Got back to sit and drink a cold mocha ...quiet neighborhood little Italy ...visited again

Amazing! I loved this place! I bought the chocolate pecan and it was a little rich but 10/10! I recommend coming to this place! So many amazing dishes and desserts! Thanks for have us here! The loxs and bagels are my favorite! My name is Amelia and I I'm 13! Bye! Thank you! read more

Cafe Francisco - San Fran - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place was amazing. First off, the barista Ziad, is amazing at multi-tasking and being super efficient while working. His customer service is top tier and much appreciated. The coffee there was very good and fresh also! It's a great spot right on the corner of a street with a great view that's not too far away from the bridge! You should check this spot it! read more

Fantastic neighborhood cafe. Took my girls and nephew Get the wrapped yummy bread slices. Avo toast, tuna sando, really worth a stop in. Reasonable prices. Just a few steps away from the pier 39 - worth the walk. read more

I come here way too often (I say that only because I have a dozen other favorites within blocks, scattered across North Beach), but boy is it predictably great. And in the most understated way, Ziad achieves the perfect laidback cafe vibe: great coffee (and tea), lowkey but fantastic bespoke sandwiches, and a chill scene inside & out. Please ignore this review though, I'd hate to have this become overcrowded ;) read more

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Great food, wonderful service, nice place to sit for a while to get work done while having a sandwich. The basil tomato soup is crazy good.

This place is stuck in time, my guess is the 80s, and I love it for that. Operated by hardworking staff, the cafe is conveniently located close to the harbor (great spot to stop for food prior to an Alcatraz tour). The menu is full of diverse options including frittatas, falafel wraps, and salads that include the infamous capers (with fresh tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, and italian seasoning). The only grip is timing: if you are in a rush, hop to another spot. The food also appears basic. The line can get long here and with little staff support, folks eating at the outdoor/indoor tables wait longer than normal. To-go orders also take time given the lack of staff. But overall pleasant and friendly - on the list for a repeat visit! read more

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Wonderful spot! The pastries are amazing and the seating is great. Big windows with lots of light. And the owner is so friendly and kind! read more

Cafe Francisco - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Such a wonderful atmosphere! It felt homey and like a classic, casual cafe run by a fine gentleman. I loved the soft radio playing tunes in the back as I sat down in one of their many chairs and looked at the chalkboard menu. The service was amazing, I was welcomed in by the boss and we had a great conversation about the food! I really love the atmosphere of this place. I had seen this amazing avocado toast here on yelp and got that alongside a lox bagel. It was absolutely SUPERB! I enjoyed my meal dearly and genuinely wish that this cafe was closer to where I lived because I would certainly frequent such a cute place. The freshness and quality of the ingredients makes me crave more just thinking about it. I got to go back! read more

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I love spending time here. It is great for reading or just enjoying the scene. My favorite food is the Francisco Lox Bagel or the North Beach Frittata. I sometimes order a side salad and soup which I really enjoy. The coffee is fantastic. read more

Nicest man ever who helped us! Quick service and fair prices for our coffee, and they were great! Nice casual spot

This place is so good. You can easily walk right by but but this place was cause I needed to find somewhere to work and hang out while my bf was working close by. The owner is SO nice and works SO hard. He was cashier, greeting everyone, making our food, cleaning tables. This man never stops. Quiet neighborhood and this place is such a cute place to hang out. I heard him talk to everyone and knew so many locals. I can see why people love this place and come back. The food was AWESOME. It was so hot and fresh! It took a while but then again, 10 people were ahead of me and he had to make their food too. Some of the reviews mention that it takes a while but that's not a problem I'd you're just chilling and hanging out. Coffee is hot and fresh. I got a black dark roast. I like my coffee black and this really was devious. He's great at what he does and you should give this place a shot! Love it and can't wait to come back. read more

Very cute cafe with great food and drinks. Obviously frequented by a lot of regulars who seem to personally know the proprietor. My friends and I went on a Sunday morning and we all ordered egg dishes, which did take a while to make. This makes sense because a lot of people came in and it's only one person working behind the counter (and everything is made to order). No problem if you have time to sit and hang out but if you're in a rush and you want more than a coffee, might not be the best option. I had Le Croissant, eggs with avocado, tomato, red onion on a croissant. Delicious! read more

Cafe Francisco - Le Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I loved how homey this cafe was. The owner was friendly and also recognized a few regular customers. I got the iced latte, which was alright, a bit watery for my taste. The sandwiches looked quite good, and I'd definitely come back for them. read more

Cafe Francisco - Iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

After waiting more than 10 minutes just to order on multiple occasions, I have given up on this place. Tourists are blankly staring around wondering why their coffee still isn't ready. Guy working had some questionable food handling practices and just isn't a fair representation of what north beach has to offer. read more

Still going strong! Cafe Francisco is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, cafe's in the neighborhood. Near a quarter of a century ago when I moved to San Francisco, I started coming to this neighborhood cafe where I met many neighbors who later became friends. Many of them have moved on now, but those of us who are still around still get together here and enjoy each other's company over a beer, coffee or a meal. The coffee is good, as are the sandwiches, but my favorites remain the same: the Mediterranean Plate (under Salads) and Falafel Sandwich. For breakfast, I always go with Francisco Bagel with Lox! Those are my picks and I tend to get into routines and that is precisely why you should not limit yourself to my favorites list when you visit! :-) read more

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Very solid neighborhood cafe. Came in midday looking for a place to work. Got a delicious chai latte and found a great private booth with outlets. Service was friendly and would come back. read more

Found this little gem of a cafe when trying to run away from tourists at Fisherman's Wharf (and, yeah, I'm a tourist, too). It's a tiny cafe with outdoor seating in an artsy, chill environment. I was surprised at the extent of the menu options for such a small place. I went from frantic escape-the-annoying-tourist mode to chill-and-relax-here mode in just a few minutes. I have no idea what music station was playing, but I loved it and could have stayed all day. Some people had laptops out, and it appeared they felt the same way. Edison lights, too? I don't want to leave! But I digress... The food was great. I ordered a turkey BLT+avocado. And although they I initially messed up and slapped mayo on it, I got a fresh sandwich and no eye roll when I exposed the error. Deducted one star for a not sparkling clean bathroom and a minimally frightening view of the kitchen when exiting the bathroom. Definitely worth a visit to this cafe if you are a tourist but hate tourists like I do. It's the perfect escape. read more

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A very mediocare place that makes buck on the fact that there aren't many places around. The francisco fritata was very bad, bland and no taste. How can you ruin a Fritata? the bread was old supermarket bread heated in a microwave, waste of money. The lux bagel was ok, i would have given it 3 stars, this is why the place didn't get 1 star. there was one guy, who didn't make our food for a very long time, he kept on serving new customers and we have to keep on asking until he made our food. Hopefully they will improve, until they change - we wont return. read more

We popped into Cafe Francisco on our last morning in the city, it was a fantastic breakfast spot. Our breakfast bagels were prepared perfectly and piping hot! The coffee was spectacular also. The service was superb and so friendly. I loved how regulars popped in and he knew them by name. The atmosphere and ambience was everything I had hoped it would be, quaint with a historic feel. I highly recommend this spot! read more

The customer service itself is fantastic. The owner is so kind and welcoming! It's a one man show, and I'm so impressed! I just moved a couple blocks down from here and it's quickly becoming one of my favorite go to spots! The food I've had has been amazing. I got the roast beef Tuscany. The fresh pesto is delicious and amazing meat! It's a super chill fun vibe. Great little place to work in. Everything takes a little longer because it is a one man show. But everything is extremely fresh! The prices are very comparable to everywhere else if not a little less for select items! read more

While there was a little bit of a wait, the one man band made probably the best tomato soup I've ever had. Average pricing with classic music. Do recommend!! read more

Excellent food and service! Great ambiance with calm music and a wonderful host, the breakfast bagel was excellent!

This cafe is right across the street from my house - it is a quaint little local spot with great food. I love the croissant breakfast sandwich, the Francisco salad (add chicken), and their BLT! :). The owner, Zyad, is lovely! Enjoy! read more

Not nice. Went in. Welcomed us with a big smile. But didn't tell us that the Cafe wil be closed within 3mins. Stare at me to make sure of i give him tip when I make a payment. No respect at all. Lame. Never go back for sure. read more

Excellent large lox bagels, creamy cappucinos and nice sunny outdoor seating to get an afternoon's work in, though please don't hog the table for more than an hour unless you're giving them more business. read more

The owner/cook was very personable and welcoming! Bagels and breakfast sandwiches were great. Cute quiet little cafe. read more

Cafe Francisco - Croissant, iced chai, and bagel with cream cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cafe Francisco is a sleepy cafe that blends well with the laid back neighborhood it's in. Nothing fancy but will do the job for a simple bite in the middle of the day. The menus is pretty straight forward with omelets, sandwiches, and salads. Morning bagels too if you're early. Sandwiches come with two slices of grapefruit which has become synonymous with the cafe for me. I've had the BLT, tuna salad sandwich, and the tuna melt which were fine for lunch albeit a light one. Big and think slices of tomato and mozzarella in the Caprese salad with a liberal amount of olive oil. My favorite item thus far though is the Falafel sandwich served in pita bread. Tasty falafel combined with fresh lettuce and tomato in a basil tahini sauce. All up a cozy cafe in the neighborhood to take it slow on lazy afternoons. read more

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Now that Jamie W. and I strap on our Fitbits on weekends, we like to stroll from SoMa to Fisherman's Wharf and back just to see how many thousands of steps we can put on them. For some reason, Jamie always has more steps on his Fitbit which seems cruel and unfair since I walk as much as he does, probably even more because I'm way shorter. When I'm not busy being bitter, we find places new at least to us to park our keesters for a spell. On the way back on Powell, we stopped here since it just seemed inviting before going up that treacherous incline to Washington Square Park. OK, it's not that treacherous. It's not even that much of a hill. We just wanted a Diet Coke and maybe something to snack on before counting our steps again. There's quite a selection of salads and sandwiches served here. Also a lot of tables occupied by people working on their MacBook Airs (or is it MacBooks Air?). We were able to snag a booth and split the $7.95 Greek Salad, which turned out to be quite a treat with fresh hummus and dolmas added for good measure. There were lots of other fresh ingredients - garbanzo beans, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, olives, cucumber slices, tomato wedges, red onion, basil leaves, and feta cheese of course (see photo). It was an unexpected cornucopia of goodness which tasted healthy and delicious. As we munched, regulars walked in with great frequency to get their caffeine boost. Definitely a neighborhood cafe that I wish was in my neighborhood. FOOD - 4 stars...quite a plethora of fresh ingredients in the Greek Salad here AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...where everybody knows your name...except mine SERVICE - 4 stars...friendly and attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...a welcome find for casual neighborhood eats read more

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I love coming here for coffee or lunch and for the community feels! The cafe always feel so welcoming and creates a little community in North Beach. It's been the perfect place to enjoy a table in the sun, to work for a few hours, and chat with neighbors. Recommend the Mediterranean plate and Francisco bagel! read more

Cafe Francisco - Mediterranean Plate Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Wow... I am super surprised with how good this coffee is. I am an Uber driver and I asked my last rider for a good cafe near where I was dropping her off. She suggested this place or Starbucks lol... so I didn't have much hope for this place since it was comparable to Sbux in her mind. I decided to try it anyways because... CAFFEINE! I ordered a large iced non-fat latte with a little bit of vanilla syrup. She made it right in front of me and engaged with me in conversation the whole time. It's a cute shop with lots of food options and the average coffee drinks (I.e. lattes, mochas, coffee, macchiato). There is a good amount of parking around the shop, which was super helpful. My drink was super yummy. The coffee was not fruity or bitter. It was the perfect amount of milk and syrup. I am very impressed and suggesting you give it a try. read more

Cafe Francisco - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered a hot chocolate and a latte and it's taste so good. I also ordered the San Francisco bagel which tasted great, I have to say that the coffee bean that they used is quite good, coffee drinkers whose not used to those dark roasts will appreciate it. I would definitely recommend to come here if you are in the area. read more

I wish I could leave 0 stars. Barista was rude & ordered drink was disappointing. I can't imagine why SF keeps this place open with a barista as hateful as the one I encountered this morning. read more

Beautiful low-key North Beach patio with planters along two street sides = Francisco Street and Powell Street. Beautiful dishes at amazingly generous prices. And some of the dishes are so exquisite, I have failed to match them in my own kitchen. The venue also serves up its walls for art exhibits by serious artists. A true North Beach landmark. read more

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Loved the cafe's vibe!! Worked from here for a couple of hours and Ordered a turkey sandwich, it was yummy!!! So close to the pier 39!

Cute cafe with an old fashion feel. Friendly staff, relaxing vibe. Coffee is amazing.

Cafe Francisco is a lifesaver in an otherwise quiet neighborhood. I come regularly for their iced coffee, which is consistently fantastic, and often have one of their sandwiches for a quick lunch. Though it's not the most friendly for the price-conscious, their portion sizes are great, and the staff is always kind and understanding. Their BLT and Roast Beef are two of my favorite sandwiches, though the latter has a tendency to be on the dry side. Still, this venue has become my second home at this point, and I'm eager to continue supporting this business. read more

As a north beach local, this is my favorite coffee shop to come to. The coffee is quality, the food is quality and the owner, who always works behind the counter, is nothing short of a delight. 5 stars. read more

The most authentic and cool place in the neighborhood. They have great food and delicious coffee.

Skimpy portions on a few items. Francisco bagel and lox is one of our favorites. Coffee is great too. Service is good too. My experience with the Waffle and French toast has been skimpy with the portions. Between 10.95 and 11.95 for these items. When it says with fruit you'd expect more than 3 quarts of a strawberry. That's more of a garnish. Again like this place and I don't mind paying but please get aligned on value. If you're going to list fresh fruit include at least one handful of fruit. read more