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Bay Area's Coziest Spots
The Grove is one of Bay Area's Coziest Spots.

1. The Grove

8.5
690 Mission St (btwn 3rd & Annie St), San Francisco, CA
Café · SoMa · 636 tips and reviews

Ellen M.Ellen McGrody: Super cute! Really homey! I had the chicken pot pie. It was rich, savory, and super tasty. I'll probably be back to give breakfast a try.

Zazie is one of Bay Area's Coziest Spots.

2. Zazie

9.1
941 Cole St (btwn Parnassus Ave & Carl St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Cole Valley · 358 tips and reviews

Emily K.Emily Kane: You're going to wait, and it's going to be worth it. Can never go wrong with a croque madame.

3. Andytown Coffee Roasters

9.3
3655 Lawton St (at 43rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Outer Sunset · 151 tips and reviews

BommyBommy: A gem located in a residential area, it's the perfect, quiet place to sit outside and read. Coffee is on the acidic side.

Samovar Tea Lounge is one of Bay Area's Coziest Spots.

4. Samovar Tea Lounge

730 Howard St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Tea Room · SoMa · 302 tips and reviews

Seth B.Seth Bannon: Modest and sophisticated design in a lovely location. Super vegan friendly. You won't be disappointed.

Two Sisters Bar & Books is one of Bay Area's Coziest Spots.

5. Two Sisters Bar & Books

579 Hayes St (at Laguna St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Hayes Valley · 101 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: With an unfussy cocktail list and wines by the carafe, the cozy space feels as though it was dreamed up as the perfect spot to have a few drinks over simple plates of food that stuck in your teeth. Read more.

Zazie is one of Bay Area's Coziest Spots.

6. Zazie

9.1
941 Cole St (btwn Parnassus Ave & Carl St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Cole Valley · 358 tips and reviews

Anna M.Anna MacLachlan: The brunch is amazing! Well worth the wait. Try for a seat out in the patio.

Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar is one of Bay Area's Coziest Spots.

7. Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar

8.8
619 Taylor St (at Cosmo Pl), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 443 tips and reviews

Natalee R.Natalee Rukachantarakul: Sashimi is fresh. White fish is good. We had uni sushi which is good quality and fresh, no strong smell. Reasonable price. Cute little cozy place to hang out with friends. Recommend this place.

Réveille Coffee Co. is one of Bay Area's Coziest Spots.

8. Réveille Coffee Co.

4076 18th St (btwn Castro & Hartford St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Castro · 142 tips and reviews

Andrew C.Andrew Choi: Probably the best coffee shop in the Castro. Cozy outdoor space, great coffee, and delicious breakfast/lunch options too beyond just pastries.

Homeroom is one of Bay Area's Coziest Spots.

9. Homeroom

8.7
400 40th St (at Shafter Ave), Oakland, CA
Mac and Cheese Joint · Temescal · 233 tips and reviews

Jeff K.Jeff K: Excellent! Great casual comfortable atmosphere. Everything our group ordered was yummy! Get the New Orleans coffee!

Fat Angel Food & Libation is one of Bay Area's Coziest Spots.

10. Fat Angel Food & Libation

1740 Ofarrell St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Fillmore District · 117 tips and reviews

Mike W.Mike Winston: Perfect for a quiet date night, this cozy restaurant sports an epic wine & beer list along with some incredible comfort food. Don't miss FA’s Chicken Pot Pie and read about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.

Cotogna is one of Bay Area's Coziest Spots.

11. Cotogna

9.3
490 Pacific Ave (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Jackson Square · 235 tips and reviews

AD N.AD Nys: No reservations? No worries. Cozy up to the fire at the chef's counter. Enjoy a close-up view of the pizza, veggie and wood-fired prep and friendly conversation with the sous chefs.

Rich Table is one of Bay Area's Coziest Spots.

12. Rich Table

8.9
199 Gough St (at Oak St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Lower Haight · 189 tips and reviews

Kathy 👩🏻‍💻 L.Kathy 👩🏻‍💻 Lin: Make a reservation -- it's a pretty small space and the tables are close together. Be prepared to for the full on communal dining experience. The chef even came over to tell us about our appetizer! :)

L'Ardoise is one of Bay Area's Coziest Spots.

13. L'Ardoise

9.2
151 Noe St (at Henry St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Duboce Triangle · 108 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A traditional French bistro situated where Duboce Triangle meets the Castro, the anything-but-dainty food (steak & fries, coq au vin) is delicious, the interior is dark & cozy, & the service is warm. Read more.

Foreign Cinema is one of Bay Area's Coziest Spots.

14. Foreign Cinema

9.2
2534 Mission St (btwn 21st & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 362 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: Be sure to make a reservation – this hip Mission restaurant/cinema is deservedly popular, both for its tasty French bistro fare and cozy ambience. For more, follow us on 4sq or at www.renhotels.com. Read more.

Brickhouse Cafe is one of Bay Area's Coziest Spots.

15. Brickhouse Cafe

7.8
426 Brannan St (at Ritch St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · SoMa · 144 tips and reviews

Andrew C.Andrew Choi: Cool and cozy space with some really great burgers. Had the SoMa Burger for lunch and it was great (Swiss, caramelized onion, wild mushroom & avocado).