The Lighthouse’s casual, seasonal fare is made with locally sourced ingredients and served in a modern carbon-neutral space at the edge of the San Francisco Bay. Our inventive plant-rich menus are prepared using methods that prevent and reduce waste and carbon emissions.
Based on 41 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
685 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 735-0236
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Hours
| Friday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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8 AM–3 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
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Reviews
Hannah Reimer
Love this place! Roasted sweet potato salad was amazing, and the interior is perfect for sketching. The staff were very friendly! There’s plenty of seating, and there’s plenty of space between rows which made it accessible for my service dog and I. Can’t wait to go back!
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Julie Taeko
GORGEOUS! Absolutely stunning. It’s such a beautiful location to study, unwind, work, and chat with friends. The matcha latte was pretty good as well.
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Dahlia Nasrah
Beautiful cafe in a calm and quiet location in more of the industrial part of south San Francisco. Easy to find, staff is friendly. Drinks were not expensive but they’re not exceptional, compared to other coffee shops! With that being said, I still think that this cafe is worth trying!
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Kelley
Absolutely fabulous. Stunning architecture and design, better yet was the service and food. This cafe is tucked away in the Gateway business area but you’d swear you were in a cafe in Napa. I had the smoked salmon with hummus and it was delicious. The service was impeccable, which is super important to me. I’m only here for the day but if I worked in the area I’d eat here often. Healthy, clean farm to table offerings that are tasty and filling. The environment is peaceful and relaxing.
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Colleen Coolish
There’s only counter service. I had the Ruben – it was really good with fresh cabbage/slaw. I didn’t care for the salad dressing, but the sandwich made up for it. I wish they had options for the sides.
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Ashish Manik
Amazing ambience; delicious food at a great cost!
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Ahllain Santos
This cafe has become a study place for many employees and residents within the area. When asking for a fork to eat mangoes, the lady bluntly said no. She explained that they have a policy to not bring in outdoor food so they will refuse to give you utensils. She told me that the policy is written outside but I did not find it stated on the doors. The cashier with glasses and blonde hair was very rude, telling me that this isn’t a snacking place or library. However, dozens of other people come here for the free wi-fi to get work done without purchasing their tiny-portioned, bland food and overly priced drinks. Unfriendly staff and atmosphere.
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Christa Lam
What an absolutely gorgeous space! I am in love with this place! Came here to get some work done on my laptop and was not disappointed with the scenery and snacks. I ordered a breakfast croissant which was also pretty good. I didn’t notice if there were outlets but I don’t doubt that there are many. Apparently this place is also solar powered and the food is mostly local which is a huge plus!
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Henry Shea
I go to the gym nearby and came here afterwards to do my online Zoom lecture. They very rude when I asked them for the wifi. They want you to purchase their expensive food, and if you don’t, the staff will glare at you from time to time. Luckily, their wifi had no password so I was able to log in. I saw that everyone around me also weren’t dining but studying. I enjoy the open space and architecture. It would be more comfortable if it weren’t for the passive aggressive staff.
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Marty Pauline Orias
Friendly, competent and kind staff. The vegan pizza is excellent, so is the kale Caesar.
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