Viva Cafe

Viva Cafe

★★★★★4.9(143 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This Financial District secret operates from a takeout window tucked behind a lobby guard desk, serving exceptional lunch boxes with roasted meats, fresh fish, and vibrant sides at around $15—the kind of hidden gem that commuters stumble upon and never leave. The chef clearly cares about flavor and quality in every component, whether it's chimichurri-dressed chicken or translucent salmon alongside harmonious rice and vegetables, making it worth the deliberate detour even if you don't work in the building. Grab it on your way out or snag a discounted box through Too Good to Go if you want to experience one of downtown SF's best-kept lunch spots.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. Quick-grab spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Family friendlyPastriesFull breakfastTraditional drinksFull breakfastLight foodQuick grab

Google Reviews

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S J
★★★★★3 months ago

If you work in the Fidi you need to pick up lunch here. Tiny take out window behind the guard desk in the lobby of 601 Montgomery. Really fresh and healthy food. I got roasted chicken with chimichurri over rice with cabbage, beets, mushrooms, zucchini, and fresh salsa. Support a…

Tee Ponsukcharoen
★★★★★3 months ago

Amazing food in a tiny, hidden place. The salmon is translucent, flaky (in a nice way), and juicy. Other assortments, may it be rice, beans, pasta, or artichoke, are all flavorful and harmonizing surprisingly! I would love to order from this place again :)

Christine Chao
★★★★★4 months ago

Got two boxes from this eatery as part of the Too good to go initiative. Would otherwise have never heard of this place or ventured in, as it is inside one of those big downtown buildings that one has no business visiting unless one works inside. There is no seating for the…

Darlene A
★★★★★9 months ago

This spot is such a great option if ur looking to grab & go for lunch. They serve delicious hearty meals at a great price point. I found out about the place from too good to go, but will definitely come back to try more of their menu. I was given a generous portion of rice,…

Elise
★★★★★a year ago

True gem! Super friendly chef and great (!) food for only $15. I wish I found this spot earlier, but it’s very hidden. It looks like a lobby coming in, but just follow the food scent. The brownies are absolutely worth the calories!!

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