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A San Francisco find - Café Europa

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Real Estate Agent with Compass CA DRE# 01215160

One of the many benefits of living in San Francisco is the diversity of cultures. When it comes to dining, it's all here.

Last night's evening walk took us about 3 miles from home, to enjoy Café Europa.

Cafe Europa, San FranciscoLocated in the Inner Richmond district on California Street between 4th and 5th Avenues, this simple, charming restaurant has been in operation for roughly 3 years. It specializes in Central and Eastern European food, serving some of the favorite dishes from Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Russia, etc.

True to the sign, the pork schnitzel was delicious, as good as I remember from a visit to Vienna. I tried the honey beer, but since I don't care for sweet drinks, once is enough for me. The beer selection was large and interesting--plenty to choose from on subsequent visits.

We enjoy neighborhood restaurants, and it was apparent that many of the diners lived nearby, and came often with their families.

We'll be back to enjoy other dishes, and appreciate the attentive but not intrusive service by the owners and staff.

Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Lottie,

This definitely defines the charm of San Francisco.  All those little neighborhood restaurants with a different slant on food is part of the joy of living there.  Have a great weekend.  A

Aug 22, 2015 03:00 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

While I occasionally enjoy the larger, better known restaurants (such as Green's) its the neighborhood cafés that I find most charming. Enjoy your weekend, A - Ron and Alexandra Seigel 

Aug 22, 2015 03:06 AM
Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

Place sounds great, being from Germany I'd love to try it! Local family owned restaurants are the best.

Have a great weekend!

Aug 22, 2015 03:33 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Cafe  Europa sounds like my kind of place.....and I love good schnitzel!

Aug 22, 2015 04:00 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Ah, Stefan Winter - on your next trip to SF....Café Europa for sure.

Roger D. Mucci - the schnitzel was great; I just had the other have now for lunch. I really must get out on a hike

Aug 22, 2015 04:31 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Lottie Kendall Oh, so tempting Cafe Europa!  Thank you for sharing just a little . . .

Aug 22, 2015 04:40 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

I'm sure you have many opportunities to enjoy Central and Eastern European food, Mary Yonkers -- you can put Café Europa on your list for when you visit SF!

Aug 22, 2015 04:41 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Will do, Lottie Kendall We would love to make trip west in the future.  Fortunately Erie has many ethnic festivals all summer.  This weekend is the Polish festival.

Aug 22, 2015 04:49 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

It's always nice to find a good local place to eat. You certainly find many great places in and around where you live.

Aug 22, 2015 05:16 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

...and when one likes to walk, Kathleen Daniels, all these places are in one's own backyard

Aug 22, 2015 05:28 AM
Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale TahoeLauraRealEstate.com
Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City, CA (530) 414-1260 - Tahoe City, CA
Tahoe Real Estate Agent Helping Buyers and Sellers

Lottie Kendall - You are right again, one of the many benefits of living in a city like San Francisco is the diversity on dining options!  Cafe Europa is one to add to your dining-out list!

Aug 22, 2015 05:57 AM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

I love supporting the locally owned businesses like this. We have so many of these small places around my area too! 

Aug 22, 2015 09:28 AM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

I am envious of all the restaurants, shopping, and events that you are near even though I could not personally live there...  I'm just too much a country girl. But I sure may have to visit.  I also think it's awesome that you got your exercise along with your dinner.. 

Aug 22, 2015 11:35 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Interestingly, Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale www.TahoeLauraLuxuryHomes.com  with the thousands of restaurants and cafes around town, one has to search out Eastern European eateries-they are here, but for the most part, not well known.

Aug 22, 2015 12:45 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert - the neighborhood shops and restaurants are always my favorites; I love to shop local.

Aug 22, 2015 12:45 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Judi K Barrett - I know you wouldn't want to live here, but a visit? I think you'd find many things here you'd enjoy.

Aug 22, 2015 12:46 PM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

What a cool place to hand out in Café Europa Lottie. I just love the Bay area.

Aug 22, 2015 01:12 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Lottie. I can understand why this restaurant is enjoyed by many. The variety of ethnic foods sound amazing.

Aug 22, 2015 07:58 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I love to read your posts about San Francisco. Thanks for sharing.

Aug 22, 2015 08:50 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Lottie Kendall ,

Love your exposing us to the caharm of living in San Franciso! What w wonderful neighborhood restaurant.. Joe Petrowsky is right "The variety of ethnic foods sound amazing! "

Aug 22, 2015 09:46 PM