Explore Specialty Coffee in San Francisco
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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...
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Blue Bottle Coffee
South Beach
Oakland-born pioneer's South Beach outpost serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over and espresso
Opens at 6:30 AM
Coffee Roastery
Marina District
House-roasted beans with pour over and AeroPress options in a spacious Marina District setting
Opens at 6:30 AM
Bluestone Lane Theatre District Coffee Shop
Union Square
Australian-inspired cafe pulling shots on La Marzocco equipment with Melbourne coffee culture influence
Open until 3:00 PM
Blue Bottle Coffee
Yerba Buena
Oakland-born specialty pioneer serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over in SoMa's business district
Opens at 6:30 AM
Neighbor's Corner
Eureka Valley
Japanese-inspired drinks and neighborhood charm with acidic, bright profiles and specialty add-ins like hojicha
Opens at 7:00 AM
Bluestone Lane Avery Café
SoMa
Melbourne-inspired chain serving proprietary blends from their NYC roastery with experienced baristas
Opens at 7:00 AMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Sightglass Coffee
SoMa
Small-batch roaster with on-site roasting, direct-trade USDA organic beans, and seasonal single origins
Opens at 6:30 AMBlue Bottle Coffee
South Beach
Oakland-born pioneer's South Beach outpost serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over and espresso
Opens at 6:30 AM
Snowbird Coffee
Inner Sunset
House-roasted single origins and pour overs in a locals-favorite Inner Sunset spot
Opens at 8:00 AM
Equator Coffees
Fort Mason
B Corp roaster serving single-origin espresso and sustainably sourced beans since 1995 with Fort Mason views
Opens at 6:30 AMBlue Bottle Coffee
Yerba Buena
Oakland-born specialty pioneer serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over in SoMa's business district
Opens at 6:30 AMEspresso Focused
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SoMa
Small-batch roaster with on-site roasting, direct-trade USDA organic beans, and seasonal single origins
Opens at 6:30 AMBlue Bottle Coffee
South Beach
Oakland-born pioneer's South Beach outpost serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over and espresso
Opens at 6:30 AMSnowbird Coffee
Inner Sunset
House-roasted single origins and pour overs in a locals-favorite Inner Sunset spot
Opens at 8:00 AM
Blue Bottle Coffee
Embarcadero
Pioneering single-origin roaster's Ferry Building flagship with seasonal direct-trade offerings and meticulous brewing
Opens at 6:30 AM
Andytown Coffee Roasters
Outer Sunset
Outer Sunset roastery serving single-origin beans from direct partnerships like ACC Por La Paz in Cauca, Colombia
Opens at 7:00 AMCoffee Roastery
Marina District
House-roasted beans with pour over and AeroPress options in a spacious Marina District setting
Opens at 6:30 AMCafes with Food
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SoMa
Small-batch roaster with on-site roasting, direct-trade USDA organic beans, and seasonal single origins
Opens at 6:30 AMBlue Bottle Coffee
South Beach
Oakland-born pioneer's South Beach outpost serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over and espresso
Opens at 6:30 AMBlue Bottle Coffee
Embarcadero
Pioneering single-origin roaster's Ferry Building flagship with seasonal direct-trade offerings and meticulous brewing
Opens at 6:30 AMAndytown Coffee Roasters
Outer Sunset
Outer Sunset roastery serving single-origin beans from direct partnerships like ACC Por La Paz in Cauca, Colombia
Opens at 7:00 AMCoffee Roastery
Marina District
House-roasted beans with pour over and AeroPress options in a spacious Marina District setting
Opens at 6:30 AMEquator Coffees
Fort Mason
B Corp roaster serving single-origin espresso and sustainably sourced beans since 1995 with Fort Mason views
Opens at 6:30 AMFrequently Asked Questions
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