The Best Cafes in Bay Area

Excelsior Coffee

We're inspired to bring dope coffee to dope folks. Deeply considered flavors, superior quality, good intentions. more

Executive Order

Coffee, cocktails, American comfort food, inspired bites with a dash of history and satire. more

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Far Leaves Tea is about enjoying the process of making and serving tea with other people and leaving the outside world far behind. Having tea is an excellent human endeavor. While waiting for water to boil, strangers can become acquainted. While pour... more

Farley's East

Farley’s East was a catalyst to the once ghost-town, now thriving neighborhood of Uptown in Oakland. Through its doors and outside on the parklet (Oakland’s first) you will find a pulsing coffeehouse deeply supported by its community. Far... more

Farley's SF

Truly a cafe lover's paradise. With a great selection of magazines for sale and bowl-size cups of house coffee, locals frequently gather to satisfy their daily caffeine needs. Vintage motorcycles occasionally line the street and there are sidewalk ta... more

farm:table

Wonderful, delicious, straight-forward cafe/morning eats.   Perfect for vegitarians.   The menu changes daily.   Cash Only.   A parklet is being built out in front.   Indoor & Outdoor seating. more

Fat Cat Cafe

Funky coffee spot providing sandwiches, soups & lattes in cozy digs 1 block from the Fox Theater. more

Fig & Poe Coffee Bar

Our farm to table purveyors of coffee, tea and pastries mean there's no artificial anything in what we serve, so you know what, you can actually recognize every ingredient.  more

Fins Coffee

Non-descript in appearance, but they serve good coffee and the treats are delicious. more

First St. Cafe

First Street Cafe is located in downtown historic Benicia, California. For the last 20 years, we've been a warm place to eat, drink and relax - our classic American cafe is where both regulars and visitors delight in our timeless comfort & charm. more

Flywheel Coffee Roasters

Specialty coffee roasting on site, cupping, and hand crafted coffee drinks. The perfect stop before heading into GG Park. more

Fog Lifter Cafe

Sightglass coffee, relaxed environment, tasty nibbles, and free wifi. more

Folklores Coffee Traders

Our ambition is to make good coffee accessible to all people. Coffee, Ethiopian breakfast, sandwiches, salads, pastries and more. more

Four Barrel Coffee

Amazing coffee roasters and brewers. more

Fox and Lion

Fox and Lion Bread Company is a micro bakery focused on creating artisan breads using the finest local ingredients. more

Fox and Moon Tea

Fox & Moon's Traveling Tearoom has been providing catered teas, focused tea tastings and educational tea events in the Bay Area since 2005. Join us in sharing seasonally exquisite teas, enticing treats and good company! more

Foxsister

Tucked away in outer Mission, the new Foxsister might not be the most Instagram-friendly place in town (it’s very dark) but the spicy, joyful and bold food it serves might just be the best Korean cuisine of the moment. For ultimate comfort, ord... more

Fresh Brew Coffee

A quaint, unassuming cafe that serves delicious Vietnamese sandwiches. more

Friar Tuck's

Carmel's largest country breakfasts, featuring best-in-the-west omelettes, heavenly eggs benedicts and old-fashioned waffles. The lunch menu features 16 specialty gourmet hamburgers, an all-american hotdog with all the trimmings and a variety of... more

Frjtz - Mission

Frjtz offers Belgian style pommes frites with over 14 different dipping sauces. The Frites are blanched and then fried to acheive natural crispness without the need to add extra starches. Try the chipotle remoulade for a smokey and yet spicy kick on... more

From Scratch Restuarant

For over 30 years, this charming, family owned  restaurant has been serving breakfast and lunch made from the freshest of ingredients lovingly prepared by an expert chef. From Eggs Benedict to made-to-order omelettes to the best Huevos Ranche... more

Front Cafe

Front is a tasting workshop. We approach everything we make and taste with precision, invention and curiosity. ------- The story of FRONT begins with the space it inhabits. A former industrial loading dock, it’s literally the front of an ecle... more

Fueling Station Cafe

A local eclectic cafe offering delicious baked goods, sandwiches, and beverages to fuel your day! more

Gallery Cafe

Comfort food that tastes as good.   We make everything in house (except a few of the vegan items). more

Garden House Cafe

Great location, wonderful outdoor patio, delicious sandwiches and good coffee. more

Gaslamp Cafe

Whether for business or lunch, your favorite spot for Sunday brunch, an extension of your home or office, or your happy hour hang out, we know you want and deserve the best that San Francisco has to offer.  We are friendly professionals with a g... more

Gelayo Gusto

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Ice Cream/Gelato A great spot for ice cream, something sweet or even a burger & fries. more

George’s Donuts & Merriment

George's isn't just a donut shop; it's a cafe and neighborhood destination where Chef Janina O'Leary's culinary creativity shines. more

Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience at Ghirardelli Square

As America's longest continuously operating chocolate manufacturer, Ghirardelli has a 150-year history of making distinctively rich, slow-melting and unforgettable premium chocolate. We're one of the few companies in the country that controls the ent... more

Glazier

Glazier provides superb rolled ice cream and boba specialty drinks in an exciting yet comfortable setting away from the city bustle that creates a moment of mini-vacation reminiscent of our childhood more

Good Luck Cafe & Deli

Compact outlet sells classic deli sandwiches, breakfast fare & snack products in a bare-bones space. more

Grand Cru Custom Crush

Grand Cru Custom Crush is a Co-Op wine production business founded by Robert and Erin Morris and Todd and Erin Gottula that produces roughly 25,000 cases annually. Grand Cru is a major step ahead of all other crush facilities and includes large varie... more

Grand Lake Coffee House

Gratitude Lounge

At our specialty coffee bar, we dedicate ourselves to providing our customers with the highest quality coffee and espresso drinks. We pride ourselves in sourcing beans from sustainable growers and local roasters. Come visit us and enjoy quality coff... more

Green Heart Foods

Focusing on fresh, healthy & delicious meals. Our menu includes vegan muffins, cookies, avocado toast, soups & salads.  Check out our website for our weekly specials. We also offer corporate and event catering.  more

Greens to Go Counter

A selection of Pastries, Espresso drinks, Coffee, Tea and Juices each morning, Sandwiches, Soups, Chili, Salads and Beverages each afternoon until early evening. more

Grumpy's American Pub

Can't go wrong for those days you play tourist... start out with a yummy breakfast at Grumpy's before strolling along the Embarcadero. Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm. more

Guerilla Cafe

GVA Cafe

Downtown Morgan Hill • next to Granada Theater • 21 coffees • gelato • sandwiches • breakfast • lunch • catering • live music • wine • beer • Free fast Wi-Fi more

Haddon Hill Cafe

Your East Lake Merritt neighborhood coffee house. Experienced and friendly baristas serve a variety of house made pastries and Four Barrel coffee daily. Pastries include an assortment of sweet and savory options including croissants and empanada. Our... more

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