Social Cafe - San Francisco, California

Farshad P.

Cuban food is very hard to come by in the Bay Area, and if you’re wondering why this place has a 5.0 rating stop by and see for yourself!

The Cuban sandwich here genuinely was better than the ones I’ve had in Miami. The pork is much more flavorful, and the bread is house made and super fresh. I am shocked I didn’t know we had a Cuban bakery in the heart of SF, but you gotta stop by and see for yourself! They also have a lot more love put into the products than Porto’s in LA.

Thats the key for what truly adds to the experience, because that the owners are all extremely passionate, and put a lot of care into the product. They’re here themselves in the bakery / kitchen, quality checking everything. On top of that, all the items are fairly priced, made in house and super fresh. I spoke to some other people from the east coast who also agreed this spot is legit.

I’ll hundred percent be back here to try the guava and cheese pastry and other items. The cafecito tasted exactly like the corner shops in Miami too. What a gift to have this lovely Cuban bakery in SF. It was the only thing that was missing in the city, and we are lucky that we got a good one!

Wilson T.

TLDR: very fair prices for good food!

I came in and ordered two pastries that were a little on the smaller side but they were only $4.50 for both!! I got the meat pastry and the flavor was good, though a teeny bit dry. The guava and cheese sweet pastry was awesome and I loved it! The prices are super fair for being in San Francisco, great choice especially if you’re here for jury duty at 850 Bryant

Anita

The best pastelitos I've ever had, they are almost like an empanada but not as heavy in pastry. I tried a variety of sweet and savory pastelitos, all very tasty. Will be going back!

Christina

Delicious pastelitos and Cuban coffee! Great prices and great service too! Thank you for bringing back wonderful memories of Miami for me!

I was only in town for a wedding, but discovered this cafe on Google. I believe I talked to the owner when I was there. So nice and friendly! It was fun to briefly share stories.

I never really drink coffee, but enjoyed my cortadito. My husband and I shared the Cuban sandwich which brought back so many memories. The guava y queso is my favorite! The mango was so good too! I also ordered the OG meat pastry for my husband to try as well, and I was given a complimentary croqueta to try along with my order (thank you again)! Soooo goood! Sadly, I only have two photos lol it was too delicious 😉

The only tricky part was parking. My husband dropped me off and did a few loops lol but that's the city I guess.

Honestly, these were better quality pastelitos and croquetas than the ones I had most recently in Miami! Maybe because I went to calle ocho. But I even tried another place, and no bueno. Social Cafe is the real deal! If I'm ever back in the area, I'm definitely visiting again 😊 Dale!

Michelle G.

For anyone looking for delicious Cuban pastelitos in SF, this is the spot! The flavors were incredible, the bread was homemade, and the sandwich was 10/10!! I definitely recommend checking this place out. They also offering catering!

Raymond P.

The best Cuban food I’ve had in the Bay and maybe ever. Prepared fresh daily in their in-house bakery where you can watch, and at a democratic price point. Social Cafe is a must try for anyone living in the city. I recommend the crowd favorites the Chicken Pika Pastry and the Cuban Sandwich which I think will surprise

Josh T.

Incredible food and coffee, it tastes just as good as anything I’ve had in Miami.

caridad L.

I'm absolutely impressed with the pastries! I ordered 2 of everything!! The flavors are authentic!!! Being that my mom and I are 100% Cuban, we do not get these flavors anywhere in San Francisco, let alone in the Bay!! Everyone is always trying to infuse the flavors of our traditions, but Terri kept it 💯% authentic!! I was so excited that I got thru most of the box before I remembered to share my love!! Highly recommended if you want the original flavors of Cuban pastries and real Cuban coffee ☕️ 😋