Ritual Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in San Francisco.

1. Ritual Coffee Roasters

8.7
1026 Valencia St (btwn 21st & Hill St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Dolores Heights · 314 tips and reviews

BommyBommy: New space is bright and shiny but no wi-fi. So happy that they serve song tea here because all of their teas are top-notch.

🚡 Chris M.🚡 Chris Marra: Really bright and nice post renovation. No more WiFi, but that helped me focus.

Rob A.Rob Atkinson: Bright and airy spot with great espresso, pour over, aeropress, and more. Plenty of space for working too, though no WiFi

Saison is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in San Francisco.

2. Saison

8.4
178 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · South Beach · 64 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: Saison might be the consummate San Francisco fine dining experience. Chef Joshua Skenes and partner and wine director Mark Bright describe the Saison experience as “rustic luxury.”

Chi-Chi L.Chi-Chi Liang: The salon area offers both the full tasting menu and a la carte options. Although further away from the open kitchen, it's next to the window so makes for a good bright spot on a nice day!

Wine SpectatorWine Spectator: Saison wine director Mark Bright rapidly built the list from 875 wines to more than 3,000 choices. In a tradition that began with the pop-up, every diner is welcomed with a glass of Krug Champagne. Read more.

Tofino Wines is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in San Francisco.

3. Tofino Wines

8.5
2696 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Laurel Heights-Jordan Park · 5 tips and reviews

Amy B.Amy B: Bright, open space with great wines and service. Beer too! Pick up a bottle (or two) to go.

Catherine G.Catherine G.: A lovely place to spend an evening; the owners are friendly, down-to-earth, and wildly knowledgeable about all things wine. Go there, snag a spot by the windows, and watch the sun set down Geary.

Clay F.Clay Fox: Great selection of wines from all over. Beautiful space. Wines to stay or to take home.

Saint Frank is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in San Francisco.

4. Saint Frank

9.0
2340 Polk St (btwn Union & Green), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Polk Gulch · 200 tips and reviews

Vincent T.Vincent Tang: It's super clean and bright in here and the baristas are amazing. The window seats are great for people-watching. They also carry Worthy Granola! That seals the deal.

Francisco A.Francisco Arteaga: The coffee is good. But the bright clean and comfortable place to enjoy it is what really made it stand out.

Anthony A.Anthony Adams: Neutral, bright and minimal interiors. One of my favorite cafes to work in. Very solid drinks on all accounts and the baristas are always friendly and engaging when busy

Nari is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in San Francisco.

5. Nari

8.9
1625 Post St, San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Japantown · 15 tips and reviews

Minjae L.Minjae Lee: Crispy eggplant curry is a standout. All dishes are bright, pungent, exciting—I loved it. If you're not adventurous and open to new experiences, I'd go elsewhere.

Francis L.Francis Lippens: Fantastic Michelin awarded thai. A true authentic experience with real thai flavours. Must go! The ambiance is a bit crowded.

Kevin K.Kevin Kearney: The squid/pork jowl dish is a must.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in San Francisco.

6. Blue Bottle Coffee

9.0
2 South Park, San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · South Park · 34 tips and reviews

Paul N.Paul Novarese: A little too stuffy ambiance, almost all of their coffees are too bright IMO.

Santiago S.Santiago Suarez Ordoñez: Great coffee at Blue Bottle. Nice bright space. Go for a walk in South Park afterwards

Adam K.Adam K.: Pour overs and espresso drinks are great. Try the New Orleans iced coffee if you have a sweet tooth.

Trader Joe's is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in San Francisco.

7. Trader Joe's

9.0
10 4th Street (Market), San Francisco, CA
Grocery Store · SoMa · 23 tips and reviews

Martha H.Martha Hughes: Love love love the new TJs! It has wider aisles than my neighborhood Trader Joe's on California St. It's bright and new and has everything I want/ So convenient from BART too.

VansiVansi: The frozen Chana Masala is on point. Great for stocking up and eating when you can't be bothered to cook.

LudwigLudwig: You have to go down the escalator because this store is hell.

Juice Shop is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in San Francisco.

8. Juice Shop

8.2
432 Octavia St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Juice Bar · Hayes Valley · 24 tips and reviews

Jake R.Jake Roper: The Bright Green was nutritious and, dare I say, delicious.

Zac W.Zac West: A+ deep green is sweet but delicious. Don't forget to try the weekly special.

PaulinaPaulina: Bottle deposit is $2.

Anina is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in San Francisco.

9. Anina

8.8
482 Hayes St (Octavia Street), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Hayes Valley · 31 tips and reviews

EaterEater: From the team behind adjacent Brass Tacks, Anina is a bright and lively addition to the neighborhood, with a colorful bar and killer patio. There's no food, only great cocktails with a tropical vibe. Read more.

Pavan K.Pavan Kulkarni: Cocktails are amazing. Get the lucila mezcal or the smoky rye ( some madre ) drink.

Mark M.Mark Munro: Loved the punch bowl and patio.

Dog Eared Books is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in San Francisco.

10. Dog Eared Books

9.4
900 Valencia St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Bookstore · Mission District · 43 tips and reviews

A D.A Del: very good selection, bright and sunny store. you'll get lost in here

Ashley Y.Ashley Yue: One of my favourite local bookstores. They stock my favourite food mags and also sell second-hand books too!

CarolineCaroline: Sweet little book shop in the Mission with helpful staff. The selection of used books makes for great browsing but is not the best if you have a particular something in mind.

Rapha Cycle Club is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in San Francisco.

11. Rapha Cycle Club

9.0
2198 Filbert St (Fillmore Street), San Francisco, CA
Bicycle Store · Union Street · 39 tips and reviews

DanDan: Cycle gear, awesome coffee and pastries in a bright, open space, what's not to love? Grab a salted caramel doughnut and take it up to the gallery balcony overlooking the store.

JoshuaJoshua: What is there to say? If you can afford it, you'll love it. Always a great place to catch a race

Steven B.Steven Brewster: They are running Tour de France on a loop on their big screens. Great place to enjoy awesome java with fellow cycling enthusiasts...and do a little shopping too. #tdf

Hotel Caza is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in San Francisco.

12. Hotel Caza

7.8
1300 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA
Hotel · Fishermans Wharf · 4 tips and reviews

Audrey R.Audrey Rotermund: Absolutely beautiful! Really modern & bright - perfect for a family or a quick business trip!

Noah D.Noah DellaPietro: AMAZING hotel! beyond comfortable beds, super nice staff, and nearly right on the water! go check out the big pair of jeans behind the building w/ The Room poster

Jennifer H.Jennifer Heitz: Clean hotel with the most comfortable beds and nice shower.

Souvla is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in San Francisco.

13. Souvla

9.1
531 Divisadero St (btwn Hayes & Fell St), San Francisco, CA
Souvlaki Shop · Panhandle · 58 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The bright split-level back patio at Souvla’s new NoPa location is perfect for alfresco eats and private events—like your next birthday soiree. Read more.

Vivian W.Vivian Wang: Lamp salad with extra meat! Must get the hot sauce and save room for ice cream

Megan AllisonMegan Allison: THAT CHICKEN THO (pro tip: you can get a whole bird to go if you walk in and order before they run out.) Greek wines too, if you're missing Greece (I am). 🇬🇷🍗🍷💯

Jane is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in San Francisco.

14. Jane

8.6
925 Larkin St (at Cedar St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Lower Nob Hill · 65 tips and reviews

Rob S.Rob S: Great coffee, baked goods, sandwiches and salads in a bright and trendy setting. Stark contrast from the druggies, dealers and hoe's just outside. All of which makes this a very hip spot.

Alexander F.Alexander Folsom: Amazing bread and pastries, great salads, great coffee. Perfect neighborhood cafe. Shhh, don’t tell.

Andy V.Andy Vauge 🐼🙃: Bathroom code 9925

Rintaro is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in San Francisco.

15. Rintaro

9.0
82 14th St (at Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Mission District · 73 tips and reviews

MaxMax: Atmospheric Izakaya with bright salads, great yakitori and perfectly chewy udon. Nicely curated sake list.

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Big fan of the tamago dish and the whole, fried fish. My favorite new izakaya in SF! Read more.

Benjamin C.Benjamin Chaykin: Karaage. Dipping ramen.