Cafe Buenos Aires SF
590 3rd St, San Francisco, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked near Caltrain, Cafe Buenos Aires is a petite gem that nails the fundamentals: their pastries are genuinely special, with layers of flavor and quality ingredients that shine whether you're grabbing a quick bite or settling in for a longer sit. The empanadas—particularly the chorizo and beef varieties—are the real draw here, warm and satisfying without the grease that weighs down lesser versions, making this a worthwhile detour in a neighborhood that doesn't have many options worth your time.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Very cute boutique cafe. Pastries are fresh with quality ingredients. Every bite had layers of flavors. Fluffy, lightly sugar pasteries with dense vanilla or chocolate filling. Clean and modern
I came here before heading to the Caltrain station. There isn’t as much food around this area as I was guessing but Cafe Buenos Aires was a real gem. It’s a pretty small space, with seating for maybe 10-15 people total including chairs outside. The staff working seem to have a…
The empanadas are delicious. However, the website allows you to order and pick up at 9am. When I arrived, they open at 9am. The employee arrived at 9:03am. It took a while to heat up the oven and package everything. I added instructions to separate the orders and that wasnt…
Tried the chicken empanada and was underwhelmed given the high reviews that this cafe has. It was nice that the empanadas were not greasy but the leading flavor was saltiness and I felt unsatisfied with the texture of the wrapping. Additionally, the price didn’t seem to align…
Delicious premade and warmed up on the spot empanadas. Chorizo and beef were absolutely delicious. The refresher was alright in flavor.
Crema Reviews
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