What does coffee cost in San Francisco, CA?
Based on 14 real menu prices for a 12 oz latte at independent coffee shops in the San Francisco area, collected by Fresh Cup in Fall 2026.
−3.8% vs other large metros
Median price at independent shops, at each drink's standard size. Red is pricier than the national median, green is cheaper. Faded drinks have fewer than 5 prices.
A 12 oz latte is $5.00 here. That's +0.0% compared with the country and −3.8% compared with other large metros.
14 prices, from $3.79 to $6.50. The middle of the pack is $5.00.
An iced latte runs $5.00 here against $5.00 hot, the same price for the same drink over ice.
Is coffee expensive in San Francisco?
It's about the same as the country. The typical 12 oz latte at an independent shop is $5.00 here and $5.00 nationally.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
It's cheaper than California as a whole. A 12 oz latte is $5.00 in San Francisco and $5.40 across California.
Is coffee more expensive in San Francisco or Los Angeles?
San Francisco is cheaper. A 12 oz latte is typically $5.00 in San Francisco and $5.50 in Los Angeles, a $0.50 difference.
Is coffee more expensive in San Francisco or San Diego?
San Francisco is cheaper. A 12 oz latte is typically $5.00 in San Francisco and $5.75 in San Diego, a $0.75 difference.
Is coffee more expensive in San Francisco or Sacramento?
San Francisco is cheaper. A 12 oz latte is typically $5.00 in San Francisco and $5.50 in Sacramento, a $0.50 difference. That's based on only 5 prices in Sacramento, so treat it as a rough read.
Is coffee more expensive in San Francisco or Portland, OR?
San Francisco is cheaper. A 12 oz latte is typically $5.00 in San Francisco and $5.50 in Portland, OR, a $0.50 difference.
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| Drink | Menu name | Oz | Price | Shop | Metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latte | House Latte | 12 | $5.25 | Carter | Austin |
| Cold Brew | Nitro Cold Brew | 16 | $5.75 | Epoch | Dallas |
| Cappuccino | Cappuccino | 6 | $4.50 | Merit | Houston |
| Mocha | Mexican Mocha | 12 | $6.00 | Fleet | Portland |
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