"On a stretch of Market Street that’s not quite the Mission and not quite Hayes Valley is Kantine. This Scandinavian-style cafe makes excellent trout bowls that can power you through a day, crispy breakfast sandwiches made on a flaky pastry with sprouted grains, and an array of sweet treats—it all makes the perfect accompaniment to a great cup of coffee. Crowds flock to this well-lit and airy space on weekends, but during the week it gets calm enough that you’re able to read a book with a cortado in peace at one of the many tables inside. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez