Dolores Park Cafe is an absolute must-stop if you're planning to hang out at Dolores Park. It's perfectly located and makes it incredibly easy to grab great food and drinks before settling in for a relaxing afternoon in the park. The vibe is casual, welcoming, and exactly what you want in a neighborhood café. The food is really good and ideal for a park day. It's the kind of place where you can grab lunch without overthinking it and know you're getting something satisfying and fresh. Everything we tried hit the spot, and it's easy to see why locals love it. The staff were friendly and helpful, even during busy moments. Ordering was smooth, and the service felt genuine and upbeat, which adds to the overall experience. It's nice to walk into a place that feels both efficient and warm. I especially recommend their sandwiches and juices--they're perfect for grabbing to-go and enjoying outside. Fresh, flavorful, and easy to eat while lounging in the park, they really round out the experience. Dolores Park Cafe is a great complement to a day at the park. Good food, friendly staff, and a super convenient location. read more

Pros: great area, wifi, fast service ( but too fast, it seems). However my meal was not great. I ordered the pastrami sandwich. The pastrami was "wet" and had more the consistency of deli ham - not the typical lovely smokey pastrami taste you'd expect. Also thick edges of fat/muscle that was too chewy. It felt like everything was sloppily slapped on without care; case in point it was supposed to come with a full pickle on the side and it did not, instead 2 tiny little slices of pickle INSIDE the sandwich - ugh. The meat wasn't even covering all the bread (see pic) and it was also super soggy even though I opened it up 5 mins after receiving it. Was super disappointed for this sandwich, would not return. read more

Dolores Park Cafe - Thick sides of fat/too chewy on pastrami - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I gave this place a second chance and regret it. The sandwich meat was clearly past its consumption date, and it seemed like they tried to mask it by over-salting everything. Do a smell test before eating. One of the pastries was even worse. The custard tasted and smelled like sour milk that had gone bad. The foul, curdled taste was impossible to miss. Completely unacceptable food quality. read more

I want to love Dolores Park Cafe and a certain part of me does love Dolores Park Cafe but I can't love Dolores Park Cafe I can't. No, the comma key on my laptop's keyboard didn't go on the fritz. I was going to write a love-hate poem to Dolores Park Cafe, but I thought better of it. Maybe in a few weeks, when I've got my sea legs back. I first came here as part of TotMW many moons ago, probably during the Obama Administration. I positively single-handedly completely and wholly enjoyed whatever it was I ordered. It was delicious. Overpriced even by 2015 or 2014--or was it even earlier?--standards, but definitely tasty and worth it and sneakily good. I have returned and have enjoyed myself, but not quite as much. Then I moved to the Mission, and I moseyed on over here after work ended early one day, and I was so looking forward to a leisurely early dinner and book or magazine read, and you know what? They were closed! Before five p.m. Maybe they've since lengthened their hours, and I know it's tough to run a restaurant in San Francisco, but five p.m.? No one's coming to your cafe, because it's never open. It needs better hours. It does have cute graphics, as do its three sister "Park" restaurants. Maybe one day I'll visit all four. The people who work here are sweet. read more

I have never in my life had a pear smoothie. It was so simple yet easily one of the most delicious smoothies I've ever had. I literally could taste all of the ingredients from the pears, pineapple juice to the bee pollen to the ginger to the agave.... just amazing! I also got to try the kale krush smoothie. It was earthy and very filling. I would choose this smoothie again if I was looking for somewhat of a meal replacement smoothie. The customer service was great and I loved being able to sit next to the window to enjoy the pool breeze inside of the cafe. The café itself is small yet spacious. It was a great place for me to catch up on some reading and to complete some work. I would definitely recommend this café to others, especially those looking for a uniquely delicious smoothie such as the pear smoothie. read more

Dolores Park Cafe - Kale Crush and Pear Smoothie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Convenient, cute cafe at the corner of Dolores Park! I usually stop by for a quick snack before heading over to hang outs in the park. My favorite is the bagel (which they warm) with PB&J, since it's pretty quick and hits the "picnic-y" spot. If you want to sit, they've got outdoor and indoor seating. Service is quick and friendly. They also have a bathroom in case you need it! read more

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Food was really yummy!!! We ordered the Lox scramble, curried sandwich and Dolores egg sandwich. All were delicious! You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. Great view looking at the park as well. We will be coming back to try their other breakfast offerings. This place is a must when you're visiting Dolores Park. read more

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I ordered a fresh carrot juice with turmeric added to it. I swear on my mama she added like 1/4 cup of turmeric powder, unmixed. Clumpy, dry bits of turmeric in the straw, that bitter powder made it fully undrinkable. We went back because I won't pay 10 dollars for something I can't drink and she remembered me but was verbally rude, assertive and mad that I brought it back about an hour later to get it remade. Throws the drink onto the counter in a truly rude way. Very disappointed in that lady/person and I will not be back. read more

I ordered a Mexican hot chocolate with 3 shots of espresso. It was good but it only tasted like a hot chocolate and it did nothing for me energy wise. It wasn't worth price. The service was good. The ambiance was nice.. read more

Dolores Park Cafe - Reciept - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

I come here for a coffee everyday, super nice workers love their service!! very nice ambiance as well, my go to coffee shop.

Solid cafe! Decided to try it in a whim while in the area, and was pleasantly surprised by the vegan wrap! It was a good size and the chickpea tofu was so flavorful and filling. read more

Dolores Park Cafe - Vegan Wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Dolores Park Cafe has a spectacular view of Mission Dolores Park. That view does come with downsides. Don't lose the thread because of the downsides. * * * The sandwiches taste fantastic here. The sandwiches however are very messy. The cooks may have passed their classes at cooking school. The cooks did not pass any courses in Architecture or Civil Engineering. The sandwiches are stuffed full of items that do not balance on each other. The sandwiches are kind of like an upside down pyramid. Everything falls all over the place as soon as one starts to eat. Some people will fight with their sandwich trying to keep everything where it actually belongs. Some people will rebuild the sandwich only to have to rebuild it again every four seconds or so. Some people will figure on having to go to a dry cleaner. They will just turn stoic and wear the remainders of their sandwich until they get a chance to go home and change. I personally redefined my sandwich as a salad with a lot of bread. I dumped things on my plate. I ate it with a fork. I felt very San Francisco intellectual. San Francisco intellectuals do a lot of deconstruction. I deconstructed my sandwich in true postmodernist style. I escaped a problematized reification of Enderwickian rectilinearity in alimentary praxis with a suitable interrogation of the dynamic redistribution of comestible components in experiential consumption-time-space, I felt strangely un-liberated by the process. Still, the sandwich tasted good, so what the hell. * * * Other notes. 1) The sauces on the sandwiches and the basic combos in the sandwiches are first rate. 2) They do a wonderful muddy espresso 3) They do a terrible drip coffee. Not even warm. Drip Coffee is the neglected sibling of most indy coffee houses. In family therapy, what happens when one sibling gets all the praise, love and attention and the other sibling is totally ignored? * * * That said, even if you are drinking mediocre drip coffee, And even looking at a salad-y untidiness on your plate, You look up and you see all the wonders of Mission Dolores Park. All of those handsome bare chested men. All of that sun shining on Spanish and Victorian architecture. All of those Mission District residents outdoors and happy None of any of the stuff I was complaining about will matter. * * * Your plate is messy. So is life. Deal with it and enjoy the good things of life. There are good things of life at Dolores Park Cafe. read more

Big breakfast sandwiches and great coffee l. Never disappoints every time I come visit San Francisco. Cafe staff are always there to help and support you. It's by a wonderful park with great views. read more

Cute cafe right across from Dolores park. My partner clans I came here for breakfast and a coffee one weekday during the heat wave. Service was prompt and super friendly. I ordered an iced lavender latte and my partner ordered a breakfast burrito with tater tots. We sat outside which was really nice. Our order came pretty quickly. My latte was super cute and pretty looking. It wasn't an amazing lavender latte but was still fine. Even after stirring thoroughly, I feel like the lavender flavor went away after a few sips. It's also on the less sweet side which isn't a personal preference of mine. I ended up sharing the breakfast burrito and tater tots with my husband. I think it left some things to be desired. Pros: piping hot, stuffed with filling Cons: not super flavorful, has a lot of egg I wouldn't order those items again but I'm sure I'll be back to try some of their other offerings. read more

Dolores Park Cafe - Breakfast Burrito and stirred iced lavender latte (apologies for my finger messing up the pic) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Dishonest pricing. The price on the menu doesn't match the price being charged. They add an arbitrary fee (not tax) to the prices listed. This fee is NOT required by law and is made up by the Dolores Park Cafe to be deceptive. The staff refused lies to the customers when directly asked. read more

Food 3/5: The pastrami on rye was decent. Great portions of pastrami, but it was missing the sweet/sour balance to counter the saltiness of the meat via mustard, pickles, etc. It did come out with a small piece of plastic wrap on it :/ Service 3/5: Standard for a busy cafe, but didn't really offer recommendations on which items were good when asked. Vibe 4/5: Nice views next to Dolores. Huge windows with good light. The stools were a little uncomfortable tho if ur coming here to work for a while. Overall pretty solid spot to visit if in the area. read more

Dolores Park Cafe - Pastrami on Rye - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came to this location on recommendation of my nephew who used to live in the city so glad we came. Everything I mean absolutely everything is delicious. The service is great. The atmosphere is really nice. You can sit inside or outside. It's right across the street from the Lotus Park, which has an amazing view. read more

Dolores Park Cafe - Italian pesto sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The food Was so delicious , they atmosphere its very nice and friendly . I love to come back and try the whole menú The all staff Was amazing and they help me to chose , the hot chicken sándwich its my favorite read more

I came in for a coffee but left with a really bland lukewarm water... ugh. The worst. I thought are they closing? It's only noon... so I debated- "do I just drink it or go back?" Usually I just grin and bear it but I'm trying to "speak up for myself more (without being a dick)" & at 5$ I just could not drink this sweetened tan water. So I did go back.... (A win for me) An added level of difficulty is that I am deaf. I can hear some things some times and read lips really well- but most people don't articulate (its very funny what I can come up with that is definitely not what was said ) The barista/cashier was surprised that the coffee was so awful & offered an Americano (which I don't care for). I'm a connoisseur of batch brew verses pour over or lattes -or at least that's what I tell myself instead of thinking I'm just cheap. She was definitely trying to help but a line started to form and I needed time to think. Agh the stress the stress- my mind goes blank, my eyes start darting in all different directions. Then obtrusive thoughts :Is my dog ok? Is my fly down? Am I being a total dick? - she's just staring at me. Waiting for me to say something. Uh. Uh. so how does a man tell a woman to go away -politely!! I NEED MORE TIME!!! With a point at the line, a smile & ASL "think/understand" she understood i needed a minute & she should go about her job. Tick. Tick. Tick. Tick. I type out on my phone notepad- can I have a refund? And that's when- she pulls her phone out... hmm ok maybe I'm gonna get her number?? Hmmm. Hmmm. (Kidding. I'm not that dumb) Lightening speed thumb movements- clickity clackity (I assume) I began to read what seemed like hours for her to type: "I can brew a fresh pot." Woh. Like the clouds in my mind parted, angels flapped around and I said YES!! Yes please! but....it will be 10 minutes.... Hmm. Well. We have come this far together- I will wait. And in the right hand corner of my mind 2 little hands in a black circle sign out- "this better be some good goddamn coffee" Well. To bring this non-fiction tale of woe to an end. Yes. The fresh brew was an immediate rush to my senses. Hot, lovely fresh aroma of coffee beanery. With a little sweetener and a dash of dairy - i was completely satisfied. I thanked her profusely in my best hand to chin, palm open and down---I took my 16 ounces & skipped down the ramp onto the sidewalk below. They say- to this very day I am still sipping that coffee. A fresh brew, a problem solving barista- and a man and his dog... read more

My friends and I came to this establishment for brunch. We ordered bottomless mimosas. We set a timer for their 2 hour limit right when we ordered, YET - they cut us off about 1.5 hours before our end time. We weren't drunk or tipsy, but we were still cut off because the worker made the call to cut us off anyways. This is definitely calculative and we didn't get our moneys worth. We are even at the cafe currently, making this review due to the unfairness we have faced. Please consider this before coming to this location. The customer service is definitely hit or miss read more

Got some breakfast before a picnic at Dolores Park! We shared a lox bagel and french toast. The lox came open face which made it really easy to share! french toast had great texture and a good amount of fruit. We dined in and got a table and felt the cute cafe vibes! Thanks to whoever left their newspaper, we read it at the park. read more

Dolores Park Cafe - Bagel w/ Lox - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Delicious divine veggie sandwich. If I'm nearby, would come back for that and I'm not even vegetarian. Packed with carrots and sprouts and hummus and felt very Californian. Quaint, homey cafe right on the corner of the park. read more

Dolores Park Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

The iced jasmine tea was really good! I got the veggie sandwich as a wrap, and it was pretty good, but I couldn't even tell there was a tapenade in it. I also wished it had tomatoes, but I can't complain because it was pretty tasty, and the sprouts and carrots gave it a very nice crunchy texture. Everything was very clean and the environment was sunny, bright, and cheerful. The employees were very sweet, as well. Also, they had a good selection of beverages and other grab'n'go items. I will definitely come back on my next visit to the park because I'm curious about other items on the menu. read more

I being going to this place for 10 years and I feel, the kitchen workers have to be training, lately everything they make they don't put passion, i don't like to do reviews but , enough it's enough , this is not acceptable read more

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I really enjoyed the soup and the bread that came with it. Also a beautiful outside seating area right next to the park. read more

Dolores Park Cafe - Tomato Soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

House made chai!! Very nice! I'll be back! Was told that I will love it. I did!! Egg sandwich- the bread absolutely amazing! The quality of each of the ingredients was excellent and NOT overwhelming so you could enjoy every bite. I did not add anything to the sandwich until the very end I added Tapatio as I like variety! Yeah a great choice, not needed but enjoyed!! Environment is awesome! Big open windows looking out to the school and Dolores park! Large inside and outside dining with plenty of space to visit in small groups or singles! Oh and nice music loud enough ti enjoy but not disturb! Clean and inviting staff was eager and working hard but not interrupting! Excellent Thanks for a great morning ! read more

I am a regular here and I appreciate the staff so much and the food is consistently delicious! I've tried a lot of the menu, and some of my favs are the avocado toast, the kale crush smoothie is so bomb, the egg Sando, the lox bagel, the adult grilled cheese and tomato soup (omg so effing good), the hummus plate, the Buddha bowl. The cold brew is strong and delicious and the pastries are always fresh and generously sliced. I love the vegan donuts and the morning bun is super flakey and the bread loafs are incredibly moist and spiced well! I really appreciate the environment of the big windows and outside seating too. I work nearby and I love to step out and come here to have a seat and eat or work or caffeinate too bc I always feel like I'm in a lil European cafe or something, romanizing my life! Thank you Dolores Park Cafe!!! read more

This has got to be a joke! I ordered a French Toast (16) , got the French toast, and the strawberries had gone bad, got a small Thai tea as compensation, my food got taken away, and had to buy another breakfast (11). Service sucked. The customer service response could've been more professional, and less irritated. I'm still freaking hungry, and this sucks. I am not arguing with the lady at the counter. read more

The Tahai Tea tasty nasty over the years. I'm sorry, but I've been here for the past year and always order the Thai tea and pastrami sandwich. Just at first, When i bought it an hour ago, it tasted nasty. It was REALLY WATERED DOWN with milk and no Thai tea flavor at all. I really don't want to review this place but please watch out buying the Thai tea there. It's absolutely no tea flavor and only water down milk. not just that, I asked them after 2 sips if they can add more tea because it's flavorless. They said no and the second I stepped out, I had no choice but to throw it away. They clearly do not care about the customers satisfaction. read more

Cleanliness is such an important aspect of any establishment, so when the first thing I noticed was how appealingly clean the cafe was to the guests and customers I was very pleased! I always find restaurants next to large tourist hubs or local attractions tend to be so low quality. Dolores park cafe is not only quality, but it's lively location adds to how good the food is! Great food becomes amazing when the vibe is right. I enjoyed my coffee and my morning bun was amazing, and seeing the endless amounts of sandwiches was exciting and tantalizing. Their hummus is memorable and enjoyable! With a limited amount of wall outlets but a prime location this cafe is more than worth while. I had an off encounter with one of the employees, she seemed in a rush and may have been having an off day, but everyone else who worked there greeted me with kindness. I will come back over and over, I had a lovely experience! read more

Dolores Park Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Walked in to grab a drink for myself my day wanted to use the restroom was told the restroom immediately the restroom was for customers only though I was in line already ready to pay for my drink. I advised her that I'm ready to pay and she said to wait until I pay before I can use the restroom. It's my first time in this place Felt extremely disrespected felt like customer service therefore has no etiquette not properly trained. Miss managed to say the least, and it's a very bad first look for an experience of a place that I'd like to try and sometime in the future I asked the lady if she could give me her name. She refused to give me her name so I feel as though the accountability isn't there. There's a lot of things wrong. That's just like things can stand from. read more

I ordered a Dolores egg sandwich to go, and it was delicious! It looked like a basic breakfast sandwich at first, but the eggs were surprisingly very fluffy and flavorful. All the ingredients tasted fresh. The only thing I would change is the type of bread used, which didn't quite complement the rest of the sandwich. read more

Dolores Park Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

The choice of two fresh coffees and delicious blueberry scones are delightful to start your morning with

I loved the presentation of the egg and the english muffin! I think the ambiance in here is more grab and go, would have prefered to have a more sit down feeling. read more

Dolores Park Cafe - egg sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had a beautiful matcha latte. The matcha was rich and earthy. The design came out perfectly! The cafe also has a wide selection of breakfast and brunch foods! Great vibes for hangouts by the park~ read more

Dolores Park Cafe - Matcha Latte 16oz @colorful.eats - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

After driving around for 40 min. looking for parking and sweating out the street cleaner folks, I finally found parking. I was desperate and hungry. My go to breakfast item is the Dolores Egg Sandwich ($9.95), which I have had a number of times. Scrambled Egg, Cheddar, Bacon, Tomato, On English Muffin with Black Pepper Aioli. What was different this time is it was "open face". Hm, when I asked the cashier he said "it's on the sign" at which I replied, which sign, his reply "outside". We've changed a few things. Photo looked the same to me.Guess they are no longer making it a "closed sandwich" unless it's to go. Very, very difficult to eat as the 4 skinny slices of tomato, 2 skinny strips of bacon cut in 1/4's sitting on top of the tomato, just kept falling off. Not to mention the muffin was dry as a bone, no butter, no aioli, nada . So I did get some aioli on the side, but it was somewhat disappointing. This is not how I perceive a "sandwich". Guess I now need to "ask", can I have it as a sandwich. I say, please bring back the old sandwich, just as it was and be sure to add the required sauce. Sorry, another bone of contention, the front door is wide open, tables, chairs, silverware all freezing, not to mention the cold air coming in which cools off a meal and coffee in just a few minutes. May wait to go again till the Spring. Guess I should have taken a picture, not usually my MO. read more

I'm the first to admit I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, but until recently, I didn't realize this was part of a mini-chain of four Park Cafes. I had been to the other three. The one I frequent the most is Precita Park Cafe as their staff is pretty chill and the park itself is a low-key bastion for toddlers and dog owners (review: https://bit.ly/3dV6ygv). Dolores Park has a more youthful and dare I say, hipster ambiance. This vibe spilled over to the cafe. That meant it was usually quite crowded with seating that's not easily spaced apart. I think it also spills over to their staff whom I've found on two separate occasions to be rather inhospitable. The first time it just seemed to be related to how busy they were, but the second was related to a pushy woman who asked that tables be moved around to accommodate her klatch. Neither the woman nor the server appeared to care that I didn't finish making my order. He failed to acknowledge me and simply went away to ask other staff members whether they can move tables around. I'm usually cool about these kinds of mishaps, but somehow it didn't feel right. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention what i had - a $2.75 cup of House Coffee with a $3.50 slice of Carrot Loaf on the first visit (photo: https://bit.ly/3B93zwe) and a $3 Nutter Butter on the second (photo: https://bit.ly/3VNV15V). It was pretty much the same quality as the other Park Cafes - no better, no worse. But you'll likely see me at Precita Park Cafe more often. FOOD - 3.5 stars...the more freshly baked goods are fine...if the display case is almost empty, I'd leave AMBIANCE - 2.5 stars...pretty crowded inside and out...just ask that pushy woman SERVICE - 1.5 stars...this is where they fall TOTAL - 2 stars...oh well RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2NHtst6 read more

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The smell when you walk in front invites you to go in and order. I had the Avocado Toast and added the bacon because the smell of bacon was so inviting... The best bacon I had in a long time. I also tasted the Red Eye smoothie, and is delicious. Great place, good food, friendly staff, and not pretentious. read more

Dolores Park Cafe - Avocado toast with bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

My plane was delayed on January 31 and then replaced with a smaller plane. As we started loading, I asked the guy taking the tickets if we would still be served a meal in first class. He said no because it is a small plane. I went quickly because Next to the the gate, is Dolores Park Cafe, so I bought a turkey sandwich for me and a Caesar Roll for my daughter. My sandwich was not fresh at all. It had a couple of thin package-type turkey lunch meat, a piece of lettuce, and a tomato slice. That's it. The bread was so dry it crumbled and fell apart trying to hold it. Daughter said she couldn't eat the Caesar Roll that is was tasteless. It wasn't worth eating and especially over priced at $32. Blah. So disappointed. read more

I just paid nine dollars 20 ounce cold brew including a dollar tip. That's chaotic. There's quite literally zero work that goes into making cold brew and pour it into a glass of ice. Please do better read more