Trouble has its own unique personality, vibe and ambiance, with a laid back and "you'll have it and you'll like it" attitude—expect chill / apathetic service. The coffee's great and the toast is epic.
Blue Bottle is a well-known name in the Bay Area coffee scene—their Mint Plaza location is the most complete, with a variety of brewing methods on display and an extensive food menu served all day.
Four Barrel is an unpretentious place that serves up delicious coffee and espresso drinks (as well as handful of pastries), in addition to giving you a great view of their roasting operations in back.
A coffee shop and cafe (started by two brothers) with three locations around the city, serving up delicious coffee and espresso drinks and a handful of pastries and cookies for folks in North Beach.
A great coffee destination, with a beautiful interior and baristas in more proper/formal attire, serving up delicious drinks and a selection of pastries and made-to-order items like a granola parfait.
Blue Bottle is a well-known name in the Bay Area coffee scene—their Ferry Building location is a takeaway-only spot, with homemade liege waffles and side window to cut the longer, tourist-filled line.
Blue Bottle is a well-known name in the Bay Area coffee scene—their Sansome Street location is the heavily trafficked with working folks, but offers a selection of brewing methods and food options.
One of the original speciality "third-wave" coffee roasters and shops in San Francisco, Ritual boasts a nonchalant attitude, delicious coffee / espresso drinks, and a selection of donuts and pastries.
Known for their signature drink, the Snowy Plover (a sweet iced espresso soda drink with homemade whipped cream), Andytown is a charming shop serving up great coffee and fresh-made scones and muffins.
Blue Bottle is a well-known name in the Bay Area coffee scene—their (original) Linden Street location is tiny, with standing room and outdoor seating only, and an intimately local vibe and feel.
Ritual's second full retail location in SF proper, the Haight Street location is more intimate and has more of a neighborhood feel than the Valencia Street location, but serves the same great coffee.
