901 colombus cafe

Great atmosphere for grabbing a beer and the happy hour prices are the best I've found in SF by a lot. $2.50 for a pint from 12 to close on weekends! Pretty quiet and chill with free wifi so it's great to work or catch up with a friend over a beer. Food includes pastries and some sandwiches that look amazing.

Stumbled into this place after we put in the wrong address for our uber. Lucky us!!! I got the wiseguy panini and it was amazing. The mozzarella cheese tasted fresh. There is so much to choose from. The hubby got the Turkey club and it looked delicious and he said it was. The size of the sandwiches were a good size. Not over the top big but big enough to fill you up. Would definitely come here again. Wish I had this spot in my neighborhood back home.

OMG...talk about a good sandwich! I've lived in the San Francisco Bay area for years! I think I've just had the best pannini I've ever had in a long time. Ordered the wiseguy it was perfection I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a quick savory bite.

Best BLT I've ever had. Delisious. Cozy atmosphere. Polite staff.

Very unassuming place when you walk by but was glad to stop in. Don't expect anything fancy but it's a great spot to get a quick bite or drink. Staff were very friendly and the mimosas tasted great, made with fresh squeezed juice.

Cozy Little Cafe with a super tasty Caramel Apple Coffee Cake.

This place was great, we came here everyday , while in San Francisco a couple yrs back, to relax and have a few beers after a day of traveling around the city, food was great and prices too !!!! Hope to be back very soon.

This place has a great atmosphere, is always playing the best chill music, and makes great fresh food. I always get the Point Reyes on a croissant with a mocha zebra. I wish I could have breakfast here every weekend.

I was not hungry enough to eat everything on the menu, and that is a shame. The Maui smoothie is fresh, tasty, and filling. Mellow jazzy tunes create a relaxing ambiance and the service was excellent.

This coffee place just came right after we were looking for some coffee and a croissant. The man working there was super nice. And the coffee was of great taste. The croissants, though, was a little bit sticky.

This local hangout is the bomb for food! Definitely impressed with both the atmosphere and especially food. It was delicious! This is off the beaten tourist path and is worth seeking out to spend an hour or two leisurely eating, drinking, and people watching.

A True American Dream... i have been going to this place for about 4 yrs now but during the Pandemic in 2020 realized that it was one of the only place open and serving the people around the neighborhood. Not only a few days ago when i decided to ask who owns it and found out that a Guatemalan brothers took over the place when the elderly owner gave it up came Pandemic.. one of the brother was the guy who started in the kitchen almost 20yrs or so ago and here he is can proudly say its my American dream. i know i dont have to say anymore as i look back and see the potential this place had location wise for example. That is the reason iam giving them a 5star and will make sure as long as iam gonna be around the neighborhood, i will put this place on tbe map to a state where people will wanna come to San Francisco and visit it for a bottle water or just a cuppa tea.... Its has so many attractions near by and the history of North Beach that goes with it...Iam so digging this place alot and for someone that can afford to sit in any restaurant or cafe in SF or anywhere in the world, this place has made me realised that there is still hope in this country cause people like the new owners are the ones that makes things possible in a country soooooo broken and a city so damaged like San Francisco.. Here iam pleading for people that will read this.. please when u visit this place at least keep an open mind.. look beyond the people that smile and wake up sooo early to come work because of customers like us. Only until we put ourselves in their shoes than we will be able to make a world a better place... 5star it is for me 👏👏👏

This place had delicious paninis!! They had a big menu and I wish I lived nearby. I'd probably go several times a week. They also had alcohol to go! I got a chelada and my lady got a very tasty mimosa. The staff was very friendly and it's under new management so the hours have changed so call in. I believe they close around 6pm

i really like this place. unpretentious, open early and late. chill, friendly service and a wide menu. good place to drink a cold beer or just grab a (huge) panini to go.

After walking San Fran hills we were ready for a break. Soooo great this lunch spot. Great wholesome food. Friendly atmosphere. School kids came through and family operated. All American dream of full life on display here

Tried the Hazelnut gelato and the taste was perfect!! The guy was from Guatemala and gave me an extra scoop for free! Hence 5 stars!!

I was walking around town for about 5miles and stumbled upon this spot. $4 beer sign outside pulled me in. I enjoyed some Kona big wave and Elysian for total of $8, unheard of in any big city. The guy was friendly and I was able to enjoy the outdoor and the bustling traffic while enjoying some good 🍺 If u ever walking around Lombard st or the wharf, stop by here for some 🍺

Great atmosphere! Needed a coffee. Good corner to just people watch too and enjoy the afternoon.

Excellent food and coffee. Fantastic local establishment that ticks all the boxes! Even has draft beer on tap with happy hour daily!

I loved it here. Happy hour from 3pm. Great service, very nice people

Calm corner cafe, me and a friend visited San Francisco and found this little gem we had to come back for the Gelato it's very creamy and cool perfect treat🍨🍨

Stefan HDT

This coffee place just came right after we were looking for some coffee and a croissant. The man working there was super nice. And the coffee was of great taste. The croissants, though, was a little bit sticky.

Ben Sherwood

This local hangout is the bomb for food! Definitely impressed with both the atmosphere and especially food. It was delicious! This is off the beaten tourist path and is worth seeking out to spend an hour or two leisurely eating, drinking, and people watching.

Jay Jamal

A True American Dream... i have been going to this place for about 4 yrs now but during the Pandemic in 2020 realized that it was one of the only place open and serving the people around the neighborhood. Not only a few days ago when i decided to ask who owns it and found out that a Guatemalan brothers took over the place when the elderly owner gave it up came Pandemic.. one of the brother was the guy who started in the kitchen almost 20yrs or so ago and here he is can proudly say its my American dream. i know i dont have to say anymore as i look back and see the potential this place had location wise for example. That is the reason iam giving them a 5star and will make sure as long as iam gonna be around the neighborhood, i will put this place on tbe map to a state where people will wanna come to San Francisco and visit it for a bottle water or just a cuppa tea.... Its has so many attractions near by and the history of North Beach that goes with it...Iam so digging this place alot and for someone that can afford to sit in any restaurant or cafe in SF or anywhere in the world, this place has made me realised that there is still hope in this country cause people like the new owners are the ones that makes things possible in a country soooooo broken and a city so damaged like San Francisco.. Here iam pleading for people that will read this.. please when u visit this place at least keep an open mind.. look beyond the people that smile and wake up sooo early to come work because of customers like us. Only until we put ourselves in their shoes than we will be able to make a world a better place... 5star it is for me 👏👏👏

Alberto Vega

This place had delicious paninis!! They had a big menu and I wish I lived nearby. I'd probably go several times a week. They also had alcohol to go! I got a chelada and my lady got a very tasty mimosa. The staff was very friendly and it's under new management so the hours have changed so call in. I believe they close around 6pm

euro

i really like this place. unpretentious, open early and late. chill, friendly service and a wide menu. good place to drink a cold beer or just grab a (huge) panini to go.

Gwynn Bowling

After walking San Fran hills we were ready for a break. Soooo great this lunch spot. Great wholesome food. Friendly atmosphere. School kids came through and family operated. All American dream of full life on display here

Sagar

Tried the Hazelnut gelato and the taste was perfect!! The guy was from Guatemala and gave me an extra scoop for free! Hence 5 stars!!

Yatin Pradhan

I was walking around town for about 5miles and stumbled upon this spot. $4 beer sign outside pulled me in. I enjoyed some Kona big wave and Elysian for total of $8, unheard of in any big city. The guy was friendly and I was able to enjoy the outdoor and the bustling traffic while enjoying some good 🍺 If u ever walking around Lombard st or the wharf, stop by here for some 🍺

Christopher Liew

Great atmosphere! Needed a coffee. Good corner to just people watch too and enjoy the afternoon.

Scott Hallo

Excellent food and coffee. Fantastic local establishment that ticks all the boxes! Even has draft beer on tap with happy hour daily!

Valeria Riquelme

I loved it here. Happy hour from 3pm. Great service, very nice people

Jade R

Calm corner cafe, me and a friend visited San Francisco and found this little gem we had to come back for the Gelato it's very creamy and cool perfect treat🍨🍨

Great place for breakfast: tons of options, pancakes were amazing, coffee was spot on, benedicts were as they should come, bagels too... perfect place to have breakfast at a decent price when the hotel B/F is none existent or too pricy. Couple of blocks from MVC and Marriot hotels.

Good coffee here, wifi and power plugs, open late, nice spot to chill just off the North Beach hustle, also a big screen TV to put on your fave game! I've not tried food yet but lots of options.

The paninis and sandwiches are awesome!! The smoothie & orange juice was also tasty 😋

Chilled cafe. Nice coffee. Great fresh juice

Stuart

Chilled cafe. Nice coffee. Great fresh juice

Shani שני

The paninis and sandwiches are awesome!! The smoothie & orange juice was also tasty 😋

Jimm D

Good coffee here, wifi and power plugs, open late, nice spot to chill just off the North Beach hustle, also a big screen TV to put on your fave game! I've not tried food yet but lots of options.

Juan Forero

Great place for breakfast: tons of options, pancakes were amazing, coffee was spot on, benedicts were as they should come, bagels too... perfect place to have breakfast at a decent price when the hotel B/F is none existent or too pricy. Couple of blocks from MVC and Marriot hotels.

VERY Tasty 👍. Staff quite helpful in navigating around my annoying allergy to wheat flour. They had some delicious goodies some with quinoa corn or rye flour. We Love eating there.

Really great little find! Tasty food. Great bagel and panini variations! No overwhelming portions. Fresh OJ. Good coffee. Clean, friendly and good service. Toilets very clean; in need of refurbishment. Will definitely be back during our stay

Grungy basic Coffee House great with a greatb selection of food and beer.... nothing exceptional

This was a lovely little spot we stumbled on while trying to find something a 5 and 6 year old would eat. The gentleman behind the counter was great and helped us out by making grilled cheese for the kids. We had the panini, which he said were his “go to” sandwiches. The portions were sizable and very filling. The overall ambience of the establishment was eclectic and relaxing. Nice place to stop off, relax and enjoy a good meal before continuing on.

Nice and friendly place. Haven't tried the food but drinks are good!

Nice and warm, soft relaxing jazz in the background and delicious house coffee w. Almond Biscotti

We ended up here for lunch completely intentionally following a long morning seeing San Rafael and San Francisco. It's certainly not much to look at from the outside, inside is also more functional over comfortable. As we found ourselves slightly bereft of options and with the clock ticking on we decided to try a couple of sandwiches. We had tuna on sourdough and pastrami melt on ciabatta, both of which were actually really good. It wasn't too busy but at the same time there wasn't much choice in seating, we ended up in front of a large fan / air conditioning unit which was annoying as it meant having to try and pin all of our stuff down before it blew off the table.

Stopped here since I had some time to burn on the weekend. Chill vibes, very friendly people at the counter, and decent drinks. Got their limited eggnog latte and tiramisu and both items were excellent. Good amount of seating here, can definitely imagine coming here with a laptop and working for an hour or two.

This is a great place to grab something to eat before a show at Cobb's comedy club or bimbo's 360. The prices are super reasonable for the location, although the sandwiches are a little smaller than I expected. Great atmosphere. I think there are a lot of regulars from the neighborhood that hang out. I posted the menus as of June 2022

Had a bottle of beer and some pastries, taste good

Good waffles, a nice and quiet spot for breakfast in a corner of Columbus Ave in North Beach. Have a seat and enjoy the breakfast

Nicholas Pun

Stopped here since I had some time to burn on the weekend. Chill vibes, very friendly people at the counter, and decent drinks. Got their limited eggnog latte and tiramisu and both items were excellent. Good amount of seating here, can definitely imagine coming here with a laptop and working for an hour or two.

Daniel Curran Jr

This is a great place to grab something to eat before a show at Cobb's comedy club or bimbo's 360. The prices are super reasonable for the location, although the sandwiches are a little smaller than I expected. Great atmosphere. I think there are a lot of regulars from the neighborhood that hang out. I posted the menus as of June 2022

Rommel M

Had a bottle of beer and some pastries, taste good

Angelo

Good waffles, a nice and quiet spot for breakfast in a corner of Columbus Ave in North Beach. Have a seat and enjoy the breakfast

Coffee and bites are solid! Staff are very friendly too. However, this place is not the vibe for working/chilling. I’d only get to-go from here. The interior seriously needs a renovation. This spot could easily be packed with people during the work day but the clutter and worn down seating is uninviting nor inspiring. I appreciate that there are TVs running with sports giving it a more laid back casual vibe rather than a packed out work space, but more needs to be done to make this place a competitive option for locals to enjoy their coffee.

Not really sure about this place. We popped in because of the homemade tiramisu"sign. It was fine... And the other pastries were fine also. Coffee is a bit weak for my tastes... But that's just me. I also liked the atmosphere... But the overall impression was that it wasn't a real friendly joint; little rules like "no cell phones at the counter" and a sign to conserve napkins... And cash only. Nothing terrible, just left with bad impression overall.

Some people see this as a great secret gem in the area but each time I have gone to this place I have been highly disappointed. The first time I went I ordered a wrap at the register and when I got the wrap it had the only two items I asked not to be on there. It made it inedible. I am not the type of person to return things so I left unsatisfied. The second time was the same deal. The register person couldn't understand what I was ordering and then brought me the wrong item again. I can't get over this happening twice and I will not be returning to this establishment. It is incredibly expensive for what they offer including lackluster salads and wraps. It is also cash only which it is not worth doing when you could go to many other better cafes in the area. Do yourself a favor and walk up the street to Cafe Sapore for lunch and Roccos for drinks. There are few places I actually refuse to go to and this is one of them.

Stopped by for a quick breakfast burrito and sandwich while moving into the North Beach neighborhood. They weren’t just bad, they were inedible. Plenty of other cafes around to try instead. Skip this one.