Cento Coffee Systeme D

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β˜• Cento Coffee – San Francisco, CA

πŸ“ Address: 140 Sutter Street (System D), San Francisco, CA 94104
πŸ™ Neighborhood: Financial District – Hidden inside the Center for Architecture + Design building, just steps from Montgomery Street.
πŸ“ž Phone: (415) 422-9044
🌎 Website: Visit Website
πŸ“Έ Instagram: @centocoffeesf
⭐ Google Reviews: 4.6 / 5 (100+ Reviews) – Read Reviews
πŸ“ Google Maps: View on Google Maps
🍏 Apple Maps: View on Apple Maps
πŸ•’ Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
(Closed weekends)

πŸ”Ή What Makes It Special?

βœ… Hidden coffee counter tucked inside the Center for Architecture + Design β€” a truly unique FiDi gem.
βœ… Centerpiece cafΓ© for architecture events, exhibitions, and walking tours based in the building.
βœ… CafΓ© racer + motorcycle subculture theme β€” vintage bikes displayed inside for serious cool points.
βœ… Famous for strong Italian-style espresso and refined minimalist cafΓ© design.
βœ… A downtown secret spot loved by designers, creatives, and local professionals.

🌟 Why Visit?

Cento Coffee feels like a secret club for people who know where the good stuff is hidden.
You walk in expecting an office building β€” and end up inside a stylish, architectural coffee retreat complete with motorcycles, world-class espresso, and a refreshingly different downtown vibe.
If you’re attending a Center for Architecture + Design event or tour, or just want a quick caffeine fix that’s anything but ordinary, this is your spot.

β˜• Menu Highlights:

  • Classic Italian-Style Espressos
  • Cortados, Flat Whites, and Cappuccinos
  • Cold Brew
  • Drip Coffee from Select Single Origins
  • Rotating Seasonal Specialty Drinks

πŸ₯ Baked Goods:

  • Fresh Local Pastries (Partnering with top SF bakeries)
  • Daily Muffins, Croissants, and Banana Bread

πŸ—£ Top Review:

"Small, hidden, and incredibly good. Smooth espresso, beautiful machines, and a little downtown escape you won’t want to leave." – See All Reviews

🎨 Vibe:

  • Minimalist Architecture, CafΓ© Racer Cool, Under-the-Radar Downtown Hideout

πŸ₯— Dietary Options:

  • Oat and Almond Milk Available
  • Vegan Pastries (rotating selection)

πŸ’» Good for Remote Work?:

βœ… Yes β€” a few seats available, but primarily best for short laptop sessions or creative brainstorming stops.

🀝 Meetups & Business Meetings?:

βœ… Yes β€” perfect quick meeting point for downtown creative types.

🐢 Pet-Friendly?:

  • Service animals allowed; otherwise lobby and building rules apply.

πŸ‘Ά Kid-Friendly?:

  • Quiet, mostly adult environment β€” best suited for quick stops.

πŸš— Parking:

  • Paid Public Garages nearby (Sutter Stockton Garage recommended)
  • Short walk from BART and Muni stations

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