Planet Cafe

you're on gough st, which puts you in hayes valley, one of those san francisco neighborhoods that's managed to stay genuinely local despite being very much on the map. planet cafe sits at 244, and if you've spent any time in this part of the city, there's a decent chance you've already walked past it. the regulars here aren't casual about it. this is a place people return to with real frequency, which in a neighborhood full of options says something about consistency. specialty coffee in san francisco has high expectations baked in, and planet cafe holds up to them. if you've got a morning free and you're anywhere near the civic center end of hayes valley, this is where you want to start it.