Caffe Union, San Francisco

An upscale shopping street deserves an upscale cafe that is quaint and welcoming in a posh sort of way. Caffe Union fills the bill with warm wood and pale colors and a friendly wait staff that never rushes you over your coffee and pie. Take a break from shopping with one of the delicious sandwiches made to order or a bowl of hearty house-made soup. The quiches in classic, spinach and other varieties are a flavorful way to recover your energies for another round of window shopping or a quick bite after a flick at the Metro Theater.