Outgoing
Balboa Cafe 1
American Food
Balboa Cafe 2
Balboa Cafe 3
Balboa Cafe 4
Balboa Cafe 5

Balboa Cafe

Cow Hollow

A San Francisco institution since 1913, Balboa Cafe draws crowds to its venerable wooden bar for nitro espresso martinis and burgers served on sourdough baguettes. Come for the cocktails, stay for the people-watching: this Cow Hollow classic has hosted first dates and rowdy nights for over a century.

Classic SF institution
Historic saloon bar
Iconic espresso martinis
Burger on baguette

Tips

🍸"Go for a burger and the famous espressotini." (7x7 Bay Area)
"10/10 nitro espresso martini" (James Dimitri)
🍔burger served on sourdough baguette, not a bun

Balboa Cafe

3199 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA

$$$$