Get help and ask questions
Office of Small Business staff will be in commercial corridors throughout San Francisco. Drop in to speak with someone about a question or challenge you may have - anything from registering and licenses, to permitting, leasing, funded, and more. No appointment needed.Up next
September 17, 2026
Morning
9:00am-12:00pm: Claddagh Coffee, 951 Geneva Ave.
Afternoon
1:00-4:00pm: Taqueria El Farolito, 4817 Mission St.
More upcoming Community Office Hours
October 2026
Thursday the 8th
Morning in Noe Valley
9:00am-12:00pm: Bernie's, 3966 24th St.
Afternoon in the Castro
1:00-4:00pm: Castro Tarts, 564 Castro St.
November 2026
Thursday the 5th
Morning in Bernal Heights
9:00am-12:00pm: Progressive Grounds, 400 Cortland Ave.
Afternoon in Portola
1:00-4:00pm: Red House Bakery, 2818 San Bruno Ave.
Thursday the 19th
Afternoon in Mission
1:00-4:00pm: Sisters Coffee Shop, 920 Valencia St.
December 2026
Thursday the 3rd
Morning in Inner Sunset
9:00am-12:00pm: Saint Frank's, 744 Irving St.
Afternoon on Ocean Ave.
1:00-4:00pm: Java on Ocean, 1700 Ocean Ave.
January 2027
Thursday the 14th
Morning in Visitacion Valley
9:00am-12:00pm: Mission Blue, 144 Leland Ave.
Afternoon in Bayview
1:00-4:00pm: Butchertown Coffee, 5191 3rd St.
Thursday the 21st
Afternoon in Dogpatch
1:00-4:00pm: CoffeeShop, 900 22nd St.
February 2027
Thursday the 4th
Morning in North Beach
9:00am-12:00pm: Compton's Coffee House, 543 Columbus Ave.
Afternoon in Chinatown
1:00-4:00pm: On Waverly, 162 Waverly Pl.
Thursday the 11th
Afternoon in Fisherman's Wharf
1:00-4:00pm: Cafe de Casa, 685 Beach St.
March 2027
Thursday the 4th
Morning in Inner Richmond
9:00am-12:00pm: D&A Cafe, 407 Clement St.
Afternoon in Outer Richmond
1:00-4:00pm: La Promenade, 3643 Balboa St.
April 2027
Thursday the 8th
Morning in the Marina
9:00am-12:00pm: Coffee Roastery, 2331 Chestnut St.
Afternoon on Fillmore
1:00-4:00pm: Jane on Fillmore, 2123 Fillmore St.
Thursday the 15th
Afternoon in Nopa
1:00-4:00pm: Bean Bag Cafe, 601 Divisadero
May 2027
Thursday the 8th
Morning in Japantown
9:00am-12:00pm: Best Boy Electric, 1746 Post St.
Afternoon in the Tenderloin
1:00-4:00pm: Deli Shack, 452 Larkin St.
June 2027
Thursday the 3rd
Morning in the Outer Sunset
9:00am-12:00pm: Andytown, 3529 Taraval St.
Afternoon in the Outer Sunset
1:00-4:00pm: Offix Edge, 2309 Noriega St.
July 2027
Thursday the 8th
Morning in SOMA
9:00am-12:00pm: Sextant Coffee Roasters, 1415 Folsom St.
Afternoon in FiDi
1:00-4:00pm: The Wild Fox, 123 Battery St.
About
The Office of Small Business is the City's central point of information for small businesses located in the City and County of San Francisco.
We provide free, drop-in services to small business owners in person Monday-Friday at City Hall and the Permit Center. You can also make an appointment or send your question here.
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Contact information
Phone
Office of Small Business (general)
sfosb@sfgov.orgOffice of Small Business (permitting)
businesspermithelp@sfgov.org