Northstar Cafe
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 397-0577
- Cross Street:
- Green Street
- Hours:
- Daily 1pm-2am
Editorial Review for Northstar Cafe – by Tom Geck
In Short
A long, wooden bar dominates the front room, flags and photos hang on the walls. This bar draws locals during the week and turns into a mixed party on weekends. The crowd is decidedly younger and livelier than its old-school North Beach counterpart, Capp's, located across the street. All the creature comforts are here: popcorn machine, jukebox with classic rock, even a disco ball (for decoration only).
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Insider Tips
When to GoThe bar occasionally hosts live acoustic jams by well-known bands. Sign up at the bar for email alerts. A small cover charge is in effect for these occasions.
Save MoneyThe bar pours a mean margarita with Hornitas tequila--only $4 at happy hour (Mon-Fri, 1pm-8pm).
Know Before You GoNorthstar's previous owner was a fan of the Buffalo Bills. Fans of the football team still turn out to watch games on the smattering of TVs.
ParkingThere is a lot next door and depending on the event, it can sometimes be free.
User Reviews for Northstar Cafe
09/13/2007 Posted by audreyjl
i always like this place, but i've yet to go there when it's not totally packed and hard to move. get there earlier to actually get a spot at the bar or be able to play pool. fun music and fun scene, very collegeish atmosphere.
Pros: fun, loud, popular
Cons: everyone knows about it
08/13/2006 Posted by dirkadirka
Northstar Cafe has sponsored our men's fastpitch softball team for the last 4 years, gave us hats this year as well (uh, most bars don't actually give you that much) and the best is a free beer after the game. Most of the players travel in on Thursdays from all over the Bay Area, and to play a competitive game then hang out in a great North Beach spot is really a good thing. Pretty yuppie girls actually talk to us! Thanks Mark!
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