Caffe Centro
Café, Breakfast Spot, and Sandwich Spot$$$$
South Park, San Francisco
The folks at Eater and SFGate like this place. Would you agree?
"Pasta portofino is the best “salad”"(3 Tips)
"... has it all, and a view of South Park."(2 Tips)
"its all about the nicoise salad! or if they have the pesto spinach lasagna,..."(3 Tips)
"Yummy espresso."(11 Tips)
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Wilson Favre-DelerueFebruary 7, 2017Lovely little neighbourhood cafe on what feels like the only European square in town. Even nicer when they close the small parallel street and set up tables and chairs for their makeshift terrace.
Cool little spot in South Park. If line is too long and all you want is a drip, you can grab a cup and drop amount in provided box. No need to wait for cashier.
Love this cafe, they have delicious food and croissants, and a super friendly staff. Great for lunch dates.
Kat 🐱May 12, 2016Their latte has this slightly sour after-taste that I don't really like... The coffee shop itself is nice though - great for meeting with friends or spending time by yourself reading or writing.
Solid lunch spot with super friendly staff. All the salads and sandwiches are great, but the grilled veggie sandwich is my favorite.
Get the pasta portofino salad and iced mocha, and hang out for a little while. The Gipsy Kings playing in the background will make up for there being no Internet.
Rodrigo MartinezOctober 23, 2016Very beautiful and cozy place to have a cup of coffee and breakfast.
- ShinaJune 1, 2018Lunch sandwiches, afternoon coffee or a after work beer- this place has it all, and a view of South Park.
Andrew PandrewMarch 23, 2018Cozy or loud depending on time of day and weather, invariably authentic.
Yes. Everyone here is doing deals. Hot spot for VC and cold brew coffee.
Good sandwiches for lunch, their breakfast is pretty good as well they have eggs and fresh pastries
The staff here is really fast and friendly and they make damn good food. I recommend the capresé sandwich.
- Lears FoolOctober 24, 2015Such a lovely place to sit at a small table outside and talk with a friend about life.
Amazing coffee, friendly service. Grab a latte and go hang out in the park.
Oriana WenMarch 18, 2015Happy hour 5-7 pm. Answer a trivial pursuit question correctly and get 50% off your drink!
Great coffee, I am convinced they brew w/ cinnamon. Cash jar at register to bypass the line if you're just getting drip.
Pretty great chai and macchiatos with quiet outside seating by South Park.
Alex BosworthNovember 6, 2016Nice espresso, I'd pass on the breakfast wrap: the cheese is good but the eggs and potatoes aren't seasoned
Gregory KennedyNovember 24, 2010Best coffee cake in town. They don't always have and it goes quick when they do. If you're special you will get to experience it. Good luck.
Francesca C.April 13, 2013Bring your own food to eat by the green table in the park. Their salads aren't as good as the setting.
Keenan PattersonSeptember 13, 2014Coffee was great. Sandwich was great. Might just have to become a regular here.
A delicious retreat from painting. The lattes and sandwiches are to die for. Try one! (Or two)
Old skool dot commers lunched here at ground during the first boom. Most of you reading this are too young to know what I am talking about.
Blythe RiskeJanuary 23, 2012Despite the info on yelp, there's no wifi here. Come here to find people talking to each other and writing in and reading from actual books.
Get your sandwich toasted and on multi grain bread! Delicious
Chris McIntyreJuly 22, 2010Best bagels in SoMA! Some how the cream cheese stays solid and cool on a toasted bagel. Perfect! You should try it :)
The caprese sandwich is the best veggie option here
don't wait in line for coffee, just drop $2 in the jar, grab your cup and go!
These guys are super fast. Great place for a quick lunch bite.
I recommend the veggie sando! I think it's the tastiest one they have and I'm not even a vegetarian
Michael SippeySeptember 15, 2010Sit at one of the green tables outside and make fun of all the webnerds sitting in the park...even though you're one yourself.
Try the Grilled Chicken Sandwich - This and the Turkey Sandwich are the best :)
TakeshiJune 8, 2012No WiFi, few outlets, but plenty of spots to stay. Good view of South Park and sweet chai :)
2 egg breakfasts are available on Saturday morning. The Sicilian (poached eggs on crusty bread) is lovely.
Everything is delish! the black bean salad w/ tuna and the white cheddar pesto counder sando are my favs right now!
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Welcome to Caffe Centro, South Park’s bustling neighborhood cafe.
Caffe Centro has been at the heart of the South Park Community for over 20 years; providing local residents and the business community with quick, simple, and delicious food & drink.
Open until 8:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Thu–Sat
- 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
(415) 882-1500
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Breakfast, Lunch, Happy Hour
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- 9.0
"A sweet little cafe with a neat ambiance. Not the place to work on your laptop, but great for reading the news or catching up with a friend. Good sandwiches too."
Caroline - 7.9
"Plenty of seating, outlets, and free wifi make this a great spot to work from. Top tunes, too!"
Amanda Van West - 6.2
"Tasty sandwiches and salads, the number of options for each will inevitably lead to decision paralysis. Unusually reasonably priced for the area."
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