Enter The Cafe

113 reviews

1401 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133

www.enterthecafe-sf.com

+14158297918

About

Enter The Cafe is a Cafe located at 1401 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133. It has received 113 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 stars.

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Hours

Monday8AM-7PM
Tuesday8AM-7PM
Wednesday8AM-7PM
Thursday8AM-7PM
Friday8AM-7PM
Saturday8AM-7PM
Sunday8AM-5PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Enter The Cafe: 1401 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133

  • Enter The Cafe has 4.4 stars from 113 reviews

  • Cafe

  • "The name of this place makes me think of "Enter The Dragon", Bruce Lee's last known movie before his death July 20th, 1973"

    "If you’re looking for breakfast or brunch, I highly recommend you visit Enter The Cafe"

    "This is a cute corner Cafe that serves interesting drinks"

    "[Update: May 2022] This place has changed"

    "Clean, quiet place with good, millenial snacks and drinks"

Reviews

  • Albertino M.

The name of this place makes me think of "Enter The Dragon", Bruce Lee's last known movie before his death July 20th, 1973. Shoot, I wasn't even born yet lol. Enter The Cafe is just a regular cafe with daily morning danishes and pastries, but not limited to. Seating is limited to ten for the place, and there's no WiFi yet. They've ice cream by (Hometown Creamery), and mochi waffles (3 flavors) available. Pastries are $2-3.75, with kouign amann as premium seller. Coffee beans are grinded per cup order depending if it's drip or espresso. Currently they've a soft opening promotion of free iced tea or coffee with pastries purchase. I'll wait for new items added to menu. As of now, it doesn't appear to be ready for prime time. I'm Albertino representing city by the bay district B-6 (SF), and marketing/advertising is my specialty.

  • Abdon Phir'athon

If you’re looking for breakfast or brunch, I highly recommend you visit Enter The Cafe. And if you like sweet breakfast options or just like waffles in general, you must try the Chocolate Mochi Waffle with some ice cream. The flavor and the texture were consistent, and they don’t turn soggy like with traditional waffles. You will not need syrup with this. The vanilla ice cream complements the chocolate flavor of the mochi waffle, so I would also recommend that you try this combination. This place easily earns 5 Stars and comes highly recommended. I’m hooked now!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chocolate Mochi Waffle

  • Samantha Fuster

This is a cute corner Cafe that serves interesting drinks. Its definitely a family owned cafe because you can see their kids playing games and one doing homework, that’s always the sign of a family business! Now to the drink! I had the ‘Straw to my Berry’ yogurt drink. It was sooo good! 10/10 I loved the strawberry flavor with ACTUAL strawberry pieces in it with every sip, definitely would get again. It took a bit to get out but it’s being made fresh so I can’t really complain on that front. I would recommend people who like yogurt drinks to come here and try it out! *There is also delivery available and there is indoor seating to eat and drink! They accept CCs, tap to pay and cash!

  • Yü Wu

[Update: May 2022] This place has changed. Not any more Enter The Cafe but a yogurt place although it still has some food options. Had a breakfast sandwich and wasn't super impressed. [Original: Sep 2021] I had a fantastic breakfast at Enter the Cafe, this little gem on the outskirt of Chinatown. The menu is expansive with a wide range of choices, which is great especially for breakfast. I ordered a sausage and egg breakfast wrap and an ube mochi waffle. Both items turned out delicious - the American-style savory wrap was rich and filling; the Asian-style sweet dessert was exhilarating and satisfying. Definitely enjoyed my breakfast and look forward to coming back again one day.

  • Ariel C.

Clean, quiet place with good, millenial snacks and drinks. A nice change from the other traditional bakery/cafes in Chinatown. The guava smoothie was very smooth and packed a punch. Their white fire latte (honey, coconut milk, cayenne pepper) was creative and tasty - it was more like a cappuccino really, with lots of microfoam which is exactly what I like. Mochi waffles were chewy and slightly sticky, though the Thai tea flavour could be stronger. Other items on the menu all look good and I know I'll be back to try them!

  • Baoyi Guan

The açaí bowls are divine. Truly immaculate taste with rich flavor. Not overly sweet and perfect amount of fruit and granola. Every time I go, I get the açaí bowl; must try! The avocado toast with poached egg (or any other style of egg) is great too. The avocado is fresh and the poached egg melts in your mouth. The cafe also offers numerous options for delivery as well like door dash, uber eats etc. I order from here every week. It’s become my favorite cafe.

  • Brenna Meyer

This breakfast wrap is hefty… It’s absolutely delicious. I added bacon to my Sausage Egg Wrap to really round off my carnivore breakfast needs, and it did not disappoint. I coupled it with the Blue Paradise smoothie. Good quality, fresh, and came to my door piping hot. This is my new breakfast go-to.
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes
Sausage Egg Wrap

  • Marianne O

This cafe is supper busy with very friendly and efficient staff. They distinguish themselves by their unique East-West taste and ingredients and colourful presentation . Great flavors, and while I was waiting, so many people have ordered their Yomie’s yogurt drinks, too (see their signature purple rice yogurt drink)! I had the egg wrap (terrific flavor) and the Açaí bowl. Definitely want to come back!

  • Emily I

Sweet, family owned establishment. Sparse inside, but has great food and great service. Both sweet and savory dishes are good. Has wifi and is a quiet place to work or study.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Dietary restrictions
Has non-dairy options

  • Scott

Enter the Cafe and eat one of their delivered baked goods that are made locally and by a artisanal bakery. The owners are here on site if you have any questions regarding how to get your hands on these hard to get pastries. They have exceptionally tasty drinks and my favorite is the WhiteFire with cayenne pepper, coconut and honey in espresso.

  • Hardy Sharma

Good
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Chocolate Mochi Waffle
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Menu is all vegetarian
Vegetarian options
Good one

  • Rachel Way

Made to order mochi waffles (moffle) was delicious! Crispy on the outside with a soft, chewiness inside and just the right touch of sweetness. Enjoyed the Mitchell’s Ice cream on top - chocolate and green tea! Service was friendly and we are looking forward to visiting again! Also, their wall art is alone worth the visit... :)

  • Kingdom Mickey

There alot of good drink but usually Tuesday Wednesday they close and come in on thursday Friday Saturday Sunday when they open get there sandwich.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Curbside pickup: Yes

  • Esther Kuang

I loved this place. Their mural outside caught my attention and the inside didn’t disappoint. I love their look, their place, and their aesthetics. The employees were very helpful and friendly too! Would definitely stop by again next time I’m around! We had the croissants by BakerDoe while we were there! Yummy!

  • Pushpa Perera

If you are looking for breakfast toast or brunch I highly recommend this corner cafe. We had Egg pop up toast with avocados and Egg Salmon pop up toast; both were delicious.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Olivia Ius

Ordered delivery and it was the saddest lox bagel and chai latte I’ve ever had. Bagel said it came with onions and capers but they were nowhere to be seen. Not worth 12$. They also misread or ignored my delivery instructions. Disappointing since reviews in person seem like a much better experience

  • Ebert Kan

Different from the regular boba I always get. Yogurt drink it really thick. Tasty n probably better for you. I had the strawberry this time n the dragon fruit last time. Both were great. I'l be back.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10

  • Nina

The “Big Wrap” was absolutely DISGUSTING. Didn’t add avocado . Didn’t add my modifications. It’s 50% DRY tortilla. Literally thought it was a joke . There’s no way they’re actually charging people for this kind of sh%t
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Breakfast

  • Scott Lang

Just had a ridiculous experience at this place. Popped in there and ordered a tea thinking it would be quick and it took over 15 minutes before I just had to leave - I don’t even know how long it ended up taking to be made. And there were 7 employees working there!

  • Yuki Bai

While there is certainly a taste benefit that comes from sipping ❤️ red heart dragon fruit yogurt, there can also be a bounty of health benefits too. All of which can give your body an awesome pick-me-up.
Price per person
$1–10

  • Bijun Liang

cute, lesser-known spot in the neighborhood that serves mochi-waffles, ice cream, and milk tea. they have seating inside, so it's a good place to rest your feet. you can eat here for dessert and hop over to the chinatown library a couple blocks away

  • Yi Liu

Great dessert, newly added Rice Yogurt is a filling drink.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Features
Dine in: No
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: Not sure

  • Ch Castaño

I ordered take out from here. I must say their cheese foam for the tea is one of the best I’ve ever had.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Elise Jensen

Stopped here for a quick bite when we first arrived in Chinatown and couldn't have been happier! Ordered the Matcha Moffle with Cookies & Cream icecream and it was AMAZING. Friendly staff and reasonable prices. Would come here again!

  • JO

Didn’t see any milk tea on the menu like some other reviews had mentioned, but I did have a super delicious iced tea here, with actual fruit chunks inside. Nice little spot to grab a tasty drink and perhaps get some work done too.

  • Kevin Ellis

Excellent latte, and choco waffle too!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chocolate Mochi Waffle

  • Michael Coleman

High quality food. I order the bacon breakfast sandwich and the acai bowl. The bacon is crispy and the sandwich is perfect. The acai bowl is refreshing and the fruit is sweet and ripe. Highly recommend Enter the Cafe.

  • Nicholas Tom

Awesome breakfast sandwich! Order the standard Wake Up (Bacon/Egg/Cheese) on a Brioche with avocado and they hooked it up very nicely. It was loaded with bacon, nearly a full avo with great presentation! Thank you :)

  • Fabien Curto Millet

Very nice new cafe. The staff are super friendly and feel pretty energized to make it a success. I had a very tasty latte to go from here. They also have a number of tables indoors if you want to sit there.

  • Matthew

Good coffee, fast and friendly service.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Abo Kareem

I give them 1 star rating cuz they’re hella slow. The staff need to work fast and quick. All the time I went there to pick up an order, it takes me about 35 to 40 minutes.

  • A'den Kyramud

Best breakfast location in San Fransisco. The owners are delightful, the food and ice cream are outstanding. I will be a regular during every visit to the city.

  • Amy Xu

The matcha mochi waffle with ube ice cream was amazing!! I will definitely be back for that, and also to try the special croissants they have on Saturdays

  • Nick Naraghi

The owners of this brand new cafe are extremely nice and the cold brew is delicious! Went for the soft opening. Excited to see how the place develops!

  • Kristina Outland

Best breakfast sandwiches I’ve ever had. Coffee is also delicious! Fun for something indulgent
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Breakfast

  • Jeff Ross

Good coffee; food prices seem a little high but I guess reasonable for the area. Interior is rather plain; could use more variety of seating.

  • Paula Q

Great yogurt drinks, reasonable price, service is fast, and they have a clean bathroom
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Ryan Brady

A cool idea to make waffles out of Mochi. Pretty tasty and a real interesting texture. The coffee was great too, with Intelligencia beans

  • Schad McKinley

Wonderful space with friendly people located just before the Broadway tunnel. Great drinks and the moffles are to die for!

  • Rebecca LeDoux

Cute little cafe in Chinatown! The moffle is suppose to be delicious! The egg in a frame was great! We will be back soon!

  • Amy Matkey

Great addition to the neighborhood. Friendly, attentive staff with yummy pastries and coffee. Plus waffles and ice cream!

  • Rob Caldwell

Not really a coffee place. They specialize in yogurt/smoothies and have an espresso machine. Try elsewhere for coffee.

  • Joey Roldan

Great spot with delicious breakfast sandwiches!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

  • Jiayi Wei

Very tasty yogurt!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10

  • Jim Palm

Didn't get anything for myself but my girlfriend's food looked good and she was happy with it

  • Y Chen

Super friendly service. Food and drink was well made and delicious!
Service
Dine in

  • JoeBlughaSBad 666

really amazing food
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Tetiana Novikova

Delicious sandwich and cappuccino, very friendly staff. I like their blue plates =)

  • Łukasz Kwoska

Delicious and refreshing :)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Paul Hawke

This place is a hidden gem that a friend suggested. Good good & friendly staff!

  • Kevin Saem

Mochi waffle with green tea ice cream. Super delicious and surprisingly light.

  • Clarice Louie

It's a great cafe. Changed ownership. Quiet atmosphere. Love this place.

  • Fabien-Pierre NICOLAS

Great waffles, croissants and coffee. Go for it! Super nice owners too.

  • Helena Heehee

Visited in June 2022 and they are closed.
Price per person
$1–10

  • S S

Delicious latte and pastries, however they are closed for the holidays.

  • Elke Vogel

Das hat uns nicht wirklich angesprochen vom Ambiente und den Gästen .

  • Andrew Conegliano

Everything from here is always amazing, especially their sandwiches!

  • Vincent Yang

Interesting, edgy bar with little seating but good standing room.

  • Greg FitzGerald

Best mint icecream I've ever had. Tasty coffee. Friendly staff.

  • Humza Shah

Delicious coffee, nice decor, friendly staff, and fair prices.

  • Grace Corrigan

The best ice cream you might ever have and wonderful service!

  • Kevin Bai

Grab a book, get some amazing food, and have a good morning.

  • Trevor Hodges

Unassuming cafe with great drinks, food and friendly staff

  • Curtis Devlin

Nice little cafe with pastries and a few other things.

  • amoebiusful

Schmeckt alles gut. Preise eher oberer Durchschnitt

  • Hyeryung Choi (Sarah)

I ordered matcha waffle and chai latte. Very tasty.

  • يوميات في امريكا

Long wait for pickup orders.bad customer services

  • zhimin wu

Charcoal Vanilla Ice Cream is amazing

  • Ashley Masen

The mochi matcha waffles are insane!

  • Marbo Cheng

The waffles with ice cream were good

  • Eugene T

Nice place to relax, drink and work.

  • Gabriel De Leon

Charge 7 dollars for delivery

  • Michael Norelli

No more indoor seating...

  • Adam Roberts

Dine in not being offered

  • La Morena

Very nice and welcoming.

  • Sweet Tooth

Cute friendly vibe

  • Raymond Li

Good

  • Pixel Latters

很好用

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