50 Best Cafes in San Francisco

“This review is particularly for the Ilna pop-up on Sunday nights. Maz, the chef, cooks with so much passion. He collects the best ingredients from local farmer's markets, even using his background as a wine maker to create special ferments, and shares his family's Lebanese origins with so much care in each dish. The meatball and prosciutto are not to be missed!“

“A must-visit bakery in San Francisco! The croissants are perfectly crispy on the outside with a soft, elastic crumb inside. The cream puffs and canelés are definite must-adds to your shopping list.

The only downside? The coffee beans lack a bit of that rich aroma—otherwise, it would be a match made in heaven!“

“Good for a quick bite. I like the local feel of the place but it can get very crowded, especially on the weekends so I'm glad for the outdoor tables. I like to stop by when I'm going to hang out near Ocean Beach. The food is tasty!“

“Great place and great coffee“

“We hosted our wedding at Stable Cafe, and were delighted by the entire experience. They were responsive during the planning process, working with us at every step and accommodating our special requests. The food was amazing (we especially enjoyed the elote salad!) The courtyard easily accommodated our 42 guests. The atmosphere of the venue is very cozy, with lots of plants both indoors and outdoors.“

“The egg tarts here are smooth, creamy, and reasonably priced! Coffee comes as a dark roast, strongly flavored if you're into that. My Chinese parents have much good to say about the fundamental baked goods, the egg tarts, pineapple buns, and cocktail buns.“

“Friendly Staff! Great food!“

“The Pork Store Café is a half block away from my pal Eyeball Joe's place so when I visit him we always get our food delivered, it comes hot and fast right from the kitchen. The last time we ate in the restaurant the order was mixed up with another table and he got someone else's order, so he popped his glass eyeball out and pressed it against the servers shoulder and said "I've got my eye on you...so you better watch it!" Ever since them he's got his food delivered. We had an Amazing porkchop dinner! ☆☆☆☆☆“

“Delicious and fresh almond crescent and Tasty latte, very enjoyable!“

“Excellent coffee and even better service and staff!“

“Wonderful neighborhood coffee shop! If Cheers was a coffee shop, then it’s where everybody knows your name and they are happy that you came. They offer superb coffees and tea - by the cup or in bulk! Sweet and savory treats abound and fun merchandise make this the ultimate daily stop!“

“Absolutely charming spot! With amazing mid day light and refined antique aesthetic, they serve top notch coffee and baked goods. The environment is comfortable and unrushed. Babka, chocolate labneh cake, cream puffs and floral cakes, it's really hard to go wrong with the selection and quality.“

“Got breakfast here everyday I stayed in SF — if you get there right after 8:30 AM that’s when they start bringing out the fresh pastries. Get the egg tart and coconut bun. Coconut bun is out of this world and the egg tart is super flaky and buttery. Getting there early is a must because the bakery items are still warm!“

“Food is ok, I got the walnut shrimp sandwich. Love the fusion idea but felt that it lacked the true walnut shrimp flavors (usually a lot more mayo and heavier in taste). The walnuts added a nice texture and the lettuce was fresh. Also got the huckleberry almond cake which was pretty unique and not too sweet. Would recommend this others, but not the shrimp sando“

“Amazing food. Fresh and delicious. Fantastic service“

“El pan buenísimo, el lugar fuera de serie!!“

“Simply outstanding! They have everything down right. Prompt friendly service, clean and comfortable seating, attention to detail, and most importantly, every bite of every thing is delicious. I can count on feeling 10x better after any visit here. Thanks so much to the team behind this operation 🙏🏻“

“Me, my mom and kiddo saw this little corner mom n pop cafe and decided to go in. Usually I'm skeptical since a lot of Mom and pops are disappearing in the city or lost the soul in cooking a great meal. But this place didn't disappoint!! The food was awesome and the staff was very nice. We had to wait since it's small but it was so worth it ?. Had the corn beef'n'hash and you can taste the love they put into it. Thank you! My mom and kiddo enjoyed themselves and that's hard to come by!

Kid-friendliness: Very nice family spot to bring the kiddos after playing at the park.“

“One65 was an amazing discovery on our trip to San Francisco. Having spent the first half of our life in Montréal, Québec, Canada where it was hard to find a bad restaurant, we were absolutely amazed by this Bistro which looks more like a high end dining experience. The menu online & the photos attracted us to this location but we were amazed by the well timed service, the crisp white tablecloths, the table setting and the pleasant and calm atmosphere. My choices of charcuterie platter was perfectly sized; the chicken & the pork rillettes where a wonderful surprise. My husband had an onion tart with the crust as perfect as they get & which I envied. He loved his halibut, moist and tender and I raved over my grilled half lobster, so tender that I found myself munching on the shell parts as well. My bread pudding was not of overwhelming size & perfectly flavored. Don chose the Affogato (scoop of vanilla gelato « drowned » with a shot of hot espresso). We wanted to go back today but they are closed on Sundays.?“

“Cafe de Olla is an attractive, warm and friendly restaurant. The food and drink are delicious. I love their fermented pineapple juice and Tlayudas. Check it out!“

“My friend and I decided to try to be on the go for lunch since we’ve had B patisserie before. We shared a sandwich and ordered a soup. The tomato soup was super salty to the point. It was uncomfortable to swallow so I asked the cashier if we could have another bowl but he said no the salt is pre-mixed already he offered to refund us for the soup, which I thought was very kind of him. We had the pork sandwich and it was so good not only was the meat good but the bread was soft soft and warm. Although though I was disappointed, I didn’t have my soup. I’m sure it’s pretty good except it was just overly salted. Will be back for more food next time.“

“It was good, I saw the reviews on here that said it’s the best burrito in Oakland so I had to stop by and get the OG

The burrito was good, it wasn’t as good as I wanted it to be though.

I also got the strawberry mint agua Fresca which was fire!
Definitely recommend that!“

“Great food and coffee, great friendly service, but I wonder how they make money, because every table is occupied by Gen-Z pseuds with their regulation kit - MacBook, Airpods, phone, eco-friendly water bottle - sitting for hours on end spending very little on little more than a cup of their obligatory matcha.“

“Highly recommend Best coffee in San Francisco ☕️“

“Such gooooood food! Nourishment that feels indulgent.
I got the breakfast bowl today. Have had tamales before both times I’ve been super impressed.

Love the space and outside seating. This is a chill, comfortable space appropriate for small parties or singles.“

“My brother sent me the gold leaf fig dark chocolate dipped for Christmas. They were the best I’ve ever had.“

“Love this place! Great people, great food, and great coffee. We come here every visit to SF“

“I’ve been to a lot of cafes in the city & this is one of my favorites - great natural lighting, there’s usually always space, and delicious food. Definitely by far my favorite out of the neighboring cafes.

I highly recommend the croissaint bread pudding! The italian panini and chicken caesar wrap are great too :)

A solid option to knock out a couple hours of work too - there is free wifi, but the chairs are wooden & no outlets.“

“Five bright stars, Lissa darling!“

“My wife and I really enjoyed our dinner at Acova. The menu is very interesting and varied. My wife had fish and chips and I chose the beef short ribs. Both dishes were super. Our server was helpful and attentive. We appreciate the fairly low noise level so we could have a comfortable conversation. Thank you.“

“Soooo good, this place mainly has Egyptian food with some generic options as well.
The falafel is sooo tasty! Everything just works! Also, the presentation, it’s piece of art.
Coffee is also good. The vibe is very comfortable - good place to hang out and work a bit“

“I had the elephant chai and it was delicious service was good, the peace looked funky, pricing was ok Unfortunately it looked like there was maintenance or renovation work being done and I was there at an odd time, but generally it looks like it could be quite pillar and cool.“

“Another incredible restaurant in San Francisco. The Mole here is one of the best we've ever had, full stop. The portions are immense, and I can say that this is full on "home cookin'". I also want to point out how patient and gracious the staff was with our questions, and our broken spanish. Breakfast here is really a treat!“

“Amazing food & amazing staff!!“

“Exceptionally helpful & friendly staff cooking superb food in a very chill environment. A must visit in the city.“

“We enjoyed everything. The mimosas and food were on point!! Our waiter was so helpful and friendly. He made our visit awesome. Sorry, I didn't get his name (or forgot it after a few mimosas), but he was a friend by the end of our meal. I highly recommend a visit, and we will be back our next time in San Francisco!

Tip: Visit the bathroom if you are into IG pics!“

“Delicious fresh dishes, a pity that there were no anchovies in the Caeser salad, but fortunately the lettuce was wonderfully crispy. Meatballs were also tasty, as was the quinoa salad. Had a glass of wine with my food on their nice terrace. The sun was shining, what more could you want? The only downside is that everything is served in plastic. But otherwise a really great address! Definitely go in if you're in the area!“

“Espresso based drinks are always on point and delicious. Matcha is also delicious but maybe some baristas don’t know how to make it and sometimes you end up with a matcha drink made with non-sifted matcha so you get surprise matcha dust balls.“

“Fresh and yummy!“

“Great local cafe centrally located in the Inner Richmond. Staff is always very friendly and efficient. Nice outdoor seating, though limited, for warm SF autumn days. The Turkey Avocado sandwich is the bomb, soooo good! Spicey if you are sensitive - but just opt for regular mayo instead of the spicey jalapeno. Highly recommend!“

“A wonderful cafe. I did not taste the food, but the drinks are very delicious“

“Stopped by this place with my family a few days ago and we loved it. Make sure you try their empanadas, they’re delicious! That said, we had a really good time at this place, service was great and the rest of the food was also very tasty. The place is a little hidden but not impossible to find.“

“Good for a quick bite. I like the local feel of the place but it can get very crowded, especially on the weekends so I'm glad for the outdoor tables. I like to stop by when I'm going to hang out near Ocean Beach. The food is tasty!“

“Lovely place :)“

“Nice veggie bagel sandwich!

Vegetarian options: There was no specific veggie sandwich on the menu but they make it for you with whatever you want to include and it tastes awesome!

Dietary restrictions: Veggie sandwich available without meat and eggs.“

“Great coffee and service!“

“Accidentally stumbled into this cafe, while waiting for our pizzas to cook in a nearby restaurant. This cafe transport you back to the last century. The decor is very 1960s. The space itself is huge though and has plenty of seats. They also have an outdoor area which is nice on a sunny day. Unfortunately, they don’t accept any form of digital payment, but only cash, but thankfully, they had an ATM on the premises because we did not have any cash. The ATM machine is very expensive, though. I got a regular vanilla latte while my friend got the hazelnut latte, and both of them were pretty good. Was this the best coffee I ever had? No. What is this and perfectly acceptable cup of coffee? Yes. I also had the lemon cake, which was very flavourful, but tad bit expensive. This is a cool place to visit if you’re in the neighbourhood.“

“best matcha cream pie in sf 😋“

“Just one of the coolest and friendliest bars I’ve ever been to. Service was excellent and just such a cool and chilled vibe. Make you feel like it’s your local bar and that they have known you forever. (The Irish coffees ain’t half bad either 😉)“

“I visited Kaiser Permanente on Divisadero, I was hungry and the building has a cafe on site. I was pleasantly surprised when I looked at the food items, the menu looked very familiar to the one Breakfast Little restaurant on 22 nd street in San Francisco. I asked the cashier about the similarities and she said that indeed, the two places are owned by the same person. This location on Divisadero has more food items than the one on the Mission. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, soft roll with scrambled eggs and sausage, the food was very good, very friendly staff that maintained the place clean.“