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    Matching Half Cafe

    3.9 (471 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    MATCHING HALF CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Caprese sandwich
    Mia K.

    The sandwiches are really delicious but on the pricier side for the side. I could've eaten two of these to be substantially full, and the sandwich was ~$11. The drinks aren't anything fancy. However, the atmosphere is great. There are always people working or talking with friends. It's a great cafe experience but on the pricier side.

    Latte
    Anh T.

    Friendly service on a weekend morning! I stopped by Matcha Half Cafe and tried one of their lattes, which was well made. The espresso had a nice depth to it without tasting bitter, and the milk tied everything together into something cohesive. Love the chill vibes of this place!

    Mariam -.

    The dirty chai was just ok. Cute vibes. The cappuccino was really good. Super cute spot

    Corner McAllister & Baker
    Lynn F.

    11am Tuesday: The cafe is situated between Western Addition & NOPA, & the edge of Haight Ashbury, serving the locals, no tourists I could see, far enough from Haight & Divisadero street grunge. Like most cafes in the hood, there's a touch of the 70s, heyday of hippy esthetic. Inside the tall ceiling space is local art & the usual laptop village. Outside is a sidewalk wide enough to accommodate 6 cafe tables, no expensive parklet needed. I consulted the menu board & chose the closest thing to avocado toast. Behold the Avo, watermelon radish, raw onion, chili flakes, (added bacon) on a toasted everything bagel. (They only have everything bagels). The combo made for a tasty meal. The raw onions & thin layer of avocado spread kinda made the sandwich taste more lunch than breakfast. Purely subjective. It's hard to find a decent bagel in San Francisco which is a mystery given all the NYC transplants. This bagel is in the top 5 IMO. I will definitely return to sample one of the many custom coffees & whatever is in those green drinks. Loved the vibe, mostly soft rock & the ability to linger reading my NY Times. Yes, I'm a good citizen, left when all the tables got full. Support Local !

    Matcha with oatmilk
    Joyce D.

    Matchy-matchy! I came here with two of my girlfriends to catch up on life and we all ordered the Matcha tea latte with oat milk which was warm, not too sweet, but enough caffeine to get us through the rest of the day to run errands. The cafe is cute with indoor and outdoor seating and it seems that the place is frequented by the local neighbors, which I find very quaint. There are food items you can order but we opted to just stick with our teas during our catch up. The service is fairly quick despite there being a line and we were able to secure a table inside since it was a bit chilly when we went. I love neighborhood cafes like this. It creates this wonderful feeling of community and belonging!

    Scary Man
    Ivan Z.

    This was good unique breakfast. Loved the mixture of ingredients in these sandwiches. I swear this cafe was trying to follow the OG Starbucks method with how badly they messed up our names (Iven and Kwen). I enjoyed both items, the breakfast sandwich would've better good with a breakfast sausage instead of ham IMO. I would go again. My friend would too I think but he was going through a rough day at the time 4.2/5

    uninspired and burnt (current crew)

    This was my go to spot even though it's nowhere near me. Good atmosphere, great art and stained glass, killer flowers around the front patio, usually friendly staff that remembers your name with a smile. Great espresso art, and tasty food options. The newer crew doesn't bother to learn names any longer (even if they've seen me half a dozen times), is not very engaging, doesn't pay attention to details (like for here vs to go), and isn't making the consistent high quality product I had come to expect. Uninspired over cooked espresso drinks, hot sandwiches with cold middles. Let's just say it takes a lot for me to not finish my coffee - I didn't finish the last two I've had here. The owner is there at times and is friendly but quiet. I would have posted to him directly rather than posting here but he didn't respond when asked and their website isn't working. I will likely go less often if again. It may be best to wait for a changing of the crew which seems somewhat regular at cafes, and hope the new ones are a return to their previous greatness.

    Iced matcha with house made almond milk
    Connie W.

    Came on a Saturday around noon and it was pretty crowded inside! Line wasn't too long and moved fast, but drinks took a while to make. I got the iced matcha with house made almond milk. The almond milk is very unique and interesting, I'm not sure if I would get it again because it's pretty nutty and grainy but I'm glad I tried it! Honestly couldn't tell how the matcha was, the almond milk made up most of the flavor in the drink. There are a few tables to sit at inside but definitely limited space and feels a little tight. I wouldn't prefer to do work here, also because the lighting is a bit dim inside.

    8oz mocha
    ThuyVy N.

    This place is super cute and has fun games like chess and checkers to play. I just got an 8oz mocha which was a lil too rich and maybe dark chocolate for me. The service was nice. I'd try this spot again and maybe hang here, just didn't like the mocha. Nothing bad with it tho, just lil rich for me Mocha - 6/10

    Ashley Y.

    Love this place! Super fast and really nice ppl. They have WiFi too so there's always a group of laptop workers sitting in/outside!

    chicken pesto ciabatta
    Angela Y.

    One of my favorite cafes in SF! Matching Half has coffee, drinks, pastries, sandwiches, and muesli bowls - all of which have wowed me. The baristas are always very nice. The interior is very cute and charming, but there's not a ton of seating inside. If you manage to snag a table, there's also free WiFi! Food - vegan carrot muffin: this muffin wowed me!! It was sweet and had great texture (some nuts and sugar). I would've never guessed that it was vegan. - avoradish bagel: soo delicious! radish, egg, and avocado is such a great combo. - pesto chicken ciabatta: a decent sized sandwich with a generous amount of filling, so tasty! Drinks I've tried - cold brew: smooth and strong - chai latte: delightfully spicy and strong

    Joan W.

    This is one of those corner neighborhood cafés in an obscure place. It's nice to get off the beaten path of busy Divisadero. I like how they serve coffee in pretty blue mugs. I always hate going to a sit-down place that has paper cups. They are the same company as Muesi on Union so they offer many different muesli bowls. I wish they stayed open later, 3pm seems like such an early time to close. It used to be open till 6 or so before Covid, hopefully they will change that back eventually.

    Cold Brew + Honey Cinnamon Latte
    Jade J.

    Hmmm, I have my confusions about this place LOL. We came here Saturday morning and it was significantly busy but I don't understand the hype here... like maybe we ordered the wrong thing? I got the Honey Cinnamon Latte with a Sunrise Bowl and my boyfriend got a Cold Brew with a Bacon Egg Ciabatta. Everything tasted very average. Vibe-wise, it gives local cafe energy - there seem to be a lot of families, couples, and students that stop by. I think the interior is very clean and nature-esque, which is very appealing. It is a nice spot to catch up with friends or study/work as they also have wifi. There are quite a few seats as well so that is nice.

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    Their chai latte is the perfect amount of spice and sweet. My favorite chai latte in the Bay Area hands down!

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    I really like the latte here but 1) it's slower so you have to be prepared to wait 2) it costs a whole dollar for oat milk

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    Great service! 10/10 will return! Marcus makes amazing coffee and the music was great.

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    Yes! They have oat and almond.

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    Ordered the Nearly Reuben on sliced sourdough, toasted, with house garlicky mayo and brown mustard…read moreon DoorDash. Double pastrami, horseradish, havarti, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, and pepperoncini. A lot going on, and it all came together. The horseradish and havarti gave it enough personality to stand apart from a standard pastrami sandwich, and the garlicky mayo tied everything together. The one casualty of DoorDash was sogginess by the time it arrived. That's not a knock on the sandwich, it's just the reality of ordering something like this for delivery. At $14.50 it's a hearty sandwich at a fair price. I'd recommend it, but eat in.

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    1.2 mi
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    Wow! In a bit of a rush and was in need of something quick as take-out. Pleasantly surprised by the…read moreMafioso. Amazing quality of freshcut meats and a very hefty sandwich. Ordered and walked out in the span of 10 min. Very italian deli with tiramisus and cannolis. Tons of italian snacks and puff pastries, and a convenient location to pickup anything from beers/wines to premade cannoli shells and gelato. One thing to note is you cannot customize the sandwich, not sure about the pizzas, which smelled delicious. They only make speciality sandwiches on their menu, but surely can't go wrong with any of the choices. They're packed with a sizeable amount of meat as well as greens. The half was enough to fill me up and they were kind enough to wrap them separately.

    my friends and I stopped by for sandwiches at limoncello after seeing all the rave about it online…read more there were so many options and we were also excited to see the deli was actually part of a larger italian grocery store and grabbed some italian sodas too! we were a bit disappointed by the sandwiches themselves- for $18, we felt that the proportions were a bit off. it still tasted great and ingredients were high quality, but there was a monstrous amount of meat and lettuce so it was hard to get any of the other flavors. the portions were huge though, which is a plus. overall, the store was very cute, clean, and seemed like it stocked authentic italian ingredients. the service was pretty quick since we just ordered at the counter, and they are all very friendly.

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    Entrance is so cute
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    4.3
    (2k reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    I wanted to see what the hype was about. What I got was a pretty damn good sandwich, chill staff &…read morenot too long of a wait at all. I got the Carzle and the meats are definitely the star of the show here; the brisket and pastrami were so juicy, smoky and complimented all the veggies great. However, of course, it is incredibly expensive; even sharing a half with a buddy puts you at $15 each after tip/tax. While tasty, it's a little less than expected/underwhelming for that price point. I don't see myself really coming here too often unfortunately, so many other cheaper and just as delicious eats in the city. Seems like this place definitely caters to a certain crowd in the area that are more than happy to make this their daily lunch spot so I don't see that changing any time soon

    If you're in line and near the entrance of the pizza shop, you're at about a 35-40 minute wait. Is…read moreit worth it? YES. I don't even like pastrami and the 49er was delicious. But more than just the sandwich- the owner and all of the employees are incredibly kind and clearly care about their community. I read in another review that they saw the owner usher in a homeless man and I saw a similar act of kindness. The regulars also have a great rapport with the owner and they honestly just give GOOD VIBES. The good vibes must have been contagious because we were behind a Romanian father and his two sons who ended up paying for the older woman in front of them. Def worth the visit if you're in the area!

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    Chairman's corner (from left to right): thweethead, RLMB (02/2026)
    Chairman's corner (from left to right): thweethead, RLMB (02/2026)
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