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Sightglass Coffee
Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
The experts at Bon Appetit Magazine and SF Weekly recommend this place
"Grab a drip coffee or espresso and check out the upstairs."(36 Tips)
"Get the Vanilla Iced Coffee and a Hookers Sea Salt Caramel!"(21 Tips)
"A must, go up stairs to the affogato bar!"(15 Tips)
"Strongly recommend the vanilla cold brew with almond milk."(9 Tips)
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Charles KnolesJune 29, 2015One of SF's best espresso bars. Often crowded and not much space to sit but still worth it.
The usual laptop crowd stays away because of the lack of Wi-Fi and power plugs, and that's a good thing. This way, the coffee and the surroundings get the attention they deserve.
I like everything. Atmosphere, people, design and, of course, Coffee!
ZFebruary 27, 2013"Sightglass serves up decadent lattes and single-origin Chemex brews of their freshly roasted, micro-lot beans all from a teeny cart."
@RickNakamaJuly 14, 2012Delicious coffee & probably the most beautiful cafe layout I've ever experienced!
Michelle FiestaJuly 3, 2016Good place to work, drink coffee, and hang out, especially on weekends. Gets very crowded during the week. Important to note that there is NO WIFI, so if work you want to do requires it try elsewhere.
Genki U.April 1, 2015Really, it's a coffee room with little seating. But the coffee is nice and the space is good for an afternoon drop in.
Claire PedersenJanuary 16, 2015My favorite in the city :) Great space, great coffee, what's not to like?
Steijn PelleJanuary 10, 2016Great cappu, amazing pastries and a stunning interior design. Hangout for tech hot shots.
Max Blue 🚴🍔November 21, 2014Relax in the huge upstairs area and watch how they roast their delicious coffee
Secret bar upstairs serves flights of coffee and the best single origin espresso around.
Ginger scone has a pleasant crumbly texture and is not too sweet.
- Andy JiangAugust 19, 2014Sightglass redefines post industrial minimalism with its exposed pipes and alluring hardwood floors. Hipster baristas and tech patrons. No wifi so bring a book.
Sweet interior. I enjoy the almond latte and cold brew with almond milk.
Kevin BurgJuly 12, 2014This is a really fantastic space. Indoor bike parking (!) on the wall just inside the door.
Chris EdwardsAugust 9, 2014The cold brew coffee is the best I've ever tasted. Get it with whole milk.
Adam ThorsonJanuary 9, 2016Amazing coffee, good desserts and a very open, productive environment. WiFi?
Amazing coffee and super sweet interior. Good for grabbing coffee with @shl and tech celebrity sightings. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Everything I tried was great. One of the best coffee spots in town.
Like the cappuccino, but bummed no soy milk anymore. Plenty of seating! Good place to hang or work.
Jimmie TyrrellOctober 12, 2013Bike friendly, leave yours in the back against the wall. Never locked mine, you can see the only entrance/exit from most seats.
AmyApril 11, 2017Coffee was alright. That pistachio/blackberry jam croissant though...so unique and satisfying!! Worth going here just for the pastry.
The quick drip is a nice cup of coffee. Huge interior, but still always pretty crowded.
Cappuccino is terrific, and don't sleep on the quick cup when you're in a hurry either
SillyCamillyAugust 27, 2011This place is pretty sweet! The baristas are kind. The music is funky. And if you come on a lucky day... You may meet the brilliant Jack Dorsey! :))
The vanilla iced cold brew with almond milk is my go to drink. Amazing!
Rafi SyedFebruary 11, 2013While you wait for your coffee, bother the baristas with coffee trivia, e.g., "does a cortado come in a ceramic cup or a glass?". Don't know the answer? Better get down to Sightglass.
One of the few places I've been (internationally) that does almond-milk lattes and gets them right.
Big fan of the Cascara spritz which is the new big thing in coffee shops
Lee SchneiderJune 15, 2012Best in San Francisco and good for meetings with people from Public Architecture and Architecture for Humanity.
The Hooker's Mocha is the Bee's Knees if you like your mocha subtle and bittersweet. Good stuff!
Miyishia SlayOctober 23, 2013Cool design & community tables, but the joint doesn't have WiFi so no use in staying. Loud as well. Don't think I'll be back anytime soon, not enough perks (coffee, tea, food) to keep me interested
Bridget HuberJuly 9, 2015Inspiring, bustling coffee shop. No wifi, so perfect for writing or brainstorming.
The upstairs area is a great place to hang out and relax over a coffee.
Michael HallJanuary 18, 2013Get the ginger scones; they're made with sweet, delicious, crystalized ginger bits and they go pretty quickly.
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Sightglass Coffee
270 7th St (btwn Howard & Folsom St)
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 6:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
(415) 861-1313
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
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- 8.8
"Excellent coffee, great meeting spot. Lots of space to chat. Amazingly, the baristas seem to be different every day. Don't forget they have multiple espressos to choose from!"
Josh Pyles - 7.7
"Everything here is served hipster speed, but he sure puts in a lot of effort. Always worth it."
David Mazza - 9.1
"Macadamia and almond milk combo with espresso. Our barrista made beautiful hearts in the capucinno and latte -- photo"
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"enjoy the seriously good and high end food court - tasty Thai, tripe, sushi, seafood and much more. One of my favorite downtown lunch options"
Shannon Clark - 9.3
"So beautiful with tons of great food including oysters, wine, cheeses, mushrooms, tea...name it they have it!"
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