About

Cafe 5 in San Francisco's vibrant SoMa district is a cozy spot perfect for both a quick solo breakfast or a leisurely lunch with friends. Known for its quick service and friendly staff, this casual cafe offers an inviting atmosphere with natural light streaming through glass accents. The menu is concise yet diverse, featuring healthy, organic, and vegetarian options that cater to all tastes. Don't miss the salmon rice bowl or the oyster mushroom sandwich, both highly recommended. Or, if you're in the mood for something lighter, their chicken salad with citrus and dry noodles is a refreshing choice. Save room for a gluten-free dessert, and pair it with a cup of their incredible coffee or a glass of wine from their selection. With outdoor seating and options for takeaway, Cafe 5 offers flexible dining experiences. Whether you're a local or a tourist exploring the area, this spot hits all the right notes for a delightful meal.

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Price

20 - 30 $

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Services

Takeaway, Outdoor seating, Dine-in

Dietary options

Vegetarian options, Healthy options, Organic options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Reviews and Ratings

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4.1
based on 83 reviews
4.1/5 83 reviews
Laura
Laura
2 weeks ago on Google
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4

Food top notch and no issues at all. A very healty menu and delicious too! I had the teryaki salmon rice bowl and it was maybe the best meal of my week in SF. Hubby had the lemongrass chicken salad. Again, top notch. Service is counter and reasonably friendly. Not a lot of atmosphere but spacious and a good experience. However, i will comment that they have top quality tea bags but are totally unable to make a decent cup of tea. Obvs to make the best brew, you do need a pot so no fault to staff for that. Take away cups are awful for tea, especially in a pricey café serving this great standard of food. But - to hand the customer a cup of hot water in one hand and a sealed tea bag in the other - what's that about?!!!! Only because the bag was high quality did i manage to turn that into tea!!! You could actually downgrade your bags if you make tea how it should be made. Water on a rolling boil poured direct onto bag. In a pot for best results but into a mug works too. And milk in a jug on the side. Always. Unless the customer asks for black. I had to get my own jug and go back to the counter for milk.

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Bay Walker
Bay Walker
1 month ago on Google
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 5
  • Atmosphere: 4

Had lunch before viewing a special exhibit and waited six minutes to get to the counter to order. Seating was readily available nearby and our food came out quickly. The chicken salad was good with bits of citrus and dry noodles. Iced tea was fine and the gluten-free desserts were fine as well. Staff were excellent. We were fine with the overall vibe and decor with lots of natural light, hard surfaces in glass.

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Gwénola Farault
Gwénola Farault
1 month ago on Google
  • Service: 5
  • Atmosphere: 5

Petite pause bien agréable au Café 5, ambiance feutrée appréciée et très belles terrasses !

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the address of Cafe 5?
    Cafe 5 is located at 151 3rd St, 94103, San Francisco, SoMa, USA.
  • How to get here by public transport?
    The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
    • Bus stop Mission St & 4th St (295 m walk)
    • Bus stop 3rd St & Mission St (102 m walk)
    • Bus stop Howard St & 2nd St (224 m walk)
    • Bus station 3rd St & Folsom St (249 m walk)
  • How is Cafe 5 rated by visitors?
    Cafe 5 has an average rating of 4.1 based on 83 reviews across platforms such as Google, Facebook.
  • Does the venue offer vegetarian or vegan options?
    Yes, vegetarian or vegan dishes are available on the menu.
  • Does the venue have outdoor seating?
    Yes, outdoor seating is available, making it ideal during warm weather.