Opa Cafe is a cozy little neighborhood spot with an eclectic menu that spans breakfast fare, Mexican food, and Mediterranean wraps and plates. I've had the lamb burger before, which is delicious, but on my most recent visit I went with the chicken shawarma wrap on lavash at the staff's recommendation. The chicken was moist, juicy, and seasoned really well, and I loved all the fresh veggies and pickles stuffed into the wrap, which is huge. The various sauces like the chili spread, garlic sauce, hummus, and tahini are all delicious and balanced really well, but honestly it was a bit too much liquid and made the wrap quite a mess to eat. It was spilling out everywhere, especially as I got closer to the bottom. I'm not sure if a sturdier lavash would help or if just a little less of the wet ingredients would go a long way in terms of stability, but that is really a minor complaint for an otherwise fantastic experience. read more

opa cafe - Chicken Shawarma Wrap on Lavash - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was a nice cozy little Mediterranean spot with large portions, quick service, and plenty of seating! I ordered the gyro, which was massive and stuffed with plenty of flavorful meat and fresh salad. It was super satisfying and hit the spot. Pricing was reasonable for the portion, $15 for the gyro (without fries). The staff were kind and patient, and there was a lot of comfortable seating inside, which made it a very easy dining experience. Overall a nice cozy place and good experience. read more

opa cafe - Gyro / Tzatziki Wrap Fire House - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a simple place, with generous portions. You order at a counter, and they call you when the food is ready, basic. The Wife got a falafel platter and salad, and I got a falafel wrap, with a side of fries. I was easily filled up with half a wrap, and took the rest home. The falafel was just what you wanted, not too crunchy, for instance. The platter and salad were just fine, nothing special. The desserts looked delicious, but we didn't try any. read more

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3.5 stars The staff is nice. the hummus was good, chicken is a bit dry and not as flavorful as I would've liked. based on the menu I had assumed it would come with salad and rice. The reese cup peanut butter cookie was delicious. read more

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Chicken and rice, chicken and rice. The only thing you should get here. The rice is seasoned well, the chicken is moist and tender. It's a great place to take a break from work read more

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Fantastic Mediterranean food to-go in Lower Pacific Heights. Opa cafe blends fresh Mediterranean with a relaxed dining atmosphere. The service was super quick and easy. I got the Beef Gyro plater. The beef was super flavorful, the tzatziki sauce was earthy and delicious, the salad was crunchy, lemony and light and the saffron rice was cooked perfectly. read more

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Recently ordered the lamb shawarma hot plate, which comes with hummus and rice. It was plenty for two people to share and the food was delicious. Great value for the amount of food they serve. I have also had a sandwich in the past and also thoroughly enjoyed it. read more

opa cafe - Lamb Shawarma With hummus Hot Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

We got to Opa Cafe during their lunch rush and it was busy! The cafe is cozy and nice, though it can get loud during lunch time with all the hustle and bustle. You place your order with the cashier and you can take a seat at a table or take your food to go. We opted to eat in while the food was piping hot! GRILLED LAMB KEBAB PLATE ~ Meat was juicy and tender though cooked more well than medium, rice was a bit too soft and soggy, hummus was watery and thinned out. They give you a generous portion, but I've had better. HUMMUS BOWL W/ CHICKEN SHAWARMA ~ as I said, hummus could have been much thicker, but chicken was tasty. We were disappointed with the textures. It could have been better if they were less heavy handed with the water. We usually aren't in this part of town and made a point to try them out. I guess it wasn't our cup of tea, while others seem to love them! read more

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I've been going to Opa for years! Best spot nearby for a lunch break. I've had many items ranging from their plates to their wraps to their chicken sandwich. I don't think I've ever been here when they weren't busy. They have a great system though. The owners and peeps who work here are always super friendly and efficient. The food comes out hot, fresh, and consistent. My go to is their gyro plate. Otherwise, #2 for me would be their kefta plate. Both are served with tons of rice and salad. They just opened another sister location inside of Kaiser on Geary. Haven't checked that one out yet. Prices are reasonable. I can never finish a full plate and have leftovers for the next day. Great neighborhood spot. 5 stars. read more

I've had my eye on Opa Cafe for quite awhile and yesterday was the first time I was able to visit and try their food. The cafe is set up for you to order at the counter and then take a seat and wait; they let you know when your order is ready and you pick it up at the counter...very casual. Most orders were takeout, so there were plenty of seats in their dining area. Everything is served in takeout containers, even if you want to dine in, so don't expect real utensils or plates and glasses. Now for the food: lots of options, so it was difficult to decide, but I went with the grilled beef kebob plate with salad, rice, and hummus ($16.95). It came out piping hot and nicely flavored, although I needed an addition of salt to bring the flavors out. I think it would've benefited from a nice squeeze of fresh lemon. The rice, salad, and hummus portions were great, but it was a little shy on the meat side. The salad also needed a bit more dressing for my taste, but I'm sure the amount of salt and salad dressing would've suited many others just fine. Service was pretty fast considering how busy they were. I was there at lunch time, so lots of folks from Kaiser were picking up lunch. The woman at the counter was really nice and friendly, too, so it was very pleasant. I would definitely go again when I can. read more

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Well it's cheap, and likely I should not have ordered American food here, but I did and it was not good. Sticky tables, fuzzy mold on my cheese, and overcooked meat. Perfectly cooked eggs on the other hand....? Nice bread too. There were some things I liked. But it's a good thing it was cheap cuz I threw it away when I got to the fuzzy mold part and went somewhere else. In retrospect I should have just showed it to them because they likely would have made me something else, but it's hot and I'm crabby and I just didn't want to deal with any drama. read more

Always like this place. Good food, friendly counter service, pretty quick in and out. Lost a star this time because I paid for a super burrito, which comes with avocado, sour cream, and cheese on top of the other stuff, and there was no avocado at all and only the smallest hint of sour cream and (?)possibly cheese(?) Disappointed. read more

Walked over from Kaiser to grab a quick lunch and noticed many of the workers also come here on their break.. I can see why! Ordered their chicken shawarma plate and was blessed with a hefty amount of food. Their hummus and tzatziki is probably one of the best I've had so far in SF. Their chicken was juicy and tender and the rice was seasoned well. They also have a huge selection of drinks and I enjoyed looking through the different options they had! For dessert, I ordered their chocolate chip cookie and that was amazing as well. Soft and gooey with just the right amount of chocolate chips and crunch. I will definitely keep note of this place for whenever I'm back in Pac Heights/NoPa area.. will heavily consider this place to itch my greek food crave! read more

The food was so delicious. The service was great the workers very polite very friendly. I like it a lot now they open at the Kaiser Permanente coffee shop so good so delicious the people they are also very friendly very polite.‼ read more

Good food and options Love their plates. Has a lot of food in it, could split into two meals. Decent price Love their fat pete sandwich. This is my go to read more

Such a disappointment. Came with a few colleagues for an early lunch figuring we'd skip the line. We waited for 20 minutes - not because it was crowded (there were exactly zero people in line) - but because the staff was busy preparing a zillion sandwiches for corporate deliveries. They had no dedicated staff available to attend to the people waiting in line. Staff was overworked and short with us. When we were finally permitted to order, we got a a smoothie, salad and sandwiches. I had hoped it would be worth the wait. But the salad was basic and overdressed, the lettuce soggy. The smoothie was mostly ice, which melted into a watery mess. A disappointing experience. read more

Came here three times in one week while at the hospital up the hill over a few nights. Fast, filling and very generous portions. No complaints there. I think if they just threw in a few sauces they could easily jazz up their dishes (of the kebabs and shawarma, the lamb was my favorite but nothing to write home about. but got me through the long nights when the cafeteria was closed). Was most pleasantly surprised by the lamb burger. just make sure they cook it medium. read more

Nice place. Sticky dirty table. Workers chatting standing around . Cleaned table myself. Got Grilled Lamb Kebab. Took 15 minutes, I was only one waiting. Got pretty looking plate. All was good except Lamb meat was bad, each piece different, only one soft juicy, rest either dry, hard, chewy...disaster. Overall this is parody on Mediterranean food place. This whole team has seemingly no clue what they are doing. But maybe other plates are better. I will not recommend this place for above reasons. Good luck. read more

opa cafe - Grilled Lamb Kebab Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I usually order the Mediterranean food and it is very good. The owners/managers are both super friendly. Nice comfy place. But they have too many deserts! read more

Great food! Friendly staff! Really quick service! Also a great place for lunch with friends and they cater too! read more

opa cafe - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wonderful sandwich shop near Kaiser hospital. I enjoy coming here with my son. service a little slow but love the sandwiches and different options. read more

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I come here often since it's convenient and affordable. They have a huge selection including breakfast sandwiches, burgers and kebab plates. My go to: - hummus bowl with lamb shawarma (a bit greasy) - chicken shawarma plate - extra meat ($4-6) read more

opa cafe - Breakfast croissant with avocado - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing place. The food quality and taste are amazing. Everything we ordered was delicious! The staff is so kind. The space is perfect for friends and family with kids or a quick bite to eat. read more

Thank you Yelp for leading us to this hidden neighborhood gem! Layla was incredibly welcoming to us and answered with kind patience our many questions about the menu. We each loved what we ordered! The inside is clean and had a nice bathroom. My god, have never had chocolate baklava- so yummy! The falafels were perfect- crispy outside and tender inside Be aware of parking signs- we had a $90 ticket when we returned to our car Not the restaurants fault at all just be sure to read carefully when parking. read more

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Best sandwiches ever!! I got the chipotle club and it was fantastic. Very nice staff as well :) read more

opa cafe - Chipotle Club - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

WOW. i didn't realized prices can still be like this. I loved the chicken dish so much and the staff was so nice.

Great food, great service We were in town for an event near by. We wanted to get something healthy and quick. Opa Cafe delivered. I ordered the Mezza plate which was good, with the exception of the Opa salad. It was just a pile of shredded cabbage with a tablespoon or so of chopped tomato and onion, there was no dressing. The grape leaves and falafel along with the hummus were great. Could have used a few more pieces of pita bread. We also ordered the Hunter's Club and Chicken Wrap, both were great. Large portions enough to save one half and served with chips. Funny when the guy opened a bag of chips to put some on our plate, he popped a few into his mouth. They were good chips. The service was great, especially the young lady at the cash register. She was very helpful with describing the menu items and desserts. read more

I ordered the chicken Shawarma plate $13.99. It came with salad and rice. Yesterday I had the Opa salad which was also good but I like this better. I knocked one star off because several of the tables were empty but needed wiping. read more

opa cafe - Chicken Shawarma plate - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

This restaurant is what I look forward to when having my doctor appointments around the corner. The food never fails and always offer the same consistency taste which I look forward to in a restaurant. This place has always been my go to for the rotisserie chicken rice plate and service as always is great. Can't wait to come back. read more

opa cafe - ROTISSERIE CHICKEN - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you live in SF, this place is a must try! I use to work around the area and it was a decently priced lunch area with big, high quality portions! The sandwiches and rice+protein plates were mouth watering. Inside has a lot of seating, along with drinks and snacks! The service was quick and I will definitely be coming back here for lunch. read more

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Some of the best Middle Eastern food we've ever had! We were coming home from a medical procedure and wanted to get something special to eat. This really filled the bill! Where warmer was freshly cooked roast lamb and the rotisserie chicken is juicy, flavorful, but not greasy at all. The portions are huge, so either come hungry or be prepared for a lot of leftovers. Indoor and outdoor seating and the staff couldn't be more gracious. Be sure to leave room to try some desserts - we tried the pistachio semolina and it was something we've never had before, but will definitely try again. read more

Busy cafe! They had so many orders come in. Great sign. First time eating here. They still served everything on a Togo box. Had the noisce salad with salmon. Salmon was ON POINT! Crunchy skin, a bit of oil. Fresh and warm. Salad dressing was interesting. It was a Cesar with a vinegarette. Appreciate they leave the dressing separately. Food doesn't taste Mediterranean enough. Not enough spices or olive oil. However I will be back :) thanks! read more

One of my all-time favorite lunch spots in the city! Parking can be rough but doable for a quick call & pick-up or if you're lucky enough to find a spot in the neighborhood, they've got enough seating inside. I've had most of their plates but always end up with the Chicken Shawarma Plate or the Rotisserie Chicken Plate! Both chicken are extremely juicy and flavorful; the portions are large enough for leftovers. When I'm in the mood for a solid lunch that won't disappoint, this is my go-to. I've been coming here pre-pandemic and after, and the service has not changed at all. Plenty of locals and hospital staff frequent the cafe at lunch, with a few dogs here and there. The one time I stopped by to pick up lunch while walking the dog, the staff behind the register was friendly enough to pack a small baggie of chicken for my dog! So precious. read more

opa cafe - CHICKEN SHAWARMA plate - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped by on a Monday night around 6 PM for some dinner. I was craving some mediterranean so I decided to come here and realized that they have a pretty extensive menu with a ton of sandwich options too! Service was great and around the time I went, there was plenty of seating inside. It wasn't too busy but there were definitely regulars coming in n out to pick up orders while I was there. It was nice to see those kinds of friendly interactions! I ordered a gyro/tzatziki wrap and got some chili spread on the side. My friend ordered a chicken parmesan sandwich. The chicken parm sandwich was okay. It came with a nice salad on the side but the sandwich itself lacked some flavor. It was hot and pretty filling, but wasn't the best. The gyro wrap was great. It had a perfect amount of sauce, was flavorful, satiating, and everything I was craving. There was a good vegetable to meat ratio and just tasted bright and delicious. To finish my meal, I also bought one of the red velvet cookies they were selling in the display cases by the cash register. It was pretty massive and while it wasn't the best cookie in the world, it was still pretty good and tasted great. I definitely want to come here again the next time I'm in SF. Although I really enjoyed the mediterranean options here, I also am a big sandwich enthusiast so I want to try a sandwich during my next visit. read more

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Very convenient location, around the corner from the San Francisco Kaiser. Lot's of hustle and bustle, but they still have fast service and delicious food! read more

opa cafe - Busy kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Opa Cafe is a friendly, bodega-like restaurant offering a menu of deli sandwiches and Mediterranean-inspired wraps, plates, and salads. Everything was prepared fresh and came at a great value--the Opa Salad was made of shredded cabbage, bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, parsley, and citrus vinaigrette. The Mezza Salad also included feta cheese, pita, two dolmas, two falafels, and hummus. I especially liked the crispy, crunchy, sesame coated falafels, along with the super creamy, tahini-rich hummus. Finally, the Chicken Shawarma and Lamb Shawarma plates both came with freshly-grilled strips of marinated meat, served over yellow rice and with sides of Opa salad and hummus. Overall, this was a great local restaurant for fresh, delicious food at great prices and with friendly service too! read more

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Was craving some wrap but didn't want a buritto. Me and my friend decided to give this place a try. And it was supper busy with employees from kaiser and UCSF. They have out door seating and table seating. They have a variety of drinks in the back. Bathroom and an open kitchen. In the open kitchen you can see all the chef cooking and all the ingredients. The sweets are also right in front of the display window. The staff are very friendly and nice. They have frequent customers so they remember what each customers order. Which made things confusing because we ordered but the staff is talking to another customer behind us. But overall the meal was delicious. We asked for the garlic sauce on the side. But they forgot. They said we will give you hot sauce and forgot. But we found hot sauce left behind from another customer. And we just used it. But it was way way to salty read more

opa cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fantastic food, friendly service, have had their plate, gyro, and some sandwiches. All hits! read more

opa cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is the kind of place you would be happy to have in your neighborhood. A Street corner eatery serving everything from coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The people are nice and the menu has so many options to choose from. The prices are very reasonable as well. The ambiance is very laid back, casual and welcoming. Today I had the chicken shawarma plate, New Cubano sandwich and pistachio Turkish delight. The chicken shawarma plate was not the best I've had but given the price point it was definitely worth the money. New Cubano sandwich was good and hearty. Pistachio Turkish delight was such a treat! I will absolutely trying their kunefeh, baklava and the reuben next time I'm coming back here. Every neighborhood need a place like Opa Cafe. Approachable and Affordable. read more

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My bf came here on a weekday while he waited for me to finish up at the doctors and this was so good! He got the chicken shawarma with hummus for $11.99. Hands down would come back here again and would love to try the lamb version! read more

opa cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California