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Coffee Fest 2021: At the Captain + Stoker booth. Photo by Jon Bauer
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Live Shots: For a city perking up, SF Coffee Fest came just in time

The 5th Annual bean-anza brimmed with dozens of demos and buzzy energy.

By Jon Bauer

San Francisco turned up and out for the 5th Annual SF Coffee Festival this past weekend at Fort Mason. Brimming with tastings, panels, demos, live music, and food, the place was buzzing with excitement on a beautiful weekend. Participating roasters included Equator, Abanico, Captain + Stoker, Red Whale, Ritual, Wolf, Chocolate Fish, Carta, Quokka, and many more. Check out our double-shots below.

  • SF Coffee Fest photo by Jon Bauer
  • SF Coffee Fest photo by Jon Bauer
  • SF Coffee Fest photo by Jon Bauer
  • SF Coffee Fest photo by Jon Bauer
  • SF Coffee Fest photo by Jon Bauer
  • SF Coffee Fest photo by Jon Bauer
  • SF Coffee Fest photo by Jon Bauer
  • SF Coffee Fest photo by Jon Bauer
  • SF Coffee Fest photo by Jon Bauer
  • SF Coffee Fest photo by Jon Bauer
  • SF Coffee Fest photo by Jon Bauer
  • SF Coffee Fest photo by Jon Bauer
  • SF Coffee Fest photo by Jon Bauer
  • SF Coffee Fest photo by Jon Bauer


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