Crema's Take
“The Art Bistro punches way above its weight with ridiculously affordable bagels, croissants, and Thai tea that regulars actually rave about—you're looking at $5 for a legitimately excellent bagel sandwich. The owner runs the place with genuine warmth that makes the cramped, hole-in-the-wall space feel more like a friend's kitchen than a café, and despite minimal seating, locals keep coming back because the food, prices, and vibe are genuinely unbeatable for San Francisco.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →This hidden gem was worth the drive up from Sunnyvale! The owner and staff were kind! Food is bomb, and Thai tea was great! Before leaving I heard the staff in the back give out a huge "thank you," to my husband and I for making the drive up to try them out. Will definitely be…
Must go. I just had the best bagel sandwich of my life for $5 in 2025. Happy people, delicious food. What more could you want?
The bagels and croissants are absolutely delicious, and the iced Thai tea is fantastic! The staff are super friendly, and best of all, the prices are unbeatable—easily the best deal in SF!
A real hidden gem! The woman running the place is so warm and welcoming that makes you feel right at home. They offer a variety of hearty small bites with generous portions at great prices. We tried the lemon loaf cake, Thai iced tea, and croissant sandwich and enjoyed all of…
Literal hole in the wall. Amazing food, amazing drinks, AND it's all super cheap. It doesn't really have seating or a ton of space, hence the hole in the wall joke, but it's a full 9/10. Went there a couple years ago and literally could not forget it. My friends also agreed that…
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