Intent guide
Reviewed cafes in San Francisco where must visit is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.
One of the few stops in this city worth planning a coffee visit around.
Outer Sunset, San Francisco
Original Lawton Street cafe and bakery for house-roasted coffee, soda farls, and a distinctive Outer Sunset neighborhood rhythm.
Nob Hill, San Francisco
Nob Hill stop for espresso and filter coffee, and a room that feels calm, modern, and detail-focused.
Russian Hill / Polk Gulch, San Francisco
Polk Street flagship for house-roasted coffee, signature almond-macadamia drinks, and one of the city's more workable specialty rooms.
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