Quintin E.
Yelp
Nourish me, Nourish cafe!
Quaint, cozy, lively vegan cafe in the thick of all things SF off Hyde Street across from the best little Trader Joe's and it's classic signature too tiny parking lot.
Ample street parking, easy sidewalks to walk and not too far from connecting public transportation.
I'd read about and seen Nourish pop up for plant-based suggestions and was excited to treat myself to my very first meal after landing, though I tend not to be a huge morning eater. Being just a little after 9AM (Nourish open from 8AM until 3PM most of the week or 7PM during the rest).
I knew they might be a little busy - you can order premade or prepackaged items up front in their refrigerated products area, baked goods at the counter and/or their quality menu of yummy eats:
Think Acai, Bowls, Wraps, Waffles, Sandwiches, Toasts, Smoothies and Soups
Dining with my friend Danster - we went the breaddie route. I had the Grilled Cheese - nut cheese w/ vegan Miyokos butter, chimichurri sauce, plus tomato and added avocado.
The bread (ACME - Levain)this was one was really enjoyable. I was a little worried because they work with a lot of seeds and offer a gluten free bread option with sunflower sprouts/seeds and I'm scary allergic, but the menu is mostly well labeled. The bread options aren't on the main menu in person, but are on the website and the staff is very knowledgeable as well.
Dan the man had the toast sampler and between water, my Recess Hemp Sparkling Water, our house waters (refill station on the side of the register (near the seating area) and Dan's tofu soup of day we had a good meal.
Restroom is gender neutral and was fairly kept up like the entire cafe. We cleared our table when we were done, which felt right because you can set the area where everything goes for dishes, cups, etc as well as well labeled trash for compost, recycling and so forth close by.
This women owned and operating spot is officially one I'll frequent when in town. Will be back to nourish on more :D