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Karma Cafe - Reviews

1901 Hayes St, 94117 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
338

Reviews

77.2%

Satisfaction

70

negative

7

neutral

261

positive

What people say about Karma Cafe

Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
peter S.
Review date: 10/04/2025
8
Cozy Cafe with Good Food
My experience at this "crazy" café was very pleasant; I felt comfortable. The food was delicious, although there's room for improvement with the coffee. Overall, it's recommendable.
  • food9
  • coffee6
  • atmosphere8
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Stevan D.
Review date: 08/19/2025
9
Great Neighborhood Cafe with Seasonal Charm
My experience at this neighborhood cafe was overwhelmingly positive. The smoothies, sandwiches, and coffee were all solid, indicating good quality across the board. I particularly appreciated the extensive rotating seasonal decorations, which added a unique and engaging atmosphere. The addition of a ferry garden was a delightful bonus, further enhancing the overall ambiance. The service was prompt with no wait time, and the atmosphere was rated highly.
  • smoothies8
  • sandwiches8
  • coffee8
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Olia
Review date: 07/26/2025
9
Great Vegan Finds and Cozy Vibe
I'm a big fan of this place! It has a unique, hippy vibe, and the food and coffee are great. They offer a few vegan options, which is fantastic. My chai was wonderful – not overly sweet like at other cafes, but rich, gingery, and herbal. I enjoyed the vegan banana bread and a vegan vege wrap. It's a great find for vegans! The service was polite, friendly, and speedy. Bathroom and water were readily available. They even offer free puppy snacks, which is a nice touch. While waiting for food, you can enjoy board games and browse the little nick-nacks around the place. Parking is a bit limited, though mostly free on the street. It's a great spot for a lunch break. Highly recommend!
  • food9
  • vegan options10
  • chai10
  • parking4
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Elias B.
Review date: 07/13/2025
7
Great Atmosphere, Lacking Smoothie Options
My experience at the restaurant was marked by a great atmosphere and yummy options. However, I encountered a limitation as I wish they had a plant-based protein option for the smoothies.
  • atmosphere8
  • yummy options8
  • plant-based protein option4
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
bill K.
Review date: 07/11/2025
2
Old pastries and disappointing bread
My experience at this restaurant was largely disappointing due to the quality of the food. While the coffee was fine, the ham and cheese croissant was days old and chewy. I ate it out of hunger. I then tried a cherry danish, which was also days old. I returned it and received a slice of coconut/mango bread, which was hard and old. Bad Karma.
  • coffee5
  • ham and cheese croissant2
  • cherry danish2
  • coconut/mango bread1
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Katie
Review date: 06/10/2025
7
Eclectic Spot with Sweet Coffee
My experience at this restaurant was quite enjoyable. The eclectic interior design created a fun atmosphere, and the menu offered something for everyone. It's a fun place to stop by. However, per my personal taste, the coffee drinks are on the sweeter side.
  • eclectic interior design8
  • menu8
  • fun place9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Tracy M.
Review date: 05/10/2025
9
Fun, Quirky Place with Excellent Coffee!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! It's a fun, quirky place with so much to look at, making the atmosphere truly unique. The coffee was excellent, and I would definitely come back again.
  • atmosphere10
  • coffee10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Daniel W.
Review date: 04/20/2025
10
Amazing Berry Smoothie!
My experience at the restaurant was defined by the greatest fruit smoothie I've ever had. The Very Berry smoothie is truly exceptional and deserves a rating of a million stars.
  • Very Berry smoothie10
  • fruit smoothie10
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Alejandra H. T.
Review date: 03/13/2025
10
Cute Cafe with Amazing Food and Service!
My experience at this cafe was wonderful! It's a very cute cafe with great seasonal decorations. The service is amazing, and the food is excellent as well. I especially loved their house-made chai blend. Thank you!
  • seasonal decorations10
  • service10
  • food10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Erica S.
Review date: 02/10/2025
9
Kind staff and dog treats!
My experience at Karma Cafe was very positive. The staff were kind and accommodating. They even had treats by the door for my canine companion who was waiting outside.
  • staff9
  • dog treats10

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