Food is very fresh, made right in front of you and you can tell that the ingredients are high-quality. The main man I have seen, who I assume is the owner, is friendly and courteous. The cafe is small, but has a few tables for people to sit and enjoy their meals. For dine-in orders, he uses real plates and silverware, which I appreciate as it reduces waste and contributes to a better eating experience. This place is very convenient for me to walk to from the office and everything I have tried so far is delicious. My favorite is the Caesar salad, the dressing is house-made and so yummy! Please support this small business. read more

Cafe Du Soleil - Caesar Salad - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is my absolute favorite spot to get lunch when I worked downtown. They have the most amazing lunch offerings. inside there is a wonderful places to sit. It is a small café so seating is limited. It did remind me of being in Paris. Sandwiches are made fresh and to order and I absolutely just die for the ham with brie on a baguette. All the ingredients are fresh and the cashier is prompt and courteous . I always recommend Café de Soleil whenever anyone ask me what is the best spot to eat in the city. read more

I'll say that this is one of the best chicken salad sandwiches. I love all the fresh herbs and basil that's mixed in. The chicken is super juicy and tender. The only reason I didn't give was because of the bread. It was so hard and there was too much of it. Regardless I'd order this sandwich again. So yummy!! I did order the sandwich with avo which elevated the sandwich experience read more

Cafe Du Soleil - Chicken Tarragon Sandwich - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

Places like these are what restore my faith in the weirdness that is San Francisco. Small hidden quaint place with amazing food, and a lovely owner I am glad I bumped into this. Will be back again! read more

My friends live across the street and suggested we meet here for lunch today. Absolutely magnificent little spot. I had the salad Niçoise and my husband had a soup and sandwich. Such huge and high quality portions. Although I live on the West side of the city, I would come this way for lunch again anytime. And street parking was easy across the street! 10 out of 10! read more

The Yelp description got it pretty spot on! It's a cozy spot to eat a hearty salad, sandwich, or both! I got the Niçoise salad which I've never had before and it was quite yummy with the smoked salmon, hard boiled egg, green beans, and dill. My friend got the chicken orzo salad with a half sandwich and the portions were so large it looked like she got a full salad and full sandwich! The owner is so nice as well--I definitely recommend stopping here for a filling, yummy, and healthy lunch! read more

Cafe Du Soleil - Tomato and onion bisque (soup of the day) - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great spot for catered office sandwiches/salads with a more homey, fresh ingredients and honest practices unlike some of the corporate giants like Mendocino farms and sweet green. This place is worth the detour, the space is cozy but also inviting. Michael is incredibly friendly and accommodating, he strives to create the best dining experience possible. Half of a nicoise plus the prosciutto and Brie are my go togos. All the inputs are made with love and certainly are fresh. It's also very consistent. The value proposition exists despite being in downtown San Francisco. read more

Great European-influenced salads, the niçoise is my go-to. Nice compact place with indoor and outdoor seating, the owner is friendly (I think he is from Belgium if I remember correctly). Check the hours before you go. Street metered parking nearby. read more

Very small, cute. Like the outdoor seating (which is very minimal btw) The server cashier guy is really really nice!! My bf said the roasted chicken sandwich was "pretty gas". This is crazy because he inhaled it like a wild bear was running down 3rd street to come snatch it out of his hands. Safe to say he loved it. The Caprese Tartine was DELICIOUS although a little hard to eat but I think that's a skill issue on my part . Wonderful food and atmosphere. Would def recommend giving this place a try!! read more

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Scrumptious, high quality, yummy choices for a nutritious and satisfying brunch or lunch! My friend from Grad School days in the French Dept at Cal seek out French-themed places to meet halfway and enjoy great food and great company. This is our new spot! She takes Cal train to SF and I drive in from East Bay. Amazingly found street parking. Service was very gracious and accommodating. I had the Salade Niçoise - outstanding! Just as it is supposed to be, as I lived in Provence and know! My friend had the chicken tarragon sandwich which also was absolutely delicious! Portions were more than ample. Everything was so fresh and delicious, I can't recommend this little gem of a café enough! If you go to SF MOMA and want a quality lunch, just walk down the street a little way to discover this tiny but mighty gem!! read more

Food here is always plentiful and good. It's a small venue but there's a few tables inside and out. Cute place and owner is super friendly. Happy to support them and keep the business going as it's the best place close to my work! A little expensive but you get a lot! read more

Cafe Du Soleil - Nicoise Salad: smoked salmon & all the goods! - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I'm completely obsessed with this place. The chicken Caesar salad is the best I've ever had. I get that and the smoked salmon tartine. I can't wait to go back. Yum!!! read more

such a cute cafe perfect for a rainy day! I live nearby so I come here often! the food here is amazing and always hits the spot. Michael is very nice & helpful. read more

Cafe Du Soleil - Omelette de Paris - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I was really perplexed when I received the food. I didn't say "to go," and I mentioned that I would be eating here, but they served the food in disposable containers. I asked the manager again if they might have misunderstood "to go" and given me the food in disposable containers by mistake, but he said that this is how it is done in this country. This country's way? I've been to San Francisco many times and visited other restaurants, but this has never happened before. I can only think it's racist. very disappointed with the service and pretty shocked about the way they treat customers. read more

Cafe Du Soleil - Omelette de Paris - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

The sandwiches, salads and soup are fantastic. Everything is perfectly prepared with only the finest and freshest ingredients!!! My absolute fave is the mushroom soup when it's available - don't miss it. In addition to the great food - service is above and beyond!!!! read more

Stopped by here for lunch after returning our rental car at a nearby National. I'm glad we stopped by on a whim because this easily became one of my new favorite restaurants in the city. We got a Niçoise salad with smoked salmon as well as the Chicken Tarragon sandwich. Both were perfectly seasoned and delicious. The bread on the sandwich was incredible - crunchy crust but still maintained a softness throughout. Just note that the food can take a bit of time. I noticed the chef puts a lot of attention/effort into preparing the food so it was well worth the wait. read more

If you need a swift spot for lunch in the area, Cafe du Soleil handily handles the major categories: soup, sandwich, and salad. There may be a line out to door when you arrive (assuming we're in non-pandemic times), but the friendly folks behind the counter keep it moving. Your best bets are to stick with simple options like the Turkey & Avocado or Ham & Gruyere sandwiches, or the Caesar or Chicken & Orzo salads (petit is actually a nice size). I think the Chicken Basil Bisque was the only soup they had on, but you can't go wrong there either. I love that you can get a (choose 2) half sandwich/half salad/cup of soup combo too, because tasting more stuff from a place that offers high quality, fresh food is always a win. I personally wasn't enamored with the croissants they've got, but maybe I'm a croissant snob, I dunno. read more

Cafe Du Soleil - Cheddar, Apple and Pastrami Sandwich - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

Exceptional service, delicious sandwiches (try the one with Portobello mushrooms), and pleasant seating--three tables are inside and two outside.. read more

A bite of Paris in the heart of Downtown SF. Breads are fresh, meats are plenty, and the love in the preparation of the food is felt at each table. The menu was as joy to browse over to see what I will come back to get next. Thank you Chef Michael for the wonderful meal! read more

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Fantastic place! The food is fresh with high quality ingredients and you can tell the owner and staff are passionate about everything they prepare. The sandwiches, salads and soups are to die for. The best! read more

Amazing!!! This place is so cool! I had the caprese toast and it's super yum! The side salad portion is huge and filling! They are extremely accommodating. I can't eat blue cheese and they were super nice and made me a new salad without blue cheese. Their coffee is really good! I recommend this place read more

Cafe Du Soleil - Caprese Tartine and Salad Combo - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Absolutely delicious! Large portions and very friendly staff. I got the ham and Swiss croissant with the house salad and the salad had avocado, hard boiled eggs, roasted red peppers, cucumber, tomato and blue cheese crumbles. Would definitely recommend! read more

Lovely little shop right between my place and Ben's place! I can't believe I never stopped in even though I've probably walked by it a hundred times!! Probably because this place is pretty popular during lunch time! Really yummy spot for lunch or a sweet treat! Stopped by today and the gentleman at the front (maybe the owner?) was super kind and friendly...he actually stopped to ask about my day and my experience...which is the type of experience that warms my heart! Definitely recommend their sandwiches and their cookies are of the thin and chewy variety (which is my absolute favorite)! Snickerdoodle...mmmm, so good! read more

They're not too many items on the menu that appealed to me, but I found one and it was wonderful! The Chicken Orzo Salad was a the perfect blend of lettuce, pest chicken and tomatoes. The honey vinaigrette was a nice complement to the dish. If ordering at lunch time it can take a while for your order but it wasn't too bad waiting outside because it was nice out. I also had the croissant for dessert I'd that was the highlight, just the right amount of flake and the color was that golden brown you see in all the french food magazines. Customer service is truly 5 star, you can taste the TLC put into every dish. read more

Cafe Du Soleil - Chicken and Orzo Salad - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

Such a great small business. The owner (Michael) is a very friendly man that had to close down for over a year and has tried to revamp his offerings (additional brunch options). You can tell he is high touch with all his customers and offers conversation and warmth while you are ordering your food. The food (especially the fruit) is fresh, the chai tea latte was nice and warm and the ambiance was well kept. We sat outside, the tables were clean and dry (it was sprinkling a little bit and we had no issues). Please come out and support your local businesses! read more

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Unbelievable! Stumbled across this place and the best food I've ever eaten in a cafe. I got the egg salad sandwich and tomato soup and it was unreal. Will definitely be back to this hidden gem! The owner was so lovely and sweet too read more

Cafe Du Soleil - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

I liked my chicken sandwich it was delicious. Salad with egg and salmon was okay but I wish they cut the salmon and egg and make it blend in with the rest of the greens. They just throw big slices of smoked salmon and halves of the egg and then you end up cutting them with your knife, this doesn't sound to me like a salad. read more

That's are no places that I would come to for lunch except this one! Michael is a sweetheart and will have your order ready for you! The coffee will wake you up! It's strong and will put hair on your chest. Get the mangoes in a cup. Sweet cubes of deliciousness! The salads are large! The Chicken salad has orzo in it, and it's seasonal only made in the fall. The ingredients are fresh. The sandwiches are good, but it may give you a rough roof of your mouth. read more

What lovely food & service! Ordered online to pick up while doing a trade show at Moscone. The food was ready quickly, it was delicious and well priced. My salad was HUGE and filling. Great spot in SOMA. read more

Cafe Du Soleil - Ham & Ham and Gruyere Sandwich - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Stumbled upon this place while looking for a quick takeout lunch near the Caltrain station. It's a cute little shop with 5-6 small tables inside and out. I ordered the Mango Chicken Salad and the portion was large, but it was almost $20 which feels like a bit too much for a salad. It tasted great and the service was nice, but I wish the mango chunks were cut smaller. Otherwise, I got a generous serving of chicken, avocado, and fruit. The dressing was also great! read more

Cafe Du Soleil - Inside - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Wow, what a gem. Best lunch I've had in a long time. I got she half sandwich and salad. When it came, I thought they made a mistake and gave me a fully sandwich. It was much bigger than I expected. The prosciutto and brie sandwich was AMAZING! The house salad was delicious. This place is quite small, three tight tables inside and two outside. I came at 12:30 on a Tuesday, and got a table, but I have no idea how. This place should be packed with a line around the corner. Once word gets out, no way this place won't be inundated. Simply amazing. Thank you so much for the wonderful meal!!! read more

I've probably glanced at this sliver of a place as I was walking by after work, but it's not open in the evening so I never considered it as a dining option. But alas, I happened to be walking home from an appointment on 3rd Street in the middle of the afternoon. I didn't get to eat lunch, so I was in a particularly vulnerable state to gorge on something chemically orchestrated. As I glanced up this time, the door was open and the menu taped to the door (photo: http://bit.ly/2MCupVp). Their focus appeared to be on their catering business, so I sheepishly entered the empty cafe and asked them if they were still serving lunch. They said yes, and I decided to have a $17 Large Niçoise Salad, a nicely composed plate of organic mesclun lettuce, haricot verts, capers, Niçoise olives, roasted red peppers, fingerling potatoes, avocado slices, and chunks of vine-ripened tomatoes topped with a hearty cut of seared ahi tuna accented with a fresh tapenade and a hard-boiled egg half. It was drizzled lightly with a red wine vinaigrette (photo: http://bit.ly/2Bud10S). The result was hearty, healthy and merveilleux. I also ordered a $6 cup of the Chicken Coconut Curry Soup, a creamy bisque with a bit of a spark that was well complemented by slices of a French baguette (photo: http://bit.ly/2BueVP7). It was a true Parisian-style dejeuner among the unappreciative tech heads of SoMa. It makes me want to talk like Emmanuel Macron wagging his finger at Trump for the new U.S. tariffs. Quel dommage. FOOD - 5 stars...among the top Niçoise salads I've had though I'm no Francophile AMBIANCE - 4 stars...cute space but really petit so plan accordingly SERVICE - 4 stars...accommodating considering how busy he and his assistant were TOTAL - 5 stars...you can tell I loved it as I showed off my high school French in this review RELATED - If you're looking for other dining options in this part of SoMa, here's a list of places I've tried and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2MGkdey read more

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If you are looking for a tasty and satisfying lunch, Café du Soleil's lunch combo sandwich is the perfect choice. With its fresh ingredients, perfect portion size, and super good taste, this sandwich is sure to satisfy your hunger and cravings. read more

Mango salad is my go-to! The half portions are huge, A++ fresh ingredients with A++ service. So fresh and clean dressing. It's really busy during lunch, people lining up for take-outs or seat downs. Top-notch lunch spot! read more

Cafe Du Soleil - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

The portions size of their petite salad are ridiculously worth the price of their salads. I got the Niçoise salad. The portion of ahi tuna was great and the salad itself was delicious. I ended up having half for lunch and the rest for dinner. It was good and the combination of other offered salads will likely get me to revisit. I also got a cut up mango, which was a bit overripe. Definitely do not recommend just showing up to order during your lunch hour. Order takeout to save yourself a crammed line and a wait. read more

Cafe Du Soleil - Niçoise salad - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing food and such a gracious host...salads, soups and desserts are . This place is a calm escape to Paris in the middle of a hustling city. read more

This place is a hidden gem, a tiny cafe that elevates sandwiches and omelettes to the highest level. I had a turkey and Swiss -- sounds so plain but you could tell the bread, turkey and cheese was of the best quality, plus such careful preparation too. I tried my son's roasted chicken sandwich, my daughter's omelette and my wife's croque monsieur -- all excellent. So much better than normal cafe fare. read more

Normally, the only salads I'll ever eat are from Sweetgreen, but I am SO GLAD I decided to try this place for lunch. It's a small hole-in-the-wall cafe near Yerba Buena, but as soon as I walked in, I was greeted by the owner himself! Very impressive, considering that he was also busy preparing a bunch of to-go orders. I ended up getting the petit nicoise. (Pro tip: the petit size will be plenty!) Overall, there was nothing really to complain about the food. The salad greens were fresh and crisp, the tuna was seared to a perfect rare, and the simple salt and pepper on top made everything taste so delicious. Will definitely keep this place in mind whenever I'm craving something simple yet healthy! read more

Cafe Du Soleil - Petit nicoise - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place has AWESOME salads and is run by the nicest French guy you'll ever meet. Mango chicken salad is a go to, but I recently had the nicoise with salmon (lox style) and was blown away. Every ingredient is so fresh and ripe. This place has been closed for so long due to covid but is back up and running with the same great food. Please support this great local business run by great local people! read more

This place is great: sandwiches, salads and soups are delicious. I've come here several times for lunch and I also ordered catering from them for a lunch meeting. The owner - Michael- is very friendly and his staff is very nice too. I honestly have nothing but praise for this little gem on 3rd Street. read more

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