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United Nations Cafe

4.4 (59 reviews)
InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Melody C.

Cute little outdoor cafe! The UN Cafe has AMAZING Thai iced teas for a reasonable price. They are super flavorful but do tend to have a ton of ice. They have a large variety of drinks, sandwiches, and snacks that are much more affordable than other cafes in the area. The owner is incredibly sweet and kind to his regulars. They open early and is conveniently located next to the Civic Center BART Station. There is plenty of outdoor seating which is a refreshing difference from the neighboring bustling coffee shops. I definitely recommend anyone to stop by!

bacon egg and cheese

Nicest guy ever. So convenient so friendly. And look at my beautiful bacon egg and cheese!

Drink menu !!
Nora W.

Always great service here ! Greeted with a smile followed by the owner remembering my order.

BLT on an everything bc bagel
Angelica S.

I'm always running late for work (oops), but I'll get up earlier to catch an earlier BART just to have time to stop here before clocking in. SUPER friendly and cheery service, especially for how early I was there today! I've been craving Vietnamese coffee and theirs really hit the spot. I also ordered the BLT on a bagel (yes, lunch menu served even at 7:30am) and that was fantastic as well. You order and receive your food through a window and there is clean outdoor seating.

Marquis with his LOADED Tuna Sandwich!

Food = 10 Service = 10 Ambiance = 10 Arkoun Chraen Mrs. Kim and Mr. Sam!!!! - Marquis

Iced mocha
Annabelle R.

This is a small cafe right next to the Sunday farmers' market. The food and drinks are pretty good (we had an iced mocha, coffee, and buttery, flaky croissant), but there are not as many food options as I had imagined. In fact, it's hard to really know cuz you can't enter the shop, it's locked and you order from a window, you'll only be able to see their full display case for pastries and the like if you're lucky. The worker was nice, and the service was pretty standard. The atmosphere was not so great. Homeless lurking in the area, dirty grounds, looks like an abandoned building really, no curb appeal and nothing really inviting about it. I probably wouldn't be hanging around the area if it weren't for the famers' market right out front. Also, there is no seating here at all, neither indoors nor outdoors... though I saw a little bit of seating closer to Market Street and the BART station, just a bit of a walk away.

Right next to Bart station exit
Stephanie M.

Omg this is the cutest little coffee shop I've ever seen. Tbh I was being judgmental about this place and never gave it a chance because I seen a couple of homeless people outside so I stayed away from it. But my coworkers were telling me that this place is actually really good. So I checked on yelp and a lot of people said the same things about this coffee shop. To start off the man at the window was soo sweet and nice I loved his smile and attitude! He even knows his regulars name so that must be a good sign if you regulars coming to your coffee shop! I went over to check it out to see what they got so I could come back for lunch and since I was early to work I decided to get some hot chocolate..... yummmm!! It was sooooo delicious and it was not burning hot either! I'm really picky about hot chocolate since I don't drink coffee I really look forward into getting me a nice hot cup of hot chocolate. It was $3 but they have a $5 minimum charge so I decided to get a blueberry muffin, my total came out to be $6. Which was not so bad I'm used to getting two things at Starbucks and paying $10. Next time, whenever I'm around this part of the city, I'd definitely bring cash because I was always be craving hot chocolate! The I went back to lunch and their menu had a bunch of options to breakfast to lunch sandwiches. I decided to get a turkey sandwich and mannnn let me tell you this sandwich was sooooo good. They made it exactly how I like my sandwich with lettuce, tomato, jalapeños, mayo and turkey! It was only $8.50 I believe for the sandwich not bad for lunch because it's expensive eating out in SF. Definitely a lil cute hole in the wall place and I will be returning!!

Denise C.

This is at Civic Center by the library. I got off the Muni at Civic Center. The United Nations building is nearby. This cafe is tiny and not a stand, but inside a building. They have a storefront. I asked for a bagel with egg and cheese. They made it pretty fast. I chose the cheese bagel. It was $5. I liked the sandwich and it was a good snack. I am not eating lunch today. They have bagel sandwiches and some other sandwiches. It is moderately expensive and not cheap at all. But it's a fun spot for grab and go bagel sandwiches.

Carol C.

Date: 12/20/2016 Time: 12:57 PM 51° Mostly sunny As many times I have walked through the UN Plaza on every weekday to and from work at the State Building several years back for about seven years, I have never set foot in this tiny cafe to purchase anything for consumption. It's basically a walk in cafe - buy something, pay for it and take it with you. There is no place to sit and enjoy the hot beverage and/or pastry. For me, the routine at lunch time was the Farmers Market on Wednesdays, OTG on some Thursdays and once in a while Carl's Jr. to buy a famous star burger and a strawberry milkshake for a woman named Christina. Purpose of visit to the City: Came over with my husband to purchase tickets to see The Lion King at the Orpheum and then to drop off a Christmas gift of snacks to my former work colleagues at the State Building. Walking to the Civic Center BART Station, I was getting lightheaded. I knew my blood sugar was dipping low. I had to get something to eat. I wasn't sure if I could make it back home to Alameda without passing out. Thus, a stop at the United Nations Cafe was necessary before heading down the stairs to the station. The cafe serves hot and cold beverages and a variety of sandwiches. Containers of yogurt are in the refrigerated case. They carry assorted snacks, premade cookies, pastries, donuts, bagels, croissants, slices of loaf cakes, etc. Young female employee is helpful and friendly. Eats: one turkey and cheese croissant for $4.00. It is edible and enough to make me feel slightly better that I am not going to pass out. The stop is also a matter of convenience - get something quick to eat without searching too far in the plaza area. It is something to tie me over until I get home. Besides, it is pretty much quiet in the area compared to the area at the end of the plaza where Carl's Jr. is located. (Too much drama on that end.)

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Gil M.

My spot for before work! Their sandwiches are toasted, simple, and delicious! Be it toast, bagel, or croissant, they make sandwiches with those options. I always get my coffee before work here. They conveniently open 6am to 6pm. The owners work here and are so nice! The coolest! They made it an extra effort to remember my name, really makes you feel like a valued customer. They are located right outside the BART civic center towards the UN center. I will definitely be a long term supporter! If you enjoy a simple delicious sandwich, pastry, drink, coffee, tea, or a friendly smile, go to this small cute place! Support small businesses and be hungry adventurous and happy Yelping!

Onnyx W.

My friend Kim turned me on to this sandwich shop. When I'm working in the area it's my go to place for a good affordable lunch. They have a wide variety of your basic deli sandwiches turkey, salami, roast beef, BLT, tuna; etc. A choice of cheddar or swiss cheese and toppings. Most sandwiches are between $5.50-$6.50, which make rhem taste even better. Of course they have an assortment of bread, drinks, chips and pastries. Okay the civic center can appear to be a bit grungy and edgy. However the area has been cleaned up and it's quite safe with food trucks and vendors. The name is quite appropriate. The vendors are from around the world. The cafe super clean inside and out. You'll really love the folks that run it too!

Pastrami sandwich in a jalapeño bego! Mmmmm ! So dreamy!

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Decent bodega style breakfast sandwiches, quick, good prices for the city! Def a frequent stop on my way to work.

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