Although chef-owner Robert Lam's pan-Asian cuisine is good, it's nearly incidental to the stylish surroundings: beautiful views of the Bay without and a...

This hip, laid-back café is one of the most popular options in the Western Addition area, and the friendly staff and well-chosen house music mean it's as...

Owner Stephen Decker purchased Le Barbizon café in Paris and shipped it to San Francisco one piece at a time. The result, set in an alleyway and resplendent...

Since its transformation into a fully fledged bistro, this bustling spot has become one of the most reliable in the downtown area. The classic...

Named after the Dutch art movement, de Stijl is a small but lively café with sleek decor, pleasant ambience and a wide-ranging menu. Middle Eastern dishes...

Fresh-faced boys and girls crowd Flore's gorgeous patio day and night to check each other out and feast on local favourites (brunch is a must). Deep house...

This unassuming little café is popular for its easy-going atmosphere, good prices and Monday-Friday free wireless internet access. The menu is an assortment...

Located near Union Square, this is a nice, sophisticated spot for recharging the shopping batteries. An annex of the popular Kuleto's Italian Restaurant...

Like the composer after whom the café is named, friendly owner Graziano Lucchese is from Lucca in northern Italy. His welcoming café serves vast sandwiches...

Some say it's the strongest coffee in the city - it's certainly the most coveted, roasted on the premises by three generations of the Azzollini family. ....

This is one of the city's great cafés, a former hangout for Kerouac and Ginsberg and is where Coppola is said to have written the screenplay for The...

A great alternative to boozy nights, this club is home to clean and sober queers. There's a sitting room, a coffee bar and café, a room for board games, a...

This seafood restaurant has an enclosed heated outdoor deck and live piano music. Dishes are well turned out, but not exceptional. No one seems to mind,...

It was pretty daring to locate César right next door to Chez Panisse, but it has more than held its own, despite the competition. It no doubt helps that the...