Cafè Flore - History

Born and proudly raised in the San Francisco Castro community.

History of Cafè Flore

A long-time standard in San Francisco's Castro District, Cafe Flore has been a fixture on the corner of Market Street and Noe since 1973. Over the years, the owner has elevated the quaint neighborhood cafe into a must-be-seen hotspot.

In 2004 it earned the title of Best Cafe in San Francisco in the San Francisco Bay Guardian's Best of the Bay contest.

Cafe Flore has also been featured in publications as varied as Elle, Decor, Wired Magazine, Gloss, Inside City Limits and Outspoken.

"Flore is a de facto nexus of gay life in this town."
-- Newcolonist.com

"A popular place to hang with a friend, read a book, or just see and be seen."
-- SFstation.com

"Good waystation for food and drinks, good people-watching or meeting place."
-- Epinions.com

"It's rustic, fashionable, offers healthful counter food and strong coffee."
-- ThingsToDo Sanfrancisco.com

"Is the Cafè Flore a hip coffee house?"
-- San Francisco Dining

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