The Eater San Francisco
There’s so much to see when you’re visiting San Francisco, you’ll need to stay awake for everything on your itinerary. While we’re famous for our Irish coffee, that’s not the only flavor here for you to try. Whether you’re a coffee aficionado or just looking for a quick boost, these roasters and shops unique to the Bay Area will give you the kick you need to experience everything the city has to offer. sftravel.com
Andytown Coffee Roasters (Various Locations)
If you need a boost before you head to Ocean Beach, check out the Outer Sunset’s Andytown Coffee Roasters. When it first opened in 2017, all of Andytown’s operations were based in its 600 square foot storefront. Since then, the company has opened an additional beach-friendly shop, a seventh floor coffee escape in the Financial District, and a giant roasting and education facility near its original home.
Blue Bottle Coffee (Various Locations)
Blue Bottle Coffee was born in Oakland, but it’s expanded across the U.S. and into Japan and Singapore since its 2002 start. A cult favorite, Blue Bottle is known for incredibly fresh, flavorful coffee, which you can also get delivered to your door via their subscription services. For those who want to refine their palettes, Blue Bottle offers tasting classes in Oakland.
Cafe Reveille (Various Locations)
The Chase Center’s fall opening has put the Mission Bay neighborhood on everyone’s radar, but Reveille Coffee Co. has been roasting its beans here for years. A pair of brothers runs the operation and serves coffee at several brick-and-mortar locations across the Bay Area, which remain popular for pairing strong coffee and great outdoor seating.
Head to North Beach for a San Francisco staple that’s known for introducing espresso to the West Coast. Caffe Trieste has been a neighborhood fixture for more than 50 years. It’s a family-owned, cash-only stop once frequented by Joe DiMaggio, Francis Ford Coppola, the Beat writers, and other San Francisco celebrities.
Equator (Various Locations)
Founded in 1995, Equator Coffee has always been ahead of third-wave coffee culture. It’s also been a leader in the ethical cultivation of its products. In 2016, the women-owned roastery was recognized as the National Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and it’s “Chain of Well-Being” philosophy landed Equator in high-profile kitchens such as French Laundry and Bouchon. There are seven storefront across the Bay Area.
Flywheel Coffee (672 Stanyan St.)
