Welcome to Sequoia Sake
Sequoia Sake, nestled in an industrial corner of San Francisco, is a labor of love crafted by a dedicated husband-and-wife team. This hidden gem offers a cozy tasting room that encourages a communal experience. Patrons rave about the diverse selection of small-batch sakés, including unique options like unfiltered namazake and award-winning flights. With their affordable and generous tastings, guests can savor intricate flavors while enjoying the personalized hospitality of the passionate owners. Although light on food offerings, the warm atmosphere and extensive sake knowledge make Sequoia Sake a must-visit destination for both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
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50 Apparel Way, San Francisco, CA 94124 Hotline: (415) 225-0515
Welcome to Sequoia Sake, San Francisco's premier artisan sake brewery, where tradition meets modern craftsmanship. Nestled in the heart of an industrial estate at 50 Apparel Way, this hidden gem offers a unique experience for sake lovers and newcomers alike. The brewery, founded by a passionate husband and wife team, is dedicated to producing exceptional small-batch sake that rivals any you might find in Japan.
The inviting atmosphere is enhanced by the brewery's cool industrial decor, creating a space that's both cozy and welcoming. As you step inside, you're greeted by friendly staff who are eager to share their extensive knowledge of sake, guiding you through a carefully curated selection of flights. Greg D. aptly states, “This is on par or better than the real thing,” highlighting the authenticity of Sequoia's offerings.
- Flights of Flavor: Sequoia Sake presents a delightful array of tasting flights, starting at an affordable $12 for three generous pours. Options like the Coastal Flight feature award-winning varieties, while the Sequoia Flight showcases unpasteurized namazake—rare and hard to find elsewhere.
- Community Vibes: The communal seating arrangement fosters a sense of camaraderie among guests, making it easy to share the joy of discovery. As Hiki L. shares, it’s a great place to make new drinking buddies.
- Educational & Informative: Each tasting comes with a detailed overview, ensuring you understand the nuances of what you're sipping. Guests like Veronica L. commend the informative tours that enrich the tasting experience, making each visit memorable.
While Sequoia Sake offers only a limited selection of snacks, patrons recommend planning for a bite afterward to complement the drinks. Cyn C. notes it’s best to dine elsewhere, allowing you to fully enjoy the sake without distraction.
For those curious about the sake-making process, the intimate size of the tasting room allows you to engage closely with the owners, who proudly share their journey and passion for quality sake. The inviting ambiance is perfect for a relaxed evening with friends, as Minh B. describes a “lovely experience” that feels genuinely special.
So, whether you are a sake aficionado or someone eager to explore this traditional Japanese beverage, Sequoia Sake promises a delightful journey through the world of artisan sake. Don’t miss out on the tasting flights, friendly atmosphere, and the heartfelt stories behind each pour. It’s a treat for the senses that you'll want to experience again and again.
For more information or to plan your visit, call them at (415) 225-0515 and prepare yourself for an unforgettable sake adventure in San Francisco!
My go to place for Sake. If you been to Japan and had the sake to there. This is on par or better than the real thing.
went here with a very special friend, made more drinking buddies, cool atmosphere, delicious variety of sake. pairs well with cheese.
Amazing sake, very friendly staff. Will definitely be back. If you're around SF and like sake, I would definitely recommend this place.
Cozy little hidden gem in South of SF! One of our friends has a membership here which comes with complimentary 4 flights of sake tasting upon each visit. We tried 4 different flights and liked the sequoia and coastal ranges the most. Friendly and knowledgeable owners and a great spot to hangout with friends.
Cute industrial feel (basically a tasting room in a warehouse, excellent service, and several sake flight options. We were given a nice overview of sake differences as they serve unfiltered as well as details on the different types in the flights we ordered. In addition to the sake flights, they did have small snacks available to order. Overall it was a great experience. Highly recommend!
So glad I stumbled across Sequoia Sake as I was searching for a nice tasting room in the city. The owners provide excellent hospitality and so knowledgeable about their products. They offer very unique sake that I have not had before. I enjoyed the seasonal and the spicy flights. Such a lovely experience and I recommend this to everyone. Really reasonable prices too.
Coming here and having a flight of sake is always a nice treat. Small, intimate tasting rooms with communal seating. It's always a decent crowd but not too busy where it's uncomfortable. Their food selection was very limited, and I would recommend you plan to eat somewhere else afterward. I love the limited collection!
Fantastic tour and tasting experience today at Sequoia Sake. Highly recommend this informative and delicious event. Very clean and organized location with a bathroom right in the front. Service was excellent - the two owners were the hosts and did the tour and tasting. Will definitely be back. I bought bottles of sake to gift the wonderful teachers that work with my children and other bottles to drink with friends and family. A special and unique experience to tour and taste a local sake brewery with such high standards for quality and taste. Thank you!
Small and welcoming tasting room in the middle of an industrial estate near the Dogpatch. It was pretty full the day we went but the owners told us that it is usually pretty calm. You're literally sitting in their factory which is smaller than I expected and service is friendly and warm. The sake tasting is pretty affordable and interesting! Our favorite was the unpasteurized namazake which is hard to find since all imported sake needs to be pasteurized for export. I liked that they had a whole variety of different sakes to taste and the seasonal one was interesting. I think the best thing about this place is that you know it's all small batch produced by the people telling you about the sake so you can really feel their passion for the product. Another win is that you can get local namazake!
What a hidden gem in the industrial area! Sequoia is San Francisco's first local artisan sake brewery run by a husband and wife team. It's very tucked away among the warehouses, but there is a lot of signage to show you the way. Once in, you are led to a table and offered reasonably-priced tastings of flights of their sake ($12 for three). The pours are generous and staff walk you through each of the drinks. I would recommend the Coastal flight because two of their award-winners are included. The Sequoia Flight is also interesting because it is unpasteurized, and you can't get genshu like that in many places. The only downside is they don't offer food so make sure to carbo load beforehand or you'll be really feeling it after.