San Francisco Chronicle

WHERE TO REFUEL BETWEEN PARTIES

Spots to fit every budget and taste for coffee, beer, brunch and more

- By Sarah Fritsche

Philz Coffee 5 Embarcader­o Center Vibe: Quick and caffeinate­d

Don’t miss: Since Philz’ coffee concoction­s are customizab­le, anything goes.

Blue Bottle Coffee 66 Mint Plaza; 1355 Market St. Vibe: Quick and caffeinate­d

Don’t miss: Odds are it’ll be warm (as far as San Francisco goes), so grab a carton of their organic New Orleans iced coffee or a can of organic cold brew.

Mazarine Coffee 720 Market St. Vibe: Quick and caffeinate­d

Don’t miss: The nitro cold brew coffee and tea are great for a warm day in the sun. Cumaica Coffee 1398 Mission St. Vibe: Quick and caffeinate­d

Don’t miss: Amp up for a full day of fun with an espressosp­iked cup of Joe, a.k.a. a depth charge.

Waystone 992 Market St. Vibe: Boozecentr­ic

Don’t miss: Dozens of microbrews, ranging from light and crisp to sour, including many from Bay Area makers. Louie’s Bar 55 Stevenson St. Vibe: Boozecentr­ic

Don’t miss: Stick-to-your ribs bar bites, like Sweet Lou’s Bangkok chicken wings, which are perfect for soaking up the booze.

Tap 415 865 Market St. Vibe: Boozecentr­ic Don’t miss: Boozy milkshakes for the win. Mikkeller Bar 34 Mason St. Vibe: Boozecentr­ic Don’t miss: It’s all about the beers and brats.

Aunt Charlie’s Lounge 133 Turk St. Vibe: Boozecentr­ic

Don’t miss: The strong and cheap (especially by S.F. standards) cocktails are great for a post-parade pick-me-up at this gay dive bar. The Beer Hall 1 Polk St. Vibe: Boozecentr­ic Don’t miss: Any of the daily rotating taps. Farmer Brown 25 Mason St. Vibe: Brunchable Don’t miss: The Southern soul food joint’s weekend brunch buffet, which is now walk-in only. Delarosa 37 Yerba Buena Ln. Vibe: Brunchable

Don’t miss: Roman-style pizzas and shareable small plates like the fritto misto and kale Caesar salad. Amber India 25 Yerba Buena Ln. Vibe: Brunchable Don’t miss: The butter chicken and stuffed baked flatbreads. Samover - Yerba Buena 730 Howard St. Vibe: Brunchable

Don’t miss: The food and tea pairings, including Russian, Moorish and Japanese tea services. Trou Normand 140 New Montgomery St. Vibe: Brunchable Don’t miss: The house-made charcuteri­e, plus Armagnac and Calvados-based cocktails. Bluestem Brasserie 1 Yerba Buena Ln. Vibe: Brunchable

Don’t miss: The croque madame or the ricotta pancakes. There’s also a solid separate bar menu on from 3 to 11 p.m.

My China 865 Market St. Vibe: Brunchable Don’t miss: The hand-pulled noodles are hard to beat. Yank Sing 101 Spear St.; 49 Stevenson St. Vibe: Brunchable

Don’t miss: Dim sum — especially the Shanghai soup dumplings, shrimp-filled har gow and sweet egg custard tarts. The Palace Hotel 2 New Montgomery St. Vibe: Brunchable Don’t miss: The City Brunch, served Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Garden Court. Sunday breakfast is also served in the Pied Piper bar, home of the historic Maxfield Parrish painting of the same name. Tropisueno 75 Yerba Buena Ln. Vibe: Brunchable

Don’t miss: Wash down a carnitas or barbacoa burrito with a margarita or two. The Cavalier 360 Jessie St. Vibe: Brunchable

Don’t miss: The hen egg hollandais­e with ham and cheese soldiers, the English breakfast, plus breakfast cocktails like the Bull’s Head Bloody Mary, spiked with Colman’s mustard. The Grove 690 Mission St. Vibe: Brunchable Don’t miss: Scrambles, omelets, breakfast sandos, mimosas — everything you need for brunch. Super Duper Burgers 721 Market St.; 783 Mission St. Vibe: Fast & nosh-worthy

Don’t miss: The 4-ounce miniburger­s are perfect for lighter appetites or those who want to save room for a chocolated­ipped Straus soft-serve ice cream cone. Popsons Burgers 998 Market St. Vibe: Fast & nosh-worthy Don’t miss: Kick-ass burgers and chili cheese fries for hearty appetites. Wise Sons Deli at the Contempora­ry Jewish Museum 736 Mission St. Vibe: Fast & nosh-worthy

Don’t miss: For something lighter, the smoked salmon bagel or bialy is the way to go. For heartier appetites, the pastrami and corned beef sandwiches. The Market on Market (various food vendors) 1355 Market St Vibe: Fast & nosh-worthy

Don’t miss: Grab-and-go prepared foods like pizza from Tony Gemignani’s Slice House and salmon bowls from Poke Bar.

 ?? John Storey / Special to The Chronicle ?? The Palace Hotel in San Francisco hosts the City Brunch on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in its Garden Court.
John Storey / Special to The Chronicle The Palace Hotel in San Francisco hosts the City Brunch on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in its Garden Court.
 ?? Lance Iversen / The Chronicle 2013 ??
Lance Iversen / The Chronicle 2013
 ?? John Storey / Special to the Chronicle ?? Above: The Cavalier serves breakfast along with morning cocktails. Left: Bratwurst and french fries with California Dream pilsner at Mikkeller Bar, which offers beers and taps from around the world.
John Storey / Special to the Chronicle Above: The Cavalier serves breakfast along with morning cocktails. Left: Bratwurst and french fries with California Dream pilsner at Mikkeller Bar, which offers beers and taps from around the world.

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