Academy Cafe — Restaurant in San Francisco

Talk about inflated pricing. The food and atmosphere may be good, but the price takes away from all of it and ultimately just leaves you with guilt. They had a lot of options, but everything was unjustifiably expensive. $11 for one slice of pizza? Really? It didn't even look that appetizing. Even a side of fries, regular, unseasoned fries, was $8. You can get 20 nuggets and a double cheeseburger at McDonald's for less than that. Me and my party wanted actual lunch, but it just wasn't something we could afford here. We all shared a bowl of fries to fill the empty space in our stomachs before we left the museum to have a real meal elsewhere. They were warm and good quality, I'll give you that, but not $8 in quality. That's museum pricing for you, though. We should have eaten beforehand and brought more snacks.

At the very least, there was clean, adequate seating, and they offered water, condiments, napkins, and other utensils. The fish tank beside the dining area was cute, too....

While art museums often have elegant or delicious dining options, the same can't usually be said for the cafes in science centers. The Academy Cafe breaks the mold, offering a range of tasty options sure to satisfy all diners from the pickiest kids to foodies. The prices are on the high end for a cafeteria, but the quality and selection will make you feel like you're not compromising just because you want to eat...

Even though it's mainly cafeteria style food, this place is excellent to grab a quick bite when you visit the Cal Academy. It has everything that a child or child at heart would want to eat. Plus, it has plenty of healthy and vegan options. Tip: Members get 10%. Make sure to show your card when you pay to receive the discount. Sometimes they even have special member deals, like a free dessert. (Try their...