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    Manny's

    4.2 (250 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    cauliflower shawarma bowl + avocado
    Kay K.

    really like the cauliflower shawarma bowl that's vegan-friendly by default! staff is always friendly, space is nice, and food and drinks come out quickly. i do really wish there was a vegan option in the pastry case and the menus and all items were labeled for allergens and vegan/vegetarian options consistently.

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    Lynn F.

    On my quest for the perfect avocado toast in San Francisco I thought I'd check out Manny's. The menu showed no avocado toast until weekend brunch, but they had avocados & kindly made me avocado toast. It did not disappoint. Two slices of bread that were actually toasted! (A rarity for some reason). Next layer avocado which was spread a little thin, cucumber slices, a generous pile of greens, topped with chili oil. Delicious. Arriving at Manny's on Valencia & 16th I saw two guys In the open corner window conducting a live radio show. BFF.FM. They beckoned me & asked what I'm up to. Since I'm not microphone shy I proceeded to tell them about my quest for the perfect avocado toast in SF. They started laughing. Why? One of their topics this morning was alerting people to the annual Guacamole Contest in Bernal Heights this Saturday. Kismet. I'll definitely be there. Decor's kind of 70s with all the hanging plants & wall of books. (In a good way). Love the Kamala cardboard cutout standing proudly at the window. Manny's is familiar to me as I've attended their political meet & greets, as well as tv watch parties. In fact, they have an election count down sign on the outside wall. Their welcome statement painted on the wall: "We are a space where the community comes together to take part in civic & political life. We are a town hall, a village square, the place where anyone can meet and engage with civic leaders, elected officials, artists, activists, changemakers, and each other. Our hope is that what happens here will be the space for you to get more involved."

    bacon egg and cheese
    Melissa M.

    Got a sandwich to go but wish I could have stayed to enjoy this cute and eclectic cafe! With a constant stream of guests flowing in and out of Manny's I knew this was the spot! The staff were amazing at taking orders and making coffees -- wasting no time to service everyone. The bacon egg and cheese sandwich was amazing, toasty, VERY generous with the ingredients, and best of all well priced!

    The Kamalatte
    Vira P.

    Finally was able to come here during the day to try out their menu. I absolutely love chilaquiles and so of course I ordered that. I also got the Kamalatte, which is a toasted coconut latte. I didn't taste any coconut, but it was still a good latte. I forgot to say I wanted almond milk, but I actually ended up being fine with whole milk (I'm not totally lactose intolerant, but I do feel pain sometimes with lactose). The chilaquiles were yummy! The guajillo sauce was savory with a touch of sweetness. The chips had a decent crunch to them. I really like that it comes with black beans and that avocado is included. I've only had come here for events so spending time just on the cafe section was new. It was really quiet, with exception for the music at a perfectly reasonable volume. It's a good place to relax or study, maybe get some work done. Emphasis on the word "some." Don't just order a coffee and stay there for hours.. small businesses need the turn around. I digress as you can Google articles on that issue. What I like about the cafe space are the huge windows. They let a lot of natural light in. And I love that they fully open to feel the breeze and hear the sounds of the city. As with everything, the cost of my meal was high. It was $30, including tip. The quality of my latte and food were high, though. The topping screen starts at 20%, and I support Manny's, the wonderful staff, and their cause so I'm fine with that. But I feel like at this point, just charge a service fee for a livable wage. Though, I know some people really dislike that but tbh tipping culture is problematic. Anyway, gotta get off the soap box again.. Definitely check out Manny's. It's a great spot for food, drink, and knowledge.

    Adel W.

    Pleasantly surprised by the food here! A lovely event and cafe space, always quite busy here. I got the Manny's Bagel and it was fresh and delicious!!

    Couscous salad and matcha lemonade!
    Jimmy C.

    Out of every coffee shop and business to settle down and socialize, Manny's is the most welcome to all walks of life. A place to bring the entire community together is a place to be in the same boat. It would be nice for me to turn to staff members and patrons alike to come up with interesting topics and issues so that we help each other out. Other than socializing, the food and drink the staff members make never disappoints. While the mixed couscous salad is fresh all the way, the matcha lemonade is on point! The atmosphere around me with plenty of people, zero complaints. Having a good will is what matters the most in Manny's. Definitely be back for a different order in mind.

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    Very poor atmosphere, both in the form of ownership and clientele. Feels very cold, unwelcoming, etc.

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    Not that great. Parking is terrible in this neighborhood. I'd go somewhere where parking is easy

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    4 months ago

    Cozy civic third space located in the mission! I really appreciate this spot for civic engagement in our city, thank you Mannys!

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    Ask the Community - Manny's

    Do they have heat lamps outside?

    No there are no heat lamps

    I read today in the SFChronicle that this is a go to place for everybody (I hope) especially for politicians? Do you welcome everybody? Any politically involved visitors come? How is security there when meetings evolve? Any expectations?

    This series of questions is unclear. According to the Mission Local paper, "[Manny's] is not just a cafe, it’s a deliberately designed progressive community meeting place that supports local causes, is politically active, and has a performance… Read more

    Do you allow small dogs?

    Yes

    Do they have a policy on laptop use? Limitations?

    Laptops are welcome until 6pm. Manny's provides two hours of awesome free wifi with a code you receive from the staff.

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    The mission of Manny's to bring people together to promote civic engagement is an important one, perhaps now more than ever.

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