Like I said, there is this toast craze in SF. The Dawg and I went to the Mill a week or so ago, and then Trouble this past weekend with Lingon in tow. The 2 experiences could not be any different.
The Mill is this nice airy cafe place in Alamo Square. Tastefully decorated with vintage cool articles and loaves of bread, high ceilings, airy, lots of natural sunlight, it felt like the ultimate yuppie place. As we were in line outside Trouble (the original location in the Outer Sunset), we heard super loud rap music blasting from inside the shop. The moment we entered, we just stopped talking since we did not want to yell at each other. The store was sparsely decorated with a toy horse hanging from the ceiling. Very classy. Seemed more,,, hippy?
Trouble had only one type of toast, I believe it had butter, cinnamon, peanut butter, honey, and maybe a couple of other things. The bread they use is made offsite, at some French bakery whose name they refused to reveal. Once it got toasted, the interior was soft and fluffy, and with the toppings nice and rich. Basic plain flavours, but very delicious. I tried taking a picture of the bread, but the guy yelled at me and said no photo. It's not like the bread had a brand on it that would identify it anyway. Luckily I already took the picture, though it was kind of blurry.
The Mill has more artisanal bread. The toppings are less traditional, more unique, and they had more flavours. When we went there were 3 different kinds. Some of their toppings are homemade. For more description see the Mill post here.
I enjoyed both toasts. However the experience at Trouble left much to be desired. The people were not nice, the music was too loud, felt like the place was trying too hard. I probably would go back to the Mill and try different flavours, but I doubt I will go back again to try the same thing.
To sum it up, go when you are in the area, but for $3.50-4.00/slice, just make your own at home.
The Mill is this nice airy cafe place in Alamo Square. Tastefully decorated with vintage cool articles and loaves of bread, high ceilings, airy, lots of natural sunlight, it felt like the ultimate yuppie place. As we were in line outside Trouble (the original location in the Outer Sunset), we heard super loud rap music blasting from inside the shop. The moment we entered, we just stopped talking since we did not want to yell at each other. The store was sparsely decorated with a toy horse hanging from the ceiling. Very classy. Seemed more,,, hippy?
Trouble had only one type of toast, I believe it had butter, cinnamon, peanut butter, honey, and maybe a couple of other things. The bread they use is made offsite, at some French bakery whose name they refused to reveal. Once it got toasted, the interior was soft and fluffy, and with the toppings nice and rich. Basic plain flavours, but very delicious. I tried taking a picture of the bread, but the guy yelled at me and said no photo. It's not like the bread had a brand on it that would identify it anyway. Luckily I already took the picture, though it was kind of blurry.
The Mill has more artisanal bread. The toppings are less traditional, more unique, and they had more flavours. When we went there were 3 different kinds. Some of their toppings are homemade. For more description see the Mill post here.
I enjoyed both toasts. However the experience at Trouble left much to be desired. The people were not nice, the music was too loud, felt like the place was trying too hard. I probably would go back to the Mill and try different flavours, but I doubt I will go back again to try the same thing.
To sum it up, go when you are in the area, but for $3.50-4.00/slice, just make your own at home.
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