Four Great New Places to Grab a Coffee in San Francisco

MID-MARKET— Marin-based Equator Coffee is opening its first SF location tomorrow, April 1, in the historic Warfield building on Market. They'll offer drip coffee, espresso drinks, single origin pour-overs, teas and cold brew, along with beer and wine on tap. At opening, the food menu will include arepas, to-go items like grain salads, and some larger items, like fried chicken with slaw and creme fraiche. Try a tea or coffee cocktail (beet mimosa anyone?) on their patio, or on their new "Marklet," the Market Street version of a parklet. Hours will be 7 a.m.- 7 p.m., Monday-Sunday. 986 Market St.

FINANCIAL DISTRICT— Chapel Hill Coffee is now open in the FiDi, offering Four Barrel coffee, pastries from Neighbor Bakehouse, Dick Taylor chocolate and Chamois & Twig tea. Currently in a soft-opening phase, they're now open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. -3 p.m. 670 Commercial St.

OUTER SUNSET— Home Coffee has brought De la Paz and Four Barrel to the Sunset. In addition to the standard espresso drinks, drip coffee and cold brew, they also offer a "creative menu," with drinks like a red velvet latte or the "Hangover," a sparkling Americano. There's also a selection of fancy toasts, like sweetened condensed milk and butter and tomato, truffle and pesto. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 1222 Noriega St.

VISITACION VALLEY— Cozy new neighborhood spot Piccolo Pete's Café is now open and serving Henry's House of Coffee drip and espresso, as well as specialty mochas using Recchiuti chocolate, including a Mexican chocolate mocha. The menu is currently limited to pastries, almond French toast, and a selection of toasts with toppings like cream cheese and cucumber; keep an eye out for a possible menu expansion in the next few weeks. Currently open Tuesday-Friday from 5:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., and Saturday from 7:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. 2155 Bayshore Blvd.

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