The Cafes of San Francisco: A Guide to the Sights, Sounds, and Tastes of America's Original Cafe Society

This delightful guidebook leads travelers and residents alike on a deliciously caffeinated tour of dozens of the best cafés in the city's varied neighborhoods and the surrounding towns of the San Francisco Bay Area. Each listing includes a descriptive write-up, giving readers a taste of each spot's unique ambience. The cafe guide is illustrated with over 300 black-and-white photographs that capture the feel and atmosphere of the cafés. There are also recipes, stories, vignettes, and profiles of local artists, café owners, and, of course, Bay Area cafe-lovers, including Francis Ford Coppola, comedian Will Durst, and former mayor Willie Brown. Organized by neighborhood, the book offers a walking tour of San Francisco's unique charms and its vibrant and original coffee house scene.