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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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    Indoor area of the restaurant.
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    That bacon, tho...
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    4.5
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    We ordered the chicken tenders & fries appetizer and the BBQ wings platter, and both were…read moreabsolutely delicious. The service was exceptional from the moment we walked through the doors. It was around 8:30 p.m., and after passing by this spot several times and checking out the menu, we finally decided to give it a try. We're so glad we did! The restaurant itself is beautiful, with warm, inviting decor and wonderful pictures of San Francisco throughout the space. It feels like the perfect romantic setting for a date night or anniversary celebration, and equally great for enjoying fantastic food and drinks with friends and family. They have three tv screens so we were lucky to catch a futbol game during our meal. Highly recommended!

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    Four Chairs

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    4.3
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    2.5 mi
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    Takes reservations
    Large group friendly

    Amazing! I'm actually going there for the second time today!…read more My family arrived early, so the wait was only about five minutes before we were seated. I don't remember if there was music, but it was a busy, lively place with multiple conversations happening at once. It was definitely a cozy, home type atmosphere. A few people ordered chicken and waffles, so I had the chance to try it, and it was delicious! The waffles melted in my mouth! That's what I plan to order next time. I order a Korean chicken sandwich. It was very tasty and large. I had leftovers! I was disappointed because I forgot my leftovers on the table . Note to self: NEVER DO THAT AGAIN. The lemonade was very flavorful, and my kids enjoyed it too. I even tried an alcoholic beverage, I can't remember the name, but I swapped it for lemonade because it was THAT good. As I mentioned earlier, I will definitely return to this restaurant and highly recommend it.

    Four chairs is always packed for brunch every time I drive by the mission, so it was time to give…read moreit a try. Their Asian take on brunch is quite refreshing. I ordered the K-Bomb chicken Benny and oh boy will you leave satisfied in every way. The perfectly poached eggs are served on top of a fluffy slice of bread topped with kimchi-hollandaise sauce. The chicken was a Korean style fried chicken with a crunchy sweet and spicy bbq sauce reminiscent of gochujang and honey. Home fries and green salad with sesame dressing topped it all off. The mango matcha latte was also quite good and the price for SF and for all that food was great value for the money. Ambiance is casual and a bit loud as can be expected from a brunch place but overall it is clean and a fun spot to meet friends for brunch. Don't stay too long after paying though or you will get stared at by the folks waiting in line. Overall definitely recommend checking them out. I look forward to trying other specialties here.

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    Chipotle Benedict, Mascarpone Pancake, & Chicken Apple Scramble
    Chipotle Benedict, Mascarpone Pancake, & Chicken Apple Scramble
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    4.1
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    2.7 mi
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    Diner food at its best…read more I don't visit often, so I tend to stick with the classics (The Plow, Custard French Toast, etc.), but everything I have tried so far has been excellent. As other Yelpers have mentioned, the wait can be incredibly painful. I most recently visited for weekday lunch (random Wednesday at 11:30am), and the wait was still 20-30 minutes for a party of 3 (which pales in comparison to the 2+ hour wait I have been quoted for the weekend). They offer both indoor and outdoor seating (with blankets for the latter on chilly days, which is much appreciated). The service is friendly and efficient, and the food comes out pretty quickly. Definitely worth a visit. I personally would never wait for longer than 30-40 minutes, but I would say the same for most restaurants.

    We arrived at Plow around 1pm on a Sunday, and the wait was about an hour. The first available…read moretable was in the parklet, so we opted to sit outside. We ordered two Plow plates -- one with the house-made pork sausage and the other with the chicken apple sausage. We also swapped the lemon ricotta pancakes on one of the plates for the almond flour pancakes so we could try both. Everything was well executed. The potatoes were nicely cooked with plenty of crispy pieces, and the eggs came out exactly as we requested. Both sausages were flavorful, although we both slightly preferred the chicken apple sausage. The pancakes were the only part of the meal that didn't quite win us over. The texture was softer and mushier than we expected. We were hoping for something a bit lighter and cakier. Between the two, my boyfriend preferred the almond flour pancakes. Overall, I think Plow is worth trying, but it's not a place I'm in a rush to return to.

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    Buttermilk biscuit
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