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South Beach Cafe

Restaurant Cafe Pizza restaurant Breakfast restaurant

This pizzeria & cafe provides outdoor seating & free WiFi while soccer games play on its HDTV. People often mention pizza, good, great, rude, sandwich,


Address

800 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94107

Website

southbeachcafe.net

Contact

(415) 974-1115

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (360 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 8:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: pizza (10) good (8) great (7) rude (6) sandwich (6)
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  • 5/5 Eddie V. 1 year ago on Google
    South Beach Cafe has been my 5 star place for over 20 years. Everything on the food menu has been sampled by me. The Cafe is clean, comfortable and spacious. The owner and his wife are very friendly and understand the SOMA culture. The location is on point for people watching, nature, and relaxing for a drink. I recommend the pizza of any style. The sandwiches are made to order and the bread is a type of ciabatta. For a quick breakfast, I usually order the scrambled eggs.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Zainab A. 5 years ago on Google
    Decent pizza and service but the best of all is the view and fresh air. Had the chicken pesto pizza. It was light and crunchy but the chicken was a bit too bland.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Max H. 2 years ago on Google
    Went in this past Saturday morning. The place was empty and now I see why. Food quality is worse than anything in the neighborhood. Hard to imagine how this place exists. Coffee was also terrible and the old maskless man behind the counter was rude. Too bad as this is a great location.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Poorvi G. 1 year ago on Google
    Sunny corner cafe with outdoor seating and a view of the water! We ordered the vegetarian egg and cheese sandwich that had the most fluffy eggs. The owner very kindly cut it in half and brought it on two separate plates for us even though we didn't ask. Thank you, we will be frequenting this place more often!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Thomas Hunter I. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is hit or miss. The lady that served us weeks ago was great and courteous and the food was great. The older guy that helped us today was grumpy and made rushed horrid lattes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 cory b. 1 year ago on Google
    I asked if they had omelettes and was told yea by the older gentleman at the counter. I asked for bacon, he said they didn’t have any. I asked for sausage, tomato, and onion. The guy replied, “let’s not make this complicated “. Not sure how a breakfast place making an omelette with tomato and onion is complicated. So I left

  • 2/5 Jacob T. 8 months ago on Google
    The food was fine, and I do love the location and ambiance, but the cashier was extremely rude in my interaction with him. When I asked questions, he gave one word, half answers, and when I held out my hand to receive change, he ignored it and placed the change on the counter instead. I would not return to this restaurant simply because I did not feel welcome in the establishment.

  • 1/5 Oneill M. 7 months ago on Google
    If zero stars were possible I would give one. I had a disappointing experience here. The sandwiches my friend and I ordered were prepared in shockingly unsanitary conditions. I witnessed the employee assembling the sandwiches with his bare hands, and it was evident that he hadn't washed them. What's even more concerning is that he was handling food for other patrons in the same unsanitary manner. This blatant cross-contamination is a serious health hazard, particularly when dealing with dairy and deli meats. I strongly advise against dining at this establishment, as it poses a severe risk to your health and safety.

  • 1/5 Kelvin Thomas M. 7 months ago on Google
    I was having a pretty good feeling about the place but it all changed after my visit. My friend and I ordered a sandwich and it was quite disheartening to see how the sandwich was assembled in unsanitary conditions. The kitchen looked like a mess and the food was below average.

  • 5/5 Cristian D. 7 months ago on Google
    Today I felt like grabbing some pizza with a couple of colleagues and we ended up going to this place. We had a great time and the food was really good. Both owners were very friendly, especially the lady behind the counter. Will definitely come back.

  • 5/5 Jack D. 6 months ago on Google
    There are one of the long lasting local restaurants in the area, husband and wife they’ve been there for many years. They have incredible baked goods pizzas out of this world, and the service is fantastic.

  • 5/5 Ivan M. 8 months ago on Google
    A great place to enjoy cakes, pies and tarts. Their Quattro Stagioni pizza was delicious. The tomato sauce is very special. Thin crust, but covered with plenty of veggies to satisfy your appetite. Their Mix Berry Cake was a healthy dessert on their display case.

  • 5/5 Francesco C. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a great italian experience, like if I were at a restaurant back home. Thank you! Pizza napoletana is fantastic!

  • 1/5 Marcus R. 1 year ago on Google
    Breakfast is not so good. The server, which I assume is the owner, was rude. For example, I asked for Tabasco, and he just pointed to it on a shelf. I ordered a mocha, but it didn’t have any chocolate in it. The banana bread was stale. The bathroom does not work. Yikes!!! I am never coming back.

  • 1/5 Cory S. 1 year ago on Google
    I was served by the older gentleman, whom I can see from other comments is usually the recipient of one-star reviews. He told me it would take 20 minutes to make scrambled eggs. The food was mediocre at best. Reminds me of something I might have gotten in a middle school cafeteria once. The man behind the counter was rude. I gave a friendly "thanks, have a good one!" on the way out and he just stared blankly as I walked to the door.

  • 5/5 Tatiana L. 1 year ago on Google
    To say I was in a horrible mood today is not to say anything. But it all changed the minute I walked into the South Beach Cafe and tried their Lasagna. It was so incredibly delicious! They have all kinds of sandwiches, " designer " pizzas- even their bread that comes with Lasagna is so soft and yummy. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone who enjoys fantastic food at a reasonable price.

  • 5/5 Carol C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great local spot. Esp love the red sauce on pizza. Wine prices very reasonable. Casual and easy.

  • 4/5 Mark W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Coffee and even better cakes.....my Wife and I loved it .....The Italian lady serving us the day we went was a lovely host.

  • 5/5 Jan V. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely owners. Great views. A place with a character. The food items seem like a standard breakfast / sandwich (and pizza!) fare, but are made with love - not your usual, generic sandwich. I got a tuna sandwich, served with salad - very delicious. Fast wifi available, though this is not a place to sit and work all day (but good for an hour or two when waiting).

  • 5/5 Mike S. 1 year ago on Google
    If I could give this place 6 stars, I'd still want to give them 7. The top of the scale just isn't enough. The pizzas were good. Really good. But the lasagna was mind blowing. Probably the best lasagna I've had. The hazelnut truffle: amazing. The canoli? More flavor than I've ever had in a canoli. Tiramisu? Amazing. But better than the food was the service. Some of the best service I've ever had. We were there for a birthday, and our lovely host ran outside for a hot minute to find a lighter to light some birthday candles. I don't live in SF, but this has been my favorite of many outstanding food experiences during my visit. I'll be back.

  • 5/5 Andrew L. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a nice little café with a good selection. They have pizzas, sandwiches, and salads as well as breakfast foods and other entrees. The prices are very reasonable and the food is quality. They also have a nice drink selection. A welcoming atmosphere right along the embarcadero. One of my favorite spots in the neighborhood

  • 1/5 M Z. 4 years ago on Google
    What a great place, with an outstanding environment, but.... staff was unapologetic about their rude behavior toward every customer. With an understanding of personal life and what it has on an employees work environment. A gentlemen in the front who has no care in the world did not allow me to order and when I did he stared at me and rushed me as if he was staring at a computer screen. Robot that’s on overdrive. Until I see some change to the staff or even management this will stay at 1 Star. There are a ton better places to choose from with WiFi and better staff that will make it worth enjoying sometime with someone or work.

  • 1/5 Barbara G. 2 years ago on Google
    Dreadful place.... Really rude old bloke serving... No mask. Seemed a burden to serve us. Didn't even take our order properly so we paid and left it. Only put 1 star as couldn't put zero. Stay clear....

  • 5/5 Jim M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great location and outstanding cappuccino! The pizza menu looks enticing too so I'll probably be back later today.

  • 5/5 Jessica L. 2 years ago on Google
    Went here for a concert at oracle Park and glad we walked a but further to find this shop. The pizza was so fresh and not greasy like anywhere else. I live an hour and a half away and would drive back just for more pizza

  • 5/5 Maxim D. 2 years ago on Google
    The onwer of this store is the sweetest woman you'll ever meet. I brought 30 people in yesterday all at once and it was just her working but she brought delicious pizzas out QUICK. 10/10 would go there again.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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