Cafe Terminus — Restaurant in San Francisco

There is a fierce competition in this area when it comes to bars. There is a long list of good bars to choose from, yet Cafe Terminus is a place that I would recommend visiting, although not staying at throughout the evening. Great spot to hang out in before heading out to other spots.

Location: Located on the corner of Drumm and California street, near the Ferry Building, it is a spot, that you might walk by if you're not paying attention. As with this location in general, parking can be a nightmare nearby.

Wait times: Technically I have never waited to be here, by the virtue of the space being small and having barely any seating. Even if the place is crowded, you can always walk up to the bar and get service.

Ambience: The place is small. It has 3 tables that seat people, and a couple of bar stools at the bar. Everyone else stands. I do not mind it particularly much, because we usually stay over for a drink or two and move some place else, but I believe it would be bothersome to spend the entire evenings standing.

Service: The bartenders are pretty good and the service is usually pretty fast.

Food(Drinks): Although I have heard they have a food service, I have actually never ordered food here. The drinks were great. They had some great beers (local and otherwise) on tap. The Manhattans were spot on.

Overall, great spot to hang out and have couple of drinks (before you move on to another place when your feet start...

Glancing out the gigantic glass window I see a cable car pass behind me, my back is to the window and I can see a tiled bar and open hole leading to the kitchen. Elegant glass shelves house liquor and glasses. There is beer on tap and industrial lamp lights dimly lighting the bar top. Jack Johnson music plays and fills the terminus walls.

Did you know...according to a local customer of this establishment, "Terminus is the epitome of this place and is the literal end of the night. Early to rise and late to bed. No matter when you come you'll get the best bartenders that are helpful and friendly. It's exciting to watch them perform their craft. In the early hours, people who work in the area, while waiting for the BART around 4:30-7am, will avoid the lines and stop in for a cocktail. During the second flux, the "getting off" crowd is usually the workers in the area having their relaxation time with those who understand what their day was like without having to...

Great place with a fantastic chill vibe to grab a quick drink with your friends after a long day at work ! I came here on a Tuesday when the entire city was packed for a tech convention and was fortunate to find a place here.

Below are some notes for fellow Yelpers Full bar that serves beer, wine, whiskey and a range of delicious cocktails There's decent amount of seating for smaller groups [2-4 people] but this isn't meant to seat large groups. You can always just hang out at the bar. Noise levels are really low so if you're looking to catch up with your folks after a long time, this surely is your place. Huge shout out to the folks working at the bar .. kind, fast and efficient :-) They've got only one restroom [which is gender neutral] if that matters I haven't tried the food here so can't...