My fave thing to do on a day off is to explore and hang out in cafes to try the local flavors and relax. In grad school I remember dreaming about going to hang out in cafes instead of going to study in cafes. It’s everything I imagined. 🙂 Here are a couple of my recent finds, pre-shelter in place. I can’t wait until this is all over to do some more exploring! Add these to your list, too!

fig and poe.

I enjoyed a lovely breakfast here before a conference in Oakland, and when I accidentally combined a waffle and toast order, I loved it! For the win: jalapeño and cheddar liege waffle with goat cheese, plus a turmeric oat milk latte. The staff are fun, the decor simple and inviting, and you feel like a regular even if it’s your first time.

farm and flour.

Hubby and I ventured here just to hang. We arrived just in time because we snagged the last pieces of bread. I had the avocado toast and an oat milk chai; Hubby had a pastrami sandwich and a cold brew. The last pieces of toast were gluten free bread, and I wasn’t mad about it. This is a great space for enjoying each other’s company and watercoloring. I love the handmade and plant decor, too.

So cute, right? More cafes here and here. Share your favorite cafe spots below.