The Cafes of San Francisco

Café culture has long played an integral role in San Francisco's history and cosmopolitan lifestyle. This delightful guidebook leads travelers and residents alike on a deliciously caffeinated tour of dozens of the best cafés in the city's varied neighborhoods and its surrounding towns. Each listing includes a brief, pithy write-up, giving readers a taste of each spot's unique ambience. Most entries are illustrated with black-and-white photographs that capture the feel and atmosphere of the café. There are also recipes, menus, vignettes, and profiles of local artists, café owners, and, of course, Bay Area coffee-lovers, including Francis Ford Coppola, comedian Will Durst, and former mayor Willie Brown. Organized by neighborhood, the book offers a walking tour of San Francisco's unique charms and its vibrant and growing coffee house scene.