I walked into the coffee shop and was struck by how huge the place was. There were tables all along the right side for about 40 feet and leather couches here and there. The stuffed animals hanging on the right side wall were a bit disturbing in a Bride of Chucky sort of way. They're part of an art exhibit that won't be there for long.
The coffee was prepared by first heating up my cup with hot water for half a minute. Next, the hot water was tossed, and replaced with dark, black coffee with steam rising up with the aroma I've come to love in the morning. The coffee had lots of flavor ranging from nutty to fruity.
I found a couch to sit on and read up on Gadamer's Truth and Method. One gem of a quote was:
"Only by forgetting does the mind have the possibility of total renewal." (p. 14)
I'm starting to forget about a lot of cofee shops in the Mission, and Ritual Coffee Roasters has renewed my faith in business owners keen on pleasing customers who want a clean, well lighted place to drink a cup of joe.
Ritual Coffee is on 1026 Valencia Street between 21st and 22nd Street.
The hours are ample:
7am to 11pm on Weekdays.
8am to 10pm on Saturday.
8am to 8pm on Sunday.
