I came by for a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the food and nice cafe ambiance here. Cafe RX is tucked away in the Tides Center in the heart of the Presidio and while it's a bit hidden, it's a solid lunch spot if you're walking around and need a fast casual yet surprisingly affordable meal. I got the nicoise salad which was great and refreshing after a long walk around the bay in the warm sun. The portion was generous and I loved the mix of spring lettuce, green beans, tuna, and potato wedges. The sauce was yummy and added a lot of flavor without being too heavy. Overall great salad for $13 and it did feel like a full meal with healthy protein and starches. It seems like this cafe mostly serves people who work in the area but nevertheless a great find in the Presidio! read more

Cafe RX - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We were in the area and decided to get a bite to eat. Cafe RX is a small local Cafe that serves breakfast up until 11am and lunch onwards until they close. A casual and simple Cafe that serves breakfast sandwiches, quesadillas, or a scramble to salads and simple sandwiches. PayByPhone app, credit card, or coins for parking. Public restrooms. Black Forest Ham & Harvarti Sandwich: Black Forest Ham, Roasted Red Bell Pepper, carmelized onions, stone ground mustard spread, and melted swiss cheese on a French roll. Served woth organic mixed greens. Hmmm...the title says "Harvarti" but the description says, "...melted swiss cheese." LOL. Hmmm...and the verdict? Actually, I forgot to pay attention. The sandwich actually had a decent amount of ham in it and the cheese was melted. The bread was a Dutch crunch roll but it was soft, so overall a decent sandwich. The mixed greens came with a light vinaigrette. read more

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We were looking for a place for lunch after visiting the Walt Disney Museum and saw Cafe RX on Yelp. It's tucked away behind a building in the Presidio, mostly catering to the people working in the nearby offices. You order at the counter and find a place to sit. The woman taking our order was really nice and told us that if we paid with cash, she'd give us a couple of drinks and a cookie. Needless to say, we paid with cash and tipped (for which she seemed super grateful). There's indoor seating, which is somewhat charmless, and outdoor seating. We sat indoors since it was a little chilly and windy outside. The food was much better than I expected, especially given the reasonable price point. I got a tuna melt ($9.95), which didn't look like what I expected, but had carrots and celery in the tuna salad (which was pretty tasty) and came with an organic green salad. My daughter got the chicken caesar with provolone cheese sandwich ($10.95), made with free-range chicken and served with organic mixed greens. My husband got a shrimp ceviche $12.50), one of the daily specials. Everything tasted really fresh and it felt like the food was made with love. We even got a bowl of avocado on the side gratis (it was close to closing before the weekend, so maybe they were trying to give it a good home - either way, it was appreciated). This is not a destination restaurant but definitely a good place for breakfast or lunch if you're in the area and are looking for a bite to eat. A much better option than the cafe by the Presidio transit station or the food trucks! read more

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Cool spot! Found out it's where people eat if they're going to do Lucasfilm stuff? I got told there is Yoda nearby. food was delicious! Bathrooms down the hall always a plus. Entrance in a weird spot through grass always cool. read more

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It's no exaggeration to say the Cafe RX is the heart of the Tides Center. Centrally located, it usually plays some sort of role in everyone's day if it involves Tides Converge or any tenancy or meeting in the Tides complex. The food is fresh, generally organic, and well prepared. Delicious! Service is prompt and courteous and the line moves surprisingly quickly. The ambiance is part of, and an extension of Tides, featuring artwork from tenants or people working with the tenants. It's really lovely to sit outside on a sunny day. Cafe RX is a favorite of tenants from other Presidio facilities, too. Cafe RX is central to the community-building efforts of the whole place. read more

Went here after going to the Palace of Fine Arts. It's a very peaceful cafe with plenty of seating. The customer service was very friendly and the food came out quickly. I ordered a ham and cheese sandwich which was reasonably priced and came with a light salad. Both tasted extremely good! I also had the sprinkle and peanut butter cookies which were also amazing! Overall, I would highly recommend this place. :) read more

Cafe RX - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Little cafe hidden in the presidio with great lunch options: soups, sandwiches and salads. Their service was friendly and super quick! There a few tables to eat inside and a couple picnic tables on the lawn out back. read more

Cafe RX - Turkey sandwich with tomato, jalapeño aioli, and melted provolone comes with side salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here to get some work done during the lunch hour and the service was amazing and so was the food! Really good deal and meal for the price. Just wanted to highlight how helpful and caring Melanie was! If you are ever around the area and need a space to lock in and get some work done or to simply get a bit to eat or drink, definitely come here! read more

Fresh food, friendly staff, reasonable prices. Favorite restaurant in the Presidio. Lovely yard with tables to eat outside. read more

Stopped by this cafe after touring a wedding venue in the Presidio. I got the chef salad, and mi mamá had the special of the day, open face veggie sandwich with side salad. Both were really good and filling! I would absolutely stop by if in the area in the early morning/afternoon. You walk into the building, and the cafe is to the left. There are indoor tables and chairs but with this weather in March, we enjoyed them right in front. total was aprox $30 for 2 people. I believe they close at 2 or 3 pm best for morning or early lunches read more

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The decision to try this place for lunch was stupendous. I had the tuna melt. - YUM It came with a small tasty salad and was served on fresh toasted bread. The quality was more than decent and a involuntary sigh of contentment escaped my lips more than once. Come early to avoid the inevitable lunch queue. read more

Cafe RX - Inside pickup counter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food is exceptional, ambiance is wonderful! However, it's the outstanding service that keeps me going backLove Rogelio and Danny who are the magicians putting it all together and nurturing us read more

This seems to be sandwich shop that typically are in office buildings for workers to grab lunch. They also have a daily soup and salads. The food is very good, with vegetarian options and not at unreasonable prices. If I am nearby & need to find a place to eat, I would come back. read more

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If you want a quick meal near the Presidio, this place is fresh and creative. Yummy salads, sandwiches and breakfast until 11. Mark had a tuna salad sandwich ... bread was toasted & good. I had a combo with gazpacho soup, a small salad and half a tuna sandwich. It was delicious. The gazpacho was bursting with flavor. Can't give it 5 stars because it kind of feels like you're eating great food in a hallway. Linoleum floors & etc. Dog friendly: it was hot outside so we ate inside. I'd it were cooler, we would have eaten outside on a picnic table near grass. read more

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If and when you're near the Presidio - this little place serves a great breakfast or lunch - they do close around 2:30...but very worth it! Anytime I have clients on this side of town, and a break, perfect to eat and work on the laptop! Very healthy eats, good price...plenty of tables, and outdoor seating as well. Take a stroll down the many hallways... read more

I absolutely love the chai lattes here! They make the chai in house. Have had a few food options as well for a quick lunch bite. Enjoy working outside at the picnic tables and the WiFi reaches out to the area as well. Unique working spot unlike anything else in the area. read more

Super cute little place! Just a little hard to find but just enter the building on the side. The organic eggs are delicious and so is the chorizo eggs. Healthy sides as well! read more

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I live 5min walk from there! I always go there and everyone it's great! Food it's soooo delicious! And the beautiful green grass in the back it's marvelous to look as you are sitting outside or inside! Staff : no complaints! They are always busy and I understand! Always very nice to me! read more

Nice place near the presidio to grab a bite to eat as you explore the renovated park and walk to place of fine arts building for a leisure day! read more

Went there today (monday at noon) and it was closed despite Yelp showing it is open. AVOID.

I wanted scrambled eggs and vegan chorizo and this was the spot. Great coffee and great service plus an area to sit and work. The space is big enough so you don't have to be near people if you need to work. No plug ins though. Cafe is great! read more

Food is always excellent and the people who run it are very nice. Interesting interpretation of traditional dishes.

Excellent!!! We had the chicken quesadilla, stuffed with veggies and great for sharing with my toddler. Also the turkey pesto loaded with veggies, the side salads amazing, and the homemade chai was awesome. Nice space with pretty garden views. Coming back!! read more

Great service!! Food was incredible :)) we got the turkey Chutney sandwich and it was to die for. 10/10. Super affordable too

Fantastic service, awesome coffee, hot cocoa and pastries. Nice garden view also! We will be back!

I think I had a different view if this place. Good for quick grab and go type people. I had a sandwich that was ok. The moved greens salad was not so amazing. Lack of dressing. I was expecting more. And that is where I failed. Hopefully when I go back I'll try the soups maybe that will be more to my liking read more

Confusing set up. Menu not posted until you are ready to order. Pizza was good mufalato was to dry. Very little relish and to much bread not enough filling. It was very dry. Location and view is great! But wouldn't hurry back. read more

Theeeeee best place ever. So good I end up being a regular. I'm always there for the spicy chai. Nothing but the best.

Nice people fine food but not worth a trip- good for the local crowd. Reasonable prices.

What an amazing hidden gem! My friend and I discovered this place Thanksgiving week when we were looking for somewhere to have brunch/lunch after a presidio hike. It's in a great renovated space with a team that creates excellent dishes. You can even have your lunch in the nearby art gallery! read more

Quesadilla was da bomb!! Super flavorful and lots of tummy-filling fresh ingredients, never been a fan of sour cream tho, and there was a huge spat of it, so will definitely ask them to leave that out next time. The salsa has a great kick too!! The minestrone was okay, nothing too out of the ordinary. Will definitely go back to try other things. read more

Cafe RX - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

I found this spot on Yelp because I was meeting a friend in the Presideo for a motorcycle ride up to the Marin Headlands. I must say that I am so pleased to have found this cafe on Yelp. The staff is friendly and efficient, the food is fresh and well made. The location is wonderful. Parking may be a bit tough for those driving cars, but for motorcycles it's easy. I will return here and recommend this place to anyone visiting the Presideo. read more

Great staff, great chicken sandwhich, and average san Francisco prices. They were out if tuna when I came by, to be fair they were about to close, so the employee taking my order gave us hibiscus tea while we waited, which was very nice. The chicken sandwhich was toasted perfectly, chicken was tender, a few too many mushrooms but that's just me! read more

Food is always freshly made to order. It can get pretty busy during lunch time so expect to wait a little bit. The lady at the register taking orders can improve her costumer service skills as she can come off rude sometimes. read more

At first we weren't sure how to find the cafe but we followed the maps and the sign, and it turns out to be located within a collaborative work space, which was super cool. The food was amazing, I had the spinchola salad and it was so tasty! My boyfriend tried the combo with their soup of the day, carrot potato soup, and ham sandwich. He really enjoyed it, the ham was top quality. Overall, great food and nice place. read more

Cafe RX - Daily combo (carrot potato soup and ham sandwich) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Was expecting a restaurant not a little coffee cafe inside what looks to be a library/art college building. They don't have a vast breakfast menu but they had a lot of lunch sandwich options but we came too early for lunch. The basically have bagels and yep, that's about it. I got the Lox special which had smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers on my bagel. It came with a refreshing mixed green salad. The salad was good and the bagel was okay. Huge portions but the lox were in huge chunks which made it tough to eat and my tummy didn't feel too well afterwards. The bacon which wasn't on the menu was pretty good though. From the look of Yelp pictures I think this place is better for a quick lunch. Can't really call it a breakfast place when all they have is bagels and a slice of bacon. read more

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Finally, a place in the Presidio that serves really good food for an affordable price! Cafe Rx is definitely the best medicine for a big appetite with small pockets. The owner Rogelio is an awesome, friendly guy goes out of his way to make you feel at home. The food is delicious and as others have mentioned, there is an extensive menu to choose from. Not only that, the menu changes regularly, and the specials which include Salvadoran pupusas and tamales are to die for! Their lunches are scrumpdillyumptious! But the breakfast is just as good! The huevos con chorizo (eggs with chorizo) is so freakin good! The eggs are scrambled just right and the pieces of chorizo give it that yummy made at home feel. They also make a french toast that is so tasty (I hate when french toast tastes eggy, this one doesn't) and has yummy FRESH fruit on top. All in all, Cafe Rx is a hidden gem in the Presidio located in the Thoreau Center aka the old Letterman Hospital. It's next door to the Lucas studios, so if you are ever in the area checkin out the Yoda fountain go there for breakfast or lunch! Tip: Get there before 11 am and try out the breakfast, it's totally worth it! Plus you'll skip the lunch line. But if you do go for lunch try and get there early, so you won't have to wait. read more

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Just as the name implies, this is the place to get your fix in the Presidio. I work nearby so I visit regularly for lunch. Café RX also serves breakfast, which I'm sure is just as delicious, although I've never tried it. Since it's one of the only restaurants in the area, it gets pretty crowed during lunchtime (12-2 pm). Although, I've only waited at most 15 minutes for food. Everyone who works there is very friendly and as you wait in line to order, you frequently overhear convos between staff and regulars. It's nice to see how well they treat loyal customers. My favorite meal here is the chicken quesadilla, which will slightly differ each week. One time it had the most amazing watermelon salsa on it! Another time it was a mango salsa. I like the slight variations, it keeps the dishes exciting! There are always a few specials and most of the regular menu contains soups, salads, and sandwiches. I know some people feel it's expensive, but I don't mind the price, because I always end up with leftovers since portions are generous. For more info on Café RX, check out the reviews of Acre Café. It's the same place, same staff, and for the most part the same menu - just different ownership and a new name. read more

Cafe Rx has a unique and superlicious menu everyday; check their daily specials. Stop by for breakfast or lunch to enjoy a variety of meals made with organic, seasonal, and locally grown ingredients. Owner, Rogelio is an animated and talented chef who makes different yummy options everyday that will satisfy vegans to meat-lovers. Rogelio and the rest of the crew are always friendly and will satisfy your dietary needs. What can you find here? Cafe of course; Equator Coffee. Breakfast items like pastries, bagels, fruit or eggs. Salads; a house salad and daily unique salads featuring seasonal fruits/veggies as well, with or without meats. Soups. Sandwiches, some open-faced, baked, melty cheesed, chicken, fish, veggie, etc. Pizzetas. Sometimes you may find pupusas or tamales and other Latin inspired foods. Ask if they've got aguas frescas too like melon, fresa, jamaica or piña. If you're in the Presidio, this is a must-go-eat-now kind of place that is also wallet friendly for the delicious healthyness you'll receive. A bit hidden, but it's located inside the Thoreau Center which you enter through the back of the building where the big parking lot is. read more

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I have to slightly alter my original review. Upon picking up my order today Chef Rogelio says to me, "That's a big salad man. I'm sorry, I got carried away." Imagine the gall of this guy to accidentally give me more food because he got carried away. WHO DOES THAT?!?! So if you please, don't come here. They inadvertently give you extra food because their inexcusable lack of awareness. Uber unacceptable. Today's lunch: "Grilled Free Range Chicken with Jicama, Orange, & Carrots over Mizuna Greens topped with a Mango Dressing & Almonds" read more

Cafe RX - Grilled Free Range Chicken with Jicama, Orange, & Carrots over Mizuna Greens topped with a Mango Dressing & Almonds - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California