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Cafe Mason
Café and Restaurant$$$$
Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco
"Shrim and crab melt is exceptional."(3 Tips)
"Great breakfast food...enjoyed the eggs Benedict"(4 Tips)
"That croque madame was seared."(3 Tips)
"Great breakfast and a clean, modern, frendly place."(22 Tips)
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Trulia ProJuly 17, 2012Cafe 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.
Kevin McCarthyJuly 14, 2015Try the Poultry Saint Raphael - Chicken Breast sautéed with mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, nocoise olives and fresh herbs in red wine sauce (via @Foodspotting)Upvoted Mar 21
I always come here for breakfast when in town for Dremforce and staying at Union Square Hilton. Courteous and good food.
Kyle MooreAugust 29, 2014Everything was really good. Great service. We had eggs Benedict, fried eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and fresh-squeezed orange juice.
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.
Leigh McLoghlinOctober 25, 2012I 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
Guy CarpenterJuly 5, 2013Probably one of the best restaurants for families with teenage children. Reasonable prices, fairly good food. Close to union square.
Gloria GottelmanApril 24, 2019Omelette with chicken was unusual but awesome. Can get it with a side of very fresh fruit too!
Oksana HansenFebruary 18, 2013They use cage free eggs here. I had the French toast ham and cheese! Delicious! Try the sweet potato fries
Hostelling InternationalAugust 9, 2011Cafe 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)
Rami IsmailApril 4, 2018I can get a croissant french toast and fresh orange juice at 3:30AM. Doesn't get better than that.
ChristinaMay 24, 2012Best breakfast I've ever had. Santa Fe Omelet so good with fruit and side of Chicken Apple Sausage. coffee very strong though!
Lily ScottJanuary 11, 2014Second time here. I don't understand all the complaints, I love the food and the service is just fine.
James LinebergerApril 3, 2013Great service - I had a turkey on sourdough for lunch & I'd give it a 7/10.
Debra SavittieriSeptember 1, 2013Even if there is a line at the door the wait is not long at all. Dark lighting so everyone looks good here.
Crystal ClarkeAugust 27, 2012Wonderful place to eat very good prices for the food quality and very tasty drinks!
Gnocchi Sicilian is awesome. Great service always. Favorite diner in SF.
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.
Shuotian ChengJuly 4, 2013The burger is not that delicious. And I don't quite like its fries. A bit too hard.
AliciaFebruary 18, 2014Not the best food unless you are really desperate. Don't order the bolognese, it's more like a beef stew... A dry beef stew. Chicken sandwich was dry also. Not great value for money
DJLYRiQJanuary 21, 2013The 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"
Eli HickoxMay 5, 2019Mediocre tourist breakfast joint. Pretty solid, but I only come here when I need to because it’s usually super crowded
- J JohnJuly 8, 2018Last resort kinda of place. Limited menu at night, quesadillas are ok, so are the pancakes.
- VIP SOCIALITENovember 6, 2011VIP Socialite Recommends: Pollo Quesadilla with a Bottle of Champagne <3
- Stefanie RichterNovember 7, 2010great breakfast. home fries and Bacon.. some of the best we have had.
- Hostelling InternationalJune 13, 2011Cafe Mason next door was a great stop for a late-night feed. Food was reasonably-priced and not the usual bland Sysco fare.
Helen LarocheDecember 21, 2009The Mason Special (turkey & avocado) is simple but filling. They overdo it on the mayo; ask for your sandwich dry if you are picky.- Mário LemesMay 19, 2015The food is awful. That croque madame was seared. The only advantage is that it's right beside the Hi Hostel.
Kris OzJanuary 21, 2013This place was horrible all of their food was dozen and their quesadilla tasted like soap. The service was horrible and confrontational when I complained. The only thing good was the ranch dressing.
Buttercup DNovember 24, 2012If you're looking for the upscale SF dining experience, this isn't it. Food is ok, geared towards tourists. This is just a glorified diner.
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Open 24/7, Cafe Mason in San Francisco specializes in fresh, homemade dishes of various cuisines. Come see why anytime is a good time at Cafe Mason.
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- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(320) 627-6678
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
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- 6.4
"My favorite. I came here daily when I first moved to SF. The kitchen does an incredible job in a small space, bar offerings are vast, seating in generous outside and in. DJs spin on weekend nights."
Dale Tegman - 8.4
"The French toast was delicious. They make a great latte, and the oj is fresh squeezed!"
Gretchen Schramm - 7.8
"Delicious cheese plate app. Tasty Ahi Tuna app as well! And of course, the bread and butter are unusually good."
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