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San Francisco is where America's third-wave coffee movement took root, and the city's influence on specialty coffee worldwide is hard to overstate. Roasters that launched here (Sightglass, Ritual, Four Barrel, Blue Bottle) helped define what modern specialty coffee looks and tastes like.
The Mission District remains the spiritual center, with the densest cluster of independent cafes in the city.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
Yerba Buena
Oakland-born specialty pioneer serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over in SoMa's business district
Open until 2:00 PM
Sightglass Coffee
Mission District
Mission roastery pulling shots on-site with small-batch, USDA organic beans from direct farm relationships
Open until 5:00 PM
Sightglass Coffee
Buena Vista
Small-batch roastery and cafe serving USDA organic, direct-trade beans roasted on-site in seasonal single origins
Open until 5:00 PM
Ballast Coffee
West of Twin Peaks
West Portal neighborhood spot featuring robust Filipino Barako coffee alongside tea and granola offerings
Open until 5:00 PM
Cento Coffee
Union Square
Owner-operated downtown counter serving fresh-roasted espresso with skilled barista execution and friendly service
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
Better Half Coffee
Nob Hill
Multi-roaster platform spotlighting specialty brands with focus on relationship sustainability and origin traceability
Open until 2:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 42Blue Bottle Coffee
Yerba Buena
Oakland-born specialty pioneer serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over in SoMa's business district
Open until 2:00 PMSightglass Coffee
Mission District
Mission roastery pulling shots on-site with small-batch, USDA organic beans from direct farm relationships
Open until 5:00 PMSightglass Coffee
Buena Vista
Small-batch roastery and cafe serving USDA organic, direct-trade beans roasted on-site in seasonal single origins
Open until 5:00 PM
The Coffee Movement
Central Richmond
Community-driven coffee lab with rotating lineup of top roasters and signature tasting flights
Open until 4:00 PMCento Coffee
Union Square
Owner-operated downtown counter serving fresh-roasted espresso with skilled barista execution and friendly service
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
Kopiku Indonesian Coffee
Union Street
Indonesian single-origin specialist showcasing regional beans from Java, Sumatra, and beyond
Open until 5:00 PMEspresso Focused
View all 82Blue Bottle Coffee
Yerba Buena
Oakland-born specialty pioneer serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over in SoMa's business district
Open until 2:00 PM
Cafe Suspiro - coffee, records, and books!
SoMa
Counter-serve spot offering pour over coffee alongside curated records, books, and art in a scooter-themed space
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowSightglass Coffee
Mission District
Mission roastery pulling shots on-site with small-batch, USDA organic beans from direct farm relationships
Open until 5:00 PMSightglass Coffee
Buena Vista
Small-batch roastery and cafe serving USDA organic, direct-trade beans roasted on-site in seasonal single origins
Open until 5:00 PMBallast Coffee
West of Twin Peaks
West Portal neighborhood spot featuring robust Filipino Barako coffee alongside tea and granola offerings
Open until 5:00 PM
Excelsior Coffee
Excelsior
Excelsior District community hub pulling shots on La Marzocco with locally roasted beans and craft-focused approach
Open until 4:00 PMCafés with Food
View all 73Blue Bottle Coffee
Yerba Buena
Oakland-born specialty pioneer serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over in SoMa's business district
Open until 2:00 PMCafe Suspiro - coffee, records, and books!
SoMa
Counter-serve spot offering pour over coffee alongside curated records, books, and art in a scooter-themed space
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowSightglass Coffee
Mission District
Mission roastery pulling shots on-site with small-batch, USDA organic beans from direct farm relationships
Open until 5:00 PMSightglass Coffee
Buena Vista
Small-batch roastery and cafe serving USDA organic, direct-trade beans roasted on-site in seasonal single origins
Open until 5:00 PMBallast Coffee
West of Twin Peaks
West Portal neighborhood spot featuring robust Filipino Barako coffee alongside tea and granola offerings
Open until 5:00 PMExcelsior Coffee
Excelsior
Excelsior District community hub pulling shots on La Marzocco with locally roasted beans and craft-focused approach
Open until 4:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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