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Café de la Presse
French Restaurant, Wine Bar, and Café$$$$
Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco
"Loads of wines, good food and magazines from around the world"(10 Tips)
"Croque Monsieur is delicious."(11 Tips)"Most disappointing eggs Benedict I've had in year."(8 Tips)
"Best almond croissant I've had since leaving France."(4 Tips)
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DensSeptember 13, 2016Dig this cafe. You can order to-go from the coffee bar tucked behind the bar. Also amazing magazine selection (mostly indie UK mags) -- soccer, bikes, wine, fashion -- worth checking out.Upvoted Sep 6
Authentic bistro ambience, perfectly executed French dishes, great wine and magazine selection: a great go-to stretch of the homeland in SF!
Aigerim NAugust 17, 2014Amazing breakfasts, charming Parisian atmosphere, nice view of the Chinatown gate. Whatever you order, always get the almond croissant.
BrownFace DebsAugust 5, 2016Lovely atmosphere. Can't convenient as a stop off for breakfast early in morning and then catch the Big Bus from next door Triton Hotel. Cappuccino is good. Egg Benedict is good but not exceptional.
Michael OudesJanuary 26, 2020the food was great and whatever you order you will not go wrong. the only thing that is killing the french “culture” is the way they serve Cognac. No proper glass and of course not pre-heated.
Polina PolinaJanuary 22, 2015Yammy breakfast. One of the best latte in the city. The size is amazing. But the pastry bad. Even in a Starbucks pastry is better.
Teresa ElliottMay 16, 2013Go for the onion soup. Stay for the selection of aoc Provence wines. They have Whispering Angel rose - one of my top two favs. The baguette is also incredible here.
Jessica FengOctober 9, 2012Eggs Benedict w/ smoked salmon here is the best breakfast food I've had in a while. Unfortunately, got stereotyped as an Asian-who-doesn't-know-English by the staff, which didn't set me in a good mood
hkevinchuJanuary 2, 2015Food here is delicious. On this most recent visi, I had the Onglet (hanger steak, medium rare w/ bordelaise sauce & fries).
Divya MenonMarch 9, 2015Great place for breakfast! Ordered the pancakes and they were soft, fluffy, and pure heaven! ❤️
Manu WallnerMarch 12, 2017Awesome atmosphere. You really feel like you're sitting at a Café in France. Had the salmon bagel, it was delicious!
Martin SahlbergMay 26, 2014Great place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tables by the bar best or outside on the curb. When in SF don't miss this!
Javier PascalSeptember 22, 2019The Benedict eggs were good, although the potatoes were missing something, the place is nice.
This is my new fav bfast place....the atmosphere is perfect, food is delicious and the service is on point!! It feels like ur hanging at a cafe in Paris!
Jugoslav PetkovicJune 9, 2013Loved the Croque Madame! Rare to find the proper treatment with brioche, bechamel and gruyere in this town, so this is a great find.
Madewell1937April 16, 2012Madewell's Denim Roadtrip will be on Grant Ave & Geary St. on 5/16/12 on between 12-7pm. Stop by for some very special surprises, including a styling station, a hair-braiding bar and a secret deal.
Tim PursellJuly 1, 2015Breakfast is better than dinner but dinner is good. Omelette are straight from Paris and the profiteroles are superbe.
Mafe BrooksAugust 7, 2012The tarte tatin is my favorite, next to the profiteroles (very generous portion too. Great for sharing).
static_signalAugust 7, 2014The escargot are delicious, delicate and not chewy, and best of all come served in their shells, with escargot tongs and forks.
Gilles PoupardinApril 7, 2014Charming French cafe at the entrance of the Chinatown district. Lovely staff. Good feeling like at home.- My fav cafe/bar in SF. Loads of wines, good food and magazines from around the world
Alex BarthMay 30, 2017Come here for the Euro- style free coffee house read. Phenomenal magazine collection, good newspapers.
Tracy MaurerApril 23, 2013The food and service was excellent. But don't try to get anything to go. They frown on that and will send you across the street to Starbucks (for obviously inferior food).
Carmen LaborinJanuary 21, 2012Love their coffee mugs ;) on the other side very sorry the tomato soup is gone and instead introduced a sweet butter squash... As for mail I'll stay with the Quiche Lorraine 'round the world tasting.
Michael BuchananMarch 1, 2012Amazing service and great atmosphere. I personally didn't care for the parfait, but my girlfriend attested to its French authenticity. She loved the vanilla pancakes.
Greg MacDonaldJune 10, 2018Traditional bistro with tons of character, and actual, European unsalted butter.
Odile RoujolJune 23, 2016Cassoulet ou bouillabaisse ? Joking . Ice coffee near china town perfect for a break
- Mariianne CraryDecember 27, 2014Great place to meet. Outside seating works well. Menu great. Have the right feel to it.
Patrick RamseyJuly 2, 2012Love the atmosphere, food & magazines! No surprise - French onion soup is great. Fun to people watch from sidewalk seats or the bar.
Desmond FooMay 20, 2015I'd order one of the omelettes for breakfast, the oeufs en meurette was really small.
Jane FriedmanAugust 10, 2018An institution. I like it better for brunch/breakfast rather than dinner.
TinneFebruary 22, 2014Good food, friendly bar tender. Nice to chill out after shopping or wondering about town.- David StraussMay 18, 2014Most disappointing eggs Benedict I've had in year. Burnt toast. No hollandaise. Just poached eggs, toast, and potatoes.
Eddie GenaoNovember 13, 2011Croissant sandwich with home fries absolutely delicious and a perfect portion and a Madeleine to top it all off
Ivan Fernandez LoboJuly 31, 2013Great place but service is getting worse. Sad thing when the supervisor dont put take good care of clients (on august 31, 2013 at 9:30am)
Pocket SunAugust 10, 2014Nice French style brunch spot. A little pricy for the food portion and quality.
William JonesNovember 12, 2016Hair of the dog. Mimosa with that Eggs Benedict, 'pinky out' status. #fancy
herm pugayNovember 9, 2014The desserts and sitting outside in the open air, watching people walking by.
Uwe Jens NeumannJune 23, 2014Never been to a French café that doesn't serve baguette. But otherwise it's very French ... except the gate to China Town across Bush St.
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Step out of San Francisco into our classic Parisian Tabac. Grab a glass of wine, a paper and relax.
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- Mon–Fri
- 8:30 AM–9:30 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
(415) 398-2680
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