Four Barrel Coffee

The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill


Surprise: the hippest cafe in town is also the friendliest, with upbeat baristas and no outlets or wi-fi to hinder conversation. Drip roasts are complex and powerful; the fruity espresso is an acquired taste. The front-bar, Slow Pour, offers cold coffee in a can and caffeinating crowds mingle in the sunny parklet with bike parking and patio seating.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill attractions

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2. Clarion Alley

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3. Mission Dolores

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4. Dearborn Community Garden

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5. Women's Building

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6. Incline Gallery

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7. Haight Street Art Center

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8. 826 Valencia

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