My Favorite Coffee Shops in San Francisco

With its cool and breezy climate, nothing goes better with the city of San Francisco than a hot cup of java. Alongside the great diversity of food offerings that the Bay Area is lucky to have, they have many great coffee shops that every tourist must try when they visit. They offer everything from just a simple cup of drip coffee to the fancier, custom crafted espresso drinks that have become so popular over the past few decades. Anyone in the area should drive right past those chains and check out one of the three top coffee shops in San Francisco instead.

Four Barrel Coffee

Eugene M on Yelp

Located on Valencia Street, Four Barrell Coffee prides itself on partnering with its suppliers all over the globe. They have offerings from all parts of South America and Africa. A simple cup of their Kenya Guru espresso roast is the perfect, warm accompaniment to a cool, foggy San Francisco morning. They offer wholesale purchases as well for anyone who wants to buy their whole bean offerings and take the tastes of Kenya home with them. They even offer a decaf espresso for those select few who may not be as big of fans of the caffeine kick that most of us are. But nonetheless, this coffee shop has all kinds of coffees and is definitely worth checking out when you're in San Francisco.

What I recommend: Just a hot steaming cup of coffee when it's foggy and cold

Location: 375 Valencia St San Francisco, CA 94103

Ritual Coffee Roasters

Katie Y on Yelp

In business with many locations in the San Francisco, Ritual Coffee Roasters was founded back in 2005. They are committed to offering only the best products from all over the world. My favorite of their offerings is a hot demi mug of their Sweet Tooth single origin espresso. If you happen to be in a hurry, they even offer some instant coffee options for those who need their caffein fix on the go. If you happen to have a special event on the horizon, check out their mobile coffee shop catering options. Whenever I need a strong aesthetic cup of coffe in San Francisco, I always come running back to Ritual Coffee Roasters. It's always consistently delicious!

What I recommend: Dandelion mocha is amazing

Location: 1026 Valencia St San Francisco, CA 94110

Sightglass Coffee

Danny R on Yelp

Roasting only the best coffee beans right on site, Sightglass Coffee also offers plenty of incredible brewing tools so that you can craft the perfect cup right from your own kitchen. This family-owned spot serves only those blends that are in season as part of their commitment to sustainability. If you want to try a few of their options, then I recommend buying their blend coffee trio. If you are looking for a whole bean option, try their organic Crown Point espresso. They even have instant options that are prefect for making a quick cup hot or iced. If you ever want to learn how to create latte art, they're always open to teaching you to make some at home!

What I recommend: Cappuccino and mocha

Location: 270 Seventh St San Francisco, CA 94103

With their commitment to working directly with suppliers and ensuring both humane and sustainable farming conditions, these coffee shops are doing so much more than just brewing up hot coffee for busy San Franciscans. They have been combining their desire to ensure fair treatment of farmers with bringing their robust offerings to the masses. It is no easy task to offer an amazing product by a company that is doing right by those communities that supply it, but the above spots do it quite well. Be sure to pay them a visit the next time you are in the Bay Area.

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