Atlas Cafe

I like this cafe, it does have some interesting events and people here are nice. I just wish it wasn't so expensive. Over $20 for a small sandwich and a coffee before tip. Tastes nice but the ingredients aren't anything premium. Feels like a lot of the "cost" is because the cafe is more of a remote workspace for more people, with lots of folks on laptops. It has a bit of a monopoly in this as other nearby cafes vary in their wifi availability.

I absolutely love this place. Great food, great staff, great dining space. I've been coming here for almost 20 years. I do get frustrated that some of the staff is completely oblivious when there is no music playing. Some of the staff picks such good music that it's so sorely missed when the later shifts forget to play any.

May 2025 Industrial stylized cafe in Mission District provides updated drinks and meal options. Konbucha on tap and a good place for coffee. Community vibe and relaxed seating. Lots of meetups and remote workers.

Best vegetarian sandwiches I've ever had in my life. They doubled in price in just a few years though. Still somehow worth it because they are that good! Its a cozy spot, a rare gem.

Enjoyable cafe on the quiet side of the Mission. Good people, friendly employees, lots of sun (typically).... Motorcycle and scooter parking is easy but car parking can be difficult.

I love Atlas, it was my local cafe spot for a long time. It has a mix usually of people working or chatting with friends. They also showcase local art and I've bought prints from artists that I've seen! Great spot to sit indoors or outdoors and enjoy a cup of coffee however way you want

10/10 working cafe. Fantastic atmosphere. Host does not rush us out after closing. Super kind, great coffee, I’ve also heard good things about the kombucha on tap. Super happy with my Friday afternoon here

I've been coming to Atlas for years as a place to work and enjoy time with friends. The food is great for the price and the coffee is excellent. Patio is a nice vibe and the interior space has free (very fast) wifi and plenty of seating.

this place wassss suchhhh a vibe outdoorsy and cozy great for working- outlets, wifi, and geeat coffee + food def coming back 5/5 for vibes + coffee 4/5 for food

The vibe in here makes me want to be a millennial in their golden era, the 2010s. It makes me want to pull out my chunky white Macbook with a CD drive and write a novel on a Word doc. The 2007 Microsoft Word obviously. I stopped here to get work done on a weekday afternoon. Inspired by the vibes I put Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix on loop and got to work, caffeinated by my golden turmeric latte (just ok). Service was very quick. There are lot of food options. Parking was so tough but I guess that's just SF. I found free unlimited street parking after 15 minutes of rounds.

Atlas cafe needs an updated review. I saw some reviews that say its cash only but that was 14y ago and no longer the case. I love this little spot. It's simple and cozy with lots of table to chill or read including some in the sun. And if you came for coffee but now you're hungry, you gave options! The staff is always a little basic and there is no art in the coffee but the coffee is good and the vibe is a chill neighborhood feel with locals. If you're a local, give it some love. If you're not, skip to the next fancy spot.

Yummy. I had a chicken sandwich wow. Very tasty, lots of flavor and chicken. Nice breads. Sat outside with friend. Relaxing

Good food coffee and service. I'm not super excited about the clientele. Mostly people on laptops. Vibes are freshmen in a tech incubator. It's almost like you are annoying people by having coffee and conversation. You guys do know you can take your beetloaf back to the tech pod for zoomies?

The food and coffee is ok, decent I would say. The big plus is the amount of space here and outdoor seating especially on a nice sunny day!

Write it down. Their Beet salad is the one! I like this place. It's cozy, cute, spacious, well-lit and has a beautiful back patio. The kitchen staff are my peoples, mi gente Maya indígena so I feel right at home. Love working out of here when I feel trapped in the office. A nice quick escape & a delicious bite, good coffee and nice people.

Pretty good spot to get some work done! Came during a weekday afternoon and saw lots of people working. The food/drink menu is simple but big, and there's lots of seating which is nice.

My go-to is an ice mocha- oat milk, single shot. The most refreshing drink I've ever had, anywhere. It's a dream, i don't know how they make it, but I steak of an iced mocha from Atlas. My friend works in the area so every time I pick her up, I make it a point to get my iced mocha.

Ordered a cappuccino, and the foam was really smooth and nice. The espresso had a mild flavor with slight acidity. The service was a little longer than expected, but that's because I think it is more of a sit-down place rather than a coffee bar where the bulk of the business is to-go. The ambiance is a comfortable environment to have breakfast or lunch.

I found this cafe in the neighborhood block of the Mission District. Parking was okay to find around here. There are plenty of free spots to look around. The Atlas Cafe is so adorable and they have a small variety of pastries to try. There are several outlets against the wall. You can choose to sit indoors or outdoors (although, there won't be any outlets outdoors). It can be quite packed for a Friday afternoon. I like how they open until 6 PM and they play a lot of cool songs in Spanish. The fresh orange juice was sour and sweet just how I liked it. It was very enjoyable and they have free Wi-Fi you can use. I think the sanitation of the place could have done better.

I came here to work, and got a vanilla latte and chocolate croissant. They had QR code menus and it was super nice. It's a great place to work. There's outlets, wifi, and the cafe isn't super loud.

F this place. Watched 3 guys doing looking at me in the eyes doing nothing while I'm waiting for food... Literally the store is empty. Oh also two pieces of stale toast is $20. Wtf. Wish they'd invent a 0 star just for this place. The definition of a scam business.

Not super impressed with my lunch today. I had the chicken salad, which is basically a Greek chicken. I didn't really like the shredded chicken and it had pickles . The dressing was just so so. On the plus side it was quick and not too expensive. The service was friendly. It's a small spot with only Togo possibilities. They some deserts and other stuff that looked good.

I've never been a fan of tuna sandwiches for some reason, despite being a seafood lover. But this morning I woke up determined to find a tuna sandwich out here in SF that I might like, something more refined than what mom used to make at home (kind of bland, blah). My husband suggested that I might like warm toasty tuna melts rather than yesteryear's sad, cold, cheeseless tuna sammies, so I jumped on Uber Eats to find one that sounded like it could be a cut above the usual. Actually, what got me to look up Atlas was that someone recommended them on a thread in the AskSF subreddit. When I saw some unique ingredients in their tuna melt (like currant and citrus mayo) and that I could add Emmenthaler cheese for even more melty goodness and fanciness, I felt this was the one to try. Got it delivered. Love at first bite! I bet it would be even tastier next time with kalamata olives for more mediterranean flair and a little more acid. The sandwich also looked extra tasty since it was lightly panini-pressed looking, giving it a satisfying, buttery crunch and a light sourdough tang. Later I tried a totally different tuna melt from a different restaurant. It was out of balance -- WAY too much pickle and WAY too much mustard, and no complexity. Atlas's interpretation was far better - complex and refined but harmonious. Not words you usually think of when you think of tuna melts. If you're a tuna melt person, you might find this one to be next level. Give it a try at Atlas! I can't wait to get it again and experiment with more interesting toppings.

Lovely spot to hang out, work, and catch up with friends! I can tell why it's been a local favorite for a while. It is in the heart of a great block of restaurants in the Mission, and has a complete menu of breakfast bites, sandwiches, and typical coffee/tea selection. There's plenty of seating, wifi, outlets, and a back patio. Lemon scone was a big hit - texture was a great balance of soft and crumble + lemon was strong! Def a great sweet treat - the cashier was on point with the recommendation!

First and last time trying this cafe. The elderly woman at the register was very rude. My friend ordered first , initially we thought of finding a table to sit and dine in then , we noticed it was full . While still at the register , my friend changed her order "to go" . The order had not been started as she HAD JUST paid. The elderly cashier was so bothered , looked at my friend like this was the most complicated thing on earth then proceeded to yell at the cook "THE LAST ORDER TO GO" didn't say anything else just stared at my friend and gave her the receipt. When I placed my order I asked for almond milk. Again , she looked bother in a condescending tone said "it's right behind you , you can put anything you like" then gave me a bottle of almond and asked if I can place it next to the rest. The cold brew was watered down and the food was okay. Limited seating , okay food, watered down coffee and awful service ; just try another cafe .

Cute little corner spot with patio seats. Nice spot to read a book with a glass of sangria in the afternoon/PM or coffee in the AM. Two gender neutral restrooms. Lovely staff.

I love atlas cafe for its quaint charm. I appreciate the enclosed side patio and the fact that I can order not just breakfast with a fresh coffee but lunch with a kombucha on tap! The staff if very friendly and professional with unique bites like the smoked trout sandwich with fig spread and even little pizzas!

It's been a while since I've visited Atlas Cafe and I'm so glad they still have their Beatloaf sandwich and trout salad on the menu! Honestly, this beatloaf sandwich is so yummy that I want to learn how to make it on my own. The only downside is that's is so small. The trout salad has very generous helpings of tasty fish! The lack of one star is because their prices seem to have gone up. My wife and I got a salad, and a sandwich and one Alagash each; it was over 60 bucks. Maybe that's the norm now? I'm not sure. I just remember five years ago when that amount of food and drink cost about $40. Le sigh.

The almond lattes are descent . A little too expensive . But here you get what you pay for . But unfortunately I ordered the turkey , avocado ,and bacon sandwich and it was expensive and small. Not much anything in. It . I was so pissed . I paid 17.$ for this . High way robbery for an overpriced sandwich . I only came here because my partner likes it . The barista was nice but the people who cook are. Bit rude. I won't come back here regularly only sparingly . It's just not worth all the trouble. You definitely have to be rich to eat here and not complain about the prices. And the patrons aren't too nice either. But whatever.

Have been coming here frequently as they have PLENTY of tables to sit and work at. Some outlets as well, and really yummy food and drinks! The staff are all very friendly, and the service is really quick too. I do feel the prices are bit on the expensive side but I guess that's just sf for you. They have a cute little patio area as well if one wants to sit outside. I'll defs be back but don't think it's a place I could afford to go to everyday.

The place: cute neighborhood haunt. Stopped here from the airport on the way up to Sonoma and it hit the spot. Was busy but not overly so (maybe 25 people hanging out at 1:30pm on a Monday). Typical cafe, where you have to grab your food from inside when it's ready. The taste: free samples of cookies added an extra lift in our smiles. We preferred the chicken to the tuna melt, but both were good. Dressing on the salad was bombs My face: content smile because we were on the brink of hanger. A couple of coffees for the road were $8. The two sandwiches with sides were probably around $27. Would definitely return if I find myself in the neighborhood again.

I'm not the type to write negative reviews, but honestly I've never felt so humiliated in my life. So first of all, I walked in and was not greeted, I waited at the counter for several minutes and was given a dirty look by the older woman with glasses. I asked for a cup of hot water to take my meds as I am disabled and also it's cold. Normally, when I ask other businesses for hot water, I'm given a to go cup or asked if I want anything else. I was given a mug and no other words were spoken to me nor was I asked if that was all I wanted. I can't leave with the mug so I thought it was fine to sit for a minute until I was ready to figure out what I wanted to order. Not even five minutes into sitting down and sipping my hot water (waiting for it to cool down so I can take my medication), the older woman approached me and told me that I needed to leave since I didn't pay for anything and I'm taking up a chair. And I asked her why she gave me a mug and not a to go cup. She couldn't answer that but got me a to go cup. The cafe had more than enough seats for other patrons. They need to learn how to talk to people.

There are a lot of excellent cafes in the Mission, and I think Atlas has earned it's spot towards the top of the list. The indoor seating and outdoor courtyards are excellent spots to work remotely for a bit. I also think there steamed eggs option for bagels or breakfast sandwiches is unique and delicious! Only removing two stars because I have stopped in a few times to find that their egg steamer was broken, and another time when I came across a few pieces of eggshells in my sandwich... Tough to avoid when the eggs are fresh and not from a carton, but unfortunately also not super ideal... I also wish it was not $3.75 to add avocado... I know SF has it's upcharges, but at what it would cost to buy two whole avocados at the market, that seemed a little excessive... Regardless, one of the cutest cafe ambiances in the neighborhood, and will certainly be back soon.

The yam sandwich is superb! The barista took quite some time to learn how to give me latte art. They serve more golden latte from a glass cup without latte art. You live and learn.

A coffee with almond milk is 7 dollars, and the woman ringing me up was rude. I was very underwhelmed for such a cute little neighborhood place.

New hire there is.... Less than helpful. "I don't have a button for that", then select something close to it at the same price if you're advertising the item for sale. Do something other than sorry no. Item availability times are more strict than Auschwitz. Have to wait 7 minutes until 10am on the dot for the "kitchen to open" for a hummus plate? I get it if you're cooking something, but it's a damn hummus plate, slop some shit out of the fridge onto a plate and let's go. Not to mention I can get a smoked trout bagel with all the fixings but god forbid we open the fridge for hummus and some cucumber. All of this wouldn't be so bad if everything I try to order isn't available because of some time restriction that isn't listed on the giant menu facing you. At least say not available until "x" time next to items instead of everything there as if it's available with no indication that it's not until said time.

Do not come here unless you're RICH RICH - one single sandwich with salami onion cheese and mayo is $18.79 -no sides just the sandwich in a bag.... Almost $20 How are you a cafe in the community, yet your prices are through the roof Like omg

Nice neighborhood spot for decently priced lunch options. Get there by 12 to beat the lunch rush. Tried the Golden Beetloaf sandwich today. Pretty tasty! I only recall staff told me beetloaf was made of beets, polenta and some other things...In the past, I have also tried roast chicken sandwich (yummy) and Cuban beef sandwich (okay). Plenty of seating options indoors, in rear patio, and parklet.

Great place to work!! Spacious indoor seating, a lovely patio, and free Wi-Fi :) They have a lot of options on the menu, both food and drink.

Unappetizing old ingredients in my salad. I was craving a fresh salad, but look at how old and stale the salad looks! The beets in my beet salad were dry and flabby, tasted like it had been out drying for days :( Not the place to go if you want quality ingredients

Cute little spot hiding in plain sight. I only stopped in to get an espresso but I'll definitely have to return for some food sometime! They have a nice backyard area as well so you can really enjoy the great weather in the Mission

We love Mutiny Radio comedy shows at Atlas!! it's every saturday at 2pm with such chill vibes and usually pretty good comics. support your local comedians!!! shout out to pam benjamin for running an awesome show. super good food too. but $10 for a beer?? nuts

I came here on a Sunday morning around 11am. The cafe has a really cute ambiance with both indoor and outdoor patio-like seating. I liked how the cafe played music in the background. It was at the perfect volume where you could get some work done while also not sit in complete silence or overhear other people's conversations. There's also free wifi in the cafe (password by the cashier). It was very speedy and I had no problems connecting to it! I ordered the grilled cheese and dirty bunny. The grilled cheese was good, nicely grilled with thick stringy cheese. Next time I'll try adding bacon to it. It was maybe a little greasy but it is a grilled cheese after all. The dirty bunny was also surprisingly good, it's a mix of ginger lemonade and iced tea. It was less sweet than I thought it would be so I added a little bit of sugar, although this isn't necessary. My partner got the roasted turkey breast sandwich (not pictured). The Chile chutney is really good and adds a unique flavor to the sandwich. The bread was a little over toasted though. Overall I would come to this place again, it's great for getting some productive time in or simply catching up with a friend.

I have been going here for about 20 years. I always forget about it, even though it is a block from my house, primarily for the price and general selection. So I tend to go about 2x a year about the time it takes me to forget why I have not been there in several months, so I am hoping this post will remind me, no need to go more than 1x a year, and only when tired of the neighborhood Mexican fare. I do like the smoke trout salad. But I have always been underwhelmed at the soup. And it is always really weird that if you want to add a protein it is sliced deli meat on your salad. But what really got me was I ordered the beet salad for my wife. Which she is a fan of beets, I find them disgusting. She basically took a couple of bites, and then scraped the pile of canned looking pickled beets to another plate and ate the lettuce. She did ask after a couple of bites whether i paid for it, because whatever the amount was too much. It is convenient and the staff is nice, and people seem to like to hangout and drink coffee, I just wish they would update and put some effort into their food menu.

The food is incredibly lacking and over priced. They have little competition in the neighborhood and with some simple food TLC, this place could be so much better.

Atlas had new management takeover and the front staff are rude as all get, specifically this younger female who works the cash register. Not very accommodating to food allergies. Checking ingredients they roll their eyes and sigh/scoff at any requests. Then when you check out and the prices haven't been updated so it feels like you are getting price gouged. To be clear.... The people who cook the food are great and the quality of the food is still very good.

Great coffee, a fantastic place to work, friendly staff, and spotless surroundings. Recommend it!

Really spacious indoor and outdoor with lots of seating and tables makes it a great place to come with your laptop and be productive. Prices are okay, but the food is left to be desired imo. Neighborhood is great and there is some street parking available.

The smoked trout bagel is delish but the smoked trout salad is a close second if you're going lighter on the carbs. The best part about this cafe is the vibes to just chill or work for a while. Ample seating complete with a back patio and street parklet!

13 year resident of 20th and Florida St. Have been coming here for as many years with a recent break of ~1 year after moving to the Sunset. Stopped in yesterday for a small coffee and some nostalgia. Small Coffee to-go: $4.71 Flabbergasted, I inquired about the price with jaw dropped, and the barista explained "SF Fees", etc. Too embarrassed to cancel the transaction, I proceeded and still managed to type in a $0.25 tip for the barista. Charge today on my debit card: $6.01. WTAF, Atlas? Double-robbery? No possible math makes that amount work. Those renovations must be driving the price increases and shadow charges?

Atlas cafe has a great chicken pizza and their staff are all friendly. Their weekly comedy show is a hit and always delightful! Great to see culture coming alive in SF again!

Atlas is a solid neighborhood spot with good food and lots of seating (both indoors and outdoors) and at least some of the outdoor seating is covered. This used to be more of a go-to for me, but the prices have gone up way too much under the new management ($7 for an iced coffee!), so I don't come here nearly as often. Still if you're looking for a place to meet friends for a quick breakfast or a first date, it's not bad.

Came here on an impromptu Saturday day. Ordered the Chardonnay. Sat on the outside covered patio. They hosted their weekly sidewall comedy which was a fun treat. Had a great time here

Went in to order two drinks and two bagels with added ham and turkey. Got the bagels with none even though I payed extra, the costumer service sucks, and the guys prepping the food couldn't even be bothered to wear gloves. Save your money and go somewhere else!

I used to love this place. Salad, sandwich and one coffee drink was over $50! The sandwich was $16 and that doesn't include the SF mandate which was added separately to the bill. In addition, the tip does not include them bringing your sandwich to your table. You order at the counter and then your order number is called and you go and pick up your food. The workers were chatting and having a conversation when I picked up my food. They didn't seem to care that our coffee drink had been waiting there for a while and we didn't hear them call it so it was cold. The prices on their website as well as the prices listed on the menu items here on Yelp are inaccurate and several dollars cheaper for each item than they are at the store. The woman at the counter told me the prices were increased a year ago which has not yet been reflected on website.

Interestingly, my Rose Mimosa came out after my Spicy Trout bagel. I assume the juice is made in-house. I started chowing down because I was overdue on breakfast schedule but also that bagel sammy looked incredibly DELICIOUS!! And boy oh boy, did it surpass my taste bud's expectations! The pickled red onions are KEY! And that trout wasn't overly "smoky". Sometimes I feel that smoked flavors of fish can be too salty. I'm not sure how they make their cream cheese but it tastes like there might be mayo in this sammy as well. Whatever it is, it's delicious! I'm so glad I found this place on Yelp and went with it! I took two seconds to decide off of their trout photos and the 4 stars on their page. Indoor Dining Requirement: Bring your vaccination card. Patio Ambience: Their outdoors patio off to the side is in closed which I like because I didn't feel like looking at cars go by or having them watch me eat. There's only about 3 of us out here in this space and I like it spacious. The dark forest painted green is a calming scene. There's also planter plots of succulents and Ivy which brings you back down to earth. I highly recommend this spot for a down-to-Earth breakfast get away! Ordered: Spicy Trout Bagel Rose Mimosa Parking: Street. I parked at a cross street around 11:15am. It's pretty tight for parking but just as I exactly imagined for San Francisco.

This place is amazing. A cute neighborhood cafe with excellent tasty food and excellent live Saturday afternoon comedy! Local talent and local food keeps this neighborhood thriving and vibrant. Come for the food, stay for the chuckles!