de Young Cafe

Amazing food no joke. I used to work here i still go there to eat

The window seats are fantastic. The atmosphere is nice. However my chicken wrap was $10 and that ain't cool. Food is way overpriced... And not all that tasty

Attentive staff gets you though the line quickly so don't be discouraged by the long lines. There is outdoor seating in the sculpture patio or you can dine inside too. When there is a busy show at the Museum, they set up extra tents during inclement weather to provide extra seating. The seasonal menu changes regularly, and they offer quick grab and go foods in their refrigerator case. Good for kids and grandparents alike!

A very nice museum coffee shop

For one of the only places to offer food in the immediate area, it's pretty good. Selection of food will satisfy most, seating is plentiful and even faintly picturesque if you opt for a window or outdoor spot. Due to the monopoly of eateries in the park, it's naturally overpriced for what you get- which is likely my only gripe for this place.

very busy today but quick and pleasant service. Food good and fresh

Too busy yet better when overflow service is open.

Roasted chicken and apple tart are tasty.

A good place to eat while in the park. A good selection from quick sandwiches to full entrees. No table service. Bright, open cafe with nice views of museum grounds.

First a warning to visitors who don’t know the de Young Cafe system: in addition to their pricey menu you will be charged a surcharge which is a percentage to pay for their health insurance. Foreign visitors of course will also be surprised by the additional sales tax. I asked the cashier girl why the tax was so high and she still would not disclose the health insurance surcharge until I read my receipt - not very professional. It felt like she had intentions to deceive the customer.In terms of their food: it is just so so. I had a pre-made turkey sandwich. The french bread they used was tough at the least. Instead of lettuce they used shredded cabbage. I suppose it prevents the sandwich from getting soggy. I didn’t have the chance to try anything else because they were getting ready to close.Service was average. Most workers were not that into the job.

Nice place to have lunch. Access to the cafe is possible without entering the museum. In summer there are tables outside in the sculpture garden.

Good food but really pricey.

Great food in a lovely setting

A great place to relax and have a coffee or iced tea. The food is a bit expensive but the location makes up for it. Lots of outdoor seating.

Food experience: overpaid for a latte. Said latte tasted like pure creamer. I'm not picky, but it was awful. Customer service experience: I warmly thanked the staff whom brought me my order. My thanks were returned with a dismissal grunt. Uh, what? I guess I didn't "hate it," but this place pretty much sucks. I enjoyed the museum and surrounding area though.

Always good eats, nice setting and very comfortable.

Nice cafe. Great place to get a break from the crowds. Good food and drink selection. What more could you ask for.

Not much choice for meals. Very pricy!

Good well priced food and it is lovely sitting outside in the sun.

Food was nice and fresh. Little expensive depending what you get though.

Delicious Food in a Beautiful Setting!! 😃😃 👏👏

A decent selection of food, although I could always use more vegetarian options, and a very nice spot to eat. Can be a bit on the pricey side, but if you're not wanting to pack a lunch, it's a decent option while you're visiting the museum. Eating in the outside area is quite lovely.

You can get high quality gourmet food here but expect to pay $20 per lunch entree!

the staff was great. The lattes not so much

Food was decent but overpriced and coffee took forever to prepare. Staff was horribly rude to customers.

Fantastic cafe in the midst of a museum. They always fresh ingredients for their dishes (the ones pre-made in the plastic containers are not as good, so select from the freshly made menu).I have had their soup of the day - always amazing. the flatbread is excellent.If it's not too cold, definitely sit outside in the sculpture garden - love the space!

Nice cafe with a view, indoor and outdoor door seating, plenty of wait staff and free refill for tea! Good range of salads, sandwiches, hour and cold drinks. And if you want just a hard boiled egg, you can find it here too. Sure the prices are steep here, but which museum with captive audience don't do that? So if you want to economise, being a packed lunch to have on the beautiful lawns and seats then come in here for refillable teas.

My Take: museum food that is actually pretty damn good | Went For: Sunday & holiday lunch | The Vibe: families welcome, day-drinking encouraged, desserts galore and art sculpture as a back drop | Special Dish: Duck Sausage over Pasta or daily soups | Avoid Their: Tuna Salad on old and nasty rye bread | Price Point: most well-sized dishes are under $15.00 | The Service: stellar all the way around | Reservations: n/a | FYI, FRIENDS: skip the inside seating, and soak up some arts and sun on their patio -- Eat up, Kimmie

This place should have 5 stars all the way. Good food, very pleasant staff, fantastic atmosphere, what else can you want. I think a lot of folks think that leaving 3 stars is a good review... no its not! If you leave 3 stars it means there is something wrong with the place. (sorry for the rant)

Did you know that you can go to the cafe without going to the museum? The museum's sculpture gardens are also free to visit.

Good selection of food.

I love the outside sitting. The cappuccino is great, too!

Great Staff, very fresh food, good vibe. A truly five star experience.

Beautiful outdoor space to eat fine cuisine in the middle of Golden Gate Park.Impeccable service, large area protected from the rain thanks to the beautiful Swiss architecture of the De Young museum.Fresh seafood. Among the best shrimp I have eaten. Good little starter of prochuto, asparagus, cheese served as a small refined pizza. A little disappointed by the macaroons.Excellent views, beautiful sunshine, a great way to start our week in San Francisco.

New cuisine to test but also all kind of commons stuffs. Try the raspberry soup which is very tasty. The ambiance is nice too.If you don't want to test, don't go there, nothing great to see.

Back here again for quick lunch after visited the Museum for Monet’s painting.

Pricey but good food and short wait time.

Nice & cozy but coffee tastes is not very good.

de Young Cafè in the Golden Gate Park was one of the stops of our city bus tour. It's a nice enough place, nothing spectacular. We paid $20 for a pre-packaged turkey sandwich, which I shared with my husband and a cup of orange juice. Very overpriced. You'd be better off eating from one of several food trucks across the street.

Too many teriyaki souce in duck legs special.Not so fancy for suggested price.

Quick service. Good atmosphere. Free self serve water.

Nice view for enjoy brunch when after visited museum, nice service and yummy foods

Good way to get a break between art viewing. Noon could be pretty crowded, go earlier or later to skip the line.

The most disgusting bruschetta I have ever seen! No exaggeration, it was two pieces of dried out bread, a small dab of some sort of white sauce, and then a large piece of raw, stinky salmon on top. That's it! I was so grossed out by the smell and appearance that I didn't even taste it. My boyfriend tried it and said that was the absolute worst bruschetta he has EVER tasted. Completely killed our appetite. The cashier lady was obviously in a hurry to get people through the line, so we didn't even bother sending that nasty stuff back. We will not be back... 🤢