02/08/09

The Grove is GREAT

by chucklesinsf

Oh my gosh! I had to write a review after seeing two other reviews in a row that seem to be bitter and possibly from the same person (similar writing style)!

The Grove is a neat place. period. Seriously, it is a great place to meet a friend, read a book or just veg out. Every single time I have suggested to friends to meet me here, they thank me for introducing them to the Grove! It is fun, funky, eclectic and, best of all, the music is jamming.

The Grove adds neat touches. Every single time I have ordered a latte, they add a leaf design to the froth and, I watch carefully because one day, I will have a machine that will be able to do it too.

Menu: I have my favorites. The hummus dish is fresh and large enough to share with several friends. The three-cheese and tomato pressed sandwich is a total winner. And, I love, love, love Dave's Downfall for breakfast--although, Dave's Downfall has recently changed to Daves Special, which is twice as good. My son is a major fan of the Grove's French toast and freshly squeezed OJ. The OJ is FRESH so, yes, it is warm but oh so good!!!!!

• Pros: Great Lattes, Great Finger Food, Great Music, Great Atmosphere
• Cons: -----------

01/23/09

Terrible. Not recommended

by Derek11

"We have been ordering food from this place for four years. I just got big order from them....and I got to tell everybody STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE.

Subway is five star restaurant comparing to grove on Fillmore. When I asked about partial refund due to misleading menu they told me that is YOUR PROBLEM NOT OURS."

• Pros: location
• Cons: food is not recommended

01/18/09

waste of time

by andrewrichard

I wanted to try a new place, and picked this popular spot that I walk by often. I saw many people sitting, eating outside seeming to enjoy themselves. It was nice looking atmosphere. When my food came, it looked delicious, but then I took a sip of my oj. It was warm to my disappointment. I took a bite of my steak quesadilla and it tasted bland. No flavor in the cheese and steak. Just endless amounts of boring food. WTF, do not eat here! If you getting drunk, maybe.

• Pros: location
• Cons: don't get me started

01/18/09

Looks good taste blah

by lindalisa

It was a Sunday afternoon, after the rush, but the food came out late and cool, cool eggs, and semi warm steak. Looked good on the plate, but almost cold in my mouth by the time I took a bite. After I started chewing, I had to sigh. There was barley any flavor. I want to say, cardboard with salt and black pepper I added. I tried to pep it up a bit, but it was too late. By the time I got to my hash browns I had to stop. It was like gooey clay. I was disappointed. Needless to say, I do not recommend this place.

• Pros: freshly squeezed oj
• Cons: everything other than oj

12/11/08

Great place to hang around

by SebPro

Whenever I come to San Francisco, I stay in the neighborhood and drop by everytime. Perfect place to relax with friends, have a beer or a coffee and a quick bite.

• Pros: Nice ambiance, cool crowd
• Cons: No free wifi, menu is small

02/03/07

Creepy little buss boy

by emyemilyem

Yeah...everything was great except for the disgusting buss boy (creepy little man) who followed me to the bathroom and was waiting for me so he could grab my hand and forcefully pull it down to his exposed...you guessed it...member. So I would highly recommend this place (unless you have a problem with recurring nightmares).

• Pros: location
• Cons: molestation

11/14/06

Best place to invest a few hours

by sfconnoisseur

This one beats the Grove location in the marina hands down, or should I say laptops down. The laptop screen lighting is a good 80% dimmer in this one. No really, there a only a couple laptops working at any given time at this one, and this one has a surprisingly warm faux fireplace. On Sundays it's packed and great to people-watch, drink a beer, have a snack or meal, read a book, that sort of thing.

Recommended: Chimay beer or glass of wine, and the cheese plate (usually served on an amazing real tree plate, gotta have one).

• Pros: Decor/ambience, Chimay, people-watching, outdoor seating, cheese plate (the actual wooden plate!)
• Cons: None that I can think of.

04/29/06

Great Place!

by yujo

I always go to the Grove when I'm craving either Chicken Pot Pie (yUmMy!!!) or Chicken Enchiladas (Oh...so gOod!). I usually go around lunch time during the week because the weekends are pretty busy. Its a good place to go with a small group of friends for some homestyle food. I wouldn't go there for their baked goods and coffee, but I'll definately keep going back for the food.

• Pros: Good Food, Fast Service
• Cons: Tight Seating

02/25/06

This place *used* to be great

by omnigirl

Since The Grove has become popular, the quality and value has severely decreased. The food is overpriced for such mediocre standards, the internet is NO longer free and the ambience is no more interesting than any other cafe in SF. Not worth time or energy.

• Pros: food, not just coffe, one outdoor table, power outlets
• Cons: food is mediocre, only 1 outdoor table, internet is $$

Large, popular Fillmore neighborhood hangout for coffee, beer or a bite to eat.

by Joanna Currier

In Short
More like a big, grey barn than a grove, this pleasantly crowded, order-and-sit cafe is rife with see-and-be-seen seating options -- from outdoor tables to indoor leather benches, communal tables and cozy lounging by the fire. A "gourmet" homestyle menu includes artisanal baked goods, heaping bowls of oatmeal and granola, hot soups, pot pies, pressed sandwiches, and plenty of salads and snacks.