Specialty Coffee And Creative Pastries Meet In Polk Gulch
Pair a first cup at Side Characters with a pastry before heading back out onto Polk Street.
☕ Your First Cup
Make your first stop at Side Characters a coffee and pastry pairing. Specialty brews lead the menu, with espresso drinks for a focused order and creative pastries for something alongside. Keep this one on your list for a break between plans, when you want a drink and a bite rather than a full meal.
The setting is a comfortable, welcoming neighborhood space in Polk Gulch. Find the shop at 2216 Polk St in San Francisco, with light bites rounding out the menu. Leave yourself a little breathing room to settle in before heading back out onto the street.
Plan around an 8 AM opening every day, with closing at 5 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10 PM Friday and Saturday. Those later evenings give you another window for a stop at the end of the week. Choose your day first, then build the rest of your outing around it.
