Food was great, dishes had a unique twist. Cardamom pancakes were delicious! Cozy indoor space, will come back when it’s warmer for the patio.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancakes
Michelle Phelan
What a wonderful restaurant tucked away on Treasure Island. They were extremely patient and gracious with our enormous group (@ 25 teenagers and a handful of chaperones ). The food was delicious. The service was outstanding and the patio was very pleasant and comfortable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenny Casey
What a gem! Happened to find this place while in need of meeting some friends for lunch on Treasure Island. They accommodated nine of us (3 kids and 6 adults) with no problems. We all ordered something different and enjoyed our meals. Food was fresh and tasty. Would definitely go back and even make the trek just to eat there again.Parking: Parking abundant as long as the playing fields have no games.Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu and cookies for dessert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Golden Beet Salad, Halibut Sandwich
Sheila Keating
Great menu and nice atmosphere. Delicious ! We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Benedict
Charles Floyd
Love this place for great food, service and environment. Outdoor dining is always nice there and surprisingly comfortable for outside dining. They've got heaters and fireplace.
Arun N.
Average food with terrible service. Had to ask numerous times for the coffee we ordered and then again to pay the bill. The place was almost empty and still had to ask repeatedly for service. Not going back.
Stephanie T.
Really great dining experience on Treasure Island! Aracely cafe was a recommendation from a local and it did not disappoint! The venue is super cute and intimate with a beautiful bar and fireplace. Our waitress recommended the avocado toast and it was super tasty and well balanced with a little bit of heat and acidity. My friend really enjoyed the chilaquiles and the meat I tried was super tender and succulent. I enjoyed the lamb stew, which was packed with tender and flavorful lamb pieces alongside vegetables and served with toasted bread. All in all a great meal.
keren colsten
We stopped for lunch after playing pickleball at Bay Padel. We had a large group and the service was great! Kudos to them for being so kind and helpful.We ordered a variety of items and everything was delicious. The staff gracious when small changes were requested. Drinks were good. I'd definitely like to try the patio when the weather is sunny.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chilaquiles
Karen Montina
I'm glad that I tried this place! It's pretty and the food is good. I felt like I was on vacation eating here. The menu reads the way I'd eat at home everyday in a fantasy life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather O.
Went here again today. This is probably our 4th time in a year. My 11yo daughter loves this place. I love love love this place. The breakfast/brunch menu is awesome and is a little bit different very time. The food options are not your standard fare- a little bit more inventive. The outdoor garden/patio is so charming, and service has always been impeccable.
I wish you could add more than 5 stars, I never knew avocado toast could taste so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancakes, Avocado
Chloe C.
A really good 4 stars. Despite it being in the middle of a residential area with no other retail areas nearby, the vibes are great. Very clean, modern, and cozy indoor area with about 5 tables. As for the outdoor area, there is a beautiful gravel courtyard with market lights, a trailer, fire pits, and about 15 tables/benches. It feels a bit like Napa or something like that. As for the food, it was very good. The croissant french toast was incredible. Really unique, citrusy flavor and not too sweet. The fried chicken and waffles were also very yummy and high quality but a bit overpriced. I loved the salsa verde on the chicken but the additional chipotle sauce was a bit of a weird/overwhelming flavor mix. I would have liked a classic gravy or something more neutral to accompany the distinctive salsa verde. The lattes are good but nothing too special. The service was ok. Very slow and not particularly friendly or timely, but not bad in any way. Overall, a positive experience. I'd recommend for sure if you're already in treasure island but I wouldn't go out of my way to come to the island for this restaurant.
Joe P.
I'm giving this place the benefit of the doubt and 4-stars bc it's so hard to make it as a small restaurant these days, they are nice people, the menu is interesting, and the food is fresh. That said, there were some disappointments. The empanadas were solid. The breakfast platter was as well. The person who ordered this enjoyed the eggs, potatoes and peppers. The apple cider braised chicken sandwich was also good, and unique. Everything came together to make great flavor. The biggest bummer was the chicken and waffles. For $28 you get one waffle and two bone-in chicken wings doused in sauce. This just felt wrong. The breakfast sandwich is described as being on a brioche bun. Instead it came on an unimpressive flat-bread type of thing. For $18, not worth it. The staff is nice and attentive and the atmosphere was pleasant. I would give it another try but would stay away from high-priced items based on our experience. Too risky.
Sanjota Purohit
I visited this cafe because someone in the review section posted a nice view of treasure island. But when I actually went to the place there was no such view. Very limited vegetarian options. Ordered Avocado Toast, Roasted Cauliflowers and Latte. It has nice outdoor dining with a fire so we had a nice time.
Atmosphere: 4
Joyce S.
Located on treasure island. 10 mins drive from the bay bridge exit. Beautiful and spacious restaurant. Cute place to have get together or celebration. There is outdoor seating and indoor seating with a full bar. 1 bathroom. Plenty of parking spaces. Foods and drinks was delicious. Good portion size. Great attentive service. Cake allowed with $3.50 pp fee.
Food was great, dishes had a unique twist. Cardamom pancakes were delicious! Cozy indoor space, will come back when it’s warmer for the patio.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancakes
What a wonderful restaurant tucked away on Treasure Island. They were extremely patient and gracious with our enormous group (@ 25 teenagers and a handful of chaperones ). The food was delicious. The service was outstanding and the patio was very pleasant and comfortable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a gem! Happened to find this place while in need of meeting some friends for lunch on Treasure Island. They accommodated nine of us (3 kids and 6 adults) with no problems. We all ordered something different and enjoyed our meals. Food was fresh and tasty. Would definitely go back and even make the trek just to eat there again.Parking: Parking abundant as long as the playing fields have no games.Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu and cookies for dessert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Golden Beet Salad, Halibut Sandwich
Great menu and nice atmosphere. Delicious ! We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Benedict
Love this place for great food, service and environment. Outdoor dining is always nice there and surprisingly comfortable for outside dining. They've got heaters and fireplace.
Average food with terrible service. Had to ask numerous times for the coffee we ordered and then again to pay the bill. The place was almost empty and still had to ask repeatedly for service. Not going back.
Really great dining experience on Treasure Island! Aracely cafe was a recommendation from a local and it did not disappoint! The venue is super cute and intimate with a beautiful bar and fireplace. Our waitress recommended the avocado toast and it was super tasty and well balanced with a little bit of heat and acidity. My friend really enjoyed the chilaquiles and the meat I tried was super tender and succulent. I enjoyed the lamb stew, which was packed with tender and flavorful lamb pieces alongside vegetables and served with toasted bread. All in all a great meal.
We stopped for lunch after playing pickleball at Bay Padel. We had a large group and the service was great! Kudos to them for being so kind and helpful.We ordered a variety of items and everything was delicious. The staff gracious when small changes were requested. Drinks were good. I'd definitely like to try the patio when the weather is sunny.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chilaquiles
I'm glad that I tried this place! It's pretty and the food is good. I felt like I was on vacation eating here. The menu reads the way I'd eat at home everyday in a fantasy life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here again today. This is probably our 4th time in a year. My 11yo daughter loves this place. I love love love this place. The breakfast/brunch menu is awesome and is a little bit different very time. The food options are not your standard fare- a little bit more inventive. The outdoor garden/patio is so charming, and service has always been impeccable.
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I wish you could add more than 5 stars, I never knew avocado toast could taste so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancakes, Avocado
A really good 4 stars. Despite it being in the middle of a residential area with no other retail areas nearby, the vibes are great. Very clean, modern, and cozy indoor area with about 5 tables. As for the outdoor area, there is a beautiful gravel courtyard with market lights, a trailer, fire pits, and about 15 tables/benches. It feels a bit like Napa or something like that. As for the food, it was very good. The croissant french toast was incredible. Really unique, citrusy flavor and not too sweet. The fried chicken and waffles were also very yummy and high quality but a bit overpriced. I loved the salsa verde on the chicken but the additional chipotle sauce was a bit of a weird/overwhelming flavor mix. I would have liked a classic gravy or something more neutral to accompany the distinctive salsa verde. The lattes are good but nothing too special. The service was ok. Very slow and not particularly friendly or timely, but not bad in any way. Overall, a positive experience. I'd recommend for sure if you're already in treasure island but I wouldn't go out of my way to come to the island for this restaurant.
I'm giving this place the benefit of the doubt and 4-stars bc it's so hard to make it as a small restaurant these days, they are nice people, the menu is interesting, and the food is fresh. That said, there were some disappointments. The empanadas were solid. The breakfast platter was as well. The person who ordered this enjoyed the eggs, potatoes and peppers. The apple cider braised chicken sandwich was also good, and unique. Everything came together to make great flavor. The biggest bummer was the chicken and waffles. For $28 you get one waffle and two bone-in chicken wings doused in sauce. This just felt wrong. The breakfast sandwich is described as being on a brioche bun. Instead it came on an unimpressive flat-bread type of thing. For $18, not worth it. The staff is nice and attentive and the atmosphere was pleasant. I would give it another try but would stay away from high-priced items based on our experience. Too risky.
I visited this cafe because someone in the review section posted a nice view of treasure island. But when I actually went to the place there was no such view. Very limited vegetarian options. Ordered Avocado Toast, Roasted Cauliflowers and Latte. It has nice outdoor dining with a fire so we had a nice time.
Atmosphere: 4
Located on treasure island. 10 mins drive from the bay bridge exit. Beautiful and spacious restaurant. Cute place to have get together or celebration. There is outdoor seating and indoor seating with a full bar. 1 bathroom. Plenty of parking spaces. Foods and drinks was delicious. Good portion size. Great attentive service. Cake allowed with $3.50 pp fee.