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Alamo Square Cafe

4.1 (221 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Good for kids
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Riley H.

I LOVE Alamo Square Cafe! When I ordered at the counter, the staff was so nice and friendly. It was a very chill and casual energy, and they had a delicious variety of sandwiches and coffees. I ordered a dirty chai latte, which was so yummy and not milky at all. I also ordered a bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel, and they hand delivered it to me steaming and toasty. It was perfect - the cheese even stretched in strings like those amazing grilled cheeses. There are plenty of outlets, pretty artwork, and of course the location is stellar. The WiFi is quick as well. I cannot recommend this place enough.

Lisa H.

We stopped in to the Alamo Square Cafe before heading over to see the Painted Ladies on Friday. Every seat was filled, and for good reason! We had a short wait to order, but service was super friendly, and with only 2 people working, I thought it went quickly. I ordered the Pastrami on a Dutch crunch roll with provolone. This sandwich was HUGE and so so good! We also split a chocolate croissant that was as big as my face, and I also had a yummy matcha latte. This seems to be a pretty popular spot, and I absolutely recommend grabbing a sandwich and walking up to Alamo Park to enjoy it! Next time we're in San Francisco, I'm definitely coming back.

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Jennifer O.

100th review of 2022 for the very first place I plunked down cash when I moved to San Francisco- to paraphrase Toy Story - "a bazillion years ago". Lighter, brighter with an atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile sipping delicious coffee or tea. Sandwiches hit the bullseye, especially the pesto chicken sandwich ($13.50). Various toppings for bagels including Nutella, PB&J plus baked goods, Odwalla juices and 'stash in your backpack' Kind bars. The cafe opens at 7:30 (8am weekends) and closes at 4 (kitchen closes at 3:30). Go for the meatball sando or the basil pesto chicken and head up the block to Alamo Square for lunch on the grass. They also have salads if you're being good. Service and coffee, both excellent; a neighborhood classic.

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Sarah C.

hidden gem with HUGE sandwiches and so much filling encapsulated in thin, crispy dutch crunch rolls. the zebra mocha was also delicious--not too sweet and the espresso came through strong. would definitely come back to try other drinks and food

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Sarah P.

We loved this cafe!! It felt like a down home, local, family spot! We only had 1 day in SF to explore, so we thought we'd grab some sandwiches and enjoy the painted ladies for lunch. We ordered the salmon sandwich and grilled chicken sandwich. While it took a few minutes for them to be prepared, it was definitely worth the wait!!! These sandwiches were so fresh and delicious and easy to take on the go! We would definitely recommend the French bread, it was fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside, exactly how you would want fresh French bread to be! Would totally recommend stopping by, and I will certainly be returning when I'm back in SF!

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Denise C.

On this block of Fillmore is a record vinyl store, this cafe, and Alamo Square Seafood Grill. I hadn't walked by this cafe. I saw it on Yelp somehow and I decided to take a bus ride passed Alamo Square to check out this cafe. The cafe has some bagels, sandwiches, and cafe drinks at an okay price. I got a matcha latte today for $6. The sandwiches look fun. This scene had some loud socializing ladies sitting together until they left the scene.

Crappuccino, ok plain breakfast bagel, eggs, bacon, cheese ~$16
Eph U.

Store bought bagels, stale coffee roasts, nothing worth going out of your way yet nothing wrong with enjoying the convenience of standard cafe fare, but why not just stick to percolator coffee? Why offer drinks you can't make? Hot espresso insulated under thick froth is not a cappuccino, it's a sure way to burn yo mouth multiple times as you check to see if it's cool enough to drink

Breakfast bagel with bacon $10
Wendy T.

Have walked past many times and never noticed it, but today I realized it's a coffee shop/cafe. I got a breakfast bagel and zebra mocha (milk and dark chocolate. The mocha was pretty good. The bagel was also good but $10 for egg, cheese, and bacon. The bagel was average, it hit the spot but wasn't that amazing/flavorful. I think it could use a little salt. The bagel was more expensive than other nearby places so I probably wouldn't come for it again. They also have muffins that look rly tasty so I'll have to try them next time. Staff was friendly and there was plenty of seating inside and outside. Good vibe overall.

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Thanks, Sarah! Glad you enjoyed the sandwiches. See you soon!

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Loved the sandwiches at the cafe. Great place to pick up and enjoy at the park. I had the chicken pesto and loved it. Service was fast!

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The laid back atmosphere, lox & bagel sandwich with iced latte was just what the doctor ordered!

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food and coffee is good, of course with closeness to the park! try the dutch crunch bread. but service is a bit snippy and slightly rude.

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I think I only came here four times when I lived in the neighborhood. It's one of the many places I…read morewish I had frequented rather than occasionalled. Weirdly, I often have egg-salad sandwiches on my mind, even though I know they can be gross. I've had plenty of egg-salad disasters, sandwich and otherwise, and I'm normally a very gun-shy person, but if a place has egg salad on its menu, I'll probably order it. Wise Sons always has egg salad on its menu. The problem is that it didn't have any egg salad on hand the first two times I came here.* Whatever I had instead, both times (and I had something different each time) was delicious. I don't know why I haven't tried the latkes yet. I guess I'm not a very wise son. The place is old school and feels perfect inside. It won't transport you magically to the past like many killer authentic interiors will, but it's very easy to imagine what the inside of this store looked like in 1941 or whenever. There was never more than one other person dining in each time I came. Maybe it's because I came so late in the day? More people would make it feel like a convivial breakfast destination. Empty, it feels like a good place with good food. Yes, it's overpriced, especially with all the delicious food you can get for cheaper within a few doors of this business on 24th Street in the Mission. But Wise Sons. It's a thing, a thing I'm glad I got wise to. *Did they sell out? Just didn't bother to make it? Who orders egg salad in the 2020s, anyway?

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Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen - The House Special Reuben (with cole slaw and fries) (Pastrami).

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4.6(8 reviews)
1.8 miMission

Great Reuben Sandwiches!…read more This location is very convenient to BART (24th Street / Mission station). It is only a three block walk from the station. My wife and I were meeting someone in San Francisco in the afternoon and we wanted to eat lunch beforehand. We were interested in trying Wise Sons Deli since we have heard so many people praising it. Since we were coming into the city via BART, this location was great. The ambiance is pretty basic; ordinary tables and chairs and only some photos on one wall. You order and pay at the counter and then someone will deliver the food to the table. If you want coffee or water it is serve-yourself. However, the food is fantastic! My wife ordered a corned beef Reuben sandwich ($18.50). It was thick and very tasty. I ordered a House Special Pastrami Reuben that had a smaller Reuben sandwich, french fries, a side of cole slaw, and a drink ($19.50). While it had half as much meat as the regular Reuben, it was still a good size. They make their own Pastrami and Corned Beef and it tastes great. My wife normally doesn't like Pastrami but loved the taste of Pastrami made by Wise Sons. The meat is thick, tender, juicy, and DELICIOUS!

OG Rueben was pretty good. I had delivery and it was have been even better fresh! Appreciate the…read morepickles. It needed a bit more sauerkraut to make this amazing.

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the herb lemon and lox on poppy was genuinely the greatest bagel experience of my life by far…read more absolutely insane

Schlok's bagels & lox, has been on the most try list for a hot minute…read more There are quite a few bagel shops in around the San Francisco area, so competition can be fierce. Overall, the experience and the food, sits about a 3.5 star experience. The people in the shop were nice, but not overly welcoming. The price point, quality versus quantity, etc., will make you question the cost factor, because this is not an inexpensive quick bite. Having said that, they have cure their lox. I ordered extra lox, because I've been told that the quantity wasn't there. I will say that I was glad that I ordered extra, because I think it made for a pretty tasty bite. The bagels are boiled, so there's that pillowy bounce. What I absolutely enjoyed about this big experience is that it's not basic. It's refined and elevated. Herb, lemon, lox is the way to go! Yes, spend the extra money and get the extra lox. Lemon aïoli, tomato, red onion, you can tell why this is just absolutely perfection! I enjoyed the bagel and it definitely is better than others that I've had in and around the general area. The ingredients/toppings are fresh, I just wish they were a little bit more generous on their own. The lox is pretty tasty, and I can tell you that I'm generally pretty picky, and this really stepped up to that plate. For those craving a little bit of sweetness after their meal, they do sell cookies, and I grabbed their marshmallow cookie. The cookie was pretty meh. I definitely would take a pass on the cookie. Service was the big hold back, but I will say that I will go back and try some of their other menu items.

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4.0(138 reviews)
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Bagels were fresh and tasty, and the service was fast and friendly. There isn't too much to say…read moreabout this bagel spot: if you're looking for great bagels, quick service, and a friendly team, I'd definitely check this place out. Okay... I guess I should elaborate a little more for all y'all faithful Yelp readers. I tried a couple of different bagels at Noe Bagel. The sesame and everything bagels are both generously coated, with a beautiful outer crust that has just the right texture. The inside is soft and chewy. It's a classic New York-style bagel that will satisfy even your strongest bagel cravings. The mini bagels maintain that same excellence, just in a smaller form. Because of their size, the crust-to-center ratio gives you more of the micro-blistered snap that I love about bagels. Personally, I'd choose two or three minis over one regular bagel. The cream cheese is also excellent--well-balanced and smooth. My favorite is the blueberry cream cheese. It has just a hint of sweetness that brings out the richness and creaminess of the cheese. And, like many spots in San Francisco, they offer a sourdough bagel. It's quite different from their sourdough bread, but I enjoyed it. If you're visiting, I'd recommend giving it a try. For my everyday go-to, I'd stick with a classic sesame or plain bagel, but Noe Bagel has enough variety to keep things interesting if you want to switch it up regularly. As a bonus, they sell day-old bagels by the bag for $4. You can freeze them, eat them as-is, or repurpose them into bread pudding. You'll end up with an interesting dish thanks to all the different bagel varieties mixed together--but that's part of the fun!

If you are ever in Noe Valley, OR if you're in SF and craving a great bagel this is your spot to…read morego. Hands down one of the best bagels I have ever had! Small business owned by the baker himself, many different flavored bagels and spreads to choose from. They also offer bagel dogs which I have yet to try. If you're lucky enough to snag a pesto bagel before he sells out, it will change your life. My go to: pesto bagel with sun-dried tomato spread and sprouts. I have tried many bagel locations, even prefer this spot over boichik in the city. The owner is so kind and well worth supporting! Parking can be difficult around this area, but it's worth the 5 - 10 minute walk.

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