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Reviews for Darwin Cafe in San Francisco, CA

Neal 2 years ago
3

In an alley just off a busy street, there's Darwin Cafe. I was walking past the alley and happened to see it, so I doubled back... and went in. It was my first time going there, so I asked the staff what they recommended. The Turkey and Maple Melt was theresponse I got, so that's what I got. I was thirsty so I also ordered some iced tea. As they made my order, I looked around. Ithad a very homely look. There was a bookshelf and some houseplants, and the menu was handwritten. I sat down outside with myiced tea and looked at my phone while waiting for the sandwich. The sandwich was done pretty fast and looked delicious when Iopened the box. The bread was well toasted. To an untrained eye, some of it would look burnt, but I knew better. I took half ofthe sandwich out and I immediately knew I wouldn't like it. The sandwich was at least an inch thick with just turkey. The cheesewasn't even melted. The pear slices, turkey, and onion hadn't been heated at all. I took the sandwich apart and ate the breadby itself. I mixed the turkey, onion, and pear slices with the little salad it came with. The service was fantastic. Thesandwich looked really really promising. Unfortunately, it wasn't. That's why this is a three-star review. Read more

Thomas Smith 4 years ago
4

Really good sandwiches for lunch in a busy side Cafe, get there just before 12pm to beat the rush.

Jun F. 5 years ago
5

The salad here taste great, generous portion and reasonably priced! Highly recommend lunch spot! Tips: Sandwiches can add a... side salad There are way more seating areas on the left. The entry way is not too obvious buts it?s on the left a little bitpassed the dish drop off area Read more

Kay Bee 5 years ago
5

What a cute little place tucked in a little alley. I got there about noon and there was a little wait to order. There is... seating inside as well as outside. There is even a little bar area which next to it. They offer hot or cold sandwiches with agarnish (small salad) on the side. Nice place to go to for a change of pace. Read more

Ivanna Ivanitska 5 years ago
5

Another awesome lunch spot. Their menu changes frequently, so highly recommend to try something different every single time.... Salads all are tasty and healthy. Main disadvantage: they do not take online or phone orders during rush hours (12-1:30).Highly recommend to visit if you are in SOMA area. Read more

Adam Garland 6 years ago
5

Fantastic coffee with great poached eggs and salmon lox. Nice little hidden brunch spot in the middle of the city

YUMI 6 years ago
3

This place?s interior is cool. However, I wasn?t comfy there. A counter table doesn?t have a good balance with a chair. A table... is the same. Regarding foods, I chose pistachio cream cheese sandwiches. It was good, but I didn?t like their salad. But I guessit depends on people?s taste. Read more

Jay Sondhi 6 years ago
5

I used to come here exclusively for the kale salad, but I have grown adventurous over the years. All of their salads are... amazing. And sandwiches too. The roast beef sandwich is always good and seems to be on the menu, but I haven't orderedanything bad or even marginal here. Everything is amazing. Read more