Welcome to Utopia Cafe
Tucked away in San Francisco's Chinatown, Utopia Cafe offers an authentic Cantonese dining experience with a focus on noodles. This casual spot, known for its affordable prices, serves up classic HK cafe style meals that won't break the bank. Customers rave about the beef stew wonton noodle soup and pork knuckle noodle soup, all under $10. While the menu is not overwhelming, the dishes are comforting and familiar, perfect for a quick meal or leisurely lunch. Remember, Utopia Cafe is cash only, but the delicious flavors and friendly staff make it a hidden gem worth visiting again and again.
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139 Waverly Pl San Francisco, CA 94108 Hotline: (415) 956-2902
Welcome to Utopia Cafe, a hidden gem in San Francisco's Chinatown that serves up authentic Cantonese cuisine at affordable prices. Located on Waverly Place, this cozy spot offers a menu filled with classic HK cafe-style meals, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
One of the standout dishes at Utopia Cafe is the beef stew wonton noodle soup, a hearty and satisfying option that won't break the bank at under $10. Customers rave about the generous portion sizes and the quick service provided by the friendly staff.
In addition to the delicious food, Utopia Cafe offers a range of amenities, including takeout, delivery, and catering services. They also have gender-neutral restrooms, outdoor seating, and happy hour specials for those looking to relax with a beer or glass of wine.
While the cafe only accepts cash, it's well worth the visit for the affordable prices and nostalgic flavors of dishes like pork knuckle noodle soup and braised pig trotters. So next time you're in the mood for a taste of Hong Kong in the heart of San Francisco, make sure to stop by Utopia Cafe for a meal that won't disappoint.
Nice hole in the wall restaurant serving HK cafe style meals. They are on Waverly Place and extremely easy to find in Chinatown. It's a quick meal and a good bathroom pit stop because each time I've been here I needed to use the restroom after circling the entire chinatown area for a free parking spot. I do like their beef stew wonton noodle soup. It doesn't break the bank being under $10 so they are a keep in my book. Their HK milk tea is over ice only so if you're looking for a true version of this you won't find it here. They also have lemon tea and it's served in a to-go cup. Cash only.
So glad we stumbled across this place for a casual lunch! Authentic no frill cantonese dishes, everything is SO AFFORDABLE especially for SF - everything on the menu is under $10. The staff is super friendly and the food came out really quickly. Note that they are CASH ONLY!! Can't wait to come back here again :)
Idk about you but I love cheap finds and Utopia Cafe is one of them. I mean... where can you have a decent meal for under $10??? It still blows my mind how affordable this spot is. Definitely a hidden gem in SF CT. Love that they have a menu that is not too overwhelming. My go to is their pork knuckle noodle soup along with their pork liver if I'm feeling extra rich.
Went for a late lunch on New Year's Day and was very happy to see they were open! I got take out here a lot during Covid specifically for the beef noodle soup, but this was my first time dining in. Unfortunately was not as good as I remembered. The soup is definitely the best part, although a tad oily. The noodles were average, but you get a heaping amount. The soup also has a few vegetables and really well cooked beef. For the prices the portion size is amazing. When you dine in there are a few extra fees though and somehow you're required to tip twice. Overall still a relatively low price, but it would make more sense to just change the value on the menu as to not confuse customers. Would still go back again to try the rest of the menu!
Cheap and you get what you pay for. I came here because I saw that this place serve braised pig trotters. When I used to lived in Asia, this dish was what I often ate at home and I was thinking about Asia a lot lately. I think about Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia often. This dish is literally a staple in every overseas Chinese homes. There are many others that makes better braised pig trotters than this place. But this place braised pig trotters tastes like home cooked and sometimes simple is better. Today it was just like eating at home, familiar and comforting.