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Relaxed Café

Side Characters

Open

Polk Gulch, San Francisco

"more of a lived-in third place"
"They even give you Marcona almonds with wine"
Bring a book and settle in

Side Characters serves a breakfast sandwich worth the trip, plus creative drinks like black sesame and pistachio lattes in a cozy, music-filled space.

They recommend it:

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4.5
$$$$

What are you into?

  • cozy cafe
  • signature lattes
  • breakfast sandwiches
  • third place vibe
  • Polk Gulch
  • San Francisco

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