Ocean Beach Cafe

Really nice and cozy atmosphere right by the ocean. Had the hummus plate and grilled cheese chicken sandwich. They also have a really nice selection of drinks, highly recommend the ginger ale.

Avocado toast is a must!! They have a variety coffee, cocktails, and mocktails. Right near the beach which is nice if you’re looking to grab a warm drink for your walk.

One of the best if not the best breakfast sandwich I’ve ever had in the city and I’ve lived here 15 years. Also right by the water, so you can grab a coffee and then go walk Ocean Beach. A gem

Great spot to post up by the window and work away (or read slash just enjoy yourself!!) Good wifi, outlets, and yummy food. Love the ocean beach salad, and the espresso was punchy and flavourful. Thanks for a great time!

I don't live in SF, but I stop in here anytime I'm nearby. Each time I've visited, the vibe has been phenomenal. They've created something very special here, it's so much more than just a place to get cutting-edge NA beverages and delicious food, it's a meeting place for like-minded folks... and I always end up having wonderful conversations with strangers that stick with me for days. Every city needs an Ocean Beach Cafe.

Beautiful little cafe with delicious menu options. Our group tried the turkey, beef, chicken sandwich, avocado toast and the Ocean Beach Salad.

This place is a real gem. I come on a daily basis to sip on nonalcoholic chardonnay while enjoying homemade hummus after strolling on the beach. Simply exquisite. The staff is super passionate and friendly, which explains why every item on the menu tastes delicious, with high quality ingredients (avocado toast, vegan wrap, turkey sandwich with sourdough bread from local bakery, etc). Come let Josh or Teddy educate you on the huge variety of nonalcoholic drinks.. I'm still blown away by the rich flavors of their wine and beer as someone who no longer tolerates alcohol. I usually like to sit outside and indulge in a second glass of wine. I encourage you to do the same!

Really chill, cozy, and welcoming place with awesome staff. I came in for the muddy water (the best) and Josh was tending bar. Great conversationalist and neighbor, he let me sample three of their amazing nonalcoholic beverages and was incredibly knowledgeable about all of them. Being sober for the last year, I definitely plan to hang out here more often and keep trying the many varied NA drinks they stock. Really great spot in the neighborhood

I can't imagine anyone giving this place less than 5 stars. It's such a gem and there's no place like it anywhere in SF. My salad and sandwiches were amazing and I was excited to see they had tons of mocktails on the menu since I don't drink. These drinks deserve a better name than mocktail though, more like functional adult non-alcoholic cocktails. They also have a booze-free bottle shop which blew my mind. Can't wait to go back and try everything else on the menu. Bravo!

Haven't been to this location since it was a deli and was really impressed with the transformation. The new owner has made it a really cute place with tasty snacks and thoughtful food, and a chill beach vibe that's hard to find the city. Great service and I'll definitely be back next time I'm having an outing at ocean Beach. P.s. pictured below is my first ever, avocado toast. i held out for so long but finally caved.

Never been here But I like to try new coffe shops This place looks good, clean and service it's good

If you're a fan mocktails or just need a bite while around Ocean Beach, look no further than Ocean Beach Cafe. When I came on a Saturday afternoon, they had a plate of sliced up sourdough baguette and local olive oil for snacking. I really loved the olive oil as it contained a lot of the bright olive notes without much of the bitterness. I've been meaning to try this place especially after Boisson, the nonalcoholic drink shop, closed down. This is the only other place I know of where you can buy nonalcoholic versions of spirits. Furthermore, they have a full menu of mocktails, hemptails, and nonalcoholic beer. They even have kava! I had 2 cocktails and a nonalcoholic beer. The first cocktail had adaptogens in it which made it funky like a slightly citrusy and bitter aftertaste in an otherwise sweet cocktail. Then, I asked them for their recommendations based on my experience with the first one and they recommended the drink that put them on the map - Destroyer of Bad Vibes (Melati classic, The Pathfinder, lemon, lime, and orange bitters). This one was a coffee forward drink with plenty of citrus notes. I felt that the flavors blended together much more nicely so there was no funky aftertaste. I like how I can come here and buy a can of a nonalcoholic beer too to sample instead of gambling on a 6 pack and prices are very reasonable. Overall I'm looking forward to this being my go to stop for nonalcoholic drinks in the Bay

The staff were kind and welcoming. But I was surprised when they cooked the sausage, egg and cheese for the epic breakfast sandwich in a microwave. It was good though, a solid 8/10.

Nice place near ocean. Really delicious Totally recommend this cafe. I will definitely come back here

I got the roasted beef sandwich. The roasted beef is the best part, tender and flavorful meat. However the rest of the sandwich is weird, not in a bad way, just unusual. The bread is very thin. The beef and arugula combo is unusual (and I don't think the flavors go well together. I much prefer the classic roasted beef with just the sauce). It's on the expensive side. Side Chips are fine. The server got our name wrong (it's a common American male name but the server heard something that resembles a racial slur). Anyway. If you are in the area and hung try it's not a bad place to eat but I wouldn't make a special trip to the restaurant.

This isn't just an NA bottle shop. It's a cute cafe with a small but tasty menu of lunch and snacks and a fantastic drink menu including some incredible NA cocktails made with their merchandise and a small selection of coffee and espresso drinks. There's table, bar, and couch seating inside and a large parklet. They're always playing chill tunes inside. The cafe is a few steps away from a stairway leading up to Lands End and just a block from the beach. My favorite spot to grab lunch when I feel like walking to the beach.

Stopped by here after a run/walk on the beach with my partner. Great local spot with just about the best offering/selection of non-alcoholic drinks you could hope to find in the city. They also offer hemptails! (See menu picture) Alas, we were there for the coffee (fantastic) and the breakfast sandwich (unreal). I'll let the photo speak for itself. Great sized bagel, fluffy egg, with just the right amount of arugula and a chefs sauce that pulls everything together. They also have a good selection of hot sauces. Just a damn good breakfast sandwich overall with great ambiance and great service.

Today I went out to take a "mixology class" on non-alcoholic drinks...as interpreted here. Offers mocktails that don't like to be mocked. Blood orange aperitif is the key here. San Pellegrino aranciata...interpret the drink mixes..mocktail mixes..goes back to old times and Italy maybe. I hung out and tried the salad. I also found interesting waters to try and a Barcode drink. Picked these drinks and making non-alcoholic fruity drinks.. organic and beachy..picked Ocean Beach San Francisco near that gym...ask them about Hawaii!

Food was nit bad- limited choices. Hummus plate okay - friend's breakfast sandwich so so. Service was very slow and inattentive. No cups for water. Had to wait 20 minutes for coffee. Poorly organized. Not worth tipping- left $3 for $37 bill, i had to do all the work. Will not return,

A very nice spot to stop in for a quick bite to eat or a refreshing mocktail. The drinks and food options were all great, whether it was the breakfast sandwich, hummus or matcha latte. Everyone working the bar and kitchen were super kind and very personable. I really enjoyed my time with them. I'm not sure how to accurately describe this but I'll try; the mocktail options are as if you wanted an alcohol flavored mixed drink at a bar, but without the alcohol, which is totally great. It seems however, there aren't many options for mocktails or mixed drinks that aren't "mocktailed" based if that makes sense? Basically, I didn't see options for mixed drinks that didn't taste like alcohol. I think what I was visualizing was different from what I encountered, but nonetheless a great experience. I love this spot and highly recommend checking them out.

Solid breakfast sandwich. I appreciate the array of hot sauces on offer for adjustments, as well as the non-alcoholic drinks (decent NA hot toddy). The sandwich--bagel with egg, sausage, arugula, and muenster--makes the correct choices, though I'd like more acid in the sandwich itself, as it's quite heavy on its own. The bagel, while toasted, was soft throughout; I like more textural differences.

We travel all over for a good quad skate. One of our favorite places is San Francisco by the beach. We stopped at this cafe to catch a bite before heading out on a long skate. Upon entering, we were greeted by the friendliest dude ever. Definitely seemed to be the guy in charge. We ordered the Epic breakfast sandwich and enjoyed a yummy chai. Love when they aren't too sweet. The place was packed when we arrived but emptied quickly when a large party left. We were able to get a good pic of how the friendly vibe inside matched the friendly people working there. The most interesting thing was their vast supply of all alcohol free bar choices. We noticed on the menu there was an option for the bartenders choice. We will be trying out that option next time. Overall, a pleasant tasty experience surrounded by happy people that are very good at what they do.

Close to the lands end trail and makes for a good breakfast or brunch spot after a hike. I ordered their spicy chicken sandwich and what I got felt like a deli ham or turkey sandwich not a fried chicken sandwich. I also ordered their mud watr chai but it was just okay. The place has a great patio and street parking. I'd go again but not order what I ordered the last time! Service depends on how busy the place is. There's street parking and it's close to a Safeway so you can be in an out with your sandwich without having to worry about where to park if you don't park there for hours! It also looks like a decent place to get work done and study!

Tried the aplos champagne sour which really tasted like a good cocktail with good cocktail prices but instead had adaptogen goodness in it. Would def try their hemp tails and food next time. This place is a chill causal surf spot.

egg sandwich is to die for... must have it in half and I did sauce on the size, not needed. Got take out and ate watching the ocean waves. They brought out to my car. Great quick service.

Super cute beachy vibe. On a sunny day, the lighting is perfect inside and out. There's a patio with little potted succulents for decor. Inside, there are only a few tables. We got the turkey sandwich which was really good. The bread was super soft and everything in it was made with quality ingredients. The vegan wrap was also tasty with tofu, beets, pickled onions, greens, and avocado. My kids liked the breakfast sandwich. The sandwich and wrap were served with Hawaiian kettle style potato chips. Service was nice. On the pricier side, small portions.

What a gem! Do yourself a favor and check out this cute little bar/cafe/bottle shop before or after a trip to ocean beach. They have the best selection of zero-proof beverages I've ever seen, and the service is so helpful and knowledgeable. I always enjoy coming here when I have time for a trip to this side of town.

Great cafe next to the beach and the windmill!! Make sure to stop by for a quick bite!!

Really cool spot by the ocean. Their matcha latte was delicious. I usually get a croissant but their breakfast sandwiches looked good too. They're actually known for their mocktails and non alcoholic wine, which I'll definitely go back to try next time:)

This is just the kind of place you where you want to hang out. The food options are hearty and unique (house made bread pudding), the range of non alcoholic beverages is on point. This is the first place that I ever experienced Mash Gang non alcoholic beers, and they are outstanding. Music and ambience are perfect as well :) Can't wait to come back!

Was pretty pleased with my roast beef sandwich here. Didn't expect it to be warm and juicy. Not to say there isn't a place for a nice cold roast beef sandwich but an unexpected warm one is a real treat. The sauce they use pairs well. If it's a nice day, this is a great spot to eat outside.

This place a must go! Ocean beach cafe is a special little place tucked away on la playa street. Every drink they serve is non alcoholic, even if it says beer or wine. Some of my coworkers don't drink alcohol and we struggled to find a place to go after work. Ocean beach cafe is perfect cause they have drinks for everyone. I got their coconut rum latte and it was very good. The non alcoholic rum tasted the exact same. My coworkers got the needle in the groove and Wilde spritz, they really liked their drinks as well. Food here is also good. Their bread pudding is super good and their sandwiches are solid. The owner is super cool too. He seems really passionate about his business. I really enjoyed spending time there after work. Everything was amazing!

I just had the worst sandwich of my entire life. The roast beef has absolutely no flavor and was completely inedible. Going straight in the garbage.

We were looking for a lunch place, but not many choices around at Ocean Beach. We stopped at the only place available. We ordered: 2*Hummus Plate: House-made hummus, avocado, pickled onion, Juanita's tortilla chip's directly from a bag. 2*Vegan Avocado Wrap-Flour tortilla, tofu, avocado, arugula, beets, hummus, pickled onion, cashew sauce, and chips. It wasn't as healthy as I thought. It's probably better for drinks, not an ideal place to eat. There wasn't much cooking to speak of, cooking means to put store bought stuff together. We ordered from the counter, and picked up the food when our name was called, put away the tray after we ate, yet tips asked for 18% minimum. There wasn't much service at all.

Delish food ! Tried the breakfast sandwich and the roast beef sandwich. Both were hot and so yummy. I got their kombucha on tap (ginger) which was so refreshing. I love all the beverage options they have. Only issue I had was service was a little rude. They were busy so I get it, but felt like they could have been nice no matter how busy Besides that, only positives !

I live nowhere near Ocean Beach, but sometimes I start long cross-city walks at the western end of Balboa. I happened on this low-key spot on La Playa earlier this year, and I was really struck by how engaged owner Joshua James was in taking my order. The place had a casual beachy vibe that made me think I landed in Malibu waiting for the waves to break. Listen, I'm no surfer, but I can fantasize, can't I? Anyway, I was in the mood for something healthy, so I went for the Vegan Avocado Wrap, which I thought was good, but then I read an Eater SF article about how it was going to be sold and turned into a trendy eatery. OK then, I guess there was no point in Yelping it. Months passed, and I saw today that it still exists. Oh cool, so I thought I'd go for the $16 Vegan Avocado Wrap, and it was actually improved from my first visit. It was still quite huge as the fresh ingredients were encased in a large flour tortilla. The tofu tasted fresher, and the cashew sauce had a nice added tang. Avocado, arugula, beets, pickled onions, and quite a slathering of fresh hummus completed the picture (photo: https://bit.ly/3hXhCOU). This time it came accompanied by some Sun Chips which provided a welcome crunch to my meal. A nice funky outdoor terrace has been set up, and Joshua caught me as I was about to leave to ask me about the food. I let him know it was great, and I was happy to hear he was staying as he continues to host alcohol-free happy hours and coordinate beach clean-up efforts. The neighborhood needs him. FOOD - 5 stars...had it twice and the vegan wrap is still quite a huge and healthy bite AMBIANCE - 4 stars...pretty chill SERVICE - 5 stars...Joshua made me feel quite welcome here both times TOTAL - 5 stars...comfortable spot to get a hearty sandwich and a non-alcoholic drink RELATED - Exploring the Richmond? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2HvkBu7

Absolutely loved this spot. We came originally for their non-alcoholic cocktail selection but I was floored by this vegan wrap!! It was delish!! Our server was extremely kind and gave us helpful recommendations to find a non-alcoholic gin! Their mock tails are incredible and perfect for a seaside lunch. This spot is a two block walk from the beach and it completely quiet! Super calm and relaxing street with outdoor seating. They have goods to buy as well as the cafe menu. Loved this spot :)

Had a very tasty roast beef sandwich that really hit the spot after a bike ride to the beach. Two people behind the counter were friendly and fun. Will definitely be back! We are outside and loved it.

Cute little place, great locale. Fun combo of fresh, healthy fare and all the non-alcoholic options you could want. Website describes it as a bar vibe, but we were there in the morning so just a chill cafe with some outdoor seating (sorry, no ocean view due to buildings across the way). My towering breakfast sandwich was tasty without feeling heavy. My wife said her roast beef sandwich was quality stuff!

There's finally a non-alcoholic cocktail place in SF - and it's great. There's so much new, tasty and unique NA beverages coming up BUT you really need a guided experience to figure out how to make things that really pop and that you will love. That's why I love this place. Josh the owner hosted a superb, full fledged cocktail and NA spirit tasting menu for us at his bar. We walked away with a few bottles for our home bar. My wife and I have been interested in this stuff for years and it's always been difficult to try NA beverages without diving into buying whole bottles. THIS is what the NA movement needs! A real talented mixologist walking us drinkers through the new world of NA spirits through deconstructed cocktails and fully made drinks. I can't speak to the food, and frankly it's not quite a bar or cocktail lounge ambiance - more a beachside cafe with coffee and pastries (BUT apparently there's a classy/cool speakeasy in the works for launch this summer next door). But if you've been curious about non alcoholic stuff DEFINITELY come find Josh or book one of the fixed menu seatings.

Finally an NA bar in SF! My husband and I did the temperance tasting which was a great way to taste a huge array of NA beverages (ranging from wines to liquors to aperitifs.) The owner Josh also made us a couple of mini cocktails and taught us how to better use an NA spirit we have at home. Josh is super friendly and knowledgeable and made the entire experience fun and engaging. I'd highly recommend this as a casual date activity or things to do with friends. We ended up even buying a couple of bottles of the stuff we liked most -- I'm excited to come back to try more of the mixed drinks!

Workers are super friendly!! They have a large variety of non-alcoholic beverages. The gentleman working the front mentioned how OBC was inspired to serve alternatives to alcoholic beverages because you can't find many places in SF that do. I tried the OBC Salad and it was delicious!! The dressing was super good, and it had a really nice crunch from a fried garlic topping.

So glad we found this place! We walked in at around 4pm, during happy hour. We initially ordered a few of their non alcoholic cocktails, but we read the article in the front that mentioned that they do tastings! Josh, the owner, was kind enough to fit us in. We had no idea what it would be like going into it but we are SO glad that we did it! We probably tasted 10-15 (maybe more, I lost count!) non-alcoholic liquors and wines. Josh was SUPER knowledgeable about each one, and took us through the taste profiles, adding things into our glasses to create mini cocktails. So much fun, and highly recommend! Very worth the money, especially since these bottles run $25-50 per, so it's a great way to try before you buy!

I can't say enough good things about this place! The coffee is fantastic--I'm a loyal drip coffee fan in the mornings, and theirs hits the spot every time. But what really sets this spot apart is the friendly atmosphere. The staff is consistently warm and welcoming, which makes every visit a pleasure. As someone with celiac disease, I also appreciate their gluten-free options. It's reassuring to know that I can enjoy a delicious coffee and grab lunch without worry. (I usually get the hummus plate or the OBC salad)

Sandwiches are so fresh and meticulously put together. The seating is tight and they have mostly mock tails but that should not detour you from this delicious spot. I ordered a salad with fried garlic and it was delicious!

I'd recommend not going on a Saturday morning! Too busy or short staffed or both. Avocado toast : small piece of pit in sandwich missing ingredients staff discussing how busy they'd been all morning.. maybe that's what happened?!

This is a can't-miss stop if you're in the area. The staff was friendly and attentive, yet relaxed, the atmosphere both inside and outside is comfortable and unique, and the menu was clearly curated with love and intention. My food was the best I've had since visiting San Francisco, and the NA selection is as good as any bar you'll find. This made for an especially perfect stop after a hike at Land's End, which is less than a mile walk from here. Can't recommend enough!

We had the Vegan avocado wrap. It was delicious. It had red beets, hummus and tofu in addition to the avocado. Next time we will try one of the non - alcoholic drinks. Service was quick. They were quite busy for a Monday late lunch. You have to try this place you will love it.

Man oh man, where to begin? Being sober is tough in the city. Maybe you'll find a hop water or some sort of other NA bev, but it pales in comparison to the magic they mix up here. Their NA cocktails are amazing, and they've been known to conjure up speciality drinks for my specific needs: no sugar! It's a great place to hang and read or play a game with friends. It's the best spot near the beach. Even if you're not sober, you don't want to miss their drinks. Realistically, they have the largest selection of beers and bottles in the area. Really great options for anyone's liquor cabinet. Staff is exceptionally knowledgeable and kind.

3.5 Stars Took a short lunch break and came over to try out the Ocean Beach Cafe. We love the chill vibe with the sunny waves mural on their interior wall, the surf board decor all over, and we definitely like that they have a parklet outside. This place organizes lots of community events like art classes, surf board swaps, etc. I didn't get any this time, but it looks like they are known for their non-alcoholic beers and drinks. It looks like their menu changes often. We came to try the Huli Huli Chicken Plate, but they ran out of chicken. So on this visit, we tried the pastrami sandwich and a Park Salad (customized as I opted out of a lot of ingredients I don't eat). My Hb is very particular about his pastrami sandwich, so this sandwich was just okay. I had a bite and it's not bad. The salad was good. It's basically greens and small amounts of beets with balsamic vinaigrette as I opted out of quinoa and pumpkin seeds. Overall, this is a nice casual spot for locals to gather and a nice rest spot for visitors to grab a bite to eat after visiting nearby Ocean Beach and Golden Gate park.

My husband and I were tired of waking up every weekend after a night of drinking feeling like crap and sick . In our 40s and we partied our butts off in our 20s and 30s Not too mention I found out in my family liver cancer took out my grandma and she did not drink Now my mom is having fatty liver issues from her diet and she does not drink alcohol either I want to live longer and be more healthy so We stopped drinking alcohol but missed hanging out and socializing We found this non alcoholic bar ocean beach cafe The owner Joshua he was supper nice non judge mental He recommended destroyer of bad vibes for me Maybe I had bad vibes at the time lol For my husband he had the Nuevo Compenero Both were delicious cocktails with no alcohol I even found a Napa wine where they removed the alcohol I bought a bottle for 20 dollars They won't tell you how trade secret I guess So excited there is a place to come and hang out drinking but not really drinking Josh also teaches classes on the weekend how to make these delicious drinks Can't wait to go back and try some more drinks off the menu Oh and happy hour every day 3-6 pm

A very cute and cozy cafe a block away from Ocean Beach! I ordered the breakfast sandwich and King Tide non alcoholic drink and my friend got the matcha oat latte and a pastrami sandwich. Everything was great and they have a huge non alcoholic selection! It worked out perfect since I gave up alcohol for Lent... there was wines, beers, seltzers, and more to choose from. They also have a menu for freshly made mocktails! However, I'd give 10 stars if I could for just the service here... everyone is so friendly. There was even a table that left their purse and the worker went and ran out the cafe to find her.. and he did! I was just checking out what hot sauce to try and a worker came by to give me a good recommendation. I'd come back here just to support these awesome workers!

Drinks: 3/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Overall: I came here for a sober painting event which was very cool. I'd come back again. The extended review... Drinks: 3/5 - The drinks are pretty innovative and are non alcoholic. Just a tad expensive in my mind but it could also be that I haven't been out in so long. Service: 5/5 - The owner was very awesome, nice, and accommodating. Ambiance: 4/5 - Some seating on the inside and out. It looks like they have a lot of different events which is pretty cool.

The guy was pressed when i asked to have the drink iced instead of hot matcha but the lady said it was fine and he was so annoyed.

Cute cafe at a corner of San Francisco with a nice calm aura and a decent place for lunch. I ordered a Hula Hula chicken plate and the food was pretty subpar. The chicken was dry, macaroni was underseasoned, and the greens weren't seasoned too much either. I think it needs to be a bit saucer since there was little flavor in the plate. It was a bit pricey as well. Otherwise, the ambience was really nice and I appreciate the ocean clean ups. Definitely check it out for a quick coffee date in the afternoon for the great atmosphere.

Great breakfast sandwich and the location is very convenient to Lands End and Sutro Baths. Good service too.

Went to Ocean Beach Cafe for the first time, the breakfast sandwich is one of the best ones I've eaten in awhile and I loved my "Destroyer of Bad Vibes" mocktail. It was beautifully prsented and delicious. I ate outside in the nice parklet with the sun on my face. Josh the owner is great and I look forward to going back soon! I've been a non-drinker my whole life because of an allergy to alcohol, it's so nice that the NA movement is strong.