Paolo Bicchieri - COYOTE

Paolo Bicchieri is a writer living on the coast. His work has been featured in Eater, the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Francisco Standard, and more. His coffee research looks at the political economic conditions of supply chain workers.

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Culture

Still Gay After All These Pours: The Queer Baristas Keeping the Bay's Coffee Culture Alive

As AI bros, private equity, and decent espresso machines dominate the narrative, the gays hold the line.

Paolo Bicchieri Jun 8, 2026