Crema's Take
“Mario's Bohemian Cafe has been a multigenerational San Francisco institution for over 50 years, and regulars swear by their oven-baked sandwiches—especially the "chicken #1" with its addictive mustard sauce on green onion focaccia—paired with a solid espresso drink. This is the rare coffee shop that actually delivers on the full-service cafe experience: great pastries, hearty pastas, cold Peroni on draft, and a genuinely warm neighborhood vibe that feels authentically old-school SF rather than manufactured. Come for the coffee and a quick grab, or stay for hours at an outdoor table; either way, you're stepping into a piece of the city's real history.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Dog friendly. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Love love love Mario’s! It’s been family-owned and operated for over 50+ years, and you can feel just how special that legacy is right when you walk in. The food is amazing every time (besttt sandwiches, drinks, & tiramisu around), and the owners Daniella and Dario are awesome!…
My favorite is the “chicken #1” oven-baked sandwich, which has an addictive mustard sauce on green onion focaccia. Also love pesto chicken panini on the flattened Dutch crunch. Great Americano
What a vibe. Get the meat lasagna: you won’t be disappointed. Yummy, creamy, perfect pasta dish with so much flavor. It’s perfect. Pair it with a Peroni on draft, cold and delicious. Food comes quickly. I sat at the bar.
I’ve been coming to Mario’s every visit to San Francisco for over 40 years I was hooked from the start when I was fortunate to stop in on a cloudy, rainy day and warmed up with a cafe mocha and a focaccia sandwich. I love this cozy, friendly, corner spot on the park. I’ve…
As a third-generation San Francisco native, I’ve seen the City change a lot over the years, but I’m so grateful that Mario’s has remained a constant. It’s the epitome of old-school SF- unpretentious, welcoming, and a space everyone can feel at home. For anyone who doesn’t know,…
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