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    Aracely Cafe

    3.9 (442 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Live music
    Moderate noise

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    Hot chocolate by the outdoor fire pit
    Keanna W.

    Aracely is a solid spot with both indoor and outdoor seating, which I really appreciate--especially when the weather cooperates. The food options are pretty good, and I like that the menu changes from time to time. That said, the experience can be a bit hit or miss. Both the service and the food quality/taste can vary depending on the day. With the colder months rolling in, I also wish they had more fire pits available outdoors to keep things cozy. Overall, still a nice place to grab a bite, but a few tweaks could make it even better.

    Roasted Pork Shoulder
    Dartise J.

    This a tucked away cafe on treasure island, oddly by a middle school I believe, but the food was well worth it. The oyster was fresh!!! 8/10 Pork belly was tender and full of flavor 8/10 Definitely check this place out if you find yourself at treasure island

    Kids  Salmon
    Yuliya Y.

    Very good service and it was super cute inside! I love that they also have outdoor seating. The interior is very well done and comfortable. The food was very good, especially the avocado toast 5/5. The kids salmon was amazingly done 5/5. The Brussels were delicious 4/5. The sandwich was pretty good 4/5. The coffee was very good as well, 5/5. The atmosphere was very welcoming, we're excited to come again. Thank you!

    Ceviche
    Bob K.

    Really cool spot on Treasure Island with a lot of potential, but roughness around the edges makes it hard to imagine it being a destination (which unless you live on TI it would need to be). Had a delicious ceviche with crispy, salty chips and an excellent side order of crispy bacon. My mom had the brunch plate which was basic, but included a few different kinds of potatoes. Coffee was nice. There's a nice outside patio with umbrellas for shade and the inside looked cool (albeit stuffy on a warm day). Biggest issue was the service.... we were seated at a table outside (nice), but then basically left alone for 15-20 minutes... dude came up eventually and said "you decide?"... not "I'm your server", "these are our specials" (there were some) or anything resembling something beyond basic functional order taking. Nobody checked on drink refills, nobody sold the desserts, just a bunch of harried and officious staff running around. Anyway, it could have been a super nice experience with just a few extra touches.

    JR M.

    Wowww! Love this little gem on Treasure Island. We just walked in. I took my son, brother and his wife from San Diego visiting SF there. It's such a cute restaurant, and the service was "up top" with our server Phil ! Our meal of two delicious Cioppino, a delicious hamburger my brother had with truffle fries (he won't stop mentioning how tasty it was), and an order of something my son had and finished his whole plate! Will definitely stop in again for munchies when on the isle. Oh, you can't beat the picturesque backdrop too, of SF skyline when touring the island. Thank me later :)

    Lovely place with large outdoor the main entrance seating
    Carlos A.

    Was here for a great friend wedding dinner party. The staff was great. The appetizers were delicious along with the main courses. Won't get into specifics and the alcoholic drinks were flowing well. Coffee also made an appearance. The evening was cold and during the large dinner the made it comfortable. It was patios dining. Unique in its own way school/church serving food and drinks..What a lovely place on Treasure Island.

    Blair P.

    I like the ambiance with the fireplace with two sofas by it, booths along windows that look out into greenery, an outdoor patio with ample seating. The menu has a lot of unique options, some great veggie options, a decent brunch menu which is what I enjoyed. The prices are a bit high; $35 total not including tip for avocado toast with salmon on it and an oat milk latte. Service was attentive and friendly; latte came quickly but the kitchen is a tad slow... noted by other diners who were in a hurry. It wasn't too slow for me. It's a relaxed vibe; sit and enjoy.

    Empanada
    Guate M.

    The only reason I'm giving this a 2 star review it's because they took out the happy hour. We went last week, October 31, 2025 and they told us they no longer had happy hour so we ended up going to the gold bar. Aracely was or go to right after work since we work on the island it was a time to vent have garlic fries or truffle fries, and house margaritas for a good price. We were so sad to find out they no longer offer happy hour. Their drinks are pretty good. The staff is so pleasant and kind, but my star is based off them taking out the happy hour.

    Nancy M.

    A great place to host your wedding. Easy to work with event team. A nice setting on Treasure Island. Indoor spaces, outdoor garden space lends itself to a large capacity attendees where you can hold a reception. Food service...or you can bring in food trucks (area accessible). My daughter and new son in law held a wedding reception here and all went smoothly. Staff was wonderful! The wedding coordinator was helpful and right on very detail. We could not have been happier. Thanks Aracely!!!

    Brownie and homemade vanilla bean ice cream
    Alyssa M.

    Randomly found this place while exploring treasure island with the family. So glad we found this hidden gem!!! Service was 10/10. The ambiance 10/10. Food 10/10!!!! usually our family doesn't order desert at the restaurant but here we had to try appetizers and desserts in addition to the main dish. So glad we did because everything was truly delicious. We will definitely be back! And our server, Aga was amazing. She had the best energy and was so welcoming.

    drink menu
    Jonai B.

    Made a reservation on Resy for 2:15. When we arrived, the host reminded us that they closed at 3. Overall, we felt rushed. The outside patio is always nice. It's very sunny with wall succulents, but at this time was empty of customers. Having been here before, I was looking forward to my go to order: the prosciutto crepe. They changed it from two smaller crepes to one large one. I don't know if it was because they were closing soon but the dish overall was oily and not thought out.

    Sunchoke appetizer- light and flavorful
    Gregg C.

    Finally made it back and again it did not disappoint!! Service was friendly, atmosphere inviting and the food was fantastic! Had the burger entree and the sunchoke appetizer- both were gourmet and flavorful- and the fiscalini cheddar with the grilled onions on the burger atop a homemade brioche bun was chefs kiss excellent!

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    Great place for a leisurely brunch. Good food and drinks, lovely atmosphere, and nice people. Will be back!

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    Had a GREAT time at their Day Party! So fun!Well organized, nice staff, lots of restrooms and a well stocked bar.

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    The food was just okay and I felt like every dish they gave me was dirty. I love the location and it's cute but likely won't be back.

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    This was a great stop while biking into and around the island. Refreshed us all for a nice grueling ride back up the hill.

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    Is there parking nearby?

    Ample parking. Super cool place with great ambiance and outdoor seating. Very intimate and staff is supper friendly.

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    Yes they have a huge outdoor area

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