Golden Island Cafe

Welcome to Golden Island Cafe, a beloved spot in San Francisco's Sunset District for delicious desserts, snacks, and Asian-inspired treats. Located on Noriega Street, this quaint cafe offers a wide range of options from classic Asian desserts to savory snacks like popcorn chicken. With a cozy and casual ambiance, it's the perfect place to hang out with friends or satisfy your sweet tooth after dinner.

Customers rave about the extensive menu, which includes popular items like the mango sago, green tea delight, sesame paste, and sweet tofu dessert. The portions are generous and filling, making it great for sharing with friends or indulging in a solo treat. Prices are reasonable, especially for the city, making Golden Island Cafe a popular choice for locals and visitors alike.

One of the standout dishes at Golden Island Cafe is the mango sorbet with sago, coconut milk, mango ice cream, and fresh mango. The combination of flavors and textures creates a delightful treat that keeps customers coming back for more. The cafe also offers a variety of vegan options, making it inclusive for all dietary preferences.

While the cafe can get busy, especially on evenings and weekends, the friendly staff ensures that customers are well taken care of. With options for delivery, takeout, and reservations, Golden Island Cafe caters to all dining preferences. So, whether you're craving a sweet dessert or a savory snack, this Asian-owned, women-owned cafe is a must-visit destination in San Francisco.

Golden Island Cafe Menu

Location

Address: 1300 Noriega St San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone: (415) 759-9118

🕓 Work Hours
MON 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
TUE 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
WED 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
THU 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
FRI 1:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)
SAT 1:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)
SUN 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Business info

  • Offers Delivery
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Reservations
    No
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Classy, Casual
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Late Night, Dessert
    Yes
  • Street Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • TV
    Yes
  • Asian-owned
    Yes
  • Women-owned
    Yes
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    No
  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • Happy Hour
    No
  • Alcohol
    No
  • Drive-Thru
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Private Dining
    No
  • Bring your own container allowed
    Yes
  • Compostable containers available
    Yes
  • Plastic-free packaging
    Yes
  • Provides reusable tableware
    Yes
  • Bike Parking
    No

Last Reviews

  • Author: Jessica L.

    04 June 2024

    Cute little dessert/snack cafe with super reasonable prices and lots of seating! The menu is really extensive and has all your classic Asian desserts and a bunch of food (like popcorn chicken) too. There's a bunch of tables so it was easy to find a place after dinner to chill for a bit. It gets lively inside if there's a lot of people and is definitely a relaxed spot to hang out with friends. Parking around here is pretty easy since the street isn't super busy, and they had a bathroom too.

  • Author: Evelynne L.

    31 May 2024

    Golden island is super nostalgic for anyone who grew up in the sunset district. This is my go to spot with my friends after dinner for dessert. It does get pretty crowded at night, you'll see many locals here. I love their mango sago but got their green tea delight and also the sesame paste and sweet tofu dessert this time. It looks small but it's pretty filling! I think their desserts are good but not amazing but this is a great spot to hangout with friends after dinner or just whenever!

  • Author: Jasmine W.

    18 May 2024

    Despite the okay reviews, this place is always busy even on a Monday night. Super popular HK dessert shop. They could be a bit slow with bringing out the food, especially with large parties, but I would say the desserts are pretty good overall. They have a wide variety of options to choose from, whether you like dessert or just want a snack. Reasonable pricing especially for SF. The vibe is very casual, and there is not a lot of seating, making it a bit cramped, but people easily come and go.

  • Author: Pauline N.

    22 April 2024

    MANGO YUMMY (5/5) - This was super good! It came with mango sorbet, sago with coconut milk, mango ice cream and mango! The sorbet was flavorful and the ice cream added more sweetness to the dessert. The fruit was also sweet and fresh. SAGO WITH MIXED FRUIT AND HONEYDEW JUICE (3/5) - I think if it was a hot summer day, I would enjoy this dessert more. It was just average to me. While the fruits were delicious, the honeydew juice was very underwhelming. - It was refreshing but felt like we were eating slightly flavored ice. I also disliked the container it came in because the sago settled on the bottom and was hard to scoop out. This was my first time here and I definitely recommend getting one of the mango desserts. They're popular for a reason and I think Golden Island is better than MeetFresh or Sweethoney. I also like how this place closes late and it seems to be a busy spot.

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