The Best Cafes in Bay Area

Cafe Madeleine on New Montgomery

Established in 1999, Cafe Madeleine is a downtown San Francisco cafe serving our own line of freshly-baked, French-style pastries with American influences as well as a daily menu of sandwiches, salads, soup and quiche. We create unique custom cakes f... more

Cafe Madeleine on O'Farrell

Established in 1999, Cafe Madeleine is a downtown San Francisco cafe serving our own line of French style pastries with American influences as well as sandwiches, salads, soup and quiche. Our pastry selection includes morning pastries, cookies, cupca... more

Cafe Mare

A timeless, relaxing downtown dining spot, Café Mare is a Santa Cruz Italian restaurant offering brunch, lunch and dinner menus focusing on simply prepared, fresh and flavorful Italian cuisine. With a quiet ambiance and polite, unobtrusive ser... more

Cafe Organica

Great cup of joe. Organic in many ways other than coffee, Organica is a perfect stop for anybody in the neighborhood. Free WiFi is nice. more

Cafe Ponte

Cafe Prague

Czech and Slovak always first Friday of the month join us for the great beer goulash with dumplings and late night DJ dance. - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cafe-Prague-of-San-Francisco/128561160528375 more

Cafe Réveille - Berkeley

We're obsessive about coffee. The same amount of care goes into every step of our process. We've come a long way from our single Coffee Truck in Jackson Square, to now having multiple cafés across the Bay Area. It's our approach that has brought u... more

Cafe Réveille - Lower Haight

Despite how seriously we take our process, we believe that above all else coffee should taste delicious and be enjoyed by everyone, no matter your level of knowledge. We care this much so you don't have to, unless you want to and then ask us anyth... more

Cafe Réveille - Mission Bay

Located in the newly developed Mission Bay neighborhood, this location has the privilege of being one of the first dining and coffee destinations in the area. Serving as Réveille Coffee Co. roasting headquarters, lucky spectators can catch them roast... more

Cafe Réveille - Russian Hill

Despite how seriously we take our process, we believe that above all else coffee should taste delicious and be enjoyed by everyone, no matter your level of knowledge. We care this much so you don't have to, unless you want to and then ask us anyth... more

Cafe Reverie

Great little outdoor patio, this place is mostly a Cole Valley local's hang out, but if you're in the neighborhood, you can't go wrong with Reverie. more

Cafe Romanat

A unique take on Ethiopian food in a friendly environment. more

Cafe Santana Roasting Company

Café Santana founder Richard Santana has been roasting coffee for 13 amazing years and counting! He opened the first Café Santana location in 2015 with a dream of creating a community gathering place in Oakland where he could realize hi... more

Cafe Savini

We make everything from scratch, and we mean everything. From the salad dressings to the daily soup, it's made with love by our chefs who have years of experience. Come in and taste the difference. We are excited and ready to take your order. more

Cafe Seventy8

A cozy coffee shop at the base of Bernal Heights.  more

Cafe Society

Cafe Society aims to follow the same tradition of M Coffee of creating a gathering place in the heart of Half Moon Bay. Friday night jazz, beer and wine! more

Cafe Trieste New Montgomery

The classic North Beach espresso bar Caffe Trieste has brought its industrial strength coffee drinks to the trendy area surrounding the Moscone Convention Center, just around the corner from the W Hotel. more

Cafe Venue

Locally owned and operated, Café Venue supports local, sustainable businesses and provides fresh, affordable options while maintaining a collective, collaborative approach - good for business, our community, and the environment.  more

Cafe Zeste

Cafe Zitouna

Cafe Zoe

Cafe Zoe is a place for peace hope and community. Located in the heart of the Willows neighborhood of Menlo Park, Cafe Zoe aims to be your local community coffee shop and music venue where you can rely on a good cup of coffee, glass of wine or beer,... more

Cafe Zoetrope

Named for Francis Coppola's venerable production company, American Zoetrope, Cafe Zoetrope is located in the majestic Sentinel Building, a San Francisco historic landmark in the heart of North Beach. We are a European-style cafe and offer authentic I... more

Caffe Adria

Caffe Centro

Located in the middle of the Multimedia Gulch, Centro neighbors beautifully renovated warehouses, artist lofts, and an oval-shaped park that is home to this friendly scene. South Park is the bustling lunch stop for young clothing designers, artists,... more

Caffè Fiore

Caffe Fiore is where European café culture meets fine Italian cuisine on the Mission/Noe Valley corridor in San Francisco. From hot sandwiches and Spanish tortillas during the day to classic Neapolitan and contemporary Italian favorites at nig... more

Caffe Frascati

Free WiFi San Jose’s Caffe Trieste has been reborn as Cafe Frascati. The name comes from a hill town near Rome where owner Roger Springall spent time and was inspired by Italian food and culture. The name also reflects the fact that it is n... more

Caffé Greco

Caffe Greco is one of the most classic Italian cafes in North Beach. They serve amazing coffee drinks, you want a real cappuccino?; plus their treats tiramisu, cannoli, and gelato are great. more

Caffé Roma

Although lacking the historical tradition of other North Beach cafes, Cafe Roma attracts a core of loyal coffee drinkers who don't miss an early morning without stopping by; plus Roma gets a lot of foot traffic from people passing by. It is one of th... more

California Coffee

This is a really nice spot. Lots of outdoor seating. There is a dog section as well. They have live music periodically as well. more

Canteen

Canteen is so teensy, and so homey, you'll want to tuck it under your arm and find a place for it in your apartment. It just might fit; Canteen already feels like home. On a recent visit, the Magnetic Fields were turned up loudly enough for us to mak... more

Capital One Cafe

We're at the corner of Post and Kearny—a block over from Union Square—and we're here to help you take care of your everyday banking needs in all kinds of ways. Learn more about Capital One from our friendly associates, grab cash or check... more

Carmel Bakery

Carmel Bakery was established in 1911 and is a Carmel landmark. Famous for scones, shortbread, Danish & giant pretzels, Italian cannoli and their Cappacinos. more

Carmel Belle

Recently established as one of Carmel's 'Most popular' breakfast spots now and quick becoming the lunch crowd's hang out as well.  This eatery has become the spot for new visitors and locals alike to eat their wonderfully fresh farm product eggs... more

Carmel Cafe and Cocoa Bar

Charming European coffeehouse with a truly decadent cocoa menu, fresh baked cakes and cookies, quiche, sandwiches and caual bistro patio seating where well-behaved dogs are welcome. more

Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co.

Where visitors and friends meet to enjoy fresh-roasted coffee from around the world. Also features Scharffen Berger hot chocolate and a variety of delicious cocoas. Wonderful fresh-baked pastries. Internet access available. more

Cassava

Cassava is a neighborhood restaurant, serving cuisine, best described as "Modern California cooking". coffee & pastries from 7am breakfast from 8:30am lunch from 11am sun/sat brunch from 10am more

Castro Coffee Company

Although this is not a traditional cafe where you can sit down, talk with friends, etc., Cheesery is unique in that it sells over 50 different varieties of coffee beans, ground to order. This is a great place to get coffee to go. more

Castro Tarts

Good coffee, pho, Vietnamese iced tea, and banh mi sandwiches. more

CENTO CLUTCH

Established in San Francisco's SOMA neighborhood in 2008, Cento Coffee has built a reputation among its loyal customer base as a key player in the thriving Bay Area specialty coffee scene. Owner and Bay Area native, John Quintos opened Cento Coffee B... more

Cha Ya

Owner, Mitsuko Gammon, is trained in Ikebana and traditional tea ceremony; and has worked in retail for many years. Mitsuko was born and raised in Tokyo. She had long wanted to explore the possibilities of bringing her love of tea and Japanese cultur... more

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