.
Inspiration & Connection: The collaboration was sparked by shared aesthetics and values, with mutual inspiration drawn from Japan.
Branding & Design: Branding by Benny Gold, sound by Good Question Sound, and interiors by Studio AHEAD and 280 West.
Cultural Impact: The space combines high-end food, DJ sets, and craft coffee to bring new energy to the Mission's 19th Street corridor.
Limited Run: Overstreet calls it a rare kind of partnership, describing it as a “flower on the sidewalk” moment.