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Cafe Mason

Cafe Mason

Café and Restaurant$$$$
Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco
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    Kris B.
    "Shrim and crab melt is exceptional."(3 Tips)
    Ron S.
    "Great breakfast food...enjoyed the eggs Benedict"(4 Tips)
    Mário L.
    "That croque madame was seared."(3 Tips)
    Aaron
    "Great breakfast and a clean, modern, frendly place."(22 Tips)
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  • Trulia Pro
    Trulia ProJuly 17, 2012
    Cafe Mason is a great place for a quiet breakfast or lunch business meeting. It's only a few steps from the Hilton Union Square. Our Tip: Try the fresh squeezed orange juice.
  • MetroWize
    MetroWizeMarch 8, 2012
    Start off with the crispy onion rings, order up a juicy burger and wash it all down with a tall beer. Café Mason is open 24 hours a day – so stop in for breakfast, lunch, dinner or anything between. Read more
  • Kevin M.
    Kevin McCarthyJuly 14, 2015
    Try the Poultry Saint Raphael - Chicken Breast sautéed with mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, nocoise olives and fresh herbs in red wine sauce (via @Foodspotting)
  • Mariano S.heart icon on user image
    Mariano SQMay 7, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Love the pasta here. In the four years I've been here I've always made time to come and have some fettuccine salmone and a glass of wine.
  • Adam S.
    Adam ShunNovember 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    I always come here for breakfast when in town for Dremforce and staying at Union Square Hilton. Courteous and good food.
  • Kyle M.
    Kyle MooreAugust 29, 2014
    Everything was really good. Great service. We had eggs Benedict, fried eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and fresh-squeezed orange juice.
  • Guy C.
    Guy CarpenterJuly 5, 2013
    Probably one of the best restaurants for families with teenage children. Reasonable prices, fairly good food. Close to union square.
  • Gloria G.heart icon on user image
    Gloria GottelmanApril 24, 2019
    Omelette with chicken was unusual but awesome. Can get it with a side of very fresh fruit too!
  • Leigh M.
    Leigh McLoghlinOctober 25, 2012
    I don't know why people are complaining about the food or service. Both have been excellent for our dinner! My girlfriend and I had nothing but a great experience
  • Rami I.heart icon on user image
    Rami IsmailApril 4, 2018
    I can get a croissant french toast and fresh orange juice at 3:30AM. Doesn't get better than that.
  • Chris N.heart icon on user image
    Chris NixonAugust 12, 2014
    Steamed mussels and crab cakes were great and the beer cold!
  • Christina
    ChristinaMay 24, 2012
    Best breakfast I've ever had. Santa Fe Omelet so good with fruit and side of Chicken Apple Sausage. coffee very strong though!
  • Oksana H.
    Oksana HansenFebruary 18, 2013
    They use cage free eggs here. I had the French toast ham and cheese! Delicious! Try the sweet potato fries
  • Hostelling International
    Cafe Mason, just next door had a good variety of food. They offered a fairly inexpensive glass of house merlot. The staff were very friendly.- Patrick, (USA)
  • Patrick B.
    Patrick BDecember 11, 2012
    Best orange juice ever! Freshly squeezed and lots of pulp!
  • Lily S.
    Lily ScottJanuary 11, 2014
    Second time here. I don't understand all the complaints, I love the food and the service is just fine.
  • Crystal C.
    Crystal ClarkeAugust 27, 2012
    Wonderful place to eat very good prices for the food quality and very tasty drinks!
  • Debra S.
    Debra SavittieriSeptember 1, 2013
    Even if there is a line at the door the wait is not long at all. Dark lighting so everyone looks good here.
  • James L.
    James LinebergerApril 3, 2013
    Great service - I had a turkey on sourdough for lunch & I'd give it a 7/10.
  • Gabe O.
    Gabe OrvisJune 6, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Gnocchi Sicilian is awesome. Great service always. Favorite diner in SF.
  • Hazel D.
    Hazel DemonteverdeMay 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The food & desserts are nothing to write home about but my gay & I like to come here for coffee & ice cream after a late night of binge drinking.
  • Maud B.
    Maud BocquillodJune 11, 2013
    Great service, good quality/price ratio and open late!
  • Halukheart icon on user image
    HalukSeptember 18, 2016
    Beef crepe is wonderful
  • Ron S.heart icon on user image
    Ron SnedMarch 18, 2013
    Great breakfast food...enjoyed the eggs Benedict
  • Fred J.
    Fred JohnsonJune 23, 2014
    Baked Sonoma Goat Cheese Salad
  • Jonathan F.
    Jonathan FordApril 4, 2012
    Their Moca is good, come for some EU server charm. A lot of tourists btw.
  • bcast
    bcastAugust 1, 2013
    Gnocchi ala Siciliana was on hit! Delish!
  • J J.
    J JohnJuly 8, 2018
    Last resort kinda of place. Limited menu at night, quesadillas are ok, so are the pancakes.
  • Shuotian C.
    Shuotian ChengJuly 4, 2013
    The burger is not that delicious. And I don't quite like its fries. A bit too hard.
  • VIP SOCIALITE
    VIP SOCIALITENovember 6, 2011
    VIP Socialite Recommends: Pollo Quesadilla with a Bottle of Champagne <3
  • Jipstaheart icon on user image
    JipstaApril 9, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The chorizo frittata is nothing short of award-winning!
  • Kevin B.
    Kevin BrookhouserDecember 9, 2012
    Good food. Good prices. Great service.
  • Brenda E.heart icon on user image
    Brenda EAJanuary 4, 2014
    The sweet white wine its delicious
  • Goran B.
    Goran BrkićApril 1, 2014
    A bit slow service, but amazing eggs benedict
  • Hanna A.
    Hanna AaseApril 10, 2014
    Orange juice and Expresso are awesome
  • Stefanie R.
    Stefanie RichterNovember 7, 2010
    great breakfast. home fries and Bacon.. some of the best we have had.
  • Allan F.
    Allan FlammJuly 9, 2013
    Great place breakfast all day long
  • Eli H.heart icon on user image
    Eli HickoxMay 5, 2019
    Mediocre tourist breakfast joint. Pretty solid, but I only come here when I need to because it’s usually super crowded
  • Mary R.
    Mary RamirezNovember 24, 2012
    Currently open and the food is very good!
  • Ryan
    RyanJune 14, 2011
    The burger and fries are good here, and they are open late!
  • Denise M.
    Denise MuellerSeptember 14, 2012
    Their house coffee is really nice :)
  • Kris B.
    Kris BaylonJanuary 1, 2013
    Shrim and crab melt is exceptional.
  • Jorge L.
    Jorge LedezmaJune 2, 2014
    Hope is gorgeous and her voice is incredibly sexy 😘
  • Helen L.
    Helen LarocheDecember 21, 2009
    The Mason Special (turkey & avocado) is simple but filling. They overdo it on the mayo; ask for your sandwich dry if you are picky.
  • DJLYRiQheart icon on user image
    DJLYRiQJanuary 21, 2013
    The food here is mostly crap. do not order any of the quesadillas, fried zuchini, or anything. The only thing good here is the ranch dressing. When you complain theyll tell you "oh well"
  • Collier Y.
    Collier YongDecember 13, 2013
    Simple and quiet ..... With wifi too
  • Gerardo Santana G.heart icon on user image
    Shrimp and crab melt!
  • Bunuël C.heart icon on user image
    Bunuël Cubo SotoJune 4, 2014
    Polo are really good!
  • Suzana U.
    Suzana UenoMay 25, 2011
    Woke up at 6 am to meet with a long time friend and they were open at 540am when everything else was closed!!
  • Danielle K.
    Danielle KovacichDecember 30, 2011
    Some of the best ranch dressing I have ever had.
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