I've been going here since I was a little girl and the owner is always so polite and sweet. She always has this welcoming nature that make your morning, even the customers are nice. The place is nice a calm, a good area to study and spend a good lunch time. The food is always great! It's a good place for a quick to-go breakfast but also a good lunch spot! 10/10, I'll continue to come here! read more

very delicious iced chai, will be coming back for her. plenty of seating but no air conditioning. thank you!

What a charming hole in the wall tiny cafe! It had a wonderful neighborhood vibe to it and many of the customers seemed to be regulars. The lady at the counter welcomed one such customer by reciting, "A boiled egg, piece of cake, and coffee,right?" She did guess his order correctly and soon he was enjoying his egg, cake and coffee. My partner and I chose donuts and BLT sandwiches. Both our donuts were delicious and the sandwiches were made the old fashioned way with toasted whole wheat, shredded iceberg lettuce, tomato slices and bacon. With graffiti and bars on the windows, this place could be a setting for a sitcom or family drama series. I plan to return often to hear more stories. read more

Silver Cafe is arguably one of the best kept secret donut spots in the City that offer a wide array of fresh and delicious donuts at an incredibly reasonable price. They easily win the award for having the BIGGEST and Most delicious Apple Fritter in town! I love the friendly owners, Linda and sister Janette who are always serving up homemade, delicious food. I've only taken food to go, as I find that it's a great 'grab-and-go' spot, that is conveniently located on the corner of Mission and Silver. The cafe is cash only, and it's clean, spacious and offers an excellent breakfast and lunch menu. read more

I love coming here to grab a dozen donut holes for $3. They taste pretty good and aren't dense. These are perfect for sharing or just eating by yourself. read more

Believe it or not this place has the best cappuccinos. The pastries and donuts are also delicious They are super nice. Very neighborly. They offered me an umbrella when it was raining. read more

Food is pretty good but the service is amazing and the lady even gave us an extra donut

I'm new to the neighborhood so I don't know if the cafe recently cleaned itself up or what but I didn't see ant bullet holes or graffiti when I visited. The inside of the shop is clean with plenty of seating and a campus dining hall appearance (only replace the student diners with a diversity of working class types). I love the mix of people that come here, young and old of all ethnicities, because it mirrors ths heart of Excelsior. The cafe is located within 100 feet of 4 bus stops and you can see all 4 of these stops from the cafe window. If you see a bunch of people loitering out front, chances are that they are waiting for a bus. I love grabbing breakfast there. For $7.99 plus tax, you can get 4 sausages, 2 eggs, and 2 huge pancakes. I love their donuts EXCEPT for the apple fritters. Usually, apple fritters are my favorite donut but I find them too oily there. Oddly, their other donuts don't share the same level of greasiness and are, instead, light and fluffy. My favorite is their eggrolls which cost (if I remember correctly) about 75 cents each. Their fried egg sandwich is delish as alot of others had mentioned. The owners are awesome. I accidentally left a car owners manual there once. Inside was an insurance card that referenced my address but not my phone number. The owner actually wrote me a letter, informing me that I left my owners manual at their restaurant. WOW. How awesome was that! Overall, Silver Cafe offers good food at a fair price at a very convenient location. I have visited this place a few times already and am sure to visit many more times. read more

Definite bang for your buck here! Although this place may appear to be just a "donut" shop...it's actually a bit more than that! First of all the donuts here are giiiiiiiinormous! (The next time I stop in I'm going to take a picture and post it). The woman behind the counter swears to me that they have their own baker and I told her he must be a pretty dam good baker because the french donuts are to die for!!!! So let me back up a decade ago-actually a decade and a half....the owners of this store used to own the coffee shop at Miramar and Ocean and as a young kid I used to go there after church and have my toasted bagel with cream cheese and a thai iced tea. A couple years after they sold the shop and I believe it is called Lucky something?? Well here I am many moons later and they now own Silver Cafe! Well back to the review.... 1. Ham and Egg sandwich on a croissant is sooooo good! There is a definite homemade touch to it which makes it a keeper! 2. Egg rolls are good too--ground chicken I believe! I would give this place 4 stars just for the food that I have tried but because this place also sells lotto, cigarettes, candy, ice cream, yogurt, cup-o-noodles, sodas, a variety of drinks and even pain medication for those afternoon headaches--its kinda like a one stop quik-e-mart without the liquor! There are definitely some regulars that come here and the owners are very nice. So nice that they keep this place open 7 days a week! Amazing!! Oh and they always have fresh coffee. Ah yes, always a plus!! read more

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Dang can you tell I'm a big fan of donuts?? I feel like I review a ton of donut spots all over the city, but it's because it's a quick and delicious snack or meal (depending on your mood) that you can try. Silver Cafe is a staple on the corner of Mission and Silver! It's always open early and their donuts are always fresh. Their staff are so nice! If you want a legit and affordable donut and quick, stop on by, they'll serve you one quick and easy! read more

I like the people that work here because they are really nice but I LOVE THE DONUTS ! Man I just ordered a dozen to take home and ate three on the way home and they were so good I offered them to people on the way home . Today was great , this place is great , I'll definitely be back . I'm so glad it's right down the street . read more

Silver Cafe - There was a dozen donuts before I got home . There are amazing ! - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

I am always amazed how little places like this can bring so much joy to people. I was a little hesitant to try Silver Cafe out at first, but with it being the closest food to my job. One very hungry day I took a chance on them. I've heard good things about the food from other co-workers and was willing to try the burger and fries. So I made the call from two burgers and they gave me a eta of ten minutes. I went, I came and the food was decent. I was satisfied, The fries were delish, the ingredients fresh and meat was not dry. Lots of drinks to choose from too. I can say I had a good experience for my first visit at Silver Cafe. The staff was friendly also which is always a plus... P.S they have a atm machine inside read more

Good breakfast, good burgers and cheesesteaks, qnd the donuts/pastries are fresh. The ladies who run it are very nice as well

As a Samaritan stuck at the bus stop stranded with no change but a $5 bill to take the bus because CLIPPER though it would be funny and very convenient to block my card due to an auto-load issue without informing me. I came knocking on the door of Silver Cafe to get some change. I walked in and politely asked the lady behind the counter for change. She opens her register and said she didn't want even though she clearly had enough to break my $5. I know this wasn't a bank but as a civil duty to human kind and when one is in such dilemma she could have graciously broke my $5 and send me on my merry way. She said I would need to buy something...and I was refused previously at the liquor store next door with the same excuse. I browsed the menu quickly and decided to just get a glazed donut which would leave me with four $1 bills and a quarter for 3 minutes at a parking meter. I stood there patiently waiting for her to come back since she was assisting another customer. I took a quick browse around and notice it was quite dingy and run down, Costco muffins and a lot of chatty mail carriers. She came back disgruntled with an angry face. SERIOUS!?!?! I WAS GOING TO BUY SOMETHING, BE PLEASANT AT LEAST!!! She got my deformed over sized and greasy piece of crap they call a donut and chucked it into a brown paper bag and sent me on my way just in time to catch the bus I needed the change to begin with. I took a bite of the donut on the bus, first bite ok. Very dense donut not like the fluffiness you get when biting into a Krispy Kreme but it was alright. A couple more bites and then I realized it was getting extremely dry and tasteless. But being one not to waste food I scarfed the rest down to the tremors of my stomach. read more

Silver Cafe used to be a decent place to pick up a breakfast sandwich. We've stop in somewhat regularly over recent months. My daughter usually gets a breakfast sandwich on a croissant. It usually costs us under $6 (about $5.75ish) which is about a buck more than their fried egg sandwich. This morning I came in to order a couple sandwiches. She gave me look like (I don't really feel like making a breakfast sandwich today) and then said, "it will cost $7.95 each". I didn't ask how much it cost, yet she felt the obligation to tell me how much MORE it would cost. I asked why it was so much more than usual, and she throws some excuse about eggs costing more. Sure, then raise ALL your prices...the fried egg sandwich is STILL $4.69 on the menu...don't feed me bullsh... I said no thanks and found a better place down the street. So thank you Silver for that...helping me find a better breakfast option. I'm ok with a restaurant raising prices...hell, they have a business to run. But considering they didn't raise prices on ANY other menu item and obviously decided to gouge me in the moment. Sorry silver, your food isn't bad, but you lost a customer. I'd rather pay up for better quality, service, and convenience elsewhere. There are better options nearby. read more

Pros - good value - try their burgers and fries, comes with donuts - donuts taste fresh Cons -tends to attract the senior citizen crowd read more

Oh my gosh, hi. This place is love. It doesn't look much from the outside, but they know how to make a MEAN egg sandwich. I was starving for food after visiting my friend around 6 in the morning, and since she lived about a next block over from this place, I decided to give it a try ... since it was about the only place open at that hour around there. I decided to go for the egg sandwich - and I. Was. Not. Disappointed. It was like having a series of orgasms with every chew. Ok, I'm not kidding. Oh, and despite having to be awake at ass o'clock in the morning to make me something, the woman behind the counter was so inviting and gave me the biggest smile before I left. Love! read more

My favorite coffee shop in San Francisco just happens to be just a couple blocks away from my house. I've been coming to this spot for almost 15 years and I've seen at least 3 owners part the keys over to someone new. This time, they've hit the jackpot with the owners. Their hazelnut coffee is probably the best coffee I've had in a while and their donuts are really hard to breast both for the price and taste. I usually don't bother with the other stuff like the breakfast menu because it's literally what can make at home for a fraction of the price, but the donuts and coffee is, bar none, the best. read more

A lucky place to buy a Fantasy 5 ticket. Somebody won $22,127 tonight. Fantasy 5 Draw Date: Saturday, 2/18/2012 Draw # : 6678 Winning Numbers : 14 - 18 - 20 - 24 - 34 Prize Category Number of Winners Prize Amount Per Winner Matched 5 of 5 numbers . 3 . $ 22,127 Fantasy 5 Winning Cities : SILVER CAFE , 4300 MISSION ST , SAN FRANCISCO , 94112 read more

I live nearby and I must say that I come here pretty darn often. Convenient location since there are many bus routes nearby including the 14, 49, 44, 52. There are usually about 4 different coffee choices and many different donut flavors to choose from. The price is good for the size of the donuts here. Clean and sanitary little cafe.. Good place to bring a sketchbook as well. The owners are really nice and are interactive. read more

The good: the price. Everything is dirt cheap. The bad: you get what you pay for, unfortunately. This is a greasy spoon, and from the handful of times I've been here out of sheer proximity to home, their tables match this very description. Not always clean. The donuts are dynamite, but the other food items aren't up to par. Sandwiches are poorly assembled and the french fries are previously frozen and super salty. I wish their primary focus was on pastry and their delectable baked goods, then I'd give them a couple more stars! read more

A nice little place. The workers are very friendly and don't mind that you stay for a long time. I got a dozen donut holes for $1.20, you can't go wrong with that! They were fresh and tasty, not a gourmet donut but that's not what I would have expected. The coffee is always fresh and very reasonably priced. I always used to walk by this place and think this place was a bit shady, but I've since changed my mind. I'll definitely come back! read more

I was craving for some fries so I came to Silver Cafe. Why you ask? Well that is because I live close by and there are a few (out of 9) reviews that vaguely say their burgers and fries were good. Lets get down to the food. Frozen patties and frozen fries dont get any better than this. It aint gourmet, but they make it just fine. Cheese oozing on my double cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato and onions with a hint of mustard and mayo. My meal was about $6 - $7 dollars which was not bad (they gotta eat too). The food itself would have probably only earned it 2 stars. But what I truly like about this place is the diverse crowd! - working class and seniors. Whats better than sitting amongst old Asian men playing Chinese Chess and blue collared workers with paint on their pants? Probably many things - but I like the "ambiance". Welcome to the neighborhood! note to Angus - doughnuts dont come with the burgers and fries read more

Lets get this straight: this review will give some light anecdotal descriptions, maybe a literary reference and a bit of self deprecating or clever banter. Actually it won't do any of those things because lets face it, I'm not that good of a writer. But this review is not about the writer and its not about the style. It's about the DONUTS, one donut to me precise. The most beautiful thing in pastry heaven if created properly "the old fashioned glazed donut" or OFGD for short. And this place makes the best old fashioned glazed I have ever eaten. It's crispy and moist and full of sugar glaze nooks and crannies that crunch when you bite them then melt in your mouth. The cake is never chewy a danger with OFGD. So sweet you be humming for a good hour and a half if you eat it on an empty stomach. In all seriousness and for those who understand Homer Simpson, this is the best place to get this donut in the whole city. When the woman who bakes them started running out before 10 AM. I asked her if she could make more.... and she started making more!!!!! OK now I have to cover the other basics. Silver Cafe is on the corner of Silver and Mission in the outer mission. Not a lot of trees, and the only boutique is that pinata store that's never open. The inside of the cafe is a very basic setup no frills think donut shop in Delaware, but then we don't really go to these places for the frills we go for good cheap eats and sweets which Silver cafe provides admirably. The women that work there are know their customers but always keep their distance, and there are old regulars who stake out the tables next to the window. The guys in baseball caps and sweatshirts who hang out, read the paper and shoot the breeze with the other regulars. The older woman who carries the cart behind her and wears layers of mismatched clothing. So go, you'll be glad you did. read more

The prices here are excellent, and the fried egg sandwich is beyond excellent. I went in here with Thor because he was hungry. He got the aforesaid fried egg sandwich, and I just got something to drink because I wasn't hungry. Cut to three days later, and I am STILL thinking about how amazing the fried egg sandwich looked. So I got one for myself and it didn't disappoint AT ALL. It was a perfect sandwich. Thor's eaten other sandwiches and always been satisfied, although he says the pastries are "middle of the road." I might try something else one day, but I don't know that I'll be able to resist the fried egg sandwich. read more

I started my donut runs about 2 months ago. Sometimes, tutoring gets really frustrating, and I need to treat myself to some sweet goodness. I was surprised to find out that after my first purchase, I was given more donuts than I had asked for. I was a bit puzzled, as the woman didn't even use the cash register to ring me up. I thought that maybe I was being overcharged; I mean, who gives you extra stuff other than folks trying to be sneaky and make more money? Well my sis, the foodie, told me that even without the donut extras being added to my order, I got a good deal on the ones that I did want. And after returning time and again, comparing the price menu to what's put in my bag, they truly are giving me a great deal! It's like if I order at least 3 donuts, they throw in an extra. AND, they've let me in 30-40 min. after they were already closed, to satiate my doughy cravings! How great is that? read more

Silver Cafe is a greasy-spoon donut shop right across from the always-busy 14-Mission bus stop @Silver. They get my business when the bus is late! Their coffee is serviceable, and the bacon 'n egg breakfast sandwich is delicious--thick bacon with hearty sourdough. They go heavy on the fat though, after a trip to Silver, I had better hope I have a nice roll of Tums on hand. Silver Cafe is both delicious and ordinary. read more

I went to Silver Cafe for the first time today. I was waiting for some neighbors to join me so I bought a turkey sandwich and a chocolate old fashion donut. All the ingredients were fresh and delicious. The donut was especially fresh and REALLY good. The two ladies behind the counter were very friendly and kind. I was pleasantly surprised and would recommend you give them a try. I rarely write reviews but they really deserve a shout out. read more

I'm pretty sure this is the place my family owns. I just wanna make sure people are okay about this place because if you see kids visit once in a while that's their grand children and yes I am their grandchildren so no worry's, their grandchildren (aka me) are gonna visit again soon. Thank you for the good reviews! read more

I love this place and they have the best custard filled chocolate bar I have ever tried. I have been going here for over 10 years. When the sweet old man and his wife ran it. I usually see the younger folks behind the counter these days maybe their kids. It's such a great place to stop for donuts and there's a liquor store right next door. Def worth stopping by and trying out read more

If I could I would rate this store with 10 Stars ratings!! I went in today and I ordered the Tuna sandwich. I was surprised how plentiful the sandwich was! The owner hooks you up!! The price was $5.30 total. They have a flat screen TV inside and if you like to play your luck in Lotto they carry all kinds of scratchers. This establishment had been in service more than 16 years. The place has limited seats so try not to hit the busiest traffic in the early AM. read more

Service ---------------------- 4 1/2 Very nice and helpful lady Great service Not bad glaze donut Curious about their hamburger ... now that Joe's Cable Car is gone. next time in the area read more

Posted 5/17/06 I got much love for everyone hustlin' out there, and these people are 1st generation American hustlers. 5am to 5pm everyday, if I only had 1/4 of that drive I'd be set, ballin with no budget at all. No vacation in 4 years let alone a day off and still a friendly greeting every time. How do they do it? Zoloft, strong Vietnamese Coffee, Redbull, coconut milk and curry? I'll have what she's having. So am I just spoiled that I was born here? Many questions about a coffee joint flying thru my head at 4am. Eggs perfectly over nice an easy an crisp bacon every time, my friend. Yeah no Starbucks but good, hot, fresh coffee, besides doesn't keeping your soul make up for anything these daze? Chain stores are the death of the American hustler, I've seen it with my own eyes. Walmart wrecked my hometown, mom an pop went belly up and were forced into the blue smocks, humbly groveling and greeting mega store super savers. Finally I knew my purpose; steal all you can from the giant, drive up the prices, give mom an pop back their dignity. So what if my pockets got swole from liberated video games and cd players? I was David battling the behemoth, armed only with my brash revolutionary fervor, knowledge of known blind spots and trusty liberated slingshot from sporting goods. So long story short I cashed out and Walmart finally closed but only to reopen as a Super Walmart across town. Argh, as is the agony of defeat. I can only hope that my torch was passed along to fellow freedom fighters with a hunger for heavy metal tapes, Gi Joes, Ninja Turtles and consumer electronics. An army stuffing packages and switching barcodes, anything for the ongoing struggle. Yeah so maybe I'm not quite Che or a Zapatista, I've been called a shoplifter, a booster ands a common thief but I never jacked mom or pop, not like Sam Walton did, that fuck. Oh yeah, the topic at hand; so anyway the burgers are pretty good for the price an you get fries with that too. The $3.50 turkey sandwich has saved my ass so many times and the breakfast special continues to fuel the revolution to the day. Gotta give it up to the corner spot, much respect, hustle on and all you kiddies out there just remember; Don't Suck Corporate Cock! read more

I come here on my way to school when its cold outside and I don't feel like waiting for the 44 in the cold. The hot chocolate is good, it tastes like brownie mix, but I am a fan. I went there once and got a chocolate muffin, it didn't taste like chocolate, but i was good. No complaints there. The service is fast and the waitresses are kinda neutral. Whatever you do, don't get the coconut donuts cuz those are gross. But its really quite good, that said I never tried the coffee, but a lot of people order it so it can't be too bad :) read more

Right down the street from the house so I hit this place often! Never had a bad breakfast or have I ever had a bad doughnut from this joint! Bonus, the owner is a big ole sweet heart and hasn't changed in the 16 years I've been going! Oh and she has really good coffee ! Don't forget to play your lotto! read more

Had been coming here since it opened for croissants when I worked in the Excelsior district. There wasn't really many choices out here and this was decent. read more

We were walking in to eat here my disabled friend my daughter and myself. I went to go park the car after getting my disabled friend as close to the door as possible when I returned he said he had to use the bathroom. The restaurant owner told us to walk across the street and use the gas stations bathroom my friend would never make it over there because he's disabled they could clearly see that but they didn't care. A neighboring business said yes they do have a bathroom they just don't want anyone using it. How heartless not accommodate a disabled person in an emergency we left and they lost our business please do not eat at this restaurant they don't deserve your business. read more

Their donuts are absolutely delectable. I have never met a doughnut that melted in my mouth as their doughnuts here do. I also don't believe this place makes a single doughnut that isn't delicious. I used to grab doughnuts here just about every day, but now that I'm dieting, I've had to refrain. If I could, I'd eat their doughnuts everyday, and if you're in the Excelsior and have a chance to try their doughnuts, it's an opportunity that can't be missed. read more

Great little spot in Excelsior. Cheap, good service, good food. Can't beat it for a local sandwich/donut shop.

Let me start off by saying this place was just an absolute shit show. my damn chicken were cold and my fries were soggy. aint no one like a soggy fry. I am upset. secondly, i had explosive diarrhea after eating here. I thought i was gonna have to go the fucking hosptial omfg read more