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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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Haus Coffee
Mission District
Mission District neighborhood cafe with dedicated ownership and espresso-focused program
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrow
Blue Bottle Coffee
Yerba Buena
Oakland-born specialty pioneer serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over in SoMa's business district
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow
Sightglass Coffee
Mission District
Mission roastery pulling shots on-site with small-batch, USDA organic beans from direct farm relationships
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Sightglass Coffee
Buena Vista
Small-batch roastery and cafe serving USDA organic, direct-trade beans roasted on-site in seasonal single origins
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Ballast Coffee
West of Twin Peaks
West Portal neighborhood spot featuring robust Filipino Barako coffee alongside tea and granola offerings
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow
Blue Bottle Coffee
Mission Bay
Minimalist Mission Bay outpost serving Blue Bottle's direct-trade beans with precision pour over and espresso
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Mission District
Mission District neighborhood cafe with dedicated ownership and espresso-focused program
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowBlue Bottle Coffee
Yerba Buena
Oakland-born specialty pioneer serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over in SoMa's business district
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowSightglass Coffee
Mission District
Mission roastery pulling shots on-site with small-batch, USDA organic beans from direct farm relationships
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowSightglass Coffee
Buena Vista
Small-batch roastery and cafe serving USDA organic, direct-trade beans roasted on-site in seasonal single origins
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowBlue Bottle Coffee
Mission Bay
Minimalist Mission Bay outpost serving Blue Bottle's direct-trade beans with precision pour over and espresso
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow
The Coffee Movement
Central Richmond
Community-driven coffee lab with rotating lineup of top roasters and signature tasting flights
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowEspresso Focused
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Mission District
Mission District neighborhood cafe with dedicated ownership and espresso-focused program
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowBlue Bottle Coffee
Yerba Buena
Oakland-born specialty pioneer serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over in SoMa's business district
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow
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
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowSightglass Coffee
Buena Vista
Small-batch roastery and cafe serving USDA organic, direct-trade beans roasted on-site in seasonal single origins
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowBallast Coffee
West of Twin Peaks
West Portal neighborhood spot featuring robust Filipino Barako coffee alongside tea and granola offerings
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowCafés with Food
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Mission District
Mission District neighborhood cafe with dedicated ownership and espresso-focused program
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowBlue Bottle Coffee
Yerba Buena
Oakland-born specialty pioneer serving meticulously sourced single origins via pour over in SoMa's business district
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowCafe 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
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowSightglass Coffee
Buena Vista
Small-batch roastery and cafe serving USDA organic, direct-trade beans roasted on-site in seasonal single origins
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowBallast Coffee
West of Twin Peaks
West Portal neighborhood spot featuring robust Filipino Barako coffee alongside tea and granola offerings
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowFrequently Asked Questions
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