caffe trieste in north beach is a classic place

philz, either in the mission or the castro – you will feel the coffee again

blue danube

momi and papa toby’s (sp?) – both cool – i live close to the former so that’s where i go more

coffee for/to the people – forget the name there but like philz, strong enough to make a veteran drinker feel the effects

museum cafes are a breed unto themselves and the moma, de young, and legion of honor are all beautiful, when you need a respite from the art

seabiscuit cafe – the salvation of living in the sunset district
no better place than this to spend many hours drinking coffee and writing

muddy waters is okay

i’ll have to think of some more