"When you need a quiet place to sink into a book, study, or just exist without a screen, Garden House Cafe in the OuterRichmondis a perfect match. Head towards the back, away from the clutter of overstuffed bookcases, paintings, and a big studio piano near the entrance, and you’ll find a sitting area that has a lot more breathing room with overgrown plants and a handful of tables. Head even further back and you’ll find a courtyard patio domed by purple-flowered trees where it’s an unspoken rule to keep electronics stowed away. A decent lineup of sandwiches and coffee drinks helps break up the several hours that you’ll likely be here. We prefer the all-daybreakfast sandwichwith sausage on an english muffin. Just be sure to bring some cash." - Patrick Wong