No passport needed for this French cafe

No passport needed for this French cafe

In the heart of Union Square, just outside the Chinatown Dragon Gate on Bush Street, is Café de la Presse. This hip little spot has been on this vibrant corner for years and has only gotten better with age.

When you walk into the front door you can almost feel the ebb and flow of the conversations taking place all around you. This is the kind of breakfast, lunch or even dinner spot you will to go to when you want that international vibe.

If you like to people watch, they are next door to the Hotel Triton where many famous folk like to hide out.

The front of this cafe has always catered to those looking for an international newspaper Le Figaro or maybe an Italian Vogue magazine along with their espresso and croissant.

I love coming here (with my beret) for a coffee whenever I want to reminisce of my college days as an exchange student – or when I want some of the best country style pate and soupe à l’oignon (onion soup) in town!

Literary Fare at Cafe de la Presse

Literary Fare at Cafe de la Presse

They have a vibrant international lunch crowd so call for a reservation unless you have time to wait. There is little street parking but the Sutter-Stockton Garage is just up the block and one of the cheapest in town.

And if you need an extra push to try this hip place, consider stopping by for dinner from Jan 15-31 when Dine About Town returns.

352 Grant Avenue
(between Harlan Pl & Sutter St)
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 398-2680

Mon-Thu. 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sat. 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sun. 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

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