Philz Coffee

Philz is king of the Bay Area coffee wars, with over a dozen locations in San Francisco alone. The most inviting of the bunch is the Dogpatch location, which also functions as the company’s home office. The happy-go-lucky Philz ethos is evident in the design, from the Warriors and Giants art to the “Cup of Love” lighting. Located directly across from Minnesota Street Project, the cafe is a comfortable place to linger, with floor-to-ceiling windows, long tables, and ample leather couches. Pour over coffee is the specialty—there are over 20 unique blends made from beans from around the world—and each cup is crafted to order according to the customer’s taste. (Try it “Philz way,” medium sweet, with cream.) In addition to coffee, the cafes serve bagels, baked goods from Starter Bakery, sweet and savory toasts, and wraps.