Conveniently located for all those who work in the Presidio, Cafe RX offers many more options than the local cafeteria. Though there are a few tables to sit at, this is more of a grab-n-go place. They have breakfast and lunch options strewn all over the wall next to the windows where you order your food. There is typically a long line, but they're pretty fast. You order at the window, get your number, then wait around. Honestly I did not expect much when I walked down the hallway leading up to Cafe RX but the menu took me by surprise. There is a large cuisine variety available, which would make it quite enjoyable if I worked in the Presidio and chose to eat here more often. There is no logical order to the menu, so just order whatever catches your eye. I decided on the vegetarian quesadilla, which was super tasty and filling. It was also sweet... which was unique but strange. My friend got the ceviche which was pretty good too. The food here is slightly better than average so I would recommend it to anyone dining nearby in the Presidio. Plus, they have a rotating menu so you'll never get bored! read more

I walked over to Acre Cafe expecting to pick up my usual Open Face Roasted Veggie Sandwich on Foccacia...but they were out! If you wait too long, a lot of the good items sell out. Acre, really just is a grab-n-go hole in the wall, kinda place. There's 3 windows: 1 to order and pay, 1 to pick up, and 1 to watch the chefs create their magic. So, on the advice of a co-worker, I ventured out and tried the Tuna Melt. Oh my gawd! That's a damn good tuna melt. Just enough cheese to be a melt, not too fishy. If you end up at Acre and they've run out of your favorite dish, they've always got great alternatives salads, soups, sandwiches and quesadillas...they're all good! read more

This place always smell STRAIGHT UP GOOD! I can smell the food right when I step into the building. Acre Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch! Hmm I gotta see what's up for breakfast, soon. +: LOVE,LOVE,LOVE the daily specials! It is soo hard to decide which one to get because they all sound soo delicious! I came here with Chris N. for his last day as an Park Ranger. I ordered the open faced veggie sandwich with lemonade. Some people may like their lemonade very sweet but I like my lemonade a little tangy! And Acre had the right sweet-ness and tangy to their lemonade. The open faced veggie sandwich(tasted like pizza! yumm) came on a focaccia bread with mushrooms, avocados, sun dried tomatoes, corn, onions, cheese, artichoke(I think), and that is what I can remember with a side of salad. I was stuffed from my lunch, but I wanted more :) -: None. read more

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Great food, awesome staff and chef-owner, excellent community business serving folks who work in or visit the Presidio. All ingredients are organic. Lots of veg options. Very reasonable prices. Breakfast and lunch only. Highly recommended. read more

Healthy and flavorful cuisine and friendly staff. Highly recommended. A Presidio gem.

I had trouble finding it, but it was worth it. To-go window style, inside an art/office complex. Very reasonably priced. I had the chicken guacamole salsa sandwich, everything was mixed together instead of layered on, and it was the perfect lunch. read more

Great food and super nice people working there. Had a great lox and bagel and will be coming back for sure.

I hadn't been here since COVID hit back in March 2020 so I am thrilled to be back. I had the chicken stew, polenta, and side salad. My mouth is singing, and my tummy is happy. You can't beat the friendly and attentive staff, nor the inviting environment. The prices are slightly higher for lunch than some places in the area, $12 on average per person, but you'll only need one meal a day if you eat here. read more

Acre is what it is. A cafe in the Presidio where there aren't many places to eat. Their food is probably all organic but they can charge more cause there isn't any other choice, unless you want to eat a greasy hamburger at the Presidio Bowling Alley, or a mediocre-you-could-have-made-it-better-yourself sandwich at the Officer's Club. Affordable bagels for breakfast however. read more

Cafe RX - The Acre Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

I walked up with my family & the Asian American woman there doesn't look at me at all, keeps her eyes down the whole time - no hello, no smile, no friendly customer service (why are you in customer "service," then?), and it takes her a whole 5 min to say "Ill be with you in just a moment" when she could've said it right away since we were 1 foot from her. Then she ignores us for a whole 10min, still not looking at us, still not acknowledging us, and being very annoyed/rude/brusque when I ask basic questions like, where's the lunch menu? So we haven't ordered, & we're just standing there for 10min w. barely any acknowledgement. Then the guy in the next window asks the guy BEHIND us what he'd like to order. Still, the Asian Amer lady says nothing when I say, "How is that OK?" except "I said Ill be w/ you." It took another server, a man, to be really nice to us, take our order, give us a discount for the horrid service, and make sure we were OK. Even then, the food was so-so. The kids didn't like their sammies very much, and my tuna sammie was so over-spiced that it was gross. Wont go back! read more

GO HERE & YOU WON'T REGRET IT (; my roommate and I were able to stumble upon this cute place, due to the fact that we were both hungry and we were up by lovers lane. Now, as far as the setting goes, it kindof looks like a school/hospital cafeteria . . . however, as far as food goes, it was sooooo freaking yummy! I had the vegetarian quesadilla, and my roommate had the tuna melt, and we were both extremely pleased with our meals. the food is sooo fresh, and it has a nice touch to it -meaning, I have never tasted a better quesadilla than this one that I had today! read more

Cafe RX - vegetarian quesadilla $7.95 + tax - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is really a wonderful friendly place with the freshest and well prepared food. It's always great and in the beautiful Presidio, close to Tunnel Tops and located in the Tide Center. Never disappoints! read more

This place is obviously geared toward the local office population as it's difficult to find and has limited signage. Worth it though. "Half turkey sandwich with soup" sounds about as boring a lunch as I can imagine and, when she told me the sandwich was premade, I lost all hope. But that sandwich was awesome! They put chiles and shredded carrots (?? !!) on deli turkey between two big slices of ciabatta. Que sabor! The soup was good. Nothing terribly interesting. But it also came with a very small salad, which was more of a "slaw salad" with cabbage and shredded carrots in a slaw-like sauce. It was all a very good and likely very healthy meal. The menu leans Mexican. They have quesadillas, tacos and ceviche. It's obviously run by Latinos, so that may be why. The tacos sounded really good, and I wish I would have gotten to sample them. So the name comes from it being inside the old post pharmacy. How cute is that? It actually kind of looks like an old style pharmacy counter. Great place to take a break while walking around the Presidio. After all, there's a lot to cover. And it's right by a PresidiGo shuttle stop. read more

I work downstairs from this place and I feel lucky. The portion sizes are decent and the food is organic goodness. I've had the chicken quesadilla, tuna melt, lentil soup, creamy potato soup (just today!), and salad although there is a sizable menu for such a small place. By far my favorites have been the lentil soup and tuna melt. The melt is met with curry infused into the tuna. It was a delightful surprise the first time-mainly due to me not reading the description all the way through. The best part about working downstairs...you can say that you are eating there, go back to work, and return the plates later. You can help save the planet one dish at a time although I've heard that the cooks have actually hunted down their plates because people do it all the time. I haven't been the victim yet but I'm sure I'm not far from it. read more

Organic, good coffee, convenient parking. Ace says small portions. KShady says deeelish. read more

Cafe RX - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Terrible service and a very unorganized menu. Can't believe the way they treated us, and how they said they were open but we're not serving food. Not a good family place for breakfast or lunch at all! read more

Entrees are prepared fresh on the premises. I love their eggs & chorizo. Espresso coffee drinks and a large selection of lunch salads, really tasty. Plus daily specials (like stuffed portabellos or burrata topped with capers and sun dried tomatoes) provide great choices for lunch. Outdoor picnic tables in a courtyard garden, plus plenty of indoor tables next to tall windows looking out on the garden provide a very pleasant setting to complement the excellent food at very affordable prices. read more

Good food and fast service. It was hard to choose from all the excellent choices on the menu. I'll definitely go back to try other things. The best part was watching the food come out as you waited in line. It was a great visual. And the wait wasn't long to order or for my order to come out. read more

Absolutely amazing homemade food, with very generous portions. The staff (Melanie and Rogelio) are incredibly friendly and often give free drinks/extra toppings if you're a frequent customer! read more

We almost didn't come here because we saw a 3.5 star review. I don't know how it got this because we had a great lunch and great service. I had a lunch combo for $9.25 and it was some excellent homemade soup, half sandwich and side salad. My wife had a great chef salad with ham turkey and cheese that was also excellent. Ice tea was fresh brewed. read more

If you are near The Presidio and looking for a quite lunch, this is a great spot. The food was very fresh and a great variety. We had the soup/sandwhich, a quesadilla, the soup special and a salad - all four of us were very happy with our choices and satiasfied with teh quality of the meal. A nice break spot. read more

While the location is a little strange, (hospital smell), the food is delicious and healthy. There was ashore queue and lots of options that I wanted to try on the menu. I had the chicken quesadilla which is served with tortilla chips, yummy greens side salad with house vinigrette, sour cream and quality salsa. This was all SUPERB. A great lunch en route to the golden gate. Husband had curried chicken roll which delighted him also read more

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I used to like Acre. I work just about as close to it as you can work without working at Acre itself, and options in the Presidio are limited, so I'd eat there about once a week. While I thought it was a little over-priced (particularly for the non-profiteers who work in the Thoreau Center like me) the food was better than acceptable. HOWEVER, one day late November 2006, having purchased the chicken quesadilla, halfway through I picked up a triangle of quesadilla and discovered, underneath, a piece of crostini bread WITH A BITE OUT OF IT. Pretty grossed out but not wanting to make a huge deal about it in front of customers at the order window, I took it back to the pick-up window and showed it to the staff. The guy in charge (all huffy, because it is lunchtime and they're busy, and he'd rather be manning the register so I'm holding him up) said, "So, what do you want?" Uh, my money back, for one.... It took a while, and I got my money back, quite rudely -- but NO apology and no offer for a replacement meal (which I would've declined anyway). On a related note, a colleague was in the middle of an important client lunch when she found a huge clump of mud in her spinach salad. She took it back up and was told with a shrug, "It happens." Sure, particularly with organic food, it happens -- but so should apologies, and good customer service. Don't go to Acre. read more

Great ingredients, great presentation and great people. Highly recommended. It can be popular at meal times but they do a good job moving people through too read more

First thing to note is that the driving directions will take you to the right place but for those unfamiliar with the area this could be confusing bc it looks like a college campus and the sign says Cafe Acre. Follow the signs though, it's worth it! This is more of a counter service type place also, not that that's a problem. Got to Cafe Rx about 20 minutes before they closed but the staff was as friendly as ever and the food was ready very quickly. We had the Caesar salad and soup (organic tomato and vegetable) and salad combo with a glass bottle of Coke to split. This was by far the most affordable meal during our whole trip and I'd argue the freshest. This is the type of eatery that made me jealous that I do not work in the Presido. read more

I had the best Chinese Chicken salad here. It was just so good. It wasn't your typical lettuce salad. There were all kinds of actual vegetables in it that weren't of the typical salad fare (carrots aside). I really enjoyed it. I hadn't been to the 'new' Presidio yet but to drive through it. Its really beautiful. We took our lunches and sat by the pond outside. What a pleasant afternoon. read more

Friendly, simple-yet-creative cafe that primarily serves the non-profit workers in the building where it's housed (of which I am one), but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone passing through the Presidio! It's a little pricey for me to purchase lunch every day (about 9-12 bucks), but it's so much more delicious than what I pack with me that I usually eat here once or twice a week anyway. They have plenty of meat on the menu, but they always have a good number of vegetarian options, and often note when dishes can be made vegan. They have a core of about 6-8 dishes that are always available (veggie quesadilla and open-face veggie foccacia are my standbys), plus a parade of ever-changing daily specials. I am not usually a salad person, but their salads are consistently amazing. Most dishes are well-portioned and very filling. Desserts are fine but not amazing - if you want something sweet, don't skip out on the aguas frescas! The hibiscus with chia seeds is my favorite. read more

I don't really know what to say about the Acre Cafe.... I mean, the place is rather small... and the food is horrible... plus, the service is really, really...bad.... HAH, who am I kidding? Nothing that I said above is true- at ALL! My friends and I were trying to decide on a place to go for lunch one day, and we finally chose Acre Cafe. Their menu is VERY diverse, and each of the workers there has a huge, welcoming smile. The place is very clean, there is more than enough seating, and when you're there, you're in a great location!!! Now about the food- it was AMAZING! I ordered the day's special- bbq (free range) chicken on ciabatta bread with mixed greens on the side... I was SO excited when I got it cuz it looked so dang good... AAnnddd, it tasted even better than it looked, which was really surprising. They toast it all just the right amount, and their special salad dressing is very mouth-pleasing haha. I also ordered a cup of their Melon (cantaloupe) juice... and my god was it good and refreshing, especially on a day as hot as yesterday. It was fresh and not too sweet, but not too dull either- it was perfect! Chef Rogelio really outdoes himself because everyone around just seemed....happy. My friends also seemed to enjoy what they got even more than I did, which seemed nearly impossible at the time haha. Overall, this place is GREAT. It will not disappoint, and the next time you're in the Presidio- try out Acre Cafe! read more

Acre is SOLID, and consistently so. I've been coming to work in the Presidio for multi-day stretches for several years now, and it just wouldn't be the same without Acre. Lunch at this place is often the highlight of my day, and I always look forward to finding out what creative and fresh daily specials are in store. Today I had a Niman Ranch tri-tip wrap, full of sauteed veggies and dill havarti cheese, topped with mango salsa fresca and creme fraiche...are you kidding? It was delish! The service, as usual, was friendly and fast. And to top it all off, they've got amazing drip coffee from Flying Goat. As for the prices: as a restaurant owner myself (one in which we also use a lot of natural & organic ingredients), I have an eye for what goes into the food and how much it all costs. And I can swear to you that the prices at Acre are VERY reasonable. In fact, given that it's mostly organic, I'm surprised the prices aren't higher. It's organic, people...it's damn expensive. If that's not your thing and you want to bitch about how hippied-out this place is, then you're not going to appreciate it. But for those who do appreciate local and organic ingredients, this place has it dialed and is, for the quality and portion sizes, downright cheap. There, I said it. read more

Acre Cafe is a little jewel tucked away in the Presidio. It's a sunny warm cafeteria right across from the Presidio YMCA. But it is a great place to go for a change of pace and the outside patio tables are nice. The food is excellent. The service is as warm and inviting as any service I've had in a former communist country. But still the food is worth it. read more

soooooooooooooo much better than Dish Cafe! as a Presidio dweller, lunch options are limited, I am glad I FINALLY got off my duff to try this place out! #1, love the vibe. it's in the Theaurou (or however you spell it) Sustainibility Ctr, so use your imagination. the staff is very friendly & helpful (polar opposite of Dish) food is pretty good. sadly, they are limited on the vegan options (but they ARE willing to find out what is vegan & what is not, unlike Dish), but the veggie burger & salad was tasty. I'll be back! read more

Love it! A good selection of food and great prices. Everything is super fresh and tasty. Your belly will be full and happy but you won't feel weighed down and ready for a nap. The menu changes, but is always delicious! The owner Rogelio is super nice and friendly! Definitely worth stopping in, if you're in the neighborhood!! read more

I love the variety Acre provides. They have soup, salads, sandwiches, quesidillas, pasta, cookies, and more. The menu changes everyday! I would suggest you go earlier than later because all the specials of the day will sell out. Also, a lot of the items are hugely portioned. So either go when you have a huge apetite or be prepared to save some for later. I think the price is out of wack and I disagree that since it's organic it justifies it with the exception of the organic meats. Sure if you shop at Whole Foods for your organic vegetables it's going to be pricey. Go to the farmers market on the weekend and you'll be amazed how cheap organic produce REALLY is. I'm sure Acre is not buying their produce from Whole Foods and has it delivered straight from a local farm. The only things that should be expensive are the niman ranch meats and freerange chicken. read more

This place rocks. Amazing local, sustainable sandwiches and pizzas and coffee. Highly recommend it, and the prices are totally reasonable for the quality of the ingredients and might I add...FLAVUHHH! Seriously, if you work in the Presidio or are passing through, or just happen to be hanging out near the Thoreau Center, you'd better get on over to Acre for some serious grubbins. read more

The people are THE BEST. The food is delish... It's been slim pickings in the Presidio for food and even though newbies are now coming in, Acre is still top-dog. read more

I spend too much in the Presidio....and have eaten here a million times. Everything is good. The side salad can be hit or miss...(sometimes there's not enough dressing, sometimes too much dressing)..but hey, its always super fresh. Great for lunch, Good to go, not that expensive. read more

Mediacre. Would be nice if prices came down to reflect actual quality and service. Wonder if adjustments will be made when Starbucks competition opens in the ol' Perk Presidio location close by. read more

Nice and quiet spot to grab a quick bite in the morning. Coffee is always hot and the Ham & Cheese Croissant hits the spot. I like it here. read more

Everything here is great, from breakfast to lunch, all organic food. If you order the meal there is always a salad with fruit, very healthy. Great place for everyday meal. The service may be a little bit slow during meal time, but other than that it's great. read more

The food is decent, but just misses the mark every time. They almost have it right, but for the price I expect it to be ON the MARK. The service is weird - I've either felt harassed to order & BEGGED to come back OR I've felt like a total reject for asking that my bagel is open faced with onions added. This morning the cheese on my bagel had a cat hair or a PUBE (I hope the former), either way totally gross. After all of the attitude today for asking that my bagel is open faced + onions & the bonus hair added to the cheese, I will never be back. It really is a shame because I work in the area, love to patronize restaurants who use local and sustainable ingredients, and the mom & pop establishments. I've given Acre three chances to win my business.....three strikes and I'm out, never to return. read more