Noe Cafe

Noe Cafe

1299 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA

★★★★★4.6(428 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Noe Cafe draws a devoted neighborhood crowd with its espresso-focused menu and genuine warmth from staff who know their craft and aren't shy about recommending favorites like their chai and fresh pastries. While the intimate indoor space is bar-centric and tight, the cafe's real charm unfolds in its outdoor corner seating, where locals linger over well-made coffee and light bites in a setting that feels unpretentious and lived-in rather than polished.

What to expect

Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.

Light foodTraditional drinksSlow sitOutdoor seatingPastriesMeetingsCraft espresso

Google Reviews

Cynthia Lopez
★★★★★2 months ago

This cafe was okay, but nothing special. The coffee was decent. My apple turnover was mediocre. There was no indoor seating, only rickety, uninviting tables outside. My husband and I shivered in the cold. The service was friendly – the best thing about this place.

Jingyi Wang
★★★★★4 months ago

Came because it was the only open cafe in the immediate area on a Sunday afternoon: - Out of matcha (only found out 5mins after ordering). The replacement chai was pretty good. - After ordering a london fog, the barista asked me what tea I wanted for it???? - The london fog…

Sharon W
★★★★8 months ago

Was excited to check this place out today! When I walked in I noticed the booths were open so I ordered a chai because the cashier said it was really good. He also mentioned that the cookies were fresh and that he thought they were delicious, so I grabbed one of those too. …

CN N
★★★★★2 years ago

Great neighborhood cafe with well-made coffee and a large selection of pastries and snacks. The indoor space is taken up by the coffee bar in the middle, but there's a lot more seating outside which is great on a nice day in Noe Valley. The cafe just seemed a bit understaffed on…

Neal
★★★★★3 years ago

Beautiful cafe on a street corner with outdoor seating and a variety of pastries and drinks. There was a short line when I visited on a Wednesday afternoon. It appeared that the indoor seating was closed off. When it was my turn to order, I stepped to the counter and got a…

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