Coffee Break: Sightglass 20th Street, San Francisco

Sightglass Coffee's 20th street outpost is an archetypal San Francisco cafe—a space built to reflect the same values as the coffee sold within. The interior, masterminded by local firm Boor Bridges Architecture, showcases a wealth of handcrafted details and an industrial sensibility that pays homage to the original character of the space. Firm principal Seth Boor and architect Anand Sheth take us on a guided tour. Slideshow

Located at 3014 20th street San Francisco's Mission district, Sightglass joins a coterie of establishments that cater to a discerning culinary palette—Flour + Water, Central Kitchen, Salumeria, and Trick Dog, to name a few. "San Francisco has always been a design-forward, neighborhood-oriented city," architect Anand Sheth says. "Each neighborhood has its own identity and energy, and cafes—especially the thoughtfully designed ones—serve as mini community centers."