Cafe Francisco

Ally Masterson

11 months ago

Palestinian owned 🇵🇸 the owner was so friendly, he genuinely wanted to chat with everyone. I only stopped in for an iced tea, to charge my phone, and to pee. But the vibes were incredible - it felt like a movie scene. A man reading a newspaper, a couple chatting and sipping their coffee, a tv show playing from the screen, and the owner making all of the foods and drinks behind the bar. Since I was alone he chatted with me for awhile, about Chicago, food, travel, & his home country. Thank you, Ziyad!

Norma Kun

year ago

We loved this place!!! Originally we wanted to go somewhere else but the line outside was crazy so we found Cafe Fransisco and even next day we went back for another bagel😄 we were here in January 2025. I can recommend this place 100%.

Laura Herrmann

6 months ago

Ziad has created a true sanctuary with his cafe. The soft jazz, the delicious breakfast, and the overall energy is unmatched. Absolutely recommend this local joint!

Peter Jon Mueller

7 months ago

Ziad is extremely friendly and plays nice jazz music in the background. A great cafe on the corner of a quiet block in a the beautiful north beach

Juan Carlos Rivera

2 years ago

I enjoyed my brief stay in this lovely Cafe. The Owner is very friendly and it's nice to see him engage with locals and tourists. Really hard working and I liked the sandwich I had , "The San Fran", you must try it! It's about 6-8 minutes walk from Pier 39, I chose to come here to be away from the busy and touristy area. Definitely worth it, easy to locate, just by the corner, few seats outside, you won't miss it! I'll definitely come back -JC from Italy/UK

Jun & Minnie Lopretti

2 months ago

My visit to Cafe Francisco near Fisherman’s Wharf was a delightful surprise. Tucked away on Powell & Francisco, this small, quaint corner cafe has real staying-power—owner also acts as barista, server and chef, which adds such a personal touch. We tried the Francisco Bagel (swapping in sourdough) and the Roast Beef Tuscany, both absolutely divine. Cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and solid breakfast/brunch options. If you’re in the area, this gem is well worth a stop.

Afshin Afshar-Ghasemlou

year ago

Still going strong! Cafe Francisco is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, cafe's in the neighborhood. Near a quarter of a century ago when I moved to San Francisco, I started coming to this neighborhood cafe where I met many neighbors who later became friends. Many of them have moved on now, but those of us who are still around still get together here and enjoy each other's company over a beer, coffee or a meal. The coffee is good, as are the sandwiches, but my favorites remain the same: the Mediterranean Plate (under Salads) and Falafel Sandwich. For breakfast, I always go with Francisco Bagel with Lox! Those are my picks and I tend to get into routines and that is precisely why you should not limit yourself to my favorites list when you visit! :-)

Juliana I

4 months ago

Such an authentic cool place to get breakfast! We got our food very quickly and it was hot and delicious.

David Deckert

month ago

A small super friendly neighborhood coffee shop. We were actually on our way to a nearby bakery that was way too crowded/very long lines. So we took a u-turn and ended up here and loved it. We highly recommend and look forward to returning.

Carly Skufca

2 months ago

Had the best breakfast at this cafe on a recent trip to San Francisco. The owner is very warm and welcoming as soon as you walk in the door, making all the food and coffees himself. I had the Francisco bagel with lox and an iced coffee, and both were fantastic! Super cute atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating, and we can see why it is obviously loved by locals!