Great food with artistic plating. This restaurant has been a favorite for me and my family for almost a decade. Ive also come here to study with my friends as theres free WiFi and upbeat music.When ordering a sandwich, the soup or salad ordered with it comes first as an appetizer with the sandwich being served soon after.Pictured: Santa Fe wrap with ceasar salad and chicken escoffier with cream of mushroom soup.
Cafe la Flore is a Sunset Gem! Pepe, previously a gourmet chef in another San Francisco establishment, will make sure youre in good hands. The presentation of the food is fantastic and the daily special is great value. Salad and a main course thats healthy and delicious all for just under 11$ What a steal! Id encourage anyone to give this restaurant and the owner a shot!
I never write a review but I also have never been treated this way from a restaurant… we tried to call to make an order to go and they never responded. We drove there because they said they take orders to go… when I arrived I ordered the food for three people people and after I ordered they looked around in the store and said: sorry there are two people seated (literally the only two people in the restaurant) and they made a reservation so we can’t take your order because we need to wait until they are ready to order and focus on them!!! I was shocked and asked: seriously?? And they said yes sorry we need to concentrate on them.
This is an unpretentious but hugely satisfying place to grab a quick bite or hang out with friends or solo. Its half way between 9th Ave and 19th Ave, so it has less crowds and a more neighborhood feel. You get an espresso cafe with internet plus a surprisingly robust menu. I live around the corner, so its perfect to get out for a cafe mocha or grab a sandwich to picnic in Golden Gate Park. Theres indoor and sidewalk seating. I recently saw a family of three happily having a sumptuous breakfast at a table outside. The staff is very attentive. Ambience includes wall art ranging from Parisian to Rock and Roll, along with a backdrop of Ibiza-inspired chill music.
Sweet place. Excellent presentation, great portions, wholesome ingredients. I came here 1-2 times a week to get the lunch veggie wrap for about 6 months. Owner is super nice!
Great coffee, great artwork, and the owner was a gem. Cafe is located in a nice area with ample parking nearby, that’s hard to fine in the city.
Great, affordable and elegant plates. Ypu wont regret it
Just amazing! Generous, beautiful tasty servings of creative sandwiches, wraps and salads! Good cafe drinks and smoothies too.This is clearly a labor of love for the cook. When we were there, he apologized for wait because he was single-handedly doing everything that day. Yet he did not skimp an iota of care in the preparation. Truly worth the weight!
This place is a gem. The owner and chef is just the most amazingly friendly person. The food is delicious and the presentation is beautiful. This is one of our favorite places in the neighborhood and we frequent it often. Oh, and the vanilla iced lates are sooo good as a bonus. 😋
FIVE STAR. Lets start with the moneymaker... The food. Some of the best presentation youll ever see, especially considering the price. The food is delicious with great combinations of texture, taste, and temperature. My open faced smoked salmon on an English muffin looks and tastes as though its made by a Michelin chef. Cant get enough of this place.The coffee is great. I prefer just a plain black coffee and it was exactly how I want a coffee to taste. Ive had other coffee drinks and they may or may not blow you away but its what youd expect. They dont cut corners.The service could use some work, HOWEVER take the time to talk to the owner/chef. He is so welcoming and so nice. Hes one of the friendliest people and it makes you want to come back. That and hes amazing at what he does.
Love love love this place. Best Food Ever!
Friendly staff, great food. Photo is of the Healthy Eater
Great taste and presentation! I wish I took a picture before eating everything. Portions are big and price is reasonable.
Great service and great food. Couldn’t ask for more.
Really good sandwiches for a reasonable price, will definitely come again
Was wandering around the neighborhood when I came across this little cafe. Relaxing, adorable, and some really cool lunch options. I got an open-faced sandwich (wasnt entirely sure how to eat it but it was really good!). Good coffee, service was great. Free wi-fi here. I told my friend about it and she brought her grandparents here when they visited SF
BEST Internet cafe in the hood! So grateful I found this place. Not only do they have wonderful high speed internet, the food and drinks are AMAZING (seriously not a bad item on the menu) and the music is always rockin and keeping me motivated to work. The owner is the sweetest man who will try to honor any special requests and maintains a quality establishment. Stoked I live so close to this place and would eat there daily if I could!!! Amazing food presentation and quality.
Great food and presentation!
Cafe La Flore serves the best brunch food I have ever eaten. Their wraps are stellar, their smoothies are delicious, but above all is how much care the owner puts into his food. He is unbelievably kind and makes an effort to make every dish he serves look and taste like it came out of a 5 star restaurant. I cannot recommend this place enough, and he gets no where near the business he deserves.
This is one of the most awful places I have been to in San Francisco. I came to work on a project and enjoy some of their food from their many selections. But when I prided a my food and explicitly said I do not want pork there was pork in my dish. Which led me to also realize they do not sanatize their utensil so if you order vegitarian food they use utensils that have been used for all of their meats. Once I pointed it out the chef began to clean the utensils. I did not make it a big deal, but right after they told me I had to leave which I didnt mind because I could not stand the smell of the food they just served me and litterally wanted to puke.
Wow, Pepe is amazing but this cafe is a great space to enjoy great food, wraps, sandwiches, smoothies and more.I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and freshness, and this is my go to local spot for quick eats or hanging out and reading a book with some coffee.Really enjoy visiting this space.
Some of the best sandwiches in the area! If you want a sandwich and salad you cant go wrong here
This has got to be one of the best cafes I’ve ever been to the food is amazing and they really take care of you. The owner treats you like if you were a friend and the prices are very good. if there’s a sandwich that I could really recommend it has got to be the turkey sandwich without a doubt. During this COVID 19 time I have got to say that this cafe makes you feel safe but at the same time make you feel the resembling Normality with going to a local coffee shop also they have variety when it comes to food there’s a lot to choose from here there coffee has got to be one of the best coffee s I’ve ever had I will definitely comeback to cafe la flore for this great experience that they offer the food presentation is great it really shows that they care about how and what the quality of the food is when the customer gets it
Probably the best sandwiches you can buy around this area. Pepe has some mad skills in making a good sandwich. I am always pleasantly surprised how he manages to put different ingredients in a sandwich and make them delicious. Go grab one and see for yourself. As you are grabbing one, may be get a smoothie to go :)It will help the our favorite local businesses to survive through this COVID times.I hope the restaurant opens for sitting soon, so that I can grab my coffee and read a book like the good ol days.
Love the coffees and the sandwiches.... Great service...
Fantastic place to study during pandemic that is nice and quiet, yummy food, great coffee, good WiFi connection, and easy to social distance . The guy here is really nice, too!
DoorDash screwed up the order. It told us that the order was ready for pickup. When we arrived the owner was surprised and said that he had no such order. However he set to it and immediately made us the 2 dishes. Cajun Chicken salad and Chicken Brie Sandwich. They were excellent with just the right amount of cheese. The chicken was cooked well and tasty. We also had a Aloha smoothie made fresh and tasty. Would go back and order personally instead is through DoorDash next time.
My neighborhood go to for great healthy salads and sandwiches. A great place to hang out and enjoy a coffee (when we get back to that)
Walking the crosstown trail we stopped here to take our lunch to Golden Gate Park. We had the best southwest tuna sandwich and minestrone soup. Nice people and a great lunch at a great price.
Honestly, this is hands-down my FAVORITE cafe in all of SF. It’s got loads of room, power outlets, delicious and well-portioned foods, as well as awesome coffee + other drinks. My girlfriend and I love coming here to get work done. Moreover, the guy behind the counter is the sweetest most hospitable guy you’ll come across. Please go and give this cafe a try - you won’t regret it.
The cook is a 5 star chef. Its not only delicious but he always makes a beautiful looking plate, like if you are eating at a fancy restaurant. I go there at least once a week, and I am always impressed by his skills. Very lucky to have them close by.
I love this place. Great place for lunch for takeaway or to stay. I host interviews for my company here and they are so welcoming and accommodating. Good music, good vibe, kind people. And there is always parking nearby!
The food is amazing. Pepe is a great cooker and he make everything with dedication and love.It isnt expensive and you eat like a king/queen. Its near the Golden Gate Park, so if you want to eat in the park you can also ask for taking the food away. Coffees and smoothies also great! People love as well the music of the Café and the ambience.
Cafe La Flore Irving is an old cafe with a very friendly owner. It definitely feels old inside, but my iced latte was good. There are outlets throughout the space and free, strong wifi. Its a local spot where you dont feel guilty staying awhile.
What a perfect neighborhood spot. Some of the friendliest people I’ve met since moving here. Sandwiches are top notch. Plating is excellent too, which is a welcome change of pace from most breakfast/lunch shops. Looking forward to coming through again and again.
Food and coffee is delicious here. High recommend. Very very fresh fruits and vegetables.
Food is absolutely unbelievable. I cant believe I spent less than $7 on the most amazing breakfast I have ever had. This is no exaggeration. The freshness of the food was perfect. The preparation was 5-star, and the price was half of what they could get away with considering the level of quality and presentation. You have to try this place. Best value in San Francisco.
La Flore has the best staff of any coffee shop in the Inner Sunset, in terms of friendliness and helpfulness.The coffee isnt WOW, but the food is reasonable and fresh, and theres usually seating available.And like I said, staff not being the usual surly types goes a long way.
I have not tried any food items yet but I occasionally have coffee here and work, and the barista/chef is among the nicest you find in the city. A very good neighborhood cafe.
Their playing is absolutely incredible. Great salads, sandwiches and smoothies. I consider going here a weekly work treat. Get the tuna melt. It is so good!
Ive been going to Cafe la Flore for about five years now. I must say Pepe(owner) has made things better. Food is delicious, Great place to work, great place to meet with friends and good coffee.
Cream of broccoli soup and the tuna melt were very tasty and wonderfully presented.
They shipped a salad to my home. they will not stop. i have so many salads. please show mercy. please stop sending salads.
Hidden gem of Inner Sunset. Staff here is always so nice and friendly, food is consistently good, and they’re lunch combos are a great way to finally eat some good soup (let’s all agree that we don’t eat soup as much as we should)
Good food, friendly service, and plenty of seating. Could use a few more seats with outlets.
I just ate the best Cesar salad!!! The food looks and tastes like art in this unassuming cafe. I wish we’d ordered more now.
The coffee here is incredible as is the food . They have some amazing and unique items on the menu. The Cafe la Flore coffee was a very interesting coffee!
Small business honest and good customer service
So glad to have stumbled up on Cafe La Flore and a little embarrassed that I have not been here before.At first glance and from the outside, this place looks like a hole-in-the-wall, and not necessarily in an ironic way. Dont let the outside fool you. The coffee was great and breakfast wrap beautifully presented and wonderful in its taste.Plus: free wifi and power outlets a plenty.I wish I had more reason to venture into this part of The City, because I could easily see Cafe La Flore becoming a regular stop.
Not the best food but the coffee is good !
Food looks and tastes beautiful. We had to wait for coffee for a bit. Very accommodating, served us breakfast even though breakfast window ended.
Very slow!!! I ordered a chai tea and a glass of water and waited over 30 min. The chai was really good but the service was extremely slow.
Very friendly staff that I have known for almost 10 years.
Food was okay loved the set up but if they serve food it would be nice to at least be offered something to drink.
The best breakfast in the neighborhood.
Nice selection of breakfast sandwiches and bagels in the 4-6 price range. Has a small mezzanine with seating, and the high ceiling gives it a very open, airy atmosphere. Theres wifi, and lots of people on laptops on a mid-Sunday morning. The French press was darkly roasted with a heavy, oily scent but a lot lighter, smoother taste thats surprisingly drinkable for a dark roast in the morning.
Great breakfast options, especially wraps. Ive been eating here for years, and the consistency of high quality breakfast keeps bringing me back.
Cafe La Flore is my favorite home office away from home. ;-) Consistently excellent food and coffee, lots of tables with plugs, and the best owner ever. Ive been fortunate enough to randomly meet other regulars in my line of work who needed freelance clients. Needless to say, this place has it all.
The salads and sandwiches were very nice, in a relaxing place found just by chance.
Excellent small, independent cafe on a quiet stretch of road. Free wifi, sit down or to go. Really nice people work there, excellent at-home feel. I had the morning burrito and its one of the best Ive ever had.
The food was very elegant and friendly service and not to pricey! Excellent! : )
I love this place. Its welcoming and low key, with fantastic sandwiches and wraps! A great place for studying or grabbing a bite.
Great wraps, sandwiches, coffee, smoothies; excellent service from an extremely nice gentleman who runs the place & basically does it all by himself. One of the few places on Irving that has wifi & outlets with ample seating so you can have a light lunch & work on your laptop. A little out of the way (a block west past Andronico’s), so not usually too crowded, never too noisy, but always at least a few people there chatting over coffee or working on laptops.
Salads are decent - what I really come here for are the wraps and sandwiches!
Laid back neighborhood cafe with good breakfast and lunch menu. Not overrun with laptop users.
Great food and very good cofffee (espressos).
Weve just had one of the best breakfasts.Very nice staff and great food!
How is this place not packed? Food is awesome. Atmosphere is awesome. Staff is awesome. Wifi is awesome.
Very relaxing and chill environment. Kind and respectful staff. Cozy spot right out of the park. Wonderful caramel macchiatos.
Awesome little spot. Delicious coffee/Tea selection, smoothies, breakfast, sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Free WiFi Too plus super friendly staff.
Delicious food and coffee. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Im so glad we stumbled upon this place.
Walking by I likely wouldnt have come through the door, but I came here based on reviews. The food and drinks were excellent, and very clearly prepared with love. Definitely recommended!
Great food. Truly exceptional for a café. The chef there really takes pride in his work whether it be a simple sandwich or extravagant salad. The coffees good too! Free WiFi and outlets available for your laptop. A hidden gem in the sunset.
Terrible coffee. Loud music. Pretty good food
Awesome and warm place. Love it...
This place went downhill. They stopped selling pastry and will refuse to serve you if you bring it. The ambience of cafe is here gone and it become boring sandwiches shop.
Super friendly service and the food is great. Nice place to sit and get some work done as well.
Nice place to go. Quiet environment. You can tell the cheff cares about how his food taste and looks. Enjoyed is overall and would come here often if I lived in san francisco. :)