My Favorite Cafes in San Francisco

Dale Tegman: My favorite. I came here daily when I first moved to SF. The kitchen does an incredible job in a small space, bar offerings are vast, seating in generous outside and in. DJs spin on weekend nights.

Dale Tegman: The tofu scramble is key here. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Dale Tegman: Lots of great live music, an outdoor patio, and excellent cheap Mediterranean food.

Dale Tegman: Best place to work. Power supply at all tables.

Dale Tegman: Fun Haight hangout.

Dale Tegman: A great meeting place on this side of town.

Dale Tegman: I mention this one because it is attached to a lovely independent bookstore...

Dale Tegman: Featured in the New York Times article, "At Last, a $20,000 Cup of Coffee."

Dale Tegman: Teeny tiny little hole in the wall with single serve drip coffee and specialty drinks of the highest quality.

Dale Tegman: Good for study and reading groups. I met here with my 12 person census crew. Splendid elevated seating area, longhouse tables, and cozy cafe tables. Fun staff, too.