About Manny's

Where would you physically go right now to become a better citizen?

It's hard - most of our civic engagement is happening online or in those once in a while moments when you vote or volunteer.

But it didn't always used to be this way.

We used to come together to watch the news and, for centuries, certain coffeehouses and food halls had a dual, sometimes hidden, purpose - they were places of learning, of conversation, of organizing, and of social change.

In an era where our conversations, our connections, and much of our civic discourse is happening digitally, we believe that we need to come together in person now more than ever.

With your help we are building a civic social gathering space in the heart of our changing San Francisco that will combine a cafe, restaurant, small civil rights themed bookstore, and a community gathering and programming space.

Whether it's talks + Q&As with interesting change makers, program nights hosted by local non-profits, advocacy groups, or campaigns, book talks, town halls with local and national politicians, open mics, debates and elections watch parties, or just a place to watch the damn news with your friends and colleagues, there will always be some way at Manny's to plug in and get informed.

We are building a space where conversation is encouraged, where open-mindedness is the only password, and where how much money you have in your pocket should never affect the experience you have.

Welcome to Manny’s!

PS: If you want to learn a bit more you can read the below Medium Post:

https://medium.com/@manny_70232/welcome-to-mannys-7dd2fc2854e1