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
Open until 5:30 PM
Coffee Roastery
Marina District
House-roasted beans with pour over and AeroPress options in a spacious Marina District setting
Open until 2:00 PM
Blue Bottle Coffee
Yerba Buena
Oakland-born specialty pioneer serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over in SoMa's business district
Open until 5:30 PM
Neighbor's Corner
Eureka Valley
Japanese-inspired drinks and neighborhood charm with acidic, bright profiles and specialty add-ins like hojicha
Open until 3:00 PM
Bluestone Lane Avery Café
SoMa
Melbourne-inspired chain serving proprietary blends from their NYC roastery with experienced baristas
Open until 5:00 PM
Sextant Coffee Roasters
SoMa
Ethiopian-focused roaster specializing in African and Central American single origins with 14 years in SoMa
Open until 4:00 PMPour-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
Open until 5:00 PMBlue Bottle Coffee
South Beach
Oakland-born pioneer's South Beach outpost serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over and espresso
Open until 5:30 PMBlue Bottle Coffee
Yerba Buena
Oakland-born specialty pioneer serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over in SoMa's business district
Open until 5:30 PMSextant Coffee Roasters
SoMa
Ethiopian-focused roaster specializing in African and Central American single origins with 14 years in SoMa
Open until 4:00 PM
Blue Bottle Coffee
Yerba Buena
Early-opening Financial District outpost serving single-origin pour overs and espresso from their Oakland roastery
Open until 5:30 PMEspresso Focused
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SoMa
Small-batch roaster with on-site roasting, direct-trade USDA organic beans, and seasonal single origins
Open until 5:00 PMBlue Bottle Coffee
South Beach
Oakland-born pioneer's South Beach outpost serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over and espresso
Open until 5:30 PM
Blue Bottle Coffee
Embarcadero
Pioneering single-origin roaster's Ferry Building flagship with seasonal direct-trade offerings and meticulous brewing
Open until 7:00 PM
Andytown Coffee Roasters
Outer Sunset
Outer Sunset roastery serving single-origin beans from direct partnerships like ACC Por La Paz in Cauca, Colombia
Open until 5:00 PMCoffee Roastery
Marina District
House-roasted beans with pour over and AeroPress options in a spacious Marina District setting
Open until 2:00 PMBlue Bottle Coffee
Yerba Buena
Oakland-born specialty pioneer serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over in SoMa's business district
Open until 5:30 PMCafes with Food
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SoMa
Small-batch roaster with on-site roasting, direct-trade USDA organic beans, and seasonal single origins
Open until 5:00 PMBlue Bottle Coffee
South Beach
Oakland-born pioneer's South Beach outpost serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over and espresso
Open until 5:30 PMBlue Bottle Coffee
Embarcadero
Pioneering single-origin roaster's Ferry Building flagship with seasonal direct-trade offerings and meticulous brewing
Open until 7:00 PMAndytown Coffee Roasters
Outer Sunset
Outer Sunset roastery serving single-origin beans from direct partnerships like ACC Por La Paz in Cauca, Colombia
Open until 5:00 PMCoffee Roastery
Marina District
House-roasted beans with pour over and AeroPress options in a spacious Marina District setting
Open until 2:00 PMBlue Bottle Coffee
Yerba Buena
Oakland-born specialty pioneer serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over in SoMa's business district
Open until 5:30 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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