The best cafes in Daly City

11 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Longstanding diner with a basic '50s-style decor & a classic American menu from omelets to pies.

1901 Junipero Serra Blvd st, D St

Longstanding diner with a basic '50s-style decor & a classic American menu from omelets to pies.

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Casual shop spotlighting Vietnamese coffees and teas with contemporary desserts.

3730 N First St Ste. 110 (San Jose)

Casual shop spotlighting Vietnamese coffees and teas with contemporary desserts.

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Neighborhood coffeehouse offering espresso, latte, tea & pastries in airy, minimalist environ

302 Randolph St (San Francisco)

Neighborhood coffeehouse offering espresso, latte, tea & pastries in airy, minimalist environ

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Laid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.

2248 Westborough Blvd Ste 603 (South San Francisco)

Laid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.

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Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

180 S Airport Blvd (South San Francisco)

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

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Coffee Bodega Farm-to-Table offers specialty coffees grown, roasted and packed by small farmer cooperatives in Costa Rica, giving you true…

50 Fremont St (San Francisco)

Coffee Bodega Farm-to-Table offers specialty coffees grown, roasted and packed by small farmer cooperatives in Costa Rica, giving you true known origin, exceptional aromas and a socially responsible cup that actually tastes like the mountains.

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Warm, wood-hued coffee shop serving European & Japanese-style cakes & pastries plus smoothies.

181 E Tasman Dr #80 (San Jose)

Warm, wood-hued coffee shop serving European & Japanese-style cakes & pastries plus smoothies.

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Hip spot serving specialty coffee, teas, espresso drinks and pastries near SJSU.

481 E San Carlos St (San Jose)

Hip spot serving specialty coffee, teas, espresso drinks and pastries near SJSU.

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Need a serotonin boost that also does good? Itty Bitty Kitty Cafe lets you unwind in kitten playrooms with adorable, adoptable kittens, all…

14420 Union Ave (San Jose)

Need a serotonin boost that also does good? Itty Bitty Kitty Cafe lets you unwind in kitten playrooms with adorable, adoptable kittens, all supporting Itty Bitty Orphan Kitty Rescue’s mission to get every tiny meow into a forever home, so reserve a spot this week for maximum purr therapy.

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When your week needs a tiny reset, The Birdcage San Francisco delivers an espresso bar tucked inside an art gallery, rotating shows and pop…

816 Sutter St (San Francisco)

When your week needs a tiny reset, The Birdcage San Francisco delivers an espresso bar tucked inside an art gallery, rotating shows and pop ups, plus gift-y shelves stacked with Grand Coffee, tinned fish and dangerously good candles. Swing by, caffeinate, peruse, maybe print that zine idea too.

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Celebrated shop for handcrafted French chocolate in unique flavors & liqueur-infused varieties.

754 Columbus Ave (San Francisco)

Celebrated shop for handcrafted French chocolate in unique flavors & liqueur-infused varieties.

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