San Francisco and coffee go together like fragrant freshly ground beans in a high-quality roaster. With our abundant community of caffeine enthusiasts, many premier coffee companies have established their own cutting-edge roasteries right in our SF Bay Area to consistently provide flavorful and complex beans and beverages.
Here is a list of some of the most talented local coffee roasters to know for the next time you need an impressively refined pick-me-up.
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1415 Folsom St / (415) 355-1415 / Website
Located in the heart of the vibrant Folsom District, bright and airy Sextant exudes a boldly adventurous spirit that can be tasted right in their deluxe coffee. Founded by first-generation Ethiopian Kinani Ahmed, Sextant specializes in a distinct roasting that carmelizes their beans to bring out a subtle rich sweetness, the process of which can all be seen in their cute shop's back area with their state-of-the-art equipment.
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1026 Valencia St / (415) 641-1011 / Website
As their name suggests, Ritual's impeccable coffee will have you routinely returning for your daily dose of deliciousness! Founded by talented visionary Eileen Rinaldi, Ritual began in 2005 on Valencia Street with immediate acclaim, now boasting several locations in Napa, the Haight, and most recently, SFO. Whether you visit their flagship when out exploring the Mission, or want a comforting taste on the go at SFO, Ritual's emphasis on inclusivity, sustainably sourced and fair trade coffee will have you feeling at home.
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3629 Taraval St / (415) 571-8052 / Website
Andytown is a women-owned business founded in 2014 with their roastery primely located in the Outer Sunset. Channeling the serene leisure of the nearby beach, Andytown brings the same casual comfort in their three stores and diverse coffee creations. Whether you want a buzz when out on the beach, or crave a cup with a view atop the Salesforce Park, we definitely recommend indulging in their Snowy Plover with whipped cream that feels like you're drinking Karl the Fog!
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270 7th St / (415) 861-1313 / Website
Sightglass's roastery is located in SoMa just adjacent to the Design District, with an absolute masterpiece of an interior. Their spacious warehouse with high ceilings makes for the perfect spot to host both a cafe and their cutting-edge equipment, making it feel like you have a front-row balcony seat to their process. Sightglass was founded in 2009 by brothers Jerad and Justin Morrison simply as a kiosk, with now other locations also in SFMOMA and Divisadero.
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1125 Mariposa St / (415) 780-5424 / Website
Linea's roastery is delightfully perched atop Potrero Hill ready to deliver literal award-winning coffee to their picturesque neighborhood and beyond. Founded by expert barista Andrew Barnett in 2013, Linea can also be found in the Mission serving up environmentally-friendly global coffees that partners with progressive farmers in the fight against climate change.
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375 Valencia St / (415) 896-4289 / Website
Four Barrel was founded by innovative mastermind Jeremy Tooker in 2007 and utilizes a vintage 1957 German roaster to handcraft a coffee taste that's unparalled in both classic taste and technique. With strong partnerships with The Mill and their farms in Latin America, Africa, and Indonesia, Four Barrel excels in being precisely involved with every step of production to ensure a quality experience from their single origin beverages to even the carefully curated in-store music.
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2101 Market St / Website
Verve by co-owners Colby Barr and Ryan O’Donovan once humbly began in a shared sports facility before tremendously expanding to now Palo Alto, Market Street, and even Los Angeles and Japan! Verve also highly values their Farmlevel Initiative, which is their Direct-Trade buying model that highly invests in global coffee communities and the quality of their environments.
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168 2nd St / (510) 653-3394 / Website
Blue Bottle, whether it's in the Ferry Building or any of their downtown and Bay Area locations, is constantly overflowing with an adoring crowd all thanks to James Freeman's innovative care for maximum quality with an iconic minimalist aesthetic. Aside from their divine espresso creations, the NOLA cold brew is a unique and ever-popular choice, bringing some rich New Orleans chicory to the Bay.
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460 Lincoln Ave #10, San Jose / (408) 217-8583 / Website
Chromatic down in the South Bay takes every detail seriously, from carefully sourcing water to produce their legendary light Scandinavian-style roast, to even welding their own tables for a barista competition! Such diligence pays off, having won Metro's best new coffee roaster in 2013 and in 2015, Thrillist's top Bay Area coffee company. If you love a bright light roast, Chromatic is a champion that's so worth the drive down.
Big thanks to these renowned roasters for consistently caffeinating our community with such care and adoration!
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