Stephen Barnes: This cafe features Four Barrel Coffee and a really fun vibe. Between the art on the wall, the bar in the back, and the coffee up front you have all of your bases covered.
270 7th St (btwn Howard & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 598 tips and reviews
Stephen Barnes: Sightglass is a little bit out of the way from the downtown area, but the space is giant and full of natural light. They also roast their own beans here in this space.
375 Valencia St (btwn 14th St & 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission District · 507 tips and reviews
Stephen Barnes: This is the cream of the SF coffee crop. Enjoy a meticulously crafted pour over coffee from a bean that was likely roasted about 50 feet away.
Stephen Barnes: If you're out near Berkeley, Local 123 is a nice shop that features Chemex brewed coffee with a metal Kone filter. They also have a nice outdoor sitting area out back.