Tarragon Cafe - San Francisco, California

Polina K.

After a wet and cold walk, my friends and I went in to have coffee and discuss business. Imagine my surprise when we saw a jazz band. Oh wow! It was love at first sight. We decided to order something and I saw a huge plate with a lot of salad at the next table, it was very beautiful. I asked what it was, and they told me it was sausages. I asked them to cook the same for me. The sausages were very tasty, fresh, juicy. They also brought a whole bunch of greens and vegetables and fried toasts. An incredibly good choice of cafe. Small, but with very good service, clean, jazz is playing. There is something homey and warm in this cafe. People from 18 to 90 years old gathered to listen to jazz. A very diverse audience, but this is what brings people together. Jazz has no age, and this is wonderful.

Jeremy F.

I was planning on having lunch with my Burning Man Buddy and my girlfriend to catch up. The destination was Tarragon Cafe. I had never been there before but I heard it was good. My buddy ordered Clam Chowder with Grilled Cheese so I asked for the same. It was a great choice on a beautiful winter day in San Francisco. The cafe is well lit and has ample seating. The staff was friendly and the food came out promptly. The combination of their bread and cheese was delicious. The clam chowder was not bad. The pricing is fair, especially when your buddy pays. Thanks Rob! 10 out of 10, I recommend!

kelly O.

It’s such a nice cafe for a good lunch. Have plenty of seating and the Chinese chicken salad is definitely a go to. They have a new Fillmore chicken Caesar salad wrap that I’ve been meaning to try. Based on the salad I had I’m sure it’s just as good. 10/10 and have WiFi

Chef T.

I really like this place, maybe that why I keep coming back. I have not tried the food yet. That is next. The cappuccino is amazing. Ikeep coming back here, they know how to make a great cappuccino. I've got to try one of their sandwiches sometime. They look really good. If you need that great coffee boost come here.

Anjelika P.

This place is a hidden gem! Salmon toast with side salad is my favorite weekend meal. I have had it numerous times. Tarragon is one of my hands down favorite spots in the city. Their other dishes and beverages are all very tasty as well.

Felicia C.

I’ve been to a lot of cafes in the city & this is one of my favorites - great natural lighting, there’s usually always space, and delicious food. Definitely by far my favorite out of the neighboring cafes.

I highly recommend the croissaint bread pudding! The italian panini and chicken caesar wrap are great too 🙂

A solid option to knock out a couple hours of work too - there is free wifi, but the chairs are wooden & no outlets.

Matty L.

A locals place for pretty good breakfast and lunch. Would recommend.

The panini I got had proscuitto with thinly sliced grapes, which is unusual but it worked well! Think of a cheeseboard but in a bite!

Their open faced lox was tasty, but kinda messy to eat (too many veggies, which isn’t a bad thing).

Would recommend for a casual bite!

David B.

Dinner is now served Friday and Saturday night. We had the most amazing dinner: Chilean sea bass; cheese polenta and ratatouille. Absolutely exquisite! The beef short rib melts in your mouth.

My favorite Café in the city. The food is exquisite and is prepared by the Chef owner Mario whose passion for cooking is demonstrated by all the wonderful offerings. The margarita pizza is a hidden gem with its crispy thin crust and delicious homemade sauce is truly addictive. The salmon toast is probably the best I have ever had with its homemade tzatziki sauce. The atmosphere of the cafe is so friendly and welcoming.

I came back and had the salmon toast and it was so delicious. I also tried the various soups of the day, a Thai coconut vegetarian soup with kale and garbanzos and a potato kale soup were exquisite. It is worth coming here for the soup alone. The frittatas are the best I have ever had; I could eat them everyday.

The newest additions to the menu are amazing. One of favorites is the croissant bread pudding. It is glorious.