Artisanal Coffee Shop Tour in San Francisco, USA

• Chinatown Address: 1030 St.,
• Distance from the Airport: 17 miles 
• Driving Time: 26 minutes 

Inner Richmond: 

• Chinatown Address: 1737 Balboa St.,
• Distance from the Airport: 15 miles 
• Driving Time: 22 minutes 

Try out their signature drinks such as Tasting Flight and the Espresso Tonic. Tasting flight is a mixture of the 3 features of today’s coffee or a coffee that is prepared in 3 different ways. The Espresso tonic is a mixture of espresso, ice, lemon, and tonic water. The shop also offers consulting services for those wanting to learn more about coffee or put up their shop. They also have a mobile espresso bar car that you can rent out. In addition, they have an office coffee program offering coffee subscriptions and equipment outfitting.   

• Address: 115 Sansome St.,
• Distance from the Airport: 14 miles
• Driving Time: 18 minutes 

These coffee shops have plenty of branches across San Francisco. The kiosk at Hayes Valley is considered their first-ever physical store. Although it already has plenty of branches, it remains a company-owned brand. Try Belle Donovan, a mixture of raspberry, chocolate, and molasses. 

• Address: 1026 Valencia St.,
• Distance from the Airport: 15 miles 
• Driving Time: 18 minutes 

Take your Avis Car Rental and head to Valencia St. and order their single-origin coffee. Have a go with their Awards Seasonal Espresso or their Eucalipto, Brasil. They also offer canned coffee, perfect for those who are always moving. 

• Address: 375 Valencia St.,
• Distance from the Airport: 13 miles 
• Driving Time: 16 minutes 

You may want to try out their Rwanda Tumba or their Decaf Ethiopia Mi’Irabi for some unique coffee blends. Other blends  worth trying are the Mexico Silvia Hernandez and Honduras Yojoa Soe. Apart from selling coffee, they also offer classes. Gift certificates and brew guides are also available. 

• Address: 1302 El Camino Real. Menlo Park. 
• Distance from the Airport: 19 miles 
• Driving Time: 20 minutes 

Drive your rental car to San Francisco Airport and head to Menlo Park. This coffee shop is proudly owned by a group of women entrepreneurs. Have a go with their Decaf Guatemala Esquipulas and their Perú Satipo Finca Tasta. The cold brew blend is also a must-try  

• Address: 687 Geary St.,
• Distance from the Airport: 19 miles 
• Driving Time: 30 minutes 

Try out their Mother Tongue Yummy Decaf from Jinotega Nicaragua or their Saint Frank Little Brother Espresso. The espresso offers a hint of cherry, citrus, and some dark chocolates. You may want to pair them with their best-selling toast. What’s even better is that they offer gluten-free options on all their toasts. If you are hosting an event, they also offer mobile espresso bars adding life to the occasion. 

• Address: 2340 Polk St, San Francisco
• Distance from the Airport: 15 miles 
• Driving Time: 21 minutes 

The coffee shop’s name was derived not only from the city of San Francisco but all from St. Francis too. According to the owner, their coffee is similar to St. Francis’ trait which may seem simple and ordinary on the outside but it’s very special on the inside. Their coffee selections are sourced from Kenya, Honduras, Guatemala, and Burundi. 

• Address: 736 Divisadero St,
• Distance from the Airport: 14 miles 
• Driving Time: 18 minutes 

The Mill offers a nice selection of toast such as Cinnamon Sugar, Avocado Mash, and Egg-in-a-hole. You can also grab coffee from their selection including Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kenya, El Salvador, La Banda, and Hunda Oli. They also offer pastries, fresh baked bread, and fresh milled flour. 

• Address: 317 Johnson St, Sausalito
• Distance from the Airport: 32 miles 
• Driving Time: 24 minutes 

You can choose some gourmet coffee from this shop. There are about 11 hand-picked blends that you can try out. They also offer hand-made syrups and drip pour-over coffees namely Sumatra, Colombia, and Ethiopia. 

These are just a few artisanal coffee shops that San Francisco prides itself on. When you are in the city, try out some of them. These are also excellent gifts you can bring home to your loved ones.  

Disclaimer: This article was sponsored by Avis Car Rental