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Telescope Coffee

Bakery café in San Francisco, CA 94103: opening hours, location and what to order.

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Opening hours

 
Pacific Time

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Monday7 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday7 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday7 AM – 4 PM
Thursday7 AM – 4 PM
Friday7 AM – 4 PM
Saturday7 AM – 3 PM
Sunday7 AM – 3 PM

61 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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451 9th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Address451 9th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
StyleBakery café
Time zonePacific Time
From city center0.6 mi southeast
Wheelchair accessYes

About Telescope Coffee

Telescope Coffee is a bakery café at 451 9th Street, 0.6 mi southeast of the San Francisco city center.

It is one of 408 bakeries and sweet shops we list in San Francisco, roughly one for every 2,028 residents. If you want to compare, Cups and Cakes sits less than 0.1 mi from here.

The listed hours start at 7 AM and run as late as 4 PM, for about 61 hours across 7 days a week. It keeps weekend hours on both Saturday and Sunday.

Listed services include takeout. The entrance is reported as wheelchair accessible.

Services and amenities

Takeout Indoor seatingOutdoor seatingRestroom

What to order

Typical items at a bakery café like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Morning pastries

  • Blueberry muffinTall, domed muffin bursting with blueberries under a crunchy sugar crust; moist and tender inside.
  • Cranberry orange sconeCrumbly, cream-based scone with tart dried cranberries and fresh orange zest, brushed with a light citrus glaze.
  • Morning bunCroissant dough coiled with cinnamon and orange sugar, baked in a muffin tin until the edges caramelize and crunch.
  • Butter croissantLaminated pastry with dozens of crisp, shattering layers and a honeycombed, buttery interior; best eaten the morning it's baked.

Breakfast

  • Steel-cut oatmealSlow-simmered steel-cut oats with a nutty chew, topped with brown sugar, fresh fruit and a splash of milk.
  • Croissant breakfast sandwichFluffy scrambled eggs, smoked bacon and aged cheddar layered inside a split butter croissant and warmed through.
  • Avocado toastThick-cut toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes and flaky salt; an egg can be added on top.
  • Quiche of the dayWedge of deep-dish quiche with a buttery crust, filled with eggs, cream and rotating vegetables or meats, served with greens.

Sandwiches

  • Grilled vegetable paniniPressed focaccia filled with roasted zucchini, peppers, eggplant, pesto and provolone; crisp, smoky and herby.
  • Turkey avocado on sourdoughRoasted turkey, avocado, tomato, greens and herb mayo on toasted country sourdough; a fresh, filling lunch staple.
  • Chicken salad croissantHouse chicken salad with celery, grapes and herbs piled into a flaky croissant with crisp leaf lettuce.
  • Caprese ciabattaFresh mozzarella, ripe tomato and basil with balsamic glaze and olive oil on a chewy ciabatta roll.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Tartine New Orleans - Bakery cafe - interior, 11 January 2024 - Aisle — illustrative photo
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Tartine New Orleans - Bakery cafe - interior, 11 January 2024 - Seating — illustrative photo
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Food for sale on the counter of Jacob's Bakery + Cafe 2025-10-08 — illustrative photo
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Display case in a Chinese bakery — illustrative photo
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Questions about Telescope Coffee

What are Telescope Coffee's hours?
Telescope Coffee's listed hours are Mon–Fri: 7 AM – 4 PM; Sat–Sun: 7 AM – 3 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Telescope Coffee open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 7 AM – 3 PM.
What time does Telescope Coffee open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 7 AM on Monday.
Where is Telescope Coffee located?
Telescope Coffee is at 451 9th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
Does Telescope Coffee offer takeout or delivery?
Takeout is available according to the listing.
What should I order at Telescope Coffee?
As a bakery café, typical picks include Blueberry muffin, Cranberry orange scone, Steel-cut oatmeal, and Croissant breakfast sandwich. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Telescope Coffee?
Nearby options include Cups and Cakes (less than 0.1 mi), L'acajou Bakery and Cafe (less than 0.1 mi), and The Cake Gallery (0.2 mi).

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