The Coffee Movement is a treat. The Nob Hill cafe is a little slice of minimal specialty coffee goodness. But its second, more spacious outpost opened in 2022, transforms the brand into a true destination. The city’s best baristas cut their teeth at this cafe; Circle Chan, a barista here, placed fifth at the United States Barista Championship in 2025, coached by Coffee Movement co-founder and former competitor Reef Bessette. Visit the Coffee Movement and taste the drinks and experiences that inevitably shape cafe culture on the West Coast.
A proper visitation to the city’s Avenues, the storied and much-slept on half of the city. Focus on the coffee while you’re here, then walk a few blocks into Golden Gate Park. Bask in all that glory, bison paddocks and all.
The Coffee Movement occasionally hosts pop-ups such as Milk Cloud Bakery. There are, however, pastries on deck during regular service. If the vibes are too dense at Balboa Street and the Nob Hill OG, try the latest Coffee Movement, a partnership with the Mission’s Side A with the typical drinks — plus doughnuts!