Cafe 5

$ • Cafe, Pet Friendly, Vegan

About Cafe 5

Cafe 5, located within the Museum of Modern Art, offers a delightful dining experience with a nice big space and lots of natural light. The atmosphere is great, and the service is noted as good, although the staff didn't seem that happy. The drinks, including coffee and iced tea, are praised as very good, and the simple, yet inviting decor allows for comfortable conversation. The menu features a range of tempting options, including the Croque Madame, which is described as quite large, and a salmon rice bowl and an oyster mushroom sandwich, both delicious and so tasty. The Basil Panzanella salad was highlighted as an outstanding entree that impressively made even zucchini taste great. The burrata with brulled oranges and the vegetable tian are also highlighted as excellent, fresh, and creative dishes. While the restaurant can be a bit pricey, it is a great option for visitors to the museum, especially for families enjoying the best chicken tenders and a great ham and cheese croissant. Overall, it has a thoughtful design that makes it a nice spot for a meal.

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Food is good but limited choices. Service is great. Great coffee.

April 2026

Had a wonderful experience at Cafe 5 last week! The dark haired young woman with the hoop earrings at the register was super sweet. She recommended the chocolate hazelnut pastry (which was lovely!) and was very warm and helpful. Will definitely be coming back!

March 2026

I ordered the side chicken $8, and soup $5.The chicken was very yummy and tender and the position was way bigger than I expected! The soup was very fresh and delicious. I can’t believe I only paid $13 for both items. It’s the cheapest lunch experience in San Francisco! And it’s SFMOMA!

November 2025

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