New Taraval Cafe, West Portal
13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/sanfrancisco, r/AskSF15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many diners recommend New Taraval Cafe, a corner diner on Taraval just outside West Portal. One describes it as a neighborly place that welcomes newcomers and regulars alike. Four commenters say the food is good, and one ranks it highest among their breakfast spots in the city. On the other side, one diner finds the portions a bit small, and another finds it not especially remarkable, though it has a proper American diner feel.
Address
New Taraval Cafe, 1054 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
At a glance
- Best for
- Breakfast, Dine-in, Family
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Elizasaurus in r/sanfrancisco · Nov 2024ambience
Calls it a cute corner diner with a welcoming, neighborly feel and good food.
- Recommendsu/lukezoeycat in r/AskSF · Nov 2025
Points the asker to this cafe as the answer, reachable by transit.
- Recommendsu/a_over_b in r/AskSF · Aug 2025
Suggests it as a casual, close option near West Portal.
- Recommendsu/bitsizetraveler in r/AskSF · Aug 2025
Seconds the New Taraval Cafe suggestion.
- Mixedu/wookyoftheyear in r/AskSF · Jan 2026
Lists it among SF hole-in-the-wall pancake spots, saying it is not especially remarkable.
- Recommendsu/missmaganda in r/AskSF · Nov 2025
Suggests trying this cafe, then heading to the beach by transit.
- Recommendsu/jfresh42 in r/AskSF · Nov 2025taste
Rates the cafe very good, and says it sits some distance from the beach, where few greasy spoons are.
- Recommendsu/Anima_Dannata in r/AskSF · Aug 2025
Says they have visited several times and love it, though they want something nearer West Portal.
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- Recommendsu/Far-Collection7085 in r/AskSF · Aug 2025taste
Says the food is good and the staff are pleasant.
- Recommendsu/bytheinnoutburger in r/AskSF · Nov 2025
Agrees the cafe named above is a solid greasy spoon.
- Recommendsu/rhiaaaaaaaanon in r/AskSF · Aug 2025
Suggests it and notes it sits just outside West Portal proper.
- Recommendsu/downthecornercat in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Describes it as an old-school diner they took young kids to, close to Tennessee Grill.
- Recommendsu/minttcondition in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2025
Agrees with the thread and adds that they're fond of New Taraval Cafe.
- Caveatu/RedThruxton in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2025portion
Says portions there are a bit light.
- Recommendsu/hellshot8 in r/sanfrancisco · Nov 2024
Calls it their top breakfast pick in the city.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.