Poesia Cafe

Address: 4076 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
Phone: +1 415-765-3522
Services: Service options: In-store shopping, Takeaway, Dine-in,
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible toilet,
Dining options: Breakfast,
Amenities: Gender-neutral toilets, Toilets, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi,
Planning: Quick visit,
Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, Credit cards,

Category: Cafe, Bar, Bakery, Cake shop, Coffee shop, Pizza takeaway
Rating: 4.8
Site: https://poesiasf.com/poesia-cafe
Worktime:
DayTime
Monday8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday7 AM–5 PM
Wednesday8 AM–5 PM
Thursday8 AM–5 PM
Friday7 AM–5 PM
Saturday8 AM–5 PM
Sunday8 AM–5 PM




Name: K****** C******
Date: 2024-06-26 15:45:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Staying at an Airbnb in the neighborhood for a quick trip and decided to grab some breakfast before my morning meeting. Everything about Poesia is lovely! Food and coffee were delicious! 10/10 will come back on my next visit. Thank you!
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Name: C****** C********
Date: 2024-06-15 21:41:10
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive visited Poesia Cafe twice, and each time Ive been impressed by the quality of their food and coffee. I tried two different focaccias, one with speck and the other with mortadella, and both were exceptional—comparable to what you would find in Italy. The coffee was also very good, making it a perfect pairing with the food. The outdoor seating was comfortable, adding to the pleasant experience. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for an authentic and delicious experience!
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Name: S**** Z*******
Date: 2024-06-07 06:18:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Best Italian place for croissants in the city!
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Name: D** M*******
Date: 2024-06-03 02:05:44
Rating: 5
Comment: I got to try the lemon cake and the focaccia at the North Beach Italian festival on Sunday..The lemon cake is beyond words delicious and soft and lemony..Its so good.. I ate it in one sitting

Name: C********** H***
Date: 2024-05-06 20:19:24
Rating: 2
Comment: Meh. Dont be deceived by the display of sandwiches. The Prosciutto & Brie Croissant looks heart on display but they are propped up by hidden tomatoes making the meat look hearty. Two small slices of prosciutto and two thin slices of Brie on the back edge make for a simple snack. Not for me, maybe for others but I feel dupped on my second try of the business.

Name: J**** K****
Date: 2024-05-03 16:07:02
Rating: 5
Comment: Best coffee and pastries in the Castro! This place is a gem♥️

Name: C******* S*******
Date: 2024-03-11 00:02:50
Rating: 5
Comment: The sandwiches and coffee are top notch!

Name: L******* P**
Date: 2024-02-29 17:59:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Love how they converted a garage into such a cute cafe.

Name: E***** C***
Date: 2024-02-18 18:11:49
Rating: 5
Comment: What an incredible little gem of an Italian cafe and bakery; the pastries are incredible -- laminated to perfection with amazing flavors like ricotta & tomato, and salmon-avocado, on top of classics like croissant and tart. Great Illy / Euro-cafe vibes. What a welcome addition to the neighborhood!

Name: W***** T****
Date: 2024-02-03 05:59:47
Rating: 3
Comment: TLDR: croissants were decent but not amazing, service was friendly and atmosphere is lovelyWe got the cheese and prosciutto but they mean it in literal Italian meaning just ham, not the smoked meat that most in US think prosciutto to be. The raspberry pistachio needed a bit more filling of raspberry in the middle, the croissant wasn’t flaky enough for my liking.
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Name: F***** M****
Date: 2023-12-30 21:49:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful and quaint cafe with DELICIOUS pastries and sandwiches. A must if you are in The Castro.
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Name: K******** K*****
Date: 2023-11-24 20:54:24
Rating: 1
Comment: Serving tea only in single-use plastic cups and extremely rude service.

Name: E***** W***
Date: 2023-11-21 03:21:12
Rating: 4
Comment: Cute place with great service. I tried a Chai latte for the 1st time. Quite mild. Need to come back for their pastries as they look good
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Name: J*** Y****
Date: 2023-11-02 05:23:02
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent cappuccino and panini sandwiches. Friendly staff. Very gracious and accommodating. Covered outdoor and indoor seating. Highly recommend.
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Name: C**** M******
Date: 2023-10-29 22:56:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Such a fantastic full immersion in Italy even if you are in the heart of Castro, SFO. Amazing welcoming in Italian from the staff Than I got to meet Giovanni, who I believe is the pastry chef, and he explained all the different pastries they had that day. Great selection of croissants but savoury focaccias as well. I tried the custard cream croissant and that was to die for! Also BEST COFFEE IN TOWN, Illy Caffè served here. You can spot this adorable coffee shop straight away… Giovanni RED Vespa 🛵 is usually parked outside. An amazing coffee shop, strongly recommended. A truly gem .
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Name: B**** C*******
Date: 2023-10-11 15:37:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Always the friendliest service, great pastries and the music and scene gives off European intellectual cafe vibes. Only wish is that they were open in the evenings for the community to gather, read, work and visit. 🥰
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Name: E**** H*****
Date: 2023-10-01 02:11:44
Rating: 5
Comment: I loved the vanilla custard croissant and the Cappuccino!Great experience!

Name: L****** M*****
Date: 2023-09-30 22:57:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Best coffee and best croissant in San Francisco 🇮🇹

Name: F***** A****
Date: 2023-09-30 19:44:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Wonderful cafe, pastries and excellent coffee. Chef is super welcoming too

Name: M******
Date: 2023-09-30 02:44:41
Rating: 5
Comment: The best italian croissants in the whole city! great cappuccinos and coffee, love the people working there

Name: S**** D*********
Date: 2023-09-30 02:42:02
Rating: 5
Comment: The best caffè in all san francisco! tipical italian and perfect atmosphere

Name: I*** M******
Date: 2023-09-12 18:38:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Best coffee in San Francisco :)

Name: B****** J***** D*****
Date: 2023-08-25 12:57:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Very friendly, fresh, delicious sandwiches and pastries. Everything is made fresh from scratch every day! So good! Will come back.

Name: L******* E*******
Date: 2023-08-24 20:31:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place, great pastries, great coffee. Perfect music!

Name: D**** T*****
Date: 2023-08-15 14:46:59
Rating: 5
Comment: This is my favorite spot in the neighborhood. Lovely staff, great food, happy people, and music that makes you smile. Everyone who works there is a gem.

Name: S***** P******* C******
Date: 2023-07-17 04:31:35
Rating: 4
Comment: Nice place. Great coffee

Name: V****** D******
Date: 2023-07-06 19:55:05
Rating: 5
Comment: The croissants with the custard brought me back straight to home. The only place in the bay that makes croissants like in Italy

Name: V****** F*********
Date: 2023-06-25 04:43:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Best espresso in San Francisco! Illy coffee and amazing pastries done according to the best Italian tradition

Name: F******* S******
Date: 2023-06-04 14:18:13
Rating: 5
Comment: The best Italian bakery and coffee in town with no doubt !Giovanni is the baker! Great pastries and focaccia. Simply the best
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Name: A***** B***
Date: 2023-05-30 00:34:47
Rating: 5
Comment: My fave cafe in Castro
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Name: K***** G*****
Date: 2023-05-29 22:52:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place - great people. Thanks John

Name: L**** R********
Date: 2023-05-21 02:56:28
Rating: 4
Comment: Wonderful Coffee, pastries and sandwiches. I would have given it a five but the bathroom was pretty disgusting

Name: A*** B*******
Date: 2023-05-11 18:30:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Italian hospitality at its finest.Perfect latte, perfect food.Wonderful hospitality.
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Name: R******* B****
Date: 2023-04-29 17:35:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Always a great experience. Staff is very welcoming and friendly, the chef/owner makes all food from scratch and have the best pastries in town. Comfortable seating inside and in the parklet.

Name: S***** F**********
Date: 2023-04-22 18:44:38
Rating: 5
Comment: What a lovely place in the Castro. Pastries are wonderful, staff is amazing and friendly. Highly recommend!

Name: C**** P******
Date: 2023-04-15 15:54:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Our favorite coffee shop in the Castro - delicious coffee, fresh pastries, a lovely atmosphere and friendly staff!

Name: D***** G******
Date: 2023-04-08 20:31:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Reminds me of some of the nicer pastry shops in Europe. Technique on the baked goods is 👌and the ambiance on weekend mornings is A+. It’s great to have such a standout cafe on 18th St.
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Name: R***** T* 3
Date: 2023-04-08 20:02:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Rest sure, the best by far Italian Coffee / Bakery in San Francisco/ Castro/Noe/Mission Area. Not to miss the Focaccias, Croissants, and Pastries (any of them). The cappuccino is exactly what you could have in Italy. And…. Unpretentious … no lines and wait times.

Name: T***** D****
Date: 2023-04-07 19:23:18
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is amazing. Great vibe, very friendly. The pastries are perfect. Im from out of town; otherwise thisd be my regular cafe, hands down.

Name: M b*******
Date: 2023-03-29 14:20:57
Rating: 5
Comment: Poesie may have the best custard in the bay area. The Cornetto is just delicious. Wish they did a bread pudding with their custard. Might be the best unknown breakfast spot in SF! They serve coffee, espresso, iced or hot lattes.

Name: E***** M******
Date: 2023-03-27 15:12:28
Rating: 2
Comment: In 2023, default tipping options at this cafe are 30%, 35%, or 40%

Name: L*** T***
Date: 2023-03-25 22:08:12
Rating: 5
Comment: I felt like I was transported back to Italy on my recent visit here, between the greetings in Italian, the espresso, the pastries (cornetto not croissant, and custard-filled!), and all the European customers speaking different languages. I loved the cozy vibes, and while it was lively on a weekend, there was always at least one empty table. I think this cafe is a sister establishment for Poesia, the full-service restaurant next door.They have an assortment of pastries and also amazing sandwiches! Highly recommend the mortadella sandwich which was on some thin and soft, very flavorful schiacciata. The sandwiches were warmed up for us. We also had a brie and ham croissant sandwich and the croissant was so flaky.
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Name: S*** A********
Date: 2023-03-17 16:35:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Super tasty

Name: K***** H*****
Date: 2023-02-18 22:37:09
Rating: 5
Comment: These pastries are made with freshly spun angel hair. If you’ve not been here yet, what are you waiting for?!

Name: A****** M
Date: 2023-02-15 21:57:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Best bakery in Sf . All the cornetto s are amazing. Coffee and cappuccino also great. Wish I lived closer to that area, I would do breakfast every day there

Name: A*** F***
Date: 2023-02-13 17:56:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent addition to the citys croissant scene. Oops, theyre cornetto since were speaking Italian. The pastries are well crafted and innovative. The plain is perfect, but I also had one with smoked salmon, cream cheese, and avocado (applied after warming) that was incredible.

Name: F******** S******
Date: 2023-02-06 23:32:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Lovely pastries and sandwiches. Great staff.

Name: a****** a*******
Date: 2023-02-05 04:07:57
Rating: 5
Comment: Best italian bakery in town!