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Sweet Chinito's Cafe

Coffee · Alameda

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About Sweet Chinito's Cafe

At Sweet Chinito's Cafe, we're proud to serve up delicious meals that are sure to satisfy any appetite. With a focus on classic comfort food and a cozy atmosphere, our cafe is the perfect spot to catch up with friends or enjoy a quiet breakfast alone. Our menu features an array of tasty options, inc...

At Sweet Chinito's Cafe, we're proud to serve up delicious meals that are sure to satisfy any appetite. With a focus on classic comfort food and a cozy atmosphere, our cafe is the perfect spot to catch up with friends or enjoy a quiet breakfast alone. Our menu features an array of tasty options, including mouthwatering sandwiches, freshly brewed coffee, and a selection of teas that will quench your thirst. Whether you're in need of a quick takeout or want to linger over a meal, we invite you to experience the warm hospitality and welcoming vibe that has made us a beloved fixture in Alameda for years.

What Customers Say About Sweet Chinito's Cafe

Sweet Chinito's Cafe is a local favorite known for its friendly staff, generous portions, and reasonable prices. Customers rave about the sandwiches, especially the pastrami on Dutch crunch, and the milkshakes. It's a great spot for a quick, satisfying meal.

Popular Dishes

Dutch crunch (5) sandwiches (12) milkshakes smoothies (4) pastrami (3) breakfast bagels BLT sandwich

Best For

Locals Quick Bite Casual Solo Dining

Tip: The Dutch crunch bread is a must-try, and the sandwiches are large enough to share or save for later.

Features

Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🥗 Vegetarian Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy

What to see nearby

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Explore the area around Sweet Chinito's Cafe

Sweet Chinito's Cafe is located in Alameda, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Religious Buildings

  • Bethel Christian Church (A 455m) — permanently closed church in San Francisco, California

Parks & Gardens

  • Coso Square (A 202m) — park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America
  • Juri Commons (A 325m) — park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America
  • Bernal Park (A 452m) — park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America
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  • Bernal Heights Park (A 696m) — park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • The Laundry SF (A 177m) — art gallery in San Francisco, California, U.S
  • Grand Theater, San Francisco (A 722m) — historic theater

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Frequently asked questions about Sweet Chinito's Cafe

Sweet Chinito's Cafe is located at 3100 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, Alameda.
Near Sweet Chinito's Cafe you can find points of interest such as The Laundry SF, Coso Square, Juri Commons, Bernal Park.
Sweet Chinito's Cafe offers coffee cuisine.
Sweet Chinito's Cafe has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Sweet Chinito's Cafe offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Sweet Chinito's Cafe based on customer reviews are: Dutch crunch, sandwiches, milkshakes, smoothies, pastrami.
Sweet Chinito's Cafe is ideal for locals, quick bites, casual dining, solo dining.
Sweet Chinito's Cafe is a local favorite known for its friendly staff, generous portions, and reasonable prices. Customers rave about the sandwiches, especially the pastrami on Dutch crunch, and the milkshakes. It's a great spot for a quick, satisfying meal.
The Dutch crunch bread is a must-try, and the sandwiches are large enough to share or save for later.
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Sweet Chinito's Cafe Alameda Reviews

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Joseph Stein

Super glad this place survived the pandemic. The staff are friendly, the shop has a classic feel that’s missing in most places, and the food! - you’ll never leave hungry. Even the regular sandwich size is well portioned. Bbq beef is my go-to. Love the smoothies as well. My favorite is the strawberry banana.

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Michelle Salgado (Kat)

Great little shop with an abundance of selections. From Coffee and sandwiches to Soups and Ice Cream. Friendly service

Joseph Stein
Joseph Stein

Super glad this place survived the pandemic. The staff are friendly, the shop has a classic feel that’s missing in most places, and the food! - you’ll never leave hungry. Even the regular sandwich size is well portioned. Bbq beef is my go-to. Love the smoothies as well. My favorite is the strawberry banana.

Michelle Salgado (Kat)
Michelle Salgado (Kat)

Great little shop with an abundance of selections. From Coffee and sandwiches to Soups and Ice Cream. Friendly service

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jenn went

Friendly service, many sandwich and drink options, ice cream, and $1.50 chips. I enjoyed my croissant sandwich and fresh watermelon juice. Low key with tables for dining in.

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Carol Wong

Local coffee/sandwich shop. Consistent food quality. Attentive staff.

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Roland Wallick

They have the best BLT sandwich ever, and so big you can have half for lunch and half for dinner. For a reasonable price by SF standards

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Neal Gupta

I've been coming here 2 times a week for years and this is by far my favorite sandwich shop in SF. The staff is amazing and the community of people who come to the shop are all great and supportive. I always get the Pastrami Sandwich on Dutch Crunch and swiss cheese. Can't go wrong.

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Peige Stevens

I have been getting sandwiches here since the day they opened. At first I was convinced they wouldn't survive in this neighborhood but 15 years later they are delivering the same quality food and service. I love the breakfast croissants! And the sandwiches are always spot on! ❤️

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daniela juarez

The sandwiches are really good and filling. Good amount for the price you are paying. Their smoothies and shakes are also really good, have tried about half and have liked all of them. Their other drinks are also fresh and very good. Definitely enjoy this place and always enjoy trying new drinks.

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James T

Delicious deli sandwiches, that are masterfully assembled with fresh bread and ingredients!

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pinguino hijueputa

I ordered the pastrami and bacon large sandwich and was not disappointed. The Dutch crunch was delicious and they cut it into quarters, which made it easier to eat. They made it fast and it stayed warm for a while. Definitely recommend them for the fact they accept EBT. Not many places in the mission take EBT for sandwiches and other food purchases, so it's kind of a big deal. I'll be returning soon...

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Fiona Su

No frills breakfast sandwich shop with fresh juice and sweets. Breakfast bagels are my favorite here; something about the way they make their eggs and bacon. Absolutely phenomenal! Kindest staff as well.

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Jonathan Beauford

Warm friendly staff with simple yet highly customizable breakfast and lunch offerings. The Dutch crunch bread is amazing, or just ask for a plate instead of a sandwich if you want to skip the carbs. The juice is also delicious!

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Love Lee

Healthy affordable food, smoothies, ice cream, sandwiches, so many choices! This place is awesome!

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Amir

Milkshakes are a 10/10 100% recommend and it’s also a dollar cheaper then regular milkshakes

Carol Wong
Carol Wong

Local coffee/sandwich shop. Consistent food quality. Attentive staff.

James T
James T

Delicious deli sandwiches, that are masterfully assembled with fresh bread and ingredients!

Jennifer Teu
Jennifer Teu

Friendly service, many sandwich and drink options, ice cream, and $1.50 chips. I enjoyed my croissant sandwich and fresh watermelon juice. Low key with tables for dining in.

Roland Wallick
Roland Wallick

They have the best BLT sandwich ever, and so big you can have half for lunch and half for dinner. For a reasonable price by SF standards

Amir
Amir

Milkshakes are a 10/10 100% recommend and it’s also a dollar cheaper then regular milkshakes

Love Lee
Love Lee

Healthy affordable food, smoothies, ice cream, sandwiches, so many choices! This place is awesome!

Neal Gupta
Neal Gupta

I've been coming here 2 times a week for years and this is by far my favorite sandwich shop in SF. The staff is amazing and the community of people who come to the shop are all great and supportive. I always get the Pastrami Sandwich on Dutch Crunch and swiss cheese. Can't go wrong.

Peige Stevens
Peige Stevens

I have been getting sandwiches here since the day they opened. At first I was convinced they wouldn't survive in this neighborhood but 15 years later they are delivering the same quality food and service. I love the breakfast croissants! And the sandwiches are always spot on! ❤️

pinguino hijueputa
pinguino hijueputa

I ordered the pastrami and bacon large sandwich and was not disappointed. The Dutch crunch was delicious and they cut it into quarters, which made it easier to eat. They made it fast and it stayed warm for a while. Definitely recommend them for the fact they accept EBT. Not many places in the mission take EBT for sandwiches and other food purchases, so it's kind of a big deal. I'll be returning soon...

Fiona Su
Fiona Su

No frills breakfast sandwich shop with fresh juice and sweets. Breakfast bagels are my favorite here; something about the way they make their eggs and bacon. Absolutely phenomenal! Kindest staff as well.

daniela juarez
daniela juarez

The sandwiches are really good and filling. Good amount for the price you are paying. Their smoothies and shakes are also really good, have tried about half and have liked all of them. Their other drinks are also fresh and very good. Definitely enjoy this place and always enjoy trying new drinks.

Jonathan Beauford
Jonathan Beauford

Warm friendly staff with simple yet highly customizable breakfast and lunch offerings. The Dutch crunch bread is amazing, or just ask for a plate instead of a sandwich if you want to skip the carbs. The juice is also delicious!

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Joshua Brathwaite

This place has a wide variety of things to eat! Sandwiches, ice cream, smoothies, freeze, hot links and so on! Small but nice, clean and very friendly staff! They also accept EBT!

Joshua Brathwaite
Joshua Brathwaite

This place has a wide variety of things to eat! Sandwiches, ice cream, smoothies, freeze, hot links and so on! Small but nice, clean and very friendly staff! They also accept EBT!

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Yashash Gaurav

Our Sandwich chef was super sweet in welcoming us - made my day happier. She was the best part. I had the regular Dutchcrunch chicken sandwich and it was decent! Thanks!

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Brian C

I was turned off a little bit upon seeing the large sandwich price at 18$, but it turned out to be a good deal. I got the Danish crunch bread, and the large sandwich easily was four sandwiches when you get it cut up. Paired it with salads and soups at home and it easily made four meals. Would recommend.

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Saminda

Strong performance by an egoless little neighborhood cafe. Sandwich prices, like the decor, is from decades past: $6.50 each. Amazing quality and value for your buck, fresh ingredients and a nice assortment of bread and fillings. Their pastrami on a soft French roll was delish, and my mom wife's veggie sandwich in Dutch Crunch was also "yummy" by her account. They also sell donuts, pastries, smoothies, and all types of other snackies. Definitely check it out, they open very early and close fairly early too. Sep 2015.

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Raul

Great place for a sandwich, at a very reasonable price. The sandwiches are huge and made quickly. They have different food options but the sandwiches are their flagship menu item. The seating area is small, and limited, so this makes it more of a take out spot. Their is only street parking and it's at a very busy intersection (mission & cesar chavez). If you work in the area and are looking for a quick lunch i definitely recommend it.

Yashash Gaurav
Yashash Gaurav

Our Sandwich chef was super sweet in welcoming us - made my day happier. She was the best part. I had the regular Dutchcrunch chicken sandwich and it was decent! Thanks!

Saminda Wijegunawardena
Saminda Wijegunawardena

Strong performance by an egoless little neighborhood cafe. Sandwich prices, like the decor, is from decades past: $6.50 each. Amazing quality and value for your buck, fresh ingredients and a nice assortment of bread and fillings. Their pastrami on a soft French roll was delish, and my mom wife's veggie sandwich in Dutch Crunch was also "yummy" by her account. They also sell donuts, pastries, smoothies, and all types of other snackies. Definitely check it out, they open very early and close fairly early too. Sep 2015.

Brian C
Brian C

I was turned off a little bit upon seeing the large sandwich price at 18$, but it turned out to be a good deal. I got the Danish crunch bread, and the large sandwich easily was four sandwiches when you get it cut up. Paired it with salads and soups at home and it easily made four meals. Would recommend.

Raul
Raul

Great place for a sandwich, at a very reasonable price. The sandwiches are huge and made quickly. They have different food options but the sandwiches are their flagship menu item. The seating area is small, and limited, so this makes it more of a take out spot. Their is only street parking and it's at a very busy intersection (mission & cesar chavez). If you work in the area and are looking for a quick lunch i definitely recommend it.

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Dennis Gavrilenko

Not a single thing in this cafe is actually made in-house. Everything they sell was bought at another store and is being resold here. My muffin was stale, and I know that I’ve bought the same muffins before at Costco. Good coffee though

Dennis Gavrilenko
Dennis Gavrilenko

Not a single thing in this cafe is actually made in-house. Everything they sell was bought at another store and is being resold here. My muffin was stale, and I know that I’ve bought the same muffins before at Costco. Good coffee though

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3100 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Alameda, CA 94110

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Highly Rated
4.6/5 stars
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Services

🥞 Breakfast
🥐 Brunch
🍽️ Lunch
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥗 Vegetarian Options
🥡 Takeout
🍴 Dine-in

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🍽️ Dine In
🥡 Takeout

Restaurant Info

🕐 Hours Today
6:30AM-5PM
Rating
4.6/5
💬 Reviews
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💰 Price Level
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 15 min to 1.5 hr here

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Wheelchair Accessible
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3100 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Alameda, CA 94110

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