"Coffee has always been the most important meal of the day, and in quarantine, it’s downright essential. But if you want an iced latte or cold brew, and you have a sweet tooth - do yourself a favor and head to Excelsior Coffee. It’s a small neighborhood cafe on Mission Street that also serves ube pastries from the Bay Area-based bakery Ube Area - brownies, flan, cheesecake, and mochi donuts. They’re available for takeout every day from 8am-4pm. You can also order beans for delivery online." - julia chen 1, lani conway