This is my top sandwich spot at Civic Center. Not sure if it's open to the public since it's inside UC Law, but check with the security guard to see if you can dine at the cafe. The sandwiches are one of the more affordable spots in Civic Center. I find that a half sandwich at around $8 is filling. They have special sandwiches, but you can build your own. I always opt for their sourdough where you can taste the sourness. It reminds me of a deli that used to be behind UC Law where they made their own sourdough. Sadly, that closed during the pandemic. So I'm glad I can get the same quality of bread here. And their Caesar salad is so yummy. It doesn't stray from the classic ingredients, but it's delicious because it's so fresh. I haven't tried two of their breakfast options, which were the daylight burrito and the stay woke croissant. I liked the croissant, which was a good size for $10. The burrito was okay, but I'd be willing to try it again in the future. They also have bagels, pastries, beverages, and chips. The staff are hard working and really nice. It can get busy during the lunch hour as students get a break from class. But I found service to be fast. You can also order online, too. I highly recommend their sandwiches so check them out if you can. read more

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Who would have thought there's a cafe inside a law school? This is open to the public. You just need to sign in at the front desk and walk up the stairs. They serve some preboxed salads and made to order sandwiches. I ordered the Milan roll. It had real chicken breast as opposed to processed slice chicken. For $11 this is considered a good deal in this part of town. Service is prompt. read more

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Really love this place, the staff are soo nice and they offer really tasty sandwiches, bagels, veggie options and even vegan stuff. My favorite go to item is the Milano and The Italian! So flavorful. The chocolate chip cookies and their pastries are delicious too. I'm just eating my way through law school at a place that feels comforting. I know this is a family-run business and they are locals to San Francisco so I feel its important to support them. They also offer catering services and are open to outsiders too! just learned read more

Law Cafe is a small cafeteria at UC Hastings College of the Law. It's on the second floor of the 200 McAllister building. I get lunch here whenever I'm busy at work or don't wanna venture out to the TL. Their soups are awesome. Sometimes they have specials so you can get a pretty good deal. I heard their salad bar was good but I have not tried it yet. I've had the chicken skewers tho which were surprisingly tasty! And the breakfast burritos were huge and delish!! The cafeteria is actually open to the public. And it has a cool outdoor terrance that has plenty of seats. You might want to check it out. Just tell the security you want to eat at the Law Cafe and they will let you in. If you don't know, now you know! read more

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The law cafe is conveniently located on campus and provides a yummy place to eat and snack in between classes and during study breaks. Their staff is friendly, warm, and welcoming. Prices are unbeatable! The chocolate chip cookies and falafel wraps are my favorites! read more

I like the Law Cafe. It's neat, clean, and they offer a great selection of salads and wraps. Great breakfast burritos too!!! It's a nice place to go to take a break from either work or school. The people are super nice!! They also have a large selection of power bar type things to keep you going. Try it, you'll like it! read more

There are 2 crucial thing that makes this place worthy of 5 stars. 1. The prices. Things are very, very cheap compared to delis, other cafes, and liquor stores. and 2. The salad bar is not priced by weight. DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS? It means I get a salad that would cost me 20 bucks at Whole Foods for 6.5 at school. And, unlike Whole Foods, I have not had anything from our salad bar that has made me say, "Ew, what a waste of box space." .... Think about it. This cafe is a magical place. I wish they had french fries. read more

The Law Cafe is great. I spent three years at Hastings and I loved the law cafe every day. The food is fresh, tasty and the owners are awesome. I have to say we (law students and lawyers) are probably and in all fairness the worst customers. We are argumentative, always stressed etc...For the last 10 years the Law Cafe has managed to please law students, lawyers and the entire Civi Center community. I like everything about the place: the great sandwiches, the premium coffee, the fresh juices, the ice cream and above all Shazi and Ali who go out of their way to please the hardest customers. You have to give credit when credit is due. I also recommend the law cafe for catering events. read more

I ruv you, law cafe. Thanks for all those delicious sandwiches (get the #21, turkey & avocado, thank me later) and for not weighing your salad bar. I also think the Law Cafe should get a special shout out for their soups - they are surprisingly good. I especially love the roasted red pepper with smoked gouda; it's straight up orgasmic. I'm not totally convinced they make it all from scratch, but I'll overlook that because really, the soup is the star of the show. I wish they took credit cards, but they will take a check in a pinch. Everyone who works there has always been super sweet to me, even though I'm sure they're run down and hate most of us for being such D-bags. read more

The Law Cafe puts me in mind of the Stephen Crane poem: In the desert I saw a creature, naked, bestial, Who, squatting upon the ground, Held his heart in his hands, And ate of it. I said: "Is it good, friend?" "It is bitter-bitter," he answered; "But I like it Because it is bitter, And because it is my heart." ...except if you find me in the Law Cafe & ask, "Is it good, friend?" I will answer: "There is an adequate selection Of prepackaged foods, And they charge for salad By container, not by weight, So if I am hungry, I can pack a bunch of food in there And I do not have to pay extra. But the bread is stale And the dining area is stuffy And overcrowded. But I like it Because I am hungry, And because I have class soon." read more

It seems almost silly to review this seeing as it is the only option for the students here, BUT it closes at 3:30 everyday, except apparently during finals (now) where it has an even more limited menu and closes by 3pm. No salad bar available, only part of the sandwiches available, Coffee that tastes like troll dung. friendly staff. read more

For my 6th review I want to share with you my favorite dinning experience I have ever had...okay, maybe not. You will be hard pressed to find a daily better soup selection in the Tenderloin. The cream of asparagus, chicken tortilla and carrot-ginger are top flight choices, sure to live up to their high expectations. The chicken vegetable lacks the sexiness of other soup selections, but will get the job done. Perhaps the real sleeper in the selection is the white bean and sausage, which has great upside potential for the student with low expectations. I must admit I was a little surprised when Shazi broke out the African Chicken Peanut Soup on Monday, which may have been strong when paired with a veggie option but lacked the overall appeal to get my order. In summary: try the soup, avoid the salad bar and if some one is brave try asking for a sandwich NOT on dutch crunch bread. read more

It's convenient. The end. I would order their Healthy Alternative sandwich if it were called the Baconater 4000 and instead of all the healthy stuff they put in it they subbed slices of bacon. And it was a wrap. read more

Quick, easy, and delicious option for us "starving" law students. The workers are fantastic--all of them greet us with a smile and enthusiasm every day. The chicken pesto is mouth-watering good. I actually craved it when I was gone for winter break--it's that good. Avoid going around noon since everyone is trying to get lunch then. So happy to have such a conveniently great food option on campus! read more

I love the Law Cafe! Sandwiches are great and the staff is one of the friendliest around.

1. i hate that it closes so early 2. i hate that they only take cash 3. BUT IT IS SO GOOD / CHEAP. large variety of food. wraps and sandwiches are cheap for their size. but SO good. read more

I went to UCH for law school and and sometimes in the course of being a busy student I'd forget to bring food to keep me going through the day. My commute meant that if I forgot food I'd be facing a day of fasting unless I was able to make a quick dash for food somewhere to be back in time for class or clinics or student meetings. Law Cafe would usually be where I'd want to go because it was basically on campus and when you're in law school time is a commodity you feel you have precious little of to spare. Also, prices were fairly reasonable. The soups were my hands-down favorites, but salads, sandwiches and breakfast burritos were also pretty good as far as I remember. Like I said, though, this was always backup because I'm a good and efficient cook when I feel like making food and there wasn't really a dish that had me wanting to stop making food for myself. It was a good place to get work done, too, as most of the people eating at the Law Cafe are other students trying to get through their work done as well. Bottom Line: Decent spot for breakfast or lunch, if you're in the mood to wade through law students to get food. Also, it's not a part of the UCH campus and signs abound letting you know it. read more

This little cafe at UC Hastings is surprisingly good. The sandwiches and wraps are amazing. I love the Pesto Chicken sandwich; it is sizable so for a law student on a budget, it could be split into two meals. Or get half. The Athena and the Asian Chicken wraps are more healthy alternatives but just as good. I love the cookies. read more

This little cafe at UC Hastings is surprisingly good. The sandwiches and wraps are amazing. I love the Pesto Chicken sandwich; it is sizable so for a law student on a budget, it could be split into two meals. Or get half. The Athena and the Asian Chicken wraps are more healthy alternatives but just as good. I love the cookies. read more