Caprese sandwich alllll the way! Their bread is so soft and fluffy! You also can't go wrong with their salads. Very large and at a decent price. Sandwich was around $8.00 and salads around $10.00. Not sure how long their special runs for but it's a tuna casserole - give it a try! Located in the middle of South Park, it gets super busy for lunch so make sure you beat the lunch rush. read more

Write a review? Right now? Hhe! If I wasn't busy, I would sit inside to eat. Briefly, the staff is focused on not getting your order wrong, and not getting behind with a line that can suddenly come and go. They are doing what is important. I'm learning to skip the pleasantries and stick to business, stating what I want when the cashier is ready. I've only been here to eat when parking is easy, in the mornings. FOOD: Very good cafe breakfast and snack items. COFFEE: When I can get here, this is one of my preferred cafes for my morning coffee read more

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The one fun thing about working in SOMA is that everyone else works there too, and they all want to rendezvous for lunch. So today I met up here with none other than Pirate T and soaked up some of her wisdom on city life, suburban life, and life with kids (which strikes terror into the hearts of carefree, happy-go-yelpy youths like me). But hey, if she still can still score a few Yelpable outings every week, maybe there's some hope after all. As for Caffe Centro itself, while it doesn't have the neat Parisian ambience of Butler & Chef, it's still a 5-star experience in its own right if you can grab a tiny outside table on a nice sunny day. I had a chai and a hot veggie sandwich, which was just the thing for a light sidewalk lunch. If you only come to SOMA occasionally, South Park may seem like a mere anomaly, but if you're here everyday, it's a life-saving oasis of peaceful, lush greenery in the middle of the industrial madness. Of course, everyone who works here knows that too, so there can be a major office-worker rush by around 12:30. read more

Perfectly simple. Every cafe in the world should take a hint from places like this: High quality ingredients Creative menu Attention to detail Fair prices Courteous and attentive staff Good location That's really all you need to have people lining up day after day, and Caffe Centro gets it. I went with the ham and swiss, and it was great. The quality of the meat, cheese, bread, vegetables and mustard were all very high, and the sandwich was put together with care and attention. I got a bag of Kettle Chips and a glass of water, and the total came to a bit over $9 with tax. This is the kind of place where you could eat several times per week, and I plan to be back to try more of their sandwiches and salads. read more

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Excellent little corner spot, great food and great service. Nice and quiet, perfect for a morning bite and coffee. read more

Caffe Centro - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great place right across from the park. When its nice weather choose a table outside. Had a bowl of the soup of the day- pretty tiny cup but it actually was perfect because I got the pasta primavera salad and that thing was HUGE and delicious. A bowl of bow tie goodness with pesto and vegetables with a piece of bread to match. They have sandwiches where you can get half or whole too. Lots of dessert to wash down your food. read more

Best place to get a morning bagel with 3 ingredients - cream cheese, avocado and pesto for a reasonable price in SF. ($4.30) Great vibe overall. read more

I've been going here for years. I usually pick between the pasta portofino salad and the black bean salad. If you're vegetarian, the black bean salad is amazing! Everyone is nice here and the food doesn't take long to come out even during lunch hours!! read more

THE best breakfast bacon and cheese bagel ($6.50) bc they actually have a kitchen that uses a stove to cook up the eggs and meat, instead of most cafes which use microwaves. Sweet staff, nice seating with large windows right on park. Cafe has been here for so many years and -- it's important that we support these small businesses instead of always the brand new shiny establishments. Food is great and prices too! read more

Overall I'm quite pleased with Caffe Centro. Great sandwiches, especially when warmed up in the panini press. I always get the Grilled Chicken sandwich and am always very happy. The desserts are not as great as their prices are high, but I always get one so I can reach the $10 minimum to use a credit card - minus one star for that. I'm also disappointed that the sandwiches don't come with any side dishes, not even some leafy greens, and they often run out of soup, so there's not much to adorn your sandwich. The biggest perk of Caffe Centro is the neighboring South Park, which has plenty of nice park benches to eat at. So overall, the sandwiches and nearby park are definitely 4 star, but the lack of side dishes, good desserts, or credit card acceptance drop it to 3 stars. read more

My coworkers seem to bigger fans of Caffe Centro than me, whether it's out of convenience, or otherwise. Personally I find the food here alright, with them weighing in around 2.5 stars for me - there are certainly tastier options in the area (albeit not many). The last time I was here with them, I picked up a pasta portofino salad for a little under $10 after tax. And while it was okay, and the serving size was massive, the salad itself was a bit bland, and the ingredients were not particularly fresh, as I noticed some slightly yellowing/browning greens in my dish. I remember their sandwiches being alright too, having been brought one at work before. For those that do choose to come here though, make sure you drop in before 12:30, as that seems to be when the huge lunch rush comes in. read more

Really a great spot for a sandwich for lunch for the SOMA worker. I'll start with why this is 4 stars and not 5. Simply put, price. I love this place, is my goto for a quick sandwich, but I have not been too impressed about the salads and dining in for the price. Do you like a nice tuna or BLT? Then come here, but check around for a salad. Top tip, half sandwiches are still nice a big and reasonable in cost. read more

Caffe Centro - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food here is good, especially for lunch. The sandwich and salads are reasonably priced, tasty, and relatively healthy (compared to other options around south park). Out of all the lunch options, I liked the caprese sandwich and nicoise salad the best. The coffee is only okay. I would prefer Starbucks and certainly Blue Bottle, but this place probably has the best coffee in South Park (if you're willing to walk a few blocks, there are some better more options). Staff is very friendly and the whole place has a certain charm to it. Basically, if you're looking for a convenient option in South Park, you won't get a bad experience here. read more

The ceaser I had here was a bit wilty, brown. Dressing has no anchovies nor will they provide any. You can get a great ceaser that's fresh from corner market called small. Not sure if I will return read more

Great place in soma SF to get some Bulgarian coffee cake and granola Acai dessert bowl..this place,it's energy,music,people...its amazing! read more

Caffe Centro - Acai granola dessert bowl..check this out at the register..don't miss yelp offers on desserts! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

A perfect place to pick up a variety of foods and beverages for a nice snack or meal in the park on a beautiful day. We had the BLAT and the caprese sandwiches and both were delicious. I saw a greek salad on the yelp menu that looked tasty, but they don't have it, so they should take it off the yelp menu. read more

Got a free oatmeal raisin cookie and an iced decaf Americano for less than $3! Space is pretty small. There's seating but only with the option for 2 to sit and not comfortably. Construction across the way might be a bit of an eyesore. Hidden in plain sight but worth the trip if you're a fan of the simplicity and charm only a caffe can bring. read more

Caffe Centro - I LOVE my widow seat. What a wonderful way to start the weekend. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here to work from my laptop and have coffee... the staff was super attentive and friendly. Free and easy access wifi. Great atmosphere and vibe- coffee was great! The scenery of this location made is extra authentic and beautiful for the eyes to look at. I was inspired to write more than usual. Highly recommend popping in this place for a coffee or tea. read more

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I get the grilled chicken sandwich 95% of the time. I particularly enjoy the focaccia bread, which is soft and delicious. Of course, the content is tasty too: chicken, provolone, sundried tomatoes, and a herb aioli spread. Staff is cool and keeps traffic moving. Can be tough to find seating, but just take it outside. read more

Great coffee. Love the breakfast wrap. Tuna sandwich is pretty good too. Cute little park across the street to enjoy it in!

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! By far one of my favorites to walk to from work to try to snag a table outside and enjoy the sun and people watch those in the park. Their Cobb Salad and the Pasta Portofino Salad are VERY good and highly recommended. The service is fast and the staff friendly. The only caveat is that is gets pretty crowded during lunch so plan accordingly, although you can use their to-go window between 12-2 to grab it quick. read more

I just started working a few blocks away and a lot of coworkers told me it was a great place to grab a salad or sandwich for take out or even to eat in. So on my third week of work I finally made it here for a salad. I decided on the spinach salad and added chicken. What I ended up with was a ton of spinach, a little goat cheese, a few pine nuts and some orange slices and very strange chicken in texture that didn't seem to be freshly grilled and was a tiny portion at that. I'm guessing it was precooked and microwaved. I guess when someone tells you that place has great salads, your expectations grow, sadly mine were not met. I wanted a salad that was healthy, filling and would be a lunch that could take me to dinner with a small snack in between. The price tag for this salad was $10. I think I could do way better at whole foods! read more

Cute cafe nestled in adorable South Park. Ample tables outside to enjoy the warm weather. Plenty of windows to welcome in sunlight. Friendly staff. Good Food. Today I opted for this for lunch, and was most pleased: Ham & Swiss sliced black forest ham, imported swiss cheese, lettuce , sliced tomatoes, Mendocino mustard, Served on baguette. read more

I come here regularly for coffee just because there's always a line at the coffee machine at the office and in and out, it seems to be pretty fast here. $2 gets you a large cup of coffee and pastries are about $2-$3 each. Pastry wise, i've gotten a cinnamon roll, and a cut of coffee cake. The cinnamon roll was a bit dry, but the coffee cake was not disappointing. Lots of crumble, and I'm a huge fan. I've been here for lunch before and man, expect to be waiting for a while. There are always huge lines here around lunch. I ordered roast beef on wheat while the sandwich was ok, it was just that, nothing spectacular. read more

This cafe doesn't look like much, but it brings an energy to the up and coming neighborhood with its music and variety of sandwiches and snacks. My favorite is the chicken sandwich with provolone cheese melted and a warm and toasted bread. The cookies and cupcakes aren't too sweet, so save room for snacks. Best of all, you can refill your coffee as needed. The service is fast and friendly since you pay at the counter up front. They also remember you to serve the right folks with the right meal or hand them for togo. Parking can be tough on the street. read more

Nice coffee spot we found on an afternoon walk! Tasty latte and nice vibe. I felt like I was in NYC. read more

Caffe Centro - Nice coffee spot we found on an afternoon walk! Tasty latte, nice vibe. Felt like I was in NYC. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a cute little cafe with great food and even better people. The workers here are all really nice and friendly. :) I came here with 2 others and we sat outside since we had our dogs with us. If you check in on Yelp you get a free dessert so we scored pretty big cookies! I ordered the bagel breakfast sandwich and replaced the bacon with avocado. It was very good and filling. The bagel was perfectly toasted - crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. I would recommend swinging by if you're looking for a quick & affordable brunch. read more

What a wait for twenty minutes! I noticed the folks that ordered after me got there meals/food before I did I'm extremely upset for the wait and for the presentation of the food sadly It does look like a cozy place in the mornings but After looking at what I received it looked like the chefs didn't put any effort in it. Thank you for a terrible service read more

Caffe Centro - After waiting 20 whole minutes for a bacon croissant this is what you'll get lmao - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Grab your lunch to-go and enjoy it in South Park! If you can wait, make sure you go before or after lunch time to beat the rush--there's usually a line out the door at peak hours. My go-to is the BLAT, but I also loved the DIY wrap with bacon. Service is always quick and kind! read more

Cobb Salad ($8.35): I requested that the dressing be on the side and no blue cheese. Bacon was salty as heck! I ended up giving it to someone else to eat as I just couldn't eat the bacon. Overall, who can really f-up a salad with the dressing on the side?! It was ok, but price is ridiculous for the amount of salad you get on the medium appetizer plate. I would rather they put it on a big plate so I can move things around while I eat. Chicken wasn't dry, but in fact pretty moist. Star is lost due to the salty bacon. http://s3-media1.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/aKHhl7MRjA6FLcB-dJtAKg/l.jpg read more

Caffe Centro - Cobb Salad ($8.35): Dressing on the side and no blue cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best BLAT I've had in a while. Make sure you make time for Caffe Centro next time you're in the neighborhood!

Great place in South Park. Reasonable priced coffee, plenty of seating inside and out. Their Acai bowl is the best I've found in the neighborhood. read more

Went here for a quick bite around 10:00am in a Thursday. The line wasn't very long and the service was quick. There was plenty of seating and a good menu to choose from. I just thought the food would be better. I got the scrambled eggs; eggs were unsatisfying and the potatoes that came with it were burnt. Less than $10 read more

A bummer to see this spot in decline, but it's just not as good as before, and the cashier isn't too helpful either. Their kale salad has about 50 cents worth of kale, some white-bread focaccia that would make an Italian cry, a bit of tomato and some avo, with like 7 pine nuts and mild crumbled goat cheese, all for over $13 inclusive of tax/health/tip. The salad was also underdressed. I think the entire dish, minus the bread which you probably won't eat, has about 180 calories. I'm still starving. I saw that MealPal has this place in their lunch offering, so I figured I could try something else here for much cheaper, on the plan. But MealPal won't list what you can get here until you give a credit card and select a payment plan-- I'm not going to do that. So I ask the cashier, what can you get with MealPal? He was clueless. "Go to the site." I explained the site was unclear and I then asked what they gave MealPal folks that day. The cashier just blew off my request with I don't know, go to the site, it's not my area, etc. It's such a simple question, it's like dude, you work her, you are the manager, you handle all the money, what do they friggin' give MealPal people? Finally, we solve the problem by going to the side window where there are bunch of kale salads just sitting out, probably for hours because now it's well past 2:30pm, waiting for their MealPal pickup. Shouldn't these thing go in a fridge? Can't you tell me what you give for MealPal? Shouldn't the damn kale salad be $13? Eek! Methinks not. Au revoir Caffe Cetro. The party was fun while it lasted, but now it's over. read more

A great lunch spot for a sunny San Francisco day where they have three tables outside or you can lunch in the park. The menu is salads and sandwiches but they also offer a today's special, which was a tuna noodle casserole today. The staff is service-minded and the cafe has a very relaxed environment. I got the food very fast and when I checked in on Yelp they offered a sweet treat. read more

Caffe Centro - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I think this place is a brunch place, which seems to have gotten all the good reviews. Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to try brunch here, since I came here on a Wednesday evening around 6:30PM and only got one salad. I came in because I was CRAVING avocado toast, and I read great reviews about the avocado toast in this place. They said they wouldn't make it because it's technically a "breakfast" item (I personally don't get it...if you have a slice of bread, some avocado, & the egg, why can't you just make it? lol). I was already there so I decided to get a cobb salad. The salad was super mediocre. For $10, the portion was pretty small, and there definitely wasn't enough lettuce for the dressing. They put a ton of dressing on there, so I would recommend getting it on the side. There was a lot of salty bacon, and some tomatoes as well. I would expect this salad to be from one of those build-your-own salad places, not a fancy cafe for $10. Would definitely not come back for the salad, but may want to return to actually try the avocado toast. read more

Stopped here to grab a small oat milk cappuccino before I drove back to Oakland. I don't come to SF too often, but I happened to be right in the area for a gig. The coffee was solid. I got a free pastry with my yelp check-in, and I opted for a chocolate chip cookie. It was a little dry/stale(?) (and it was only 11:30am) so (-1) star for that. read more

The pasta portofino salad is my go to lunch when I am in the area and sometimes I will go out of my way to go get it if I haven't had it in a while! The dressing on it is amazing, I always ask for a little extra on the side Incase they go lite with it that day. I wish they would bottle it because I'd buy a case of it! read more

This is a really great little cafe located in SOMA's best kept secret, South Park. The prices are very reasonable, the food is good, service is great, and it offers a warming atmosphere to read a book or have a nice coffee in the rain. I like to get an everything bagel with cream cheese + a coffee. I have yet to try a sandwich for lunch but will very soon. Simple but delicious. Highly recommend if you're looking for something small but sweet read more

Got the Nicoise Salad. Tuna was extremely dry and smelled bad. Hard boiled egg smelled. And the balsamic vinegar dressing made the whole thing a smelly mess. Food did not mix well and gave it to a coworker. They threw it out. Keeping 2 stars because they have cool Valentine's Day cards and workers. But food was crap. read more