Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Roxanne Cafe

    3.6 (797 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

    Order Roxanne Cafe Takeout or Delivery

    Roxanne Cafe Photos

    Business Info

    ROXANNE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    More like Roxanne Cafe

    Recommended Reviews - Roxanne Cafe

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Photo 1: Montage of images from Roxanne Cafe
    Ed U.

    I think the reason I had never tried this cafe before was because I surmised it was a tourist magnet. After all, it occupies a prime corner location on Powell Street just up the hill from Union Square. The cable car even stops in front, so why wouldn't tourists want to have breakfast here before tackling Fisherman's Wharf? Well, let's just say there were plenty of selfie takers in the place. I waited for a huge family to be seated before the server pointed me to a vacant table for two. I didn't waste much time in deciding what I wanted. First, I ordered the $6 Cafe au Lait (Photo 10) because the house coffee just wouldn't do. It was fine, but the $19 Napa Omelet just didn't sit well with me. I made the selection so I have to take some accountability. Some but not all. I was intrigued by the sautéed apples and brie cheese folded into my eggs. The mushrooms and almonds were more of a question mark, but the cilantro I knew I had to pull that off. It all would've worked better as a crepe with a less opinionated cheese. The eggs came with sourdough toast and red potatoes that could've spent more time on the grill (Photo 9). Decent but not my favorite breakfast. FOOD - 3 stars...a hodgepodge omelet that didn't quite work AMBIANCE -3 stars...pretty standard coffee shop like a mini-Denny's SERVICE - 3 stars...seemed mostly harried by needy customers with accents TOTAL - 3 stars...Roxanne, you don't have to put on the red light RELATED - Exploring Union Square? Here's a collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/0Ikm3DVCe7

    menu
    Joseph C.

    friendly staff, burger def needed more seasoning, for better flavor. fries tasted good. steak and eggs came out good. staff forgot to bring order of french toast out as well. indoor seating area is nice and calm.

    Avocado toast special of the day
    Vivi B.

    I absolutely loved this neighborhood gem Café. Yes it's up a hill from Union Square but it is totally worth it! Service is wonderful. The food is outstanding. Highly recommend!

    Another fine restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Roxane's, San Francisco. A neighborhood gem. been coming here 12 years.
    Peg H.

    We always love coming to Roxanne's Cafe for breakfast. It's been over six years since we've been here. We're in San Francisco for two days before we head off to Hawaii, and today decided to walk to Roxanne's for breakfast. Our favorite person still works here. Consuelo has been here for 23 years. She's always there when we come in, she always greets us with a warm welcoming hug hello. Many hugs I might add. Consuelo always gives us great service. After 23 years, Consuelo remembers us and our names. When she's not busy, she brings us water, coffee refills a plenty and our breakfast and her great conversation. She will always ask how my mom is doing. Always a pleasure seeing Consuelo at Roxanne's Cafe. The potatoes today were delicious.

    Corned beef and hash
    Pablo R.

    By far the best Corned Beef Hash I've ever had. Very unexpected tasty diner. Since it's in the middle of a very touristic area I didn't think much of it till I tried. I strongly recommend it. Service was very nice. Food was super good and prices were very affordable. I even got mimosas! The place inside is very cute too, and if you sit by the window you can see the trolly up and down which adds some entertainment to your breakfast.

    Veggie Benedict
    Amy D.

    Delicious breakfast and the crew and owner do a fantastic job of slinging great food while keeping the energy friendly! I loved my veggie Benedict! Super silky hollandaise sauce and delicious breakfast potatoes! Will eat here again when back in The City!

    This is half of the classic French toast and half of the bacon.  Classic French Toast Bacon

    .... Visited several ago and it was a lot better. We split the classic French toast and bacon. This is half. Poor presentation and blah. $25.00. You be the judge!

    Roxanne grande
    Mo R.

    We came on a busy Sunday but there was no wait which was great. Service was poor however, our waitress did not speak good English and initially brought matcha instead of mocha, even regular coffee didn't come until the food (would have been nice to sip while waiting), no refills on water or coffee. Food was overall better than service. The "Roxanne grande" was very good, pancakes were average but eggs potatoes and bacon were excellent. Lava cake was cooked through, no lava.

    Melissa A.

    My self and my partner were visiting from out of town. let's me just start off with the services was absolutely amazing the lady was very friendly and personable it's felt like a local spot. Alright let's talk about the food I ended up getting a turkey sandwich with avocado. Let just say they are not stingy on their quality of meat and produce. Everything was extremely fresh, the bread was perfect not too hard but not too soft! If you are a local or visiting from out of town you have to try this spot. Please keep in mind that is establishment is small and unfortunately doesn't have a wheelchair accessible.

    Classic Caesar Salad with chicken
    Lucy S.

    I ordered the Caesar salad with chicken and it fell short of what I expected for $22. The lettuce didn't taste very fresh and the dressing tasted mediocre. I think I could have made a better salad by myself. Service was good

    Tony T.

    The staff were great and friendly. Food was good, not great, and decent prices for the area. One of our water glasses was dirty. Yelp showed it was wheelchair accessible (one of reasons for selecting here to try) and actually it was not. No ramp and had a set of 5 steps. Therefore the lower rating today.

    Corn beef sunrise and potatoes

    Two days in a row, it's so good! The first day we ordered oat milk lattes, steak & eggs, eggs Benedict and corn beef sunrise, we ordered the exact same things the next day! It's small but we were seated and served quickly on the week

    Uncooked pancake. I prefer golden brown
    David C.

    Was recommended by our hotel who said they would give us a 10% discount. Waitress said she applied the discount. Brought us the bill with no itemized receipt. Paid the bill and got an itemized email. No discount was received. Ordered pancakes and side of sausage for $23. Could have gotten a combo meal for less with more food. No recommendation from waitress. Very disappointed with service. After getting the pancake home, it was worse than McDonalds. I don't do very many reviews. This place was so bad that I had to do one.

    See all

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nan A.

    Nan A.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 4

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nan A.

    Nan A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    so yummy delicious, the service was amazing, will definitely come again next time we're in town.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nan A.

    Nan A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Melanie F.
    35
    96
    151

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Vanessa J.
    123
    38
    63

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Delicious food and wonderful service! Whenever we stay at our Timeshare on Bush, we look forward to our breakfast here.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nan A.

    Nan A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of El G.
    142
    367
    302

    5 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kika R.
    85
    128
    25

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Shawn K.
    11
    162
    17

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Nan A.

    Nan A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ken J.
    81
    94
    32

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Steven T.
    23
    25
    35

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jenna T.
    1326
    1598
    5121

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joseph P.
    34
    273
    26

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rana R.
    181
    628
    1691

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    Page 3 of 20

    Roxanne Cafe Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Roxanne Cafe

    You might also consider

    Bottega - Parmigiana Di Melanzane

    Bottega

    4.3(1.8k reviews)
    2.5 miMission
    $$$
    Outdoor seating
    Locally owned & operated

    I'm a long time industry professional and I was very impressed by the food at this establishment,…read moreI'm still thinking about it. The wine list isn't great and the cocktails look ok. However, the space is open and very bright with a parklet outside. A little cheesy in a cut way. Service was on point as well.

    One of my favorite spots for pasta in the city. Everything we ordered was so good that I genuinely…read moredon't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. We came for lunch on a Monday and ordered the Caesar salad, calamari, two pastas and the burrata salad, and every single dish was excellent. The pastas in particular were incredible, but even the appetizers and salads were thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. It was one of those meals where everything just worked, and there wasn't a single dish that I wouldn't happily order again. The restaurant itself is also really cute, with a warm and lively atmosphere and charming interior decor. They have outdoor seating as well, which is a nice option when the weather is good. Dinner can get especially busy on Friday nights and weekends, but the energy is part of what makes this place fun. They stay open until midnight, so later in the evening it really starts to feel like a bit of a scene. I would highly recommend Bottega for both lunch and dinner. Great food, great atmosphere and a menu where you can order pretty much anything with confidence. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again and again.

    Photos
    Bottega - Insalata Di Arugula

    Insalata Di Arugula

    Bottega - Inside

    Inside

    Bottega - Inside

    See all

    Inside

    Itria

    Itria

    4.3(453 reviews)
    2.7 miMission

    nice vibe ~ very date nighty…read more * scallop crudo: would order again... good citrus and come w chip garnish * halibut crudo: not as good as scallop but tasted like tomato bev which i liked * rosemary focaccia: nothing special... bread * melanzane a scapece: eggplant dish - actually really liked this cuz it was really crunchy and flavorful and i like eggplant * corn agnolotti: meh it was okay lol i like corn but i don't think this was super good or anything * mafaldine cacio e uova: i didn't even order this. it was my friend's order but it was scrummy and def better than ms corn agnolotti server was amazing tho she was super nice and knowledgeable and accommodating for allergies would go back for cacio e uova

    Really enjoyed our first experience at Itria! Great ambience - perfect for a date night or dinner…read morewith friends. We were seated right on time, and they made a nice gesture acknowledging the birthday in our party. We tried the tasting menu and thought the portions and value were solid. We enjoyed almost every dish, with the oysters being the only disappointment. The sauce used on the scallops was also a little sour, but not a major issue. One thing that could be improved was the pacing and explanation of the dishes. The food runners seemed rushed when describing each dish, and we often couldn't hear them clearly. Our biggest complaint, though, was how cold the restaurant was. The AC was blasting and made it pretty uncomfortable. Otherwise, we loved the food and can't wait to come back!

    Photos
    Itria - Interior

    Interior

    Itria - Glazed Lamb Belly w/ date mostarda, warm panzanella ($45)

    Glazed Lamb Belly w/ date mostarda, warm panzanella ($45)

    Itria - Crochette Di Patate w/ roast pork belly, fermented radish, calabrian chili aioli (3 pc - $25)

    See all

    Crochette Di Patate w/ roast pork belly, fermented radish, calabrian chili aioli (3 pc - $25)

    Luisa's Restaurant

    Luisa's Restaurant

    4.7(185 reviews)
    2.5 miMission

    My friend snagged a same-day reservation at Luisa's Restaurant for Saturday evening. This was…read moresurprisingly easy, considering we were a party of 6. The interior had simple decor and a swirl of little lights across ceiling. For drinks, we shared a bottle of Chianti, which was excellent. We also ordered a few appetizers for the table - Garlic Bread and Buratta. The Garlic Bread wasn't particularly memorable for me, but the Buratta was very tasty with the fresh pesto on top. I loved that most pasta dishes could be prepared with a choice of sauce, and ordered the Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Sauce. This was so tasty and surprisingly filling! My friends all enjoyed their dishes as well, including the Linguini Tuttomare, Penne Gorgonzola, and Chicken Parmigiana. Service was friendly and quick. Would happily return for more!

    Really solid Italian restaurant with surprisingly good gnocchi…read more Caesar salad: 3.5/5. To "anchovy" for my taste. Next time I will ask them to leave out the anchovies or pick a different salad. otherwise the salad was quite good. Spaghetti carbonara: 3.5/5. A solid version of this dish, but not exceptional. Great pasta, nice texture, but the meat could have stood out better. It sort of hid in the shadows. Gnocchi: 4.5/5. Since I make my own gnocchi this is a very high rating from me. Excellent texture and taste for this gnocchi and the vodka sauce complemented it really well. I would definitely have this again.

    Photos
    Luisa's Restaurant
    Luisa's Restaurant - Garlic Bread

    Garlic Bread

    Luisa's Restaurant - ORTOLANA PIZZA

    See all

    ORTOLANA PIZZA

    Pasta Supply - Hot mess spaghetti & meatballs

    Pasta Supply

    4.4(90 reviews)
    2.5 miMission

    TIME: came here around 7:30 on a saturday night, it was pretty packed and there was a queue to be…read moreseated, but if you are not dining in and are just looking to do to go or want to buy the stuff they offer to go then there is a separate line for that. PLACE: the place is pretty small, but there is a good amount of tables and chairs to sit at, great date night spot and i love the vibe of how everything is layered as well FOOD: SOUR CREAM + ONION BURRATA W HOUSE OLIVE OIL CIABATTA - probably one of the best burrata i had paired with ciabatta ever HOT MESS SPAGHETTI + MEATBALLS - super good, al dente, and the meatballs were perfectly seasoned + cooked FUSILLI ALLA VODKA - i got this baked with pesto and four cheese, i usually don't like red sauce but everything made it super good. CHOCOLATE PANNA COTTA - love me some chocolate and the panna cotta was just exquisite in itself OVERALL: amazing place, been wanting to check it out and i'm glad i did

    We had a wonderful experience as a party of 3; Amelia kindly greeted us at the door with menus, and…read morethe way it works is that you get a moment to decide on dishes while the hostess gets your table ready, and you order before walking through the beautiful naturally-lit, high-ceiling restaurant to sit. Amelia recommended one pasta dish per person in the party, to share family style (which ended up working well for us, since we also got three appetizers, and finished the meal with a small amount of yummy leftovers for tomorrow) so that's what we did, along with the starters... We got the "big juicy meatballs with tomato and pancetta," which were incredible; the bread was delicious and certainly is not just a side to the amazing (definitely juicy) herbed tender meatballs. I'd definitely get this again, along with the grilled zucchini with worm salt and mint, which was so flavorful and tasty. We also got the smokey romano beans with fire roasted tomato, which was also really good but just keep in mind the emphasis on the smokey flavor! It wasn't my cup of tea but that's for sure a personal thing. For pastas, I'd rank them in this order: 1. our favorite was today's lasagna du jour, which was mushroom! So delicious, with a crispy cheesy crust, soft tender interior, and an almost caramelized tomato sauce accompanying. 2. Reginette with pork sugo (meat sauce) and spicy turnip greens was next, which had wonderful flavor with the tomato-based sauce and pieces of pork but if you like it slightly softer texture it might not be for you (same with the fusilli; the go-to preparation is aldente!). 3. Fusilli alla vodka with tomato, calabrian chili, cream, basil, and added garlic butter shrimps; this one's sauce felt a little underwhelming and more watery than creamy, and I'm just now realizing that although the menu said four garlic butter shrimp (an extra $7), we only got three. I think I'd come back for the lasagna and/or to buy the pasta from their expansive stock, cook it a bit longer, and serve it covered in a decadent creamy sauce.

    Photos
    Pasta Supply - Store front

    Store front

    Pasta Supply - Sour Cream + Onion Burrata

    Sour Cream + Onion Burrata

    Pasta Supply - Inside restaurant and pasta collection

    See all

    Inside restaurant and pasta collection

    Delfina - pasta

    Delfina

    4.0(2.3k reviews)
    2.2 miMission
    $$$

    Delfina is always 5 stars. The ambiance and the friendly and knowledgeable servers are…read moreunparalleled. The pesto fazzoletti pasta was wonderful - the sauce wasn't too overpowering and the noodles were perfectly al dente. The beef cheek agnolottis were so fun and tender with a hearty sauce. But my goodness ... the porcini pizza was NOT it. When it originally came out, it smelled like I was in the Tenderloin and it was really hard to get over that. Once it cooled down, the smell tampered down but the taste was really "funky". We ate it, but the choices were: 1) eat terrible smelling pizza or 2) lukewarm and still not great tasting pizza. Sorry, but it wasn't a great end to our meal. :(

    4.5/5 Delfina was…read morevery good! The service was standout. My boyfriend and I sat at the bar and our bartender was very attentive without being overbearing and very knowledgeable--he gave thorough, detailed descriptions and recommendations on the wine list and the food menu (beyond what I would've expected). He even replaced my water and apologized after realizing he poured it to the brim, which really wasn't an issue but I appreciated his correction anyway. We ordered the side of wood grilled corn to start, I ordered the malfadine al limone pasta and my boyfriend ordered the spaghetti pomodoro. The wood grilled corn had a nice char to it and we enjoyed the accompanying sauce and cheese on top; however, based on the menu description I was expecting a little more of a Calabrian chili flavor / kick. The pomodoro was good but nothing to write home about, and the malfadine was a bit of a surprise / the highlight! I enjoyed the curly pasta texture and loved the lightness of the sauce paired with the salt flavor and complexity of the salmon roe on top. We love a good dessert but nothing caught our eye on the menu this time, as we don't prefer the soft, creamy desserts like panna cotta (as opposed to something more tangible like a cannoli). Lastly, we also had the following glasses of wine: Verdecchio, Verdeca, Montepulciano, and the Carignan Blend. As someone that loves crisp white wines with high acidity and minerality, I loved the Verdecchio. The Verdeca was refreshing but too light and not fruit forward enough for my preference. We both liked the Carignan, as we like deeper berry flavors, and the Montepulciano was OK (didn't love but didn't dislike). Would definitely love to come back and try some of the other wine varieties and menu options!

    Photos
    Delfina - Inside

    Inside

    Delfina - Mushroom pizza

    Mushroom pizza

    Delfina - Panna cotta

    See all

    Panna cotta

    Arcana - View from the bathroom and more plants for sale

    Arcana

    4.4(278 reviews)
    2.4 miMission
    $$

    I bought out Arcana for a night and it was a hit! The plants and decor are lush. It feels like…read moreyou've left San Francisco and entered a jungle. I love the wood tables and the steps that lead you to a private room upstairs. The space is amazing and attendees loved it. They have a photo booth too. Staff are wonderful! Thank you, Naz and Ife! Amazing bartenders. They were so friendly, attentive, and personable. Many attendees said they came to the event particularly because they love Arcana. It's conveniently located near BART and multiple bus lines and some Lyft bike docks. I cannot recommend Arcana enough! It's great for date night, girls' night, corporate meetups, and more. It's welcoming and inclusive and the food and drinks are delicious and strong. Will be back!

    Clearly says 9:30pm for the cover/ticket charge. I am uploading this at 9:19pm, but the whole…read moreinteraction started maybe 10 minutes prior. Charging the $10 event fee on discretion before the posted event start time seems... shady? illegal? My two friends got in a few minutes before with no cover. I was dealing with a bike lock while they went in. We were not there for the event but rather as volunteers from the weekly cleanup refuse crew in the Mission. You get perks as a thank-you for doing your part in making the City a cleaner place. We had just had a lovely time at another participating business (Beehive) and planned on Arcana being our final stop. Thankfully I was able to use the restroom without a fee, with my gear held up outside by the security team. While waiting in the restroom line, I told a staff member about all this, and the worker seemingly went up to the front to find out what's going on. The line took a few minutes, my friends also bumped into me, and I told them I'd likely wait for them outside the business post-restroom while they finished their wine. Already reported to the Mayor's Office. Maybe I'll add BBB. Should be honest and equitable! Four out of 200+ reviews by me have been one star, so I rarely share negativity. It's all rather unfortunate as other visits here went off without an issue. I warned a group of four about all this while I waited out front, and after talking to the front door folks, they left and thanked me for the advice. Please be careful if you visit here. . . .

    Photos
    Arcana - Downstairs

    Downstairs

    Arcana
    Arcana

    See all

    Roxanne Cafe - italian - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...