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TJ Cafe - Reviews
724 La Playa St, 94121 San Francisco
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Best BLT Sandwiches in the City!
I had to stop at TJ Café because of their incredible BLT sandwiches. They are truly the best in the city! My experience was so memorable that it even caused a legendary bowler to abandon a perfect game.
The food quality is exceptional, making it a must-visit for sandwich lovers. 5 Stars ☆☆☆☆☆
- BLT sandwiches10
- food quality10
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Tourist Experience
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- Dine-in
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- Lunch
9
Cute Cafe with Delicious Food
We happened upon this cute little cafe while visiting Golden Gate Park and it didn't disappoint. The food was fresh and delicious, and the owner was so kind. Try the BLAST sandwich, it is so good!
- food9
- owner9
- BLAST sandwich10
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- Quick Meal
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- Solo
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- Dine-in
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- Short (6–15 min.)
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- Quiet
9
Great Value and Friendly Service
My experience at the restaurant was very positive. I found the food to be really good for the price, offering bigger portions than what I'd expect for the cost, especially compared to San Francisco. The staff was friendly, and I was very satisfied with my chicken sandwich and fries.
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- food9
- price9
- portions9
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
9
Hidden Gem with Great Food and Views
My experience at this restaurant was a delightful surprise! The food was great and the prices were very reasonable. While the place has a "greasy diner vibe" and lacks a more "airy inviting beach cafe ambiance, " I was charmed by the "mom and pop vibes.
" I believe an "image makeover, " including adding a few salads and an espresso machine, could significantly boost their business. The "good very reasonably priced food" is a "hidden gem hole in the wall flavor. " I'll definitely be back and recommend checking it out, especially for the "beautiful cliff views" which are understated.
Overall, it's a "very hidden gem" with "good very reasonably priced food. "
- food9
- prices9
- image makeover8
- image consultant3
- greasy diner vibes3
- airy inviting beach Cafe ambiance3
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- Tourist Experience
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- Solo Dinner
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- Solo
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- Dine-in
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- Breakfast
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- Quiet
9
Great Beachside Mom and Pop
This is a nice little mom and pop shop located just 1 block from the beach. I enjoyed the corned beef and hash, which was very finely cut and perfectly fried. My husband had the hot links and eggs, which he said went great with his eggs and potatoes.
Instead of hash browns, they served country fries, which I personally like. The only minor drawback was the use of plastic silverware for dine-in, but it seems understandable given their apparent volume of take-away orders. Overall, it's a great place, and I would definitely go again.
- corned beef and hash9
- hash9
- hot links and eggs8
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
10
Wonderful Fish and Chips!
My experience at this restaurant was wonderful! The service was incredibly warm and welcoming, making me eager to return soon. The fish and chips were absolutely amazing – fresh, crispy, and full of flavor.
I highly recommend this spot!
- service10
- fish and chips10
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- Quick Meal
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- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Short (6–15 min.)
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- Quiet
9
Great Subs, Kind People, Amazing Value
My experience at this restaurant was overwhelmingly positive. We didn’t have to wait long, and the people were incredibly kind. You’ll pay half the price here as elsewhere, offering fantastic value.
While the pictures of the food on the front of the restaurant don’t look very high quality, I highly recommend getting the sub sandwich – you’ll be so happy with it!
- wait time9
- people9
- price10
- pictures of the food3
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Quick Meal
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- Dine-in
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- Breakfast
9
Great Breakfast Bite by the Beach
I visited this restaurant on a Saturday around 1: 30 PM, and it wasn't too busy. I ordered a breakfast sandwich, and it was great! Considering the prices of eating out these days, this place was moderately priced with a pretty decent portion.
I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a quick bite by the beach or if you just want to try something new. It seems like a mom and pops kind of store. I will definitely come back!
- breakfast sandwich9
- moderately priced7
- decent portion8
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- Casual Outing
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- Dine-in
9
Friendly Staff, Tasty Sandwich by the Beach
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the lady at the front was particularly welcoming. The food price was quite reasonable, especially considering its prime location right by the beach in the city.
I enjoyed the club sandwich with fries, which was tasty. I would definitely come here again. It was nice that there weren't a lot of people, and I truly want to see this small business thrive!
- staff10
- lady in the front9
- food price8
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- Quick Meal
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- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Short (6–15 min.)
10
Delicious, Fast, Fresh, and Friendly!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The food was delicious, fast, and fresh, all at a reasonably priced cost. The service was also very friendly.
I highly recommend this restaurant.
- food10
- price9
- service10
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