Tarragon Café, San Francisco: 2026 Feb 11 (5 of 5) We were looking for a coffee shop with outdoor seating, and chanced upon this little café on Fillmore Street. After placing our orders, a sudden downpour changed our minds. We were lucky to find a table near a large window overlooking the street. We ordered lattes, but it wasn't just the lattes that warmed our heart. The service is top-notch. The servers were friendly and brought warmth on this cold windy day. Good coffee is not only due to its balance or aroma, but the person who makes it. We'll definitely be back - perhaps to sample their sandwiches. read more

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Tried the Nicoise salad and honestly it felt more like a giant plate of mixed greens with canned tuna sprinkled on top. Way too much lettuce, barely any green beans, plus raisins and cheese which felt weird for a Nicoise. A proper Nicoise is usually more balanced with tuna, potatoes, eggs, tomatoes, olives, and vinaigrette all carrying equal weight. Would've been way better served in a bowl and half the size with more focus on flavor over volume. The chicken panini was also pretty underwhelming. Overall just not what I expected for a brunch. read more

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It was not busy on a weekday at 3pm but lady at the register was unfriendly and rude. We were waiting to order and she came up to the register but just stared at us.. Didnt greet us or ask if we were ready to order. We got the roast beef panini which was okay I noticed they have WiFi available as well as both indoor/outdoor seating so it could be a place for people to do some work but only within certain hours read more

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Really liked their caprese sandwich! Even though it had been sitting for a while before I got to pick up, the bread was still crispy. It also came with potato chips (house-made?), though I wish they had included more. Bathroom was clean and well stocked. Service was friendly and prompt. read more

We had dinner at Tarragon this evening. We shared their Cioppino and Mussels and Clams meuniere. Both were outstanding and the best we had anywhere. Generous portions, high quality and great value. The wine pours were also generous. Tarragon is a neighborhood gem with wonderful staff. Love this place, really! read more

Tarragon Cafe - Cioppino and Mussels with Clams mueniere. - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Lynn F's love for Tarragon Cafe sent me in, finally! Tarragon Cafe has a very sweet collection of menu items to satisfy a diverse mood and taste: Soup and salad, frittatas, paninis, chicken Caesar, nachos, avocado toast, hummus plates, pain au chocolat, ham & cheese croissant, biscotti and all sorts of specialty coffees and teas. I enjoyed their New England Clam Chowder and salad, it was excellent. Their soup of the day- and I was torn between choosing- was Thai red curry. Service was warm and personal, ambiance was calm and welcoming. SFFD stopped in to pick up lunch and I thought that was another absolute vote of confidence in Tarragon Cafe. I love my neighborhood! read more

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The banh mi was delicious! I've had it twice and I can say it's delicious! It might not be an authentic one since this is a panini and not on a baguette but the pickled vegetables, and pork belly was delicious. I had a kale quinoa salad once and I do not enjoy it. It had lettuce in it and that was not appreciated by me. The service is quick and I love the location. Dogs are allowed outside but not indoor so I would call it dog friendly! read more

Tarragon Cafe - Sous Vide Pork Belly Banh Mi Panini - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Every time I come here I am delighted with the vibes and food. The Caesar chicken wrap is a must try from the menu! There is loads of seating both inside and outside to enjoy your drink or meal. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by this little cafe. I needed a quick lunch to go and was able to call in my order for pick up, let them know I needed it ready by a certain time, and they made sure to take care of me quickly when I arrived. The grilled cheese was better than I thought it would be, a crunch on the outside of the buttered sourdough bread and tasty cheesy goodness on the inside. A simple but satisfying grilled cheese. The clam chowder was fine, wish it had more clams. Looks like there is a no laptop rule on the weekends. read more

This is a great neighborhood café. The ready-made sandwiches in the case are great, and the full menu is even better (and kind of fits the old Squat and Gobble vibe, if you ever ate there when it was around). The staff is really friendly, the inside tables aren't crowded in, and the outside tables are in a nice spot. read more

Decided to walk into this place because it smelled really good! I noticed a sign that there's no laptops on the weekend so I assume lots of people come here to work/study on the weekday. Walked up to the cashier and ordered an almond croissant and a chai latte. She rung me up. I was waiting for the croissant but it didn't seem like she was getting it for me. Also it wasn't busy, there wasn't a line forming behind me. Then people started rolling in when I was waiting. I asked the cashier that rung me up if she got the croissant I asked for and she flat out said no and proceeded to do what she was doing.. She barely even acknowledged me... Chai latte was ok. It's house made but too spicy(cinnamon) for my taste. read more

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This place is great! The food is always tasty, always fresh. The service actually feels welcoming, and there's plenty of seating - indoors and outdoors. I stopped by today and tried the new breakfast tacos - YUM! I didn't expect such a treat on a random Wednesday morning, and it started to turn my day around for the better. read more

Tarragon Cafe - Breakfast tacos - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very cute and quick sit down lunch or just to sit and work! Plenty of seating indoors and some two person tables outdoors. On a sunny day, it's a lovely cafe to sit in and have a coffee chat. It's super close to Duboce Park too, so you can easily meander over there and dog watch after; people often bring their dogs to the cafe and sit outside as well. There's also live jazz on on Thursdays(?) at 5:30pm. I got the Caprese Panini ($14 + tax). The bread was super crispy and the pesto inside was delicious. There was a good ratio of mozzarella and tomato for me. Paninis come with a side of potato chips. read more

Tarragon Cafe - Caprese Panini - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Such a good Chicken Caesar wrap. Everything you look for in a CCW. Tortilla was nice and warm, great wrap job, tons of chicken, croutons were crunchy until the end, lettuce very fresh and crunchy and perfect amount of dressing. Also comes with chips as a bonus. 9.6/10 wrap, I like it better than Mama's. If you're craving a CCW look no further than Tarragon. read more

Tarragon Cafe - Chicken Caesar Wrap - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Jazz on the weekend Tasty chai with soy Chill vibes Gotta come back when in the area Will have to try their pastries next time No laptops all day on weekends btw read more

Tarragon is one of those neighborhood gems you feel lucky to live near. Mario, the owner, is genuinely one of the kindest people -- you can tell he truly cares about the food and the community. Everything here tastes like it was made with love. The clam chowder and Caesar wrap are my absolute favorites (I crave them weekly), and the staff is always warm, friendly, and helpful. A quick note: they do limit laptop use at certain times, and honestly I appreciate it. It keeps the space comfortable and welcoming for everyone, especially when it gets busy. Some people complain, but I actually think it makes the café feel more relaxed and community-oriented. Their Saturday night rotating dinners are always delicious, and whenever I don't feel like cooking, Tarragon is my go-to. If you haven't tried it yet, you're seriously missing out! read more

Great caesar wrap from a small, community cafe! Love stopping by to support their business when I can. read more

Tarragon Cafe - Caesar Wrap - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came in around 1pm and there was a pretty big rush! We ordered quite a lot to try a bunch of different things. 1. Pork Belly Banh Mi Panini 2. Chinese Chicken Salad 3. Clam Chowder 4. Eggs and Bacon Everything tasted very fresh and very tasty! Interior was clean and I liked the open kitchen. Dog friendly with outdoor seating! Will be back~ read more

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I love that they don't allow laptops from mid-day Friday through Sunday. It's a cafe, not study hall.

Reporting back- apparently every three months cause there's so much to tell you. Tarragon is now open until 8p on Friday & Saturday. Starting this Saturday, Live Music! And now there's the sandwich situation. Just discovered the Cuban. Soooooo good. Now I have to rotate my meals despite my tendency to order my fav every visit. Too many favs. 1st world problem. read more

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Heard about this restaurant from a friend and finally got to try out their Friday night dinner with live music. A very casual cafe with cozy friendly seatings. This cafe used to only serve breakfast and lunch but have expanded to serve dinners on Fridays and Saturdays. Located in a part of Fillmore Street that is very nice. Chef Mario presents his weekly special on his huge chalk board inside the cafe. A piece of art in itself. We had lasagna tonight in addition to hugh plates of nachos with sausage & cheese topping. So Goood. We are also eying the delicious sandwiches in the glass case. Too full tonight. Will definitely comeback to try those another day. read more

This is a jewel in Nopa! This is the perfect place for a very casual brunch with friends or a quiet establishment to work from home. The restaurant was a little more quiet than I expected, so I wouldn't suggest this cafe for a large group meal where you expect to yap super loudly. If you're looking for a more intimate setting for a 1-on-1 brunch, this is the place to go! Food recommendations include the Fillmore Salad or Fillmore Wrap! They are both MASSIVE and filled with fresh ingredients that reminded me of a hefty Italian salad. This is a must try! read more

Rudest service I've ever experienced. I asked if they served breakfast and ordered a breakfast sando -- the woman at the counter snapped at me and then screamed "WHICH ONE!!!" like I was an idiot. When I asked for sourdough instead of the regular bread, the cook rolled his eyes. That was enough -- I walked out. If this is how they treat paying customers, don't waste your time or money here. Go across the street to the other breakfast place trust me. read more

I live around the corner and came in for bite and to catch up on some work. I was told no laptops starting at 3 PM because they have to set up for the band - which starts at 5:30, seriously?! Service has been rude on several occasions and it feels uncomfortable being there, like they're watching how long you stay. Cafe du Soliel directly across the street is much more welcoming and accommodating. read more

Tarragon Cafe in the Lower Haight has become one of my favorite lunch spots in San Francisco. Best Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap, great outdoor patio, warm staff. 5 stars. read more

Always fun to return here for a nice lunch when we are in the area. It was another sunny day in this nice, quaint neighborhood. A little too breezy to sit outside, but we got our big table as usual. YAY! :0) Yummy, delicious Hummus Plate, crisp delightful Rosé and tasty Clam Chowder with Grilled Cheese sandwich wedges! :0) We love the friendly, fast service, airy, nice ambiance and the very friendly clientele that always frequent this cute endroit! Thank You so much to the nice, cute customer who helped take photos of me and my Family since I continue to have issues trying to take "Selfies"! LOL! :0) We can't wait to drop by again soon! Thank you for the wonderful lunch! :0) read more

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So impressed with this little neighborhood cafe. Tarragon Cafe has plenty of indoor seating and around 5 outdoor patio tables. Cute decor & friendly staff. The food is SO FRESH. Plenty of breakfast items, salads, and sandwiches on the menu. Unfortunately, they were out of chicken and pork belly when we arrived. We ended up splitting the Breakfast Sandwich & Smoked Salmon on Levain Toast. Both breakfast items came with either fruit or salad. The portions were large and you could really taste the quality of ingredients. I'll definitely be coming back to this spot! read more

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Great sandwich selection and seasonal watermelon fresca. Staff was friendly! Dog-friendly at outdoor seating area (partially shaded major plus +). I ordered a chicken panini and it was freshly made read more

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Its funny how you can live so close to a place for awhile and never tried it. But today seemed as good a chance as ever since we were badly craving a big ole salad after a few weeks in Italy lol And boy are these salads big! We got the nicoise and filmore salads, and both were very tasty. I think we might have found our new go to neighborhood salad now. read more

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Delicious Caesar salad wrap! I hear the owner makes the Caesar dressing and it's just delicious. Everyone who works here is also super nice! Great cafe read more

It's such a nice cafe for a good lunch. Have plenty of seating and the Chinese chicken salad is definitely a go to. They have a new Fillmore chicken Caesar salad wrap that I've been meaning to try. Based on the salad I had I'm sure it's just as good. 10/10 and have WiFi read more

Tarragon Cafe - Chinese Chicken Salad - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cute café in lower Haight. I went here for a weekend brunch bite with a friend ans got the Smoked salmon (lox) on levain toast with a side salad. It was very fresh and healthy, and food came out fast. Based off the sign they had on their sidewalk chalkboard, they also seem to have live music on certain days of the week, which seems cool. Overall a nice neighborhood café with limited selections on the menu but good ingredients. read more

Tarragon Cafe - Smoked Salmon on Levain Toast - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

A cozy cafe with great coffee and a large variety of food options to kick start your day! I wanted to try their avocado toast or smoked salmon and I ended up getting the smoked salmon with a side of salad and it did not disappoint! Loved the pickled green onions and capers on micro salad and the generous sprinkling of roasted pepitas (?) that provided the perfect crunch along with levain bread. Outdoor seating is available but when it's cold and windy outside, it can be a bit crowded on the inside due to the limited seating. Also no free wifi, so be social and talk to people! read more

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Came here on my birthday--I was getting some pastries at Choux down the street and asked the owner if they had any coffee shop recommendations. She recommended Tarragon, so I headed over to grab two coffees afterwards. It was pretty empty when I went (around 9 AM on a Friday) and the employees were friendly. The prices are basically what you'd expect for San Francisco--pretty expensive. The portion size didn't justify the price either. But the coffee tasted fine and I felt happy supporting somewhere local. I wouldn't say that the coffee was "worth it" or that I'd go back regularly. If I'm in the area and desperate for coffee, I'd probably stop by again. But I wouldn't go out of my way to have it. If you have the money to spare, it's a nice cafe to visit and check out! read more

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Food: 5 stars. Fresh and amazing. Would consider pricking up to go in the future if I'm nearby. (They are very instagram friendly) Ambiance: 4 stars. Nice, clean, good light. Abrasive speaker placement for music. Hard to hear inside. Lattes: 0 stars. Worst, tasteless, watered down chai I've ever tasted. They tried to make their own, it appears, and it's not worth trying. On top of horrible flavor it was so hot I burned my mouth after waiting minutes. No spoon for our drinks. Service: 1 star. Only because she actually took our money and brought us food. Super rude woman working at the front. Not able to answer any food questions and spoke so softly I couldn't hear anything over the blaring 90s music. So much so that she got my order wrong. Salad instead of fruit came with my toast. No attempt to correct. She just walked away when I told her the order was wrong. (3/19/24@10am for management to know who was responsible there) read more

Stopped by here today for the first time bc we were out of coffee at home. I noticed an espresso was $3.75 so asked if it was a single or double - she said it was a double. What I received was certainly nowhere close to a double espresso, all for $4. I get inflation is crazy but damn. Also just not great coffee. I'll opt for Soleil across the street next time. read more

Tarragon Cafe - $4 "double" espresso - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Haven't been back to the lower haight in years and stopped by cafe Réveille (too busy and wasn't feeling it). I was hungry for breakfast and checked reviews in neighborhood and spotted Cafe Tarragon. Walked in and was greeted by warm smiles and good vibes. I ordered the frittata (which is made by the gentleman behind the counter) and A cappuccino. The coffee was strong and yummy (maybe not "pretty" with fancy foam etc but decent indeed). Veggie frittata was cooked perfectly and had amazing flavors. Salad dressing great. Wonderful bread for buttered toast. I'm so glad I came here today! read more

This cafe provides higher quality foods. I had the Avocado sandwich. It was very delicious with a lot of salad. The chef seems friendly. But the FOH lady is very rude. I guess that is why this cafe is not as buys as other cafes although they have great foods. read more

This is currently my favorite cafe! I visit this lovely spot when I get my hair done down the street but it's definitely my go-to if I'm nearby any other time. It doesn't matter what you get, it's ALWAYS fresh. Tried the Seasonal Veggie and Caprese and WOW. Just enough to hit the spot. Their location is cozy, clean and convenient. If you need to work, they have solid Wi-Fi and huge windows to people watch/enjoy some downtime. Tucked in the charming neighborhood with open arms. Come visit Mario and the rest of the Tarragon Cafe gang for a pick me up! read more

Tarragon Cafe - Caprese - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here looking for a place to study and thought it would be good because it wasn't as crowded as the nearby cafes. The service team was very rude...I now see why it was as crowded as the other spots. read more