We’re sad to report that today is Little Bird’s last day in business. It was one of the few places in the Tenderloin (if not the only one) where you could have a full vegan breakfast, including vegan pastries, as well as the only coffeeshop in the neighborhood carrying Kombuch and Ritual and De la Paz coffee. As shown by the very high scores on review sites, it’s been a popular local business for the amount of time it’s been open at 835 Geary, a little over a year. But nothing lasts forever and today they are saying goodbye to all their faithful customers. they’ll be open until they sell out of everything, including coffee beans. A real shame given all the raging NIMBY bullshit that they had to contend with in the past year to get outdoor seating.
They made the decision to close just last Friday, so it’s been rather sudden and they’re still deciding what to do with the space going forward. There is a chance that the chef, Sam (who many have enjoyed for his vegetarian/vegan items) will try opening a more evening-oriented cafe/restaurant there. So, stay tuned, or better yet, head down there today to get one last cup of coffee like we did this morning. Little Bird, you will be missed.
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Bummer.
Is a shame.
Oh, and Sam is a “he”.
I was only able to make it there once, they seem to close very early on weeknights.
Sad news indeed. I am only two doors from them and they had some of the best coffee in the city and a very welcoming staff! It is sad when they are forced to close and yet Cairo Nights still remains… What is wrong with this picture!
@misenplace It’s a picture of San Francisco, in so many ways…
Ouch. I’m sorry, that has to be expensive and disappointing for the the owners but the spot is tough to make a go of it, hoping on walk by traffic.
Misen, you might want to try Cafe Amsterdam (single cup coffee) one block closer to Van Nessa. Also, Polk & Pine, the 4th wave coffee shop is doing high end espresso/coffee; the owners roast off site.
a real shame. damn. the hours though, like this place was barely ever open, makes me wonder if this wasn’t more of a personal decision than a business one, like maybe they just didn’t have the heart to run it anymore.