Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe

We've been to Mario's several times and it's usually been a great experience. It's located on the edge of Washington Square, so good people watching. It's VERY small. Table are best suited for 2-3 people, so don't plan to come with a large group. They don't reall...y have a full-kitchen but cook some excellent sandwiches in an oven in the bar area that gives the entire place a great aroma. Paninnis (sp?) are great, but I'd stay away from the Italian sausage with polenta -- it's nothing special. We've also had a late night coffee and dessert at Marios. Coffee is always excellent. We had a delicious chocolate cake on one trip and the next time it was only so-so. My guess is that it might've been a few days old the 2nd time. Read More

This place is a favorite standby in North Beach. The name is a bit confusing, since it doesn't appear to have anything to do with cigar's anymore. The food is cheap and simple. I really recommend any of the panini's, the Combo being my fave. I always have a house Campar...i, like to sit in the little corner table watching people on both Union and Columbus Streets. It's usually busy, but cozily so, and many people go there for a beer or snack after spending a day in the park across the street. Always a pleasant experience. Read More

this is a good weekend hangout on a nice day. It's right in the heart of north beach, has outside tables where you can enjoy a sandwich, coffee or wine. Cute neighborhood atmosphere and you're bound to meet some fun people if you hang out long enough.

Great place to spend a saturday afternoon eating a small lunch/ drinking coffee/ wine/ beer. Small place, but pretty cozy. down to earth, great location by park.

If you're in the area, you should stop by. The place has loads of personality, and it serves food, too (unlike some other bars in the area).

This old north beach restaurant has been slipping over the past few years.... they've lost one of their best counter staff people and the replacements are often inattentive and the food is often overcooked or undercooked.... which is too bad, because this used to be my favorite place in town.\t\n\t\nHopefully they will get their act back together.\t\n\t\n