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The ambiance is cool and this is the only cafe by the shipyards. I love the open space that's big enough to work, meet up with a friend etc. I just have 2 issues. One, is that sometimes they're not open early morning per the posted business hours. Forces me to go to Starbucks on my way to work. Secondly, the espresso drinks are inconsistent or not up to par. So I'd rather drive to dogpatch or Portreo hill to get a proper espresso drink. So we ordered a Cortado and she apologizes saying she ran out of small cups and put it in a latte cup. However the ratio to milk and espresso was wayyyy too much milk. It was difficult to taste any espresso at all.
I'm so very happy. The cafe is in a large, I mean really large, industrial space. Plenty of free street parking. I'm chilling in a comfy chair, with a view of a neighborhood I've previously only passed through on my way to the annual Open Studios. (That's another review, put it on your calendar). I'm guessing the Cafe site used to be a fire station, with its huge open garage door, big enough for a very large truck. 9am on a Wednesday, there's a woman reading a book, no laptop village! Bonus points for that. The patrons seem to be locals, with a lot of construction workers picking up coffee to go. Cafe & Avocado Toast: 5 Stars: * toast that's actually toasted! * You can eat with your hands. * good flavor profile * ingredients don't compete with the avocado. * presentation * cafe ambiance * friendly service I was worried about the seaweed topping, but surprised I really liked it. Adds a salty pop which doesn't interfere with the mild, creamy avocado. I did scrape some of it off though. Bacon was yummy, chewy, took off some of the fat 'cause I'm a picky eater. About that giant garage door essentially making the cafe open air. Dress accordingly. 5 star experience. Destination dining. I'll be back.
Cafe Alma's "Wedge Salad" ($12) is good enough to eat two days in a row so I did. Upon visit #2 I brought an acquaintance, who ordered a different salad on the menu, and she concurred: Cafe Alma makes a great salad. We can though, split hairs over whether their Wedge Salad is any sort of Wedge Salad at all. I've always known a Wedge Salad to start with a large wedge of Iceberg Lettuce and here the lettuce is laid out on the plate. And it's Romaine, not Iceberg. And who cares at all? It's that good. Get it. When I suggested Cafe Alma to said acquaintance she asked if they had outdoor seating and I had to pause a moment. "The whole thing is kind of open to the elements" I responded. I can't say what set-up they employ in Winter, but right now the entire front of the place - and it's a very big front - is wide open and most tables sit under a very high roofline and feel outdoors, with plenty of space between each. If someone had introduced me to Cafe Alma (I found it on my own) I'd be impressed by several things. The Bayview-Hunters Point location would first tell me that this person was someone who sought out good finds in locations a bit off the beaten path. Second, with its shelves of curated, artist-produced knick-knacks and eye-catching tilework I'd think that person had a nice eye for design. And finally, I'd know that they have very good taste because this is a restaurant after all, of the fast-casual ilk, and their salads are sheer joy. I am left to assume that the rest of the menu is equally delicious but I know I'll never know. Cafe Alma's Wedge Salad is it for me and I'd be lying were I to say I had any intention of trying anything else on that menu. Good place
Absolutely 10/10 cafe. The ambiance, the food, the drinks, the service; all on point. This is my favorite place to get a quick lunch or tea. My favorite is the BZT, bacon zucchini and tomato. Not only are their offerings delicious but I really appreciate their ethos. They truly support the neighborhood by regularly hosting workshops and events. Last I was there I saw them collabing with shipyard art just down the block. My only wish is that they would stay open later! They close pretty early at 2pm.
This place is great! Wonderful grilled sandwiches and I particularly enjoyed my lemonade. Very refreshing. I think they have a strawberry one as well. I can't wait to go back and try some of their other items such as their bagels or salads. So happy to have this cafe in the neighborhood- much needed and a wonderful place!
I'm very grateful you're still thriving, but sadly, today I felt the very present stress of your crew. The young lady at the counter seemed so upset. I definitely missed her free spirit from a year ago. Hard times create even harder feelings. I get it. I'm trying too. Today, I went to my office to pack up. It's been a highly eventful & very emotional week so it was nice to step away to grab lunch. I visited this spot quite a bit last year. Can't believe it's been a year...The last time was for my work's holiday gathering. So much has happened since then... So many changes & sadly, not for the better. I got ready to say goodbye to my 2nd work home & it just hit me how much uncertainty is still out there. I know it's not easy, believe me. But just know even a smile can make a real difference. Good thing this salad hit the spot. So thank you & hang in there.
Has everything you could want from a cafe. Friendly staff, amazing menu, and a calm atmosphere. (The wifi, outlets, and public bathroom are a plus too!)
I was at work and I told my co-workers I wanted new to eat in the Hunters Point Bayview so thanks to Yelp, I found this place and the panini's looked good and sounded good on the menu, and we headed to Alma Cafe and ordered the BZT Panini, and myself and my other co-worker ordered the Mushroom Panini, and we all had a side arugula salad and it was delicious. It is a new reasonable spot the meal is $11 for a panini and side salad. The ladies who work in there are very nice and the greet you when you walk in. It is a very clean Resturant and the really enjoyed our food we will definitely be going back to try some more yummy things in the menu. Definitely give this place a try if you are in the San Francisco area, you will not be disappointed. Also try their Hibiscus Limeade it was really good.
This place is great, I was impressed with the looks, food. Everything. I can see myself coming back every now and then. Relaxing with great food items and a view is the way to go
Came here with my teammates on a Saturday afternoon and it had a ton of seating! Good: - Lots of seating and tons of space - The place is super cute and clean inside - I liked the chicken pesto panini and the lattes here - very tasty but on the smaller portion size Bad: - Super casual service - The street that this is on feels more jank Overall this place was a nice find and feels very hole-in-the-wall since it's not too popular and packed yet. read more
Came here when it opened. It's a great space for events. Parking isn't too bad (some people would park on the island whenever there isn't parking). Ordered a vanilla iced latte but just tasted like a latte and no vanilla. read more
6 days ago
1 year ago
The ambiance is cool and this is the only cafe by the shipyards. I love the open space that's big enough to work, meet up with a friend etc. I just have 2 issues. One, is that sometimes they're not open early morning per the posted business hours. Forces me to go to Starbucks on my way to work. Secondly, the espresso drinks are inconsistent or not up to par. So I'd rather drive to dogpatch or Portreo hill to get a proper espresso drink. So we ordered a Cortado and she apologizes saying she ran out of small cups and put it in a latte cup. However the ratio to milk and espresso was wayyyy too much milk. It was difficult to taste any espresso at all. read more
I'm so very happy. The cafe is in a large, I mean really large, industrial space. Plenty of free street parking. I'm chilling in a comfy chair, with a view of a neighborhood I've previously only passed through on my way to the annual Open Studios. (That's another review, put it on your calendar). I'm guessing the Cafe site used to be a fire station, with its huge open garage door, big enough for a very large truck. 9am on a Wednesday, there's a woman reading a book, no laptop village! Bonus points for that. The patrons seem to be locals, with a lot of construction workers picking up coffee to go. Cafe & Avocado Toast: 5 Stars: * toast that's actually toasted! * You can eat with your hands. * good flavor profile * ingredients don't compete with the avocado. * presentation * cafe ambiance * friendly service I was worried about the seaweed topping, but surprised I really liked it. Adds a salty pop which doesn't interfere with the mild, creamy avocado. I did scrape some of it off though. Bacon was yummy, chewy, took off some of the fat 'cause I'm a picky eater. About that giant garage door essentially making the cafe open air. Dress accordingly. 5 star experience. Destination dining. I'll be back. read more
6 months ago
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Cafe Alma's "Wedge Salad" ($12) is good enough to eat two days in a row so I did. Upon visit #2 I brought an acquaintance, who ordered a different salad on the menu, and she concurred: Cafe Alma makes a great salad. We can though, split hairs over whether their Wedge Salad is any sort of Wedge Salad at all. I've always known a Wedge Salad to start with a large wedge of Iceberg Lettuce and here the lettuce is laid out on the plate. And it's Romaine, not Iceberg. And who cares at all? It's that good. Get it. When I suggested Cafe Alma to said acquaintance she asked if they had outdoor seating and I had to pause a moment. "The whole thing is kind of open to the elements" I responded. I can't say what set-up they employ in Winter, but right now the entire front of the place - and it's a very big front - is wide open and most tables sit under a very high roofline and feel outdoors, with plenty of space between each. If someone had introduced me to Cafe Alma (I found it on my own) I'd be impressed by several things. The Bayview-Hunters Point location would first tell me that this person was someone who sought out good finds in locations a bit off the beaten path. Second, with its shelves of curated, artist-produced knick-knacks and eye-catching tilework I'd think that person had a nice eye for design. And finally, I'd know that they have very good taste because this is a restaurant after all, of the fast-casual ilk, and their salads are sheer joy. I am left to assume that the rest of the menu is equally delicious but I know I'll never know. Cafe Alma's Wedge Salad is it for me and I'd be lying were I to say I had any intention of trying anything else on that menu. Good place read more
3 years ago
Absolutely 10/10 cafe. The ambiance, the food, the drinks, the service; all on point. This is my favorite place to get a quick lunch or tea. My favorite is the BZT, bacon zucchini and tomato. Not only are their offerings delicious but I really appreciate their ethos. They truly support the neighborhood by regularly hosting workshops and events. Last I was there I saw them collabing with shipyard art just down the block. My only wish is that they would stay open later! They close pretty early at 2pm. read more
This place is great! Wonderful grilled sandwiches and I particularly enjoyed my lemonade. Very refreshing. I think they have a strawberry one as well. I can't wait to go back and try some of their other items such as their bagels or salads. So happy to have this cafe in the neighborhood- much needed and a wonderful place! read more
6 years ago
I'm very grateful you're still thriving, but sadly, today I felt the very present stress of your crew. The young lady at the counter seemed so upset. I definitely missed her free spirit from a year ago. Hard times create even harder feelings. I get it. I'm trying too. Today, I went to my office to pack up. It's been a highly eventful & very emotional week so it was nice to step away to grab lunch. I visited this spot quite a bit last year. Can't believe it's been a year...The last time was for my work's holiday gathering. So much has happened since then... So many changes & sadly, not for the better. I got ready to say goodbye to my 2nd work home & it just hit me how much uncertainty is still out there. I know it's not easy, believe me. But just know even a smile can make a real difference. Good thing this salad hit the spot. So thank you & hang in there. read more
2 years ago
Has everything you could want from a cafe. Friendly staff, amazing menu, and a calm atmosphere. (The wifi, outlets, and public bathroom are a plus too!) read more
I was at work and I told my co-workers I wanted new to eat in the Hunters Point Bayview so thanks to Yelp, I found this place and the panini's looked good and sounded good on the menu, and we headed to Alma Cafe and ordered the BZT Panini, and myself and my other co-worker ordered the Mushroom Panini, and we all had a side arugula salad and it was delicious. It is a new reasonable spot the meal is $11 for a panini and side salad. The ladies who work in there are very nice and the greet you when you walk in. It is a very clean Resturant and the really enjoyed our food we will definitely be going back to try some more yummy things in the menu. Definitely give this place a try if you are in the San Francisco area, you will not be disappointed. Also try their Hibiscus Limeade it was really good. read more
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I just moved to the neighborhood and I love how they have this cute & spacious cafe out of the middle of nowhere! My new spot for sure!! Industrial/boho/artsy vibe, need more of these in the area! read more
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Heck. Yes. Super chic and slightly hipster coffee shop in the Bayview neighborhood?? The interior has more space than my entire condo building - with some more seating it would be good - and some louder music to liven it up, but for being open a few days now, this place is AWESOME. Drinks are good, food smells great (haven't tried it yet) and the people are super nice. Welcome Cafe Alma!!! I can't wait to go back. read more
4 years ago
This is a great place. I came in for lunch. I Chad the Reuben panini sandwich. The bread really was crunchy and the cheese melted and the pastrami was quite good not fatty. I could only eat half. It comes with chips or arugula salad. I had the salad which also was peppery and a nice dressing. read more
7 years ago
Absolutely breathtaking! Fantastic service, really cute spot, and the food and drinks are incredible! My wife and I live in the neighborhood, and always gawked at how beautiful this place is before they opened for business. We actually didn't even know what they were doing, we thought it was just an event place to have parties and receptions. Once we saw that it was a cafe, I had to make it to this place! Just look at these cookies read more
4 years ago
Such a cute place with such tasty and inexpensive food, would definitely recommend. Would be a great place to work or bring kids. read more
5 years ago
So happy to have such a cute cafe in the neighborhood! The staff was warm and super friendly. The food was tasty and along with our paired mimosas it didn't disappoint! Excited for my next visit. read more
5 years ago
I'm so glad we found this place near Heron's Head Park n San Francisco. My turkey sandwich was incredibly delicious! It was a treat after birding in the wind and cold and not finding the Rock Sandpiper. My partner enjoyed his Albacore sandwich and great coffee. read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
Talk about delicious! I had a turkey pesto panini with chili sauce and my my my was it tasty! The arugula salad with cheese and fresh onions! Definitely going back! read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Cute cafe in a warehouse with curated art and home goods made by local artists! Easy going staff, friendly service and delicious food. read more
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888 Innes Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124
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