Faraway Food: Front Cafe
One of my favorite cafés that I was able to visit in San Francisco was Front Café. Put up in what seems like a garage, the place is bright and airy, and perfect for getting some coffee whether you’re on the go, or want to sit and enjoy the weather.
Where’s the seating, you ask? It’s out on the sidewalk! You’ll find around 4 long picnic tables and benches, where you can either sit by yourself, with a friend, or make a acquaintance. As for me, I sat here to answer some emails while I enjoyed my cold brew (I added some milk) and waited for Kiks to finish with class. Did I mention that this was very near his school?
While small, Front is filled with wonderful, interesting little details that I couldn’t help but take photos of!
These are actually little cards that you can purchase as a gift for a friend who loves coffee! They function as gift certificates of some sort, and you can choose which “package” the recipient would most enjoy. What a great idea!
I think it goes without saying that I really love their overall aesthetic, from the design of their paper stuff, to how the store actually looked! Must be all the industrial textures and quirky details that appeal to me.
Counter where you can modify your coffee to your taste. I adore their milk jugs!
They also have some merch for sale (or some yummy-looking granola), if you really do love the stuff they have! I personally regret not getting one of those hanging trays, would have made an excellent addition to my collection of props! I was able to take home the Ball mason jar that my coffee came in, though, so I guess that’s something? (You pay an extra deposit for the jar, and can get it back if you return the jar!)
I also wish I could have tried their affogato; I love affogatos! I guess that just means I’ll have to come back.
Front Café can be found at 150 Mississipi Street in San Francisco.
