The best cafes in San Francisco
12 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Westlake Coffee Shop
CafesLongstanding diner with a basic '50s-style decor & a classic American menu from omelets to pies.
Westlake Coffee Shop
CafesCasual shop spotlighting Vietnamese coffees and teas with contemporary desserts.
Blue House Café
CafesNeighborhood coffeehouse offering espresso, latte, tea & pastries in airy, minimalist environ
Blue House Café
CafesPhilz Coffee
CafesLaid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.
Philz Coffee
CafesDunkin'
CafesLong-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.
Dunkin'
CafesCoffee Bodega Farm-to-Table offers specialty coffees grown, roasted and packed by small farmer cooperatives in Costa Rica, giving you true…
Caffe Bene
CafesWarm, wood-hued coffee shop serving European & Japanese-style cakes & pastries plus smoothies.
Caffe Bene
CafesA.M. Craft
CafesHip spot serving specialty coffee, teas, espresso drinks and pastries near SJSU.
A.M. Craft
CafesRelaxed cafe offering espresso drinks, wine, tea, beer and more amid artwork, gifts, records and pastries.
XOX Truffles
CafesCelebrated shop for handcrafted French chocolate in unique flavors & liqueur-infused varieties.
XOX Truffles
CafesTeas galore plus sustainable veg-driven fare featured in a charming space with a patio garden.
Cafe eats from locally sourced ingredients in an industrial-modern space with outdoor seating.
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