Four Barrel Coffee

The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill


Surprise: the hippest cafe in town is also the friendliest, with upbeat baristas and no outlets or wi-fi to hinder conversation. Drip roasts are complex and powerful; the fruity espresso is an acquired taste. The front-bar, Slow Pour, offers cold coffee in a can and caffeinating crowds mingle in the sunny parklet with bike parking and patio seating.


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2.12 MILES

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