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Le Café du Soleil
(Now Closed)Café and Coffee Shop$$$$
Lower Haight, San Francisco
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Probably the best place to eat alone without feeling self-conscious. Comfy, cozy, classy. Can get busy during the lunch rush, but have never had a problem finding a seat.
Romain VezirianMarch 29, 2015Amazing atmosphere - subpar croissants (take it from a French guy). If you want to stay for a coffee, this is a great place. If you want to grab food to go, there are better spots.
Sandra CifoMarch 19, 2017Their French toast its ridiculously good, enough for two . And so is their Tortilla español. If you like tortilla de patata you'll like this one. So close to being perfectly like one from Spain
- Sandra CifoMarch 19, 2017Tortilla español. If you like tortilla de patata you'll like this one. So close to being perfectly like one from Spain. Cheap! And enough to share with at least two people
Friendly, family-run neighborhood spot with live, local music. Great place to hangout - especially the cafe tables on Waller.
Ugur KanerFebruary 23, 2015Work on your tan, and your next big article. In your favorite order. Free wifi. Calm and inspiring atmosphere. Good food, organic coffee. Try Hummus sandwich.
The Trout salad is boss. A tower of leaning trout and avocado strips laying around a cluster of tossed greens, textured with pecans and apple slices. Strrrrong.
There are far too few Cafe du Soleils! This neighborhood gem covers everything life needs in a cafe, a place where you feel just as welcome eating alone as getting a glass of wine with an old friend.
YulongJuly 23, 2017Latte is great but house brew isn't. Also no pour over. Lots seats both indoor and outdoor.
French hot snacks, wine, beer, coffee, tea. I get a hot drink and a macaron and enjoy Sunday afternoons working on projects here.- Anna Dia AdrianiNovember 7, 2017Great coffee and a perfect quiet little place for brunch. Both the homemade granola and French toast are delicious.
Great coffee, decent food, awesome atmosphere. Perfect place to work on a sunny day.
Ian WalterMay 10, 2015Free wifi. Good place to do work and have a bite to eat outside on a sunny day.
Great, mellow local coffee shop. Tasty espresso and food, free wifi (LeCafeDuSoleilGuest, pw: cafedusoleil1)
Lindsay EyinkDecember 19, 2014Nice chill spot that is like. European cafe - food, beer/wine, and coffee. Chill with a book for a while.
Brad LeegeOctober 20, 2015Classic French cafe. Nutella available at the condiment bar proves the quality of this place.
Andrew ZFebruary 5, 2016European atmosphere, tasty sandwiches and excellent coffee. A popular spot to sit and work during the day.
Charming and cozy neighborhood gem with outdoor seating. Baristas are incredibly friendly. Huge portions.
RachelJuly 19, 2017Timeless, simple-but-good kind of place. Love the outdoor seating and salmon open-face.
J TAugust 17, 2018Best place for a meeting and conversation. Come here in the evenings for some live music.
The French toast is immaculate, unlinked any you've had before, and definitely the best food item on the menu for my money
My morning routine is to get a chocolate croissant and their’s is actually legit!
cafe du soleil, dans le soleil... cafe au laits in giant bowls, the best pan au chocolats outside France, a baguette and a bottle of wine! this place is magique.... the sun always shines here!
French toast is great here. It's very eggy almost like a custard.
Live music on Wednesdays! Nice staff. Fair warning: they close when they want.
Wifi is kinda crappy, but the coffee is tasty, the atmosphere is cozy, and the neighbourhood is just lovely.
Cute, cozy, rustic French. Fruit tarts are lovely. Good place to relax and get work done.
Brendan CurranAugust 7, 2014Great outdoor seating. Decent French style food. Nice neighborhood spot.
When the soup of the day is French onion, you must get it. Full stop.
Chez StockJune 30, 2012great coffee but they offer single shot by default which is weird. ham and cheese croissant was amazing.
Jonathan ChinchillaApril 19, 2013Just found out the same owner who owned LaBoulange owns this one! HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE CROISSANT is off the chain!!!
Darshy NAugust 11, 2011The fantastic french toast is well, fantastic! It's custard based topped with fresh fruit and syrup. Get some! Now!
Soliel's my favorite coffee spot in town - we had our engagement party here - everything on the menu is really good
HaighterationNovember 21, 2010Good for cheese plates and wine, just beware the laptop table-hoggers when you want to get your wine time going on a Sunday night. -Josh K.
Order some toast and slather some Nutella on yourself for a delicious snack
Soup of the day is usually delicious, especially the French Onion soup- HaighterationNovember 21, 2010Café du Soleil always has a soup of the day, often not advertised, so ask about it. Their lemonade is homemade & tasty. -Lynn F.
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- Mon
- 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Tue–Sun
- 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
(415) 934-8637
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. NFC Payments & American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
Dining Options
Take-out
Restroom
Yes
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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Beer, Wine
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"A very refreshing old type cafe after all those hipster laptop cafes. Latte was excellent and strong."
Ulla B - 9.0
"Great cafe with both coffee and more substantial food. Good space for working and a really nice outdoor courtyard if the weather is nice"
Rob Atkinson - 8.6
"Good for a quick bite (and open early!) Great and friendly service!"
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