Top rated Espresso bars in San Francisco, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Espresso bars in San Francisco

Experience the best that San Francisco has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 66 places from Espresso bar category.

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Cafe Suspiro

Coffee shop

Tiny counter-serve spot with craft coffee, pastries & vintage scooter-themed decor.

$ $$$

4.80 (196 reviews) (~0.93 km from centre)

Cafe de Casa

Coffee shop

Snug eatery offering Brazilian pastries, sandwiches, and acai bowls, plus coffee and specialty drinks.

$$ $$

4.70 (472 reviews) (~2.27 km from centre)

Ocean Beach Cafe

Cafe

👍👍 I did the Temperance Tasting with a friend, and we were blown out of the water by the friendliness of the staff, the delicious cocktails, and the amount we got. Highly recommend for $40! It was so fun “mixing” drinks like gin cocktails, sparkling wine, and espresso martinis without the hangover or t...

$$ $$

4.70 (397 reviews) (~7.93 km from centre)

L's Caffe

Coffee shop

Snug cafe with sidewalk seating for breakfast plates, sandwiches & salads, plus espresso & wine.

$ $$$

4.70 (208 reviews) (~3.07 km from centre)

Farley's Coffeehouse

Coffee shop

Compact cafe supplying Italian-style coffees, light meals & bakery fare in a modern space.

$ $$$

4.60 (604 reviews) (~2.79 km from centre)

Wicked Grounds

Adult entertainment store

18-&-over coffeehouse, gallery & adult boutique featuring fetish-themed products, artwork & events.

$ $$$

4.60 (343 reviews) (~1.08 km from centre)

Opa Cafe

Cafe

Bright, basic corner grocer with an on-site deli serving Mediterranean prepared meals & foods.

$$ $$

4.60 (250 reviews) (~1.97 km from centre)

Central Coffee Tea & Spice

Coffee shop

Neighborhood coffee shop serving espresso drinks, pastries & cafe fare in a chill setting.

$ $$$

4.60 (157 reviews) (~2.21 km from centre)

Starbucks

Coffee shop

Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.

$$ $$

4.60 (47 reviews) (~0.78 km from centre)

Haus Coffee

Coffee shop

Coffee & light fare draw the laptop set to this unadorned cafe with patio seating.

$$ $$

4.50 (522 reviews) (~2.98 km from centre)

Matching Half

Coffee shop

Espresso drinks & light bites, plus beer & wine are offered at a coffeehouse accented with art.

$$ $$

4.50 (412 reviews) (~1.9 km from centre)

Peet's Coffee

Coffee shop

Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.

$ $$$

4.50 (196 reviews) (~1.56 km from centre)

Happy Donuts

Donut shop

👍👍 Don't judge this place based on the looks, it's kind of boarded up on the outside and kind of run-down on the inside, but the food was really good, reasonably priced and the old Asian couple who run the place were super super nice. After we ordered, they gave each one of my sons a free donut hole to...

$ $$$

4.50 (101 reviews) (~1.02 km from centre)