The Emerald Lounge feels like stepping into a secret corner of San Francisco’s past — but with way better coffee. It’s intimate, stylish, and full of charm: perfect for grabbing a specialty drink, snapping some photos under the gorgeous lobby architecture, and feeling like you’ve found something nobody else knows about yet. If you love cafés with personality (and a story), this is the spot to check out next.
Cento Coffee feels like a secret club for people who know where the good stuff is hidden. You walk in expecting an office building — and end up inside a stylish, architectural coffee retreat complete with motorcycles, world-class espresso, and a refreshingly different downtown vibe. If you’re attending a Center for Architecture + Design event or tour, or just want a quick caffeine fix that’s anything but ordinary, this is your spot. Petite coffee counter serving java & pastries in a contemporary space with quirky decor & a relaxed vibe.
Chapel Coffee is San Francisco’s newest café, offering a modern yet intimate setting for coffee lovers in the Financial District & Chinatown area. Whether you’re grabbing a quick cortado before work or enjoying a slow-brewed pour-over, this new café is set to become a local favorite. Hip little coffee shop serving Four Barrel coffee & other caffeinated drinks, plus pastries.