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    Emmita's Cafe

    4.6 (95 reviews)
    ModerateCafes
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    EMMITA'S CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Madison M.

    Stopped in to work here before a doctor appointment. Got a viejito latte and it was perfectly sweetened. The ladies working were very nice and quick. There are no outlets but a few people were also working - probably more of a grab and go place. It's attached to a Kaiser building so I assume it picks up during shift changes and such.

    Geraldine L.

    Found this place as I was trying to look for a quick breakfast spot and couldn't be more satisfied :) I ordered an iced latte with avocado toast. The egg was optional but of course I said yes to the option! I really enjoyed the spice added on top as this was my first time eating avocado toast this way. It was different but still super good!! The workers were super kind and service was fast considering how many people were ordering since it's close to the hospital.

    tia maria
    Saher D.

    with the help of the cashier, I ordered the tia maria and it was 10/10 they have hot sauces on the side which was great and they were relatively fast. I got avocado in the burrito- imo super worth it

    The Zeus burrito
    Claire H.

    When I figured out that Emmita's is the sister cafe to Breakfast Little in the Mission- I swiftly added this to the "try soon" list. This location mostly serves the nearby health care workers and is by no means a destination brunch spot but the food is tops. The Zeus is my favorite breakfast burrito in the city- steaming hot, soft and slightly runny scramble eggs, spinach, peppers and Greek yoghurt. I left out the usual hash brown which makes it pretty healthy, right? I'm a bit suss on pre-prepared burritos that sit for hours until eaten. Not the case here - they are made to order- griddled right before your eyes. Their pan de sal breakfast sando is also a solid choice.

    Lauren R.

    I popped in to try the el sancho (chorizo breakfast burrito) with added avocado. This burrito comes with chorizo, black beans, eggs, hash browns, and pico. It dies not come with cheese. I really wish they would include a hot sauce. Most breakfast burrito places do that. I enjoyed the burrito and it is filling, has browns are crispy, it's a good one. I want to try the plantain burrito next. To place an order you walk up to the counter and order and wait for your number. Probably takes about 10-15 minutes to get food. There are places to sit and eat if you prefer to dine in.

    Tia Maria breakfast burrito, with chorizo added! So tasty. Also a Vampiro Picante
    Maria W.

    The service was smooth and efficient, the location is central and easy to get to, the space itself open and welcoming, and the prices were great. I got the Tia Maria breakfast burrito, with chorizo added, which was so tasty; I absolutely love fried plantains in a burrito. I also got a Vampiro Picante, a sweetly refreshing drink made with oranges, carrots, beets, ginger, and cayenne juice. What a great way to start out my day.

    Breakfast Burrito
    Catherine N.

    If you frequent Quest/UCSF (like myself, unfortunately), then you will have passed by Emmita's probably a million times. It's a good spot for a little treat after a doctor's visit, which is how I wound up here. The breakfast burrito is standard and solid. Sadly, extra garlic aioli costs extra, so we just added some sriracha. The sausage, hash browns, and (added) avocado make for a filling breakfast that's hard to be bad! It wasn't the best I've ever had, but definitely not bad at all. Service was fast and friendly, so it makes a good pit stop before or after your medical appointment. They also have smoothies, coffee, and juice that looks decent!

    Veijito latte
    Gretchen B.

    Pleasant environment, our burritos were awesome! I got the OG burrito and my friend got the Tia Maria. We both loved them. Workers are friendly. I also got the veijito latte which was delicious. My friend got the orange juice, he said it was super fresh. 10/10

    Mitchell S.

    Lovely little restaurant located on the first floor of the Kaiser medical building at 1635 Divisidero. It gives me retro cafe vibes with soft music and gentle chatter. The food was provided in large quantity, fairly rapidly, and was incredibly tasty. Great bang for your buck if you're in the area. The only downside is the service. One of the ladies continues to be inpatient, non-responsive, and immense attitude when asking for little things such as extra sauce. Good spot, would certainly come again and update the rating as the service improves

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    Lynn F.

    Emmita's is attached to the Kaiser Permanete building. Across the street is UCSF. Sorry to say, The place gave me the willies. Aesthetics 1 star. Strong smell of cleaning product by checkout. I think it's coming from the lobby. First thing inside the door is garbage receptacles on the left, sandwich assembly counter on the right. The almost empty refrigerated case sports 1 watermelon & a pile of oranges. Emmita's must do a rocking business at lunchtime, didn't see any other cafe nearby. The menu includes juices, take-out sandwiches, oatmeal & breakfast burritos. I ordered the avocado toast. Second cafe I've been to that said they didn't have any bread (?), but they did have wheat, sourdough or bagels. (??) I chose the sourdough. Pretty average store bought taste. I was disappointed that the bread was not toasted, I mean it's called Avocado Toast. I'll give that a pass, the avocado was good, perked up a bit with some chili oil. Definitely regret ordering a side of bacon. Four strips of limp, greasy, extra fatty gut bombs, went right through me, if you know what I mean. Im writing this to manage expectations. Emmita's is not destination dining, but from what I saw, popular with the local seniors, hospital workers & patients. From the other reviews i learned the owner is well liked & has loyal customers. Perhaps Emmita's is worth a second chance & updated review. That's my story. If you're nearby, in need of a sandwich... Support Local!

    Breakfast sandwich
    Sujay R.

    Pan de sal was amazing, I could eat rocks with that bun. Appreciated the chopped sausage mixed into the egg

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    Great spot. Amazing breakfast burrito as they have a lot of good stuff on the menu.....

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    Had the spicy Mexican Mocha and highly recommend! It was delicious and perfectly spiced,

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    Breakfast burrito hits the spot. Get the OG with pico de gallo and tapitio hot sauce!

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    Be prepared to wait in a long line on weekends! The space has great seating but a lot of parties…read moredon't leave for a while--which is great vibes but creates a long wait time. As a lover of matcha, Asian food, and aesthetic environments--the wait is worthwhile. I love sitting in an area where the natural lighting and decor is on point. It's especially better when I enjoy delicious matcha and tasty food! I tried their Melona Matcha latte and IT WAS SO DELICIOUS! Definitely brings back some nostalgia with the Melona bar flavor -- it was so good I ordered a 2nd one to go. My husband had their Banana Oat Milk latte and it was a good balance of flavor and sweetness (not too sweet). We also tried their popcorn chicken, kimchi fried rice, and galbi patty melt. Next time I'd skip the patty melt--flavor was good but it was messy and not worth $16 IMO. the kimchi fried rice and chicken were worth it tho!

    1. The breakfast sandwich comes in two options bacon jam or onions. I wanted egg and cheese only…read moreand wasn't able to customize at all. It was greasy so I grabbed utensils and then ate some paper served with the sandwich (staff never stopped by to check on me, I would have removed the paper) 2. Upper floor has only one **single stall** restroom. Enough said. 3. I had a heavy coat, bag and backpack - even with this the staff instructed me to carry my own bottle of water and a cup of (glasses were not offered) 4. I was offered a sardine- class seating at the bar. Wondering how I would move my elbows to cut food, I declined. I was subsequently offered the same "square footage" at the "community table". People's backpacks, bags were ON THE FLOOR. NO HANGERS OR SHELVES FOR COATS AND BACKPACKS. Everyone had a single tiny chair. 5. The app glitched when I left "thumbs down" feedback (snapshot included) People line up for this experience? Nope, never again. I care about having a relaxing meal, not this. I did not and would never leave a tip for this kind of experience.

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