This is from my experience in mid-January. Unless this is like... the ONLY food spot nearby or you are STARVING... I don't recommend... First off, why am I paying 10 dollars for a thin slice of bread w a THIN layer of avocado spread (which frankly seems store bought) and a fried egg???? It was actually one of the worst dishes I've ever had. I was not able to finish it. Also the mango drink is fine but like... this is just Frooti (the Indian drink) with ice... And service was pretty bad as well. I feel bad saying this but they really need to work through some things. Two people were working the day I went. One of the girls was definitely new to the job and the other girl kept getting annoyed that she was messing things up. I understand frustrations, but when you have customers, interactions should remain professional. Also, we were the only people in the cafe, yet it took definitely 20-30 minutes for them to make my friend's bagel because they forgot about her order. read more

Marcel - Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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An incredibly poor experience. We ordered about an hour ago and only about half of our food has arrived. To be fair, the food that we did get was ok. The service is beyond terrible. Never again. read more

They are in their soft opening stages. Good to have another eatery establishment. Before this was Tabaita's that was around for two year and the longest tenant was Baker of Paris which was great neighborhood friendly. I happened to see a sign early in morning about Lobster Spaghetti which made me think maybe I should give this place a try then for an unique dish, I don't eat often. The meal was good to have for lunch. I enjoyed it. It is nice to have another Chinese restaurant nearby since the one by 19th and Taraval closed. At least I think it's Chinese or if not sorry I can't tell. Maybe it's French with breakfast items and lunch. Last time they advertised a ham and cheese sandwich . With a name like Marcel I thought it would be French, but since they are tinkering with their menu and opening hours we will see if they can keep this spot open. I am looking forward to see how this restraint will progress and if they can find their footing. read more

Marcel - Take out box - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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You know it's a Summer San Francisco day in late October when the San Francisco Sunset Strip is hot and sunny. Walking down Taraval street towards the beach there a few restaurants and shops which have great food and drinks. On my Sunset Strip stroll on Taraval street I ran into a place which has only been open for a month and serves food , desserts and coffee. I thought it was flower shop from the outside looking in. So I decided to check it out. Walking inside Marcel felt so refreshing .The layout had flowers and plants surrounding the entire place felt very harmonious. The decor has roses on the walls and around the windows along with plants planted inside around Marcel. They have lots of tables and seats inside. Since it's still Pumpkin season I decided to try their Pumpkin Spice latte with almond milk. It was delicious and not too sweet and it had a smooth taste. I decided to try their croissant and it was tasty with some almond filling inside but it was pretty flakey like some in SF. Come to Marcel it's a good vibe. Next time I will have to try the drink pot over called Panama Geisha and the Vancouver Swiss Water Decaf also known as the Ice drip. Get a coffee to stay awake at "Marcel "and grab flaking croissants and other bake goods they "sell" you can feel the fresh plant and flower rose "smell"it's located on Taraval on the same block of KFC and "Taco Bell" The Pumpkin latte has never tasted more " smoother" has an international items names like the Panama Geisha and Drip Ice from" Vancouver "this is the new spot and I am the "approver" of the croissant flake test with my special routine and "maneuver " read more

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Was running some early morning errands nearby and saw this cute cafe around the corner and decided to get breakfast here and was decently surprised! Arrived around 9am and the restaurant was empty and decided to grab a seat instead of takeout. Seated immediately and was brought over the menu and a glass of water. The ambiance was sort of laid back and chill. The interior of the cafe had simple and contemporary European flair along with a bed of roses that lined the walls; very cool! Service was quick, helpful and attentive. I ordered: 1) Mom's Breakfast Plate(8/10) - I know it is just eggs and bacon, but it was executed really well! The portions to price ratio is a great deal in the city! For $11, you get 2 over-easy eggs, 1 slice of white toast(cut into 2), 5-6 slices of American bacon, 2-3 slices of breakfast ham and 2 scoops of potato salad! The American bacon was cooked really well, just the right amount of crunch and bite, without it being burnt or hard. Eggs were cooked to perfection and ham was savory. Overall an awesome breakfast plate if you like ham/bacon or are looking for something protein packed for the morning. A suggestion to the owner would be to possibly give a small side of grape/cherry tomatoes to add some freshness and acidity to balance the savory and fattiness of the bacon and ham. I wouldn't even mind paying a $1 or so more for that inclusion. 2) Black Diamond Latte(8.8/10) - One of the better drinks that I've had so far this year! I opted for oak milk and asked for "lightly sweet" and it was just perfect. The drink had a slight nutty and earthly undertone along with the creamy oatmilk; really enjoy the drink! At first I thought it was black sesame, but was told by the waitress that it was charcoal infused and/or activated coconut; which was very interesting to learn. Would come back for this drink again when I'm in the area! *For milk options, they have: oat milk, almond milk, 2% and lactose free milk* As I was leaving, I saw that the table behind me had ordered the Avocado Prosciutto Tartine and the portion size was big for that dish too; will have to come back to try that as well! Definitely recommend coming here if in the area for brunch/lunch! read more

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Woah, what a cute new place! I mourn the loss of Tabita's, but am happy Marcel moved in and kept a neighborhood coffee place going! The vibe here is very airy and cute - lots of flowers decorating the space, creating a very warm and welcoming area. I came in to get a quick coffee and was enthralled at their drip coffee set up. Evidently for the caffeine die-hards, you can get a flight of coffee using the cool equipment they have. And, it's stronger than your usual coffee! Staff were very friendly. read more

date & time: saturday october 11, 2025 @ noon matcha date: the husband vibe: groups in white fox crop pink & grey sports bra & shorts set decor: french inspired cafe service: nice Imbibe: creme matcha total: $7 read more

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Lovely new place! We had the Mom's Breakfast Plate, the Valley Prosciutto Croissant and the Apple Pie. The eggs, bacon and prosciutto were really good. The croissant was golden and flaky, while soft inside, and the apple pie crust was just perfectly buttery. The vibe was relaxing and the service was kind and attentive. And just like that it became one of my go-to places for breakfast, brunch or lunch! read more

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I couldn't figure out what was worse, the food or the bad service. The gal working the counter was not very personable and felt like she was put out to serve us. We came in for a simple breakfast and they couldn't even make fried eggs as an option. They only offered poached eggs and when they came out, they were basically hard boiled eggs on toast. Flavorless to say the least. Never offered to make it right, never checked on us or offer water. Would not recommend!! read more

A very delightful place on the corner of Taravel and 21st. It's primarily a coffee shops but with some very substantial brunch selections. My wife ordered the avocado toast with egg and a Procuitto Croissant. I ordered the Egg and Bacon bagel and the yogurt bowl with fruit and nuts. We shared the croissant and the yogurt bowl We enjoyed everything . My one suggestion is to either use stronger coffee or a bit more coffee in the Mocha. But - I still enjoyed it. The place has a bit of a romantic flare. It would be a nice place for afternoon tea. The staff person was very nice as well. And our dishes came out in a reasonable amount of time - though 1 at a time. It's a very nice little place. read more

My friend and I were looking forward to trying Marcel this morning. We were there at about 10:30. There was one customer in the bakery. We went up to the counter at looked at the menu, decided what me wanted and waited to order. There was no one to take our order. We waited and waited and we called out but no one came. The one customer said maybe they're on break. We waited and called out for over 10 minutes. We left. read more

Great place to have coffee or lunch, new Cafe with good food and service at 1101 Taraval St. Staff are very nice and they serve great gourmet coffee. Try it you will like it. read more

Love the red velvet cloud latte! From the drink to the cup, everything matches! It's like drinking a not very sweet, and milky red velvet cake! read more

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Counter server was somewhere between indifferent and hostile when I was the only customer there one morning. Very weird experience. Also, they serve everything in a disposable cup, even if you are sitting there to work. Has potential, but needs improvement for me to return. read more

You need to try this! A lovely well priced breakfast. Excellent coffee and friendly service. Let's give them some business.

very disappointed on their quite water down beverages - the coffee has no flavor or aroma at all. the iced drink was completely disaster as in the lack of both milk and coffee taste. it tasted like syrup and water. the staff who was both cashier and barista lack of knowledge and customer service. will not return. read more

Service is great! They are so sweet and the decoration is very cute. Definitely recommend for brunch.

I just ordered a latte to go and it is delicious! The staff were so friendly and the fool looked so tasty. I'm looking forward to having brunch or lunch there. Lovely cafe; very European. read more