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    Robin's Cafe

    4.3 (108 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Incredible local and family owned cafe. I love coming here, they always make me feel welcome. The staff and owners are great, and food is really high quality with great ingredients and unique sandwich ideas! Love the sliders =) Coffee is delicious. Vibe is awesome. Great place to work and hang out for a bit.

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    Vicki A.

    Wandered into this cute cafe for a matcha latte to go and ended up sitting down to enjoy the tastiest steak sandwich and a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie, too! The ambiance was Insta-worthy, the service was friendly and prompt. Cookies were just out of the oven and the sandwich was made to order with an amazing pepper sauce, fresh greens, melted mozzarella (or a choice of cheddar) and tender steak. I spoke to Enrique who said they bake everything fresh and the bread for the sandwiches is ordered from Panorama everyday. Love that it was chewy inside and crispy on the outside but not enough to give you roof rakers. A neighborhood gem.

    Roasted Chipotle Steak Sandwich
    Ravuth L.

    Robin's Cafe is an absolute gem cafe in the mission district. It is very spacious and the staff is very friendly. I always get either the Chipotle steak or Pork Belly sandwich. Both of these sandwiches are very tasty, meaty, crunchy, and i highly recommend! I'm not a big eater, but dare i say, I could eat two in one seating. It's close to Dolores park as well, so you can even stop by to grab a sandwich before heading to the park.

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    Patricia H.

    I always drive by this coffee shop and never have time to stop by, until last weekend. I was meeting a friend and we're deciding we're to meet, I remember this place since we were going to Dolores Park afterwards. The place was not busy, a couple of people outside/inside. Plenty of seat+tables in the back since they share the space with ODC The service was quick, informative, & pleasant. The food was quiet flavorful and quiet delicious. Presentation was on point Coffee was good, I had a drip and my fiend had a cappuccino and he quiet liked it. It was an overall wonderful experience. I would come back in I find myself in the neighborhood again. Would recommend.

    Matcha latte
    Victor C.

    What I got: Green Matcha Latte w/half&half and honey Avocado toast as listed on menu I had a great time, this meal was delicious! For $15 it's a high price but the quality and presentation were phenomenal. I thoroughly enjoyed sipping the foamy goodness of the latte while I did business on my phone. Mmm that was the best latte I've had all year!! I loved this meal! The toast was crunchy around the edge, soft in the center, well buttered too. The 'cado was tasty, no wrongdoings to be found. Likewise with the hardboiled eggs. The salt topping was so good! Service was fast too! I sat down at 10:32am and had my meal served by 10:40am. Big props these people are working hard!! If it's like this a second and third time, five stars for you!!

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    Helen L.

    The roasted mushroom sandwich. Those are shimeji mushrooms (im guessing), stringy mushrooms. Hosin sauce was a bit much. Will try to ask for no hosin sauce. Avocado was really good as well as their bread that was crunchy and held everything together. The side salad was good (always good to have greens). Next time try their hot chocolate made themselves. Nice place to hang out using the ODC lobby. Sunny outside too.

    Roasted chipotle steak sandwich
    Bella L.

    Great place for lunch with tasty sandwiches. My work ordered Robin's Cafe for lunch and it was a solid spot for a filling meal. I ordered the roasted chipotle steak sandwich, which also came with a side salad tossed in a simple vinaigrette. It was a pretty large portion of food for the price, which I believe was $15. The steak sandwich had plenty of sauce in it, and it gave just the right amount of kick. The bread was very soft and toasted just right, and the steak itself was amazing. It fell apart as soon as I bit into it and the proportions of all the fillings in the sandwich were great. I also ordered a cinnamon morning bun, but wasn't given that unfortunately. They ended up giving a chocolate chip cookie, which was good, but not what I wanted. Overall, Robin's Cafe is pretty tasty with large and filling meals. Sad that I wasn't able to try the cinnamon morning bun, but hopefully next time I'm able to.

    Matcha latte in Robin's cafe is soooo good!
    Shell J.

    I love this little gem next to ODC. In between dance classes I usually sit next to the window sipping the matcha latte made with oak milk and having a piece of zucchini bread, while people watching... it has become a thing as I really love the food and drink made by people who care. Part of reasons I am always there are the staff. They know what I want and they always put on big smiles when I step in. Isn't that like homecoming?!

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    Ed U.

    Sometimes I stroll on Shotwell just because it feels like the most genteel street in the Mission with all those Victorians and low-key businesses like the Timbuk2 outlet and of course, Shotwell's Bar. Robin's just caught my eye because I didn't expect a cafe on this street. I was wondering if there was a weight ceiling for customers because I saw several skinny people walk in, but then it dawned on me it was part of the OCD Theater. Dancers, y'know. Oh good, there are people with normal appetites in here, too. I've come here a couple of times, and I just don't get the warm fuzzies. Funny thing is that my visits were months apart, but I had similar experiences. Both times, I ordered the $3.85 Cafe au Lait (photo: http://bit.ly/2J2fCCh) and the $5.50 Fruit Bowl, a mix of blueberries, strawberries, and banana slices. Both times they yelled my coffee order out loud for me to pick up, and both times they made me pick up my fruit bowl at the same time. I juggled holding both items on my way back to a table. So what was the point of giving me a number? The coffee was decent enough, but they got overly creative in serving their fruit. The first time was in a convenient bowl (photo: http://bit.ly/2JmEweU), and now they awkwardly place it in a skinny jar where the blueberries fly out if you don't maneuver the spoon carefully enough (photo: http://bit.ly/2JkE0hH). The laptoppers pretty much take over all the remaining real estate in here. So much for comfy-cozy. COFFEE/FRUIT - 3 stars...middling coffee, fruit in an unfriendly container AMBIANCE - 2.5 stars...clean though sterile and crowded SERVICE - 2 stars...come and get it TOTAL - 3 stars...I wonder if Batman has a cafe RELATED - Milling about in the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2NHtst6

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    Best avocado toast in SF. Delicious. Little pricey but it's what you'd expect for SF.

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    Great place. I would often come for their hazelnut latte or mocha. Their grilled cheese sandwich and BLT are also pretty great.

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    quick service and delicious sliders! i also had one of the fresh-pressed orange juices and it was yummy and refreshing

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    Ingredients

    Ingredients

    4.9
    (91 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    We were in the city visiting, found ourselves near Diamond Heights around dinner time, found this…read moreplace Ingredients on Yelp. High ratings, few reviews, but we were adventurous and decided to try it, glad we did. Ingredients is on a corner, looked relatively new from the outside LED "Open" sign prominent in the window. Once we walked in, however, we entered a different world from what we were expecting. Luxurious mustard seats, lots of tables for four, seating with high gray bench banquettes, reminding me of a 70s tune ("Diamonds in the back..."); retro vibe elegantly done with modern lighting and sconces. Not cheesy by any stretch, but in a neighborhood place you could wear sweats or a suit to eat at. Our waiter was Jackie, an enthusiastic young man who seemed like he wasn't just there to wait on tables. Throughout the evening he was easy to chat with while being knowledgeable about his food he served without being condescending. He made someone unfamiliar with the menu feel new-to-us dishes weren't going to be an experiment. We ordered the beet salad, the 8 ounce hamburger with fries, the mushroom risotto, and on Jackie's recommendation the Nepal BBQ ribs. In the meantime they served us house made brioche buns-warm, soft, delicate and chewy, flaky; reminded me of Texas Roadhouse buns, but far better. Served with a little olive oil and balsamic in a separated dish, you could eat them plain and enjoy the craftsmanship of baked excellence. We wanted more but in retrospect we would've been filled up with brioche and not enjoyed the meal. Tough choice. The roasted beet salad, served with shaved fennel, a beet balsamic jus, and an apple-citrus slaw that was fresh, sweet with hints of citrus offset by the fennel so it wasn't cloyingly sweet. The textures were enjoyable-the softness of the beets with the crunch of the fennel slaw, we anxiously cleaned the plate! Next came the risotto and the burger. What was enjoyable was the mushroom risotto-a refreshing presentation of toothsome Arborio, creamy yet firm, interplaying with a variety of mushrooms that immediately became one of the better risotto we've had, texturally excellent, not one note like most risotto, it came out hot but not searing; deft hands created a concoction that kept us going back for more. The burger was simple, cooked medium, but one of the best we've had in a very long time. We should qualify the burger as a cheeseburger as we were given a choice- bleu cheese or cheddar, we chose the bleu cheese and it was a good choice, just the right amount complimenting the veggies that came with burger. Oh, the fries-skinny, perfectly fried they stayed equally crunchy from first to last, served in a mini fry basket that was cute but it also showed they meant business, these fries were better than that Irish fast food place, and aren't they the iconic standard of French fries? IMO Ingredients is now the new standard. They were served with house made ketchup, excellent with or without. The ribs came last originally accompanied by a Mac and cheese but since we ordered risotto they served the ribs separately with a slaw. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone, but a little more savory than sweet , served with just enough sauce to accompany the ribs without being messy, easy enough to eat using knife and fork, the kicker was a hint of five spice, subtle enough if it's in your background, but not an annoyance if it's not. Flavorful, hearty, filling, delicious, We ended our meal with a homemade "apple pie," a creation made of thinly sliced apples, perhaps poached, with cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, along with fresh fruit, and a yummy scoop of "creamy"mango sorbet. Lots of surprising good vibes-no crust, all apple, not heavy; the mix of spices played well with each other; mango sorbet wasn't icy like sorbets tend to be, the fresh fruits added a touch of freshness to the dish that could have been sweet-centric, but not. A delicate yet satisfying end to a delicious meal. We met the chef, Sok, at the end of our meal, who had his culinary training n Kathmandu and expanded his repertoire in his world travels. He definitely knows how to elevate a good meal, and his Nepal and French influences add an understated flair to what he cooks. Sok takes tremendous pride in what he presents to the diner, evidenced by who he hires, and how each dish is presented. Dining in Ingredients is gratifying, from the dining room to the staff to the dishes themselves. More people should give Ingredients a try, a gem of a neighborhood find, a rarity in SF! Thank you so much, we have a new favorite restaurant!

    Went here on a friend's recommend and it was DELICIOUS! They started us out with some rolls and had…read moregreat service. We reserved a table on open table although dining early it wasn't too busy yet. We started with the momos and loved them. The spice was nice! My husband got the catch of the day and really enjoyed it! It was one of the specials. I chose the hanger steak with mashed potatoes . This used to be the "carne asada" and it was soooo yummy. I loved the chimichuri sauce. It was a great date night spot tucked in Noe valley.

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    Trestle

    4.4
    (1.4k reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    10/10 experience. My boyfriend treated me to a birthday dinner here, and it was a very memorable…read moreand delicious prix fixe meal. When we went, Trestle was doing a summer menu series. We just made it in time to try out their corn-themed menu! The best part about Trestle was coming with my partner, as the 2 of us were able to order everything on the menu to try! Our dinner consisted of: -Corn soup: one of my favorites from this menu! The corn soup tasted very light and very sweet. Could have licked the bowl on this one. -Caesar salad with cornbread croutons (I repeat - CORNBREAD CROUTONS!!!) -Corn risotto with shrimp: tasted like jambalaya to me -Cornflake-crusted salmon -Pork chop with elote: my second favorite. I usually do not like eating pork, but the way Trestle cooked this pork was insane. I imagined that they used a sous vide, because the meat was so juicy and tender. -Olive oil cake with corn cream -Rich brownie and caramel corn cluster - topped with a birthday candle, so I could make a wish! Customer service was great. Trestle really made us feel like guests of honor, and they were thrilled that we chose Trestle to celebrate my 30th. What I found so cute was that the waiter gave us a guest book to sign! I would come back again in a heartbeat.

    Took family to Trestle as first dinner of SF vacation. Wanted an exceptional yet quintessential SF…read morerestaurant. Trestle did not disappoint. Food was amazing and staff were so welcoming. When the manager heard my 9 year old thought theirs was the best pasta she ever had, the chef Danielle came out to meet. We had a great memorable dinner. Food: 5+ Service: 5 Ambiance: 5 Value: 5+

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    Nopa

    4.2
    (5.7k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$

    Nopa was one of those dinners that felt thoughtful from start to finish--strong execution, great…read moreservice, and a few dishes that really stood out. Came with a few friends later in the evening on Sunday as a walk-in and was seated within about 30 minutes. We started with the duck egg shakshuka, which was excellent. Rich without feeling heavy, with great texture throughout. The bread was perfect for scooping everything up, and our server brought us more after we finished the first round--a small but appreciated touch. The Yaya's fried chicken had great flavor, but at $33, it felt a little underwhelming for what you get. Well-seasoned and enjoyable, just not as memorable as the rest of the meal. The pork chop was the standout and easily one of the best I've had recently. Corn was in season, and the pairing worked beautifully. The pork was cooked perfectly and consistently flavorful throughout. The meal reminded me a bit of Liholiho, so I naturally compared the two. Based on my most recent visits, Nopa takes the win right now. Similar energy and style of food, but Nopa felt more consistent overall, with phenomenal service to match. Would absolutely come back, especially for the pork chop and shakshuka

    FYI: definitely make a reservation and if you're looking for a more quiet dining experience, maybe…read moremake it for one of their outside tables this place was recommended to us by a bunch of bay area natives so we figured we should try it out at least once. WHAT WE GOT: duck egg shakshuka, salmon crudo, bread & butter, tagliatelle, grilled broccoli, apricot tart PROS: good lord the flavor of some of these dishes was insanely good and you could really taste the freshness of the ingredients. my favorite of the night was probably the shakshuka, but that's just cause i'm a tomato gal and i love a good dippable dish. the grilled broccoli was also super lemony which balanced out the heaviness of the tagliatelle nicely and complimented it nicely. service was top notch, our table was literally never dirty because of how often they came by to clear things away or wipe things down. overall good experience. CONS: now ok...once again i know this is san francisco but if i'm paying $21 for a shakshuka, i'm expecting it to be at least enough food to feed maybe 4 people. imagine my surprise when this dish came out and the shakshuka was sitting in a bowl that was about the size of a candle jar lid....and like 2 pieces of bread. i'm sorry for $21????? that's criminal. as good as all the food was, NOPA felt like a one time deal for me because i quite literally can't justify the price to portion size ratio. also it was so incredibly loud in there, i could barely hear my husband talk from across the table. those tables are packed TIGHT.

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    Rise Over Run

    Rise Over Run

    3.8
    (261 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Views, and drinks were amazing. The host was very welcoming but we had reservations at 9:45 and sat…read morethere for 15 minutes before my fiancee decided to go inside and order our drinks at the bar. The waitress finally brought by water and then left. At around 10:15 my fiancee went back inside to let them know we wanted to order food, the waitress still never came, the bartender decided to come out and take our order herself and you could tell she was not happy. We also had 4 drinks all together 2 for me 2 for my fiancee and the bartender tried telling him we couldn't order more than 3 drinks in an hour, 2 drinks with dinner seems pretty normal. The waitress then came back around 10:20 to tell us they were closing soon. Overall an okay experience. If they could get better servers and bartenders it would be a great location, amazing food and views. I also won't forget to mention the host was very very nice and even offered us blankets when it got windy.

    I came by for brunch and was really impressed by everything from the food to the service to the…read moreambiance. Avocado Toast can be pretty boring, but honestly, it's not hard when they do it right. Their eggs were well made, their sourdough was perfectly crispy and the true star were the perfectly whipp'd avocados (yes, the avocados were perfect). We also shared the chicken and waffles, and honestly, the chicken was so juicy and went great with the slightly sweet and surprisingly (and pleasantly) not strong sauce. The service and food came at a perfect pace made the experience even better. Not too fast and not too slow. The rooftop was nice too. Service and Food just right. 10/10 honestly.

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    View of the indoor seating area
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    Chicken and waffles + mushroom omelet at rise over run
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    Wildseed

    Wildseed

    4.5
    (1.8k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    I first visited Wildseed a few months ago, and while the food was fantastic, the service truly made…read morethe experience unforgettable. Daniel took care of us and recommended a pasta that ended up being one of the best dishes we had. His thoughtful recommendations, genuine hospitality, and warm personality elevated the entire evening and made it a truly memorable experience. We came back last night and were so excited to see Daniel again! He remembered us, made us feel incredibly welcome, and crafted an absolutely delicious lychee cocktail. Highly recommend Wildseed for both the amazing food and exceptional hospitality. A special shout-out to Daniel for always going above and beyond!

    The kitchen here deserves 5 stars, but the floor service dragged the experience down…read more The food was absolute perfection! We loved the mushroom taco, an incredible blend of flavors and textures. The beetroot appetizer was a brilliant, tasty idea. Sitting outdoors in the great weather was a bonus, though the indoor ambiance looks wonderful too. Unfortunately, our waitress was completely uninterested and slow. It felt like she didn't care about any tables in her section, to the point where I actually had to walk up to the reception just to get a water refill. Big kudos to the chefs for carrying the restaurant! I'd definitely give this spot another shot (or at least try their other locations and hope they have friendly staff)

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    Heirloom tomato bruschetta
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