Leaping Lemur Cafe
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Don't buy the sandwiches
Look, we all know zoo food is over priced cafeteria food. I was surprised, however, at how friendly and helpful all the staff were today. Just wanted to give a shout out to all the zoo service staff who are friendly despite everything they have to deal with.
Was going to eat here, but noticed that it was way too overpriced.
Hours
| Monday | 10AM - 4:30PM |
| Tuesday | 10AM - 4:30PM |
| Wednesday | 10AM - 4:30PM |
| Thursday | 10AM - 4:30PM |
| Friday | 10AM - 4:30PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 4:30PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 4:30PM |
The Leaping Lemur Cafe at the San Francisco Zoo offers a varied selection of American cuisine, catering to both adults and children. The indoor space is spacious and self-served, providing a convenient dining experience for zoo visitors. The tables are kept clean, and trash cans are regularly emptied.
The food quality is generally decent, with some hits and misses. Customers have enjoyed the Korean fried chicken sandwich, juicy cheeseburger, crispy french fries, and the Bay Area specialties like Clam Chowder. While the burger has been noted as under-seasoned and soggy, the fries are appreciated as pretty good. The cafe also provides a wide range of options, including meatballs, lasagna, chicken tenders, and a unique "pretzel charcuterie" dish. Although prices are on the higher side, typical for a zoo or museum setting, the portions are generous, and the service is quite fast. The experience is enhanced by kind and courteous service, including eco-friendly practices like paper straws and no lids to cut down on plastic.
The Leaping Lemur Cafe is wheelchair accessible, with open doors, and provides kid-friendly amenities like high chairs. There is plenty of seating available both inside and outside, and customers can order via a self-service touchscreen. Overall, it offers a satisfactory dining experience for those visiting the San Francisco Zoo, with a diverse menu and a comfortable atmosphere, though some may find the options limited for those with specific dietary needs.