About
Cafecito, situated in San Francisco's vibrant Tenderloin neighborhood, is a go-to spot for those seeking a cozy yet fashionable setting for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Famed for its Mexican-inspired cuisine, it serves up a delightful array of sandwiches and small plates, complemented by a diverse selection of teas and coffees. With vegan, vegetarian, and healthy options on the menu, it caters to varied dietary preferences.
Boasting a stellar 4.6 rating on Google, Cafecito combines quick service with affordability, making it a popular choice among tourists and students alike. Whether you're there for a casual meet-up with friends or a peaceful solo dining experience, the free Wi-Fi and inviting atmosphere make it an excellent choice. You can also enjoy their offerings of alcohol and desserts, and with options for delivery, takeaway, or dine-in, it conveniently fits your dining needs.
Price
Meals
Breakfast, Branch, Lunch
Cuisines
Mexican
Services
Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in
Dietary options
Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Healthy options
Offering
Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Serving coffee
- $$$$ 10 - 20 $
- Breakfast
- Branch
- Lunch
- Mexican
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Healthy options
- Serving alcohol
- Serving desserts
- Small plates
- Serving coffee
- Payment by credit card
- Payment by debit card
- NFC payment
- Fashionably
- Casual
- Cozy
- Meet up with friends
- Solo dining
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible toilet
- Children's menu
- Kid-friendly
- Pets allowed
- Pets allowed outside
- Free Wi-Fi
- Quick service
- Toilet
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with students
Menu
Reviews and Ratings
Write a review- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Traveling solo from out of town, and was looking for a quick and easy breakfast spot for coffee and a ham & cheese croissant. This spot was perfect, but the neighborhood it's in seems really shady / unsafe. I walked only 7 minutes there and questioned multiple times whether to press on, or turnaround and go back to my hotel. I wouldn't walk - I would just Uber next time. The staff was super sweet, prices reasonable by SF standards. I'd go again, the cafe is a gem - just wish it was a little better outside the doors. Croissant was good, and as a coffee snob, the latte was pretty perfect.
- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Great service, nice and quick. Good coffee. Only issue is the outside area around it doesn’t feel safe. But we are grateful to the sweet lady who made my son a quesadilla with only cheese on a corn tortilla. Thank you!
- Food: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Such a hidden gem! The walk from the Hilton Hotel felt a little uneasy at times—maybe that’s just my perspective as a young woman—but once I arrived, I was so glad I came. The food was cheap, affordable, and absolutely delicious. You can really tell it’s a small business that cares about quality and service. If you can, I recommend going with someone just to feel a bit safer, but don’t let that stop you—this spot is 100% worth it. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a great meal on a budget! p.s. I got the bacon burrito and medium Mexican hot chocolate which tasted AMAZING!
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of Cafecito?Cafecito is located at 406 Ellis St, 94102, San Francisco, Tenderloin, USA.
- How to get here by public transport?The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop O'Farrell St & Taylor St (112 m walk)
- Bus stop Jones St & O'Farrell St (82 m walk)
- Bus stop Jones St & Ellis St (35 m walk)
- Bus stop Leavenworth St & O'Farrell St (135 m walk)
- How is Cafecito rated by visitors?Cafecito has an average rating of 4.6 based on 144 reviews across platforms such as Google, Facebook.
- What is the average price for a meal at Cafecito?The average price for a meal is 10 - 20 $ (it is cheap - $).
- Does the venue offer vegetarian or vegan options?Yes, vegetarian or vegan dishes are available on the menu.
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