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A serious caffeine fix in the form of good coffee is always a wonderful way to start your day and the Mid Market Community Benefit District is home to some of the best coffee shops in the City. In fact, they are giving away $100 gift cards to people who visit and purchase something from 10 shops on the Mid Market Coffee Cafe Map. Follow @midmarketcbd on Instagram and share images of all 10 spots you visited with your purchase and the hashtag #midmarketcoffeemap and then they’ll reach out to you with your gift card.

Whether you’re looking to jump start your WFH morning or scouting out an afternoon pick-me-up, peruse this short list of neighborhood coffee shops on the Mid Market Coffee Cafe Map that will pour a mean cup of java and are easily accessible from NEMA San Francisco.

Alfred Coffee (The LINE), 33 Turk, 0.7 miles from NEMA. Serving up caffeine in all its finest forms, including their World Famous Iced Vanilla Latte, the cafe also offers breakfast food and pastries, and a menu of take-away food.

Arsicault Bakery, 87 McAllister, 0.5 miles from NEMA. Great spot to get your drip coffee paired with delicious daily pastries and small bites.

Blue Bottle (The Hub), 55 S Van Ness, 0.3 miles from NEMA. A mainstay in all cafes, the best-selling Hayes Valley Espresso.

Cumaica, 1398 Mission Street, 0.1 miles from NEMA. From light roasted Indonesian delights to dark roasted Peruvian excellence... their local roasting practices in junction with inherited coffee knowledge allows to serve a robust and flavorful cup of coffee or espresso.

Dacha, 981 Mission Street, 0.7 miles from NEMA. Dacha Cafe + Bar inside the Trellis Coworking and Events is a modern refuge in the city, where you'll find nourishment and community.

David Rio Chai Bar, 1019 Market Street, 0.5 miles from NEMA. Explore the world of tea and spices that create a memorable sip each time. This neighborhood spot offers signature Chai Teas, a unique menu of drinks and food, as well as online ordering and catering.

Dough, 1455 Market Street, steps from NEMA. Who can resist coffee and donuts?

Ice N Tea, 986 Market Street, 0.6 miles from NEMA. It's a nice spot to stop in for a quick drink or snack.

La Cuisine Café, 1145 Market Street, 0.5 miles from NEMA. Amazing breakfast and bagels to pair with your Iced Latte or Verve Americano. Try the English Breakfast Sandwich.

Mo’z Cafe, 36 5th Street, 0.8 miles from NEMA. Not just a great latte, cappuccino, macchiato or mocha, but this spot is eatery renowned for its early-morning breakfast fare that also serves lunch. Skip the line, order ahead.

Peet’s Coffee, 1400 Mission Street, 0.1 miles from NEMA. Their most popular coffees, from dark to light, intense to bright, are always roasted fresh to order. Order ahead with your Peet’s app and have your favorite beverage, beans, or breakfast waiting on arrival.

PixlCat Coffee (inside SSP Food Hall), 59 7th Street, 0.5 miles from NEMA. This cozy coffee cafe has really cute branding and has a fun theme.

Ren Coffee (inside BEI Hotel), 50 8th Street, 0.3 miles from NEMA. Start your morning off right, grab an afternoon pick-me-up or early evening cocktail. Ren offers grab & go options all throughout the day and brews up single-origin beans from Stumptown Coffee Roasters daily.

Starbucks (Fox Plaza), 1390 Market Street, steps from NEMA. Exceptional coffees from around the world. Sourced for the season, roasted, and crafted with care.

We’ve also listed a few more of our neighborhood favorites that aren’t on the Mid Market Coffee Cafe Map. The following do not count towards your 10 spots to visit but are worth the visit:

Assembly Café and Beer Garden, 52 Grove Street in Civic Center Plaza, 0.2 miles from NEMA. Breakfast offerings include the usual suspects like assorted pastries, burritos, and parfaits. Try a Mexican Mocha or Matcha Latte with Fried Panko Chicken and Matcha Waffles.

SimplexiTea, 12 10th Street, steps from NEMA. They offer a wide variety of hot and iced drinks. Try the ‘Muricano with Maple Cream-Top. The ‘Muricano is a super shorten form of Americano, which is also shorten from Caffè ‘Muricano.

The Market Cafe, 1355 Market Street, steps from NEMA. Start your day off right with some good brew and a bite to eat just steps from your door. Red Bay Coffee is located at The Market, bringing beautiful coffee to the people.

Rules, Exclusions & Disclaimer:

Mid Market Community Benefit District is the sole entity behind this promotion. Employees of the Mid Market Community Benefit District and contracting companies are ineligible for this promotion. All participants need to be 13 years old or older and will need to provide a U.S. mailing address to receive the gift card via USPS; one gift card per person. This map will be updated as coffee shops open, but the promotion will remain that a participant only needs to visit 10 places on the map; if a location is closed, please note you tried to visit. The coffee map promotion will end when all gift cards are redeemed or as determined by the Mid Market Community Benefit District. This site will be updated with the end date of the promotion when closed. Mid Market Community Benefit District will not recoup any costs associated with purchases if a participant fails to visit 10 coffee cafes before the promotion ends. [Last edited April 2023]

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