Gyro wrap, fresh watermelon drink and lemon chicken soup all great! Better though are the kind ow
Daniel Correa
It is a great place to have breakfast. Excellent service and delicious food. I appreciate their flexibility with omelette
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dida E
Top neighborhood gem… owner/ chef makes healthy fresh Salmon, lamb and chicken Mediterranean dinners with organic veggies and farro or rice… served in a cozy, not overly fancy spot with white tablecloths and a good wine list. Affordable! Best bargain in North Beach. Have the tiramisu for dessert!!
David K.
This review is based on the beverage only. I walk around often and usually frequent Pressed Juicery for my healthy drink options, but I wanted to try something different. Maybe the same but at a different shop is a better way of putting it. Inside Plates (food court) at the One Market Plaza building facing the Embarcadero, you can find Cafe Elena. Was going to get 16 oz but for only $.50 more, 20 oz for $6.99 was a no brained. Asked for the Vegetable Juice, but it wasn't available. :( Opted for the Green Juice (apple, spinach, celery, orange, lemon) since that wasn't available.I'd say it's not completely juice as it had noticeable bits and pieces of apple and spinach, and couldn't taste the celery at all. The apple had the hard core pieces, which got me spitting out. They are super friendly and courteous, and mom pop, but the juice wasn't what I was looking for but it did taste very good. Sweet, fresh tasting, and refreshing but I'll have to try the Veg Juice which is healthier next time.
Jen Barnason
Great lunch spot! Everything I had on the Mediterranean plate—hummus, grape leaves, tabouleh, falafel, olives, tomato and cucumber salad, and pita bread—was delicious. I asked if I could add the grilled eggplant, and luckily the staff were accommodating, because it was some of the best grilled eggplant I’ve ever had. Highly recommend a stop if you’re looking for lunch downtown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mediterranean Plate, Tabouleh
Shaun Davies
They opened early for our meeting, and we're very accommodating. I had my son with me who's 9 years old, and the manager brought him over a brownie. Fantastic customer service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mert O’Finan
Friendly & fresh, delicious food made by kind people.
Kanchan J.
This food court located right across Ferry building is a nice spacious place with five different eating places. I am glad I decided to eat at Cafe Elena Mediterranean food place . They have good choices for vegetarian options. Makloube turned out to be delicious, healthy, and filling. Black coffee good. Prices reasonable. Service polite and friendly. A great place to go in a group with family and friends when visiting pier 39, and fisherman's wharf. Hassle free, shareable, enjoyable eating option...
Grace W.
Owner/operators are super friendly and nice but I'm here to review the food, which was not good. Ordered the lunch chicken kebab plate (their recommendation) and it contains the saddest salad with clearly too-old lettuce pieces and a watery sour hummus. The chicken was bone dry and I'm upset that I spent ~$20 on this. It's practically inedible. The bed of rice is the only thing that is ok, but it is still clumpy and bland.
Gaurav Jain
Excellent hospitality by George and Lena. Something you just don’t get at any of the high priced breakfast options nearby
Best salad in downtown sf! I love their satoush salad. It comes with warm chicken breast, tabouli, pita chips, feta, and dressing. You can add hummus for $1 and it's totally worth it. Overall it has a mom and pop feel with lots of items to choose from. I would recommend if you work downtown.
Melanie T.
wonderful service and great food. It is family friendly restaurant and my 2 little ones loved it, especially the surprise french fries they from the owner.
Kianna Wan
smoothie was mostly ice; I stopped drinking mine because it was so cold and sour :(
Michael Andryuk
Looking for a quick bite, we were delighted by the attentive service of Cafe Elena. The food was delicious and the great staff substituted a bit to accommodate our food allergies.The real knock out dish was the home made Greek Lemon Soup! This was a special of the day with great creamy taste and a subtle acidity from the lemon. What a treat!Vegetarian options: Veggies availableWheelchair accessibility: Accessible in food court
Michael
Looking for a quick bite, we were delighted by the attentive service of Cafe Elena. The food was delicious and the great staff substituted a bit to accommodate our food allergies.The real knock out dish was the home made Greek Lemon Soup! This was a special of the day with great creamy taste and a subtle acidity from the lemon. What a treat!Vegetarian options: Veggies availableWheelchair accessibility: Accessible in food court
Gyro wrap, fresh watermelon drink and lemon chicken soup all great! Better though are the kind ow
It is a great place to have breakfast. Excellent service and delicious food. I appreciate their flexibility with omelette
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Top neighborhood gem… owner/ chef makes healthy fresh Salmon, lamb and chicken Mediterranean dinners with organic veggies and farro or rice… served in a cozy, not overly fancy spot with white tablecloths and a good wine list. Affordable! Best bargain in North Beach. Have the tiramisu for dessert!!
This review is based on the beverage only. I walk around often and usually frequent Pressed Juicery for my healthy drink options, but I wanted to try something different. Maybe the same but at a different shop is a better way of putting it. Inside Plates (food court) at the One Market Plaza building facing the Embarcadero, you can find Cafe Elena. Was going to get 16 oz but for only $.50 more, 20 oz for $6.99 was a no brained. Asked for the Vegetable Juice, but it wasn't available. :( Opted for the Green Juice (apple, spinach, celery, orange, lemon) since that wasn't available.I'd say it's not completely juice as it had noticeable bits and pieces of apple and spinach, and couldn't taste the celery at all. The apple had the hard core pieces, which got me spitting out. They are super friendly and courteous, and mom pop, but the juice wasn't what I was looking for but it did taste very good. Sweet, fresh tasting, and refreshing but I'll have to try the Veg Juice which is healthier next time.
Great lunch spot! Everything I had on the Mediterranean plate—hummus, grape leaves, tabouleh, falafel, olives, tomato and cucumber salad, and pita bread—was delicious. I asked if I could add the grilled eggplant, and luckily the staff were accommodating, because it was some of the best grilled eggplant I’ve ever had. Highly recommend a stop if you’re looking for lunch downtown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mediterranean Plate, Tabouleh
They opened early for our meeting, and we're very accommodating. I had my son with me who's 9 years old, and the manager brought him over a brownie. Fantastic customer service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly & fresh, delicious food made by kind people.
This food court located right across Ferry building is a nice spacious place with five different eating places. I am glad I decided to eat at Cafe Elena Mediterranean food place . They have good choices for vegetarian options. Makloube turned out to be delicious, healthy, and filling. Black coffee good. Prices reasonable. Service polite and friendly. A great place to go in a group with family and friends when visiting pier 39, and fisherman's wharf. Hassle free, shareable, enjoyable eating option...
Owner/operators are super friendly and nice but I'm here to review the food, which was not good. Ordered the lunch chicken kebab plate (their recommendation) and it contains the saddest salad with clearly too-old lettuce pieces and a watery sour hummus. The chicken was bone dry and I'm upset that I spent ~$20 on this. It's practically inedible. The bed of rice is the only thing that is ok, but it is still clumpy and bland.
Excellent hospitality by George and Lena. Something you just don’t get at any of the high priced breakfast options nearby
Restaurantji Recommends
Best salad in downtown sf! I love their satoush salad. It comes with warm chicken breast, tabouli, pita chips, feta, and dressing. You can add hummus for $1 and it's totally worth it. Overall it has a mom and pop feel with lots of items to choose from. I would recommend if you work downtown.
wonderful service and great food. It is family friendly restaurant and my 2 little ones loved it, especially the surprise french fries they from the owner.
smoothie was mostly ice; I stopped drinking mine because it was so cold and sour :(
Looking for a quick bite, we were delighted by the attentive service of Cafe Elena. The food was delicious and the great staff substituted a bit to accommodate our food allergies.The real knock out dish was the home made Greek Lemon Soup! This was a special of the day with great creamy taste and a subtle acidity from the lemon. What a treat!Vegetarian options: Veggies availableWheelchair accessibility: Accessible in food court
Looking for a quick bite, we were delighted by the attentive service of Cafe Elena. The food was delicious and the great staff substituted a bit to accommodate our food allergies.The real knock out dish was the home made Greek Lemon Soup! This was a special of the day with great creamy taste and a subtle acidity from the lemon. What a treat!Vegetarian options: Veggies availableWheelchair accessibility: Accessible in food court
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5