Le Cafe du Soleil

It's an average cafe, good for bringing a compute and working. I'm not sure why I expected from a chicken Caesar salad. But for $23 it was a mound of lettuce and 5 pieces of very thinly sliced, cold chicken that was deff not cooked fresh. It looks like the chicken you get at a grocery store counter in the plastic containers. Meh.Edit: after posting the review mid meal, the owner came and brought me more chicken. Rather, came over with an attitude and dropped the bowl on the counter after microwaving some. Then told me I should "tell him to his face" next time. Suffice to say I didn't finish the salad or the microwaved, bagged salad chicken, and I brought the plate up to him and tried to explain. To which he argued back to me about how his restaurant has been open 16 years or something and people love the food. Right...I was trying to explain my view, but he had no patience while I stuttered a bit, told me to get the hell out and walked away.So, to the owner: my review was simply an honest reflection of my experience at the time, in my own voice. How you can feel ok making people pay $20 (but the way, the online menu said it was $16) for a bagged salad is beyond me. Reviews, in my view, are not about receiving a custom response or plate afterward but about sharing how things are as they happen, on first impression. By no means are you going change your menu item over this, you didn't stop to ask feedback or show concern as a professional business owner. Whether the customer gives a review you expect or not, your poor behavior and lack of professionalism was in appropriate as someone who claims they are some neighborhood staple. If you think that shows hospitality, then you're quite wrong sir. Skip this point and go across the street Taragon Cafe, the hospitality and options are far more enticing. I'm moving this from 2 stars to 1 for the management.

I cross the Bridge every single day from Marin to get my breakfast.Nice people out there also they have one the best French bakeries and equator coffee beans, oh yummy!!!, you should come to try what I'm talking about.

I strolled into Cafe du Soleil for an Americano - and stayed for breakfast.This was the first time I'd been in their newer digs since they moved across the street, 4 years ago? The space has a really good energy, sunlight streaming in through expansive windows and golden wood throughout, from the counter and bakery case to the bench seating.Apparently their avocado toast with eggs ($12.50) is their signature dish but instead ordered two scrambled eggs and bacon. The eggs were fresh but no one whisked them. They were overly scrambled, curds too broken while the egg whites were in small chunks. It wasn't good. I debated asking them to remake them - but would feel foolish telling them how to make scrambled eggs.Oh well, next time I'll have the quiche? Baked goods looked scrumptious and so pretty, the display sorely tempted me. The Americano was just right.Edith Piaf sang sad songs for the perfect pitch of French ambience while this nicely populated neighborhood spot hummed on a Wednesday morning.

I've been a devoted fan since they opened in their original location across the street, replacing a biker bar and their revving engines at 2am. So yeah, big fan. Not just because of the lovely French atmosphere, but the wonderful owner Mustapha, and of course, the food! Now that they're in the old Thai restaurant space, they have an actual kitchen, all the better to add the "World's Greatest Roast Chicken" to the menu. Comes with a side salad and bread, highly recommend.I'm there many mornings for the avocado toast, simple, yet elegant. Perfectly ripe avocado slices with a splash of olive oil. The cafe is my mandatory stop before any road trip, picking up a couple custom baguette sandwiches. I'm talking to you salami and cornichon flavor bombs. The sun hits the outdoor tables early, calling out people to unplug their laptops and get some fresh air. Hey, maybe even have conversations with live people in person. Yeah, makes me crazy that the place sometimes appears like a satellite office, no problem, if people would limit their table time and better yet, keep ordering food, not just milking a latte. Anyway, le Cafe du Soleil is destination worthy. 100% recommend.

I'm so glad this place opened again, It' on the other side of the street but basically the same location. I think it might even be slightly bigger. The café isn't open late like it used to be but hopefully that will change. They have a good number of tables to sit outside. Nothing beats sitting outside a café with a mug of coffee and people watching. I like that they have French onion soup and macarons. There is a pet supply store across the street which I like to stop in because they have a store cat that's always wandering around or napping in the front window.

Spacious place to work out of (lots of table space and free wifi). Not the best drinks and food though - I ordered an iced chai and it was 90% milk & very watered down. My friend ordered their open-faced sandwich but couldn't finish it.

Ambiance 5/5 - cozy inside with lots of seating options and a nice display case of both savory and sweet pastries.Food 5/5 - we came here for breakfast on a weekday, my friend got the fantastic French toast which was dense, moist, and decadently dripped in strawberry sauce with sliced strawberries and banana on top. I got the croquette madame which comes with a fried egg on top and ham and cheese between two pieces of toast. Both were extremely filling.The americano coffee was fine and the cappuccino was good (a little pricey at $5.) I liked that they served us in real mugs.The pastry selection was quite large - will have to try a croissant next time!Not sure if it has WiFi but there was someone working around 7:30am.

Delicious pastries and drinks, plentiful seating, great service, and ample sunlight -- is this the perfect neighborhood cafe?Seems like a lovely community gathering spot for those who are studying, working, catching up with friends, or soaking in the sun. Staff was friendly and very efficient. My latte was the average SF price but very delicious. This cafe was one of the first recommendations I received for Lower Haight, and I totally see why now. Would absolutely return to try the rest of their menu. :)

This is a cozy little coffee shop that I often visit in the mornings for a coffee and a bite to eat. Their sandwiches, French toast, and almond croissants are great. The owner is impressive, having worked hard to build a beloved spot in the neighborhood. This place was recently the victim of an armed robbery, which is very unlikely to happen in this area.Definitely worth visiting! Show support for the owner and his business.

I needed a spot to take a video call and was grateful to grab a spot outside so that I wouldn't bother anyone inside. Pros: -Free wifi! Strong enough to sustain a zoom. -Friendly service-Accessible bathroom-Parking in the area is easyCons: -I ordered a matcha latte, but it was really green tea in a latte. I appreciated that it wasn't sugary, but it didn't have the earthiness of real matcha.Overall, a great spot to gather or post-up for a bit. I was not alone when it came to needing to get some work done at their tables and appreciated the space.