Crema's Take
“Mara's trades on genuine Italian pastries and a strong espresso program that occasionally hits—the cannoli and cappuccino can be excellent—but consistency is the real problem here. Recent visitors report soggy food, dirty conditions, and staff more interested in their phones than service, which explains why it's stuck at 3.7 despite pockets of real quality. If you catch them on a good day you might get a legitimately good pastry and coffee; on a bad one, you're paying for negligence.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →We visited Mara’s based on positive reviews Feb 19, 2026. The food was soggy at best. The restaurant dirty and the man working behind the counter was far more interested in his instagram feed than our feed. We tried the pizza also and after being microwaved for us it was awful.…
I was walking home the other day and decided to stop in for a quick espresso. Once inside, I noticed they had pistachio panna cotta on display. At that point, my self-imposed dietary restrictions didn’t stand a chance, so I ordered one, and I’m glad I did. It was smooth, not…
Amazing cappuccino and delicious canelli at an authentic Italian bakery in the heart of San Francisco’s Little Italy. The coffee was rich and smooth, the pastry perfectly crisp with creamy filling, and sitting at a table outside made it even more charming, with the lively street…
I would say that the rating is closer to a 4.4, but I feel like rounding it down due to two things - some of the pastries are a bit dry, and the lady behind the counter could stand to smile a bit more. We've come here numerous times and what we have had so far has been quite…
We loved the huge spread of Italian dessert. With limited sitting inside, it can get crowded sometimes. Great selection of Gelato! The ladies behind the counter are always smiling. Decently priced might be a bit pricey but they keep fresh and delicious pastries and cannolis.
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