Sextant Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in San Francisco.

1. Sextant Coffee Roasters

8.1
1415 Folsom St (btwn 10th St & Juniper St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 81 tips and reviews

Josh A.Josh Adams: Get the iced chai (comes with a shot of espresso inside) and stretch out in the back yard to enjoy.

Ben L.Ben Lee: The iced jostel gandi is an iced chai latte with a shot of espresso. It is delicious!

Simon F.Simon Favreau-Lessard: The Jostel Gandi is a chai with a shot of espresso. It is delicious and will keep you caffeinated for a long time.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in San Francisco.

2. Blue Bottle Coffee

9.2
315 Linden St (btwn Gough & Octavia St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Hayes Valley · 244 tips and reviews

Alan A.Alan Alden: Try the Sidamo espresso shot...blueberry goodness in espresso, who would have ever thought of it? ...and from Kenya?

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: Walk down the tree/flower lined Linden Street in Hayes Valley and you'll stumble upon kiosk coffee heaven. Their espresso shot OMG.

Sergey S.Sergey Smirnov: Espresso shots and the New Orleans Iced Coffee are what you need to get here. Mochas are great too.

Linea Caffe is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in San Francisco.

3. Linea Caffe

8.5
3417 18th St (at San Carlos St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission District · 95 tips and reviews

Bruno M.Bruno Marinho: Great espresso shots!

Amit L.Amit Levy: Best coffee roasters in the bay area and they pull a mean espresso shot

Time Out San FranciscoTime Out San Francisco: Take a bite out of the brussels-style waffles here from Lt. Waffle which range from sweet (Greek yogurt, oranges, marmalade and olive oil) to savory (potato waffle with pastrami and sauerkraut). Read more.

Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in San Francisco.

4. Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters

8.7
2271 Union St (btwn Steiner St & Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Union Street · 71 tips and reviews

Samuel G.Samuel Giddins: Best shot of espresso I've had in the US.

MartínMartín: Selection is streamlined and the baristas are attentive. This is a coffee bar for a quick in and out espresso shot.

Owen W.Owen Williams: Oh my god a place that makes kickass flat whites. #1 in SF for me!

Andytown is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in San Francisco.

5. Andytown

9.2
3655 Lawton St (at 43rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Outer Sunset · 151 tips and reviews

Angela W.Angela Wen: Snowy plover! So refreshing and delicious. Pellegrino, brown sugar syrup, espresso shot, with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.

Luke B.Luke Bornheimer: Andytown is now (officially) offering Espresso Con Panna, made of a double shot of espresso with a dollop of their homemade whipped on top. Sounds and looks delicious! Put it on the 'must try' list.

Taylor L.Taylor Lee: Andytown is KNOWN for their snowy plovers made with sparkling water with an espresso shot and their homemade whipped cream.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in San Francisco.

6. Blue Bottle Coffee

9.0
2 South Park, San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · South Park · 34 tips and reviews

Noelis S.Noelis Soto: Cool space, but the line can get long during peak hours and they're a little slow so be prepared to wait. Get the affogato- it's brown butter ice cream with a shot of espresso. You won't regret it!

Craig W.Craig Wattrus: Super cool new space. Try the single origin espresso in your drink, delicious!

Jiexi C.Jiexi Cao: The space is beautiful; the coffee is great.

Spike's Coffee & Tea is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in San Francisco.

7. Spike's Coffee & Tea

8.6
4117 19th St (at Castro), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Castro · 41 tips and reviews

Lydia K.Lydia K: Best drink ever: dirty chai (that's chai with a shot of espresso). Spikes makes a great one!

Race B.Race Bannon: For me, the best coffee, friendly staff and casual neighborhood atmosphere in the Castro.

MaríaMaría: Lovely cakes! Try the New York Crumb Cake :)

Verve Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in San Francisco.

8. Verve Coffee Roasters

8.6
2101 Market St (at Church St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission Dolores · 81 tips and reviews

Roderic C.Roderic Campbell: Fantastic espresso shots. Also if you home brew they have reasonably priced equipment.

Mike W.Mike Winston: Between the extremely high-quality coffee-based beverages & baked goods from Manresa Bread, this cafe is an outstanding addition to the neighborhood. Beautifully designed space too. WinstonWanders.com

Tim M.Tim Macalino: That poached egg on the buttery biscuit is the BOMB!! 😉😉🐷🐷

Ritual Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in San Francisco.

9. Ritual Coffee Roasters

9.2
432B Octavia St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Hayes Valley · 114 tips and reviews

Ugur K.Ugur Kaner: One of the best popup coffee shops I've been. Great coffee and staff. Pro tip: Grab a Smitten ice cream next door and add a shot of espresso from Ritual. Best Affogato you might think of.

Ugur K.Ugur Kaner: Pro tip: Get a scoop of Smitten ice cream next door, add a shot of Espresso here and enjoy your Affogato ☕️🍦🌞🎉

Johanna S.Johanna Sung: Consistent pour overs with a lighter roast than Blue Bottle's, and a shorter line to boot. Grab a seat outside and enjoy the sunshine!

Sightglass Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in San Francisco.

10. Sightglass Coffee

9.1
270 7th St (btwn Howard & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 600 tips and reviews

om m.om malik: Forget everything and go basic with an espresso shot. Cleanse your palette with a cool class of sparkling water chaser.

Andrew H.Andrew Hogue: Fantastic, high-ceilinged space with the roasting going on right in front of you. Try a hand-poured, single-origin drip coffee or a straight up espresso shot.

Alex L.Alex Leung: Great environment. Delicious beans, sweet lattes, freshly roasted in house. The one microroaster u MUST check out when in the city :)

Beacon Coffee & Pantry is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in San Francisco.

11. Beacon Coffee & Pantry

8.2
805 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Russian Hill · 73 tips and reviews

Alex G.Alex Goffey: Excellent coffee - all espresso shots are double. I'll be buzzing for a while now.

Tracy S.Tracy Sesti: Love that they serve almond milk lattes - one of the few coffee shops in the city that do.

Sean M.Sean McGrath: It's quiet,there are a lot of people on laptops. A perfect mix of macs and windows. I had a hard time connecting to wifi. A good place to study. There's a cool wall plant display.

Saint Frank is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in San Francisco.

12. Saint Frank

8.9
2340 Polk St (btwn Union & Green), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Polk Gulch · 200 tips and reviews

Andrew H.Andrew Hogue: Kaffe Tonic: a shot of espresso poured over a glass of Fever-Tree tonic and ice. It tastes like a refined take on the Fernet-Branca and soda you drink in the afternoon in Buenos Aires. Read more.

Anton S.Anton Shuster: The Kaffe Tonic is a shot of espresso is poured over a glass of ice and Fever Tree Tonic.

Catherine G.Catherine G.: Super friendly no-attitude pour-over bliss.

Mara's Italian Pastry is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in San Francisco.

13. Mara's Italian Pastry

7.7
503 Columbus Ave (at Stockton), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · North Beach · 47 tips and reviews

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: Get a cannoli and wash it down with a perfectly timed espresso shot. Read more.

Carrie H.Carrie Higgins: Try a pastry- everything I've tried here is amazing. Favorites are the chocolate cake and cannoli. Enjoy them with an americano or espresso at a neighboring cafe.

Martini M.Martini Mike: Cash only. Hard to find parking. Totally worth it! Try the raspberry ring.

Caffe Trieste is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in San Francisco.

14. Caffe Trieste

8.3
601 Vallejo St (at Grant Ave), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · North Beach · 129 tips and reviews

Nebojsa R.Nebojsa Radovic: One of the best espresso shots I've drunk so far in the city. Warmest recommendation.

Diego R.Diego Rufo: A great spot to stop and have some coffee while trolling around North Beach. Don't miss their cheesecake - divine! Read more.

Helen L.Helen Lawrence: Apparently where Francis Ford Coppola wrote the first draft of The Godfather.

Ritual Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso Shots in San Francisco.

15. Ritual Coffee Roasters

8.7
1026 Valencia St (btwn 21st & Hill St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Dolores Heights · 314 tips and reviews

Ashley M.Ashley Mowrey: Everything is perfect, the design, the coffee, the lovely baristas, & the merchandise selection. Mostly I love the espresso machines, because they pull legit shots of espresso & steam milk perfection

Luke B.Luke Bornheimer: One of the original speciality "third-wave" coffee roasters and shops in San Francisco, Ritual boasts a nonchalant attitude, delicious coffee / espresso drinks, and a selection of donuts and pastries.

Mario R.Mario Ramirez: Go to fourbarrel instead, the baristas are far nicer.