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The Coziest Spots in San Francisco
The Grove is one of The Coziest Spots in San Francisco.

1. The Grove

8.5
690 Mission St (btwn 3rd & Annie St), San Francisco, CA
Café · SoMa · 636 tips and reviews

Heba-I-amHeba-I-am: I had the mexican scramble and it was so delicious! The tortilla chips in there gave it great texture and flavor! Every bite was interesting tbh and you can't say that about many scrambled eggs lol

Zazie is one of The Coziest Spots in San Francisco.

2. Zazie

9.1
941 Cole St (btwn Parnassus Ave & Carl St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Cole Valley · 359 tips and reviews

ShaenaShaena: Delectable everything! Seriously. Split 3 meals amongst friends and it was to die for. We had the eggs florentine, lemon ricotta pancakes and banana pancakes. You can also build your own mimosas!

farm : table is one of The Coziest Spots in San Francisco.

3. farm : table

7.6
754 Post St (btwn Jones & Leavenworth), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Lower Nob Hill · 245 tips and reviews

Vicki T.Vicki Tran: Croissant with egg and bacon. You won't regret it! Seating can be hard to find since it is open seating/first come first serve.

Bourbon & Branch is one of The Coziest Spots in San Francisco.

4. Bourbon & Branch

8.8
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 318 tips and reviews

NatalieNatalie: One of the best speakeasies I've been to! You are completely transporter to the Prohibition Era. Perfect lighting, music, ambiance. Cell phone use is restricted which makes it intimate & sets the mood

Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar is one of The Coziest Spots in San Francisco.

5. Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar

8.8
619 Taylor St (at Cosmo Pl), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 443 tips and reviews

Graham S.Graham Siegel: Favorite sushi in SF. Sit at the bar and order everything off the specials board. If you have to wait for a seat, flag down a server and order a bottle of sake.

Stable Cafe is one of The Coziest Spots in San Francisco.

6. Stable Cafe

9.1
2128 Folsom St (btwn 17th & 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Mission District · 191 tips and reviews

Jessie S.Jessie S: Loved this place to bits. Their outdoor area is perfect for hanging out, reading books, chatting to friends and drinking/eating. Staff are friendly & chatty which just adds to the great atmosphere.

Smuggler's Cove is one of The Coziest Spots in San Francisco.

7. Smuggler's Cove

8.8
650 Gough St (at McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Civic Center · 328 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: One of my favorite bars in America. Amazing tiki drinks that aren't overly sweet. The puka puka served in a huge goblet is always great. Perfect for a date or a group of friends.

Fig & Thistle Wine Bar is one of The Coziest Spots in San Francisco.

8. Fig & Thistle Wine Bar

8.8
313 Ivy St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Hayes Valley · 48 tips and reviews

Jenn M.Jenn Muller: Love this place. Attention to detail is paid to everything. Wine is superb. Owner is a sweetheart. And the bunk bed is awesome! Can't wait to check out cheese plate!

Réveille Coffee Co. is one of The Coziest Spots in San Francisco.

9. Réveille Coffee Co.

4076 18th St (btwn Castro & Hartford St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Castro · 142 tips and reviews

Christopher B.Christopher Bowns: A great space with a plentiful food menu, friendly staff, and good coffee. What a lovely addition to the neighborhood.

Andytown Coffee Roasters is one of The Coziest Spots in San Francisco.

10. Andytown Coffee Roasters

9.3
3655 Lawton St (at 43rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Outer Sunset · 151 tips and reviews
Tartine Bakery is one of The Coziest Spots in San Francisco.

11. Tartine Bakery

9.0
600 Guerrero St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 768 tips and reviews

Karina v.Karina van Schaardenburg: Buy a half loaf of sesame bread and go for a walk with a friend. Rip off chunks of bread while you walk and eat the whole thing before you get home.

Domo Sushi is one of The Coziest Spots in San Francisco.

12. Domo Sushi

8.9
511 Laguna St (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Hayes Valley · 167 tips and reviews

Melon L.Melon L: Very good, very fresh sushi but very limited seating. Get here early or plan to wait at least an hour. When you get seated, order everything, especially the sexy mama, fiesta roll and jalapeño hamachi

Fat Angel Food & Libation is one of The Coziest Spots in San Francisco.

13. Fat Angel Food & Libation

1740 Ofarrell St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Fillmore District · 117 tips and reviews

Mike W.Mike Winston: Perfect for a quiet date night, this cozy restaurant sports an epic wine & beer list along with some incredible comfort food. Don't miss FA’s Chicken Pot Pie and read about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.

The Social Study is one of The Coziest Spots in San Francisco.

14. The Social Study

9.0
1795 Geary Blvd (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Fillmore District · 88 tips and reviews

Amritha P.Amritha Prasad: The music here makes me wanna shake my booty and get some work done. Get the rosé.

Hollow is one of The Coziest Spots in San Francisco.

15. Hollow

1435 Irving St (btwn 15th & 16th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Inner Sunset · 105 tips and reviews

Nikos A.Nikos Antiporda: Small hole in wall coffee shop. Quaint place to go get a cup. They also sell artisan chocolates and other knick knack, just go to the back seating area.

Cotogna is one of The Coziest Spots in San Francisco.

16. Cotogna

9.2
490 Pacific Ave (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Jackson Square · 235 tips and reviews

Ashok L.Ashok Lalwani: Trendy place with a great wine list. Server recommended amazing wines that went well with food and also my prefs. Mushroom, kale & smoked ricotta pizza was delicious. Highly recommend the desserts.

Rich Table is one of The Coziest Spots in San Francisco.

17. Rich Table

8.9
199 Gough St (at Oak St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Lower Haight · 189 tips and reviews

Anna F.Anna Frenkel: Bread, oysters, beets, porcini doughnuts, cauliflower, snow peas, ramps, spaghetti w/ goat cheese, salmon, steak, olive oil cake with strawberries. Oh forget it, just eat everything on the menu.

Plow is one of The Coziest Spots in San Francisco.

18. Plow

9.0
1299 18th St (at Texas St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Potrero Hill · 385 tips and reviews

Luke B.Luke Bornheimer: The brunch potatoes are a must, even if they don't come with your meal. Also, the fried egg sandwich and French toast are phenomenal. Really though, everything is outstanding. You can't go wrong.

Homeroom is one of The Coziest Spots in San Francisco.

19. Homeroom

8.7
400 40th St (at Shafter Ave), Oakland, CA
Mac and Cheese Joint · Temescal · 233 tips and reviews

Jay H.Jay H: Long lines. Get here early. Trendy. All choices are good. Great desserts. Numerous choices of drinks. I ordered creamy mac & cheese added bacon broccoli and topped with toasted bread crumbs.