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Stopped for a quick coffee before making our way to the golden gate and we were very pleased! We ordered two iced coffees, a bagel sandwich, and a croissant sandwich and all were delicious! The location was right on the way to all of our destinations so it was very convenient. The service was great, we would definitely come back. read more

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Eric S.

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I read all the reviews. First Cup should be your first choice for breakfast and lunch. My breakfast sandwich was ready in about 3 minutes. Coffee is delicious too. I will be back daily now. read more

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Low quality bread, boring sandwich. Everything warm is just microwaved. Skip this one.

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A cute local cafe with reasonable prices! Great for coffee or a quick bite. The sandwiches are hefty and full of flavor. read more

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Chris O.

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This place may not look like much, but it is easily one of my favorite places in the neighborhood. They have a variety of bagel sandwiches for breakfast and other styles of sandwiches for lunch. My favorite breakfast item is Avocado Everything Bagel Sandwich and the best lunch item is the Korean BBQ Sandwich. (Make sure you get them with jalapeno. Now beyond the items being great, it is SO CHEAP. I mean, way cheaper than other options in the Marina and so much better. I will always be a loyal customer to this place. read more

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Olivia C.

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Not sure what was better, the food or the prices!! it was so yummy! one of the best sandwiches i've ever had hands down. new favorite breakfast spot in the city. read more

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I went to throw a cup away in their trashcan and the asian owners came out screaming at me telling me not to throw away trash then were very aggressive towards my friend and I. Would NOT recommend going here. Do better. read more

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Please sing to the tune of '1985' by Bowling For Soup -- Woo-ooo-hooo! (verse 1) Standing outside their door First Cup at 34 One sandwich a day Work-from-home CPA I had a side of dreams With my bagel as a teen Life was good at high school When did I turn a fool? I was gonna be an artist Writing novels in my car I was gonna shake the hands Of the champ of Magic Cards "Tuna without the cheese" Cause I'm counting calories These Cole Hanns hurt my feet And everything. Has been. ALL SHI----- (chorus) I was a Purple Gold Lion Way before the insta There was Xanga and Top 8 The news I read were still not fake Bunch of dumb kids in high school We thought we were just too cool And that's why I glorify Two Thousand Two Thousand Two Thousand and Five (verse 2) Straws I used were plastic Thai Tea every time Vitamin looks Fiddy and pink That Water was on fire Warriors just finished tenth Not a Mike Dunleavy fan These jerseys stayed true As the biggest Philly AI fan Where's my Tiffany's? Space Jam high tops? And what are all these bots that's making me take L's a lot? When did a salad start costing $16? What ever happened to -- Food truck? First Cup? Them the lunch I loved! (chorus 2) Usher, and Jay-Z Way before it was Yeezy There was Kelly, and Nelly Dilemma still on MTV Bunch of dumb kids in high school And baggy jeans weren't old school And that's why I glorify Two Thousand Two Thousand Two Thousand and Five! (bridge) I hate time Make it stop When did Cancel Culture use the chopping block? And when did gluten become a factor? Please make this stop, stop, stop! (Chorus 3) And bring back First Cup and Papa Way before the Tinder There was first love Heart splinters Mix-tape burned on our CDs Bunch of dumb kids in high school I reminisce on this barstool I've become pre-occupied Two Thousand and Five Since the North Face and Nike Way before tall white tees We were LIVESTRONG and Hyphy With NO RESPONSIBILITIES A bunch of DUMB KIDS in high school AND THAT'S WHY WE WERE SO COOL Proud I can glorify Two Thousand Two Thousand Two Thousand and Fiveeeeee read more

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Jennifer O.

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We were looking for a quick breakfast and coffee before heading to Alcatraz and ended up at first cup. The coffee was pretty weak. The bagel sandwich I got was ok, but it wasn't anything special. It's a pretty standard deli kind of place. If you're looking for something inexpensive and fast, this is a good choice. read more

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Fire breakfast sandwich, husband and wife behind the counter, convenient location. In and out in under 5 minutes. What more do you want from your neighborhood breakfast sandwich spot? read more

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Will M.

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The egg, cheese and sausage bagel was mediocre at best.. zero flavor and way over microwaved ... a three is being nice ..

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Friendly staff and quick service! My bagel was great and the refrigerator kept the drinks ice cold. Great prices too, will definitely be back! read more

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I was staying at a nearby hotel and saw the great reviews for this place. If I wanted hot coffee, they had a convenient side station for it. I couldn't decide what I wanted so I got the Iced coffee, and the blended taro drink which I highly recommend. My fiancé got a breakfast bagel and an iced mocha and loved it. The woman working behind the counter was very nice too! Definitely going to stop by again on my next trip. read more

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Marc H.

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This food is disgusting they clearly don't know how to make a deli sandwich. Me and my coworker were downright disgusted when we ate our sandwiches. Only ate half and then threw it away. Not worth your time to come here read more

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C F.

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Local gem with the most affordable prices! Avocado everything is my favorite veggie breakfast sandwich read more

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Rob M.

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THE BEST deal for a breakfast sandwich in the area. If you are staying near the Fisherman's Wharf area this is worth the trek. Just a simple "mom n pop" in an area let alone a City where this is scarce. You can go to your reliable comfort zone of a chain where they unwrap your breakfast from it's plastic wrap or come here and support some people making your stuff fresh. I had a simple bacon, egg, cheese and avocado wrap. What made their breakfast sando different was she toasted it and it came out like a quesadilla suiza. SO GOOD. read more

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Hugo R.

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This place was amazing. I got the sausage egg and cheese with some Oj and wow! Thanks for the friendly help I will hopefully be stopping again read more

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Dior H.

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great service, kind owners. great food at a great price. quick service and everything was tasty. read more

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One of my favorite sandwich shops in the city! I recommend the Korean BBQ sandwich on a Dutch Crunch Roll! It's warm and delicious and affordable! Definitely recommend and support your local business! read more

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Awesome local coffee shop. Affordably priced, and they take care of the community. I'd give 10/5 if I could.

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You can't find hours for this place bc it looks like it's own and ran by an Asian couple who will open and close whenever they feel like it Korean BBQ sandwich on Dutch crunch for $7.50 - a way more reasonable price for what you get for sandwiches on Polk st! And DELICOUS plenty of meat and lettuce, melty cheese and jalapeños, YUM I'm already trying to think of another time to go back read more

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Friendly, fast, healthy and fresh! Cheapest lox bagel in the city and the bagel was fresh.

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Jessica K.

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This is THE best bakery in SF. My friends and I were hungry and wanted to have something quick to eat and we stumbled upon this gem! I have never had cookies this delicious. They're thin and chewy and so addicting. You can't just buy one. Not to mention they're pastries are delicious too!! read more

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First Cup tag line should be, "good food, nothing fancy." I got an Everything Bagel to go, with lox and cream cheese and it was good. Great service and decent prices. Would recommend! According to Yelp, there aren't any "bagel" place in the Marina/Cow Hollow area of SF. But, First Cup was the first non-chain that served bagels. Note: .50 cent change for using a credit card. read more

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One of the best sandwich places around the Marina. For $6.50 for a roast beef sandwich, this place is awesome! Loved the sandwich selections and the ingredients felt fresh. Line was short and they toast the bread to perfection. Other places toast the bread as hard as a rock.. Glad this place don't because I was hungry. Haha! Overall, sandwich was awesome and customer service was top notch! Defiantly would be back! read more

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One of the best Korean BBQ sandwiches I've ever had! In one day I went there twice! I also ordered the rice and teriyaki but it wasnt as tasty. For dinner I ordered a Korean BBQ and roast beef sandwich. The roast beef was good but after having the Korean sandwich, it made that beef a chump! If ever youre in San Francisco, you need to try this place out! The cute Asian couple were nice and had good customer service. Definitely stopping by again tomorrow before heading back home. read more

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One of my favorite spots for a breakfast sandwich! And you can't beat the prices too!

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Crystal Y.

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It's a small place. We went there by chance for breakfast. In a windy day the most comfortable drink for me is to have a chai latte. Their chai latte and Korean BBQ sandwich were very delicious than my expectation. read more

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Michael C.

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They make delicious sandwiches and are great, sweet and kind people. I wish there were places like this in SF.

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I am obsessed with this place - it is amazing. Such a diamond in the rough :) the people who work there are so kind and the everything avo is life changing. I envy everyone who gets to go there for their first time. Xoxo read more

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Rachel M.

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I drive two hours to the city for these cookies and pastries. This family owned business is the perfect spot to treat yourself. I can't believe how sweet the couple and daughter are to their customers. A1 service and food. read more

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I like this place. It's not fancy but perfect for fast breakfast and regular coffee. Can't say the food is something unusual but the service is attentive and fast. It melted my heart:) read more

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I'm a meat monger. Me, love a vegetarian sandwich? Only here! First Cup is a gem in the rough, a tiny little place that almost doesn't exist except for a bustling bus stop that helps people discover it. If you blink while driving down Van Ness and Chestnut you'll totally miss it. It's also closed on Sundays (aggro!) but that's a different story. Come for the avocado sandwich and feel what it is to live! On my first visit I whoofed down a loaded - and I mean loaded - french roll with mayo, jalapeno, lettuce, and all the veggie fixins. It was so good that my associate (who also inhaled his) threw down for another one which I'm lucky to have split. I washed it down with delicious french roast priced at a bargain buck fifty plus five for the sandwich. We felt like we robbed them. Nice folks run it, modest interiors, packed with school kids during lunchtime and walk-ins from the bus stop. Limited seating within, smallish menu, and lychee juice. They also sell cantina-style meats and rice on the left side of the store which I must try next time I return. Oh, and credit cards are accepted by there's a .50 surcharge and the minimum is $10. Note the various quirky signs about outside food and extra $1 charges if you dare enter this establishment with external nutrition. I'm almost tempted to try it to see how many days I can do it with a smile until they kick me out. I think I'm the only person that will find humor in this. read more

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Peter C.

0.3 mi•Russian Hill, Fisherman's Wharf

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I would usually come here for a Korean BBQ or Spicy Chicken over rice. I would have to say the rice here is a bit hard and the meat in the rice is not that good either with too much sauce. I would come here only because the food is better than Galileo's school lunch. read more

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2911 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109
Marina/Cow Hollow
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(415) 922-2054
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Hours

What time does First Cup open?

First Cup opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does First Cup close?

First Cup closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.First Cup closes at 1:30 PM on Saturday.First Cup is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 2:00 PMSat 7:00 AM - 1:30 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does First Cup take credit cards?

Yes, First Cup takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does First Cup have catering options?

No, First Cup does not have catering options.

Does First Cup serve alcohol?

No, First Cup does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does First Cup have TVs?

Yes, First Cup has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does First Cup have bike parking?

No, First Cup does not have bike parking.

Does First Cup have outdoor seating?

No, First Cup does not have outdoor seating options.

Does First Cup have parking?

Yes, First Cup has parking options. Street Parking

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Does First Cup have free WiFi?

Yes, First Cup has free WiFi.

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Visited this coffee shop a Thursday morning at around 8AM. The spot was a bit busy, but there were…read morea few tables opened and the line was on the short side (2 folks before me). I was in and out in around 5-10min. I ordered the maple cinnamon latte and the triple ginger scone. The maple cinnamon latte was DELICIOUS. The sweetness of the maple balance perfectly with the cinnamon. I had never heard of the ginger scone before, so I decided to give it a try and it was surprisingly very good. I was scared that the flavor of the ginger would overpower the sweetness of the scone, but quite the opposite. It had the spiciness of the ginger and the sweetness of the scone. Overall, would 100% revisit. It's also a great sport to work remotely, with a lot of sitting areas and tables.