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    Mercury Cafe

    3.9 (377 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    benedict breakfast
    Samantha W.

    Such a cute cafe!! the books, the posters, the music, the people reading and playing board games and talking is so amazing. We shared this breakfast for two people with some coffee and the service was so kind and speedy. owner nick was there to greet us and make sure we were doing well. will go back soon to try one of their fresh scones!

    Benjamin C.

    Mercury Cafe Spending the Sunday morning working on some projects with a couple friends. Found this cute little coffee shop on the corner. There didn't seem to be any outlets and the wi-fi wasn't the fastest, but it was still a great place to meet up for coffee and get some work done! I got the Weekend Brunch (14.50): Egg McMercury with organic yellow potatoes roasted with garlic, rosemary, and extra virgin olive oil and a Vanilla Latte (4.50). The weekend brunch was really filling, the potatoes were very flavorful and the Egg McMercury was fantastic. The combination of bread, cheese, tomato, and egg made for a filling and tasty meal! Don't usually drink coffee, but the vanilla latte was too good to pass up. I finished the latter within minutes of getting it! Glad the group chose this place to meet!

    Avocado Toast
    Lety C.

    Charming neighbourhood coffee with a very homie atmosphere. The coffee is excellent - espresso uses high quality beans and machine. It's a pay at the cashier spot and service was quite good. The avocado toast was really great (good proportion avocado vs bread and well seasoned. Their house special breakfast was also delicious with their house biscuit. Cool vibe

    Latte - whole milk * food ig: @eat_with_lily
    Lily L.

    lovely neighborhood cafe! They sometimes have live music, and the staff members are friendly too and give super adorable latte art. I'd say the quality of coffee isn't the best, but I very much adore the ambiance :)

    Avocado Toast with Bacon
    Jessica H.

    A long wait but definitely worth it--more so for the food than drinks. Seemed to have only one person working the counter. My sister got the iced latte that was very milky. A friend got the iced mocha which was a lot better. I had the lemon ginger tea which needed more ginger...We got the avocado toast with bacon and it was really yummy! Also came with lemon to sprinkle on top of my toast. Friend got the tuna melt and devoured that. Waited about 15-20 minutes for everything but would definitely come back.

    Cappucino
    Alice S.

    What a neighborhood gem! The scones here are some of the best I've ever had. Don't sleep on it, because I've seen these scones sell out as early as ~9:30am on multiple occasions. I recommend coming here to order an egg McMercury for a casual brunch, visit Wednesday evenings for live jazz, enjoy the outdoor seating on a sunny day, or simply to enjoy an utterly delicious scone.

    Fresh warm Scones!!!
    Jo Y.

    I stayed at an AB&B near the Mercury cafe for three days. I wanted breakfast and coffee and tried this place. It's eclectic and cozy inside. It wasn't overwhelming crowded, which is so refreshing!! I became completely obsessed with the fresh blueberry lemon and mixed berry scones during my stay in the neighborhood. I was still in east coast time so I would usually be the first one there when the scones were still hot! Absolutely amazing. I got them every morning for my family. I also got a Big City(?) coffee which was bold, strong and delightful! Here I am, a month later still thinking about those scones.

    Piano inside
    Annabelle R.

    Visited on a Saturday afternoon in August 2021, and had a great experience. We were specifically looking for a place that we could easily find seating and with free wifi for our laptops, and Mercury Cafe fit the bill and went beyond. There was ample seating available both inside and outside, even with a good number of customers already there when we arrived. No problems connecting to wifi, PW available at the register, and speed is decent. I liked that they had both coffee items and beer on the menu, as me and my friend wanted different things. I ended up getting hot chocolate, and it was delicious... served hot and slightly foamy at the top, tasted fresh and not too sweet, but definitely chocolatey, was perfect! There was no wait for service, and the employees were all friendly and helpful. We didn't feel rushed even though we stayed till closing time. And what a cute cafe overall!!! By the way, it's only street parking around the area, but neither of us had trouble finding a spot nearby (again, on a Saturday). I ended up parking less than 2 blocks away, on Laguna/Page Street (3 hour limit, but free, no meter).

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    Olivia E.

    This café is a great place to take a break from the busy nature of Hayes Valley. It has a humble yet very charming small-business atmosphere with a lot of urban personality. My server was kind and accommodating, bringing a napkin dispenser to my table and making this delicious warm turkey sandwich (well, twice as much as you see here, I ate the other half). The rest of the staff were equally friendly and made me feel so welcome. I'm definitely coming back!

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    Best strawberry scone EVER. Love the vibes too. And they have a piano!

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    Limoncello

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    0.9 mi
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    Wow! In a bit of a rush and was in need of something quick as take-out. Pleasantly surprised by the…read moreMafioso. Amazing quality of freshcut meats and a very hefty sandwich. Ordered and walked out in the span of 10 min. Very italian deli with tiramisus and cannolis. Tons of italian snacks and puff pastries, and a convenient location to pickup anything from beers/wines to premade cannoli shells and gelato. One thing to note is you cannot customize the sandwich, not sure about the pizzas, which smelled delicious. They only make speciality sandwiches on their menu, but surely can't go wrong with any of the choices. They're packed with a sizeable amount of meat as well as greens. The half was enough to fill me up and they were kind enough to wrap them separately.

    my friends and I stopped by for sandwiches at limoncello after seeing all the rave about it online…read more there were so many options and we were also excited to see the deli was actually part of a larger italian grocery store and grabbed some italian sodas too! we were a bit disappointed by the sandwiches themselves- for $18, we felt that the proportions were a bit off. it still tasted great and ingredients were high quality, but there was a monstrous amount of meat and lettuce so it was hard to get any of the other flavors. the portions were huge though, which is a plus. overall, the store was very cute, clean, and seemed like it stocked authentic italian ingredients. the service was pretty quick since we just ordered at the counter, and they are all very friendly.

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    Entrance is so cute
    Entrance is so cute
    Siciliano Sandwich and Goodfella Sandwitch
    Siciliano Sandwich and Goodfella Sandwitch
    CANNOLI 3X PACK

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    Deli Board

    4.3
    (2k reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Best sandwich i've ever had in my life . Owner is super chill . Must visit when in the cityread more

    To treat yourself or not treat yourself to a $20+ sandwich, why the f not! I came here with a yelp…read morefriend to try a couple of things on their menu and it did not disappoint. We didn't really wait as we came early, but usually wait times can range from 40 minutes to an hour and a half depending on when you go. Do not go after 2 pm as they will probably not serve you as they close at 3 pm. I ordered the following sandwiches: +49er (corned beef, pastrami, brisket, white american cheese, cherry peppers, cole slaw, 1000 island, Board sauce, french roll - $24) - I found this to be tasty, but super rich. I wish there was more cole slaw or something more acidic to cut all of this meat. +Armando (turkey, bacon, avocado, cheddar cheese, sprouts, pepperoncini blend, mayo, Board sauce, garlic french roll - $22) - I loved this so much. The turkey bacon avocado combo is a God send and the garlic french roll is the cherry on top. +Allison (pastrami, corned beef, cheddar, provolone, pepperoncini blend, cole slaw, 1000 island, cleveland brown mustard, french roll - $24) - I liked this more than the 49er sandwich as it had more cole slaw, but I would order some mick sauce on the side to pack more of a punch. You could possibly share a sandwich as they are packed with protein, but if you are really hungry or are used to eating whole ass sandwiches to yourself, you should just indulge on a whole one.

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    Inside
    Inside
    Chairman's corner (from left to right): thweethead, RLMB (02/2026)
    Chairman's corner (from left to right): thweethead, RLMB (02/2026)
    Mick

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    Mick
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    4.3
    (564 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    This is probably the only place where the sandwiches don't taste like the store's essence…read more I mean, don't get me wrong, a store's essence from any given deli/liquor store definitely adds unique character to the sandwich and sometimes I want that in a sandwich. But when you want a sandwich that only tastes like its ingredients, Irving Subs is the spot. Their Dutch crunch is famous for being fresh and actually crunchy. Their lettuce is shredded but fresh and crispy. The salt content is just enough to bring out the flavors. And the overall composition of their sandwiches are very well proportioned. You're not getting skimped, but you're also not biting into a mouthful of a packet of deli meat. They definitely know what they are doing. Service is good and ambiance is a small humble shop on the corner of 12th Ave.

    Wait did I really just order a sub two days in a row? Before this, my last visit was prepandemic…read more It's been that long! The subs are so good and fairly priced. Mr.Happy is my favorite thus far. It's packed with fresh ingredients and enough to feed one hungry Mr or Mrs. You'll sure be happy after this meal. What's even better is that they have a dining area next next door. It's clean and filled with games if you just wanna hang out.

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    The   Turkey Bacon  Avocado  Lettuce Tomato    Pure awesome
    The Turkey Bacon Avocado Lettuce Tomato Pure awesome
    Turkey, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato on Gluten free bread. Yummy.
    Turkey, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato on Gluten free bread. Yummy.
    Giant's Sub (left) 
 Fratellino (right)
 with Potato Salad
 Yum :)

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    Giant's Sub (left) Fratellino (right) with Potato Salad Yum :)

    Mercury Cafe - coffee - Updated June 2026

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