Brown Sugar Factory, San Francisco

Raw Sugar Factory is a testament to tranquility—ash-hued, wood-grain tables and a wall-mounted wine rack to match are lit by soft recess lighting, and the menu features American comfort foods fused with gentle Southeast Asian flavors. For instance, the breakfast and lunch spot crafts a green-tea french toast with vanilla curd, granola, and fresh berries, not to mention burgers, salads, and fried appetizers.