I enjoyed my lunch here at Cafe 5. I had the Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl with edamame, pickled veggies, ginger and half of an avocado. And also a probiotic drink. It was nutritious, slightly fancy and expensive lunch. Prices commensurate with the location as it is on the 5th floor inside the SFMOMA museum. The cafe is spacious with an inside/outside design, airy and modern. Pigeons also like this place as they walk through the area nodding their heads to us as if they are museum constables. I enjoyed the integration of current exhibits with their cafe food/dishes. Currently they are using more colorful plates and menu to complement the KAWS exhibit. I also enjoy the outdoor art that's placed in their patio. One of the art installations reminded me of a gyro on a vertical boiler. Tasty. Located inside the SFMOMA museum. read more

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One of the best museum cafes in SF. Our food was really good. My butternut squash soup was bursting with flavor and my side of salmon was so crisp and tasty. I have been here multiple times, and this time was the best. it also was a clear warm day and we sat outside in the sun. read more

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I had an early lunch and enjoyed a delicious teriyaki salmon bowl. The portions were just right with a nice cut of salmon surrounded by sweet pickles, edamame, sliced avocado, pickled ginger, and slivered scallions layered on top of a pinkish sweet sauce, rice and furikake. I appreciated the rice portion, which wasn't too large, that helped to blend the flavors of protein, sauce and vegetables. Perhaps because I got there early, the ingredients were absolutely fresh. if I wasn't so full, I would have included my favorite dessert in this cafe: the carrot cake. Moist, with a perfect carrot and cake ratio and topped with a thick cream cheese frosting, it is simply the best in the City. read more

Phenomenal food at SFMOMA! Delicious flavors in the food, plenty of seating at the cafe, and attentive staff always around. Our meals were fantastic, and we will definitely grab a meal here again the next time we visit the museum. read more

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I ordered a cup of tea but got charged for a pot. Well SFMOMA that's the only "donation" you'll be getting from me.

I eat lunch here frequently because I visit SFMOMA frequently. I've always found the food and ambiance to be excellent but my lunch there a couple days ago was so outstanding that I finally had to post. Their Basil Panzanella salad was only $20 but easily a 6-star entree! It had one ingredient that I loathe--zucchini, but the chef managed to make even that taste great via grilling and seasoning. The tea and dessert were also excellent, but it was that salad that I hope to see again on their menu! read more

Cafe 5 - Basil Panzanella salad - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

A great place to enjoy wholesome dishes, very well prepared, as well as beverages, while overlooking an outdoor patio (we were there in December rain). We both had the excellent vegetable quiche. I had some Cabernet,while wifey did the fancy tea. Service is efficient and the environment lends itself to both art and people watching - definitely an alternative to going to lunch elsewhere. Highly recommended! read more

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This is one of the limited dining options offered by SFMOMA when you visit. Food is ordered at the counter, and then delivered to your table. Nice atmosphere, good service, and prices were on par for a museum cafe. The selections are somewhat limited, and the brisket sandwich I ordered was decent, but extremely fatty (I threw away some of the meat). read more

Meals were so healthy and extremely tasty! Fish, salads etc. Really good. Cakes good too. Nice and spacious. My one complaint is why in a place with fabulous quality tea bags, why they don't know how to make a cup of tea. Obvs, pots are preferable for tea. Failing that mugs made of pot would suffice. Paper cups are awful for tea but worse than that, you cannot make tea by handing the customer a cup of hot water and a tea bag!! What the heck!! (This seems a common way in SF and the tea bags are such good quality, it's tragic) You need the water on a rolling boil and poured directly onto the bag. Milk should be in a small jug on the side. I'll give some leeway as I am a Brit and tea-obsessed, even brought by own kettle to SF! Do not like coffee at all. read more

I went to SF MoMA for the day and forgot to eat and thought I would have to hurry through the exhibits to get some food but when I stumbled upon this cafe I was excited. Checking out the menu I took a chance with my fav sandwich and tried a little of everything. The presentation was great, the food was quality and the drink was good too! Usually cafes like this are just so-so, but I was pleasantly surprised for what I got and the price. All this together was about $40 and for the city, that's quite a steal. They also have a children's menu, however, I didn't get a chance to view it. Thought it would look odd considering I was not with any children lol. Overall, you can LITERALLY spend the whole day at this place and that made me so happy! I spent 5 hours at the museum and I didn't even get to see everything. read more

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It's very difficult to enjoy a lunch here with multiple pigeons wandering, and in some cases even flying around the inside seating area. I witnessed no employees make any effort to eradicate them from the premises which was quite perturbing. We couldn't finish our meal in their presence so unfortunately had to leave. Food was ok, but of course pricey for what you are getting. read more

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Making food tasteless must be a superpower. This was one of the worst food I ever had in my life that costs $19. With some grass and a little piece of tasteless quiche, I would say the total for the overall ingredient is about $4. If it wasn't for the energy to see more art, I wouldn't eat any air at SFMOMA. I will better stuff myself before entering this museum next time for another great exhibition. Hope you see this review and thank me later. :) read more

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I had a mushroom and oyster sandwich which was greasy and difficult to eat. The mushrooms appeared and tasted like reconstituted dried mushrooms and I did not see any oysters. Overall there was a sweet tasting dressing on everything, including the small side salad. My partner had a quiche which she enjoyed very much. My advice is to take care of your choices. The environment is large and roomy, fresh, with views of the sculptures in the garden. The staff are very helpful. This unappealing sandwich and a small glass of iced tea cost $30.96 (including a tip), though one orders after waiting in a long line, then waits for your plate to arrive at your table. A sad expensive choice for me. read more

I love the setting and the convenience of this cafe. However the food was just okay. Kids loved the black bean soup so that was the saving grace. It was pricey thought $10 a bowl. The dinner roll that come with is like the one you get on the airplane. Not good. I got the little gem salad and added chicken and also asked for bread. The chicken was delicious. Salad was bland. Bread was the same as the soup so not good and I paid $1 for it. ;-(. We also got the kids pizza. Kids even said it was not good. Don't get it. Overall, overpriced but convenient if you are visiting moma. I did like the outdoor setting and the staff was nice. Food was just okay. read more

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Great little place to enjoy within the museum. I always need a coffee and I'm glad that they opened up in the old Blue Bottle Cafe of the past (pre- renovation of the museum). It's a perfect spot with outdoor seating amongst sculptures. The menu was lovely although we only opted to share a phenomenal Ham & Cheese Croissant. I wasn't too impressed with the latte but the ambiance made up for it. I look forward to enjoying this cafe on my SFMOMA visits. read more

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nothing too special, matcha layer cake was flavorless and white chocolate overpowering. kale caesar was defo not a caesar and had no dressing and was so overly bitter. the cheesecake was fine. saving grace was their gorgeous presentation and amazing service. everyone was so kind and the environment is great will keep coming back despite mid food read more

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Solid restaurant within Moma offering fairly healthy options to share. Located on the 5th floor you can opt in to be seated at one of their indoor tables or one of the tables outside near the sculpture garden. I love how they have large windows & keep a portion of it open so you can walk freely between the two. How it works: 1) Check in at the front to grab menus 2) Grab a table indoors or outdoors 3) Once you decide on location get in line to order food at the front & grab a number 4) They will bring the food to your table once ready Water & utensils are self-serve near the large windows. We ended up getting the pork sandwich to share. $17 isn't the cheapest thing but considering that it's inside of Moma it's comparable to SF prices and was able to be shared between two people. The sandwich itself was pretty tasty. The pork was seasoned well and the meat was tender. We got the coleslaw on the side so it didn't get the bread soggy and they add a pickle slice/side of mustard that you can add on yourself. read more

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The perfect place to get the perfect almond croissant and iced latte on a perfect, sunny San Francisco day. I've been a few times, every time I visit SF, and it just always brings me joy. I love going to art museums by myself, and love even more to sit on the roof/patio with my Cafe 5 goodies heading everyone rave about the art. read more

Cafe 5 - Almond croissant, iced latte, and love - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Solid museum cafe with great food. The potato leek soup with broccoli was excellent - heart and soul warming on a cold San Francisco day. Smoked trout salad was solid - flavorful trout. Great ingredients. The lamb meatballs were so so. I really like the sauce but the meatballs weren't very moist and the flavor of the sauce didn't seep into the meat that much. Great place for a laid back sit down lunch. read more

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We went there for a lunch meeting on Monday just before 13:00. I was afraid that they might be very crowded but it was about 80% full, very organized, fairly quiet and just overall wonderful atmosphere. It's "order at the counter" service but the serving staff is very attentive and nice. And the food! I had a salmon with wild rice salad, and it was delicious. The antipasto plate was excellent too. Reasonable price for the setting, location and food. Don't forget to appreciate the Heath Ceramics dinnerware. Just a pleasing experience altogether. This is how a museum restaurant should be. I will return!! read more

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Great place to grab food and drinks and relax/rest during your visit. Spending all day at the museum is possible because of the cafe! read more

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While the meal we had was quite tasty, it was not equal to the price point. We paid $18.00 for a kabocha squash dish. While it was plated beautifully, it was skant on the squash. There were three thinly sliced pieces of kabocha atop a bed of micro greens, crispy capers, and Calabrian chile oil, all of which were encircled by a swath of yogurt. Like, I said, it was tasty but overpriced. Perhaps $11 or $12 would be a more appropriate sum to pay. Having read other reviews about the service and vibe the staff gives, we wondered what we might experience. In two words: not good. As we stood in line waiting to give our orders, we witnessed a white woman worker at the register castigating an elderly woman of color, who was juggling her cane and purse while attempting to make payment. It seemed that she wasn't moving quickly enough for the staff person. Fortunately we didn't have to deal with this particular staffer as another one at his register waived us forward. But, we were wrong. Our meals came quickly. I reached up for my plate in order to help the server manuver the many plates she was carrying. Then I saw that it was Ms. Cranky Pants, who had moved from the register to service work. She frowned at my gesture and pivoted her body to deliver the other plates, and mine was the last one left for her to place on the table. Then she reached across my lunch plate to retrieve our identifying number from the other side of the table. As she did so, her scarf dragged across the entire circumference of my plate. Then she left. I enjoy the convenience of being able to snack or sip at one SFMOMA's eateries, but with the cost being so greatly inflated and the service being so rude, we will look elsewhere in the area for our future meals. read more

Airy cafe located next to the sculpture garden where the food are works of art themselves! Love it! High end restaurant quality food and pastry also craft beer and cocktails. I got a pastry and that days offering was from Craftsman and Wolves. The red pill, chocolate and peanut butter rolled into a red pill that cured my craving. The museum is great and so is Cafe 5 read more

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What a cute little treat this place is! I absolutely love the feel of the restaurant. It's clean and very calming. If I need a day to chill out and rest, this is it. I come here and grab my coffee in the middle of my museum day and feel like I have no worries in the world. I took some family and friends here one day and had the best time. And when they have themed lunches, you get great food and art. The prices can be quite high, but you are paying for a great seat in the house. read more

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Exactly what you would expect. Great place to grab some art while you are here for lunch. The menu has 6-7 very good lunch dishes that are made to order with fresh ingredients and thoughtful spicing and seasonings. You order at the counter and your food generally comes out in 3-5 mins...pretty fast. Prices are museum for sure but not totally Matisse-level. Chicken tostadas are yummy and fancy, and not a taco-y hidden kids menu item. Garbanzo bean salad is 60% beans + kale + a scoop of quinoa. The salmon salad is the heartiest item and has an excellent dressing. Healthy salads in portions a docent would find delightful (ie a little bit on the small side) They have plenty of tables inside and more on two outside patios. The decks can be hot in the sun or cold in the shadow, but when the air is right eating in the sculpture's shadow can be awesome. The patrons tend to include an older crowd and some touristes, so ordering can be a little slow as people who've waited in a 10 min line decide at the counter what they're going to order. read more

The avocado toast was very good. a super fresh and had a lot of flavor. I also really liked the bread it came with. But the portion was way too small, and SUPER overpriced. It was like $19. Not worth it, but it was the only option and at least it tasted good. Their outside patio is nice. The food also came very fast and the staff was nice. read more

Cafe 5 - avocado toast - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

What an unexpected surprise to find in the museum - a lovely, airy restaurant with delicious food. We were really happy to take a break and enjoy the moment. Food was very good - trout salad was a nice change from most restaurant salads; vegan salad was fresh and tasty. We enjoyed a glass of sauvignon blanc and splurged on their vanilla donut. Will definitely come back next time we are at MOMA. read more

I love the SFMOMA and I love eating, so it's a great mix when the restaurant is nice. I have eaten at Cafe 5 twice. I had the shrimp tostadas one time, and the marsala chicken salad today. The food is gourmet and a little overpriced. Should a pulled pork sandwich really be $15? Actually, I'm kind of sick of it. The menu is a little limited. I might stop here to get a pastry or dessert..and a drink, but not the entrees. Not good enough for the price you pay. read more

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Fresh and delicious. I had the corn, potato, leek, red pepper quiche. Subtle and slightly sweet. Local lightly dressed greens on the side. We sat outdoors. The food came quickly as we had worked up an appetite viewing the amazing museum. read more

White rice and fried anything are a few of my favorite things...so naturally the Wild Mushroom and Three Cheese Arancini caught my eye when I was looking for a snack 3 hours into my visit at SF MOMA! Cafe 5 has a welcoming presence on the 5th floor, located near one of the main staircases and next to the sculpture garden. They serve up a seasonal California-fusion menu, coffee and tea, wine, and a variety of sweet and savory pastries. We started out with an Arnold Palmer, which was spot on with a nice balance of iced tea and lemonade, and a hot cup of illy coffee. Minutes later, the arancini arrived with an unexpectedly beautiful presentation. After a quick photoshoot, I dove in and was very pleased! The arancini was perfectly fried and chock full of mushrooms and cheesy al dente rice. The sweet corn sauce and smoked paprika aioli seemed like it would be sauce overkill, but it was actually the perfect amount and became a nice creamy dressing for the pile of mixed greens in the middle of the plate. I initially thought the appetizer was a bit pricey at $15, but the plate could have easily come out of full service kitchen at a nice restaurant. The portion was reasonable and the quality was evident! Trays shaped like painter's palates, whimsical cube-shaped vases, and minimalist white decor were the finishing touches to Cafe 5 that embodied the theme of the museum very well. I've read mixed reviews about whether or not you can actually access Cafe 5 without a $25 ticket to the museum. My advice would be to err on the side of caution and only make it a part of your museum visit. There are plenty of other great eateries in the area...but if you're already here, it's worth a try! read more

Cafe 5 - Wild mushroom and three cheese arancini (fried rice balls) - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

With only a few hours before closing, my friend invited me as her plus 1 to explore the artistic wonders of the world. We strolled by Cafe 5 and the beautiful architecture and airy atmosphere with notes of spices danced around our noses and pulled us in. We ordered the Beef Stew special, Mushroom and Cheese Arancini Salad, and Bread Pudding with Poached Pear. Wow, in no way did I expect the beautifully curated dishes that artistically captured the modern essence of SFMOMA. Yummmm!! Everything was delicious, full of flavor, depth and texture. We even felt guilty for destroying the beauty of the bread pudding, which happened to be the most delish bread pudding I've ever tasted! We gulped down our Irish coffees and before we knew it, the museum was closing. Such memorable and fun times we had at SFMOMA which were mostly spent indulging our senses at Cafe 5. Ha! Major kudos to the chef and staff!! However, I will be be back soon to explore the artwork... and sample more dishes. read more

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This place is located inside MOMA, on the roof. They have seating inside as well as outside to suit the weather. The plating of all dishes is exquisite. The desserts are creative and yummy. The main courses that I tried had good flavor too. The burrata appetizer was absolutely delicious and paired well with the wine. read more

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This place is located on the 5th floor of the museum. You cannot access this place without a museum ticket. The setting is relaxing and beautiful. The menu is quite small and the service was better than I expected. I got the smoked salmon salad and my friend got the ginger carrot soup. They were both a bit better than we expected from a museum. The wooden trays were a nice touch and the presentation wasn't sloppy. read more

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Café 5 is such a fabulous spot in the museum. Everyone is so kind and hospitable. The manager, Kerry, is very in tune with her guests and notices all of the little things that can make a visit enjoyable. The location itself also complements the experience--the design is phenomenal. Firstly, all of the pastries here are terrific. They often have exhibition-inspired treats that are impossible to not get. The coffee and tea are always perfect, too-- try the red tea! Food portions are quite generous for a museum cafe. The ingredients are always so fresh, and whether you're having a salad (they're all good) or something fried (like some amazing croquettes), the experience is equally enjoyable. Cannot recommend it enough! (Especially as I sit here having soup on a rainy day.) read more

Came here for a nice snack while exploring SFMOMA. Very open space and bright, there is inside and outside seating. We ordered: Lemon Fruit Tart: Delicious! Fruits were fresh and just the right amount of sweetness. Great with coffee! Coconut Shrimp Sandwich: Wow this was delicious, the shrimps were fresh and had a great creamy sauce. The give you lemon on the side, so make so you add some to your sandwich. The only thing is i wish the bread was toasted or heated up. Otherwise, definitely recommend! Overall, had a great experience, would come back and try their other items! read more

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Came here for a lunch break while exploring SFMOMA. I tried soup of the day - tomato basil soup it was excellent!

We stopped for lunch here after a lovely day going through all the art, and we really enjoyed it. The food was pretty decent, as was the service. We found a free table relatively quickly, even though it was a weekend and therefore packed day. I had the stuffed peppers filled with short ribs and I enjoyed it. Good portion, not too filling, but not stingy either. I would definitely come back again next time I visit the museum. read more

Need a break from your gallery walk? Cafe 5 on the 5th floors serves hot and cold food, from salads to sandwiches and simple dishes ranging in price from $7.50 to $16. Desserts run from $6.50 to $8 and pastries from around $3-6. Order at the counter inside or the kiosk outside! They will give you a number that you can place on your table. The restaurant is part of SFMOMA's Sculpture Garden so it's a nice place to hang out. My husband ordered the Blistered Red Peppers Stuffed with Mediterranean Spiced Rice and Braised Beef Short Ribs ($14) and he enjoyed it a lot, though don't expect too much meat inside. It also came with salad greens on the side. I had the Fried Chicken Bahn Mi ($15). It's a a nice portion, but this is a different take on the Bahn Mi. My sandwich had Asian Slaw, Cilantro and Chili Lime Oil. Tasty but subtle. We had the Strawberry Rhubarb Tart ($6.50) for dessert. It was okay. Not too sweet, not too tart, needed more flavor I think. On a nice day like today, it was a great place to have lunch. They need more umbrellas though for shade! read more

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Too pricey. Granted, it seems I picked the wrong thing to get here. But, the nice thing is, the museum allows for in and out access, so why not just go down the street? $9 for a tart...Damn...that's twice as expensive as anywhere else I know. Weird too cause drink prices seem not that bad. After a more careful review of the menu, it seems: Coffee and booze: roughly average for a nice bar or coffee shop Food: about the same as a nice, somewhat upscale new American SOMA place ($~15) Desserts: ridiculous. read more

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Clean, sleek, minimalist atmosphere, with a great outdoor space. Ate dessert first (pumpkin cheesecake), and really enjoyed it. Then the mushroom quiche came, and it was just as tasty. Not exactly cheap--but hey, we're going high-brow at the museum. read more

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