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1. Sightglass Coffee
$ | SoMa |The stunning interior design of Sightglass's three San Francisco cafés demands several photographs on each visit, but quickly all eyes settle on the pitch-perfect shots of espresso and cups of robust coffee from beans roasted at their airy, bi-level SoMa café and roastery. This is the heart of their operation and a must-visit for any coffee lover. Pour-over coffees are their specialty, but they'll also make a perfect latte to jump-start your morning.
270 7th St., San Francisco, California, 94103, USA415-861–1313Known For
- Vanilla cold brew
- Photogenic space and drinks
- Good selection of pastries
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2. Andytown Coffee Roasters
$ | Sunset |A neighborhood cornerstone like surfing and frigid sunsets, this charming Outer Sunset roastery and café serves house-baked Irish soda bread, scones, and, of course, coffee drinks. A particular favorite is the Snowy Plover: espresso, simple syrup, sparkling water, and house-made whipped cream. Look for another Outer Sunset outpost (3629 Taraval St.) and one along Ocean Beach in the Outer Richmond (800 Great Hwy.).
3655 Lawton St., San Francisco, California, 94122, USAKnown For
- Original Snowy Plover
- Long lines
- Excellent breakfast sandwiches
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3. Blue Bottle Coffee
$ | SoMa |Oakland-born Blue Bottle Coffee can now be found all over the Bay Area, on the East Coast, and even in Japan. However, this Mint Plaza coffee shop inside a 1912 building (fun fact: it appeared in The Maltese Falcon) remains its spiritual flagship for coffee geeks eager to gawk at the glitzy brewing equipment for sale, then enjoy perfect espresso pulls, powerful Oji cold brew, and meticulously made drip coffee from the eye-popping Japanese siphon bar.
66 Mint St., San Francisco, California, 94103, USA510-653–3394Known For
- Excellent cappuccinos
- New Orleans–style iced coffee
- Prime people-watching
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4. Blue Bottle Coffee
$ | Hayes Valley |Hidden away on a side street by Patricia's Green is this modest kiosk where the organic beans are ground for each cup and the espresso is automatically ristretto—a short shot. While Blue Bottle is now a global juggernaut (the blue, boutique equivalent of the green mermaid chain, as locals like to say), Linden Street was the first brick-and-mortar shop, and it's still a San Francisco coffee lover's favorite.
315 Linden St., San Francisco, California, USAKnown For
- Where it all started
- Intense dedication to quality coffee
- Must-stop on a Hayes Valley tour
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5. Cafe Flore
$ | Castro | CaféSometimes referred to as Cafe Floorshow because it's such a see-and-be-seen place, Cafe Flore serves coffee drinks, beer, and tasty café fare. It's a good place to catch the latest Castro gossip.
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6. Cafe Réveille
$ | Mission Bay |San Francisco has plenty of great food options and coffee destinations, but rarely do the two merge together as well as they do at this Mission Bay roastery, which excels at sandwiches on fresh focaccia, virtuous lunch bowls, and coffee in myriad forms. With tall ceilings, ample windows, and a pleasant parklet, the café almost has a Parisian indoor-outdoor feel. Don't miss the juice shots for a quick, powerful jolt minus caffeine.
610 Long Bridge St., San Francisco, California, USAKnown For
- Maybe the city's best açai bowl
- Excellent cappuccino
- Top-tier breakfast sandwich and burrito
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7. Caffe Trieste
$ | |Caffe Trieste gives a glimmer of North Beach soul, along with generous slices of cake and possibly the best cappuccino in town that isn't trying to be part of a hipster latte-art competition. Open since 1956 and claiming to be the West Coast's first espresso coffeehouse, this fixture draws a diverse crowd, from young artists writing to the tune of their espresso buzz to old-timers reading the paper as they sip their drip cup. Linger a bit to experience what is left of a community neighborhood feel. Legend has it that Francis Ford Coppola wrote The Godfather screenplay here. The café is open until late, and on Saturday afternoons if conditions allow, you can generally catch local opera singers belting their hearts out.
601 Vallejo St., San Francisco, California, 94133, USA415-392–6739Known For
- Saturday afternoon music
- Neighborhood vibe
- Retail annex next door
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8. Castro Coffee Company
$ | Castro |The knowledgeable staff at this small storefront pours a perfect latte, Turkish coffee, or French roast. It's the best place in the neighborhood to grab a pound of beans or a cup of quality coffee to go.
427 Castro St., San Francisco, California, 94114, USA415-552–6676Known For
- Solid variety of excellent coffee drinks
- Reasonable prices
- Friendly service
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9. Coffee Bar
$ | Chinatown |For seriously good local roast in Chinatown, head to this tiny storefront at the entrance to St. Mary's Square.
433 Kearny St., San Francisco, California, USAKnown For
- Havana Latte, with sweetened condensed milk
- Unique seasonal coffee drinks
- High-quality joe in out-of-the-way spot
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10. Flywheel Coffee Roasters
$ | Haight |Family-owned, this light-filled café with a view of Golden Gate Park roasts its beans in-house for a great cuppa. The cold brew is very good, and the food includes vegan options.
672 Stanyan St., San Francisco, California, USAKnown For
- Cold brew and siphon coffee
- Airy, artsy-rustic space
- Location overlooking the park
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11. Four Barrel Coffee
$ | |Coffee aficionados should head down Valencia Street to Four Barrel Coffee for excellent house-roasted coffee in a fun and funky space, packed with Mission hipsters, cyclists, and artists (be sure to look at the selection of Mission counterpart Dynamo doughnuts as well).
375 Valencia St, San Francisco, California, USAKnown For
- High-quality roasting
- Fun space
- Locally owned business
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12. Il Pollaio
$ | |One of North Beach's last blue-collar eateries has immense character, as if a rosticceria (a type of casual roast meat eat-in or take-away) was plopped here from a small quarter of Rome. This is a simple spot to get classic, hearty meals like half a roasted chicken and sides. Known as a beacon for chicken, Il Pollaio also does roast rabbit and rib eyes. They have a few simple wine options but allow BYOB in case you have a bottle snagged from a day of browsing among the neighborhood's independent food and bottle shops. There's another location in the Mission.
555 Columbus Ave., San Francisco, California, 94133, USA415-362–7727Known For
- An icon for a chicken or rib-eye dinner since 1984
- Simple, cafeteria-style tables and chairs
- BYOB option, though there's wine and beer
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13. Jane on Fillmore
$ | Pacific Heights |Stop into this bright spot for their famous avocado mash, homemade baked goods and cookies, and coffee from beans roasted in-house. Look for other Janes around the city, including on Larkin Street in the Tenderloin, on Grant Avenue in Chinatown, and Jane the Bakery on Geary Street in Japantown.
2123 Fillmore St., San Francisco, California, 94115, USAKnown For
- Addictive cheddar chive biscuits
- Excellent house-made breads
- Cute space and hipster vibe
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14. Maison Danel
$ | Polk Gulch |Paris's joie de vivre is everywhere at this teahouse-patisserie-bakery that looks like it should be in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The sweets and baked goods are just as magnificent as the vintage Parisian atmosphere. Come early for a croissant, but come back for a leisurely lunch and take home (or to the hotel) a baguette and a few ornate desserts.
1030 Polk St., San Francisco, California, 94109, USA415-685–5900Known For
- Afternoon tea and lunch/brunch
- "Paris–San Francisco" version of the famous Paris-Brest dessert pastry
- Macarons
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15. Ritual Coffee Roasters
$ | |In the Mission District, the owners of the popular Ritual Coffee Roasters have plunked their roaster in the back of the café, so you know where your beans—usually single-origin, rather than a blend—were roasted when you order your espresso or drip coffee.
1026 Valencia St., San Francisco, California, USAKnown For
- Independent, woman-owned business
- Small-batch roasting
- Seasonal espresso blends
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16. The Coffee Movement
$ | Nob Hill |Nob Hill's design and architecture tend to be resolutely old-school, except with this impossibly hip coffee shop. Coffee and espresso drinks are excellent, plus there's a tasting flight of the day's offerings for the most avid coffee nerd. It's the perfect caffeine fuel stop before a Nob Hill climb. There is no kitchen here—just pastries. And the only seating are two benches outside; there are standing counters inside, but you can't sit inside.
1030 Washington St., San Francisco, California, 94108, USA415-237–3375Known For
- Perfect cappucinos
- Popular with the Instagram set
- Friendly baristas
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17. Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters
$ | Cow Hollow |The Instagram set knows this almost table-free Union Street roaster and café as the place with the pineapple wallpaper. Everyone enjoys some of the finest lattes and espresso shots around, usually to-go, but sometimes sipped on the low bench in front of that famous backdrop. There are almost always a few locally-baked pastries and hard-boiled eggs on hand for a snack.
2271 Union St., San Francisco, California, 94123, USA638–9227Known For
- Excellent espresso-based drinks
- Coffee geeks nerding out
- Instagram favorite
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