The Best Cafes in Bay Area

Terrain Cafe

A space devoted to nature, curated for the garden + home, and made to merge beauty + utility. That seedling of an idea soon became Terrain.  The Terrain Cafe celebrates the cycle of the seasons and the bounty of the land. Using hand-selected loc... more

The Archery

Situated in the industrial heart of the Mission, The Archery is dedicated to retaining creative production in the city. With access to workspace, a prototyping shop, and a retail showroom, members can take a product from concept and ideation to proto... more

The Art Bistro

Sandwiches and cafe eats and drinks. Cash only but they accepted Venmo. more

The Bean Scene

New talent every week. more

The Bindery

The Bindery is a multi-use community hub, now operated by The Booksmith! The Bindery i a bookstore and community centric event space. The space is available for rent for a variety of uses – including movies, live music, comedy shows, classes a... more

The Boradway Coffee

Set in the lobby of a historic building in the heart of downtown, The Broadway Coffee Co aims to serve a coffee and an experience. Lounge in our lobby or take advantage of our outside seating right on Broadway street. more

The Cafe in Pacifica

The Caffé by Mr. Espresso

Our spot in downtown Oakland is inspired by the coffee culture of Italy, where coffee is commonly ordered and enjoyed while standing at the bar. There are no lines here; just find an open space at the bar and one of our friendly staff members will as... more

The Carmel Coffee House and Roasting Company

The Carmel Coffee House and Roasting Company (Formerly Caffe Cardinale) located on the South Side of Ocean Avenue Between San Carlos and Dolores.  Find us through the archway between Red Haute and The Club. Phone:  (831) 626-2095  Tol... more

The Center SF

A beautiful tea room, cozy and unique. Adjacent to a yoga studio and next to the landmark church. We'd love it if you came over for cup of tea. ------ Our mission is to be a community oriented, melting pot for conscious evolution through provid... more

The Cheese Board Bakery & Cafe

The Cheese Board opened as a small cheese store in 1967. In 1971, the two original owners sold their business to their employees and created a 100% worker owned business of which they remained a part... Over time, we have grown in size and in the num... more

The Creamery

We are open all day, all week,  from the commute in the morning to a happy hour drink after work. We are located just across the street from the 4th & King Caltrain Station, right in the hub of what has quickly become one of the most vibrant... more

The Garden Court at Palace Hotel

The Garden Court is spectacular, with its dome stained glass ceiling, shimmering crystal chandeliers, marble floors and a menu as elaborate as the gold leaf sconces and mirrored doors. The à la carte brunch highlights the unique, indigeno... more

The Griddle

A New American Restaurant serving great American comfort classics as well as New American Fusion. A charming meeting place for family and friends providing delicious bakery items, freshly roasted coffee, home made meals and a comfortable atmosphere.... more

The Grind

A happenin' Lower Haight cafe serving up a great selection of breakfast treats (including omelettes, hot cakes, fruit & granola, etc.), sandwiches and all your favorite espresso drinks. more

The Grove - Design District

American Comfort food with the fresh, healthy ingredients and sensibilities of Northern California, in an old California meets NYC atmosphere.  more

The Grove Fillmore

A vibrant gathering, a busy sidewalk cafe, open early ’til late. American Comfort food with the fresh, healthy ingredients and sensibilities of Northern California, in an old California meets NYC atmosphere.  The music’s major&hellip... more

The Grove Yerba Buena

We make comfort food. We endeavor to offer a personal neighborhood experience that’s comforting, engaging and a sensory delight. Proudly independent, husband-and-wife-owned and operated by San Franciscans. more

The Hub RWC

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, The Hub RWC is a local bar providing delicious beers on tap and hand-crafted cocktails that will keep you coming back. The bars hosts DJ nights & karaoke as well. The upstairs room is usually rented out for... more

The Hungry Cafe

The menu at Hungry Cafe is driven by accessibility and fresh ingredients. The Bayview is known as a food desert; and the cafe intends to change the perception by providing farm to table concepts, flavorful bites inspired by Egyptian & African Cuisine... more

The Interval at Long Now

One-of-a-kind bar-cafe-museum-venue. If you've ever mused on the ultimate fate of humanity or been inspired by the megalithic ceremonial calendar-structure at Stonehenge, you'll feel a familiar twinge of recognition at The Interval at the Long Now... more

The Lab by Napaology

Acoustic Tuesday and Friday every week. Tech theme cafe wine bar food beer desserts. Free parking available. more

The Laundry

Named after the historic purpose of its location, The Laundry supports local community art projects, experiential art, creativity, and more in the Mission district. more

The Mill

A joint venture between Josey Baker Bread and Four Barrel Coffee . more

The Musical Offering - Classical CDs & Cafe Bistro

Music Store We are the premiere source for classical CDs and DVDs. Our extensive inventory includes music from every era, with an emphasis on Early Music. We aim to have the best selection of Early Music on the planet. Cafe   Enjoy an excellen... more

The Plant

Dedicated to providing customers with delicious, healthy and affordable meals in a fast casual environment. Eat healthy, be healthy. Sustainable 100% organic, vegan, and gluten-free foods along with sustainable seafood & organic poultry from local fa... more

The Plant Cafe Organic

Open weekdays for breakfast and lunch, The Plant downtown offers access to its menu of fresh organic salads, entrees, soups, juices, smoothies and blue bottle coffee in the financial district of San Francisco. more

The Plant Cafe Organic

The Plant café organic, at Pier 3, is a casual upscale café and restaurant.  Situated on San Francisco's Embarcadero, minutes walk from the Ferry Building, it offers both open and covered outdoor seating along the waterfront and Em... more

The Social Study

The Social Study is a truly unique day and evening lounge. Start off your day with locally roasted Four Barrel coffee, a variety of tasty bar bites, and free WiFi. Ease into the evening with our signature Winetails, Beertails, Sangria, Soju cocktails... more

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The Station SF

The Station SF draws its culture from the most celebrated train stations of Europe.  During the early days of the classic cycling races, pro tour riders were shuttled to various stages of the race via the rail system.  The local stations be... more

The Storehouse at The San Francisco Shipyard

Situated on the threshold of The San Francisco Shipyard, The Storehouse is what you might call a specialty general store. It’s more than a convenient spot to pick up essentials. It's a place for conversations, for ideas and for neighborly rumin... more

The Tuck Box

The Tuck Box was constructed by designer-builder Hugh Comstock in 1927. So beyond the historic, cute "hobbit-like" setting, The Tuck Box is perfect for coffee or tea and sitting in the patio on a nice morning. more

The Tuck Box English Tea Room

A tradition since 1940 and Carmel's oldest and most enchanting restaurant. A trip to Carmel is not complete without a visit to The Tuck Box! Open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Their famous scones and homemade pies are baked daily. more

The Ugly Mug

Solo set Singer-Songwriter Indie acoustic rock Singer-songwriter. more

The Village Bakery

A cute little cafe where you can get breakfast, lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Seating in the dining room, at the bar, or in the garden patio is available. We welcome walk-in and reservations. Bakery opens daily at 7am. more

The Village Hub

A place for people to connect, learn, celebrate and come together. Exceptional coffee and specialty espresso drinks. In the heart of Woodside. The Village Hub is on the campus of Woodside Village Church, across from Woodside Elementary School, next... more

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