Café de la Presse - San Francisco, California

This modern-authentic 1930’s French bistro looks as if it fell out of the sky straight from France, complete with an international newsstand. Café de la Presse is the breakfast spot to be seen and people watch in the a.m. In addition to the café’s legacy as the early bird hotspot, it is also centrally located to all of San Francisco’s best shopping. In addition to the coffee that will blow any Starbucks out of the water, Café de la Presse also offers a to-die-for vanilla French toast with fresh berries; well known in the city. Although serving authentic French cuisine, many foodies agree that Café de la Presse has the best burger and fries in the city by the bay. The bistro offers the perfect balance of cosmopolitan relaxation, soaking up a little joie de vivre amidst the bustling traffic of Union Square.

Levende Lounge - San Francisco, California

Trendy urbanites crowd this sexy restaurant and lounge. The room is dressed with overstuffed leather furniture, mahogany tables, amber lighting, and a ever-changing gallery of local creating an intimate setting despite the lounge’s size. Delicious cocktails like the Fresa (house-made berry infused vodka and fresh strawberries) or the Melon (rum with fresh honeydew) delight the senses. The fare is equally outstanding featuring a fusion of Nuevo Latino, Asian, and French cuisine. International DJs spin global music nightly. As it Midnight Nears, food service stops and the lounge takes on a clubbier vibe.

Sugar Cafe - San Francisco, California

During the day, patrons get their caffeine fix from fresh coffee roasted in-house daily. Once night falls, the establishment changes into an intimate lounge complete with custom lighting, film screenings and a nine-foot-wide fireplace for cozying up with a cocktail or glass of wine.

Luxe-leather lounge areas offer the perfect space to share a namesake "Decadent Dessert" such as chocolate espresso cake or rhubarb truffle. Don't miss the Espresso Butterscotch Martini, a blend of Stoli Vanilla, Kahlua and butterscotch liqueur.