The Way Out Cafe

I cannot BELIEVE this place closed. I’m so fed up with the good places only being in business for a few years, max. Then poof, all of a sudden they are gone. With no explanation, whatsoever. It really irritated me.

This has been our «home away from home» since last summer. The owners have put so much heart and soul into this place; with punk rock records framed and hanging on the walls (Supercharger Goes Way Out!), fooz ball, wonderful sofas and tables, and chairs, local artists displayed on the walls, and even a framed photo of Tom Jones! I love everything about this place.
The roller coaster orange juice machine delights me to end, and I love the Waffle Sundays with DJ’ed alternative /​punk /​power pop blasting … by they way, they have a totally awesome DJ turntable set-​up. The vegan waffles are delicious, especially with all three fruits on top … strawberries, blueberries, and bananas, vegan butter, and kick-​ass maple syrup.
Debbie, Greg, and Russell have been so much fun. Thank you for creating the perfect coffee shop /​breakfast place /​late night karaōke spot … all in one! You guys are the best!

This place is just so, so cute inside, I can barely stand it. Plus, there’s lots of natural light, nice folks, and big, tasty lattes. In a town overrun with hipster coffee places, this place is cool without the attitude, which makes it, in my book, one of a kind. I find most cafes either very ordinary, or so fancy it hurts, like, I should get a more unique haircut and outfit first, then try to blend in with the modern architectural design and the showcase of delicate little pastries that have flower essences and ingredients you’ve never heard of. The Way Out Café is great without trying so hard.

Good spot. Just randomly visited this location as I was getting my car serviced down the block. Decent coffee at decent prices. Free Wi-​Fi never hurts. I plan on updating my review after my next visit.

Laptop camper here. The Way Out Café feels like it’s inspired by the Jetsons; it’s got a funky 60’s space theme, including a shag rug, lava lamp and framed prints of aliens. They also have turntables, tons of magazines, and a foosball table. The wi-​fi is free, secure and extra fast, plus there are a few outlets.
The menu includes bagel sandwiches, build your own waffles, pastries, sandwiches, Mr. Espresso espresso drinks and the option to squeeze your own orange juice. Breakfast is available all day.
* Waffle with strawberries ($ 7): it’s huge, thick waffle with a hot, crisp shell, lots of fresh strawberries, served with butter and syrup. The waffle was dense, doughy and simple in flavor but pretty good with toppings
* Latte: no foam art, nice, strong latte
It’s a friendly place. The regulars sit at the counter. Pastries are buy one get one from during the happy hour 4 – 7 PM daily. You can have a waffle party… maybe that’s when the DJ shows up.
You know you love me. X0 X0, laptop camper.

Ah! My first San Francisco review after moving here a month or so ago. As a native Seattleite for many years, I am extremely picky about my java. The coffee here knocks the surrounding joints out of the water! Not only that but they have great music, and you can study here for a few hours and not be bothered! Great open space with large windows, and plenty of workspace. I cannot say enough amazing things about the way out café!

Ordered 2 breakfast sandwiches with bacon, egg, and cheese, with cucumber, tomato and onion. I was charged extra for the veggies and they didn’t give me any. They also didn’t pick up when I tried to call and resolve the issue. On top of all that, this is the most measly pathetic breakfast sandwich I’ve ever got outside a gas station.

I LOVE this place! So happy it opened. The food is awesome, the service is splendid and the tunes are totally rockin’. We needed a place like this in the neighborhood: a cozy, yet fun environment to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee and/​or a bite, while listening to awesome music.
I wish the owner much success with this place! I hope it’s around for a long, long time.

Very friendly service, love the waffles! we were just visiting from Toronto and i wish we had something like this to just relax and eat. Coffee was a bit off but food and atmosphere made this place great. Also a pretty quite weekday brunch location. Will come here again for sure.
I love the Foosball table in the middle of the room!

Really happy this place opened up. So close to my house, and was always bummed that the previous place never was up to snuff. I never thought a place as perfect as this would open up in its spot!

I live half a block away and I am so happy that a coffee shop like this opened up near by. comfy areas to lounge and/​or use your computer, spacious and I gotta say the owner/​barista is one of a kind. super friendly, nice, approachable and you can tell she put her heart onto this business.
The do it yourself orange juice machine is so great, the fuzz ball, the art etc.
I gotta admit I haven’t tried a lot of the menu items just coffee, late and a bagel with cream cheese which they were all great. I gave them 4 stars and not 5 because since it’s a new place I think there’s a lot of growing still, like maybe the bagels will get more fancy. I don’t know, in a way I kinda like it not so fancy because it feels relaxed and peaceful.

Nice folks, good vegan waffles. I really hope they get another waffle iron though — the wait for food was way long today and we weren’t warned as we should have been. They were doing their best. Hope they get some back-​up as needed too, because the place is popular and has potential

I love this place. It’s close, has good music, delicious food, and a great staff.
I rolleld in here really groggy one morning, and ordered a coffee and waffles. I was delighted when she said to me «and of course bacon, I assume?» I literally grinned from ear to ear.
A great place to wake up slowly. Now they need to get Four Barrel…

Barista/​owner is a doll. Iced coffee: delish. Coming back for fresh squeezed orange juice (she’s got a juicing machine like the ones u see in all coffee shops in Spain)
only thing missing is coffee ice cubes for the iced coffee…

I gave a 5 star though I haven’t gotten the opportunity to grab a bite here yet… attempted last Saturday around 4 in the afternoon, but was closed :(
Hopefully next time! :)

I hip little hidden treasure, and yes, it’s still in the Mission. Plenty of space with free wi-​fi. Coffee, tea, dessert? Check! Fresh squeezed orange juice machine? Check!
Try out Waffle Sundays. They have a DJ spinning groovy tunes while you enjoy waffles and other goodies. Starving artist? Art space too.
It’s still new, so not too crowded. A good place to get come café’ time in. Come down and chill with a cup of something good.

Finally, this is the café we’ve been waiting for in this spot! Thank you to the owners who designed a super-​fun vibe. The neighborhood needed this place.
Waffles, delicious with fresh fruit and whipped cream. And I don’t know who supplies the pastries, but the chocolate croissant I had was one of the best — I mean it.
Comfy, leather chairs. Foos ball! I’m in heaven, knowing I have a new, fabulous café to lounge in and have my morning carbs.

OMG! How could I not know this café opened over two weeks ago??? I live up the hill from this place and I didn’t notice it until today when I came back from Big Lots and was across the street from here. Sheesh! Where have I been??? I do remember last month seeing this place getting cleaned-​up of the leftover shelves from the previous café, Caffeinated Comics, but no sign saying that a new café was opening-​up. Anyhoo, my plan was to stop by this café while doing my laundry at the laundromat across the street. So after I was done getting my laundry started, I trekked over across the street. Saw a sign outside with today’s menu and that they were having a Sunday party…=). I walk-​in and there’s music playing and people socializing. There are tables, couches, and arm chairs and some art on the walls. I also noticed a small stage with DJ equipment set-​up. Hmmm… music in the evenings perhaps??? The vibe was lively and it didin’t feel hipsterish/yuppyish/ghettoish…Yes, I made these words up =D…lol. It was a good mixed-​vibe and I liked it.
So I ordered a latte with soy. Noticed the menu had once size for the espresso drinks and they offered regular soy, vanilla soy… and almond milk! (WOW!)) I was kinda worried the one size would mean «priceyf for a small size,» but nope!!! The size was equivalent to a grande from Starbucks and for $ 4.00 (fifty cents extra for Soy), I thought the price was the best!!! And… my latte was one of the best I’ve had… seriously! It was piping hot which I like, and the foam was thick. No need to add anything because the vanilla soy milk made it tasty. Most of their pastries were gone, but since I just lost 3 lbs… I didn’t want to gain it back.=), so I opted for a petite rolled-​outs cake/​pie ($ 1.00). It was delish with my latte. I can proudly say I drank my latte to the last drop! So happy a new café opened. I used to go to Muddy’s to study and for my java fix on Tiffany Ave., until they changed owners and the name… along with the vibe (overrun by yuppies). I don’t know if I’ll be able to study at Way Out though. I’ve studied at cafes with music playing, and it’s been okay. The music was blasting though at Way Out, but it was probably because they were having a Sunday party. Oh, I asked when this place opened and I was told over two weeks ago and that they make waffles every Sunday =). Darn, just when I’ve been giving-​up eating carbs! Oh well… I will definitely go back for their coffee, lunch menu, and maybe try a pastry or two =).
In any case, I’m just happy another café has opened up in the ‘hood!
Good luck! =)

This area is pretty saturated with cafes but I’m happy to see this spot open as it couldn’t be closer to my house.
Very friendly service, nice vibe — very bright and clean without being too sterile. Seems ideal for both getting work done and also like an ideal spot for a book club or meeting.
Good coffee and yeah, one of the few cafes I’ve seen that offers almond milk (why do so many fancy places like Four Barrel and their ilk only offer soy milk??? Almond milk is the way of the future, I tell ya.)
Pastries are delicious (the cheese puff in particular) but imported all the way from Oakland. Still, I’m a fan of this place and hope they do well!

Love this place! Super bright and sunny with a clean, cozy atmosphere and excellent eats. The owner, Debbie, is a doll! Try their homemade espresso ice cream! It’s like crack!