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El Cafe - Reviews

1400 Taraval St, 94116 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
306

Reviews

88.9%

Satisfaction

19

negative

15

neutral

272

positive

What people say about El Cafe

Visit Type
  • Solo Dining
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Mary M.
Review date: 08/26/2025
9
Delightful Morning at El Café!
I had a truly wonderful experience at El Café this morning. I'm so glad I stopped by! The food was absolutely delicious, specifically the croissant and chai latte. The folks working there were very kind and welcoming. I found a comfortable spot against the wall, which offered a lovely view of the park, making it a very pleasant place to relax, read, or work. Thank you for a great visit!
  • food10
  • croissant10
  • chai latte10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Prad R. (.
Review date: 07/04/2025
9
Serene Atmosphere and Delicious Bagels
My daughter and I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. We enjoyed really good bagels and great coffee. The atmosphere was particularly serene, enhanced by a ginormous painting of a town square with impressive perspectives that truly mesmerized me. The service and food were both rated a perfect 5, and the noise level was quiet, making conversation easy.
  • bagels8
  • coffee8
  • atmosphere10
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Veronica B.
Review date: 02/18/2025
10
Favorite Breakfast Bagel Spot
My favorite spot in the outer sunset to grab a breakfast bagel and iced latte! The food, service, and atmosphere are all top-notch, earning a perfect 5/5.
  • breakfast bagel10
  • iced latte10
  • food10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Takeout
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Snigdha A.
Review date: 02/16/2025
7
Delicious Bagel, Slow Service
My experience at the restaurant was a mix of delicious food and some service hiccups. I tried the "Healthy Vegan" bagel, which was pretty delicious. However, the "Chagaccino Latte" was a bit weak, though soothing. The order took a little longer to prepare, and there was an initial mix-up with the order. Despite these issues, overall, it was good.
  • Healthy Vegan bagel9
  • Chagaccino Latte5
  • order preparation3
  • initial order4
Visit Type
  • Delivery
Service Type
  • Delivery
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Erika V.
Review date: 02/15/2025
8
Delicious Delivery Breakfast and Lunch
My experience with this restaurant was through food delivery. I ordered the Breakfast Burrito with added bacon, a Tuna Melt, and a Mexican Mocha. The food arrived nicely packaged. Since it was a delivery, I did not comment on service or atmosphere.
  • Breakfast Burrito8
  • Tuna Melt8
  • Mexican Mocha8
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
jay B.
Review date: 12/31/2024
9
Beachside Cafe with Great Food and View
My experience at this cafe was wonderful. The food and coffee options were good, and the view was the best part, especially being so close to the beach. It's a great place to try on a warm sunny day.
  • food8
  • coffee options8
  • view10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Vasya
Review date: 12/06/2024
9
Delightful Food, Coffee, and Atmosphere
My experience at this restaurant was delightful! I love the food, coffee, and the music, which was delightful and cheerful. It's an awesome place to take a break and rest. I had a house-made sun-dried tomato cream cheese bagel with a large coffee while taking a break from work, and it was great! I returned in April 2025 on a sunny afternoon for a quick lunch and enjoyed a Yummy Salami sandwich and a cup of coffee. It was delicious and I recommend it!
  • food9
  • coffee9
  • music9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Chris M.
Review date: 12/04/2024
9
Great local coffee spot!
This is my go-to local coffee spot. The staff is incredibly friendly and fast, and the place is always clean. They offer a cool Chagaccino, along with tasty bfast and lunch bites.
  • staff10
  • cleanliness10
  • Chagaccino9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Takeout
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Ali
Review date: 10/09/2024
8
Worth the Wait for Nutella Toast!
My experience at the restaurant involved a bit of a wait to receive my order, but the Nutella toast was absolutely worth the wait. I also found the Strawberry & Banana smoothie to be enjoyable. I recommend 👍.
  • Nutella toast9
  • Strawberry & Banana smoothie8
  • wait to receive my order4
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Dharma T. T. (.
Review date: 09/13/2024
9
Friendly neighborhood cafe with great ice latte
My experience at this cafe was very positive. I ordered an ice latte with one shot, and it was excellent. The cafe is a very friendly neighborhood cafe, offering a chill and laid back atmosphere. The service and atmosphere were both rated a 5 out of 5, and the food was also rated a 5 out of 5.
  • ice latte9
  • neighborhood cafe10
  • atmosphere10

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