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    Simple Pleasures Cafe

    3.8 (557 reviews)
    InexpensiveBagels, Cafes, Bakeries
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SIMPLE PLEASURES CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Lorena T.

    Came here with a friend because we needed a place to sit and talk. This was the only place nearby that opened late in our neighborhood with refreshments and desserts. The cafe has a quaint, warm, cozy ambiance. Order at the counter. Street parking.

    Joseph V.

    4 out of 5 stars Simple Pleasures Café is my go-to for a cold beer and calm vibes--until tonight, when a toddler went full Aladdin's Genie meets Jurassic Park. Screaming, flailing--this kid had range, baby. Still, nothing beats sipping a brew with good people under the city sky. Even with a tiny tornado in the background, this place keeps its charm. Next time I'm bringing earplugs and a juice box--just in case.

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    Sally Y.

    An Outer Richmond gem, Simple Pleasures has been a mainstay since 1978, offering coffee, sandwiches, bagels and pastries. We ordered drinks and a sun-dried tomato pesto cream cheese bagel, which was delicious! Prices are very affordable and there are many regulars in the crowd of customers! It's a small bustling warm and friendly spot worth stopping by if you're in the hood.

    Great tuna sandwich today on 9-grain bread filled with lots of tastiness, mmmm good!
    Paul M.

    I had a great tuna sandwich today on 9-grain bread filled with lots of yummy goodness, healthy and mmmm good!

    Leung T.

    Neighborhood coffee shop. Comfortable, friendly. With a few tables and a park-let outside.

    Hip lil place...good vibes

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    5 months ago

    Excellent coffee, nice interior, loft of people, good service, everyone is similar. I recommend trying their pastries.

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    The food was amazing and the service was great yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyhhhhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeaaaaaaa

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    Thank you so much!

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    Thank you for the great review. We really appreciate it!

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    9 months ago

    Best cafe on balboa - such a cute spot with warm vibes. Also that veggie bagel is next level!

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    10 months ago

    Food and coffee are great, service is laid back and friendly, all in a very homey decor.

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    Been going here since the 1980's. Lovely cafe that feels like a comfortable living room. I hope it never changes, so many fond memories!

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    7 months ago

    Friendly baristas, great chai, fast service and really appreciate the 90s playlist. Thank y'all

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    Just order a sandwich and the sandwich maker went from washing dishes to making my sandwich without gloves. Highly unsanitary

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    I moved out of the area and came back for a visit and they're just as good as they ever were but they now have a parklet outside!

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