The best bars and cafés Côte Ouest Etats-Unis

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Opened in 1956 by the Giotta family, Caffe Trieste is a must in North Beach. The coffee is roasted on the spot in the purest Italian tradition, it is certainly one of the best espressos in the city. Jack Kerouac and Allan Ginsberg frequented the place in the 60s and it was here that Francis Ford Coppola wrote the script for the movie The Godfather. San Franciscans take Trieste by storm day and night, so try to sit among them to share the Italian atmosphere of the neighborhood!

Bourbon & Branch is a cocktail bar. It offers a unique experience, immersing you in the atmosphere of the 1920s, during the Prohibition era. This speakeasy, which operated illegally at this address from 1921 to 1933, transports you back in time with its period decor and atmosphere. Please note that Bourbon & Branch has a few rules to maintain the "speakeasy" atmosphere: it's forbidden to use your cell phone, stand at the bar, ask for a "cosmo", take photos and make noise when leaving the establishment. Cocktail enthusiasts will be delighted to discover the bar's selection of quality spirits, as well as the mixology courses offered at the Drinks Academy.

Here is a bar as we like them, in the heart of Haight. Discreet entrance that opens on a sea of red around a horseshoe-shaped bar. The decoration is old-fashioned but funny, a surprising mix of old Persian fresco and American style juke-box from the 1950's very well supplied with old school sounds. Finally, a relaxed atmosphere perfect to have a cocktail, then another one and to mingle quite naturally with the regulars of the house... Bonus: a real old school jukebox full of good old pop/rock classics!

Other North Beach institution, Tosca Café is a old school bar with white catering, jukeboxes and retro cocktails. Apparently Sean Penn is a habit when he is in San Francisco, just like Coppola. A history-steeped establishment that would imagine being the headquarters of the North Beach mafia.

A must in San Francisco with an extraordinary panoramic view of the city! On the 19th floor of the sumptuous Mark Hopkins Hotel (Intercontinental), 100 martini-based cocktails, with a jazz and blues concert background. On Sundays, an excellent brunch with champagne and music (prices are also high). This is where the wives of the sailors of the Pacific fleet used to come to see the departure of the ships in the bay when they were leaving for the war against Japan. Today, it is a famous place for marriage proposals.

A relaxed atmosphere in this bar, which is not a trendy bar in Marina (no evening dresses and last night-phone). Relatively young clientele.

This small facility with a soapweed bar is actually one of the typical places of night at Mission. A young and artist, a relaxed relaxed atmosphere, old black and white films on old televisions and it's the mission underground that reappears. Happy hour from 16 am to 18 pm.

A charming little café where the local surfers come to enjoy the free Wi-Fi, with roasted coffee on site.

In this tiny coffee you will find fresh fresh fruit juices. Some tables outside, and some chairs inside: mainly to take.

The red window of this lovely café houses a few tables on the terrace where you can enjoy a drink in the afternoon. Just a short distance away from the Bandwidth streets of North Beach, Caffè Capriccio offers calm and quiet in the area. Free Wi-Fi.

Adjacent to the Foreign Cinema restaurant (see «Dining» in San Francisco), Laszlo Bar welcomes a different DJ every evening. A young and trendy atmosphere in a chic industrial setting. On the mezzanine, small tables and chairs ideal to take a look at the manga projections that move on the bottom wall.

Champagne lovers are here for a sparkling evening in an intimate and chic setting. More than 30 vintages served by glass, bottle or cocktails. A young and trendy atmosphere is not too late on the weekend because the tail is long.

This tea salon will delight amateurs caffeine in the area. A quiet establishment, slightly far away from the go-ahead on Castro. There are all kinds of delicious teas. A little expensive, however.

Popular coffee on Fillmore, Royal Ground Coffee serves as a café in the corner. It takes a few hours to surf the Internet (free) and take a quick break before continuing the day.

A trendy and very popular cafe from the locals who buy their favourite coffees locally. It comes from everywhere (coffee): Ethiopia, Kenya, Honduras, Brazil, etc. You'll only have an embarrassment of choice. All in a young, very new mission.

Tables on Greek kitsch columns, used books in free access and service very charming (even charming) are the lot of this cafe in full Marina. Many rooms come with free Wi-Fi around a cup of Chai Latte.

Probably because of the fog and its often (very) chilly weather, San Francisco doesn't have many rooftops. At the end of a dark corridor, take the elevator to the top floor and find yourself in the heart of the effervescence of this rooftop. The menu and service are not to be outdone! A nice selection of tapas and cocktails with Argentine and Mexican themes. The vegetarian empanadas are tasty, the beef brochettes are cooked to perfection and the shrimp ceviche is juicy as can be.

It will take you dozens of minutes to detail the unlikely décor of this cocktail bar "in its juice". A place with character like few others in the Bay Area, where shops are becoming increasingly standardized. This bric-a-brac of memorabilia and statuettes of all kinds claims to be artistic, but is in fact a cross between kitsch and pop culture. It's funny and almost surreal. The clientele is relaxed and good-natured. Sit at the bar and make friends with your neighbor. Live concerts on weekends.

"There are no strangers here, only friends who haven't met yet" , that sets the tone of this atypical place. On the wall, more than 1,000 beer cans are used as decoration. A very British and unusual pub, on Route 1 that leads to the quiet town of Half Moon Bay. Outside, a truck converted into a cigar bar, even more original than the pub itself! On the menu: pizza, fish, salad... Take away.

Here's a place that might just reconcile you with American cafés. The decor is cosy, simple and uncluttered. You'll be able to choose from a wide range of vintages. Opt for the delicious cappuccino. The menu also includes a wide range of teas, so don't hesitate to ask the waiter for advice if you're hesitating between two flavors - they know their stuff. The Temple Coffee chain has several other establishments in Sacramento, in case you become a fan of the brand... Which here is an institution.

A Sports bar a little chic where you can watch the games in the evening thanks to the 22 flat screens in the bar and a great sound system, while tasting one of the 60 draft beers at the counter. Some of which they produce themselves in this micro-brewery which has all the decor. As often, the happy hour is very economical with dishes and drinks at mini prices. Soups, salads, sandwiches, you can eat to your heart's content. A lively place every night during the week and possibility to have brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

The locals' favorite Scottish pub. The large terrace is great in summer for enjoying one of the good beers on the menu. It's heated in winter. If it's still too cold, you can also nestle inside the warm, festive interior, where you can enjoy simple, tasty dishes such as fish & chips or traditional mac & cheese! A real traditional American pub, with salads and burgers also on the menu. A great place to have a drink or share a meal with the family.

Nice bar and restaurant facing the bay, in the new trendy district of Dogpatch. We fell in love with the location, because an aperitif facing the ocean is still a must on vacation. Go there around 6pm, when thehappy hour is in full swing and it's full of hilarious hipsters, and enjoy the terrace with your feet in the water! On summer weekends, concerts and salsa classes are organized, caliente atmosphere guaranteed! A fishing store in the 1950s, this indoor and outdoor bar with patio is a well-kept secret among the locals.

Tupper and Reed has a subdued atmosphere, with a brick wall and leather seats, for a most charming decor. On the menu of this bar installed in a former record shop with a gothic decoration, cocktails that have the reputation of being the best in town, made with passion by barmen who work here as masters. If you prefer to drink on the rocks, the spirits menu is very extensive and of excellent quality. The nightly music selections range from jazz and funk to electronic and rock. Not to be missed for a night of drinking and style.

This chain created in 1966 by Alfred Peet has more than 200 coffee shops in 9 states. This Dutch immigrant from a family of coffee roasters settled in Berkeley at the age of 35, and set up this small coffee shop with the aim of highlighting his know-how and the quality of the coffee beans. The elder statesman and main inspiration for the giant Starbucks, Peet's Coffee & Tea now offers more than thirty premium coffee and tea products in their stores. Don't miss, behind the marble counter, the small museum of the brand with vintage coffee grinders!

A superb brasserie, where you can enjoy beer made on the premises, either indoors or on the wooden tables in the courtyard, under the trees. The converted former warehouse boasts high ceilings, which are the real attraction of the place, and which have made it possible to install a mezzanine, from which you can enjoy a cold draught with a view of Mission's youth. What's more, the burgers and fish & chips are more than decent for a pub! Perfect for an early evening in Mission, we highly recommend it.

This bar oscillates between dive bar and lounge, for its elegant and trendy decoration. Look up to the two rifles and the stuffed pheasant that taunts them... More atmosphere on weeknights than on weekends - Franciscans go out in livelier neighborhoods. Ideal for an aperitif. You can enjoy the very authentic juke-box, or the screens available for sports fans - well, they are not really necessary, but you have to deal with them as everywhere.

An Italian restaurant that is also home to one of Monterey's liveliest nightlife spots. Six days a week, the music is in full swing: in jazz mode with a drink at the bar or dinner, or on the dance floor on Fridays and Saturdays. On the menu, pasta dishes are the highlight of the restaurant. You will also find seafood, meats, salads and sandwiches of all kinds. Nice and warm atmosphere. Happy hour with nice discounts on cocktails and on the Italian antipasti, very tempting.

This veritable Ali Baba tavern has a thousand treasures. You can spend hours contemplating pianos, trolleys, horses and other inadequate objects attached to the walls and ceiling. If you have a small creux, you will have to dare to enter the belly of a big cardboard bear. In the evening, you often cross a few nostalgic nostalgic of the legendary Easy Rider in this pub, which served as a backdrop to the first scenes of the film.

This bar will delight Harley Davidson bikers and fans. Beer, jukeboxes, and death heads are at the meeting.

Le Pearl is the design bar of Eureka and all Humboldt county. Lighting light, brushed steel and lounge atmosphere for young people who want to "play" it. Good selection of téquilas. Concerts are held there regularly.

We come here to see and be seen. The glasses are very expensive and the decor is a little cold. Conclusion: a trendy place for the hors de towners, the people of passage to San Francisco.

The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, open since 1945, is the Fairmont Hotel's tiki restaurant and bar. Named after the Tonga Islands of the South Pacific, it has a kitschy La Croisière s'amuse feel. Imagine a desert island atmosphere under coconut palms, with straw huts, strings of colored light bulbs and an indoor pool. Not to mention a cyclone simulation with fake rain and lightning every quarter-hour... Live music every day.

A chain of fresh organic detox juices, this franchise operates all around the San Francisco Bay Area and in the city of San Francisco itself. Everything is fresh and prepared on site. You will have the choice between smoothies in all their forms to fill up with vitamins, iced drinks for the strong Californian heat, bowls for the greedy ones and some sweets (sandwiches, waffles, eggs) to nibble. Order takeout and sip your smoothie while walking around the UC Berkeley campus.

Renovated in 2006, this warehouse has been transformed into a retro and vintage café offering snacks, pizzas and good beers. A popular spot for students, this little place is ideal for anyone looking for peace and quiet. Roasting classes are occasionally held and the place can be rented out for private events on certain nights. All ingredients are organic and locally grown. There are three other cafes in the chain in the city of Sacramento.

Since 2014, the Sacramento beer bike has been wandering around the Downtown and Midtown districts, depending on the option chosen, and introducing you to the best breweries in Sacramento. An original way to visit the city with friends or by joining a group, and to combine sport and relaxation over a beer or a glass of cider. A guide takes you to one of the two partner breweries and several trendy bars in the city. Participants can pedal together or in turn as they wish.

Originally from Chicago, Intelligentsia is a concept store that combines organic coffee and fair trade in a very modern design, attracting a rather trendy - even elitist - clientele. Above all, it is one of the first establishments in the Third Wave of Coffee movement: you can drink some of the best coffee in Los Angeles. Moreover, don't forget the pastries and pastries, which you can enjoy on the terrace.

Located behind the Line Hotel, this trendy establishment has the look and feel of a speakeasy... But we won't give away any spoilers- you'll discover the entrance to Break Room 86 for yourself. All you need to know is that the conceptual decor - a wall of vintage TV screens and leather armchairs - gives the place an intimate, retro feel. It's also the temple of music: while bands perform on the small stage, karaoke rooms can be booked. A real favorite!

Born in 1989 from the meeting of the couple Jilla and Shallom Berkman with a Peruvian farmer passionate about coffee, this house now has establishments in all Los Angeles and its surroundings: Beverly Hills, Melrose, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Laguna Beach, Orange... The company owes its expansion to its delicious coffee, since it was the first in the United States to specialize in organic coffee. The place also lends itself very well to a fresh breakfast or a healthy brunch, between its waffles, its eggs and its appetizing paninis.

Built in 1939, this Sunset Boulevard institution evolved from a grocery store to a gay bar and laundromat in the 1960s. In addition to the beauty of the place, with its large wooden counter and comfortable benches, one comes here for its history: declared a Historical and Cultural Monument in 2008, The Black Cat played a considerable role in the advancement of LGBTQI+ rights. After a police raid in January 1967, beating up the patrons, it was here that one of the first peaceful protests of the community was organized, the following February 11.

Avocado toast, crab cake, shrimp ceviche, fried Brussels sprouts, salads, sandwiches, burgers, seafood pasta, desserts ranging from apple strudel to crème brûlée... Despite this extensive menu, it's not necessarily for the food that we recommend The Rooftop Lounge, but for the absolutely breathtaking view from its terrace. This makes it the ideal place to watch the sun go down, with a good cocktail in hand. As the place can quickly become overcrowded, try to book in advance.

A Silver Lake institution since 1959, The Red Lion is the most German of Los Angeles taverns. It's the place to be for young hipsters and German expats alike, where you can feast on sausages and piano music, especially during Oktoberfest. The bar also boasts a Biergarten - a beer garden - ideal for enjoying a selection of Europe's finest beers in the open air. All in all, a great place to spend a lively evening.

Sports fans of all kinds, hello! Here you'll find a multitude of screens showing non-stop baseball, golf, American soccer, tennis, field hockey and more. Every type of ball is an excuse to drink a nice cold beer at the bar, and victory or defeat is always celebrated in good spirits, or almost! The bar boasts 17 different draught beers, so it'll take you a while to get through them all... Friendly atmosphere, small outdoor terrace on Polk Street.

Opened in 1954, The Dresden has been the setting for numerous films, from Swingers (1996) and Anchorman (2004) to What Women Want (2000) and That Thing You Do! (1996). It's a legendary restaurant with an elegant sixties decor, featuring large white leather banquettes and retro chandeliers. However, it's not for the food that you come here, but for the fabulous lounge bar, where musicians are invited every week. They follow in the footsteps of the legendary couple Elayne and Marty Roberts, at the microphone for over 35 years.