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The Cafe

The best gay nightclub in the Castro

San Francisco, USA
3.7
509 reviews

Neighbourhood

San Francisco

Category

Dance Clubs

Vibe

Cocktails, Drag Show +1

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About The Cafe

Located in the heart of the Castro, The Café represents the best of the 21+ Castro bar scene, demonstrating the next generation of San Francisco entertainment. The Café's multimillion dollar remodel has created an atmosphere that can only be described as “The Café Experience.” The Café has been a staple of the Castro night scene for years, and now with its recent renovations, has become one of the most unique venues in San Francisco, let alone the Castro. The Café has always been proud to be an inviting place for all to enjoy.

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The Cafe

The Cafe, Market Street, Eureka Valley, San Francisco, CA, USA

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WhereIs.Gay rating

3.6

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  • Yelp3.5

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Arlo
Arlo

5 months ago

Werk girl werk! This was a great place to celebrate new years eve, and the best bathrooms I've ever seen in a club. Drinks were cheap and a nice healthy gay pour. Ok but don't use plastic confetti, the floor got so slippery. They were playing Heated Rivalry is a quiet side room which was also fun.

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Whisks & Wits
Whisks & Wits

3 months ago

I enjoyed my time at this bar. It was my first time visiting San Francisco, and really enjoyed the music the DJ was playing, and enjoyed seeing people dancing on the floor. It was a pretty large open place to explore. The door staff, security, and bartenders were friendly in my opinion.

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Vanessa
Vanessa

5 months ago

Security is unprofessional. Threatened to tackle me for attempting to use the restroom. Even if it is a joke, it’s uncalled for. Also for a Friday night, it was dull, music was not fun. I’ve been to The Cafe many times and never experienced such unprofessionalism and dullness.

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John
John

7 months ago

Security is quite unprofessional, to the large stumpy man checking IDs, you have no right to put your hands on anyone or grab items out of anyones bags. If it’s “not allowed inside” then simply say that. Don’t reach in and attempt to throw it away. You should lose your job for being overly aggressive and assuming I would still want to enter this establishment after you rudely and non consensually touched my belongings. Get further training or a better personality, but either way, I won’t be back.

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Sheridan Westlake
Sheridan Westlake

6 months ago

The Cafe is absolutely amazing! Such an inclusive and fun environment. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. The music is always on point and brings the energy! Such a fun time!

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Kathy T.

Kathy T.

19 Feb 2026

Stopped by The Cafe again after 10+ years and it brought back so many great memories! My friends and I would go to this place often and The Cafe was always...

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Reddit O.

Reddit O.

28 Jun 2026

Thank you Cafe for keeping my things safe as well as myself when I am busy having lots of fun dancing and meeting folks. Love it here and it has quickly...

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Leah E.

Leah E.

24 Oct 2025

I hosted a White Lotus-themed private birthday party here, and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. I coordinated everything with Jeffrey, and...

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Listing details

Last updated
30 June 2021
Listed in
San Francisco › USA