Caffe Central
490 Illinois St, San Francisco, CA
Crema's Take
“Caffe Central is a cozy neighborhood gem where the coffee selection rivals the food—think Cuban and Vietnamese varieties alongside expertly pulled espresso and pour-overs that justify the premium prices. Their generously portioned breakfasts, from lox bagels with all the fixings to creative avocado toast, pair perfectly with those distinctive drinks, and the intimate space feels like the kind of place you'll want to return to multiple times during your stay in the city.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program. Slow-sit spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Delish! We had avocado toast which they forgot the avocado but it was so good we didn’t care. Amazing deserts, unique coffee selection including Cuban and Vietnamese. Small space so limited seating but you could get it Togo and sit in Union Square too.
I enjoyed their Lox bagel. The smoked salmon was delicious and it tasted so good with the egg, avocado, capers and cream cheese. It was served with a small bowl of mixed fruit and I paired it with Cuban Latte — perfect breakfast! Service was friendly and fast. There’s limited…
A great cafe for an amazing breakfast! A ton of options for any taste, both for food and drinks. Portions are rather big. We ended up coming there 3 times during our week-long stay in SF. One time they didn't have avocado (pretty weird and disappointing for a breakfast place),…
We had breakfast here twice during our visit to San Francisco, and honestly, we’d go again tomorrow if our flight back to Maui wasn’t so early. The coffee was delicious, and we ordered the quinoa bowl with eggs and avocado for breakfast, so good and satisfying. The staff was…
This is definitely one of the premium cafes in San Francisco. The prices were high, however, the sandwiches and bagels looked quite large, and the place itself was cozy, even though it also looked slightly cramped (but that is also quite normal for all buildings in downtown San…
Crema Reviews
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