Cafes Galore

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Places where hipsters like me drop in for a good caffeine fix.

 1. Philz Coffee

201 Berry St
San Francisco, CA 94158
(415) 875-9943

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  7/23/2011

Ah yes, BEST COFFEE EVER!

Ordered the Philtered soul. Delicious, smooth, and not bitter. Nice aroma. I preferred this over the Mocha Tesora I ordered at the Van Ness location.

Next time I will try their tea drink that contains green + black tea +…More »

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 2. Sugar Cafe

679 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 441-5678

Categories: Lounges, Desserts, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Union Square

4.0 star rating
  Update - 8/10/2011

On my latest afternoon visits to the Sugar Cafe, service and ambiance has been great and a lot less crowded. The wine pours are generous, the matcha and chai latte are OK. I recommend the granola and yogurt for brunch. There's a variety seating and…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    5/4/2009

    I want to love this place.

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 3. TCHO

Pier 17
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 981-0189

Category: Chocolatiers and Shops

Neighbourhood: Embarcadero

4.0 star rating
  5/14/2011

I came here for a 2 PM tour on a Thursday. I noticed on the sign up sheet that the group was larger in the afternoon than in the morning. I learned a lot of things including :

-- TCHO has 4 flavors of chocolate - with the flavors coming from the…More »

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 4. Urth Caffe

451 S Hewitt St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 797-4534

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  5/26/2011

Oh god this was a fantastic little oasis outside of the awfulness that is downtown LA. Had an AMAZING wonderful spanish latte with a lovely hello kitty design, and delicious banana bread pudding. There was outdoor seating, window seating and a…More »

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 5. Progressive Grounds Cafe

2301 Bryant St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 647-0103

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Mission

4.0 star rating
  5/14/2011

In the tradition of Foursquare I'm going to list some things to do at what I thought was the most inviting, comfortable coffee places in the area:

-- say hello to one of the dogs waiting outside at the front entrance
-- sample the chocolate biscotti…More »

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 6. Royal Ground Coffees

1605 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 749-1731

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Nob Hill

4.0 star rating
  5/14/2011

Try a cup of steamed soy milk on a Saturday night. The person who prepares it makes it like a latte by adding foam. :)

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 7. Caffe Bianco

39 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 421-2091

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Caterers

Neighbourhood: Financial District

3.0 star rating
  Update - 4/14/2011

Lovely as always. Super appreciated the purple and orange flowers on the corner tables. Cappuccino was meh. I think I'll have it was a shot of hazelnut next time.

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  • 3.0 star rating
    12/10/2009

    i LOVE this place. why? it's actually one of those NICE mom and pop place got tasty sandwiches and… Read more »

 8. The Grove Cafe Yerba Buena

690 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 957-0558

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  8/5/2010

Tasty. I had one of the pear sandwiches which was healthy and satisfying. In a nice part of SOMA. Lots of seating and lighting. Comfy. Open. Good tea selections.

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 9. Blue Bottle Coffee Co

66 Mint St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 495-3394

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: SOMA

3.0 star rating
  7/24/2011

I love the mocha. It's pricey so I only have it when my sister is in town. They cut up TCHO chocolate for it, making it extra delicious.

The machiatto is meh. The Kyoto style iced coffee is meh. The cappuccino is meh. I've still yet to try their…More »

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 10. Java Beach Cafe

1396 La Playa St
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 665-5282

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Outer Sunset

3.0 star rating
  3/14/2009

Great atmosphere.  At first I felt like I was at a bar because people were talking,it was crowded and the crowd was so young.  I thought twice cause people there looked like they were genuinely working and studying on their  eee pcs and macbook pros.…More »

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 11. Mo'z Cafe

36 5th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 777-1080

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Union Square, SOMA

2.0 star rating
  5/30/2011

I kept telling myself that the granola wasn't good but that it wasn't bad either. in the end however I decided that it was overpriced for what it was.

The crunchy granola was not crunchy -- blue bottle's or bread n cocoa would have been better. There…More »

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 12. Zephyr Cafe

3643 Balboa St
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-6063

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Outer Richmond

3.0 star rating
  4/10/2011

Dirty Seating. Nice Layout. Good place to enjoy a cappuccino. Good service. Good lighting.

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 13. Cafe Euro - CLOSED

6157 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Outer Richmond

5.0 star rating
  3/14/2009

I
LOVE
THIS PLACE!

the atmosphere is pretty good and there's plenty of places to sit near the windows on the couches. Its fantastic cause they've just put up some flowers outside their windows. if there was ever a second home to me this place would be…More »

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 14. Sufficient Grounds Coffee - CLOSED

2431 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 841-3049

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries

Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area

4.0 star rating
  11/8/2008

tasty! one of the places i know where i can sit, have white hot chocolate and go online! :D

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 15. Epicenter Cafe

764 Harrison St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 543-5436

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Arts & Entertainment

Neighbourhood: SOMA

3.0 star rating
  8/8/2009

decent place with decently fast wireless when there arent a lot of people around. the area feels a little desolate, but as reviews have said - this place is quite good for studying. for some reason im not easily distracted here.

its also a little…More »

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 16. Tully's Coffee

2150 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 843-1988

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley

5.0 star rating
  6/10/2010

O-M-G i LOVE this place. im going to coffee spot hop over here more often .

good music. lots of tables. good friendly service - all my questions were answered very nicely.

judging from the overall rating for this place - i think i just caught this…More »

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 17. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

773 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 896-5029

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Union Square, SOMA

5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/3/2011

Was feeling very tired today and open to suggestions. The cashier recommended the african sunrise herbal tea and then the latte version. I was pleasantly surprised by taste and the amount / quality of foam. Now in addition to the waffles + nutella,…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    4/9/2011

    Tired of there never being any seating here. Good food and drink selections but no seats! D: Read more »

 18. Crossroads Café

699 Delancey St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 512-5111

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: SOMA

5.0 star rating
  5/28/2010

This place is the shizznits. Thank gawd it doesnt have wireless - or it would be PACKED. :D

It's got actually pretty tastful artwork hung on the wall + books galore.

I love this place.

Pleease for the love of god -- OWNERS and MANAGERS -- if you see…More »

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 19. Cafe Madeleine

43 O'Farrell St
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 362-1713

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Union Square

5.0 star rating
  Update - 11/27/2011

Five stars for their made to order Napoleon 8" cake. It was delicious. The custard/cream was perfect. The pastry layers very fresh. There was a creme brulee top. the nut shavings on the sides. A little difficult to serve, but this was expected, and…More »

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  • 2.0 star rating
    12/13/2010

    I rarely come here because the times I have dropped by in the recent months for a sandwich or slice… Read more »

 20. Cocola Bakery - CLOSED

845 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 543-2207

Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Union Square, SOMA

5.0 star rating
  7/19/2010

L-O-V-E . love, the service, the ambiance, the taste buds selection choices. {macaroons, sugary and creamy confections, desserts, sandwiches, coffee, teas, xoxoxoxo }

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 21. Starbucks

7 3rd St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 979-9530

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: SOMA

3.0 star rating
  2/26/2011

have yet to try the clover coffee. place doesnt make vanilla lattes quite right. too crowded at all hours even though the seating is nice.

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 22. Starbucks

390 Stockton
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 989-1637

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Union Square

4.0 star rating
  2/26/2011

great place. made my skinny vanilla latte perfectly and the cashier was cordial.

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 23. Starbucks

201 Powell St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 835-2470

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Union Square

2.0 star rating
  Update - 11/8/2011

Such a dirty place.

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  • 2.0 star rating
    12/15/2010

    Service is hit or miss. Mostly miss.

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 24. La Boulange

222 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 989-5010

Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes

Neighbourhood: Union Square

5.0 star rating
  10/2/2011

Spacious. Lots of light. Lots of seating. Quality hot drinks served in bowls. Variety breakfast options. Good service. Banana Republic is across the street and LOFT is next door. La Boulange on Sutter, I dub you my new favorite cafe.

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 25. Peet's Coffee & Tea

450 Sansome
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 593-0814

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Financial District

4.0 star rating
  12/19/2011

Fantastic location, fantastic mochas.

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 26. ING Direct Cafe

101 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 248-4920

Categories: Banks & Credit Unions, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Union Square

3.0 star rating
  1/7/2012 First to Review

Two floors and plenty of a variety seating. This cafe / lounge reminds me of a start-up common area combined with the interior arrangement of blue bottle at Mint Plaza.

The cafe offerings are simple. $2? for peets coffee {1 size} and $3 for a latte.…More »

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 27. Caffe Central

845 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Category: Cafes

Neighbourhoods: Union Square, SOMA

3.0 star rating
  1/4/2012

Located right smack in the middle of the food court of the Westfield they have regular and chocolate covered biscotti with anise for $2 each. I usually pick up one of these here then I head over to the BART side of the food court for some Peets.

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 28. Bio

75 O'Farrell St
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 362-0255

Categories: Cafes, French

Neighbourhood: Union Square

3.0 star rating
  1/15/2012

I really really wanted the chai to go but they only had the spicy lemon chai today. Have you ever tasted hard tamarind candies? It tastes just like that, but with a fair degree of spiciness. Interesting, but I'm not going to get it again unless I…More »

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 29. Peet's Coffee & Tea

692 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 593-8945

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: SOMA

5.0 star rating
  1/22/2012

I love love love this Peets location. Compared to other Peets I've dropped in on, they consistently make the strongest, most flavorful of chai lattes and mochas. Patrons are generally friendly and sharing tables becomes pleasant. I once got into a…More »

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 30. Bread And Cocoa

199 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 956-7200

Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Financial District

4.0 star rating
  1/24/2012

I will vouch for the Chocolate Chai and the extra? Chocolate Mocha hot drinks, as well as the  granola parfait

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