Come for the coffee and stay for the stunning Golden Gate Bridge view.
Originally opened as a roadside diner in 1938, Round House Café has been a source of warmth and nourishment for bridge visitors for more than 85 years. In 2021, Equator Coffees breathed new life into the historic space.
The circular art deco building makes Round House Café one of the more unique restaurants in the Presidio. Fuel up with coffee, hot chocolate, pastries, sandwiches, soups, and salads before walking across the Golden Gate Bridge.
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA 94129
Muni Route: 28
Stop: Golden Gate Bridge Parking Lot
Golden Gate Transit Route: 101/130/150
Stop: Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza
Parking near the Golden Gate Bridge is very crowded. Visit the Golden Gate Bridge website for up-to-date details on lot locations. Additional parking can be found at the Battery East Parking Lot, a short walk away.
Round House Café is the most convenient place to get food and drink while exploring the Golden Gate Bridge and the nearby California Coastal Trail. Near the restaurant you’ll find the South Vista Point for the Golden Gate Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center.
Accessible parking and restrooms are nearby. There is ramp access to the Round House Café.
The Golden Gate Bridge is almost always windy, and often foggy. If you need another layer, pick up a sweatshirt of the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center.
Steeped in history but refreshed with a modern interior, Round House Café is the perfect place to take a break during your Golden Gate Bridge visit.
Round House Café offers standard fare, like drip coffee, hot chocolate, and tea. And you’ll also find more adventurous offerings like the Habibi Latte, spiced with warming cardamom and cloves.
Breakfast faves include Avocado Toast, with ricotta and Banana Toast with almond butter and local honey. For those seeking a heartier meal, there are sandwiches, the Quinoa Grain Bowl, and seasonal soups
If you are in a hurry to walk on the iconic span, order your coffee and food in advance on their website.
Equator Coffees is local, founded in 1995 in Marin County. It was named the National Small Business of the Year by the Small Business Association in 2016, and is the first certified LGBTQ-owned business to receive this honor.