The Cafe

3.6
(460 Reviews)
$$$Gay bar
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Ratings of The Cafe

google
Google
3.7
(156 Reviews)
yelp
Yelp
3.5
(304 Reviews)

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Location & Hours

Gays & straights dance the night away at this vibrant club with top DJs & popular theme nights.

2369 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94114
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Friday
7:30 PM - 2:00 AM
Saturday
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
Closed

Recent Reviews

google
Feb 2024
They denied my partner entrance into the bar stating that her identification looked "off" when her identification is perfectly legal, meaning that they likely took issue with her ethnic features (she is the only visibly Latina person the white and Asian group we were with) or her Florida identification. If you are Latina or from Florida (emphasis on Florida) you might be discriminated against at this bar.0
google
Feb 2024
In my opinion this place destroyed their reputation by forcing a Pride month grand opening back in 2019- they’ve never recovered, and it might have to do with the fact that the remodels weren’t finished….? I mean at least sweep the saw dust off the floor? And where on earth do you get off charging cover though
google
Jan 2024
The worst mixes I’ve ever heard in my life lol
google
Dec 2023
ร้านใหญ่ สนุกสนาน dancer เอนเตอร์เทนดีมาก คนเยอะดึกๆ ประมาณ 23.00 น.ขึ้นไป เครื่องดื่มไม่แพง
google
Dec 2023
This club ranks as the second best in The Castro (in my opinion). I give this place a 4-star rating, mainly due to their cash-only policy. However, as someone who typically doesn't carry cash (except for the cover charge), this stood out. Rating the music feels unnecessary because, well, it's The Castro—where we trust the gays with that Moving on to the venue itself, it offers ample space for a city club and a semi two levels, providing a nice sense of roominess. The dance floor isn't solid, as it encircles a platform used for performances. Drink prices fall within the normal range for bars/clubs, though you’ll get a gay pour. So it kinda balances itself out for price per ounce of liquor. I estimate an average spend of $30-50, considering most people consume around three drinks. The vibe here starts out okay and gradually amps up throughout the night. It's worth noting the presence of straight girl groups (not surprising for a popular gay club) among the predominantly millennial crowd. But what truly stands out is the very clean restroom section, featuring a huge LED-bordered mirror and multiple single, gender-neutral bathrooms—always maintained by attentive staff. The highlight? A server often circulates on the main floor with an array of creatively themed shots, making group outings a blast!
google
Dec 2023
I used to love this place. I lived in the Castro in the mid-nineties, my roommate and I, along with two of our friends who lived above us, in an old Victorian house that was converted into a half a dozen apartments used to live at that place almost every weekend. Three out of four of us worked at Nordstrom SFO center. One was a store operator, the other worked in men's Shoes. I can remember standing in that same line along market street, waiting to get in. There was no cover back then. It was all cash even back then to, that's how must of us used to pay...lol They played the best music, and all the hot younger guys ( mostly twenties and some thirties) used to frequent that place. This was before they served Food to. It was open seven nights a week back then. I remember having this crush on a hot Asian bartender with black hair to. I was such a regular even on Monday nights that one of the female bartenders ( white lady with a Huge afro) used to have my first two drinks already ready when I walked up to the counter. It was a shot of Yager and a rolling rock. I would religiously tip a buck or two for every drink, and they really appreciated it to. Those bar tenders used to make Bank. This was most definitely the good Ole days. I moved out of San Francisco in 1999, and have never been back since. This place however gives me fond memories of San Francisco.
google
Oct 2023
Got in at 10:30, no people, no good music (latin night, so I expected fun music) decited to leave and ask if I can get my money back since I was there for 5 minutes and was not satisfied and will not give me my money back. I paid 10$ and I didn't get a drink or anything but they won't give it back. So heads up. I might give it another try in the future but for now, 1 star (might change the review in the future)


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2369 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114