Best Cafes in San Francisco

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I am addicted to coffee. I love it. These are the places where I go to get my fix.

 1. Cavalli Cafe

1441 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 421-4219

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes

Neighbourhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

5.0 star rating
  3/23/2012

Mamma mia! I think I've just found my new favorite cafe!

Everything is premium (imported and/or organic) and the desserts are made from scratch! They serve some of the best espresso shots I've ever had, and I'm pretty sure it's the only place in San…More »

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 2. Cinque Terre Cafe - CLOSED

1477 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 674-7716

Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Pacific Heights

5.0 star rating
  3/18/2011

This is my new favorite neighborhood cafe. The fact that it's Italian-centric (coincidentally adjacent to a recently opened Italian wine shop of a different owner) is particularly appealing as I'm currently studying Italian. What better motivation…More »

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 3. 901 Columbus Cafe

901 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 409-9001

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Mediterranean

Neighbourhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

5.0 star rating
  2/6/2012

Thinking back is dangerous business. Reminiscing is often a sure-fire way to the bottom of a bottle, what with those warm days long lost, and all that Jewel and Duncan Sheik playing for some reason... and why is it always raining outside?

When I…More »

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 4. Contraband Coffee Bar

1415 Larkin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 839-7388

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Nob Hill

5.0 star rating
  5/16/2011

There's balance in the perfect pull of espresso. Small and rich, its robust flavor is balanced by a caramel sweetness and the light froth of crema. Contraband Coffee Bar offers such a thoughtful shot, enhanced by a hip environment and a great bar…More »

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 5. Jane

2123 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 931-5263

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Pacific Heights

5.0 star rating
  9/6/2011

Jane looks as if an Edwardian-inspired doll's house was built to hipster specifications. Everything is top-notch dainty inside from the unique decor to the nice selection of pastries and foods. The staff are extremely friendly (one guy even called me…More »

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 6. Sightglass Coffee

270 7th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 861-1313

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: SOMA

5.0 star rating
  11/9/2011

A recent 7x7 Magazine independent taste test of a number of artisan coffees resulted in one clear winner: Sightglass Coffee. One of the cities newest roasters and distributors, it was formed when Jerad and Justin Morrison, a pair of coffee experts,…More »

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 7. Ritual Coffee Roasters

1026 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 641-1011

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Mission

5.0 star rating
  3/19/2008

My mom makes me weak. My dad makes me depressed.

There are many things I wish I wasn't. Restless. Impatient. Emotional. Delusional. Arugula. And so I blame my flaws on my folks, focusing on what I lack genetically rather than the good I possess.…More »

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 8. Philz Coffee

3101 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 875-9370

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Mission

5.0 star rating
  4/14/2008

What makes a coffeehouse lovely:

(1) Quality beans.
(2) Great shots of espresso.
(3) Friendly service.
(4) Hot hipster bariste.

Philz has plenty of (1) and extreme amounts of (3), but sadly falls short in the (2) department. However, their drip coffee…More »

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 9. Philz Coffee

748 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 292-7660

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

5.0 star rating
  10/21/2009

I love Philz. God, how I love Philz.

I'm pretty sure if Jesus came back and converted water into another darker liquid, it would be Philz coffee. Turkish or Philtered Soul, black like my heart. The only thing that can make this place better is if it…More »

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 10. Blue Danube Coffee House

306 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-9041

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes

Neighbourhood: Inner Richmond

5.0 star rating
  7/14/2010

Ever look into one of those books filled with patron-provided writing? Blue Danube has those. Once blank, they are readily available for your thoughts to fill their pages. And, man, diving into the psyches of coffeehouse minds is an experience in and…More »

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