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    Caffé Central

    3.7 (393 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Barbara C.

    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!

    Robert G.

    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.

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    Ed U.

    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

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    Betty G.

    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!

    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.

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    Anna H.

    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.

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    Pat C.

    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.

    Gayla B.

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

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    John G.

    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.

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    Eric D.

    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

    Pesto chicken crepe
    Ioan S.

    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!

    Breakfast Bowl that looked so yummy that I ate some before the picture
    Gail J.

    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.

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    James S.

    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.

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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.

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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.

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