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Came by months ago with my pup. They were nice enough to let us stay so that I can eat my bacon & egg sandwich. The strawberry milk slushy was so good. Most came in for takeout orders, not so much dined in. Interior sparsely decorated. Service was friendly. Located on Powell and Broadway, near the Broadway tunnel.
The Mango Pomelo Sago Yogurt Smoothie was quite very good. They also offer other fresh fruit smoothies, rice & yogurt drinks, coffees & expressos. The breakfast sausage egg wrap and unagi bagel were satisfying and filling. You can self order at the kiosk or at the counter. Enter the Cafe is located at the corner of Broadway and Powell as you head east of the Robert C. Levy Tunnel.
Note: Parking is going to be hard to get around area Service: to order you can either visit the cashier or use a kiosk. The kiosk is pretty well designed and easy to read and navigate. We had to a wait a little for our food but we do not mind since this cafe is run by a few people. We greatly appreciate the workers offering us water and thanking us for waiting. I ordered the B.L.T bagel with egg. It was delicious. My GF got the lox bagel. It was really tasty and enjoyed every bite. Overall, pretty good assortment of bagel sandwich options. The ambiance of the place is more of a mom and pop shop but the seat areas are clean. Will come back to try other items on the menu, especially the açaí bowls and drinks.
Ordered my Blueberry smoothie! I like this small business in our neighborhood. They have more than coffee drinks and smoothies. They have breakfast items and lunch items that they have during the day. The service is quick and efficient. One person takes and makes your order. Ambiance is clean and casual. Support this small business!
the only place to get a amazingly yummy red bean drink topped with ice cream every time i go to sf chinatown, this place is a must
So I was a little puzzled when I entered and looked at the menu since it was different than the photos I had browsed online. For example, we specifically came for the moffles (mochi waffles), but there was none of that on the menu. The other interesting items pictured on the yelp page like the ube crossaint, salted duck yolk custard crossaints etc from Baker Doe's are not served anymore. Check out Baker Doe's facebook website on Fridays at 1:30 pm for where they will be each weekend-- thanks for the hot tip Cherylynn!!) They still do offer some yummy breakfast items: breakfast wraps, breakfast sandwiches, purple rice yogurts, espresso drinks. They offer the full array yogurt drinks from Yomi Yogurt. There is currently no seating available, and it seemed most people ordered ahead (uber eats, doordash, grub huh) for pick-up which was wise, since it did take a while on a sunday morning. We had the Avocado Egg PoP which is a breakfast sandwich with thick brioche toast. The portion was generous, and the egg was soft scrambled goodness. The toast was soft, but a little dry and didn't taste super fresh. We also had the Wake Up Breakfast sandwich which comes with bacon. The hamburger style bun for this one tasted a bit fresher. I bought a red bean yogurt for my kiddos. I can never get into these no matter what I flavor I try.. but the kids gulp it up! Overall yummy breakfast sandwiches, order ahead!
*WAIT TIME- arrive with a party of 2 on a late Saturday afternoon around 5:30 pm. Did not have to wait in line and food as well as drinks came out fast. *AMBIANCE- although there are a lot of windows, it still had more of quiet/dark/sleepy vibes. Worked out for me though because I was working on my laptop and it was super chill. Free WIFI! *QUALITY- great! Unagi musubi hit the spot and loved how it was less than $10 for a pair. Bagel was toasted perfectly- not too soft, not too crunchy. I was feeling adventurous with Melon Avo yogurt smoothie, which turned to have an interesting aftertaste- the quality of drink was still good but would deff try a different flavor next time. Love the variety of options they have- smoothies, coffee, and food. *CUSTOMER SERVICE- good! Friendly and patient with questions I asked regarding the menu. *RESTROOM- 1 gender neutral *OUTDOOR SEATING- n/a *PARKING- no private lot available. Metered street parking only. Located right in the very corner of a daily busy street, so parking won't typically be super fast or easy to find.
This café is a lil expensive in comparison to other nearby cafes; however, At Enter the Cafe clerk speaks English, All the food is carefully made & served w a . I can order breakfast meals all day. And the drinks are SO INVENTIVE!!- Today I got a peach slushy! and Double sausage breakfast sandwich. From the seats, I can watch the scene go by, I can hear it, but I don't get stressed cuz I'm not outside. Thank you, Enter the Cafe!- I am a HAPPY REPEAT Customer!!
This is a cute corner Cafe that serves interesting drinks. Its definitely a family owned cafe because you can see their kids playing games and one doing homework, that's always the sign of a family business! Now to the drink! I had the 'Straw to my Berry' yogurt drink. It was sooo good! 10/10 I loved the strawberry flavor with ACTUAL strawberry pieces in it with every sip, definitely would get again. It took a bit to get out but it's being made fresh so I can't really complain on that front. I would recommend people who like yogurt drinks to come here and try it out! *There is also delivery available and there is indoor seating to eat and drink! They accept CCs, tap to pay and cash!
Convenience brought me here on a Tuesday mid-afternoon. I was waiting for a friend while at an appointment and became thirsty on a late June weekday afternoon. Parked on Powell and Vallejo, there weren't many choices in getting a bottle of water much less a drink. I walked to the corner of Broadway and looked at their sign in the window. I opened the door to find two tables and their menu laid out on top. I ordered the passion fruit mango iced tea (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=1slLew8YkmVVgSti4Wqvug&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), requesting 30% sweetness (my norm). There were two employees working, the barista and the cashier/order taker. There were a few other guys at a table inside who could be fellow workers or the owners so I went back outside to wait. About seven minutes later, the cashier waved me in and I grabbed my drink. By the time I reached my car, as my photo shows, half of my drink was gone. I remember this being a snack place that offered breakfast items and pastries too but I guess there was an ownership and theme change along the way. I need to study their menu more thoroughly next time before coming in since this was a spur of the moment thing. The business name is obviously a play on that famous martial artist who's memory has been brought to light in the past month. Just happy to rehydrate with the lack of options in the area. Just don't expect a boutique tea experience like those popular places throughout the Bay Area.
I think I found a new favorite beverage! These yogurt smoothies are soo addicting! We ordered one mango, and one mango pomelo sago. Definitely go for the sago, the texture and flavor was soo good. The smoked salmon toast was also great, really fresh ingredients and beautiful presentation. They also included a cute little fruit cup! This place was a little pricey but definitely so worth it. Also take out only at the moment
This place had some very good drinks available. Although, I enjoyed the iced coffee, there was plenty of flavorful drinks on the menu. This place is only take out. There is no place to sit inside .They also have some very delicious desserts.
my friend and i went here for the last breakfast on our vacation and we seriously loved it! my friend even said "if i lived here i'd eat here all the time." the food was fresh and well made, and the spicy mayo was just a kiss of spice, not hot at all, and very creamy. their coffee was expertly made, as i'm sitting here writing this my friend just said "that was a really good coffee i'm still thinking about it" the server was also very sweet and friendly! the shop is a little hard to find because they don't have "enter the cafe" branding, so it's best to just go by the address. but it's a cute little corner cafe, well decorated and clean but very small so exercise caution if you're a larger group. if you're visiting sanfran i highly recommend this place esp if you need a quick breakfast or drink between excursions!
Essentially Yomie's Yogurt but under a different name due to some restriction. Ordered the purple rice yogurt, mango pomelo sago, and dragonfruit drink. Rice and yogurt was creamy, slightly tart, very filling and could be a meal on its own. Definitely a healthy alternative to boba. Rice used was glutinous so it was nice and chewy. Too bad you can't adjust sweetness. I liked that the mango drink also tasted fresh and had bits of mango and pomelo. read more
Came here after a long bike ride and this was such a cute find! Good: - Portion sizes are huge! I loved the big wrap burrito here and the one with the tater tots was my favorite - The ham and cheese egg pop with fluffy brioche bread was so simple, yet filling - The place is super cheap! It's a nice easy place to come and grab something and have a laid back catch up - Super nice servers, but it's a bit of a diner like experience Bad: - The yogurt with purple rice and half sugar was a little sour - would not recommend Overall this place was a casual cheap and cute find! read more
2 months ago
Absolutely loved our experience here. Delicious food, lots of options, good price. Staff were very nice & accommodating. Found this gem walking into Chinatown!!! 10/10 recommend! read more
Came by months ago with my pup. They were nice enough to let us stay so that I can eat my bacon & egg sandwich. The strawberry milk slushy was so good. Most came in for takeout orders, not so much dined in. Interior sparsely decorated. Service was friendly. Located on Powell and Broadway, near the Broadway tunnel. read more
1 year ago
The Mango Pomelo Sago Yogurt Smoothie was quite very good. They also offer other fresh fruit smoothies, rice & yogurt drinks, coffees & expressos. The breakfast sausage egg wrap and unagi bagel were satisfying and filling. You can self order at the kiosk or at the counter. Enter the Cafe is located at the corner of Broadway and Powell as you head east of the Robert C. Levy Tunnel. read more
Note: Parking is going to be hard to get around area Service: to order you can either visit the cashier or use a kiosk. The kiosk is pretty well designed and easy to read and navigate. We had to a wait a little for our food but we do not mind since this cafe is run by a few people. We greatly appreciate the workers offering us water and thanking us for waiting. I ordered the B.L.T bagel with egg. It was delicious. My GF got the lox bagel. It was really tasty and enjoyed every bite. Overall, pretty good assortment of bagel sandwich options. The ambiance of the place is more of a mom and pop shop but the seat areas are clean. Will come back to try other items on the menu, especially the açaí bowls and drinks. read more
2 years ago
Ordered my Blueberry smoothie! I like this small business in our neighborhood. They have more than coffee drinks and smoothies. They have breakfast items and lunch items that they have during the day. The service is quick and efficient. One person takes and makes your order. Ambiance is clean and casual. Support this small business! read more
1 year ago
the only place to get a amazingly yummy red bean drink topped with ice cream every time i go to sf chinatown, this place is a must read more
So I was a little puzzled when I entered and looked at the menu since it was different than the photos I had browsed online. For example, we specifically came for the moffles (mochi waffles), but there was none of that on the menu. The other interesting items pictured on the yelp page like the ube crossaint, salted duck yolk custard crossaints etc from Baker Doe's are not served anymore. Check out Baker Doe's facebook website on Fridays at 1:30 pm for where they will be each weekend-- thanks for the hot tip Cherylynn!!) They still do offer some yummy breakfast items: breakfast wraps, breakfast sandwiches, purple rice yogurts, espresso drinks. They offer the full array yogurt drinks from Yomi Yogurt. There is currently no seating available, and it seemed most people ordered ahead (uber eats, doordash, grub huh) for pick-up which was wise, since it did take a while on a sunday morning. We had the Avocado Egg PoP which is a breakfast sandwich with thick brioche toast. The portion was generous, and the egg was soft scrambled goodness. The toast was soft, but a little dry and didn't taste super fresh. We also had the Wake Up Breakfast sandwich which comes with bacon. The hamburger style bun for this one tasted a bit fresher. I bought a red bean yogurt for my kiddos. I can never get into these no matter what I flavor I try.. but the kids gulp it up! Overall yummy breakfast sandwiches, order ahead! read more
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*WAIT TIME- arrive with a party of 2 on a late Saturday afternoon around 5:30 pm. Did not have to wait in line and food as well as drinks came out fast. *AMBIANCE- although there are a lot of windows, it still had more of quiet/dark/sleepy vibes. Worked out for me though because I was working on my laptop and it was super chill. Free WIFI! *QUALITY- great! Unagi musubi hit the spot and loved how it was less than $10 for a pair. Bagel was toasted perfectly- not too soft, not too crunchy. I was feeling adventurous with Melon Avo yogurt smoothie, which turned to have an interesting aftertaste- the quality of drink was still good but would deff try a different flavor next time. Love the variety of options they have- smoothies, coffee, and food. *CUSTOMER SERVICE- good! Friendly and patient with questions I asked regarding the menu. *RESTROOM- 1 gender neutral *OUTDOOR SEATING- n/a *PARKING- no private lot available. Metered street parking only. Located right in the very corner of a daily busy street, so parking won't typically be super fast or easy to find. read more
2 years ago
This café is a lil expensive in comparison to other nearby cafes; however, At Enter the Cafe clerk speaks English, All the food is carefully made & served w a . I can order breakfast meals all day. And the drinks are SO INVENTIVE!!- Today I got a peach slushy! and Double sausage breakfast sandwich. From the seats, I can watch the scene go by, I can hear it, but I don't get stressed cuz I'm not outside. Thank you, Enter the Cafe!- I am a HAPPY REPEAT Customer!! read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
This is a cute corner Cafe that serves interesting drinks. Its definitely a family owned cafe because you can see their kids playing games and one doing homework, that's always the sign of a family business! Now to the drink! I had the 'Straw to my Berry' yogurt drink. It was sooo good! 10/10 I loved the strawberry flavor with ACTUAL strawberry pieces in it with every sip, definitely would get again. It took a bit to get out but it's being made fresh so I can't really complain on that front. I would recommend people who like yogurt drinks to come here and try it out! *There is also delivery available and there is indoor seating to eat and drink! They accept CCs, tap to pay and cash! read more
Convenience brought me here on a Tuesday mid-afternoon. I was waiting for a friend while at an appointment and became thirsty on a late June weekday afternoon. Parked on Powell and Vallejo, there weren't many choices in getting a bottle of water much less a drink. I walked to the corner of Broadway and looked at their sign in the window. I opened the door to find two tables and their menu laid out on top. I ordered the passion fruit mango iced tea (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=1slLew8YkmVVgSti4Wqvug&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), requesting 30% sweetness (my norm). There were two employees working, the barista and the cashier/order taker. There were a few other guys at a table inside who could be fellow workers or the owners so I went back outside to wait. About seven minutes later, the cashier waved me in and I grabbed my drink. By the time I reached my car, as my photo shows, half of my drink was gone. I remember this being a snack place that offered breakfast items and pastries too but I guess there was an ownership and theme change along the way. I need to study their menu more thoroughly next time before coming in since this was a spur of the moment thing. The business name is obviously a play on that famous martial artist who's memory has been brought to light in the past month. Just happy to rehydrate with the lack of options in the area. Just don't expect a boutique tea experience like those popular places throughout the Bay Area. read more
I think I found a new favorite beverage! These yogurt smoothies are soo addicting! We ordered one mango, and one mango pomelo sago. Definitely go for the sago, the texture and flavor was soo good. The smoked salmon toast was also great, really fresh ingredients and beautiful presentation. They also included a cute little fruit cup! This place was a little pricey but definitely so worth it. Also take out only at the moment read more
This place had some very good drinks available. Although, I enjoyed the iced coffee, there was plenty of flavorful drinks on the menu. This place is only take out. There is no place to sit inside .They also have some very delicious desserts. read more
3 years ago
my friend and i went here for the last breakfast on our vacation and we seriously loved it! my friend even said "if i lived here i'd eat here all the time." the food was fresh and well made, and the spicy mayo was just a kiss of spice, not hot at all, and very creamy. their coffee was expertly made, as i'm sitting here writing this my friend just said "that was a really good coffee i'm still thinking about it" the server was also very sweet and friendly! the shop is a little hard to find because they don't have "enter the cafe" branding, so it's best to just go by the address. but it's a cute little corner cafe, well decorated and clean but very small so exercise caution if you're a larger group. if you're visiting sanfran i highly recommend this place esp if you need a quick breakfast or drink between excursions! read more
7 years ago
I'm a simple girl; I see ube food in the photos and I'm already inclined to check out the place. Ordered the ube mochi waffle and for beverage I got the jasmine passionfruit milk tea. The waffle was alright; I think they just need to work out the ingredient proportions and/or how they cook the waffle as the inside was a little undercooked. Nice ube flavor though. I'm surprised on how much I enjoyed the milk tea as it doesn't seem like there are any sugar adjustments available and thought that the drink would be overly sweet.....but it's the opposite! Pretty bitter lol but I dig these kinds of milk tea where the tea flavor is in the forefront. Much more jasmine flavor than passionfruit. Nice little cafe. Stop by if you're in the area and need to take a break from walking around SF. read more
5 years ago
Besides the fact that I come here almost every morning for an iced espresso, I'm probably also addicted to their Matcha Mochi Waffle(which I've just discovered is also called a 'Moffle.' I also enjoy the Mahalo Pineapple smoothie after a run, or just for a mid day pick me up. Most recently I tried their new Breakfast burrito, and that was THIC and yummy! The egg is flawlessly fried, silky, and with each bite you get an even distribution of all the brekkie ingredients. I will split half for lunch or a snack later. One of the best breakfast burritos I've had! They seem to be experimenting with their menu still, and because everything I've tried so far is of quality, I'm looking forward to trying more of their items! read more
2 years ago
I am part Filipino so anytime I find out they have anything Ube I have to check it out. Enter the Café in Chinatown. I absolute loved the Coconut Pandan and Ube Croissants. They tasted good and the texture was just right flakey on the outside and moist inside. Any place that can perfect this has got to be 5 stars in my book. They also have other interesting flavors for mochi waffles like matcha, Churro chocolate and have small selection of ice cream &,sandwiches. It is an Asian owned establishment so of course they will carry cold drinks like Milk Teas aside from the hot caffeine and teas. Good place to indulge your sweet tooth! read more
2 years ago
This was my second time coming to this café. Today I ordered the veggie egg pop and it was very good. The bread is soft and tasty/look how cute it looks. It's a nice place to stop by for lunch or a snack. I want to try more things next time. read more
8 years ago
I've been following Bakerdoe for a while and wanted to come here to get the unique pastries. Came here on a Sunday, which was a bad idea since they had sold out of all the pastries aside from the double baked croissants. Ended up getting the miso hazelnut croissant, with a matcha moffle. The service was quick and friendly, and the moffle was pretty delicious. Mochi + anything = win! I didn't quite care for the croissant though. The miso was a bit weird for me. Parking is nonexistent as this place is on the outskirts of Chinatown. The place is really small too, so seating may be difficult. Prices are average for the city, with everything hovering around $5+. I'd come back if i were in the area, but probably not if it's out of my way. read more
Had the churro moffle; it was really good! The texture of the inside is chewy like a mochi and the outside was more crisp and sugared like a churro. You can also put ice cream on it, and they have some good flavors like Thai tea. Friendly staff and fun atmosphere, not to mention dog friendly! Definitely will be back! read more
6 years ago
I've gotten delivery from here twice now and I'm a huge fan! The salads are HUGE and extremely fresh. Very surprised since I've ordered pretty late in the day both times. I kinda love the random variety of items and can vouch for the Ube waffle and spam musubi too! I always love switching up my orders with a snack on the side. :P Highly highly recommend for fresh salad options via delivery!! read more
4 years ago
While there is certainly a taste benefit that comes from sipping red heart dragon fruit yogurt, there can also be a bounty of health benefits too. All of which can give your body an awesome pick-me-up. read more
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They have Yomie yogurt here!!! I had the Pomelo mango sago yogurt, I give it a 5/5 super delicious! read more
3 years ago
Cute little corner cafe. I am staying about a mile from here and saw this place come up on my maps and decided to try it. I ordered the strawberry cheese drink, which was delicious. I also got the bacon avocado toast which was also delicious. The women who took my order was very friendly and helpful! 1000/10 would recommend and will be coming back! read more
We went here around 4:15pm on a Sunday and wanted to check out the pandan croissant or the Ube croissant, that's in so many pictures here on Yelp, but unfortunately we found out that these special croissants are only here on Saturdays... However, we did spy that there were two Coconut and Ube croissants ($5 each + tax) left so we snagged them both. They also had a hazelnut croissant, and I asked the server if it had a strong chocolate flavor, and he hadn't tried it before, so I erred on the side of caution since I'm wary of stuff that is too sweet and chose the Ube croissant instead... Taste: 3/5 stars The croissant does NOT have a strong ube flavor. After biting into it, I even scooped out a little bit of the ube filling to try it by itself, and the flavor isn't that strong. If you are looking for something with a stronger Ube flavor, I would suggest trying the ube ice cream. However, the coconut shavings on top of the croissant give a nice sweetness to the overall not so sweet croissant. If they made a croissant with a coconut filling, I would definitely buy it. Otherwise, an almond croissant elsewhere is definitely better, in terms of taste. Would I come back? Maybe just so I can try the special flavors that are only available on Saturday or the waffle + ice cream that so many people take pics of. Or, I think I'll pass... read more
4 years ago
My 2nd times here. I bought apple juices and a hot hazelnut latte (coffee). I also bought Spam Musubi for my kids. They LOVE it. Customer service was friendly and fast. Food and drinks were delicious and fresh. The ambiance was relaxing. I will come back again. read more
2 years ago
I got the Unagi bagel with avocado and cucumber, and it was literally one of the best things I have ever eaten! The cashier gave me her recommendation for the passion fruit orange green tea and it was also amazing!!! read more
9 years ago
I adore how this place represents Chinatown as a cafe to enjoy Chinese themed ingredients, such as matcha lovin' and their unique moffles (mochi chewiness infused with waffle mix all in between)! Located on the corner before the cars enter the Broadway tunnel, it is a great exposed corner cafe! There is a wonderful graffiti dragon outside of its walls! The plates matches the dragon colors and gives the cafe a cohesive look. To my delight, they have black sesame and ginger ice cream that one can have all by itself or with the moffle as a topping! I did just that and it was a sweet treat! I liked my pumpkin spiced latte! It was surely spiced up and went well with my moffle! Wifi is available. Staff is helpful on suggestions and friendly. I got to taste test the ice cream flavors! Nice addition to the aura of Chinatown! read more
9 years ago
Their MOFFLE (mochi waffle) is soo good. Chewy on the inside (like mochi) and crispy on the outside (like what a good waffle should be). The matcha moffle was perfect, and not too sweet! I came on a Saturday, so I got to try the ube croissant from Baker Doe. It was good, but a bit pricy ($5). Baker Doe makes unique croissant flavors, and it can take 3 days to make a batch from start to finish, according to the article on sfchronicle. Anyway, the ube custard filling was on point. Enter the Cafe is on the edge of Chinatown, so it's super convenient if you also want to buy cheap groceries! :D read more
I am happy to see this corner cafe transformed. The new floor and lovely blue walls add to the chill ambiance. Laptops were in evidence, with Intelligentsia coffee drinkers. Previously this space housed two dessert cafes which I never was able to visit. Thus I was waiting for the opening of Enter The Cafe. The friendly owner carefully explained the offerings. Most of the pastries other yelpers mentioned were sold out in the afternoon, but I wanted to try the mochi waffles. Three waffle varieties and an assortment of toppings (plus ice cream/sorbet from Hometown Creamer) sounded enticing. I opted for the matcha mochi waffle. Its texture and taste are delectable. I added a chocolate drizzle. They offer milk tea and boba plus secret menu items. The passion fruit jasmine tea was tasty, and the boba very good. Stop by when you're in the neighborhood for dessert or drinks. Enter The Cafe is a great addition to Chinatown! read more
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1401 Powell St
San Francisco, CA 94133
Russian Hill, North Beach/Telegraph Hill
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Will you be serving Mochi Waffles Sunday morning? Is there usually a line around 10am?
Yes, we have a few different flavors of Mochi Waffles daily. And I don't think there will be a line around 10am.
Are you offering seated indoor or outdoor dining tomorrow morning 5/30/21?
Sorry, we don't have indoor dining, but we can put some chairs and tables out for temporary outdoor dining.
What vegan options are sold here?
There some salad you can try but there alot of type of salad so you can just look at the menu.
Do you serve Baker Doe pastries everyday?
Hi! This is Jessica, the owner. We just have Baker Doe pastries on Saturdays!
