With the typical cafe sustenance selection revolving around cinnamon buns, buttery croissants, and sugary muffins, it's tough to not indulge while getting your daily caffeine fix. And while there's no denying that those chocolate-dipped biscotti pair perfectly with your almond milk cappuccino, there are plenty of places serving up more nourishing options for the health conscious. To keep your day on track in this hotbed of temptation, we've rounded up a list of spots ideal for a morning brew or afternoon coffee break that also subscribe to eating clean.
Whether you're looking for a pick-me-up during a jog along the Embarcadero (in which case, be sure to check out the all-organic fare at The Plant), or hoping to pair your cup of coffee with a snack that will start the day off right (like the avocado toast at Réveille Coffee Co.), or simply hoping to catch up with friends without wrecking your diet (a salad at Tartine Manufactory, anyone?), there are plenty of places that offer a health-conscious alternative.
Looking for the hottest coffee shops in the city, food be damned? Head right this way.
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