Based on the food only. I won’t be back, i had high expectations from the reviews but this place is gentrified af. What is happening to the mission district? Went for brunch and nothing we ordered had flavor, including the cafe de olla which was watered down and the champurado, also flavorless and made with water. We couldn’t even try to fix our dishes with salt and pepper because they were not provided. Don’t both asking for hot salsa to fix your dish either, they’ll give you a bit of blended chipotle from the can. Sad I paid almost $30 for brunch and left hungry
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Miriam Gomez
Small cafe, very cozy and staff super friendly. Food is delicious!! It was raining and they have some leaks is the only thing to keep in mind.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oaxacan Hot Chocolate, Quesadilla
Erika Marisol Jiménez
I worked with Café de Olla for our Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month event at work. They were so fast, easy, and flexible to partner with. We ordered conchas, iced cafe de olla, and Oaxacan hot chocolate for 50+ people.
The concha's were the fluffiest and most moist ones I've ever had. Everyone raved about them and loved their coffee and hot chocolate. They make everything with high quality ingredients and lots of love.
10/10 recommend for any small or large catering needs, such a gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Dulce
P Chang
We ordered tamales and quesadillas to go. Very authentic Oaxacan style food. Mole is rich and spicy. Quesadilla was cheesy and full. It’s a small place, so you need to be patient for a large order. We also ordered some of the pan dulce baked goods and they were much better than they looked. (They can be dry and tasteless. These actually had some flavor. Good with coffee!) I’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tamales, Quesadilla
Heidi McLaughlin
Excellent coffee!
C S
Café de Olla offers an authentic Mexican experience that's hard to beat. Their tamales are a must-try—packed with great flavors and just the right amount of spice. At about $6 each, they’re worth every penny. The texture is perfect, and the filling is always generous. If you're looking for a place that delivers on both taste and value, this is it. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tamales
Denissa Gonzalez
Vegan tamal was excellent! Ended up having a second one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jesus Guadarrama
Partner and I both had a torta and we loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Berenice Mora
First time trying this place, the food was delicious and authentic from Oaxaca!!! We are always looking for authentic mexican food. The owner was really nice. Can't wait to go back and try other dishes.
Vegetarian options: Lots of items that are or can be made vegetarian
Dietary restrictions: Great gluten free and pork free option.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tamales, Tlayuda
Jeanette G
I am Oaxacan and I go to this spot because the food reminds me of my grandmother’s cooking. You will find a variety of dishes and drinks, perfect for any meal of the day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oaxacan Hot Chocolate, Tamales, Tlayuda
Ali Khalil
Wonderful people around! We got there as 4 adults and 3 children and everyone was so welcoming! We enjoyed our family-like atmosphere with nicely home made beverages and food!
Thank you for a nice authentic experience!
Kid-friendliness: Friendly owner and staff! Everyone makes you feel at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oaxacan Hot Chocolate, Tamales, Quesadilla
mitch
I really wanted to like this place. The tamale was dry and bland and the Tlayuda was crispy but I have no idea what was inside. The meat tasted processed and it all had that really hot inside thing which seemed like they microwaved the food. Wasn’t too happy with it unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tlayuda
Magdalena Jednorowicz
Wonderful, unique gem in the heart of the Mission. Oaxacan cuisine.
Based on the food only. I won’t be back, i had high expectations from the reviews but this place is gentrified af. What is happening to the mission district? Went for brunch and nothing we ordered had flavor, including the cafe de olla which was watered down and the champurado, also flavorless and made with water. We couldn’t even try to fix our dishes with salt and pepper because they were not provided. Don’t both asking for hot salsa to fix your dish either, they’ll give you a bit of blended chipotle from the can. Sad I paid almost $30 for brunch and left hungry
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Small cafe, very cozy and staff super friendly.
Food is delicious!! It was raining and they have some leaks is the only thing to keep in mind.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oaxacan Hot Chocolate, Quesadilla
I worked with Café de Olla for our Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month event at work. They were so fast, easy, and flexible to partner with. We ordered conchas, iced cafe de olla, and Oaxacan hot chocolate for 50+ people.
The concha's were the fluffiest and most moist ones I've ever had. Everyone raved about them and loved their coffee and hot chocolate. They make everything with high quality ingredients and lots of love.
10/10 recommend for any small or large catering needs, such a gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Dulce
We ordered tamales and quesadillas to go. Very authentic Oaxacan style food. Mole is rich and spicy. Quesadilla was cheesy and full. It’s a small place, so you need to be patient for a large order. We also ordered some of the pan dulce baked goods and they were much better than they looked. (They can be dry and tasteless. These actually had some flavor. Good with coffee!) I’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tamales, Quesadilla
Excellent coffee!
Café de Olla offers an authentic Mexican experience that's hard to beat. Their tamales are a must-try—packed with great flavors and just the right amount of spice. At about $6 each, they’re worth every penny. The texture is perfect, and the filling is always generous. If you're looking for a place that delivers on both taste and value, this is it. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tamales
Vegan tamal was excellent! Ended up having a second one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Partner and I both had a torta and we loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time trying this place, the food was delicious and authentic from Oaxaca!!! We are always looking for authentic mexican food. The owner was really nice. Can't wait to go back and try other dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tamales, Tlayuda, Chicken Mole Tamale
Great experience, very welcoming staff, as a Mexican American the food reminded me of my family’s.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tamales, Tlayuda
Restaurantji Recommends
So authentic and delicious !!
Vegetarian options: Lots of items that are or can be made vegetarian
Dietary restrictions: Great gluten free and pork free option.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tamales, Tlayuda
I am Oaxacan and I go to this spot because the food reminds me of my grandmother’s cooking. You will find a variety of dishes and drinks, perfect for any meal of the day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oaxacan Hot Chocolate, Tamales, Tlayuda
Wonderful people around! We got there as 4 adults and 3 children and everyone was so welcoming!
We enjoyed our family-like atmosphere with nicely home made beverages and food!
Thank you for a nice authentic experience!
Kid-friendliness: Friendly owner and staff! Everyone makes you feel at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oaxacan Hot Chocolate, Tamales, Quesadilla
I really wanted to like this place. The tamale was dry and bland and the Tlayuda was crispy but I have no idea what was inside. The meat tasted processed and it all had that really hot inside thing which seemed like they microwaved the food. Wasn’t too happy with it unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tlayuda
Wonderful, unique gem in the heart of the Mission. Oaxacan cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loading...