"At 303 West Fifth Street in the new Hanover Republic Square apartment building, Manny’s is a casual downtown cafe expected to open in mid-February that will serve sandwiches (including gluten-free options), bowls, salads, smoothies, and snacks. Its design takes cues from the building’s art deco sensibilities and will include both an indoor dining area and a patio with garden details; the team worked with architecture firm Rios and interior designer Peter Bowden on Manny’s interior." - Nadia Chaudhury
"For braised pork belly, garlic noodles, porchetta stuffed with mushroom sticky rice, and black sesame mochi cakes, order from the Vietnamese pop-up (note that pre-orders open on Feb. 8th at noon, and will probably sell out quickly). Their Lunar New Year menu serves four to five people, costs $150, and is available for pick up or delivery. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"Diners may recognize its work from Manny’s, the Mission cafe that served Farming Hope’s food before it closed during the pandemic (it has since reopened and Farming Hope will resume running its food and beverage program in June)." - Ellen Fort
"Manny’s qualified for PPP funds but is hesitant to accept them as hiring back employees with no work may not be viable." - Eve Batey
"The Mission’s new politically minded cafe and events space, Manny’s, is already a hit for its evening talks and its pleasant daytime atmosphere. Come by for food with Middle Eastern influences from Farming Hope, baked goods from Frena, coffee from Ritual, and tea from Republic of Tea, plus beer and wine. Grab a table or peruse their small bookstore run by Dog Eared books, then get to business. Televisions are typically tuned to news coverage to keep everyone informed, and Manny’s asks that you shut your laptop in the evening (they also cut the wifi at that time)." - Ellen Fort