Cafes and Delis in San Francisco

Coffee shops continue to sprout up all over town—and San Franciscans are downing every last cup. There's also a serious old school crew of coffee fanatics in town, where espresso-lovers have been holding it down before "third wave" even existed.
San Francisco is home to a smorgasbord of incredible coffeeshop options. From teeny-tiny hole-in-the-wall spots to cavernous coffee emporiums, new kids on the block to classics that hail from the '70s, you could test drive a new coffee locale in San Francisco every day of the week and have dozens of great options to spare. But to help you keep from getting lost in the endless coffee options, we rounded up the best of the bets -- let these coffeeshops guide you to your perfect cup.

Blue Bottle Coffee Ferry Building Arcade

Blue Bottle Coffee Ferry Building Arcade

Anchored at the helm of the Embarcadero, with its storefront facing squarely down the length of Market Street and its back to the Port of San Francisco, our cafe in the Ferry Building Arcade is the site of many guests’ first experiences with Blue Bottle Coffee.

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Angel Cafe and Deli

Angel Cafe and Deli

Lebanese, Italian, French Desserts & Krispy Cream Donuts. Homemade Chai Latte, Organic Fair Trade Coffee, Delicious Italian Espresso, Homemade Mate Latte, Fresh Orange Juice. Breakfast Bagels & Burritos, Gourmet Sandwiches.

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Coffee Bar

Coffee Bar

This Mission location is one of three Coffee Bars throughout the city, offering free wifi, coffee from Oakland's Mr. Espresso, breakfast, and lunch. It's a pleasant place to work inside, or on the patio when the weather cooperates.

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