Rooted in mindfulness

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Nisha Bal, founder of Water Lily Coffee Nisha Bal · Founder

About Water Lily Coffee

Rooted in mindfulness

Founded by Nisha Bal in July 2024, Water Lily Coffee is a specialty coffee cart with a full espresso bar serving the San Francisco Bay Area. Rooted in mindfulness and the finest local ingredients, every cup is crafted to nourish body and soul — poured from fresh, locally roasted Big House Beans. Our name is inspired by the water lily’s symbolism of purity: just as it rises above murky waters to bloom, we create moments of clarity and joy in your day.

“Just as the water lily rises above murky waters to bloom, we create moments of clarity and joy.”
Nisha Bal

What we stand for

Mindful to the last detail

Mindfully crafted

Mindfully crafted

Every drink is made with intention, from locally roasted Big House Beans to house-made syrups.

Rooted in community

Rooted in community

Founded to bring people together over a truly good cup — warm, personal, unhurried service.

A moment of calm

A moment of calm

Inspired by the water lily's symbolism of purity: clarity and joy in the middle of a busy day.

Our philosophy

Mindfulness in every cup

Rooted in intention and the finest local ingredients.

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