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8-19-14 Barista Trip
Blue Bottle Coffee is one of 8-19-14 Barista Trip.

1. Blue Bottle Coffee

66 Mint Plaza (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 736 tips and reviews

Fast CompanyFast Company: This cafe is like second home to the techies hammering away at nearby co-working spaces, such as Hub SoMa. Come prepared to wait for your coffee--and strike up a conversation.

Sightglass Coffee is one of 8-19-14 Barista Trip.

2. Sightglass Coffee

9.2
270 7th St (btwn Howard & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 600 tips and reviews
Bi-Rite Creamery is one of 8-19-14 Barista Trip.

3. Bi-Rite Creamery

9.2
3692 18th St (at Dolores St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission Dolores · 688 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: We're fans of the salted carmel ice cream and Sam's Sundae--chocolate ice cream with bergamot olive oil, maldon sea salt and whipped cream.

Smitten Ice Cream is one of 8-19-14 Barista Trip.

4. Smitten Ice Cream

432 Octavia St #1A (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Hayes Valley · 344 tips and reviews
Mission Pie is one of 8-19-14 Barista Trip.

5. Mission Pie

2901 Mission St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Mission District · 181 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: We love the tart Mixed Berry Pie, and the Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, an excellent combination of sweet and slightly sour, made irresistible by a crumbly top. Read more.

Humphry Slocombe is one of 8-19-14 Barista Trip.

6. Humphry Slocombe

9.1
2790 Harrison St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission District · 375 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Hard to go wrong at this ice cream spot known for its inventive flavors, but Vietnamese Coffee and Secret Breakfast are two menu staples for a reason. Sundaes are worth the splurge.

Dynamo Donut & Coffee is one of 8-19-14 Barista Trip.

7. Dynamo Donut & Coffee

8.9
2760 24th St (at Hampshire St), San Francisco, CA
Donut Shop · Mission District · 191 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Go to dynamo to try unique flavors like quince or cardamom, and get a cup of Four Barrel Coffee.

Mercury Cafe is one of 8-19-14 Barista Trip.

8. Mercury Cafe

7.8
201 Octavia St (btwn Lily St & Page St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Lower Haight · 86 tips and reviews

Mimi K.Mimi King: Their home made organic strawberry scones are amazing. Great art by Dr. Hal on walls. The owner plays great old punk.

Ritual Coffee Roasters is one of 8-19-14 Barista Trip.

9. Ritual Coffee Roasters

8.7
1026 Valencia St (btwn 21st & Hill St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Dolores Heights · 315 tips and reviews

Doc P.Doc Pop: This place is all about the uber-baristas, so stick with lattes & cappuccinos. Skip the ice coffee (which is often bitter and full of grinds) and the house coffee.

Swensen's Ice Cream is one of 8-19-14 Barista Trip.

10. Swensen's Ice Cream

8.8
1999 Hyde St (at Union St.), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Russian Hill · 90 tips and reviews

Shirley L.Shirley Liu: Try the Fresh Banana and Swiss Orange Chip flavors

CoffeeShop is one of 8-19-14 Barista Trip.

11. CoffeeShop

8.7
3139 Mission St (@ Precita), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Bernal Heights · 56 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: It's a hidden gem in the Lower Mission. Their cold-brewed ice-coffees come with ice-cubes made of coffee. Yeah. Outdoor seating. Also, free wifi - pw: coffeeshop

Four Barrel Coffee is one of 8-19-14 Barista Trip.

12. Four Barrel Coffee

9.1
375 Valencia St (btwn 14th St & 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission District · 507 tips and reviews

SFBARTSFBART: It's only a few blocks from the 16th Mission BART Station. Great coffee AND tunes on vinyl - actual LPs on a record-playing machine, old-school! Read more.

The Mill is one of 8-19-14 Barista Trip.

13. The Mill

9.1
736 Divisadero St (btwn Grove St & Fulton St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Alamo Square · 378 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Totally nuts about their homemade bread toasted with almond butter. Read more.

Hayes Valley Bakeworks is one of 8-19-14 Barista Trip.

14. Hayes Valley Bakeworks

8.3
550 Gough St (btwn Fulton & Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Civic Center · 22 tips and reviews