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TJ Cafe

American, burger, sandwich · Alameda

4.4 · 209 reviews Google
www.tjcafesf.com

About TJ Cafe

Welcome to TJ Cafe, where a warm and inviting atmosphere meets delicious eats. Located in the heart of Alameda, our simple counter service serves up breakfast favorites alongside burgers, sandwiches, and fish & chips that are sure to please. With a focus on quality and value, we're proud to offer fa...

Welcome to TJ Cafe, where a warm and inviting atmosphere meets delicious eats. Located in the heart of Alameda, our simple counter service serves up breakfast favorites alongside burgers, sandwiches, and fish & chips that are sure to please. With a focus on quality and value, we're proud to offer fast service, a variety of coffee options, and a welcoming space for solo diners and families alike. Whether you're stopping by for a quick breakfast or meeting with friends for lunch, our friendly staff is always happy to help. And don't forget to take advantage of our convenient delivery, takeout, and dine-in options - we're located right near the beach, making us the perfect spot to grab a bite before or after your day in the sun.

What Customers Say About TJ Cafe

TJ Cafe is a well-regarded local spot near the beach, known for its friendly service and affordable prices. Customers rave about the burgers, fries, and breakfast options. Some find the ambiance basic, but appreciate the value and convenience.

Popular Dishes

breakfast burrito vegie burrito bacon, egg & cheese croissant fish and chips (3) breakfast sandwich veggie teriyaki avocado burger tuna melt blast

Best For

Locals Tourists Families Quick Bite Casual

Tip: Breakfast ends at 11:30. The staff is kind and can help you choose the best option.

Features

🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy

What to see nearby

Playland
A 247m

Playland

parque de atracciones

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Sutro Heights Park
A 397m

Sutro Heights Park

parque

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Cliff House, San Francisco
A 533m

Cliff House, San Francisco

construcción

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Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden
A 549m

Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden

parque

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Sutro Baths
A 659m

Sutro Baths

construcción

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Fort Miley Military Reservation
Heritage
A 902m

Fort Miley Military Reservation

parque

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Explore the area around TJ Cafe

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

Historical Heritage

  • Fort Miley Military Reservation (A 902m) — place in California listed on National Register of historic Places Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Parks & Gardens

  • Playland (A 247m) — San Francisco
  • Sutro Heights Park (A 397m) — public park in western San Francisco, California
  • Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden (A 549m) — park in the United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Cliff House, San Francisco (A 533m) — architectural structure
  • Sutro Baths (A 659m) — large defunct saltwater swimming pool complex in San Francisco
  • Ocean Beach (A 972m) — beach that runs adjacent to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco

Data from Wikidata

Frequently asked questions about TJ Cafe

TJ Cafe is located at 724 La Playa St, San Francisco, CA 94121, Alameda.
Near TJ Cafe you can find points of interest such as Playland, Sutro Heights Park, Cliff House, San Francisco, Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden.
TJ Cafe offers american;burger;sandwich cuisine.
TJ Cafe has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
TJ Cafe offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at TJ Cafe based on customer reviews are: breakfast burrito, vegie burrito, bacon, egg & cheese croissant, fish and chips, breakfast sandwich.
TJ Cafe is ideal for locals, tourists, families, quick bites, casual dining.
TJ Cafe is a well-regarded local spot near the beach, known for its friendly service and affordable prices. Customers rave about the burgers, fries, and breakfast options. Some find the ambiance basic, but appreciate the value and convenience.
Breakfast ends at 11:30. The staff is kind and can help you choose the best option.
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TJ Cafe Alameda Reviews

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Reviews (40)
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Lou Fast

Nice little mom and pop shop 1 block from the beach. I had corned beef and hash and my husband had the hot links and eggs. The hash was very fine and frie perfectly, the link went great with the eggs and potatoes. No hash brown, but country fries, which I like. The only thing I wish was different was real silverware to eat in house, but it seems like they do a lot of take away orders, so plastic silverware makes sense. Great place, would go again.

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Karen Sachs

Wow this place has great food and reasonable prices, and should really hire a image consultant. It has greasy diner vibes and lacks the airy inviting beach Cafe ambiance, I think they'd make a killing with an image makeover, a few salads on the menu, and an espresso machine. For now I'm charmed by the mom and pop vibes and the good very reasonably priced food. Very hidden gem hole in the wall flavor. I'll be back and I recommend checking it out. Also understated are the beautiful cliff views.

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American Angler

I just had to stop at the TJ Café ...And, I'll tell you why. It was Platypus Pete while league bowling at the Presidio Bowling Club with his team, The Wicked Weasels of Hunchback Gultch, this guy was 3 balls away from scoring a perfect 300 game, when all of the sudden..he yells out something about BLT sandwiches at the TJ Café! Well...That was it, because this Brain Surgeon wrapped it up, packed is ball and shoes, and walked away from was was going to be a 300 game, all because the BLT sandwiches at the TJ Café are the best in the city! 5 Stars ☆☆☆☆☆

S
Susan Suski

Very friendly staff, the lady in the front was welcoming. The food price was reasonable for something right by the beach in the city too. I had the club sandwich with fries which was tasty and would come here again :) there wasn't a lot of people and i definitely want to see this small business thrive!

D
Dean Benjamin

So good! Really hit the spot. Great burgers and even better fries. Super friendly staff. Highly recommend!

j
jojo s

Little mom and pop shop, ordered the California Burger with fries and it was good! Drinks are in bottles and soda cans, but they have a variety: ginger ale, sprite, coke, kombuchas, watermelon Bai, bottled water, etc. Great prices, especially in San Francisco, and just around the corner is Ocean's Beach. Loved the food here, will try more from the menu!

C
Caveat Emptor

Location - 5/5( Just bear the beach ) Staff - 5/5 Quality - 5/5 Quantity - 4/5 Value for money - 4/5 - It was amazing fish and chips. - The location is amazing! - The washroom is pretty decent. - it’s a nice small restaurant.

R
Robert Luce

Good+ food with many choices and friendly local Owner. Food was ready on time and all correctly made to order for our group of 7. Reasonably priced too. We'll come back for sure.

T
Tricia Hefner

Great breakfast spot! (Breakfast ends at 11:30) Staff was kind and helped us choose the best option for us. We got the bountiful breakfast option, which includes 2 eggs cooked to order, potatoes, choice of bread, and choice of meat. Coke products, coffee and juices to drink. Could use a good scrubbing down, but what greasy spoon diner couldn't? Food was quick and delicious. Served on paper plates with no frill. Just what we were looking for!

k
kaitlyn cua

sweet local spot - wei + thomas are their daily + are so super friendly! it's nice to have a spot like this in the neighborhood :) go to favorites are breakfast croissant, tuna melt, blast

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N Hart

It’s an affordable beachside cafe. Had the veggie teriyaki avocado burger and it was quite tasty. Basic patty, fresh vegetables and a tasty whole wheat bun. Good for kids.

M
Music Snob

Really nice local eatery. Check it out. Fries cooked to perfection. Juicy burger. You can't go wrong eating here.

S
Sarah Hudson

We picked up a delicious breakfast to-go from TJ Cafe - the breakfast burrito, vegie burrito and bacon, egg & cheese croissant were all delicious and we hardly had to wait. I highly recommend dropping in before or after your visit Land's End or Ocean Beach.

Lou Fast
Lou Fast

Nice little mom and pop shop 1 block from the beach. I had corned beef and hash and my husband had the hot links and eggs. The hash was very fine and frie perfectly, the link went great with the eggs and potatoes. No hash brown, but country fries, which I like. The only thing I wish was different was real silverware to eat in house, but it seems like they do a lot of take away orders, so plastic silverware makes sense. Great place, would go again.

Karen Sachs
Karen Sachs

Wow this place has great food and reasonable prices, and should really hire a image consultant. It has greasy diner vibes and lacks the airy inviting beach Cafe ambiance, I think they'd make a killing with an image makeover, a few salads on the menu, and an espresso machine. For now I'm charmed by the mom and pop vibes and the good very reasonably priced food. Very hidden gem hole in the wall flavor. I'll be back and I recommend checking it out. Also understated are the beautiful cliff views.

American Angler
American Angler

I just had to stop at the TJ Café ...And, I'll tell you why. It was Platypus Pete while league bowling at the Presidio Bowling Club with his team, The Wicked Weasels of Hunchback Gultch, this guy was 3 balls away from scoring a perfect 300 game, when all of the sudden..he yells out something about BLT sandwiches at the TJ Café! Well...That was it, because this Brain Surgeon wrapped it up, packed is ball and shoes, and walked away from was was going to be a 300 game, all because the BLT sandwiches at the TJ Café are the best in the city! 5 Stars ☆☆☆☆☆

Susan Suski
Susan Suski

Very friendly staff, the lady in the front was welcoming. The food price was reasonable for something right by the beach in the city too. I had the club sandwich with fries which was tasty and would come here again :) there wasn't a lot of people and i definitely want to see this small business thrive!

Dean Benjamin
Dean Benjamin

So good! Really hit the spot. Great burgers and even better fries. Super friendly staff. Highly recommend!

jojo s
jojo s

Little mom and pop shop, ordered the California Burger with fries and it was good! Drinks are in bottles and soda cans, but they have a variety: ginger ale, sprite, coke, kombuchas, watermelon Bai, bottled water, etc. Great prices, especially in San Francisco, and just around the corner is Ocean's Beach. Loved the food here, will try more from the menu!

Caveat Emptor
Caveat Emptor

Location - 5/5( Just bear the beach ) Staff - 5/5 Quality - 5/5 Quantity - 4/5 Value for money - 4/5 - It was amazing fish and chips. - The location is amazing! - The washroom is pretty decent. - it’s a nice small restaurant.

Robert Luce
Robert Luce

Good+ food with many choices and friendly local Owner. Food was ready on time and all correctly made to order for our group of 7. Reasonably priced too. We'll come back for sure.

Tricia Hefner
Tricia Hefner

Great breakfast spot! (Breakfast ends at 11:30) Staff was kind and helped us choose the best option for us. We got the bountiful breakfast option, which includes 2 eggs cooked to order, potatoes, choice of bread, and choice of meat. Coke products, coffee and juices to drink. Could use a good scrubbing down, but what greasy spoon diner couldn't? Food was quick and delicious. Served on paper plates with no frill. Just what we were looking for!

kaitlyn cua
kaitlyn cua

sweet local spot - wei + thomas are their daily + are so super friendly! it's nice to have a spot like this in the neighborhood :) go to favorites are breakfast croissant, tuna melt, blast

N Hart
N Hart

It’s an affordable beachside cafe. Had the veggie teriyaki avocado burger and it was quite tasty. Basic patty, fresh vegetables and a tasty whole wheat bun. Good for kids.

Music Snob
Music Snob

Really nice local eatery. Check it out. Fries cooked to perfection. Juicy burger. You can't go wrong eating here.

Sarah Hudson
Sarah Hudson

We picked up a delicious breakfast to-go from TJ Cafe - the breakfast burrito, vegie burrito and bacon, egg & cheese croissant were all delicious and we hardly had to wait. I highly recommend dropping in before or after your visit Land's End or Ocean Beach.

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Chelsea Denise Hansen

This cute little shop has some delicious burgers and the staff is very friendly!

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Patrick K

Came here on Saturday at around 1:30 PM and it wasn't too busy. Ordered a breakfast sandwich and it was great! Also considering the prices of eating out these days, this place was moderately priced with a pretty decent portion. I definitely would recommend this place to anyone looking for a quick bite by the beach or if you just want to try something new! Seems like a mom and pops kind of store. Will definitely come back!

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Valentyna Yashchenko

This place is wonderful! The service was incredibly warm and welcoming — it made me want to come back again (which I definitely will soon!). The fish and chips were absolutely amazing — fresh, crispy, and full of flavor. I highly recommend this spot!

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Lucas Kim

Really good food for the price! Cheaper than anything you'll find in SF and the portions are big. Staff was friendly. I had a chicken sandwich with fries and was very satisfied :)

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Sarah

Delicious burger and garlic fries. I knew it was going to be good the moment we walked in. I'm sure after a long day at the beach the burgers hit even harder.

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Courtney Parks

We happened upon this cute little cafe while visiting Golden Gate Park and it didn't disappoint. The food was fresh and delicious, and the owner was so kind. Try the BLAST sandwich, it is so good!

Sarah
Sarah

Delicious burger and garlic fries. I knew it was going to be good the moment we walked in. I'm sure after a long day at the beach the burgers hit even harder.

Courtney Parks
Courtney Parks

We happened upon this cute little cafe while visiting Golden Gate Park and it didn't disappoint. The food was fresh and delicious, and the owner was so kind. Try the BLAST sandwich, it is so good!

Lucas Kim
Lucas Kim

Really good food for the price! Cheaper than anything you'll find in SF and the portions are big. Staff was friendly. I had a chicken sandwich with fries and was very satisfied :)

Valentyna Yashchenko
Valentyna Yashchenko

This place is wonderful! The service was incredibly warm and welcoming — it made me want to come back again (which I definitely will soon!). The fish and chips were absolutely amazing — fresh, crispy, and full of flavor. I highly recommend this spot!

Patrick K
Patrick K

Came here on Saturday at around 1:30 PM and it wasn't too busy. Ordered a breakfast sandwich and it was great! Also considering the prices of eating out these days, this place was moderately priced with a pretty decent portion. I definitely would recommend this place to anyone looking for a quick bite by the beach or if you just want to try something new! Seems like a mom and pops kind of store. Will definitely come back!

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Joseph “Joey” Benoit

Went for breakfast whitch ends at 11:30. Ok food, needed doctoring with salt, pepper, and ketchup. Good bacon and easy over eggs. My French toast was disappointing. It was made without milk or sugar; just bread dipped in scrambled egg...

Joseph “Joey” Benoit
Joseph “Joey” Benoit

Went for breakfast whitch ends at 11:30. Ok food, needed doctoring with salt, pepper, and ketchup. Good bacon and easy over eggs. My French toast was disappointing. It was made without milk or sugar; just bread dipped in scrambled egg...

Michael Saxby
Michael Saxby

Fish and chips was definitely a no it was overcooked and there was less fish than there was batter..... The hamburger meat was kind of like a hard hockey puck that was smashed under tons of weight and had the consistency of Play-Doh.... The fries were quite delicious and the onion rings weren't bad if you're looking for a burger just to grab and go this place will work

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724 La Playa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

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Good Rating
4.4/5 stars
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Many Reviews
209 reviews
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american;burger;sandwich
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🥞 Breakfast
🥐 Brunch
🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
Coffee
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery

Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
9AM-6PM
Rating
4.4/5
💬 Reviews
209
💰 Price Level
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📞 Phone
+1 415-702-6286
🌐 Website
www.tjcafesf.com
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Wheelchair Accessible
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724 La Playa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

Alameda, CA 94121

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Playland

San Francisco

A 247m
Sutro Heights Park

public park in western San Francisco, California

A 397m
Cliff House, San Francisco

architectural structure

A 533m
Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden

park in the United States of America

A 549m
Sutro Baths

large defunct saltwater swimming pool complex in San Francisco

A 659m
Fort Miley Military Reservation Heritage

place in California listed on National Register of historic Places

A 902m
Ocean Beach

beach that runs adjacent to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco

A 972m
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