Food was okay. Quite overpriced for everything though. It was one person making everything so props to him. 50 bucks for 2 people is a bit outrageous especially since it was 2 croissant sandwich and 2 drinks. It was all decent but I've had better for way cheaper. Probably wont be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Bonnie McGhee
I'm a champion for them.
Ally Masterson
Palestinian owned 🇵🇸 the owner was so friendly, he genuinely wanted to chat with everyone. I only stopped in for an iced tea, to charge my phone, and to pee. But the vibes were incredible - it felt like a movie scene. A man reading a newspaper, a couple chatting and sipping their coffee, a tv show playing from the screen, and the owner making all of the foods and drinks behind the bar. Since I was alone he chatted with me for awhile, about Chicago, food, travel, & his home country. Thank you, Ziyad!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Neresa Hall
A hidden gem in San Fran. Super friendly service and yummy vego/vegan options. From New Zealand and even got a flat white coffee!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick Carwile
A very welcoming greeting when arrived. Mocha latte was great! A quiet lil spot to sit and take in the morning on Powell St.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Isaac
Tasty food, professional service with a warm atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria Measor
Very tasty breakfast bagels and iced lattes. Staff very friendly. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S N
Coffee, pastries, sandwiches and salads, all made with care and attention to detail. I had a wonderful slice of banana bread that was delicious with my mocha. Seating outside and inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Bagel, Belgian Waffle
Mia Hangai
All 5 stars. The owner was so kind and gave us free food since the next day, the store was closed. Had the Alaskan and the entire thing was delicious. Amazing olive oil. Very chill atmosphere and he allowed us to stay 20 minutes after closing since we had just come in from the rain.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Norma Kun
We loved this place!!! Originally we wanted to go somewhere else but the line outside was crazy so we found Cafe Fransisco and even next day we went back for another bagel😄 we were here in January 2025. I can recommend this place 100%.
We ordered two waffles and a mocha. The orders were mixed up—my mocha came as a regular coffee, and when I pointed it out, the staff simply added chocolate syrup and creamer instead of preparing a proper mocha from scratch. It didn’t taste like a true mocha at all. The waffles, meanwhile, were visibly burnt and clearly store-bought—just heated and served on disposable plates. After we pointed out how burnt they were, they were eventually replaced, but it was disappointing that they were served that way in the first place.
What made it harder to digest was the cost: $40 for two waffles and a doctored-up coffee felt steep, especially considering the quality. This felt more like a $20 breakfast at best. The ambiance was casual and the outdoor seating seemed nice, so it might be an okay spot to hang out for a drink. But if you’re visiting primarily for the food, I’d suggest tempering expectations.
Food was okay. Quite overpriced for everything though. It was one person making everything so props to him. 50 bucks for 2 people is a bit outrageous especially since it was 2 croissant sandwich and 2 drinks. It was all decent but I've had better for way cheaper. Probably wont be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
I'm a champion for them.
Palestinian owned 🇵🇸 the owner was so friendly, he genuinely wanted to chat with everyone. I only stopped in for an iced tea, to charge my phone, and to pee. But the vibes were incredible - it felt like a movie scene. A man reading a newspaper, a couple chatting and sipping their coffee, a tv show playing from the screen, and the owner making all of the foods and drinks behind the bar. Since I was alone he chatted with me for awhile, about Chicago, food, travel, & his home country. Thank you, Ziyad!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
A hidden gem in San Fran. Super friendly service and yummy vego/vegan options. From New Zealand and even got a flat white coffee!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A very welcoming greeting when arrived. Mocha latte was great! A quiet lil spot to sit and take in the morning on Powell St.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tasty food, professional service with a warm atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very tasty breakfast bagels and iced lattes. Staff very friendly. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coffee, pastries, sandwiches and salads, all made with care and attention to detail. I had a wonderful slice of banana bread that was delicious with my mocha. Seating outside and inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Bagel, Belgian Waffle
All 5 stars. The owner was so kind and gave us free food since the next day, the store was closed. Had the Alaskan and the entire thing was delicious. Amazing olive oil. Very chill atmosphere and he allowed us to stay 20 minutes after closing since we had just come in from the rain.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We loved this place!!! Originally we wanted to go somewhere else but the line outside was crazy so we found Cafe Fransisco and even next day we went back for another bagel😄 we were here in January 2025. I can recommend this place 100%.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Lovely little place very welcoming
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visited Café Francisco with my wife for breakfast and, unfortunately, our experience didn’t live up to the 4.5-star rating we saw on Google Maps.
We ordered two waffles and a mocha. The orders were mixed up—my mocha came as a regular coffee, and when I pointed it out, the staff simply added chocolate syrup and creamer instead of preparing a proper mocha from scratch. It didn’t taste like a true mocha at all. The waffles, meanwhile, were visibly burnt and clearly store-bought—just heated and served on disposable plates. After we pointed out how burnt they were, they were eventually replaced, but it was disappointing that they were served that way in the first place.
What made it harder to digest was the cost: $40 for two waffles and a doctored-up coffee felt steep, especially considering the quality. This felt more like a $20 breakfast at best. The ambiance was casual and the outdoor seating seemed nice, so it might be an okay spot to hang out for a drink. But if you’re visiting primarily for the food, I’d suggest tempering expectations.
Café Francisco might be popular for its location or vibe, but from a food and value perspective, I found it overrated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Lovely little cafe, great service and wonderful latte + Mediterranean plate
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly owner, excellent coffee and very nice atmosphere. Highly recommend the Mediterranean plate!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The owner/barista is so welcoming!
Atmosphere: 5
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