Dolores Park Cafe is a great hangout, especially when the weather is nice so you can grab a sandwich and some coffee and head across to the park. Everything I have ordered has been great, but my... More

Dolores Park Cafe is a great hangout, especially when the weather is nice so you can grab a sandwich and some coffee and head across to the park. Everything I have ordered has been great, but my absolute favorite is the Mozarella and Basil sandwich, served on a fresh baguette. It never disappoints and of all the ones I have tried, the one at Dolores Park Cafe is the best. Even if you are not headed to the park, grab an outdoor table and have a great meal while people (and dog) watching. Or spend some time at the counter with a fresh smoothie and the paper. A great place to hang out: good food, prices, and service, and always an interesting atmosphere.
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This best thing this cafe has going for it is the location- close to a lot of cool restaurants and across the street from Dolores Park, which boasts "the beach", a dog park, and some of the sunniest... More

This best thing this cafe has going for it is the location- close to a lot of cool restaurants and across the street from Dolores Park, which boasts "the beach", a dog park, and some of the sunniest weather in the city. The cafe is a nice place to hang out and read the paper or make use of their wifi access. I've only tried the desserts here, which have been good. They also have nice coffee and and a decent selection of teas. Staff is slightly indifferent and I hate how there's never anywhere to sit inside. I wish they had more tables. Should be known that they don't accept credit cards and charge a $2 fee for ATM usage.
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I can't imagine anyone having a bad experince at the DPC. That previous reviewer must have gone in on a rare "off" day. I used to go in and get a latte every morning because they have this amazing... More

I can't imagine anyone having a bad experince at the DPC. That previous reviewer must have gone in on a rare "off" day. I used to go in and get a latte every morning because they have this amazing organic free trade coffee that is yummy and they make the latte just the way I like, creamy & not too hot with just the right amount of foam! Then I quit drinking coffee and switched to tea. They have awesome housemade chai that I get with soy instead of milk and it's not too sweet (which is my biggest complaint about Starbucks Chai's). I used to get their pastrami on rye because it is literally the best pastrami sandwich I've ever had (it's Niman Ranch Beef), but now I don't eat beef so I get their chicken aioli sandwhich and it is to die for! Every soup I've ever had there is hearty and healthy and I love that they have a wide variety of organic options and stuff for vegans like their vegan cookies! You'd never know they are vegan! Plus on Friday nights, they have the best shows in town. It's great to bring my neices and nephews in since they can see live music, have delicious food and I can have a glass of wine and spend quality time with them doing something fun with them. Unlike most cafe's, the Dolores Park literally ROCKS!
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While this place is definitely always crowded and the food wasn't bad...it wasn't good either. My veggie sandwich was limp, falling apart, and no better in any way than a sandwich I'd make. The... More

While this place is definitely always crowded and the food wasn't bad...it wasn't good either. My veggie sandwich was limp, falling apart, and no better in any way than a sandwich I'd make. The prices are semi reasonable and I hear the coffee is supposed to be really good. The service is pretty fast which is a plus but not too friendly. They don't really offer much, and the desserts looked dry and kind of gross. With all the interesting places to eat in the area, I'd pass on this one.
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Dolores Park is a nice café with amazing sandwiches. I would suggest to get their hot aiolli chicken sandwich with lemonade and carrot cake for desert. You can eat inside or outside. You have a... More

Dolores Park is a nice café with amazing sandwiches. I would suggest to get their hot aiolli chicken sandwich with lemonade and carrot cake for desert. You can eat inside or outside. You have a great view on the Dolores park. It s usually crowded but the service is great and fast. the price is average.
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