"Love love love Mario’s! It’s been family-owned and operated for over 50+ years, and you can feel just how special that legacy is right when you walk in. The food is amazing every time (besttt sandwiches, drinks, & tiramisu around), and the owners Daniella and Dario are awesome! They put so much love into their craft, go above and beyond to ensure everyone is well taken care of, and are easily some of the hardest working people I’ve ever met. I’ve been coming here a long time and it truly never loses its magic! Mario’s is a big time SF treasure~ don’t miss it! P.S. they take orders over the phone and are on UberEats if you’re in a pinch!"

"My favorite is the “chicken #1” oven-baked sandwich, which has an addictive mustard sauce on green onion focaccia. Also love pesto chicken panini on the flattened Dutch crunch. Great Americano"

"What a vibe. Get the meat lasagna: you won’t be disappointed. Yummy, creamy, perfect pasta dish with so much flavor. It’s perfect. Pair it with a Peroni on draft, cold and delicious. Food comes quickly. I sat at the bar."

"I’ve been coming to Mario’s every visit to San Francisco for over 40 years I was hooked from the start when I was fortunate to stop in on a cloudy, rainy day and warmed up with a cafe mocha and a focaccia sandwich. I love this cozy, friendly, corner spot on the park. I’ve shared my love of Mario’s with my wife and 2 sons who also enjoy the ambiance and offerings and location. We all wear Mario’s t-shirts. Looking forward to my next visit already!!"

"As a third-generation San Francisco native, I’ve seen the City change a lot over the years, but I’m so grateful that Mario’s has remained a constant. It’s the epitome of old-school SF- unpretentious, welcoming, and a space everyone can feel at home. For anyone who doesn’t know, it’s been family-owned and operated for over 50 years, and the dedication they put into their business shows. Now, let’s talk about the FOOD!! You really can‘t go wrong with anything on their menu, it’s all so good! My personal favorites are the Chicken #2, any of the paninis seriously, the breaded eggplant, all of their salads with bacon or chicken added, and their meatball sandwich (meatballs and marinara made from scratch😍). And, don’t get me started on the heaven that is their tiramisu! I can be picky, but I’ve never had something at Mario’s that I didn’t want to eat on repeat. I’ve seen a few comments about the service being slow at times, and I’ll say this: Mario’s is run by a small but mighty team- never more than 3 people on shift (due to limited space) - who are juggling EVERYTHING indoor and out with hustle. This isn’t fast food. It’s real food, made by a family that genuinely cares about what they put on your plate. And in all realness, if eating quality food isn’t a priority for you or you’re deeply impatient/ have attitude issues (like other reviewers sound), then go somewhere else and just have regrets later🤷‍♀️ Beyond and above all, Mario’s is more than just a café, it’s a living piece of San Francisco history. If you haven’t been yet, you should change that! Until then, you’re missing out…big time!"