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iCafe San Francisco
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- 4.7 ( 9 reviews)
Located in what is known as “The Heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown”, International Cafe (iCafe) is where the heart of the city beats. The cafe is situated across the street from the historical Portsmouth Square; where the discovery of gold in California was first announced, and where the city was given its name. iCafe originally opened its doors in 2001 as a delicatessen for cured Chinese sausages and meats traditionally hand made using family recipes. In 2012 it was transformed to a cafe, adding coffee and pastries alongside its menu of famous Chinese sausages. iCafe also serves as a space for the local community to come together, and where visitors can experience the convergence of West meets East. Come listen to Chinese Opera from the square every Saturday (1p-4:30p), while taking in the featured work by local graffiti artist Nate1 on our walls. All Hong Kong style floral arrangements on display in the cafe are designed by Krystle’s Flowers and are available to purchase.
| Day of the Week | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 8:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 8:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 8:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 8:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 8:30 - 17:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Cuisines
- 🍔 American
- 🥡 Chinese
Dining Options
- 🍱 Lunch
- 🍳 Breakfast
Recommended Reviews
4.7
Yoko Sasaki
Their pork bun was not a regular steamed pork bun. It was more like a sweet bread. Worth trying!
Sang Yoon
Good mint honey lemon tea. Friendly with a decent variety of Hk style pastries. Did not try the coffee. Atmosphere is laid back and convenient in Chinatown. Mango and sesame mochi were excellent.
Em B
I come here for coffee and mochi. With a stamp card you can save up for free coffee. The owner, Nobu, is really nice. They also have specialty items like red bean pudding sometimes. It's cash only but lots of banks around with ATMs. I like looking out at Portsmouth Square where people gather and do events. iCafe also has Boba and blended drinks.