Ali Baba's Cave

Mediterranean restaurant · Mission

Ali Baba's Cave

Mediterranean restaurant · Mission

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799 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Ali Baba's Cave serves up hearty, freshly made falafel and other Middle Eastern favorites in a laid-back vibe, perfect for late-night cravings.  

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Mar 6, 2025

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"Ali Baba’s Cave on Valencia Street will close on Saturday, June 29 as owner Husein Dawah, a Syrian refugee, has decided to retire. He is looking to sell the restaurant to someone who will continue to serve Mediterranean food." - Erin Russell

Refugee-owned Mission Restaurant to Close After Four Decades - Eater SF
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Angie Weinberger

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So glad I stopped here with the Mission Food tour. Would have never given this place a try. Very basic interior but the food way makes up for the ambience. The falafel was freshly made, well seasoned, light and fluffy, rolled in thin bread with all kinds of other good stuff that didn't overwhelm the falafel. I want to come back for the kebab or just have another of the world's best falafel. And super nice and quick service.

Adam Traveler

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I have been coming to Ali Baba's Cave for many years and love the shwarma wraps, especially the chicken. If you like it extra spicy, there is a spicy red sauce they can add to it, which I love, personally. When I visit San Francisco I always come here and eat. It costs about $10 for a Shwarma wrap. Of course, they also have falafel and a few other things.

yassine lakrari

Google
So nice man and very good service , big wrap of shawarma i can’t finish it because is too bic big and low price amazing restaurant

Amalia Flórez

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Love the chicken wrap! It’s just delicious. Give a try!

Daniel Christian

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Amazing falafel wraps with fries, hummus, peper sauce, and many other goodies. You, will, be.......full.

andrea rachelle

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So good authentic food and fresh! We go here for lunch regularly. There is a ton of room to sit but more than most places In The mission. My fave is their potatoes...not the “healthiest” option but boy are they freaking fantastic!!! Oh and their lamb is perfect.

Dan B

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Anytime we go on vacation we try and find a place to buy Falafels. While visiting friends in San Francisco, this restaurant was recommended. After trying dozens of "Falafel places" (for lack of a better name), I can say this one ranks higher than most. The portions compared to the price are fair. The service was quick. The restaurant was clean. No complaints!

Guru Khalsa

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There are two particularly great features about Ali Baba's Cave (ABC). The first is that it is open until 11pm. For some reason, the majority of the restaurants in the area have decided that shutting their doors at 10pm is a good plan. I'm glad that ABC has resisted that trend. The second is that their portions are large, and their food is good. In the arena of quick, filling, and reasonably priced meals, ABC stands toe-to-toe with the local burrito joints, and often emerges from the fray as the hummus-y champion. They make their falafels from scratch too, so if they're fresh they are amazing.