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Arlequin Cafe & Food To Go

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Café, Wine Bar, and Dessert Shop$$$$

Civic Center, San Francisco

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PureWowMay 23, 2017
A secluded garden tucked away from all the shopping in Hayes Valley, this is a primo spot to go for a mid-afternoon glass of vino, baguette sandwich and total privacy. Read more
SFistJuly 22, 2016
One of the most tranquil oases in the city is the lush, secluded patio in back of Arlequin and Absinthe, off Hayes. Any given day you can grab a glass of wine in and take it to the back garden. Read more
ThrillistJune 14, 2013
One of the most overlooked/underrated patios in all of SF, this Hayes Valley eat spot's back end is shaded by trees and lush green plants. Perfect for enjoying an iced tea. Or beer. Read more
Marine SergentMarch 31, 2018
Cosy coffee with charming outside area. Oatmeal and Homemade Granola were great, they also have a lot of options for lunch.
Brigitte BieyroMay 11, 2018
The patio is great, but often crowded. Expect to do some hovering for a table in nice evenings.
Christine WuJanuary 18, 2015
Comfy cozy atmosphere - a lovely breakfast spot. The breakfast platter was savory goodness; especially liked the caramelized onion that came on the potato.
Mike BarnesNovember 2, 2013
One of a handful of tranquil patio coffee shop SF work locations, nicely sheltered, not insane traffic or noise levels. Oh & great coffee too. If you need other liquid inspiration, there's Absinthe.
Benson BleierMarch 18, 2016
Upscale breakfast burrito, sub the pork for bacon -- super tasty. Also, the garden in the back is beautiful!
Anton GaddiMarch 29, 2019
Good food & wine at reasonable prices. When with friends, get a bottle of wine from their wine store next door, order the cheese platter & sit at the back patio (near the heat lamp in cooler weather).
Eugene KimNovember 26, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Really underrated spot to grab a glass of wine, or split a bottle w/ minimal corkage fee with friends. They have decent wi-fi so not a bad place to do some work during the day.
SFGateMay 6, 2015
At Absinthe's more casual sister restaurant in Hayes Valley, the mac & cheese is made with a blend of three cheeses: Gruyere, Grana Padano, and aged cheddar. Read more
Mohit SAugust 12, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The All-day Breakfast Burrito is exactly what you want when you wake up at 11 and miss the breakfast window, but still want breakfast. Grab a coffee to go with it and enjoy the patio out back.
Joel CorpusAugust 29, 2012
Could possibly be one of my favorite cafe's in San Francisco. Free wi-fi and a fantastic outdoor area. Food, coffee and baked goods are pretty spot on. Nice wine bar next door as well.
JoycottDecember 2, 2013
Love this little cafe! It's so inviting, and the best place ever to get some work done on a laptop over the perfect cup of coffee. Make sure to check out the patio!
VicMay 19, 2016
one of the most beautiful patios in the center and a quite wide variety of wines..Nice,quite place to have some coffee or sth to eat.
SFistMay 5, 2015
If the weather's right, it's a perfect date spot. Not to mention that you've got easy access to food at the wine bar's full lunch counter. Read more
Amy WiddowsonSeptember 25, 2014
Great place to grab a light lunch (side of ratatouille is more than enough) and a glass of wine while you work. Lovely staff and yummy munchies.
Liza PAugust 10, 2015
Secret garden in Hayes Valley! Get a bottle of wine to share, and a lamb burger and have it all at one of the rickety tables in the garden.
Tasting TableAugust 21, 2014
One of the city's best back gardens. Nibble on dangerously good brioche doughnuts or pretzel croissants paired with a bottle of rosé from the wine shop. Read more
Lori KoonceSeptember 30, 2012
If they are available, you've got to try the Chocolate Cherry Cookies. It's almost like someone smushed a cordial cherry and added just enough flour to keep it from being a mess! They are the best!!
Caro SchieferMarch 20, 2017
Great place! Good food. The arlequin sandwich is great. Just nice to hang around the entire day and sitting in the sun.
Russell Allen EsmusOctober 2, 2014
try the goat cheese and kale pesto pastry, it's really good. the back patio is the place to sit if you have a friend with you.
Jessica @trufflefritesJune 12, 2013
Huge selection of wine at all prices even as low as $13/bottle. Pours by the glass available, but get a bottle ($5 corkage) and sit outside in the patio. Best deal!
Steven PetersonAugust 12, 2016
Great place to have a coffee and work, although the wifi was spotty when I was there.
Farshid KetabchiMarch 16, 2013
Part of the Absinthe group, Arlequin has one of the best back yards. The food isn't bad either. Good imported wine collection in its attached shop.
Priscilla LeungOctober 28, 2014
Dine in and sit in the back patio area. It's secluded, shaded and you almost forget you're in the middle of the city.
Lea Dessi-OliveJanuary 31, 2015
Patio is awesome, worth coming even if it's for a little bite. No gluten free bread but have some salads, and egg options
Sara TaylorJune 14, 2017
Gorgeous patio seating - perfect for enjoying some coffee or wine. Lots of delicious food to choose from as well.
NoahOctober 29, 2014
Well brewed drip coffee with a side of tasty music. Plenty of food options and a tucked away back patio.
Gunnar AasenFebruary 27, 2017
Grab a glass of wine and enjoy the large peaceful garden in the back. They even set up heaters on chilly afternoons.
Nipun SachdevOctober 24, 2015
Indian spiced lamb burger! You can't go wrong with that! Get it!
Tom CardenJune 25, 2012
Been here 5+ times
For those based at mid-Market it's nice to find an excuse to head into Hayes Valley. Arlequin does great sandwiches, salads and tasty baked things. Also wine, if there's time.
AskMenNovember 12, 2010
One of the few cafes that has restaurant quality food, the shrimp po' boys sell out quick and the Cuban sandwich with pork confit is fantastic. Read more
Nelson ElhageDecember 16, 2015
They will happily sub your choice of veggies for the meat in the bagel sandwich. Try it on an onion bagel with tomatoes+spinach!
Sravanti TekumallaOctober 19, 2017
The loveliest outdoor patio and good coffee. Crowded in the evenings, but a great spot!
Ozlem B.G.August 18, 2013
Backyard is heaven but beware of your order as it might come different than you ordered. Yet, the service guys are great, they offered a cookie for constellation.
Matt RichardsonAugust 8, 2014
Been here 10+ times
My favorites: breakfast burrito, meatball sandwich, espresso brownie. The back patio is lovely.
BérengerMay 12, 2015
Great coffee and pastries. The patio on the back is amazing when the weather is nice!
Scott O'BrienMarch 23, 2014
breakfast burrito is solid as a brick but im sure very good for you...grab a spot in the garden for vitamin D
Sabina B.January 19, 2016
The chocolate cherry cookies are beyond delicious
Wilson Favre-DelerueOctober 26, 2017
Decent breakfast/brunch/lunch fare. The lovely terrace is the real attraction here.
Irene RyabayaMarch 13, 2015
Roasted chicken, brioche doughnuts, curry lamb burger, wifi, gorgeous garden, pet friendly
Natasha WApril 25, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Outside seating plus a bottle of wine from next door makes for a great brunch setting. Five dollar corkage fee for purchased bottles.
Jenn DavisOctober 15, 2012
The roasted beet and apple salad is delicious! Add a refreshing ice tea to round out the meal
Helio MedeirosJune 19, 2017
Beautiful place. Great music(the cure). Good food. You should try
Kostas KoukoravasJune 26, 2015
Fantastic sandwiches and breakfast options, lovely patio and free wifi. coffee is rather average tho
Marcelo GobettiMarch 30, 2019
Great beautiful patio, fair prices, fast service
Adrianne SteichenDecember 29, 2013
Been here 10+ times
If the weather is nice, sit out back in the garden patio. Check out the attached wine shop before you leave.
Nadège BréantOctober 22, 2014
OMG THE STUDY GODS LOVE ME! Great food great view great wine! Loved it!
RachelJuly 19, 2017
Lovely garden and decent food too but increasingly a victim of its own popularity. Be prepared to wait and wait for a seat.

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