Cafe Muse
Coffee · Chico
About Cafe Muse
At Cafe Muse, we're delighted to offer a warm and inviting atmosphere that's perfect for wine enthusiasts and foodies alike. Our cozy neighborhood wine bar is nestled in the heart of Chico, where you can enjoy a wide selection of international wines, both local and imported. Our expertly curated lis...
At Cafe Muse, we're delighted to offer a warm and inviting atmosphere that's perfect for wine enthusiasts and foodies alike. Our cozy neighborhood wine bar is nestled in the heart of Chico, where you can enjoy a wide selection of international wines, both local and imported. Our expertly curated list boasts over 30 options by the glass, ensuring there's something to suit every palate. Our menu features an array of delicious small plates that are carefully paired with our extensive wine offerings. From classic charcuterie boards to creative mac and cheese, every dish is crafted to complement our exceptional wines. When you dine with us, you'll be treated to attentive service from a team passionate about providing an outstanding experience. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic evening or a casual gathering with friends, Cafe Muse is the ideal destination. Our warm ambiance, combined with our delicious food and extensive wine selection, makes us a beloved spot among locals and visitors alike.
What Customers Say About Cafe Muse
Cafe Muse is a highly-rated wine bar known for its extensive wine selection, delicious small plates (especially cheese and charcuterie), and friendly service. Customers praise the cozy and classy atmosphere, making it a great spot for relaxation or socializing. A single negative review mentions slow service.
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Tip: Enjoy the wine flights and small plates, especially the cheese and charcuterie. It's a great place to relax after work or before dinner.
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Cafe Muse is located in Chico, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Museums
- San Francisco Cable Car Museum (A 663m) — museum in San Francisco
Parks & Gardens
- Helen Wills Playground (A 186m) — park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America
- Yerba Buena Park (A 263m) — park in the United States of America
- Ina Coolbrith Park (A 510m) — park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America
- Michelangelo Playground (A 632m) — park in the United States of America
- Huntington Park (A 663m) — park in San Francisco County, California, United States of America
Other Points of Interest
- Nob Hill–Russian Hill (A 318m) — two adjacent neighborhoods in San Francisco, California, United States
- Green Hill Tower (A 391m) — apartment building in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA
- SF Masonic Auditorium (A 672m) — building and auditorium located atop Nob Hill in San Francisco, California, USA
- Lombard Street (A 711m) — vía pública de San Francisco, California, Estados Unidos
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Cafe Muse Chico Reviews
This is our go-to place whenever we’re in San Francisco. It’s small and cozy but still lively and vibrant. The wine selection is excellent, the food is delicious, and the service is always great. It’s a perfect spot to chat with friends, have a date, or just relax after a long day. The atmosphere is welcoming and unpretentious. Highly recommend!
Very lovely local wine bar - Great selection, nice food, and atmosphere. Would recommend!
I wish there was a place like this closer to home. They have a well curated wine by the glass list of 30+ international wines. They definitely deliver on the food offerings. The arugula salad was fresh and well dressed, the tuna tartar also very fresh and flavorful. The risotto had the right amount of sautéed greens to balance the sausage. The waiter was attentive, and observant. He seemed to appear only when needed - perfect.
Great evening sunset 🌆 location! Having a non alcoholic Hefeweizen. Still full from lunch - but the appetizer and the Menu looks fantastic and very tasty. Great to sit outside along pacific. Pricing is great and the owner is a great guy - he opened up early for us!
Went in for a quick snack and some wine but stayed longer for the ambiance. Also not a huge fan of charcuterie but got it here and it was amazing. They paired really well with the wine. The service was great too. Would recommend.
This is one of my favourite places! The atmostphere is so lovely and they always play great music. I usually just get a golden state cider which I have no idea how they make it taste better, maybe its the glass they put it in!? But for some reason it always tastes better here than in the can lol. I also usually get the burrata sliders with tomato and basil, again I have no idea what they do to it but it just tastes so yummy. The staff are the cherry on top, they are so lovely in there, friendly and attentive - even if I have not been there in a while they remember my order! Lovely little place
Pre dinner drinks. Great selection of wine and munchies.
Stopped in for a glass of wine and a bite to eat after a late afternoon walk to the bay. Lovely time, delicious food and an excellent recommendation for a glass of wine to go with our order. Highly recommend,
Favorite wine bar in Russian Hill. Fair prices for glasses, flights and yummy small plates. I've tried the salads, charcuterie, mac and cheese, and they come out with a bread and oil as well! Its a beautiful vibe to watch the trolleys roll up and down the hill as the sky transitions between night and day.
This is my favorite wine bar to read or get a little work done. The bartender is super nice and and ambience, fantastic. Get a glass, sit back and relax as you watch the cable car go by.
Had a tough day at work and want a space to relax? This place is for you. The wine selection and food are great. You can enjoy the good vibes and cozy atmosphere.
Strong Recommendation! Nice Wine-Selection and the Appetizer we had were all very delicious (have been here for the last 3 Evenings) - will definitely come back on our next visit to SF.
Only had drinks but came across this on walk through the area, really nice bar, friendly service and relaxed....would have liked to come back for the evening.....
Absolutely fantastic!!!! The wine pours were generous, the staff super friendly, and the cheese and charcuterie plates so delicious! We loved everything about it! So delicious and fab! Don’t miss out on this exquisite experience ❤️
Favorite wine bar in Russian Hill. Fair prices for glasses, flights and yummy small plates. I've tried the salads, charcuterie, mac and cheese, and they come out with a bread and oil as well! Its a beautiful vibe to watch the trolleys roll up and down the hill as the sky transitions between night and day.
This is one of my favourite places! The atmostphere is so lovely and they always play great music. I usually just get a golden state cider which I have no idea how they make it taste better, maybe its the glass they put it in!? But for some reason it always tastes better here than in the can lol. I also usually get the burrata sliders with tomato and basil, again I have no idea what they do to it but it just tastes so yummy. The staff are the cherry on top, they are so lovely in there, friendly and attentive - even if I have not been there in a while they remember my order! Lovely little place
This is our go-to place whenever we’re in San Francisco. It’s small and cozy but still lively and vibrant. The wine selection is excellent, the food is delicious, and the service is always great. It’s a perfect spot to chat with friends, have a date, or just relax after a long day. The atmosphere is welcoming and unpretentious. Highly recommend!
I wish there was a place like this closer to home. They have a well curated wine by the glass list of 30+ international wines. They definitely deliver on the food offerings. The arugula salad was fresh and well dressed, the tuna tartar also very fresh and flavorful. The risotto had the right amount of sautéed greens to balance the sausage. The waiter was attentive, and observant. He seemed to appear only when needed - perfect.
A wonderful little wine bar with great staff and a good selection of wines, local and international. The highlight, though, is the prefect selection of small plates to match to whichever wine you choose. The only minor negative that it was a busy Thursday night, around 8pm and almost too loud to hear inside, but hard to complain about people enjoying themselves in a wine bar!
Super cute neighborhood wine bar with yummy food as well! Love love love the vibes, very casual and classy. The wine selection is great and it's the perfect place to come for a nice small bite and glass of wine (or two) on your way home from work or as an appetizer before dinner reservations elsewhere. My partner and I shared a salad and some bread, which were both delicious and paired perfectly with the wines we chose. Great place for both locals and tourists looking for a friendly, authentic SF experience.
Food was delicious, well priced and quick (on a Sat, fleet week). Strong district of higher priced competitors, it does well in the mid range, though pricing wise, it betters competitors because of the focus on good food. Slightly under-services - the staff are as attentive as numbers allow. Clientele seem mostly repeat local, a good sign. Nice, satisfying, emerging, not exceptional wines at good prices. I travel the world and rate this place well. Go and decide for yourselves.
I came across this place while searching for a wine happy hour spot, and I am glad that I found this place. It is a hidden gem. I ended up ordering two flights of red wine, all of which were amazing. Our server was very helpful in the selection process and went out of her way to provide us with wine that was off the menu. I also ordered a few food items to go with my wine selections. The spinach salad was one of my favorites, and my friend enjoyed the tomato soup we ordered twice. The soup also came with warm bread, which just gave the soup a little extra. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a chill spot to catch up with friends over a glass of wine. One cool thing about this place is you can take the cable car giving you that whole SF experience.
Pleasant wine bar. Friendly service, very nice cheese plate and good wine. What else can you ask for?
Pleasant wine bar. Friendly service, very nice cheese plate and good wine. What else can you ask for?
A wonderful little wine bar with great staff and a good selection of wines, local and international. The highlight, though, is the prefect selection of small plates to match to whichever wine you choose. The only minor negative that it was a busy Thursday night, around 8pm and almost too loud to hear inside, but hard to complain about people enjoying themselves in a wine bar!
Food was delicious, well priced and quick (on a Sat, fleet week). Strong district of higher priced competitors, it does well in the mid range, though pricing wise, it betters competitors because of the focus on good food. Slightly under-services - the staff are as attentive as numbers allow. Clientele seem mostly repeat local, a good sign. Nice, satisfying, emerging, not exceptional wines at good prices. I travel the world and rate this place well. Go and decide for yourselves.
Super cute neighborhood wine bar with yummy food as well! Love love love the vibes, very casual and classy. The wine selection is great and it's the perfect place to come for a nice small bite and glass of wine (or two) on your way home from work or as an appetizer before dinner reservations elsewhere. My partner and I shared a salad and some bread, which were both delicious and paired perfectly with the wines we chose. Great place for both locals and tourists looking for a friendly, authentic SF experience.
I came across this place while searching for a wine happy hour spot, and I am glad that I found this place. It is a hidden gem. I ended up ordering two flights of red wine, all of which were amazing. Our server was very helpful in the selection process and went out of her way to provide us with wine that was off the menu. I also ordered a few food items to go with my wine selections. The spinach salad was one of my favorites, and my friend enjoyed the tomato soup we ordered twice. The soup also came with warm bread, which just gave the soup a little extra. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a chill spot to catch up with friends over a glass of wine. One cool thing about this place is you can take the cable car giving you that whole SF experience.
Went to get beers and dessert to end the night and was told to grab a table and wait for someone to serve us. We wait 10+ minutes and nobody ever came so we just bounced. Upsetting as we had been before and was great.
Went to get beers and dessert to end the night and was told to grab a table and wait for someone to serve us. We wait 10+ minutes and nobody ever came so we just bounced. Upsetting as we had been before and was great.
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1400 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
Chico, CA 94109
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