Hidden gems: Coffee Shops in San Francisco

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in San Francisco. This list contains 40 places from Coffee Shops category.

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Cozy Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 The wife found this place on Google maps....so glad she did. The service was exceptionally great, fast, and satisfying. 3 Beautifully Spirited Ladies running the place, and very accommodating. Food came to our table hot and ready to eat. Simply Delicious. Other customers coming in were obviously pre...
$ $$$
4.80 (144 reviews)
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The Little Spot Cafe
Cafe
Small, arty breakfast pit stop offering espresso drinks, baked goods & sandwiches.
$ $$$
4.80 (121 reviews)
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Hey Neighbor Cafe
Coffee shop
👍👍 Absolute gem of a cafe. Where do I start. The wonderful community garden outside? The four barrel quality of coffee? The espresso and praline pairing? The rize up bread? The concrete art interior? The wonderful two women who own and run the place? The neighborhood vibe? ... Well, all of it. This pla...
4.80 (101 reviews)
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Hedge Coffee
Mobile caterer
👍👍 In SF's pretty dense and competitive coffee scene, Hedge Coffee still manages to make its mark and stands out. The open and sunny outdoor seating area makes it possible to have a chat with friends over coffee instead of just "grab & go" and creates a nice social vibe that is missing in most coffee s...
4.80 (94 reviews)
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Grand Coffee Too
Coffee shop
👍 Very good coffee overall! I got the nitro cold brew, although it didn’t have the texture that I personally like, the taste was very good. The espresso shot on the other hand was simply perfect. Smooth, no burnt taste, great temperature, and velvety. Takes hella skill to make it that good. They also...
4.80 (72 reviews)
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Unexpected Era Café
Coffee shop
👍👍 This cute cafe has such a welcoming vibe and amazing coffee! The pastries are a delicious pairing and the baristas are so friendly. Parking is surprisingly easy to find nearby so it’s worth the trip to start your morning on a high note. Be sure to check the art while your coffee is prepared with car...
4.80 (55 reviews)
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Cafe Banc
Coworking space
👍👍 I do restaurant equipment repair for a living so my was this a nice surprise, to find this little café next to sees candies. I ordered the breakfast burrito and got the most beautiful looking cut in half I can't call it a burrito because it was delicious it was more like a flattened sandwich with a...
4.80 (37 reviews)
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Cafe Gourmand
Deli
👍👍 Best lamb sausage I've ever had - holy moly. It was very flavorful and perfectly cooked. I got the plate, which came with a generous hunk of baguette. Can't wait to come back and try the other meats they have (and I believe they're all homemade). Also, they have coffee! Super excited to have anothe...
$ $$$
4.80 (23 reviews)
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Souvenir Coffee Co.
Coffee shop
😐 Cute little coffee shop with not a lot of seating but the drinks are okay (wasn't a fan of my chai latte). The service is really nice and they let us sit inside and use our laptops so that was really nice but overall wasn't a huge fan of the drinks and felt like it was a bit small for somewhere I mi...
$$ $$
4.70 (86 reviews)
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Tabita’s Cafe
Coffee shop
👍👍 Clean cafe adorned with paintings, good food, and friendly staff. I was greeted by a very enthusiastic man when I walked in. I asked what he recommended and he directed me to the empanadas, so I ordered one of the beef-filled ones. I also wanted a non-caffeinated drink, and I was directed to the dr...
$ $$$
4.70 (60 reviews)
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Planet Cafe
Coffee shop
Laid-back space serving classic American breakfast, lunchtime fare & weekend brunch.
$ $$$
4.70 (47 reviews)
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FRONT EXHIBITS & CAFE
Coffee shop
👍👍 Absolutely delightful - great espresso, their jammies were so flaky and delicious, and they had affogato! Everyone working there was super sweet. When we went there was a counter to order from and some curbside seating. Lovely for a nice day or for grabbing something on the go.
4.70 (35 reviews)
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El Antigua Cafe
Coffee shop
👍👍 I love this coffee shop because they have good prices, good breakfast sandwiches and delicious coffee. Parking sucks but when you find parking you will not be disappointed.
$ $$$
4.60 (143 reviews)
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Sunstream Coffee
Coffee shop
Intimate counter-service joint featuring Brazilian pastries, coffee, juices & smoothies.
$ $$$
4.60 (139 reviews)
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Sammy's Cafe
Cafe
This relaxed eatery with a coffee-shop vibe offers a menu of breakfast fare, salads & sandwiches.
$ $$$
4.60 (135 reviews)
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Tarragon Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 Had a breakfast sandwich with fruit and a coffee. The food was delicious and coffee was good as well. They have some tables to sit outside or plenty of seating inside. They have wifi but make sure to bring your devices fully charged as I didn't see an outlet to use. Will definitely be back!
4.60 (134 reviews)
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Cafecito
Coffee shop
Low-key cafe serving breakfast bites, sandwiches, and juices in colorful digs with outdoor tables.
$ $$$
4.60 (126 reviews)
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Grandma’s Deli & Cafe
Cafe
$ $$$
4.60 (119 reviews)
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Roadhouse Coffee Shop
Coffee shop
$ $$$
4.60 (112 reviews)
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Blue House Café
Coffee shop
Neighborhood coffeehouse offering espresso, latte, tea & pastries in airy, minimalist environ
4.60 (99 reviews)
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