Cups and Cakes is one of The 11 Best Places for Italian Ices in SoMa, San Francisco.

1. Cups and Cakes

7.4
451 9th St (btwn Harrison & Bryant St), San Francisco, CA
Cupcake Shop · SoMa · 15 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Try the Coconut S'mores Cupcake - coconut cake topped with chocolate ganache and toasted marshmallow. The coconut flavor is brilliant in combination with the chocolate and toasty marshmallow flavor. Read more.

Daniel K.Daniel K: Everything here is yummy!!!

Alex B.Alex Bosworth: Cupcakes for bitcoins is very cool

Yerba Buena Gardens is one of The 11 Best Places for Italian Ices in SoMa, San Francisco.

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 GalleryWindows 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.

SFGateSFGate: Don't just admire the fountain - walk behind the falls to read inspiring quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. Read more.

K12 IncK12 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.

Sightglass Coffee is one of The 11 Best Places for Italian Ices in SoMa, San Francisco.

3. Sightglass Coffee

9.1
270 7th St (btwn Howard & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 600 tips and reviews

Joel C.Joel Corpus: The vanilla iced cold brew with almond milk is my go to drink. Amazing!

Danielle M.Danielle Morrill: You'll pay with Square here, because Jack Dorsey is an investor in the shop

DensDens: 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)

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of The 11 Best Places for Italian Ices in SoMa, San Francisco.

4. Blue Bottle Coffee

66 Mint Plaza (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 736 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: 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.

EaterEater: 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 ChannelTravel Channel: A great stop for hand-crafted artisanal coffee and small breakfast options. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

Cento is one of The 11 Best Places for Italian Ices in SoMa, San Francisco.

5. Cento

372 Ritch St (btwn Townsend & Brannan St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 81 tips and reviews

Ben W.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 T.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 S.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.

Freshroll Vietnamese Rolls & Bowls is one of The 11 Best Places for Italian Ices in SoMa, San Francisco.

6. Freshroll Vietnamese Rolls & Bowls

7.9
157 4th St (btwn Mission and Howard St), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · SoMa · 102 tips and reviews

Jenny L.Jenny Lum: Healthy and delicious! Try the Freshrolls with crispy goodness and the Vietnamese vinaigrette. Iced tea is pretty refreshing too!

Rachel L.Rachel Levy: You don't have to get the same protein on all 3 rolls!

Fong C.Fong Chin: Must get taro chips!!

Special Xtra is one of The 11 Best Places for Italian Ices in SoMa, San Francisco.

7. Special Xtra

7.7
46 Minna St (btwn 1st & 2nd St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 68 tips and reviews

Henry W.Henry Wu: Cute streetside coffee shop. Expertly crafted concoctions. Try the Macau iced coffee.

Will S.Will Spurzem: Blue bottle hand-drip!!

Justin T.Justin Tsui: The Macau (Uncle Kirk special) is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. Try it with an extra espresso shot if you're bold enough

Red Door Coffee is one of The 11 Best Places for Italian Ices in SoMa, San Francisco.

8. Red Door Coffee

7.9
111 Minna St (2nd St.), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 90 tips and reviews

Sam W.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 L.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 M.Chris Messina: Pay with Square!

Prima Cafe is one of The 11 Best Places for Italian Ices in SoMa, San Francisco.

9. Prima Cafe

6.6
215 Fremont St Ste 5B (btwn Howard and Folsom), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 11 tips and reviews

Sam W.Sam Weller: Their lollypop type chocolate cakes are awesome!

Abdel A.Abdel Achaibou: The best coffe shop in San Francisco

Daphne Y.Daphne Yuan: Cutest barista ever! ;)

Epicenter Cafe is one of The 11 Best Places for Italian Ices in SoMa, San Francisco.

10. Epicenter Cafe

764 Harrison St (btwn 4th St & Lapu Lapu St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 157 tips and reviews

arash m.arash m: Amazing lamb sliders, fantastic espresso drinks, & nice friendly employees.

Fast CompanyFast 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 P.Rene Pinnell: This is the best coffee shop in SF if you want to work. Free wifi and lots of outlets.

Astronaut Cafe is one of The 11 Best Places for Italian Ices in SoMa, San Francisco.

11. Astronaut Cafe

428 11th St, San Francisco, CA
Café · SoMa · 1 tip

Bennett W W.Bennett W Wong: Blue Bottle Coffee