Sometimes I can surprise myself by realizing that I have not given a review of some of my favorite establishments. Indeed the Twisted Street Cafe is one of my favorite all-time breakfast places in San Francisco. I moved back up two years ago. It was important to me to identify the best breakfast houses since breakfast is one of my most important meals of the day for me. I spent a couple weeks, trying out various places. In frankly was quite leery of anything on Lombard Street due to traffic, congestion, dirt and noise. And there were a few that I tried that were not worthy. When I came across the Twisted Street Cafe, I Immediately, I knew it was different. Small, boutique, but fresh fresh fresh food. This is the type of restaurant who remembers your name and I remember your favorite orders As an example, I was working from home and on a series of conference calls so I ordered Twisted Street Cafe from DoorDash. I clearly didn't pay attention to my order and it made a couple of errors on what my usual would be. They knew it was for me, somehow, and called me to verify if I wanted it done my regular way or the way it was came across their order. Of course I want it done the way I would normally have it, and I thanked them profusely for recognizing the mistake and helping to correct it for me. Their food is fresh. Their smoothies are incredibly tasty and fulfilling. They are located on the ground floor next to a very nice boutique hotel. I usually get takeout but on weekends, I'll choose to sit outside in the sun. Clearly, they have fantastic employees who are passionate about their job and really get to know their customers. Highly recommend Twisted Street Cafe for great food and consistency. 5-stars!! read more

Excellent small caffeine drip, we got some lattes. Great staff, chill environment, I didn't find anything sensational or experimental here unlike ube, hot honey, and reduced Champaign syrups sticking Midwest coffee in all directions however this did us just fine staring our city adventure. read more

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This cute little spot serves up tasty coffees with small breakfast plates. Located within a main hotel, its cute, comfortable small interior gives you a break from the busy street. We tried their hot Americano with hazelnut and it was just what we needed to start our day. We also grabbed an everything bagel that was loaded with cream cheese. This spot offers various refreshments and their restroom is located in the hotel and you need to the key from the cafe. read more

Twisted St. Cafe - Americano hazelnut w/ everything bagel and cream cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great latte and espresso and they are OPEN LATE! Tasty Ritual espresso beans. Our new go-to place for a coffee on our way back to Marin. A convenient high end cafe. read more

Cute small cafe attached to Infinity hotel. It was unusually hot in SF and it was hotter in the cafe. Friendly and ready staff. Coffee is basic, but gets the job done. I ordered the iced pistachio latte with oat milk. It was okay, nothing to fuss about. I see how it can be convenient for hotel occupants and they are open pretty late in the afternoon. read more

Just tried a drink here recently after a run! Service was friendly, and I ordered one of their hot Chai Lattes. There is minimal seating indoors, but most of it was taken up by customers since it was quite cold outside. My Chai Latte came in a cute cup with their logo on it. Since I was okay braving the cold, I sat in their fancy outdoor seating area, equipped with a fireplace. The latte itself had a tasty chai taste and was quite warm when I received it, almost burning my tongue. On a cold spring morning in San Francisco, I'm glad I was able to give this place a try! read more

Twisted St. Cafe - Chai Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Looked for a quick bite to eat in the area and this place is as good as their pictures and reviews. - salmon avocado toast 5/5 - latte with coconut 5/5 The open-faced sandwich was so hearty! So much topping and perfectly filling for a quick breakfast or lunch. Coffee was delightful, as requested. Latte with coconut syrup. I must try if you are in the area read more

Twisted St. Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

The Cafe is pretty simple; their food items are just common snacks you can make at home, and the price is perfectly reasonable. They have small amount of inside seating, but a lot of outdoor seatings that is shared with a Hotel. The wifi isn't super fast, but comparable with different coffee shops across SF. It does the job, and the coffee is good. read more

Twisted St. Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

I stopped by here with a group of four on a Saturday night. Got a chocolate strawberry smoothie, and a few other coffee and tea beverages. My smoothie had zero sweetness, and I could not taste any strawberry or chocolate flavor. It was very strange and kinda gross. Either there was something spoiled in the beverage (such as the fruit or milk) or they loaded it with artificial ingredients that are simply unpalatable. It would be different if the flavor was just weak, as I'll still sip on a bland or watered down smoothie. But what I got was not drinkable at all, and I had to throw it away. Everyone else who got a basic coffee or tea said their drinks were fine, not great but at least tolerable. Perhaps it was an off day, but I probably won't be back. I still gave this place 2 stars cuz staff was friendly and the place was cute with a few seats inside for hanging out with family and friends. read more

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My daughter never eats breakfast but she loved the almond butter and jam on the sourdough toast and you must try a golden milk latte with a shot of espresso. So good and don't get me started on the salmon toast so much avocado!! So yummy read more

The barista staff are the loveliest people! I needed to use the bathroom, but someone was using it at the time, and the barista was kind enough to let me know when the person was out and handed me the key card. Every interaction with them was so sweet. The inside is a wonderful place to hunker down for an afternoon chat or a work session. The seats are super comfy and there are little tables. We went around 2pm on Saturday, and there was plenty of seating. We got the matcha latte! Pretty smooth and frothy. read more

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This is for their açai bowl as my husband will drive 15 minutes to get theirs and think it's the best in the city and perhaps anywhere overall read more

Twisted St. Cafe - Inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Super cute place, love that it's family owned. The drink I ordered was great and I found it to be a great place to work for a few hours. I love that its open til 10, had comfortable seating, and Wifi. Honestly one of the few places I can get deep work done in the Marina. read more

the breakfast bagel ($10) was great when hot & fresh but the bagel got hard pretty fast once it cooled down. the place is pretty small and has limited seating. staff were pretty friendly! read more

Twisted St. Cafe - Breakfast Bagel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ordered the Avocado Toast with a side of bacon. Extra points for the tasty, not very toasted, but holds up to eating by hand. Looks like the entire menu is grab & go. The avocado toast was beautifully presented topped with a lovely purple nasturtium, sans the utilitarian foam container. Menu has an abundance of bagel combinations, as well as some fine coffee & tea. Inside is 4 cafe tables, facing the windows, marble tops, cherry red stylish chairs. Theres a long banquet bench hugging the picture windows. Found out the cafe rents space in the Infinity Hotel by Hilton. That explains the classy chairs & fire pit outside. There's seems to be a 50/50 mix of locals, & tourists from the many motels (really cool vintage neon signs) dotting Lombard St. This is not the famous twisty portion of the street, rather, on a busy, noisy throughway towards the Golden Gate Bridge. I'll be returning to Twisted St. cafe for sure. read more

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Came here after a run and got the salmon avocado toast. Good: - The salmon avocado was very pretty! In practice, it fell apart as I ate it though and it was well seasoned at least - The inside is heated which is great on a super cold day and there's a few small tables so about 10 people could fit inside - Food came quickly Bad: - Not too much seating inside - Small portion size but decently expensive - Nothing that blew my mind Overall wouldn't come back but it was okay, not the most memorable experience read more

Twisted St. Cafe - Salmon Avocado Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

I really like their breakfast sandwiches. Usually will just get the sausage egg and cheese (although egg was cold one time?) Reasonably priced, there's just usually a long line of tourists. Coffee is decent but prefer it from coffee berry down the street. read more

The service was simple and fast. Great location with a chill ambiance. The food was immaculate specifically the horchata brew and the Salmon with is also . read more

I got their tropical smoothie and was disappointed. The fruits had no natural sweetness and it just didn't taste like much. The coffee here tastes great tho! I would come back to try their cardamom latte again. Good small space to grab a bite as well. Barry's Marina is across the street so convenient post-workout! read more

Twisted St. Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

I got the bagel sandwich with the bacon on the side and the staff were very accommodating. The sandwich was lovely, plenty of avocado on it and the matcha was great for the price. It was especially reasonable for the area. read more

Twisted St. Cafe - Bagel sandwich and Matcha Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

So there I was, in dire need of a restroom (you know the feeling). I popped into Twisted St. Cafe, hoping for some kindness, and let me tell you--they DELIVERED. The barista handed me a hotel key card and said, "Yes, of course, please use the restroom." Say what you want, but that little act of generosity? Unmatched. Feeling refreshed and grateful, I decided to stick around and order a drink. Naturally, I went with the barista's recommendation: a Vanilla Lavender Matcha Tea Latte. It had just stopped raining, and this drink was the warm, cozy hug I didn't know I needed. Smooth, fragrant, and perfectly balanced--this latte was everything. Their outdoor seating area was equally impressive. I cozied up by the fire, catching up with my friend while sipping my tea. The vibe? Relaxed, inviting, and oh-so-charming. Big shoutout to the barista and her manager, who were sweet as can be. Whether you're in desperate need of a restroom (hey, no judgment) or just looking for a cozy spot to chill, Twisted St. Cafe has you covered. Highly recommend! read more

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Really cute vibe in here. It's a cozy, very small shop with limited seating (there's like a nook with pillows to sit). I got the Salmon Avocado toast and it was tasty - a good portion of avocado, with nice and savory everything bagel seasoning, and a thoughtful lemon wedge to top it off. I ordered at the counter and got my toast back pretty quickly. Then I curled up with a book and read here for a while. The bathroom's over at the hotel next door. Overall good vibes for a relaxed Saturday afternoon! read more

Twisted St. Cafe - Salmon Avocado Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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8/2/2023 So many choices.. Decided to DoorDash for myself.. Wanted something simple to hold me over for after lunch.. Ordered an oat vanilla latte (extra for oat milk).. Strawberry smoothie- And breakfast bagel.. Delivered promptly .. Bagel perfectly toasted.. creamy avocado and crispy bacon.. Latte was perfect- except I like mine extra hot.. (and no microwave in the room).. Strawberry smoothie was decent.. read more

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This place is right next to my hotel and it's been an absolute gift. The service is friendly and super fast! I actually don't know how they can prepare everything so quickly and have it taste so amazing. From a hot chai at night to a delicious breakfast of fresh croissants, bagel sandwiches and yogurt bowl-- everything has been delicious! I really appreciate the team that's been working here, thank you! I would've had pictures of my food, but I ate it too quickly because it was delicious. read more

Twisted St. Cafe - Patio area and entrance - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

We stumbled upon this adorable coffee shop on our way to Sonoma! It was pretty busy at about 2pm on a Saturday. We ordered: + Bagels with bacon, cream cheese + Lattes + Acai bowl The food was delicious. Nothing like a solid, basic bagel. The açaí bowl was packed with ingredients - lots of fruit, granola, and toppings. It's a bit sweeter than I like but my friend really liked it. The lattes were ok - my friend said they saw the barista pour out something premade into the cups and I felt like it tasted like cold brew instead of espresso. The owner was working the register, making food, and making coffee. Despite being pretty busy, she was so friendly and helpful. I'd definitely come back! read more

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Had a long dayyyy exploring San Fran and really needed a pick me up! Searched for cafes near me and this one looked good! Immediately the girl serving us was so nice! She made the experience amazing (I wish I had asked her name) because the coffee itself was MID! The horchata cold brew was calling my name, and my friend decided on the same. My daughter chose a strawberry and banana smoothie. It was overall lackluster, the coffee definitely did not taste like horchata or cold brew..it tasted like watered down coffee with cinnamon. The smoothie also tasted more like ice than strawberry or banana. It was a super cute place though, with indoor and outdoor seating. They have lots of options so maybe different drinks are better. read more

Twisted St. Cafe - Horchata Cold Brew - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Sorry, but the latte was basically milk/water, without any taste of coffee. Didn't have a chance to try anything else.

A little gem on Lombard street . My latte was tasty and so was my breakfast . There is also a fire pit to sit at while enjoying your good eats. read more

Decent food, but warning orders placed on their website do not get recognized even though you will be charged. I guess you could order online and then remind them when you show up and wait for them to start cooking but that kind of defeats the purpose. UPDATE Gave Twisted St benefit of the doubt and submitted another order the next day -- this time via Caviar. Same result: 20 mins later and 10 mins after Caviar texted that my order should be ready, I walked in and learned they had not begun to prepare my order. I get it, they get busy given location attached to a hotel but they're not reliable and the food isn't flood enough to justify future orders. read more

Next to the Infinity hotel. We found this place late in the evening when there was little else available but seem a nice spot on Lombard, a block away from Chestnut. We just had coffees but their breakfast and lunch menu looked good. The outdoor space is nice and we sat around the fire pit. Outdoor area is good for those with dogs. read more

One of my new favorite cafes in the Marina! Discovered this hidden gem earlier this morning and was very impressed. First, upon walking in, I notice that they use Ritual's coffee brand which is well known for its quality! I ordered the Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon and substituted the hummus for cream cheese instead. This was so delicious and filling, making it a perfect small breakfast bite. I also love how they paired the toast with a fresh lemon wedge. I also tried their Vanilla-Lavender iced latte with oat milk, and it was perfect. I love how they know how to decorate their hot lattes with art! It's so beautiful. Their presentation and aesthetic is stunning. My favorite was the outdoor seating because there's a beautiful fireplace, I think it might be connected to a hotel though? Not sure. Ladies working were very kind and accommodating. I definitely think this is a great cafe to check out! read more

Twisted St. Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ritual coffee and a cute little in-hotel cafe vibe. Baristas were really nice, even if the prices are a little steep for a basic breakfast and coffee. The yogurt bowl is prefectly balanced with fresh berries and a really good almond butter. read more

Delicious Ritual Coffees, and Matcha Lattes. Theire Avocado Toast is also ny favorite in town. Friendly and fast service!! read more

Twisted St. Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

New favorite bagel spot! My friend and I came here on Juneteenth and had a great time eating their bagels and drinking coffee. There's three or four tables inside and plenty of space to sit inside in the courtyard shared by the hotel nearby. Also a fire pit that's on in the evenings in the courtyard. We ordered at the counter and the man who took our order was very nice and helped us pick the best bagel option. I got a breakfast bagel and my friend got the bacon egg and cheddar. The bagel itself was great texture, fluffy and good flavor. You can pick which bagel you want on any of their menu options, we both got the everything bagel. They served us our order at our table in just a few minutes and I loved how they included Tapatio on the side! It seems like this is a grab and go spot for most people but that was such a nice touch because I love hot sauce with my breakfast bagels. Super filling and good texture eggs and bacon, would definitely get the breakfast bagel again. I also ordered a vanilla latte half sweet, which came with a beautifully decorated leaf on top. The coffee was a little milky and the espresso not super smooth, but it paired well with the bagel. read more

Twisted St. Cafe - Breakfast Bagel and Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stayed at the Infinity Hotel and used our food vouchers here as it was included in our stay. Really convenient since it's right next door. My partner and I didn't order any of the food but we thought the coffee/tea was pretty good. Nothing exceptional to post about, but very solid drinks. Service was pretty quick even for a small space. No complaints! read more

This is a cute cafe in the Marina area, but probably not a go-to. The drinks were good, but nothing to go out of your way for. We got the raspberry mocha and pistachio latte. The raspberry mocha was nice and chocolatey and had the right amount of caffeine for a mid-day kick. They also serve unique chocolate and snacks that could make cute gifts or just something new to try! This likely wouldn't be my first choice to sit/study as it's right next to a busy road. It's also right next to a hotel lobby. Overall, nice if you're in the area, but that's about it. read more

Twisted St. Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

What a great way to start the weekend in SF by trying my favorite espresso tonic drink. The place is small but tastefully decorated and setup inside. The couple working when we ordered were so friendly, helpful and efficient. We ordered the avocado toast as well, and it was one of the best I have had, the presentation was beautiful. There was a thin layer of egg salad on the toast, topped with avocado and the everything bagel topping!!! A great combination. Loved every bite of it... So glad I had bookmarked it and tried it. read more

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Located right below and connected to the Infinity Hotel SF, Twisted St. Cafe is a little small business that is actually really freakin' good. I was grateful we had something like this attached to our hotel if we ever wanted to start the day with coffee or something small to eat. On our last day in SF, we started the morning with coffee. I ordered the smoked salmon bagel and prosciutto, goat cheese, & fig preserves toast. Both were SO delicious. I wish the breads were a tad bit softer, but either way, I enjoyed both of them. If you don't like the tangy taste of goat cheese, you might not like the toast. The coffee wasn't anything special, but the reason why there's five stars is because of the food! The price is decent, and I liked that we can order ahead to pick up downstairs. Parking is a little difficult on Lombard Street, so I recommend to park on the inner roads or walk around this area since there is so much to do! If you are staying at the Infinity Hotel like we did, it's just right downstairs and you can enjoy your breakfast on the porch or the top floor of the hotel with the view of the Golden Gate Bridge! read more

Twisted St. Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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If you're looking for specialty coffee flavors you've come to the right spot! I tried an iced horchata latte and yummy it was sweet and spiced. You could really taste the cinnamon, even better its dairy free because it's made with rice milk. My friend tried the hazelnut cold brew which seemed to taste like blueberries but nonetheless delicious to drink. I found my drink to be a bit on the sweet side but I did order a latte. Next time I'll be sure to try out the matcha and cold brew on the menu! read more

Twisted St. Cafe - Iced Horchata Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food is good, the environment is cute and clean, and the staff on location are nice. However, I once made a complaint that the avocado was mostly brown and occasionally partially rotten (which I noticed only occured with certain meals and not the ones where the avocado was on top of the food vs within.) The location wrote me a message that was highly inappropriate saying I would be blocked from ordering because I wrote about the avocado being browned. They could have kindly written me saying it's simply oxidation, but instead used incredibly rude language which was shocking. I am extremely disappointed with the customer service. You do not immediately bully a customer through direct messaging. They could have simply stated their point and I would have understood their stance. read more