The best cafes in South San Francisco

10 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

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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 (Daly City)

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

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Co Ba Dessert, Tea & Coffee

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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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Blue House Café

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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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Philz Coffee

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

2248 Westborough Blvd Ste 603

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

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Dunkin'

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

180 S Airport Blvd

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

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Coffee Bodega Farm-to-Table

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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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Caffe Bene

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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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A.M. Craft

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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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THE BIRDCAGE SAN FRANCISCO

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Relaxed cafe offering espresso drinks, wine, tea, beer and more amid artwork, gifts, records and pastries.

816 Sutter St (San Francisco)

“Relaxed cafe offering espresso drinks, wine, tea, beer and more amid artwork, gifts, records and pastries.”

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XOX Truffles

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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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