Who doesn’t love a good cup of coffee? In honor of National Coffee Day on September 29, WalletHub recently came out with a list of the best coffee cities in the United State and ‘the city by the bay’ tops the list! That’s right, the best coffee city is San Francisco!
These days coffee is big business. People have their go-to drinks, such as lattes, cafe au laits, black coffees, mochas, and more. Whether you enjoy a rich espresso, a creamy latte, or good ol’ black coffee, we bet you’ll find coffees you like in the city of coffee– San Francisco!
To identify the top coffee cities, WalletHub conducted a comprehensive analysis of the 100 largest cities, considering a dozen key factors that gauge the coffee enthusiast's experience.
San Francisco topped this list as the best coffee city in the United States. Several other Northern California cities made the list! Oakland came in at 8, Sacramento came in at 19, and Fremont at 25.
The WalletHub data also revealed some other interesting coffee facts. They collected data about the cost of a bag of coffee. Several Northern California cities made the “most expensive” list of cities.
With San Francisco coming in first as the most expensive Northern California city to purchase a bag of coffee, followed by Fremont, Stockton, and then Oakland. They also collected data about the average cost of a cappuccino, and no Northern California cities made the list of the most or least expensive.
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So, what are the must-visit coffee shops in San Francisco?
We’ve written about unique coffee shops in the city, as well as the best coffee shops. Take a trip to the city and go on a little coffee tour and see for yourself which ones you enjoy most.
Philz Coffee began in San Francisco and has 13 locations in San Francisco alone, plus many more throughout California. They specialized in customized, pour-over coffees.
Reveille Coffee started as a coffee truck located in Jackson Square in San Francisco, and today they have many cafes throughout the Bay Area. Stop by their cafe on Chestnut Street to enjoy a coffee on their outdoor patio.
Four Barrel Coffee, located in the Mission District, is a modern cafe with exposed beams and lots of seating.
Order a latte to-go and stroll around the Mission District. Other San Francisco favorites include Blue Bottle, Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters, and Sightglass Coffee.
For some history and ambiance, visit Cafe Trieste in North Beach. If you visit the city on a sunny day, make the most of it by grabbing a to-go coffee at Goody Cafe and walking west towards Crissy Field and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Before entering Golden Gate Park for a day of exploring and museum hopping, grab a cup of coffee at Flywheel Coffee Roasters, a popular family-owned coffee shop right near the east side of the park.
Coffee shops aren’t just places to enjoy coffee. They serve as places to meet colleagues, have a date, or spend the afternoon working on your laptop. So, take a trip to San Francisco and try one of the amazing coffee shops in the city. Can’t take a trip? You can buy some of the coffees online. Tell us, what is your favorite coffee drink?
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