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Arlequin Cafe & Food To Go
(Now Closed)Café, Wine Bar, and Dessert Shop$$$$
Civic Center, San Francisco
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Marine SergentMarch 31, 2018Cosy coffee with charming outside area. Oatmeal and Homemade Granola were great, they also have a lot of options for lunch.
Brigitte BieyroMay 11, 2018The patio is great, but often crowded. Expect to do some hovering for a table in nice evenings.
Christine WuJanuary 18, 2015Comfy cozy atmosphere - a lovely breakfast spot. The breakfast platter was savory goodness; especially liked the caramelized onion that came on the potato.
Mike BarnesNovember 2, 2013One of a handful of tranquil patio coffee shop SF work locations, nicely sheltered, not insane traffic or noise levels. Oh & great coffee too. If you need other liquid inspiration, there's Absinthe.
- Benson BleierMarch 18, 2016Upscale breakfast burrito, sub the pork for bacon -- super tasty. Also, the garden in the back is beautiful!
Anton GaddiMarch 29, 2019Good food & wine at reasonable prices. When with friends, get a bottle of wine from their wine store next door, order the cheese platter & sit at the back patio (near the heat lamp in cooler weather).
Really underrated spot to grab a glass of wine, or split a bottle w/ minimal corkage fee with friends. They have decent wi-fi so not a bad place to do some work during the day.
The All-day Breakfast Burrito is exactly what you want when you wake up at 11 and miss the breakfast window, but still want breakfast. Grab a coffee to go with it and enjoy the patio out back.
Joel CorpusAugust 29, 2012Could possibly be one of my favorite cafe's in San Francisco. Free wi-fi and a fantastic outdoor area. Food, coffee and baked goods are pretty spot on. Nice wine bar next door as well.
JoycottDecember 2, 2013Love this little cafe! It's so inviting, and the best place ever to get some work done on a laptop over the perfect cup of coffee. Make sure to check out the patio!
VicMay 19, 2016one of the most beautiful patios in the center and a quite wide variety of wines..Nice,quite place to have some coffee or sth to eat.
Amy WiddowsonSeptember 25, 2014Great place to grab a light lunch (side of ratatouille is more than enough) and a glass of wine while you work. Lovely staff and yummy munchies.
Liza PAugust 10, 2015Secret garden in Hayes Valley! Get a bottle of wine to share, and a lamb burger and have it all at one of the rickety tables in the garden.
Lori KoonceSeptember 30, 2012If they are available, you've got to try the Chocolate Cherry Cookies. It's almost like someone smushed a cordial cherry and added just enough flour to keep it from being a mess! They are the best!!
Caro SchieferMarch 20, 2017Great place! Good food. The arlequin sandwich is great. Just nice to hang around the entire day and sitting in the sun.
Steven PetersonAugust 12, 2016Great place to have a coffee and work, although the wifi was spotty when I was there.
Jessica @trufflefritesJune 12, 2013Huge selection of wine at all prices even as low as $13/bottle. Pours by the glass available, but get a bottle ($5 corkage) and sit outside in the patio. Best deal!
Russell Allen EsmusOctober 2, 2014try the goat cheese and kale pesto pastry, it's really good. the back patio is the place to sit if you have a friend with you.
Tasting TableAugust 21, 2014One of the city's best back gardens. Nibble on dangerously good brioche doughnuts or pretzel croissants paired with a bottle of rosé from the wine shop. Read more
Farshid KetabchiMarch 16, 2013Part of the Absinthe group, Arlequin has one of the best back yards. The food isn't bad either. Good imported wine collection in its attached shop.
Priscilla LeungOctober 28, 2014Dine in and sit in the back patio area. It's secluded, shaded and you almost forget you're in the middle of the city.- Sara TaylorJune 14, 2017Gorgeous patio seating - perfect for enjoying some coffee or wine. Lots of delicious food to choose from as well.
NoahOctober 29, 2014Well brewed drip coffee with a side of tasty music. Plenty of food options and a tucked away back patio.
Lea Dessi-OliveJanuary 31, 2015Patio is awesome, worth coming even if it's for a little bite. No gluten free bread but have some salads, and egg options
Gunnar AasenFebruary 27, 2017Grab a glass of wine and enjoy the large peaceful garden in the back. They even set up heaters on chilly afternoons.
For those based at mid-Market it's nice to find an excuse to head into Hayes Valley. Arlequin does great sandwiches, salads and tasty baked things. Also wine, if there's time.
Nelson ElhageDecember 16, 2015They will happily sub your choice of veggies for the meat in the bagel sandwich. Try it on an onion bagel with tomatoes+spinach!
Ozlem B.G.August 18, 2013Backyard is heaven but beware of your order as it might come different than you ordered. Yet, the service guys are great, they offered a cookie for constellation.
Sravanti TekumallaOctober 19, 2017The loveliest outdoor patio and good coffee. Crowded in the evenings, but a great spot!
My favorites: breakfast burrito, meatball sandwich, espresso brownie. The back patio is lovely.
Scott O'BrienMarch 23, 2014breakfast burrito is solid as a brick but im sure very good for you...grab a spot in the garden for vitamin D
BérengerMay 12, 2015Great coffee and pastries. The patio on the back is amazing when the weather is nice!
Irene RyabayaMarch 13, 2015Roasted chicken, brioche doughnuts, curry lamb burger, wifi, gorgeous garden, pet friendly
Outside seating plus a bottle of wine from next door makes for a great brunch setting. Five dollar corkage fee for purchased bottles.
Jenn DavisOctober 15, 2012The roasted beet and apple salad is delicious! Add a refreshing ice tea to round out the meal
Wilson Favre-DelerueOctober 26, 2017Decent breakfast/brunch/lunch fare. The lovely terrace is the real attraction here.
Kostas KoukoravasJune 26, 2015Fantastic sandwiches and breakfast options, lovely patio and free wifi. coffee is rather average tho
RachelJuly 19, 2017Lovely garden and decent food too but increasingly a victim of its own popularity. Be prepared to wait and wait for a seat.
Nadège BréantOctober 22, 2014OMG THE STUDY GODS LOVE ME! Great food great view great wine! Loved it!
If the weather is nice, sit out back in the garden patio. Check out the attached wine shop before you leave.
Ryan WarnerAugust 6, 2014Their homemade donut things are delicious. Their breakfast sandwich is pretty good as well.
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Arlequin Cafe & Food To Go
384 Hayes St (at Gough St)
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
Arlequin Cafe & Food to Go is located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, California. We serve gourmet sandwiches, salads, beverages and desserts at reasonable prices.
Take your food to go or dine in our back garden patio or in our Cafe.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon
- 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Tue–Fri
- 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
(415) 626-1211
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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