Cool neighborhood cafe, with walk up counter service. Deli style. A small but open interior, with lots of windows and natural light. Closely set tables and chairs and even a few spots out front. It was not busy inside but folks came and went with togo orders my entire visit. After a view of the menuboard(s) I went for the Turkey sandwich (#27), it was made fresh to order and prepared beautifully served with a nice side of fresh salad greens, with evoo. The warm sandwich was really very good and my spot outside on the corner on a sunny afternoon, not bad spot to enjoy it all. A lot of options here for food and beverage and my afternoon visit was really nice and enjoyable. 4 stars a good sandwich at a cool little corner cafe down on the wharf 00946
Jackie DeJesse
Cute, cozy traditional Italian cafe. Very old school with classic items like tiramisu, thin crust pizza, fresh pasta and more. Highly recommend for folks looking for Italian food in the south beach area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diana A.
The food was awful! I ordered the scrambled eggs with ham and cheese and I got this mush that was barely edible due to the amount of awful cheese. The plate also came with a microwaved and freezer burned hash brown and bread that was the only thing that was edible. The vanilla latte tasted watered down. After I sat down, the owner stared at me the entire time. I'm not sure if he was trying to gauge my reaction to the food. I also felt unwelcomed, not sure why but it was a crappy cherry on top of the bad experience.
Timo Garcia
Must go to place the owner a kind little old Italian man does everything there with his wife.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Prosciutto, Prosciutto Pizza, Bruschetta, South Beach Pizza, Coppa Caffe
Winnie Tsay
Tiramisu ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Cannoli ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Coast 2 Coast Creative (Ede O)
I wondered why no one was in here… Service wasn’t great, overcharged for the mochas, but I didn’t say anything… and it wasn’t made hot either… I rarely give bad reviews but I’m definitely not ever coming back
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Youshi “Joshua” Zhang
Good food, friendly service, and wifi. Great for working.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mme Chiu
Good, convenient, solid cozy spot. Not to be confused with Towns End across the street.
Alex A.
Since childhood, South Beach Cafe has been a cherished part of my life, a beacon of unwavering consistency and warm embrace of the Italian owners. Whether you are in the mood for a latte paired with a delightful dessert or craving pizza that goes above expectations, such as the Chicken Pesto or Pepperoni, this place never fails. It stands as one of the crowning culinary gems in San Francisco. For those fortunate enough to find themselves near the Embarcadero, a visit to this place is a must!
Jack Dogood
There are one of the long lasting local restaurants in the area, husband and wife they’ve been there for many years. They have incredible baked goods pizzas out of this world, and the service is fantastic.
I was having a pretty good feeling about the place but it all changed after my visit. My friend and I ordered a sandwich and it was quite disheartening to see how the sandwich was assembled in unsanitary conditions. The kitchen looked like a mess and the food was below average.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Oneill Mclean
If zero stars were possible I would give one. I had a disappointing experience here. The sandwiches my friend and I ordered were prepared in shockingly unsanitary conditions. I witnessed the employee assembling the sandwiches with his bare hands, and it was evident that he hadn't washed them. What's even more concerning is that he was handling food for other patrons in the same unsanitary manner. This blatant cross-contamination is a serious health hazard, particularly when dealing with dairy and deli meats. I strongly advise against dining at this establishment, as it poses a severe risk to your health and safety.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Truth Integrity
I came in to get a cup of coffee because I was on a break from driving and I wanted some more energy. The second I walk in the guy yells across the room. We don’t have a bathroom. He assumed I just came to use the restroom but unfortunately they lost a good customer. They assumed key word and no one should be discriminated based upon an assumption.
ANWAR H.
I have a ' Feeling ' that if they started selling " PIZZA BY THE SLICE " like PIZZALICIOUS till Late onCastro St. , and Marcello's / Escape from N.Y. etc. PESTO Mushroom & PESTO POTATO etc. - They will get ' packed ' - Esply. on GAME & Concert days since they are near " ORACLE PARK " & " CHASE STADIUM " !!!!
Mia R.
I came in to get a cup of coffee because I was on a break from driving and I wanted some more energy. The second I walk in the guy yells across the room. We don't have a bathroom. He assumed I just came to use the restroom but unfortunately they lost a good customer. They assumed key word and no one should be discriminated based upon an assumption.
Cool neighborhood cafe, with walk up counter service. Deli style. A small but open interior, with lots of windows and natural light. Closely set tables and chairs and even a few spots out front. It was not busy inside but folks came and went with togo orders my entire visit. After a view of the menuboard(s) I went for the Turkey sandwich (#27), it was made fresh to order and prepared beautifully served with a nice side of fresh salad greens, with evoo. The warm sandwich was really very good and my spot outside on the corner on a sunny afternoon, not bad spot to enjoy it all. A lot of options here for food and beverage and my afternoon visit was really nice and enjoyable. 4 stars a good sandwich at a cool little corner cafe down on the wharf 00946
Cute, cozy traditional Italian cafe. Very old school with classic items like tiramisu, thin crust pizza, fresh pasta and more. Highly recommend for folks looking for Italian food in the south beach area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was awful! I ordered the scrambled eggs with ham and cheese and I got this mush that was barely edible due to the amount of awful cheese. The plate also came with a microwaved and freezer burned hash brown and bread that was the only thing that was edible. The vanilla latte tasted watered down. After I sat down, the owner stared at me the entire time. I'm not sure if he was trying to gauge my reaction to the food. I also felt unwelcomed, not sure why but it was a crappy cherry on top of the bad experience.
Must go to place the owner a kind little old Italian man does everything there with his wife.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Prosciutto, Prosciutto Pizza, Bruschetta, South Beach Pizza, Coppa Caffe
Tiramisu ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Cannoli ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
I wondered why no one was in here… Service wasn’t great, overcharged for the mochas, but I didn’t say anything… and it wasn’t made hot either… I rarely give bad reviews but I’m definitely not ever coming back
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Good food, friendly service, and wifi. Great for working.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good, convenient, solid cozy spot. Not to be confused with Towns End across the street.
Since childhood, South Beach Cafe has been a cherished part of my life, a beacon of unwavering consistency and warm embrace of the Italian owners. Whether you are in the mood for a latte paired with a delightful dessert or craving pizza that goes above expectations, such as the Chicken Pesto or Pepperoni, this place never fails. It stands as one of the crowning culinary gems in San Francisco. For those fortunate enough to find themselves near the Embarcadero, a visit to this place is a must!
There are one of the long lasting local restaurants in the area, husband and wife they’ve been there for many years. They have incredible baked goods pizzas out of this world, and the service is fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I was having a pretty good feeling about the place but it all changed after my visit. My friend and I ordered a sandwich and it was quite disheartening to see how the sandwich was assembled in unsanitary conditions. The kitchen looked like a mess and the food was below average.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
If zero stars were possible I would give one. I had a disappointing experience here. The sandwiches my friend and I ordered were prepared in shockingly unsanitary conditions. I witnessed the employee assembling the sandwiches with his bare hands, and it was evident that he hadn't washed them. What's even more concerning is that he was handling food for other patrons in the same unsanitary manner. This blatant cross-contamination is a serious health hazard, particularly when dealing with dairy and deli meats. I strongly advise against dining at this establishment, as it poses a severe risk to your health and safety.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I came in to get a cup of coffee because I was on a break from driving and I wanted some more energy. The second I walk in the guy yells across the room. We don’t have a bathroom. He assumed I just came to use the restroom but unfortunately they lost a good customer. They assumed key word and no one should be discriminated based upon an assumption.
I have a ' Feeling ' that if they started selling " PIZZA BY THE SLICE " like PIZZALICIOUS till Late onCastro St. , and Marcello's / Escape from N.Y. etc. PESTO Mushroom & PESTO POTATO etc. - They will get ' packed ' - Esply. on GAME & Concert days since they are near " ORACLE PARK " & " CHASE STADIUM " !!!!
I came in to get a cup of coffee because I was on a break from driving and I wanted some more energy. The second I walk in the guy yells across the room. We don't have a bathroom. He assumed I just came to use the restroom but unfortunately they lost a good customer. They assumed key word and no one should be discriminated based upon an assumption.