What a gem of a space! I'd visited Alimentari Aurora in Potrero before (although I've never gotten their sandwiches), but Studio Aurora by the same guy is a much more lounge-able spot for lunch. I came on a weekday and there were people working remotely, catching up over lunch, etc. The guy working there when I visited was from Fault Radio who I gathered is a partner of the space. He was super nice and it felt really nice to support a local neighborhood spot. For food, we tried the DDD panino (mortadella, pistachio mint pesto, pickled onions, jalapenos, fennel, arugula, cheddar on a baguette) and one of their specials (chili garlic roast beef on a kaiser roll). They were such contrasting sandwiches (one crusty baguette sandwich, one soft pilllow-y kaiser roll sandwich) but both so good! We also tried their curry wurst which was a fun warm snack on the side. All of the food felt really high quality and creative and I'm already excited to try more! read more

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Cool sandwich spot in the Mission. Mostly everything is $15 or under. I got the Jambon Beurre, which is basically a French ham & cheese sandwich. The bread required a bit of a workout to chew through, but all the ingredients were pretty good. Honestly, some of the other sandwiches look better than the one I got, so I'm looking forward to going back and trying something else! read more

Studio Aurora - Menu with glare lol - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Must-visit in SF! Super welcoming team (shout-out to the legends Mo and Dario) that makes you feel at home within a couple of minutes. And immaculate vibes - with a DJ on-site upstairs, a record collection, and amazing artwork everywhere. A true community gathering place -- and that's not even to mention the incredible food, especially the focaccia slices (both the capricciosa and the linguica com batatas). Incredible place all around. read more

Studio Aurora - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place left me completely disappointed. I normally don't write negative reviews, but the service was so poor that I feel others should be warned. They mixed up our orders -- I received the dish meant for my friend, and vice versa. When I pointed it out, the cashier didn't offer any apology or attempt to fix it. He just ignored the situation entirely. Later, he overheard us talking about the mistake and approached our table with a confrontational, "Do you have a problem?" rather than showing any professionalism. That immediately set an uncomfortable tone. My dog, who has never barked at anyone before, started barking at him -- clearly sensing something was off. I stepped outside to calm him down. When I came back to finish my meal, the staff member continued to argue with my group. He then told me to take my dog outside again, even though the real issue was his attitude. There were several other dogs there who remained calm -- it wasn't a dog issue, it was a people issue. I was willing to let the original mistake slide, but the way the staff handled it -- rude, defensive, and unapologetic -- made it clear that customer care is not a priority here. Not coming back. Would not recommend to anyone expecting respectful or competent service. read more

Very bright and open space with a cute lil section selling canned fish and other Italian pantry items. Picked up some cold cuts from the fridge and anchovies, but didn't have time to experience a service (classic panini and Caesar) as they are soft opening! Glad to see someone take over from the previous cafe (Milk) that occupied the space - especially someone like Dario and team who have a proven concept with other local delis (Alimentari Aurora and Aurora Centro). Hoping that this space will have more activation from their time at Salesforce Park and excited for this tapas bistro concept. They open for regular hours starting 11/12 Tues-Sun from 11am-5pm! read more

Staff are super friendly. Focaccias are incredible, and they frequently have food pop-ups. They also host some cool events (art, movies, tournaments). Oh and there's a DJ playing tunes. I've come here for lunch. I've come here for some laptop work. The vibe is awesome. read more

Absolutely love studio aurora - a great outpost of the alimentari over in potrero hill, and wonderful that they now have more community events and also sell a broader selection of items (wine/beer/sake). Food is delightful, the ingredients are top notch, and it's a friendly thoughtful space. Thank you for continuing to build community in the mission! read more

Been here a few times now and had two different sandwiches and both were really tasty! The customer service here is also tops and apparently they have some really good coffee (I don't drink coffee, but was offered some and talked to a patron about it a bit during a casual convo while i was there ordering). The space itself is really nice too. This used to be Milk and the wood floors and openness are still there. A great spot to eat in at and relax. Definitely a nice addition to the neighborhood and already in my lunch rotation! read more

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An amazing spot for food, drinks, music, community. Very friendly staff and great ambience.

Make sure to try Chili garlic roast beef and DDD panini, just the best. I came in here twice and every time enjoyed my sandwich and my drink and a friendly service. Just a cool place all around. read more

Cool spot. Great tunes playing, tasty Tuna sandwich. Great photography. Yelp is making me write 85 characters so now I'm just rambling to take up space.z read more

Great focaccia sandwiches and large wine / sake selection! Staff and ambiance is a plus too!

Food was pretty good, although clearly overpriced. Had a piece of bread with some eggplants on it for 16$. Nothing really surprising, just another "community centered" San Francisco spot leeching on city's small business program. Customer service... hm... aggressive? Never met a restaurant manager blaming me for their mistake (multiple mistakes). Not sure what his role in the business was though. He appeared to be a cashier, then called himself an owner, then a guy working in the kitchen referred to him as his employee. Who knows! Long story short, dude was passive aggressive towards my friends from the start, and then it gradually escalated in a not so pretty situation. Beware of entitled staff. This establishment doesn't acknowledge its responsibility in front of the customers, rather actively denies it. Felt like a bunch of kids playing "cafe game". read more

I was really hoping this place would be great because it's near my house, but I left feeling disappointed. Service staff were apathetic about customers. I wasn't entirely sure if they were happy that we were there! Food was good. Seating wasn't great either. No room to walk in between tables, and you're barked at if you sit at the end of the table. I guess I was in the way (and promptly told so), even though there was at least 8 feet of clear walking space for customers to walk by. Everything felt...yucky. We won't visit again. read more

I have been here a few times and always liked the atmosphere. Today while I was there I witnessed first hand racism from the front desk cashier who was yelling at another Asian woman with a dog, and I actually felt unsafe. I rarely leave Yelp reviews but feel compelled to say this "community" is not Asian friendly. read more

Amazing place to stop in and get work done. Cute vibes. Nice people. They have wines and coffee and a decent selection of food that looks yummy. read more

Had the tuna and mortadella paninis. High quality, unique without being too crazy, good value for SF. Bright, casual space. Absolute gem. Will definitely be going back and will have hard time order anything new, bc these were so good, but I'm sure I'd be shortchanging myself. read more