2. Yerba Buena Gardens
9.2
745 Mission St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · SoMa · 153 tips and reviews
Windows Live Photo Gallery: Explore the gardens, which have a variety of great photo opportunities. Try going to the top, above the waterfall. If you’re good, you might be able to capture the reflection of the city in the water.
SFGate: Don't just admire the fountain - walk behind the falls to read inspiring quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. Read more.
K12 Inc: Did you know? Yerba Buena was named in 1835 by English settler William A. Richardson. The name, Spanish for “good herb,” came from the wild mint that grew rampant in the hills. Read more.
3. Sightglass Coffee
9.1
270 7th St (btwn Howard & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 600 tips and reviews
Joel Corpus: The vanilla iced cold brew with almond milk is my go to drink. Amazing!
Danielle Morrill: You'll pay with Square here, because Jack Dorsey is an investor in the shop
Dens: They don't serve tea here. And if you ask, you will be shamed. I think you can order from the coffee bar upstairs if the line is long (tho I haven't tried this top secret tip yet)
4. Blue Bottle Coffee
66 Mint Plaza (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 736 tips and reviews
SFist: The coffee brand single-handedly responsible for establishing a San Francisco style for third-wave coffee shops, Blue Bottle remains a consistant favorite. Don't miss the sandwiches either. Read more.
Eater: The gourmet coffee company has been multiplying throughout the Bay, but as charming as the Hayes Valley original garage outpost is, the Mint Plaza location was BB's coming-out party. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Travel Channel: A great stop for hand-crafted artisanal coffee and small breakfast options. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
5. Cento
372 Ritch St (btwn Townsend & Brannan St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 81 tips and reviews
Ben Ward: Get one of the hump-day special hot dogs from next door! The sausage is great, and he makes pretty fantastic fries.
Garry Tan: Go get some coffee and watch the Web 2.0 nerds hang out on stoops at the alley next to 330 Ritch.
Michael Sippey: Can someone please tell me if I'm supposed to pay when I order my coffee or pay when I get my coffee? Always awkward.
8. Red Door Coffee
7.9
111 Minna St (2nd St.), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 90 tips and reviews
Sam Weller: The crowd is great, trendy and techie . Coffee is good. Wooden benches add this quaint and pleasant spirit. You can sip on your coffee, work on your computer and enjoy paintings on the walls
Bre Lambert: Friendly baristas who know what they're doing. Experts say it's the best iced coffee in the city. Stop by for a cup & stay for the art & hilarious start-up convos you're guaranteed to overhear.
Chris Messina: Pay with Square!
10. Epicenter Cafe
764 Harrison St (btwn 4th St & Lapu Lapu St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 157 tips and reviews
arash m: Amazing lamb sliders, fantastic espresso drinks, & nice friendly employees.
Fast Company: Nestle into a comfy couch at this techie hangout, and you might overhear the next Twitter being born. While you’re at it, order the lamb sliders--they're not a house specialty for nothing.
Rene Pinnell: This is the best coffee shop in SF if you want to work. Free wifi and lots of outlets.