The best iced almond milk lattes and cappuccinos in the neighborhood. I always pair it with an egg and cheese bagel and sit out front. Fantastic and quick service always! read more

Visited Charlie's Neighborhood Cafe yesterday to grab a latte while waiting for a SF City Guide tour to start and I can't say enough nice things about both the man and the cafe's environment. Within 5 minutes I felt like I'd known Charlie forever. He was so kind and welcoming, engaged me and my wife in conversation and had so many wonderful things to say and recommendations to make about the community and surrounding neighborhoods. During the 45 - 50 minutes that I spent there I was introduced to 6-7 friendly regulars and was made to feel very much at home. I will most definitely visit again soon when I'm in the area and wish every town and community around the country had someone as warm-hearted and kind as Charlie! read more

Charlie’s Cafe - Charlie (right) and me (also a Chuck) taking in the day. - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing cafe. Perfect for a coffee and breakfast bagel on the way to Precita park in the morning and great sandwich's for lunch picnics. Lovely location to sit and read a book as well. One of the most child friendly places around in that they actively engage with kids if they want to order for themselves even if it is slower, difficult to understand, or just not on the menu. Had not realized how many paces don't give of child can order vibes until I saw a little kid stammer through an order here without anyone rushing her. Thursday nights have pizza dinner and it is a perfect way to meet the neighborhood. I have found my new go to cafe and work location. (WiFi is more than enough for remote workers) read more

At the western end of Precita Park, this neighborhood hangout spot has the ideal location - though poor timing has prevented me from becoming more of a regular. That's because I don't live in the 'hood, but the park is near the tail end of an afternoon urban walk I often take from Excelsior. That means the door is often shut by the time I get here since they close at 4PM during the week. I end up walking over to Precita Park Cafe just to get my caffeine fix before they close at 5PM. Sounds like my loss because it looks like they have live music and a bakery pop-up on the weekends. Oh well, I was able to sneak in under the wire on a recent Wednesday and order a satisfying $3.75 medium Cafe au Lait (photo: https://bit.ly/3xCL00U) and threw in a $1 Chocolate Chunk Cookie (photo: https://bit.ly/3naQMlD). It was a tad stale but who am I to complain at that hour? They offer sandwiches, salads, and breakfast bagels if you come at a more reasonable hour. Someday I'll manage to do that. COFFEE - 4 stars...a smooth brew AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...a bit sparse when I was here SERVICE - 4 stars...friendly and efficient TOTAL - 4 stars...all the fun stuff happens on the weekends, otherwise it's pretty chill RELATED - Exploring Bernal Heights? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2CaaWFe read more

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Wonderfully friendly staff, fantastic location, but perhaps the worst coffee in San Francisco. The place feels like a time capsule. Which is a shame, because it could be one of the best cafes in town if they would just put a little paint and polish on the old place, and serve one of myriad varieties of fantastic local coffee that are available. read more

Charlie's cafe is a great neighborhood coffee shop with plenty of items. The large white chocolate mocha was a great value and stayed hot for a long time. The bacon egg and American cheese on everything bagel was super tasty and just what I needed. No online ordering but you can call ahead. read more

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Just moved to mission and find this neighborhood cafe that feels really cozy away from all the chaos on 24th, owner is super friendly and the lighting is great with a nice view of precita park. read more

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Great food and wonderful owner! It has the feeling of an old time coffee shop where everyone knows you! Delightful experience!

The go-to spot in the neighborhood. I love Charlie's, he does so much to bring community together with coffee, music, and food!

We love Charlie's Cafe. Super friendly people and great food. It's a very casual and welcoming environment. They even have live music out front often and a pop up bakery too. read more

Love this cafe - just down the street from our place in Bernal. Great sandwiches, friendly owner, nice service. They have an awesome pop up bakery and live band every Friday morning. Good neighbourhood spot that has a real sense of community. read more

Basically the perfect neighborhood cafe. The staff are friendly and are a big part of the easy vibe. Plus the food is great at good prices! Places come and go in this city and it's nice to hang out somewhere that feels connected to the neighborhood. read more

Charlie's cafe is more than just yet another deli. On Friday evenings, it transforms into a neighborhood hub hosting events varying from a cozy concert to an art gallery to social activism events. Charlie himself is a lovely guy whose main concern is to make everyone comfortable and feel welcomed. Good food and coffee is an added plus! read more

Charlie’s Cafe - Concert and movie! - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

The best place to get your breakfast bagel , fresh brewed coffee and enjoy local culture of Bernal Heights. "Charlie's Cafe" located in the heart of Bernal district with 5 min walking distance to Bernal hill where you can observe panoramic views of the city , close to Precita Park where you can enjoy great weather and your coffee from Charlie's. Bacon, Egg & Cheese bagel is a Must try! Fresh fried eggs and delicious smoked bacon will give you a good start of the day. LOX Bagel is delicious as well - good portion of salmon, cream cheese and you can add extra veggies for your health gut :) Best experience! Highly recommend! read more

Charlie’s Cafe - Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast bagel with added avocado and pickled jalapeños - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Coffee tasted watered down and the bagels tasted stale. I don't get how this place can possibly have such high ratings. The only thing this place has going for itself is that it looks quaint on the inside. There are so many better coffee shops in the city, that the quaint look is surely not enough. The parking situation is awful, so I guess the people that normally come here are the locals. I'm glad they're supporting their local businesses, but I'll take a pass on coming here again. read more

Love their lox bagel! Really nice and cozy place to get some work done. They have a variety of chips, drinks, sandwiches, and more. Charlie is very nice, but the lady who works in the front isn't very friendly. There is limited street parking around the area. Great place to grab some food for a small picnic at Precita Park, which is across the street. read more

Damn this place is good. Great food, great prices, owners are awesome people. Get the egg salad please !! Wish I lived close I'd be here every day dang had to edit my own grammar, review is the same though lolz read more

I am sitting in charlie's café right now feeling ever so grateful that there is NO music. What a blessing. I can think. I can read. I don't know when the live music happens, but I have not run into it. So far, not even loud cell-phone talkers. Also, coffee prices are below average, considerably cheaper than other local cafes. Very pleasant service. Good food too. And an interesting library I wish I had more time to examine. read more

Favorite place in Bernal Heights for breakfast bagel! Everything bagel with Bacon, egg and cheese is so delicious! Theirs Fresh brew Hot House coffee is so aroma and flavorful. Outside tables are nice addition to this place . Always friendly service! read more

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A MUST TRY. Charlie is the sweetest man, with an amazing team of workers delicious sandwhiches and coffee a wonderful SF staple read more

Bad bagels, really expensive. Seems like they were made a few days ago and bagged up. I don't get what all the fuss is about.

We were so delighted to stumble across this gem. Charlie was so warm and welcoming and made us feel like we were old friends coming in for a visit. He was so attentive to our three-year-old and made her feel so comfortable. We had the Mediterranean Platter and it felt like getting a home cooked meal- it was delicious and clearly made with love. We'll definitely come by again the next time we're in that part of town. read more

charlie's cafe is in my area. very tasty sandwiches and bagels. I don't really like the saleswoman. Count the change and ask what it costs read more

Charlie’s Cafe - bagel with salmon - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

The Mezze Platter combo with Bernal Bakery on Fridays is out of the world!!! That is by far the very falafel and hummus I've had in a long time. The grape leaves/dolmas were outstanding as well. I will be back next week to get it again! Can't recommend enough read more

Charlie's is part coffeehouse, part deli and a popular neighborhood hangout spot. Moms come here with their toddlers before and after going to Precita Park. Kids stop by on the way home from school for soda, cake and a shot of sugar. Adults come in for the free secure wi-fi, to send a fax, to use the printer, to use their computers, etc. It's a friendly spot, not pretentious at all and a bit run down looking with mismatched secondhand furniture. Parking is easy, you can enjoy a view of the park, there are power outlets and they have a bathroom - not a bad laptop spot. The hours weren't posted but the sign said they were open later now and to come by for dinner. I stopped by on a Sunday morning and they were closed. The menu consists of organic espresso drinks, smoothies, made to order sandwiches, bagels, pastries, salad and piroshky. Specialty sandwiches include the Reuben, New Yorker, Turkey Club and Veg Burger. You can buy potato chips and drinks to round out your meal. * Tuna melt sandwich ($6.95): It looked nicer than your usual tuna melt, a pretty stack of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and jalapenos topped a fairly plain, mushy tuna salad. The cheddar cheese had started to melt and the thin wheat sandwich bread was nicely toasted. The ingredients were fresh but average in quality. read more

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Best bacon, egg and cheese breakfast bagel this side of the Rockies. Love the chilled out vibe! Great service!

The food and coffee is amazing, and the service and personality of the staff made my experience even better.

We came mid-morning. Mediocre food. Bread not very fresh. Coffee was weak. Eat elsewhere.

We celebrated a friend's birthday lunch here because it is a quiet, out of the way place in a rich countryside-like setting with old canopy trees everywhere in the Folsom vicinity. We could comfortably hear each other in this cozy, inviting place at 1:30pm on a wintry but sunny Wednesday. I ordered the large whole wheat grilled cheese sandwich, and savored every bite with a thick melted layer of cheddar. Whenever I crave a delicious grilled cheese, THIS place is where I will get one. The Mezze platter was somewhat of a letdown. None of the items quite hit the mark. However, the warm hospitality made up for it. Two thoughtful, kind staff took good care of us like family. read more

Fabulous all around. The food, the coffee, the service, the cleanliness. A true gem in the Mission.

I highly recommend this place! The sandwiches and coffees are superb! Plus the place is so welcoming to new customers. Good Job, Charlie! read more

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I love Charlie's. As can be seen from some of the existing reviews, you will be disappointed if you expect a snappy Starbucks-type level of efficiency and sterile service. At Charlie's, it'll take you a little longer to get your coffee or breakfast. But that's because Charlie wants to make sure your bagel gets the right level of toasted. He also wants to make sure the neighborhood homeless guy gets his daily free cup of coffee, and that the construction worker who just comes in to heat his lunch, gets it warm enough. The Mediterranean plate is one of my favorite things to get here. It surprises me how many people just get a bagel to go, and miss out on the bohemian magic of Charlie and his friends/customers. read more

Charlie’s Cafe - Falafel sandwich! Delicious falafel: get it to eat in because otherwise you're gonna have a mess on your hands! - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Scrumptious homemade mediterranean specialties and super friendly community vibe. Really appreciate the live music that happens on occasion and personal service. Charlie's is the heart of Precita Park! read more

Great place for a bagel breakfast! Nice owner and easy place to hangout. Has live music sometimes!

What makes this place stand out is Charlie's commitment to art (without being the least bit pretentious). He has rotating art shows in here, and he allows his space to be used for fund-raisers and art show parties. And I mean USE his space. Like, move all the chairs and couches out onto the sidewalk brother, cause we're gonna have to DANCE this art show into existence! Good coffee, great Mediterranean food, excellent staff. read more

Throwing on a little extra helping of the love for Charlie's, as they continue to wow me with their great food, prices, and service. Playing hooky for the first time in MONTHS yesterday, I decided to skip making myself breakfast at home, and instead took a stroll to Charlie's for an iced coffee and a Sesame Bagel breakfast sando with egg, cheese, and sausage. I then took myself to the park and dog watched and slowly enjoyed my sandwich, which was perfect. The whole morning was peaceful, tranquil, quaint. It was any adjective you could use to associate your morning with not having to walk past the morning drinkers of the Mission, shuffle around all the people on BART, breathe in the second hand smoke of smokers, read emails, answer phones, and problem solve all morning till you eventually crash into a cup of mediocre coffee from the office kitchen. So, here you go Charlie's, some love. read more

Okay...I have never ever set foot inside/near this place. However, my co-worker has brought me cinnamon rolls, twice now. OMG. It's not covered in icing, but it has nice sugar crystals all over it, and it has yummy sweet/fruity stuff in between the layers. (Yes, tastes like cinnamon!) It's not ginormous, but a great little piece of heaven. :D My co-worker goes here...but I can only vouch for their awesomely delicious heavenly cinnamon roll! read more

Cappuccinos, Black Bean Burgers, Mediterranean lunch plate, free wireless, 2 computers for customers to use, friendly owner & workers, artwork available for purchase from the Janet Pomeroy Center... this place is a hit with teachers and students attending or working at several of the schools nearby Precita Park. That said, if you aren't comfortable being up to your armpits in teens and their younger tag along siblings, leave by 2:30pm. Sandwiches I think you should try are the black bean burger or the tuna melt. They have lots of Torani Syrups available, if that's what you're into. NEW: Kombucha!!! I love Kombucha. So glad they carry it! read more

Charlie's is an awesome neighborhood spot for the Bernal Heights crowd. Though the food is good, it's really the community that makes this place a 5-star joint. Everyone is friendly and relaxed, faces become more familiar over time, and it's commonplace for Charlie to be engaged in lively conversation with his customers. Just today, in fact, he came and sat down with us for sincere getting-to-know-you chit chat. Every time I grab a bite here, I see similar scenes between Charlie and other customers. He really invests in the people of this community and the community itself. Another great aspect of Charlie's is the free wifi and space to sit and do work while observing friendly neighborly interactions. Thanks Charlie for creating such a terrific establishment! read more

Why can't more cafes be like this one? They have awesome community events, music, and political evenings here. The coffee is excellent and the place is so mellow. I love Charlies! read more