The food was good, the service a little slow, but the ambiance was surprisingly nice. This is a very busy little cafe, a couple of of blocks away from the hotel I was staying at. I was looking for a late breakfast, and this place seemed perfect. I got a slice of ham and burrata quiche, that came with a tasty side salad. I also got a pour over coffee and a bottle of water. The quiche, salad, and coffee was delicious. A perfect spot for what I needed. read more

Caffé Central - I had already eaten over half of the quiche before I thought to take a picture. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

We stayed down the street from this cute, delicious caffe and I'm so glad we came here. It's small and quaint but very vibrant and full of life. I immediately knew I wanted a latte from here. I asked a staff member about the seating arrangement and he was so friendly and helpful. I ordered the breakfast sandwich and the fruit and yogurt bowl. Perfect choice for the morning. The vanilla latte was aesthetically pleasing and was deliciously rich in flavor. The fruit bowl with yogurt was picture perfect and bursting with fresh flavors. It felt clean and every bite was harmoniously balanced for someone that likes a semi sweet taste. My daughter had the breakfast croissant and the dirty chai latte. Her plate was wiped clean (that's a good thing). I was very pleased with the location, the vibe, and the food overall. Highly recommend it. read more

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Came across this on our late afternoon city stroll. The chai latte was yum, so were the deserts. Fast and friendly service. Despite rush , we got our order fast. If you are ever in Union Square , stop by and have a pretty pastry with welcoming staff and buzzing city vibes! read more

Caffé Central - The orange pastry called orange sunset was yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Little rush when order because they just too busy to go on a next client, is great to try their food and worth the try! It is very crowded but good thing inside and outside open for sitting there to eat! Our hotel is just across the street and it is convenience for walking distance! If you are at SF and go try it! read more

Caffé Central - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been going to Café Central in San Francisco on and off for about 2-3 years, and it's become one of my favorite little stops whenever I'm craving something sweet. My usual order is simple but always hits: a hot Americano and a slice of their apple strudel. The Americano is fresh and smooth every time, never watery or bitter, and the apple strudel is just perfect--flaky, flavorful, and not overly sweet. It's one of my favorite pastries (right up there with bear claws), and they do it really well. The café itself is warm and lively. I've seen it get pretty busy, especially during lunchtime--both inside and outside seating fill up fast. It's clearly a popular spot with locals and people passing through. But when I go after I'm done running errands, it's a nice, relaxing place to enjoy a coffee and treat. The staff is consistently friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. They always greet you with a smile and know their menu well, which adds to the comfortable vibe. If you're in San Francisco and want a great coffee and dessert stop, I highly recommend Café Central. Whether you're craving something sweet or just want a solid cup of coffee, this place delivers. Two thumbs up from me. read more

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Oh my, I've been quite delayed in sharing my experience here because I've been struggling with coming up with something constructive to say. Well, here goes...I got what I ordered. I came here thinking I could have a quick breakfast between appointments. It was crowded mostly with packs of tourists who appeared settled at all the tables. Having ordered the $11.50 Spinach & Mushroom Quiche, I managed a seat at the counter and waited for my order. Accompanied by mixed greens drenched in an oily dressing, the quiche arrived relatively quickly, but it tasted like it was blitzed in the microwave (Photo 4). I'm not certain if that was the case, but it was tongue-burning hot. I waited for it to cool down, but the result was bland. I just think the staff was on automatic pilot. At least my $3.95 Pour Over was warm (Photo 3). So I go back to my original comment..I got what I ordered. I just didn't get what I deserved. FOOD - 2 stars...scorchingly hot and bland wedge of quiche AMBIANCE - 2.5 stars...crowded with tourists SERVICE - 2 stars...I think the staff is missing a quality control step in serving the food TOTAL - 2 stars...I'll take a pass RELATED - Exploring the Financial District? Here's my collection of places l've tried and reviewed: https://yelp.to/Ta7v9A1I8e read more

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Only four stars because the location isn't the best and there was some crazy altercation involving a pantless homeless guy while we were there. The amazing coffee and delicious crepes are worth it though! Check it out! read more

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This is definitely one of the premium cafes in San Francisco. The prices were high, however, the sandwiches and bagels looked quite large, and the place itself was cozy, even though it also looked slightly cramped (but that is also quite normal for all buildings in downtown San Francisco), and it was clean & organized. The staff were kind and helpful in recommending menu items. The restroom had a line, however, it was relatively quick and the restroom was clean. Overall, I had a great experience here. read more

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We were trying to find a brunch place and we ended up at Caffe Central. Each of their menu offerings has a display, which is really good to know what goes inside of each item! The wait was significant (15 minutes to go) and there were no tables on a Sunday around noon. I got the lox bagel to go and it did NOT look like a lox bagel at all. It looked like a hoagie but had the texture of a bagel (???). Aside from its really strange appearance, the bagel sandwich was fantastic, with fresh lox and avocado without giving me the fish ick. The tomato also wasn't overpowering, which sometimes happens in lox bagels. The coffee was effectively milky bean juice, but at $4.25 I guess I am not allowed to complain. read more

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This is the spot for cuban coffee. Located conveniently next to the parking garage, they have a huge selection of coffee options and sessional drinks. Cafe and brunch food is also not a problem here. Lots of dishes and pastries of various sizes. They have grab and go drinks like water and soda if you're just walking around the area shopping. Other option in the area is starbucks and this is waaaaay better. Love this spot. Outdoor and indoor seating and even when there is a long i still get my coffee pretty quickly. It can be pretty noisy and busy so I wouldn't recommend it as a cafe to work from. Overall, this is def a bookmarked spot for me. read more

Originally parked on O'Farell to get down French breakfast at one65. As ever tables were a hot mess so we went next door to caffé cereal where everything is kept clean tidy and as it should be. We were pleasantly surprised by the vast choice. Staff were super patient and efficient. I went for the quiche and breakfast bowl both so flavorful. My daughter's breakfast bagel was super yummy and my youngest Nutella crepe was very close to the real McCoy. Super impressed. We'll be back. read more

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Service was pretty quick. I had a hot vanilla latte and it was wonderful! All their sandwiches looked really good! read more

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Needed a cup of coffee while wondering around Union Square. Asked a SFPD Officer standing outside of Macys if they could recommend a good cup of coffee She pointed us across the street to Caffe Central. She wasn't wrong. We were served quickly. The banana bread was yummy and the coffee was pretty darn good. read more

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Ordered breakfast bowl and a drink. Took 20 mins and the taste of bowl was horrible and I just could not eat it. Perhaps my taste buds are not aligned with the quality here. Place is very busy as compared to the adjacent cafe. There are plenty of seats inside and outside. read more

First off the Cuban latte was excellent everything else was very medicore. Maybe I ordered the wrong stuff but it seemed lacking in flavor. Prices were OK and lots of seating and quick turnover on tables meant we were able to sit outside! Staff were friendly just food wasn't anything too exciting. Oh well read more

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portion sizes prepared to fill papa bears belly! The chicken pesto crepe was delicious with a subtle pesto and juicy chicken. Same can be said for the chicken sandwhich. The waffles were also soft and fluffy with a tactically crispy exterior. Dense whipped cream reminiscent of the stuff straight from your mother's jar. Everything came with legit fruit not that melon jargon. The bagels left something to be desired as the avocado was picked a couple days too early and the cream cheese was paper thin. The matcha was uninspiring and was closer to goblin green than a true match color. The ambiance felt like an east coast diner in New Mexico, halfway between a Wes Anderson self discovery film and a stop in your family roadtrip. I would recommend stopping by, but remember to use a knife and fork! read more

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Good effort adding fresh fruit to my breakfast plate. I think this is one of the better & healthier places to get breakfast around here. The service was helpful. The ambiance is busy downtown café with limited seating. I sat on a counter row near the side door, but there was no room for anyone to pass me. I can't imagine how folks use those seats when it's busy. read more

I've always wanted to try this place for brunch! So glad I'm here. The place was buzzing at 10 am on a Sunday, but an ordered and found a free table easily. First came my Dirty Chai, a warming, foamy as sweet, and a shot of expresso to kickstart my day. Then came my Breakfast Bowl: two sunny side up eggs with avocado, sliced sautéed mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes, dusted with black sesame over a bed of quinoa. Mmm! Clean, bright and airy with efficient service, I love coming here to take out a quick slice of quiche with salad. Today I thoroughly enjoyed a leisurely brunch amongst the chatter of many languages excited to explore this beautiful city. read more

Caffé Central - Breakfast Bowl that looked so yummy that I ate some before the picture - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Decided to venture into San Francisco today with my husband and son and was craving some hot cocoa. Looked up places nearby and the first spot on Apple Maps to pop up was Caffé Central. The enormous menu and widespread variety of baked goods was overwhelming but I'm always up for a challenge lol. Got a hot cocoa and decided on the caramel salted brownie which was so heavenly. Service was great and food was delicious. Perfect for a cold SF night. read more

Reasonable option in the area for breakfast / brunch on the weekends. While they have multiple locations in the bay area, this location is a little on the smaller side, both in terms of seating and variety of options. The menu is still pretty extensive and there is probably something for everyone here. This last trip I got a Denver omelette and a detox smoothie. Overall the place is a good mid tier place, above fast food, but not too pricy. Service is pretty quick, but also no frills. They have a large selection of desserts as well, or if you still cant decide there is a nice patisserie next door as well. Overall, this place is solid, and on my regular list for a easy breakfast on the weekends. Also, most of the tables are on the smaller side, but I can see them putting some tables together.. so call ahead if you are bringing the entire crew. read more

Caffé Central - Breakfast croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I decided to come here to eat since I'm hungry. I'm quite surprised that they have a good location despite the one at Westfield Valley Fair Mall since that was just a food vendor at a food court. I like how colorful the menu is. I honestly thought that this is just a regular cafe, but it's more than that. It's the way that they prepared the food as if it's a five-star restaurant. Food is really good and also like how they display the food from the display bars. It's definitely one of the go to places if you want to stop by and eat if you're hungry. Highly recommended to try out this place! read more

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Great coffee. Cuban latte is excellent and the quiche Lorraine. Service was fast. Space is a little tight. Will be my go to coffee shop when in Union Square read more

Caffé Central - Great coffee. The Cuban latte was rich and rewarding. Quiche Lorraine was excellent. Space is a little tight. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wonderful specialty coffees. I tried the Cuban & Vietnamese latte & loved both. The savory crepe & Creamy Scrambled (weekend brunch) were delicious. Also, the place was bustling with locals at 7;30 AM on a Saturday AM. That tells you everything you need to know. Just go! read more

The service was phenomenal! Coffee was superb! Cannoli was to die for! I would come again in a heartbeat!!! read more

Caffé Central - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Here in SF for the weekend and stopped by Caffe Central which is a 2 min walk from our hotel. We tried the breakfast croissant and L'amour crepe. The croissant is absolutely DIVINE!!! Perfectly smoked ham, melted cheese and fluffy eggs all on a buttery croissant. The crepe is also perfectly sweet and pairs well with the coffee. We had the iced caffe latte and cuban latte and both were great options! I'd rate the croissant 10/10 and the crepe 9/10. Would overall give this place a 10/10 and would come back again for sure! read more

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Interaction seems to be only be good for a specific type of clientele. T's attitude is no where near pleasant. "What do you want" in a condescending tone and no eye contact is not very welcoming. Now let's get into the the food. I'm more than sure that if you don't like flavor or seasoning you will probably like this place. Eggs are boiled in advance(not fresh). Taste like the ones that come in the bag and than cut up. Literally no seasoning on nothing. Coffee is good. I eve ordered something different, Quiche. Which was hard as a rock. BIG FAIL! $70 plus tip down the drain. I took a bite COLD! Genuinely tasted like an ingredient in it already turned bad. read more

There's a variety of breakfast items and snacks. They also have different types of sandwiches. When we came in we just wanted coffee and snacks. So we picked up a couple different cookies. I got the Sweet Sydney's chocolate chip and Ginger Snap and cafe centrals own chocolate chip cookie. They were soft and chewy like how I like it. The coffee was nice and strong. Service was fast and friendly. You could sit in and enjoy your treats or you can just order to go. Ambiance, it's a cafe: I like their light fixtures. So, there's a counter where you order and a few tables. Nothing fancy. If you're in the city and need a quick grab and go come here. read more

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If you are staying around Union Square and want to avoid the sky high hotel breakfast or the Denny's style all American menu this place is great. Good pour over coffee and decent bakery breakfast as well as variety of hot meals at reasonable downtown SF prices read more

Caffé Central - Breakfast Bagel Sandwich, breakfast bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious , clean food, good coffee, nice staff Can't wait to come back and try other items Much love from Portland read more

Caffé Central - Lox Bagel and Avocado & Bacon Toastavocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

As always, we walked in to this cozy fun place with delicious food and friendly service! It was very busy and very long line but they were so fast and when you walk in to caffe central and you decide to dine in you know that you are going to wait too long to get seated and longer to get your food so be ready! Quality and delicious food worth the time to wait so no complaints! My smoked salmon was mouth melting and the ham and egg was beyond this world i tried it to so it was a great experience and ofcourse it wasn't our first time! It's a short walk from union square and our hotel! read more

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I wanted some simple yogurt and fruit for breakfast and this fit the bill. The portion was a bit large, but not a problem.

For many years, I have always stopped here for a fresh squeezed orange juice as I am leaving the parking garage. 2 days ago I ordered one and she poured it from a pitcher saying that they had just squeezed it and poured it in the pitcher. She insisted it was fresh. I didn't taste it until I drove out of the garage. It was pale, watery, and the juice had a rotten taste. In addition, the woman had a surly attitude. This cost over $8.00 and it was terrible. I threw it away when I got home. Bad product, bad attitude. A few weeks prior I had a quiche and it tasted terrible too. Goodbye Caffe Central. read more

With the reviews, I was kind of skeptical about this place, but I am happy to report that I was pleasantly surprised by all the food we received! Ordered the espresso and the cuban latte. My latte was delicious and had just the right amount of sweetness for me with the condensed milk. The food was delicious!! We ordered the barn burner and the avocado bacon toast. The barn burner came with waffles, bacon, and sunny side eggs. The eggs itself were really oily. The bacon was thinly sliced and super crunchy. The waffles were sooo good- very moist on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Avocado toast and bacon was also delicious with the arugula. It was a generous portion and tasty. This place had a cute and cozy vibe for brunch. Prices were what is to be expected (I believe it was about $45 for the 2 dishes and drinks) but food surpassed our expectations. Its a seat yourself type of place. Would come back again if I'm ever around the area! read more

Caffé Central - Cuban Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Excellent coffee, food and 5 star service . Fresh oj really good and my pour over was superb. Food tastes as good as it looks. Thank you! read more

Came several times on my trip. Very happy with my espresso! Got a quinoa breakfast bowl which was gianormous! Great coffee game and healthy options. Convenient location. read more

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Artsy artisan food with zero flavor. Didn't know you could mess up a ham and cheese breakfast bagel so badly read more

Caffé Central - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Despite the seedy location I enjoyed my selections from Caffe Central. What originally drew me in were all the menu items nicely displayed in the window case. I ordered the bird salad and was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful the chicken was. It tasted like ancho chile and Chipotle. However , I would order the dressing in the side next time. Staff were patient and helpful as it was my first time and I was unfamiliar with the menu. They even offered to make an adjustment to what I ordered. Parking is scarce or nonexistent. I suggest public transit . The inside of the caffe was clean which is much appreciated! I'll definitely be back. read more

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Super happy I came here. I was starring at the long line at Starbucks and deep down inside didn't want to spend my money there and was desperate for some caffeine. I did quick google search and a 8 minute walk later from my hotel and I was swept in with the sweet aroma of breakfast, coffee, a contagious energy, and laughter of the people sitting and enjoying their time here. I arrived here at 830am. It was packed. Wasn't really sure where the line to order was. There is a counter immediately to your right. I asked the employee and she kindly redirected me to the other counter where I could order. That was kinda odd. Not sure what that counter is for. But either way, it was a quick service. I asked for a mint tea. There wasn't a traditional, straight up mint tea. But the cashier showed me a couple of different options that had spearmint in it. I went with one of them whose name eludes me and then later I came back and had a dirty chai latte. Visually the place is a lot to take in. There are menus on the wall as well as physical menus. There is food on display all over and there are a lot of options from croissants to muffins to fruits etc. plus there are options to actually sit and eat a protein bowl or crepes or waffles etc. There are about 10 tables inside and an additional 5 or so outside. It could fit maybe 50 people inside if I had to guess. It's also a colorful place which is inviting and warm. I come to San Fran often and I can see myself coming back again. 4 stars for it being a visually appealing spot and for a solid drink menu. I didn't have any of the food. It looked good tho. But since I haven't had it yet I would refrain from giving it a 5 until then. The price for drinks was pretty decent. Maybe a little cheaper than most coffee spots. But the food seemed a bit on the higher end than what I would be willing to spend. read more

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We ordered the weekend brunch--creamy scrambled eggs and (I think) a lox bagel. The creamy scrambled was really good, but there were more toppings than eggs. I still liked it, though! I also needed about 4 slices of side bread to finish the creamy scrambled. The coffee latte was good too, and the ambiance was so relaxing. A lot of people were buying food at the store. Overall, I'll definitely be back! read more

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Really enjoyed their take on the Cobb salad, very delicious thought it was a fair price for the area and I'll definitely be back again.