Blue Danube Coffee House

Jan 13, 2026 Second time here and this time I sat for a toasted Bagel w/cream cheese and a coffee - $8.50 Place is always hopping, at least in the morning hours. Mostly small deuce (2 seater tables) w/outside seating as well. Very kind and efficient service. Great strong coffee. The best toasted bagel w/butter and cream cheese I have had in this town. Big and fresh Asiago Bagel, toasted perfectly. Really appreciated the "whipped" cream cheese. All the food looks great, but will for sure be back for breakfast. All the breakfast sandwiches also sound really good. If you are in the area and can find parking, give them a try, I don't believe you will be disappointed.

With an artsy flare and an eclectic mix of patrons, the Blue Danube Coffee House is right at home in the Inner Richmond District. I haven't spent time much time in SF lately, but I had a business trip to the Bay Area and had time before dinner to decompress over a cup of coffee. There are a number of coffee shops available, but the quirkiness of Blue Danube pulled me in. They offered a variety of brewed and non-brewed beverages, with an equally abundant selection of pastries and food options. If you want a taste of the offbeat, drop by and get your people-watch on while enjoying a cup of coffee.

This is my second time eating at Blue Danube. First time here, I got the breakfast bagel which has scrambled eggs, tomatoes, cheddar, and bacon. All of the components were nicely done, although it is a tad pricey at $13.50, given that the bagel isn't too loaded with filling. The second time here I came with my uncle and partner. My partner got the granola with yogurt, which came topped with blueberries. She really enjoyed the granola and yogurt, which was reasonably priced. My uncle got the tuna sandwich, which he really enjoyed. He particularly thought the bread and homemade tuna salad tasted fresh and tasty. I got the rosemary chicken sandwich, which was also very good. I really liked the soft roll, which was soft but held its integrity, as well as the cayenne mayo which gave the sandwich a slight kick. The chicken was grilled nicely as well. My only negative was that I wished the sandwich were bigger, as I was left a bit hungry. Overall a good place for a solid, reliable meal.

A true neighborhood gem that has stood the test of time for over a decade. The consistently friendly and welcoming service makes every visit a pleasure. In the afternoons, it’s a popular spot for those looking to work in a relaxed atmosphere. My go-to favorites include the customized, freshly-made juices (the Dynamo with added beets is a must-try), the Greek wrap, bagels with cream cheese topped with sprouts, cucumbers, and sun-dried tomatoes, and the tuna sandwich with side-salad. The inviting vibes and warm hospitality have kept me coming back.

A coffee shop with a lot of personality. We liked its original, local atmosphere. The server had a very relaxed and welcoming energy, giving us time to decide. We had coffee and juice, both delicious.

Parking is street parking, meter or residential. It is one of the local shops, where you can find coffee drinks, wine, breakfast, salads, sandwiches, and small eats. Prices are reasonable. Coffee drinks are ok, not bad to sit down and take a break.

Whereas other patrons want a place to park themselves and use WiFi for free, I want to be able to get a seat, eat, relax with a beverage, read or people watch. Here at Blue Danube people are engaged in reading a real book (!), having a meal or snack while conversing with their friends, and being present in the experience. Blue Danube is charming! It’s not a cookie cutter chain coffee shop. It’s a local, one-and-only place. You feel like you’re in Berkeley, the Latin Quarter of Paris or a eclectic Vienna when you sit at these miss-matched tables. Generations have penned books, written in their journals and sketched art at Blue Danube. It’s an eclectic décor that is colorful - love it! The food is tasty and hot drinks are Hot(!) which you need in the chilly Richmond neighborhood. This café employed their regular & student staff during the pandemic - which is meaningful to me. As a family owned business, it supports its neighborhood so we need to support it.

i live nearby so i’ve eaten and chilled here at least 10 times in the past year, over half of those times i get almost immediate gastrointestinal upset. since it’s nearby and i tend to forget i end up going back. or i somehow convince myself it was just a fluke. but it happened again yesterday and i honestly can’t pretend like its not because of the food (or drink) here, it was my first meal of the day. i had to literally run home … 😬 otherwise this is such a cute place and i really wanna love it and it’s very likely i’ll succumb again but i just needed to say my piece since i tried contacting them directly to no avail.

This is my second time eating at Blue Danube. First time here, I got the breakfast bagel which has scrambled eggs, tomatoes, cheddar, and bacon. All of the components were nicely done, although it is a tad pricey at $13.50, given that the bagel isn't too loaded with filling. The second time here I came with my uncle and partner. My partner got the granola with yogurt, which came topped with blueberries. She really enjoyed the granola and yogurt, which was reasonably priced. My uncle got the tuna sandwich, which he really enjoyed. He particularly thought the bread and homemade tuna salad tasted fresh and tasty. I got the rosemary chicken sandwich, which was also very good. I really liked the soft roll, which was soft but held its integrity, as well as the cayenne mayo which gave the sandwich a slight kick. The chicken was grilled nicely as well. My only negative was that I wished the sandwich were bigger, as I was left a bit hungry. Overall a good place for a solid, reliable meal.

I love the overall vibe and aesthetic of this place! The art on the walls is a really great way to feature and support local art. I had a breakfast bagel and mocha mint. Both tasted great but nothing amazing or notable! I came here to get some work done but had a few qualms. One, the WiFi is 2 dollars for 2 hours for a pretty slow connection. Two, it was extremely hot inside the cafe with no ventilation besides the front door. Not sure if this is because of the kitchen in the back but it was really uncomfortable. That being said nice to stop in if you are on clement for a stroll or the Sunday market but wouldn't try to work here again.

Well I am a frequent flyer here . They have a nice ambience friendly staff . Food is ok nice place to sit and listen to music relax etc. The have a wide selection of coffee drinks , smoothies beer wine and kombucha plus soups salads and sandwiches. The atmosphere is very colorful with their tables and outdoor seating. Maybe 20 tables altogether open to a decent time nowadays 7 pm. Give them a holler

Walking and talking for miles to find a place to sit and drink, my friend and I came upon Blue Danube. I ordered a Purple Rain smoothie and a Yerba Mate tea for my friend. The smoothie was yummy and the tea came with a cute teapot that can be refilled. Having returned from Taipei recently where many restaurants kick out customers after 1.5-2 hours, Blue Danube lets us sit for however long we want. This place has an old coffee shop vibe, warm and comforting.

Good place to sit and catch up with your mates. Didn't feel rushed at all....limd of reminded us of hippie vibes. Outside was kind of sketchy with multiple homeless people asking us for money. Inside it's tea and coffee with plenty of selections. Great neighborhood coffee/tea house.

Maybe I'm ranking this lower than I usually would because wifi is important imo...you have to pay $2 for 2 hours of wifi on top of paying for a drink or food. Imho, that's a pretty wild policy in this economy and lots of people go to coffee shops in order to work or study. I can't even say that the coffee, ambience, or food was good enough to warrant returning or going out of your way to try it - the coffee was weak, relatively watery, and the bagel melt was flavorless. I also felt bad that the door also kept opening and people who were cold had to keep getting up to close it. But, it could be a convenient place to just hang out or read or something if you're already in the area. The cashier was also nice and helpful and the price was not too high so that bumps it up a star. Overall: 1/5

This little cafe is conveniently located near various businesses such as restaurants, shops, and banks. This cafe is a nice place to sit indoors or outdoors and have a drink and/or snacks while having a little chat or get some work done. The line wasn't long and went by pretty fast since the service was fast. I got the Chai Latte, which was pretty disappointing. It didn't have a strong taste and tasted pretty watered down. If they didn't tell me what it was, I would not have guessed Chai. It really didn't taste like one. Overall, ambiance and service good, but need to work on the Chai Latte.

This place is a local gem. I've come here several times. The tables all have drawings on them from artists. Very unique. Today, I got a vanilla latte w/almond milk as I was waiting for a friend of mine. Unfortunately, it was more of a latte & I didn't taste any vanilla. It was good but I like the taste of more milk or vanilla, than coffee. The guy behind the counter was really nice. Great place to get together with friends or solo. As far as food, my go to is the California wrap w/no capers! The salad is also really tasty. Obviously, I recommend this cafe as I've been here several times!

I think this coffee shop is the very definition of hipster vibes. It's a small place but the place is packed and busy. There's some out door seating areas and the inside is packed with some tables a couch and a bookshelf with apparently a bunch of journals that people can apparently write or draw things in, which is pretty unique and cool thing to see. The tables are also decorated with some comic book themed things like Batman and the Hulk. Coffee and tea are also fine, but it's the environment that I find the most intriguing and awesome here. Check it out for yourself, next time I stop by here I need to get one of their smoothies, I came in late last time and they were past the smoothe making time.

Recommended as a "classic" SF coffee, Blue Danube was exactly that. A good amount of seating inside and outside, friendly service, and yummy coffee. The menu is pretty big too because they also offer smoothies and juices. I got an iced vanilla latte with oat milk. The coffee blend was tasty and the vanilla flavoring was great, not too sweet. Overall, a nice coffee spot to check out.

Great ambiance, the place was crowded on Sunday and the walls filled with colorful art. The line was short, but the wait was ok. I ordered a mint mocha and my friend ordered a caramel latte. I think both drinks tasted good, although the coffee wasn't very strong. Would come again, for a sweet treat. Not necessarily if my goal is to drink good coffee. (In my opinion, wanting a sweet drink is worth coming here!)

This is a very busy cafe. Everytime I'm here it's a long wait, 10-40mins long depending. It has a classy cafe feel but super small and crowded. Always ask if people are in line to order cause some are waiting for food and drinks. I've never had the food but the drinks are often hit or miss because it's busy. On slower days it's great and when it's rushed the flavor isn't entirely there. It's a good spot to grab a coffee or tea. I'll be back to try some food.

A solid cafe in the inner Richmond. I had an almond milk iced chai and a bagel with hummus. The. Bagel was great, the chai was more milk than chai. During prime hours, seating can be hard (also speaks to the cafe's popularity). I didn't see a ton of outlets, if you're someone wanting to work on a laptop. The staff were incredibly nice and gracious!

Coffee could be better, but they give you a decent larger portion for what you order and for the price. And the people at the front are always super nice as well too and help create a chill vibe, so I can't knock off too many points. Mainly love this place because it's one of the endangered cafés that let you buy a coffee and post up to work on some thing on your laptop/read a book/journal.

Met up with a friend in the Inner Richmond and she suggested this neighborhood coffee shop. The restaurant has menu tables inside and a patio area out front at and 9:30 on a Saturday morning it was about a third full. The menu board has beverages of smoothies, juices, coffees and teas and for food, breakfast items, bagels, salads, sandwiches and small eats. For those wanting alcoholic beverages, they offer beer and wines. I got a California Wrap, a grilled flour tortilla with lox, steamed eggs, cream cheese, capers and avocado and it came with a cup of fruit. It was a tasty breakfast sandwich with a good amount of lox. I also got a cup of house hazelnut coffee. The restaurant always got a good amount of customers and it got up to about three-quarter full the time we were there. A nice neighborhood coffee shop.

Such a homey spot in Inner Richmond! Very SF vibes and local. I feel like everyone here knows each other. They have wine, coffee, smoothies, and juice LOL seriously something for everyone.

I have visited this cafe multiple times and was always impressed with their coffee. It tastes great and their macchiato is a really small one - which is how it is supposed to be. One time, I had ordered the french toast and it was so delectable that I was able to finish it in one go - it had the crunchy texture due to the almonds and also the caramelised apples added a great flavor :) It is definitely one of those quaint, calm cafes in Inner Richmond and I love spending time here. I would recommend sitting outside or near the window (which is my favorite spot), when the weather is good to enjoy some people watching (as it is right on clement street) !

Spent my morning catching up with a friend and the other place we planned on was way too busy. This spot had the perfect amount of customers, but was moving the line along quickly. I noticed that some tables had a teapot and tea cups which made the place feel very homey. My friend got a mocha and I got a cappuccino. The place is fairly priced and had tables inside and outside. I loved the experience and would definitely return to finish some studying or socialise. Thank you!

Charging for WiFi even if you spent a bunch of money on food and drinks is wrong on principle. Will not come back

Quirky, cozy coffee shop with lots of vintage flair. We happened upon Blue Danube while visiting Inner Richmond and decided to stop in for lunch. Seemingly popular stop for students and digital nomads. Around the time we got here (Friday afternoon), it was packed. We just barely grabbed a seat on the couch before even more people poured in. Service is fast, staff are friendly. CALIFORNIA WRAP: The capers make this way too salty... And the sour cream (?) gushes out in a warm spurts in every bite. Textures are not great. Avocado is fine. IMO warm egg and cold lox do not go together. This would've been better with one or the other. I could only eat half. It does come with a small cup of fruit, some pieces room temperature... THE HULK: Actually pretty refreshing! The orange juice & greens are fresh, blended well. Restrooms are available for customers. Pretty clean and readily stocked with necessities.

Great place - amazing service and a vast and delicious menu. Outside seating available and generous portions I almost eat here daily.

Was recommended this place by a friend and I have to say, I was a bit disappointed! I ordered a turkey sandwich, and while it was good, it didn't blow me away! You order at the counter, they call out your number and then you get your food & seat yourself. Service was okay! They weren't mean but they weren't super friendly. The coffee was just okay as well. Would I come again? Probably not.

Nice coffee place in a neighborhood without a lot of other coffee places. Coffee 4 star, pastries 3 stars, other foods 4 stars. Physical environment 5 stars.

Their mocha was spot on delicious! I also got their pear-adise juice and that too was a total banger. This is a sweet little coffee shop for meeting up with people. The space is smaller and intimate. The vibes are great and their workers are genuinely warm welcoming and attentive. I'd come here again for sure :)

Love this local coffee shop. Inside is like a vintage thrift store with antique mirrors and eclectic art. Has a lot of personality. It's a very cozy feel. They even serve your tea with a tea pot and cups. Great spot to do some work, have a coffee chat, or just takeout lunch. Menu is on the pricier side. They have some delicious smoothies and sandwiches though! The rosemary chicken sandwich is insanely good. Veggies tasted so fresh, the chicken was tender and juicy. The creamy chipotle sauce really pulled it all together. Sides are included with your pick of salad or chips. Drinks are not bad either. I got the purple rain which was basically a juice blend of berries. Was a refreshing sweet drink, would recommend!

Though small, this place packs some delicious coffee and good vibes. Paying for WiFi is a bit tough, but I understand to keep people moving. Lovely coffee shop vibe!

The Blue Danube is my favorite coffee shop in the entire city. Despite living an hour away by bus, I eagerly make the trip just to experience this amazing shop. The food is consistently incredible, I especially love the bagels with all of the veggies. Their coffees are clearly crafted with love and attention to detail and the staff here make an effort to know their customers. I also suggest buying their Neapolitan espresso beans to self brew at home if you sadly can't make it here every day. When you can come in person atmosphere of The Blue Danube is warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot to relax or study like my partner loves to do. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, adding to the overall positive experience. Although this doesn't impact my five-star rating, I do wish the space were larger. Its popularity means it's often busy, and finding a seat can be a challenge. However, the quality of the food and coffee and the enjoyable experience more than makes up for this minor inconvenience.

Open cafe right by the Richmond farmers market (sundays). Unfortunately, it's $2 for 2hrs of wifi per device, so not an ideal study spot. But a great spot to chat, read, and relax! Got the 12oz Cafe Au Lait ($3.75) and a Rosemary Chicken Sandwich Combo ($15.50). Au lait was perfect. Combo meal was packed w mixed greens, a vinaigrette, and the toasted sandwich had sweetly cooked onions.

Came to blue danube for some quick coffee. Nothing much to say about the standard coffee, no frills. If that's what you're looking for definitely come here.

Mocha was great, but I got food poisoning from their breakfast bagel. I have coffee and eggs almost everyday and I didn't eat even half the bagel sandwich and felt strangely full even though I was hungry. Was very sick an hour and half later. This was also my first meal of the day. It's a small space and I don't think they have a proper size kitchen perhaps to safely serve these food items uncontaminated?

I ordered an iced vanilla latte here. The cafe was cute, although oddly warm (won't fault the restaurant though since it's probably not regularly this way). I like that it closes late at around 7, so it's perfect for students looking for a place to study! However, I didn't love the coffee. The flavoring wasn't mixed well despite using a stirrer several times. The separation posed issues when I was halfway done with the drink, and the drink became almost entirely vanilla syrup. I can't speak for their hot drinks, so maybe this issue is posed for my order specifically. Overall, it's a fine coffee shop, but I do think there are other options if the late closing time doesn't appeal to you.

Impressed with the quality of their extensive menu. We got the breakfast/western wrap, roasted veggie sandwich, hulk smoothie and lattes. Service was friendly, and it's just a comfortable spot to hang out with local art and some random books and games. Now one of our regular stops!

This place has great coffee, sandwiches, and bagels. They even have beer and wine. The outside seating is great on sunny days. Inside is really eclectic. It's a great place for a latte and people watching.

Fantastic chicken sandwich Great service Fun atmosphere I've gone there frequently over 10 years.

Classic neighborhood coffee spot, one of my favs in the city. Lots of options for tea, coffee, and drinks, good for any weather or any time of day.

The $15 breakfast burrito is ridiculously small. Fairly insulting in a city that holds burritos in such high regard.

The good: It's a coffeehouse but they have a lot of smoothie and juice options (I'd say more options than their coffee drinks). The interior had a hippie-esque vibe to me. The interior is eclectic with furniture and decorative pieces that are from all types of different periods and styles. They have outdoor dining spots and a little parklet with tables and chairs so it's a nice spot to take your furry friend. I tired the pear-adise drink (pear, pineapple and ginger) and thought it was unique, refreshing and tasty. I liked how fresh everything tasted and how it didn't taste like it was made from concentrate, syrups or flavor additives. My drink was made pretty quickly. The bad: I wish there were more fun latte options. It's almost $7 for a juice or smoothie but that's pretty standard these days for that type of drink. The interior feels a bit cramped. The interesting: They also sell sandwiches, bagels, salads, cookies, soups and alcoholic beverages.

Not great customer service, my light sweet vanilla latte was overly sweet, gave hazelnut flavored coffee when we didn't request if, and you have to pay for wifi? Better off going elsewhere.

Great cute cafe near the farmers market! Have the good standard food and drinks, I love their smoothies specifically Def worth a try post farmers market on Sunday

Already in Richmond, I needed to find a nearby coffee shop to get work done before my meeting. When I was searching most of them close before 5pm, so I was happy that Blue Danube is open until 7pm. The inside is pretty spacious and gets busy quickly. I was lucky enough to find the spot in the corner. The staff is friendly. They have a huge menu for food and drinks. I spent $22 for a ham sandwich and white mocha coffee. Pretty expensive for a meal but expected in San Francisco. Usually when this happens I feel annoyed and don't have high expectations, but I was pleasantly surprised. Although simple, the sandwich ($16) was tasty and warm. Wish it was bigger tho. I thought my coffee ($5.75) was going to be small, but ended up coming in a comedically large mug. I mainly came here for the wifi. For access it costs $2 for 2 hours. You receive a code and they're very nice about if you need more time. Once it expired though, I had trouble entering the new code.

Coffee was delicious and vibe is so cute :) love the decorations and the service was quick. They also have books to read and have a huge menu

A cute neighborhood spot to stop by. I ordered a bagel melt with egg and it hit the spot! There was a bit of a wait as it was lunchtime on the weekend, (maybe ~20-25 minutes) but it was well worth it. There's a little cart by the register with various spices, tableware, napkins, etc. Seems to be a hotspot for people to bring their laptops to work.

Friendly service, laid back atmosphere, mismatched comfortable furniture, outdoor patio, and big windows that open up for that breezy air flow. I ordered a 12 oz soy latte (all espresso drinks are served with two shots) and my friend ordered an iced lychee tea. Both drinks were decent - the espresso in the latte seemed weak and the tea was not very strong either. Overall, it was still a lovely place to hang out and enjoy our afternoon pick me ups after exploring the clement street farmers market on Sunday!

Love this neighborhood! Friendly service, great coffee. Always speedy. I also love the avocado toast!

I came here by chance to get a drink and I was pleasantly surprised with how much I liked it. It has a bohemian vibe with some afforbable drinks from what I saw. It's not a huge spot so it could get crowded fast. They have a lot of tables and a big menu.

Love blue Danube, great food vibes drinks, but how can you be a coffee shop and not have a bathroom for your customers??? Likeeee? they used to but now don't let customers use it for some reason. Really hoping they reopen the bathroom to customers one day bc this used to be my fave coffee shop to spend an afternoon writing at but unfortunately it's no longer practical to do so :/

Kinda couldn't believe I hadn't been here. I periodically shop on Clement. Definitely will come again. It's quality.

Rain rain rain is back again for another run through the next few days :(. But finding a new place to have coffee is a great offset.

4.5 stars rounding up - open 4 dine-in!!! Place is definitely nostalgic for me when I used to live in the area, I came here after Little Sweet didn't have the drink I wanted but man, I did not leave disappointed and this is my go-to place now to de-stress haha Staff is cool and I got an iced vanilla latte ($5-$6) - 16oz, could be sweeter but I'm sure they're more than ok to make adjustments if you just ask I was super hungry too and new week new me (lol) I've been on a roll to try fig items so I opt for their prosciutto fig swiss cheese panini ($8-$9) ... yum. Lol I am in love. I'd say it's definitely done its job- It is filling and I got so much work done too. Can't wait to be back, and highly recommend to anyone wanting a place to dine-in, chill, grab a drink and if you're hungry, options to grab a snack is available. Yay to local businesses!