186 Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee In Downtown / Union Square

186 restaurants available nearby

1. The Post Room

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 30 times today

In the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square, a new Mediterranean-inspired bar and lounge called The Post Room is nestled inside the historic Beacon Grand and overlooking the hotel’s grand lobby, the vibrant social venue will serve breakfast through supper every day, with brunch served on weekends and complemented by a dazzling live music program.

2. The Parthenon

4.6

Exceptional(43)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 31 times today

Welcome to The Parthenon, your gateway to the authentic flavors of Greece nestled in the heart of San Francisco. As a Mediterranean Wine Bar and Mezes, we offer a rich tapestry of Greek culinary delights that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed Greek islands.Our menu is a celebration of traditional Greek cuisine, with a contemporary twist.Pair your meal with a selection from our Mediterranean Wine Bar, and don't forget to save room for our delectable sides, including Greek Fries and Garlic Fries.

3. The Cavalier

4.6

Exceptional(1734)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 20 times today

The Cavalier is a London-inspired brasserie, located adjacent to Hotel Zetta in San Francisco's SoMA neighborhood. The upscale British influenced restaurant is brought to you by Executive Chef Jennifer Puccio, managing partner James Nicholas, and award winning San Francisco designer, Ken Fulk. The 135-seat restaurant is divided into four unique, intimate spaces: the Blue Bar, Main Dining Room, Wine Stables, and Rail Car. The interior is designed with deep leather banquettes, polished brass, zinc and white marble, lending a posh and sultry feel.

4. Cable 55

3.9

Excellent(22)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown / Union Square

In the heart of San Francisco’s popular neighborhood at Market and Fifth, the contemporary Cable 55 restaurant is found in the sleek Parc 55 San Francisco - a Hilton Hotel, offering tourists and residents a stylish venue and delicious change of pace from rich American classics by infusing them with a light, local flair. As a Surfrider Foundation Ocean Friendly Restaurant, Cable 55 is dedicated to sustainably serving you.

5. Cafe de la Presse

4.5

Awesome(1904)

Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 7 times today

For centuries, cafes the world over have provided patrons with entertainment that draws on all walks of life. In these gathering places of art, politics, fashion, and everyday events, cafe-goers partake in a unique convergence of eclectic culture and traditional cuisine. Parisian-inspired Cafe de la Presse continues the trend with international literature, classic fare, and the age-old pastime of dining, relaxing, and conversing in a vibrant atmosphere.

6. Dirty Habit

4.3

Awesome(836)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 1 time today

Our bar-centric concept plays host to a vivid social scene and creative craft cocktail menu with an emphasis on rare brown spirits. In a prime location perched five floors above the streets of the developing high-tech start-up epicenter in SOMA, Dirty Habit serves as an intimate hideaway for locals seeking inventive offerings and a sociable dining atmosphere, both inside the restaurant and on the spacious, heated outdoor dining room.

7. Rise Over Run

4.2

Awesome(189)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 6 times today

Gaze out over sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline at Rise Over Run, the lush outdoor rooftop and indoor solarium at the LINE San Francisco. Share a South East Asian inspired cocktail — by local legend Danny Louie — or snack on American Asian food offerings of Executive Chef Morgan Depaulo.Walk-ins are welcomed and encouraged! Reservations are nice, too.

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8. Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar

4.2

Awesome(2668)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 8 times today

Since 1995, Zingari has been recognized as the exquisite hidden gem in San Francisco Union Square. Zingari is the perfect place for you to restore and feel at home with your guests. Sip your Spritz or Negroni while you dine on Pappardelle and Ossobuco. Indulge in proper cicchetti or Italian tapas, fresh house-made pastas, and an interesting selection of raw, roasted or grilled meats and fish. The aperitivo bar and wine shop fun Italian classic cocktails and fantastic Italian wines. Private dining is an adventure and available in all of our elegant and modern dining rooms. Dining with live music is an experience available exclusively in the Artist Room. Gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan selections are available. Zingari has been recognized as one of the best restaurants for private dining in San Francisco, best restaurants with vegetarian selection in San Francisco, and best coffee wine lounges in San Francisco. From Italy with love. All welcome.

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9. bota tapas and paella bar

4.4

Awesome(934)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 12 times today

Bota is an authentic Spanish style tapas and paella bar located in the heart of Union Square in San Francisco. A place to go to share food, savor rustic flavors and enjoy Spanish wine in a casual, yet chic, environment. Inspired by the concept behind our name “BOTA”, a vessel to share wine with the people around you.

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10. MKT Restaurant and Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1258)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 14 times today

MKT Restaurant Bar at Four Seasons San Francisco features seafood and steak in a retro urban-chic atmosphere in the SoMa district.

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186 restaurants available nearby

1. The Post Room

2. The Parthenon

3. The Cavalier

4. Cable 55

5. Cafe de la Presse

6. Dirty Habit

7. Rise Over Run

8. Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar

9. bota tapas and paella bar

10. MKT Restaurant and Bar

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