50 Best Coffee Shops in San Francisco

“I’ve been bamboozed; I was told I could eat the entire bingsu by myself but it was too much!!!! I got the Korean one, and it was so yummy—lots of toppings and I liked the the condensed milk came on the side.

Really cute study vibe with free wifi and a bathroom. I’d go back to see someone play the grand piano. Not a ton of seating though“

“This review is particularly for the Ilna pop-up on Sunday nights. Maz, the chef, cooks with so much passion. He collects the best ingredients from local farmer's markets, even using his background as a wine maker to create special ferments, and shares his family's Lebanese origins with so much care in each dish. The meatball and prosciutto are not to be missed!“

“Excellent espresso coffee, friendly service and a lovely brunch menu. I look forward to returning sometime for dinner. The chef’s were prepping a range of fresh looking ingredients and the smells emanating from the kitchen were beautiful!“

“My favorite drink at Abanico is Pinolillo, which is a traditional Nicaraguan drink made from cacao. Delicious and frothy and yummy with Almond milk.“

“i'm Vietnamese and this is one of the BEST spots for traditional banh mi in the city. Ingredients are fresh, banh mi is crispy and flaky goodness when you bite in and great balance in flavors. I wish this was on delivery apps because I would order it every week LOL“

“Food is ok, I got the walnut shrimp sandwich. Love the fusion idea but felt that it lacked the true walnut shrimp flavors (usually a lot more mayo and heavier in taste). The walnuts added a nice texture and the lettuce was fresh. Also got the huckleberry almond cake which was pretty unique and not too sweet. Would recommend this others, but not the shrimp sando“

“Best gelato in San Francisco.“

“The freaking best. One of my favorite spots in Bernal hands down, especially for breakfast. Great to work at, great to bring friends, to sit alone and read, whatever. Any time. The staff are amazing, the ingredients fresh and real, and fairly varied. Their chai is also especially great. I wish it was dog friendly but even without it's a favorite. I wish I lived just a little closer!“

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“The best Coffee!! Love it better than Starbucks or Peets. Friendly,“

“Hidden in an alley way, this is a great coffee shop with attentive service. It’s a coffee shop in the morning and turns into a bar at night. You can get booze in your coffee as well. Part of the proceeds go towards Ukrainians affected by the recent events. Coffee was delicious- espresso was smooth. Highly recommend the lavender latte!“

“I had a very pleasant experience visiting this coffee shop. The barista who served me had excellent customer service, and she ensured that I had my morning cup of coffee, tailored exactly to my liking. The shop is also very spacious, which makes it the perfect place to get some work done.“

“A must-visit bakery in San Francisco! The croissants are perfectly crispy on the outside with a soft, elastic crumb inside. The cream puffs and canelés are definite must-adds to your shopping list.

The only downside? The coffee beans lack a bit of that rich aroma—otherwise, it would be a match made in heaven!“

“Quality coffee that is such a wonderful indulgence and service is the best! Excellent experience!“

“Coffee is among the best in Noe Valley. Seasonal drinks are on point, and pastries are generally very good. Staff is busy but friendly and pay close attention to detail.

Seating is all outdoors in a pleasant covered parklet on a slow street with minimal traffic which is great. Indoor isn't available, a shame given that there seems to be a seating area inside that they don't use“

“Best time to spend and relax“

“Very good and authentic, just has long lines so be prepared.“

“Good for a quick bite. I like the local feel of the place but it can get very crowded, especially on the weekends so I'm glad for the outdoor tables. I like to stop by when I'm going to hang out near Ocean Beach. The food is tasty!“

“Ritual Coffee Roasters is awesome. Listen, I first heard about them randomly through some passing mention from Adam Savage (formerly of Mythbusters) in one of his YouTube videos. I happened to be on the hunt for better options, so I decided to give them a try. They’re a local coffee shop in San Francisco with 3 or 4 locations, but they do offer their coffee to order and ship. It was VERY good coffee, so even though it’s a little pricey compared to grocery store coffee, I started a small monthly subscription with them. No regrets! I’ve been very happy with their seasonal varieties. Well this month their shipment has disappeared inside the USPS somewhere. I called them to ask if they could help figure it out, and after looking it up and confirming they were lost with no resolution in sight they said no problem they’ll just send a whole new shipment out expedited to me, on them, no charge. If the others do show up, great, keep those bags, too. I know it’s “just coffee” and just a couple bags somewhere, but that kind of responsive, customer-first service isn’t exactly common anymore. Right now I’m subsisting on an old bag of nasty Starbucks French roast and have been eagerly awaiting a package that may never arrive. If you like coffee, DEFINITELY give them a shot. I can recommend them with no reservations!“

“Really good pizzas! Loved the crusts and the sauce.“

“Ordered a triple chocolate moose cake for a birthday and it was absolutely delicious. I will 100% be ordering from them again!

Highly recommend!!

They were able to accommodate a last minute order, which was much appreciated.“

“Great place and great coffee“

“I’m not a sandwich gal but this sandwich made me a sandwich gal.

FOOD:
Got the pastrami, which is one of the few sandwiches served hot! As an Asian I gotta admit I have never gotten the allure of a cold sandwich, so maybe that’s part of my sandwich gal conversion. Warm, spicy, saucy, and the bread is PERFECT and crunchy and airy.

My partner and I were full when we arrived but ordered a sandwich anyway; we were gonna eat just half of it and save the rest for later but nah. After he took the first bite, said “this sandwich will make you hungry.” Truly it did. IT WAS INHALED.

SERVICE: ok! They said it’ll probs take 20mins for our sandwich so we walked around Alamo for a bit. But came in 20min later and the sandwich was there for a while so maybe just wait around if u prefer it warmer, rather than leaving.

ATMOSPHERE: ok basement! Why not? Does the job. There are two benches outside to eat at, + the park right nearby. Bring a picnic mat if you want! We just ate at the children’s playground. PLUS POINTS: great coffee spot in this basement. Got a gingerbread latte. Was awesome!“

“Simply outstanding! They have everything down right. Prompt friendly service, clean and comfortable seating, attention to detail, and most importantly, every bite of every thing is delicious. I can count on feeling 10x better after any visit here. Thanks so much to the team behind this operation 🙏🏻“

“The Pork Store Café is a half block away from my pal Eyeball Joe's place so when I visit him we always get our food delivered, it comes hot and fast right from the kitchen. The last time we ate in the restaurant the order was mixed up with another table and he got someone else's order, so he popped his glass eyeball out and pressed it against the servers shoulder and said "I've got my eye on you...so you better watch it!" Ever since them he's got his food delivered. We had an Amazing porkchop dinner! ☆☆☆☆☆“

“Wow! Home is definitely one of my favorite coffee shop! is such a cute, cozy cafe that really almost feels like home...!!!“

“I had a fantastic experience at this place, The blueberry date was rich and flavorful, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. What really made my visit special were the servers Farah and wadah, they were incredibly friendly and attentive, making me feel right at home. I highly recommend stopping by for a great cup of coffee and exceptional service!“

“Great costumer service. 👌“

“Very kind staff with quick service. True to their word avocado toast was delicious“

“The faces they did brighten up my day!“

“Delicious chocolates, drinks and pastries are being served in this wonderful small chocolate shop. 😋“

“Best avocado toast I’ve ever had and the bagels are awesome as well. The coffee is great too. Found our new breakfast venue for every visit to San Francisco.“

“Come for the handsome barista, stay for the amazing deals on rare vinyl records. Oh, and coffee.“

“One of the rare actual Coffeshops in the neighborhood, with actual Barista. You can get real coffee there, in normal sized cups, and they have all the main types of coffee that you would find in the rest of the world (flat whites, actual espressos etc..)“

“Wow! Home is definitely one of my favorite coffee shop! is such a cute, cozy cafe that really almost feels like home...!!!“

“Excellent coffee and even better service and staff!“

“If you go to Dearborn must try Haraz coffee highly recommend“

“Had a good meal with even better Service“

“Great coffee, food, people, and atmosphere. Dee is the best!“

“A very cozy place in the financial district. Even though we went on a weekend, there were still a lot of people working there. Their pour over coffee is reasonably priced and they also provide coffee beans in the shop. I like the paintings they have inside. The coffee also comes with a postcard telling us where the coffee beans come from and the history, which I think is very nice. If you like coffee, I recommend giving this place a try.“

“Great coffee! Friendly staff! I’m happy they are my new neighbors, filling a need in Soma West.“

“This is a grab and go place. staff is really helpful . the coffee was actually really good, I order a cappuccino and it was made very fast. no long lines, your in and out in 3 mins. I also orders a pastry that was very fresh. For a quick morning breakfast I would definitely recommend this place.“

“Wonderful neighborhood coffee shop! If Cheers was a coffee shop, then it’s where everybody knows your name and they are happy that you came. They offer superb coffees and tea - by the cup or in bulk! Sweet and savory treats abound and fun merchandise make this the ultimate daily stop!“

“This place had all the vibes of the perfect donut shop, from the delicious donuts to the lovely atmosphere. Stopped by on break to grab an apple fritter, which was excellent, and the jelly filled options are also excellent. The shop owners were kind and inviting, and I highly recommend everyone stop by to try out their selection. (note: they are cash only, but there is an ATM on site)

Parking: Parking in San Francisco is either super easy or impossible, depending on how lucky you are.

Wheelchair accessibility: Super accessible, at street level and the sidewalk has ramps just in front of the building.“

“Amazing food. Fresh and delicious. Fantastic service“

“Love everything there. My fave! ❤️“

“I’m no food critic I just know what I like. I have been a fan since 2021 and it’s a short and simple experience here. Highly suggest grabbing some sandwiches and heading to park if you have the time. Most of them are best when warmed because re heating them doesn’t work well.“

“I’ve heard of this coffee shop for a long time. When you walked in, you will just get done by their roof and how they decorate the environment. There were plenty of people, but because of these space it feels relaxing. If you walk towards the end, there is a person actually roasting the coffee and it was very cool. We won one day we’re very busy, but they still serve us pretty fast. Their coffee was very unique and it has like a nut taste in their coffee bean. This is the best coffee shop I’ve ever been in SF.“

“This coffee place is from far the BEST in the mission district. I live in the Nob hill and walk all the way to Grand Coffee II for their flat white and for the smiles of the baristas !“

“Very nice place, amazing attention, I love it.“