Need a legit excuse to drink copious amounts of coffee?
Recent studies show that caffeine is a neuro-protectant. And you know it makes you feel good. And the Bay Area is positively buzzing with delicious cappuccinos topped with artful froth. So why not get cozy with cup at some of our best local coffee shops that elevate the combination of double espresso and steamed milk.
Equator Coffees and Teas
What makes it special: Woman-owned and LGBTQ-certified Equator Coffees and Teas was the first California roaster to become a certified B Corporation, meaning it has met rigorous standards for environmental and social performance, transparency, and accountability. Try the Cortado, which uses less milk but still delivers the best of a cappuccino.
Locations: 986 Market St. (Tenderloin); 222 2nd St. (SoMa); 2 Marina Blvd. (Marina); 175 Bay Place, (Oakland); 244 Shoreline Highway (Mill Valley); 240 Magnolia Ave. (Larkspur), equatorcoffees.com