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Steps of Rome Caffe

348 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 397-0435
Too many good spots in N. Beach to waste your money at this one.
1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

04/28/2008 Posted by irishiyes

The first thing we did when we entered this cafe was ask if they take American Express; and the host indicated that they do. After ordering, we watched the activity around us while waiting far too long for the food to arrive. The waiters behaved like juveniles, flirting and pawing the teenage girls while ignoring customers over the age of 20. After our entrees had not arrived for nearly 45 minutes we inquired with our estranged waiter - who nearly yelled at us 'It's coming!' Our food showed up a couple minutes after that. It tasted OK but was COLD...as if it had been sitting on a counter for quite some time. When we were ready to pay, the waiter told us they not only refuse American express but do not accept any credit cards at all. I emphasized they had told us they accept Amex the moment we arrived - but he insisted that's wrong and refused to take any credit cards from us. No such policy was posted, and I think this boy was just upset with us because we asked for our food after waiting only 45 mins. Don't waste your money, or time. This place is strictly for teeny boppers.

Pros: location

Cons: everything else

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Editor's Review

A well-known Italian spot for low-priced pasta and a boisterous cafe setting.  See the full editorial review.

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Know Before You Go

This is a cash-only establishment. If you need some green, there are plenty of ATMs on Columbus Avenue.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 10am-2am
  • Fri-Sat 9:30am-3am

Cuisines

  • Italian

Payment Types

  • Cash

Amenities

  • Romantic Dining

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