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Sightglass Coffee

About Sightglass Coffee

Sightglass Coffee is an independent coffee and tea business in San Francisco, offering worldly coffees in a modern setting at 270 7th St, San Francisco, CA 94103. With an on-site roaster and espresso bar, it provides a welcoming place to enjoy carefully prepared coffee alongside a varied selection of food and drink.

Whether you are stopping in for a quick bite, meeting someone for breakfast or brunch, or taking time to enjoy lunch and dessert, Sightglass Coffee offers a flexible setting for different occasions.

The menu includes coffee, comfort food, organic dishes, prepared foods, small plates, quick bites, and vegan options. Customers can choose from dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services, while seating and table service make it suitable for both relaxed meals and casual coffee visits.

Sightglass Coffee is also a practical choice for solo dining and working on a laptop, with a casual, trendy atmosphere that fits comfortably into the pace of San Francisco.

Rated 4.40 out of 5 based on 3,415 customer reviews, Sightglass Coffee is known for great coffee and local specialty offerings. The space includes a bar on site, gender-neutral toilets, and a restroom, and reservations are accepted for added planning convenience. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, toilet, and car park.

Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. To learn more or plan a visit, call +1 415-463-1673.

★★★★☆ 4.40 rating (3415 reviews)
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More Than Just Coffee

Every cup we serve is a small moment of joy, carefully crafted by passionate baristas who care about your experience.

  • Free WiFi
  • Cozy Seating
  • Pet Friendly
  • Local Roasters

Reviews

From our beloved regulars

Juju C

Juju C

7 months ago

Really cool spot! I got the matcha which was fine but nothing special. My sister got the chocolate croissant which was SUPER airy and delicious. Tastes like it was from France.

Ahmed Jaber

Ahmed Jaber

year ago

Visited them twice and loved their roasted beans (the dine in flat white coffee was ok and it could be better). The rating is marked for their nicely roasted beans, of which we bought Kenya and Blend for home serving. Both had great tasting coffee notes. I also liked their “everything croissant” (stuffed with cream cheese and green onions). They sell cookies and muffins. Thanks for the polite and welcoming team.

Timothy Colvin (Tim)

Timothy Colvin (Tim)

8 months ago

Trendy coffee shop with the atmosphere of your "local dive". Bathed in natural light and with ample space to spread out and work, this industrial loft has nailed multi-purpose. Try all of their flagship roasts to keep it exciting, but I recommend Blueboon as a staple. Also love their croissants. Pictured is the Pistachio Berry croissant. It's perfection.

Hadleigh Painter

Hadleigh Painter

6 months ago

Super cool spot! I am so glad that I finally got to check it out. I definitely want to go back to enjoy the upstairs space and get some work done. Their breakfast burrito was a little small but I love how it is crispy/ crunchy (and would order it again). I want to try more of the menu

Dristin Rose

Dristin Rose

3 months ago

You feel like you’re part of their community the moment you walk in. They are roasting the coffee right in front of you. You can sit and watch while you enjoy whatever you have ordered. Try their Vanilla Paste Latte with vanilla made in-house! Will definitely be returning here on my San Francisco visits!

Aayushi Trivedi

Aayushi Trivedi

5 months ago

Stopped by very early in the morning and the space had a calm, relaxed vibe that made it a perfect start to the day. Ordered their iced brown butter miso caramel latte along with the almond financier and a curry potato boureka puff. While almond financier was my personal favorite, that entire sweet savory combo paired beautifully and would highly recommend it! The coffee shop itself is impressively spacious, with plenty of seating throughout and an entire upstairs level for dine-in. It’s the kind of place where everyone can easily find their own cozy nook to settle into, whether you’re catching up on work or just enjoying a coffee break. Only street parking is available and it was easy to find a spot during the early hours.

Kristina Femal

Kristina Femal

4 months ago

Gorgeous space, high quality brew, and friendly staff. It gets very busy on weekends but there are two floors for ample seating. A great place to ask coffee questions to staff, since they love to chat and be helpful. Not a great location though, definitely don't travel north of this cafe since that's basically Tenderloin (unsafe). I always walk in from Folsom.

Manny

Manny

3 months ago

Sightglass is already one of my favorite coffee brands in the city, but I hadn’t visited their 7th Street flagship until a recent meetup with some collaborators for a work chat. The space is incredibly immersive. The coffee bar is situated in the center-back of the warehouse, which means you literally walk right through their production operations to order. I loved watching them roast beans on the perimeter of the floor, and I even got to see them bagging up orders destined for other well know SF establishments. We took our coffees up to the huge seating area on the mezzanine level above, which overlooks the entire floor (I attached a couple of videos so you can see the layout). Be aware that there is no customer Wi-Fi and no power outlets. This is intentionally designed as an 'offline' space. Honestly, I really appreciated the digital disconnect—it made it the perfect environment for an engaged, face-to-face conversation.

Stephen Heptig

Stephen Heptig

2 months ago

Very cool roastery and coffee shop with light food. I’ve had excellent espresso, cortados, and lattes here. The building has a very wood/iron industrial feel and lots of days they are actively roasting right in the middle of the store. It feels like you get to sneak in and have a cup of coffee in the middle of a full coffee roasting operation.

Nil

Nil

month ago

Great cafe with a nice vibe, good background music, and plenty of seating across two floors. The coffee and matcha were both really good. The upstairs is a popular spot for people working or studying on their laptops. The only downside was parking. It was very hard to find a spot, and the surrounding area didn’t feel as comfortable as some other neighborhoods.

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

Service options

  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Organic dishes
  • Prepared foods
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid street parking
  • Difficult to find a space

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We'd love to see you! Stop by for your favorite drink or to try something new.

Location

270 7th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States

Hours

Closed · Sunday 7 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM-5 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM-5 PM
Friday 6:30 AM-5 PM
Saturday 7 AM-5 PM
Sunday 7 AM-5 PM
Monday 6:30 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM-5 PM
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