It's not great to see flies buzzing around inside a place that serves food. It's also not great when they are very understaffed and you have to wait a long time both to order and receive your food. Also please consider cleaning the inside of your facility as it's disgusting. Meh would be an overly complimentary way of describing our bland food once it finally arrived. My bagel was stale and the sandwich my partner ordered was underwhelming to put it mildly. read more

I got the Roma sandwich (small) on a French sweet roll with everything included. Garden House Cafe is the perfect example of a no-frills type of place. There are a variety of options for people to choose from depending on their preferences. Nothing too mind blowing however, which is totally fine! Sometimes you just need a simple sandwich. Important: Bring either cash or be prepared to pay with Zelle, no credit cards. There is an ATM near the bathrooms to pull out money if needed. The owner was so nice and delivered the sandwiches to us when they were ready. read more

Garden House Cafe - small Roma sandwich on a French sweet roll - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great food! Very cute place and I love the patio! Highly recommended the tofu sub! They get very busy on nice weather weekends so be prepared to wait a bit but it's worth it. read more

Garden House Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

See all

This was one of those personal great finds and by accident. I was really going to one of my regular Chinese restaurants and it happened that they were closed on that day and as I was walking back to my car, I gave the Garden House Cafe a second look and decided I'd give it a try. I checked out the menu and I opted for the bacon and egg sandwich option and asked the lady to use croissant instead of their usual. She was more than accommodating. The sandwich was very good, but it was the whole atmosphere that compelled me to write this review. The interior was old school coffee house darkish, but it felt quaint and cozy comfortable. Some folks were busy with laptops as they worked away given they have free WiFi access there. But what sold me on the place was the outdoor patio/garden-like dining area, quite Eden-ish in tranquility as I settled in for one of the most relaxing midmorning brunch I've had in a long time. I lucked out in that the weather was perfect, I had the patio area all to myself and had no other pending errands to do. Maybe that was just it, that for a short period, time felt unhurried and with bacon & egg sandwiched in a croissant, could life get any better? read more

See all

Such a cute little Cafe with it. Beautiful patio area for outdoor seating! Garden House Cafe run by Jeanette is a little place with menus to span from breakfast till after lunch. Outstanding pricing for San Francisco coffee cafe. Where else in SF can you go can have a double cappuccino for less than $5? Jeanette's other employee that I interacted with for my cappuccino order was great too. Chill place to go an relax with nice music playing on the stereo. Looking forward to a return visit. read more

See all

Atmosphere was friendly and calm with classical music playing in the background. Staff greeted me when I entered and were very friendly. I ordered the large tuna sub and was surprised at the size of it for only $14.88. The taste was probably THE BEST I've ever had in regards to tuna subs, I think due to their homemade sauce. Definitely will come back again for that and to try other subs! Offers Zelle payment which was a nice plus, as I didn't carry cash. read more

Garden House Cafe - Large Tuna Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Local cafe vibes with a cute outdoor garden patio in the back. Pros: -super cute, hangout vibes -indoor and outdoor cafe space -lots of available seating -free WiFi available -clean bathroom Cons: -cash or zelle only -music and chairs aren't meant for a study session, more for chilling with friends vibe read more

I've been here twice and they have great fresh lemon aide. Lots of flies in the facility though. Young lady behind the counter appeared too busy making a sandwich and conversing with separate customers. Didn't acknowledge my presence with a "hello" or "I'll be with you in just a moment". Very awkward. Poor customer service. read more

Cute lil quiet place to enjoy a good sandwich and a cup of coffee. Very pleasant lady behind the counter greeted us

This local favorite has outstanding sandwiches, fresh and appealing pastries, and adequate coffee drinks. Garden House is a converted house, and even has an outside area (on the chance that it's sunny or warm). The staff is always courteous and helpful. The peeling, vinyl seat covers give this a dowdy feeling, and the low light isn't inviting. I appreciated the wifi, but it's not a strong signal. The cafe is near Lincoln Park, so you might encounter furry visitors from time to time. read more

The lady working here is very nice, I've been here a few times in the past. The issue is she needs help during the morning when it tends to be a little bit more busy. It took 30 mins to make my egg/cheese/spinach bagel! 30 MINS from ordering to pick up. It took 40 mins for my tuna sandwich and Chai tea latte! Luckily, I had my laptop out and I was not in a hurry otherwise who can wait 40 mins for their order??? Secondly, the chairs needs to be replaced here. Almost every single chair is cracked badly, has holes and you can see the stuffing come out from them. It's soooooo gross and makes you not want to sit here at all. I do like the classical music playing, the library and the Parisian cafe meets San Francisco charm. Minimum, this place needs new chairs, desperately! PS: cash or Zelle only. read more

Garden House Cafe - Tuna sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

See all

Love this place, went here with my friend to get sandwiches to take to the beach and the turkey sandwich was delish! The decor is so cute inside, very cozy cottage book feel, and the owner is so so kind and sweet! Wonderful little cafe, will definetly be back! read more

Garden House Cafe - Salami sandwich on left, turkey sandwich on right! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Found this cafe after visiting nearby Legion of Honor museum. Very friendly staff. She was super helpful and nice. Unfortunately, we weren't informed until after placing our order that they only accept cash or Zelle--no credit cards--so make sure to come prepared if you plan to stop by. Food We ordered the turkey sandwich, which was quite good. The bread stood out--flaky, soft, and fresh. Ambiance The cafe seemed dingy or dirty. Dusty. Too much stuff around the inside tables. Outside tables and chairs were not clean. Would I return? Probably not. read more

The quality of the ingredients, bread, and mocha latte was yes. The speed and singularity of the clerk, cook, and barrista was NO. One person doing everything ... at beach town speed. If you are on vacation, this is a decent place to get a sandwich and mocha for $18. If you run to the cafe on a 30 minute work break, it is way too slow. And the sandwich fell out of the togo wrap on the walk/run back. And she forgot my mocha till I reminded her, already late. read more

So i had a ton of misgivings when I first arrived at the cafe. There was a huge line, the owner was clearly overwhelmed, and she was having difficulty taking orders. I wanted to leave bc one of our friends was getting annoyed and frustrated bc the owner couldn't process his venmo payment due to the weak wifi. We stayed against my better judgment and I paid the price. I ordered the grilled eggplant sub and it was not only soggy and underwhelming, it was also tiny. It was a complete waste of money. In retrospect, I should have asked for a refund or for a completely new sandwich. The garden is lovely, but it looks like it's never cleaned. read more

Best sandwich I've had in a long time! I would highly recommend if you are walking or biking in the area. Service was great and the atmosphere was cozy. read more

They're cash only. Paying with Zelle is a hassle especially when the rude teenager behind the cash register messes up the amount, and then can't refund the transaction without making you wait 20 mins. Go elsewhere. read more

My experience was great my second time there I ordered the garden sub extra meat got charged a $3; dollar fee to be honest don't get extra meat not worth the cost will I come back maybe or not when I got my receipt the extra meat was charged as coffee lol so it seemed like she just made the price up over all my experience was a 3 out of 10 read more

So cute the vibes of the backyard garden and the owner was so kind! 101/10 me and my best friend are definitely coming back here! Coffee and pastries were good! Not like a gourmet coffee but something comforting to have! read more

Garden House Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was great, coffee was great, service was on point, very nice local spot. Don't go to Starbucks, go here.

Saw a mouse under the espresso machine. Would have appreciated a refund under the circumstances.

My boyfriend and I wanted to go on a Black Friday hike nearby and this was one of the few places opened and I'm so glad we chose this spot. You walk in and you get greeted by two sweet women, they seem like a mother and daughter. They're both incredibly friendly and patient. Eventually I get my two sandwiches, two medium Roma sandwiches on a French roll, and I leave. When my boyfriend and I finally ate our sandwiches in the middle of our hike, we were pleasantly surprised. The sandwiches had so much flavor and suddenly I realized all the other sandwiches I've ever tried don't taste quite like these. I got a mild ground pepper flavor throughout and I LOVED the flakiness of the French roll. My only regret is that I didn't get two large sandwiches instead to enjoy more of it. read more

Garden House Cafe - Roma sandwich on French roll - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I recently revisited Garden House Cafe, and it instantly brought back the warm feeling of nostalgia. I love this place. The space is cozy and inviting, perfect for spending a quiet afternoon. My friend and I went to unwind with some books and knitting, and we couldn't have picked a better spot. The sandwiches were delicious, I got the garden veggie sub, and an hot americano . I also got picked up a chocolate muffin for the road. The patio in the back is perfect to relax and have lunch. read more

Do you like food!? Do you like coffee!? Do you like Gardens!? Then this is the place for you. This is one of my favorite cafes in the city. Friendly service, good food and snacks. I personally recommend the salami sandwich or hot mocha. Their chocolate croissants and brownies are good too. There's plenty of space and a literal outside garden eating area in the back if you want to eat outside or its a hot day. It's also located conveniently near the bus lines and is one of the last few regions in the city you can actually find some semblance of parking. One of the last few cafe gems serving the city that's locally run, not a corporate franchise on the S&P 500. There use to be a ton of these type of quiet locally run cafes were you could find a quiet corner and study and read. Sadly a lot have gone out of business do to crime and covid. Quiet and quaint, this cafe is one of the last few gems of the city. Don't come expecting a fast food, bougie, corporate S&P 500 experience. This is a locally run mom & pop type of business. Think, quiet Parisian cafe tucked away quietly in the Richmond District. Like an oasis in the desert this places serves as the perfect quiet watering hole away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Great locally run business serving the locals with great food, coffee and refreshments. read more

The sandwich is one of the best in San Francisco, and it's a cheerful place. The owner is always smiling and genuinely grateful, treating customers with warmth and friendliness. read more

The food was not impressive at all. The place was run down and dirty. They did not take any cards. Only cash or Zelle but they didn't tell us that until after we ordered and we didn't have cash. Would have gone somewhere else if we were not in a rush. Do not recommend at all read more

Food (skimped on the meat in sandwich) service (workers are very very slow, it took 25 mins to get a bagel sandwich and coffee) & ambience (dusty, dirty) could all use major improvements. To top it off, they only take cash or Zelle! Tax evasion much? read more

Neighborhood gem! Janette has owned and operated this cafe for 20 years so I hope people can give her some love. Large interior with plenty of seating, making it a great place to work remotely. Street parking usually not too difficult. Reasonable prices for coffee drinks (4.50 for a double cappuccino), and the owner is just lovely. read more

My partner and I have been coming here for coffee and sandwiches for years. The space is very homey and cozy and the owner is very friendly. The sandwiches are so fresh and come on a delicious homemade roll. One time we even called right as she was opening one to try to pick up sandwiches before a hike and she was extremely accommodating and excited that we wanted her sandwiches specifically. Very fresh food and kind owner, highly recommend! read more

First of all they are a cash and Zelle only cafe. So we had to leave and find an atm, their atm was out of cash. We finally got cash, ordered our sandwiches and waited almost a half an hour! Seriously, the place was not busy, I can't understand why it took so long to make two sandwiches. I took a bite of my sandwich and had to open to see if they forgot the meat, all I could taste was lettuce. There was one thin layer of meat hiding next to the mayonnaise. Ambiance? Dated, dirty but with a cute back patio. read more

We were in the area picking up our friend from the VA Hospital. We were also a bit famished from running around so we decided to grab something light to eat. Which brings us to finding this spot for a little grub grub. I had the Roma Sub with however they make it on french baguette. The sandwich was so wonderful that It compelled me to write this review. I would definitely come and order a sandwich here again. Just because my sub was that delicious. The place is really nice and rustic. I do adore the decor, it really looks as if you were in some sort of a secret garden. Also, there was only one person working the shop that day and she was such a delight. Nothing but high marks for this place. Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope this helps with your decision making experience. Enjoy your awesome yelptastic day!!! read more

Garden House Cafe - (",) - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

See all

Nice little garden coffee house. Ole fashioned, charming and eclectic. Coffee and snacks are pretty decent. We come by to support a local business and for a bit of rest after playing across the street at the park. Very friendly staff. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Cash or Venmo only. read more

See all

I love this place- if you're a bougie critic go somewhere else anyway. This little family business reminds me Of a Parisian cafe but with that old school San Francisco charm. I just had the best sub sandwich on a French roll the way they made it was just right and the French roll was light and crispy. Perfect experience after my derailer broke riding down the hill and needed a place to land and wait for my friend. Free WiFi with a purchase too which these days a lot of cafes don't even have service. read more

Driving through the city & trying to find a good spot for lunch. This place caught my eye online, & once we got inside it was more than what I imagined. This place has charm and the food is soo delicious. The lady who made our sandwiches really took her time making them & she was very friendly. There's even a relaxing outdoor patio out back surrounded by beautiful trees and inside there's even books to choose from or tables to do your morning work/studying. If you're ever in this area, I definitely suggest trying the delicious food here. read more

See all

I discovered this place years ago on a trip to the Legion of Honor and have been coming back regularly ever since. Janette is lovely and the shop has a wonderful old-school vibe. If you prefer sanitized and overpriced then stick to Andytown or Blue Bottle. If you want a neighborhood cafe where you can relax and listen to classical music then you can't go wrong here. She only takes cash or Zelle so be sure to have a few bills in your pocket. read more

I saw this place online when I was around the Legion of honor area with my friends. We decided to come in and we were greeted by this nice young girl. I got the garden veggie which was amazing. They have a pretty atmosphere and especially a backyard that is dog friendly. I would recommend this place anybody that is visiting San Francisco and want natural good food. read more

I came here for this first time when I was craving a sandwich and it definitely delivered! I didn't realize they didn't take card so the Zelle transfer took me awhile but the worker was very patient with me. The place was pretty empty when I went so my sandwich came out in ten minutes or so. I took it to go but there's a seating area if you want to sit and stay! read more

See all

Great sandwiches and coffee drinks. Love the wilderness like back patio on hot days. Jeannette is very friendly.

Cozy neighborhood place. Part of the charm is the mismatched furniture, the locals who seem to come here every single day, the irregular portion sizes, the fact that they only accept cash. We came with another couple and they ordered separately. The food took a while to arrive, so we kept going up to the counter to check and the lady there said, "I'll bring your food to you." And she did for the other couple's food, so then we were waiting for our food. When it hadn't come after 30 minutes we went up to the counter and a different lady admonished us for not coming up to pick up our food at the counter -- the had been calling the order and we couldn't hear because we were sitting in the back and we thought the system was that they would bring your food. So that's part of the charm. Portion sizes are quite uneven. For example, I ordered a ham, egg, and spinach sandwich on wheat bread and my friend ordered a ham, egg and spinach sandwich on English muffin (same price) and I swear I got about twice as much filling as he did, presumably because wheat bread has more surface area. Check out the picture and decide for yourself. The salad was pretty good, but also pretty basic and I wasn't a huge fan of the deli meat and cheese on top. read more

See all

Coffee and bagel tastes awful. Never again! Just go to Art Bistro (a block away), sooo much better than this cafe!