Cafe Zeb is located on UC Berkeley’s campus in the Law School’s Boalt Hall.  Known for it’s healthy salads and panini sandwiches, Cafe Zeb is a popular place where students and faculty enjoy lunch or a cup of coffee on the outside patio. Like its nearby relatives – Free Speech...

O Cafe is a newly opened coffee shop in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, where global tastes will meet local treats – featuring Brazilian coffees and chocolates as well as locally sourced milk, cheeses and other goods.  O Cafe’s owner, Fernando, is passionate about selling sustainably...

A neighborhood gem for over two years, Catahoula is a local’s coffee paradise, with coffee freshly roasted onsite by the café’s owner, Tim.  Catahoula’s claim to fame is not only the freshly roasted beans – it has also fostered sense of community and camaraderie that keeps customers coming...

“Real Food, Fresh and Fast” represents Cafe Venue’s commitment to providing fast & healthy food at a great price.   All four locally owned and operated locations in San Francisco’s Financial District offer a full breakfast menu and feature open-air kitchens allowing you to observe your...

Campus Grind Cafe is run by an impressive collective effort of students and faculty of the College of Menominee Nation in , a Tribal College on the Menominee Indian Reservation in northeast Wisconsin. The coffee shop is an indigenous business created by two student organizations on the campus. The Campus...

The Free Speech Movement (FSM) Café is centrally located at the entrance to UC Berkeley’s Moffitt Library and offers indoor and terrace seating. The menu is a manifestation of the ideals inherent in the Free Speech Movement and its soups, salads and sandwiches are made with local, sustainable or organic...

Caffé Strada has been a staple of the UC Berkeley campus for many years.  Filled students studying, faculty members chatting or locals meeting up with friends, many customers enjoy their coffee and goodies under the gazebo or in the shaded patio.  Caffé Strada is known for its “Strada Bianca”...

Opened in 2010, Remedy Coffee has quickly become a neighborhood favorite in Oakland’s Temescal area.  Not only does Remedy serve delicious coffee from Ritual Roasters, but the café features home-baked goodies and locally sourced ingredients and foods.  The café’s space is very welcoming, well...

Not only a bakery, the locally owned Bread Workshop café offers coffee and a selection of fresh-baked pastries and breads, as well as healthy, sustainable foods for dine-in or take-away.  Known as an advocate for sustainable foods and practices, the Bread Workshop considers many aspects of sustainability...

Cafe Gabriela recently opened in downtown Oakland and is quickly gaining a fan base.  The cafe’s owners are very committed to supporting local suppliers and they serve up yummy Blue Bottle coffee and pastries and vegan treats from different local bakeries.  Cafe Gabriela is quickly becoming renowned...

Actual Cafe is a new addition to Oakland, located at the corner of Alcatraz and San Pablo.  One step inside this cafe and you get the feeling that you are welcome – whether you entered on two feet, two wheels or one wheel.  The bike-friendly nature of Actual is impressive – with an awesome...

Wicked Grounds is San Francisco’s first and only kink cafe and boutique.  They show that kink,  great coffee and green business practices can and should intersect naturally!  As WG’s website says, this cafe is “open to EVERYONE who is open minded enough not to be offended by the...

Borderlands Cafe recently opened it’s doors and is adjacent to and shares owners with the popular Borderlands Books.  The new cafe is a bright addition to the neighborhood, with big windows, beautiful wooden floors and comfortable seating.  The cafe boasts yummy simple foods, great coffee and...

Dolores Park Cafe is located at 501 Dolores Street at the corner of 18th Street in the Mission District of San Francisco.  Dolores Park Cafe has been an integral part of the neighborhood since 1997, and has a warm, open aesthetic coupled with an extensive menu of fresh and organic food as well as locally...

Duboce Park Cafe is located at 2 Sanchez, at the corner of Duboce in San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood.  Duboce Park Cafe is known for it’s lovely outside seating area, big windows and nice combination of food and drink.  Duboce Cafe shares owners with Dolores Park cafe, and there are...

Located in San Francisco’s Financial District at 81 Freemont Street, Powersource cafe is a vegan-friendly, mostly organic eatery, offering breakfast, lunch, juices, and smoothies. They also offer direct trade coffee from Barefoot Coffee Roasters.Powersource Cafe is certified by the San Francisco...

Located in San Francisco’s SOMA district, at 764 Harrison St., between 3rd and 4th (right next to Whole Foods). Epicenter Café serves Barefoot Coffee Roasters gourmet coffee and espresso, fresh baked pastries, and artisanal food for breakfast and lunch. They offer an evening service which...

Velo Rouge Cafe is located in the Inner Richmond of San Francisco at 798 Arguello Blvd (at McAllister), near Golden Gate Park. Velo Rouge serves up delicious food, coffee and also offers beer and wine. It’s a bicycle lover’s paradise, too!Velo Rouge is certified by the San Francisco Green...

Cafe Que Tal is at 1005 Guerrero Street (at 22nd) in the Mission District of San Francisco.  A lovely cafe, with homemade soups and salads, a cozy atmosphere and a famous mexican mocha.  A true neighborhood favorite among locals.  There’s no website for Que Tal, but you can call the cafe at...

Ritual Roasters’ Bayview location is the ultimate atmosphere for world class coffee.  Located at 1634 Jerrold Ave inside Flora Grubb Gardens, you can sip your sublime drink amidst towering palm trees and dozens of other plants and trees – all for sale in this airy, gorgeous garden store.http://www.ritualcoffeeroasters.com

Ritual Roasters in the Mission District of San Francisco is located at 1026 Valencia street. Ritual brought top notch coffee to this neighborhood a few years ago and their fan base is huge and well-deserved. This cafe is spacious and full of activity, with excellent baked goods (including many vegan...

Nomad Cafe is Oakland’s original eco-friendly community cafe. Located 6500 Shattuck at 65th near the Berkeley border, Nomad is a neighborhood favorite, serving many local and organic foods and organic gourmet coffee and teas. Stop by Nomad for live music and other evening events as well.Nomad...

Mission Pie is a corner café, bakery, and neighborhood gathering place located at the corner of Mission and 25th Street in the Mission District of San Francisco. Their seasonally shifting menu of pies, baked good and light savory fare focuses on the produce of nearby farms that employ organic and sustainable...

Coffee to the People is located at 1206 Masonic Ave (near Haight) in San Francisco and is a favorite gathering place in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. CTTP offers a comfortable, inspirational space outside of home and work where you can unwind, think, read, talk, debate, create, and hang out. They...

Bernie’s Cafe is located in San Francisco’s Noe Valley at 3966 24th Street (between Sanchez & Noe) and is a local’s haven with great coffee, baked goods and a welcoming atmosphere. There’s something for everyone at Bernie’s, which is situated on the ground floor of...

Awaken Cafe  is in downtown Oakland at 414 14th Street (between Broadway & Franklin) next to the 12th Street BART stop.  With its ongoing exhibits of work from local artists, the cafe serves as a gallery as well, and is a fabulous place to sit alone or with friends while enjoying Awaken’s...

(Open to CIIS students, faculty & staff only). Located in the California Institute of Integral Studies, the CIIS cafe integrates environmental responsibility into all of its operations, and serves as a positive role model and space for the school’s community.

Local 123 opened in Berkeley in the spring of 2009, at  2049 San Pablo Ave (near the corner with University Ave.), much to the delight of Berkeley residents. With a large, bright space, outdoor seating and top-notch made to order coffee – Local 123 is a place to stop and stay awhile. They also...

Noci Gelato is the real deal – serving up authentic and delicious Italian gelato, espresso and panini. Located at 17 east Blithedale ave. in Mill Valley, Noci has a local following that can’t resist their high quality goods and use of organic ingredients. It’s friendly atmosphere...

Urban Bread is a bright cafe in the Castro, located at 3901 18th Street (at Sanchez), where you can enjoy excellent coffee and tea in a relaxed atmosphere inside or out on the sidewalk. Of course, there is plenty of bread to choose from, along with mini pizzas, soups and other treats.