Atlas Cafe
Categories:
Bakeries, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Restaurants, Coffeehouses, Vegetarian Restaurants
Details:
All Ages, Live Music, Outdoor Seating, Breakfast, Date Spot
Message from Atlas Cafe
Among the offerings of Atlas Cafe are: Rich strong coffee drinks made from custom roasted beans. Fresh pastries made each day by local bakeries. Delicious and unique food made on site using only fresh ingredients. Numerous vegetarian selections are available and some vegan offerings. All of our sauces dressings and spreads are made fresh by us. Draft beer from some of California's best micro-breweries as well as bottled beer and wine. Beautiful out door garden patio, covered and heated in winter (dog and smoker friendly). Free live Bluegrass music on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 10 pm. Local artists are featured on our walls. Wide selection of magazines for patrons to peruse while they eat or drink at the cafe. Wireless DSL Internet access available for laptop users.
Editorial by Citysearch
In ShortA small selection of beer is the only characteristic that qualifies the Atlas Cafe as a bar. Instead, this is a vibrant cafeteria setting with a lengthy food menu, limited coffee selection and free Internet access for laptop owners. A magazine rack filled with the latest periodicals offers more diversions. The back patio provides a sanctuary on sunny days and fresh air on busy nights, when live music fills the cafe to capacity.
Key Points
- Relaxation spot
- Patio
- Live Music
The Inside Scoop
- Save Time - The kitchen closes at 9:30pm. If you need a snack after the burners are shut off, the employees sometimes offer the day's unsold danishes at the front counter for free.
- When to Go - The last Thursday of every month is a bluegrass and old-time music jam session. All acoustic-string-band musicians are welcome to join in the performances.
Insider Pages Reviews for Atlas Cafe
Atlas Cafe is a very cute cafe in the mission. If you desire a light after noon spot indoor or outdoor this is a cute place. The food and coffee is quite tastey.
Posted 11/19/08 | Report Abuse
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Atlas has a strong client base of regulars, and for good reason. This place is located in the Mission District by all the warehouses and new condos. There coffee is good as is the eats. This coffee shop is a fun cool place to hang out anytime of the day.
Posted 04/23/08 | Report Abuse
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Latest reviews from Citysearch.
A place to be...
by anapplepie
I love atlas cafe...
1st... the environment, everyone in their own little world.
2nd... the food... MMmmmm the chicken sandwich has walnut's on it... and i usually ask for feta cheese on the side... extra for my salad.
The apple pizza.. it's so good.
3rd. Coffee.... strong enough to drink it, and of course to wake you up.
4rd... If you like to smoke, then there's a patio in the back ... the allowed pets in there..
5th. Live music and some paints in the walls....
I moved to So Cal. and tomorrow I am going to SF... definetly... a place I will visit... will be ATLAS CAFE!
Pros: Outdoor Patio, Food quality, environment
Cons: sometimes crowded, bathroom always busy
Posted 12/29/05
Great food, good price, fun atmosphere
by billystiltskin
The food at Atlas is really unique and tasty. Things you can't find anywhere else like the yummy yam sandwich with feta and cilantro on garlic bread, or my fave the cuban style beef sandwich. And despite what that other guy's review says it 's a great value. All the super fresh sandwiches are under 6.50 with several even less and if you want gut busting fullness (and grease) for cheap go to a fast food joint pal! You can add some good sides for a little extra. The other cool thing about Atlas is the fun vibe and great outdoor patio. The coffee rocks too!
Pros: Unique food, cool vibe, good coffee
Cons: none
Posted 10/03/05
Good Food, Bad Value
by brownho
I do not feel that you receive value for your money at Atlas. I ordered a sandwich which was very small, and they filled my glass of lemonade with ice! The WiFi is not free, but the food and drink taste great.
Posted 07/13/05
wireless internet too!
by bdwelle
Atlas is great: good coffee, sunny back patio (where you can enjoy a cigarette with your java), and they just added wireless internet ("WiFi") service! It's free for now...
Pros: coffee, sunny outdoor patio
Cons: no more maple scones
Posted 09/22/02