Opening day BIGFACE coffee from Warriors star kicks off on Valencia

Jimmy Butler's coffee pop-up, BIGFACE, opened Thursday on Valencia Street, drawing a crowd of Warriors fans and local residents. Customers lined up for high-priced drinks, including $10 lattes and $9 matcha, with many expressing satisfaction with their purchases. The pop-up boasted a full espresso bar, a mini-retail corner, and locally sourced pastries, featuring items from Bernal Bakery. Merchandise prices ranged from $40 for coffee packages to $155 for hoodies, enticing fans to splurge. First in line, Francisco Villanuva, hoped to meet Butler during his visit to San Francisco State University.

College students collectively spent nearly $400, considering the experience unique. Guests praised the quality of the drinks, with one stating the matcha was the best they had ever had. The pop-up represents Butler's growing influence beyond basketball, merging sports culture with local commerce.