The Best Cafes in San Francisco

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 Seventy8

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

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 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

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

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

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

Chestnut Street Coffee Roastery

Good selections of coffee from around the world in a great location on Chestnut. more

CHILL- Specialty Dessert Cafe

A specialty dessert cafe experience featuring exotic, all natural premium treats.  Signature offerings include luscious shave ice dessert; 3 flavors of all natural frozen yogurt and soft serve custard with 30 gourmet toppings; crispy h... more

Church Street Cafe

A cute little cafe; not so trendy as some of its neighbors in the area.  For a basic coffee drink and a little treat, the cafe is good, affordable and the workers are nice.  They also serve some tasty Banh Mi sandwiches if you stop in for l... more

Cinderella Bakery & Cafe

If you long for the flavors of Russia, you'll find honest, homestyle goodness at the Cinderella Bakery & Café. If you've never tasted Russian cooking before, you're in for a tasty surprise. more

Coffee Bar - Kearny

Coffee Bar’s third location, in the ground floor of the Saint Mary’s Square garage on Kearny Street, brings quality coffee at a fast clip to suit the demands of the FiDi. The spot is enlivened by a gorgeous interior—a symbiotic mash... more

Coffee Break

A clean, lively cafe that gives residents in this area of the Richmond a chance to have a good cup of coffee without risking life and limb by crossing Geary or having to cruise all the way over to Balboa. A great place to study or meet with friends. more

Coffee Cultures - SoMa

We believe Counter Culture Coffee (CCC) is one of the best roasters in the U.S. if not the world. The product, the people, the branding and the practices all appeal to the way Coffee Cultures wishes to conduct business, as an industry leader. CCC rei... more

Coffee Cultures FiDi

We believe Counter Culture Coffee (CCC) is one of the best roasters in the U.S. if not the world. The product, the people, the branding and the practices all appeal to the way Coffee Cultures wishes to conduct business, as an industry leader. Coffee... more

Coffee Mission

We believe that coffee is an experience. We serve a delicious cup of coffee.  That's our passion. more

Coffee to the People

Located in the Haight-Ashbury, Coffee to the People is a family-owned coffeehouse that stands for empowerment, equality and liberty and serves organic and fair trade coffees and teas, organic juices, huge, tasty sandwiches, soups, breakfast items, pa... more

Cole Valley Cafe

Cole Valley Cafe features a unique, selective menu. We also offer Internet access, so you can work while enjoying our award-winning coffee. more

Common Sage

Named after the owner’s grand-daughter & the peppery herb. We're part deli, part grocery, we serve Asian-infused sandwiches, Japanese lunch boxes, groceries, snacks & beverages galore. more

Compton's Coffee

A San Francisco native left Peet's in 2020 to start a place of his own. more

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Contraband Coffee Bar

Enthusiasm and demand for premium coffee fostered a new generation of specialty importers and motivated farmers who deserve serious credit for the thriving coffee scene we're all enjoying.  more

Cool Tea Bar - My Cup of Tea

A great little boba tea shop. more

Craftsman and Wolves - CAW Den

Under the direction of Chef William Werner, CAW offers an ever changing menu of breakfast pastries, cakes, confections, confitures, desserts, and a small selection of savory fare seven days a week. more

Craftsman and Wolves - CAW Pacific

Under the direction of Chef William Werner, CAW offers an ever changing menu of breakfast pastries, cakes, confections, confitures, desserts, and a small selection of savory fare seven days a week. more

Craftsman and Wolves - CAW Valencia

Under the direction of Chef William Werner, CAW offers an ever changing menu of breakfast pastries, cakes, confections, confitures, desserts, and a small selection of savory fare seven days a week. more

Crossroads Cafe

Crossroads Café is a training school of the Delancey Street Foundation, the country's largest and most acclaimed self-help residential educational center for people who have hit bottom to completely rebuild their lives. Like the immigrants who... more

Crown & Crumpet Tea Room

Crown & Crumpet, a stylish room with tea and wit, located in fabulous San Francisco. Our delicious food & libations will transport you to a classic, traditional tea salon in England, but the stylish & vibrant décor tells you this i... more

Cumaica - Clement Street

Since 1993, we've dedicated ourselves to roasting and delivering the freshest, most flavorful cup of coffee available in the bay area. We remain connected to our Nicaraguan roots by working with small plantations much like the one started by our f... more

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