Reds Java House LLCsimilar businesses >
30 Pier
San Francisco, CA 94105
(14 Ratings)
Directions | Nearby Businesses | 
Send to Cell
Find this business under: Restaurant Management
Red's Java House is a throwback to a time when only dockworkers lunched along the Embarcadero and "fancy" was a fightin' word. This shack under the Bay Bridge has held fast to its roots since 1956, serving hearty lunches and heartier coffee. Though the place recently added breakfast and dinner, it hasn't gone any more upscale. Prices rose with the revamp, but they're very fair for the portions.
Sandwiches are packed onto French rolls smeared with mayo and mustard; there's not much choice of ingredients, and your burger will only come well-done, but they're hearty and savory. Breakfast pancakes are light, sweet, fluffy and worth twice the price. Servers are warm and friendly; if you come here often, they'll remember your name and how you take your coffee. The java itself comes from a variety of house-processed beans, which you can buy in plastic bags for under $10 well worth it.
Another great deal, unless you're a wine snob, is the cup (not glass) of wine (from a box), which will run you less than $2. On sunny days, take your lunch outside and sit amid the dockworkers (they still exist), tourists and suits, all gazing dreamily at the water.
- San Francisco 1-Day Deals
www.Groupon.com 1 Ridiculously Huge Coupon Each Day 50%-90% Off San Francisco's Best - Bay Area Lighting Design
www.wingedvictorydesign.com Performing Arts and Architecture. Design support services. - California Rose Catering
www.CaliforniaRose.com Family Owned Wedding Specialist Fantastic Food and Wedding Design!
14 Ratings and Reviews
- LunchLady01063 - 08/24/2008
- JDut953944 - 08/04/2008
I'M 57
U BuMpKiNs - 06/27/2008And once in awhile I would ride with my Teamster Father in the mid 50's early 60's and often stopped for coffee and donuts as well as lunch at Red's Java House.I loved it, sounds like not much has changed. Also The Whistle Stop, Red's, Friday night check cashing at the Double play corner of 16th and Bryant.
So hard to believe that 1/2 century later not much has changed and some of these businesses are thriving!Add Comment
Bunrattys - 05/25/2008- DerilleOne - 05/16/2008
More bang for your buck
Badmoodrizn - 05/16/2008Hey, times are tough. Who would turn their back on a good deal. The food here is consistently good as are the prices. Service is fast and friendly too. The restaurant and patio are right on the pier.
Best in the West
fotto1 - 03/19/2007As a truck driver in the early 60's I had often had my lunch there.
The double dog's are great too.15 YEARS AND COUNTING!!!!!!!!!
internetenemy2k6 - 02/15/2007THIS PLACE IS AN INSTITUTION NOT JUST A BURGER OR COFFEE JOINT FOR REAL SAN FRANCISCANS NOT ALL THE NEW YUPPIE TRANSPLANTS THAT FREQUENT IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great burger joint, but...
mentalspew - 05/16/2006The burgers are too small! Nice hangout.
If they would make burgers like this one http://www.mentalspew.com/item/2006/5/16/now-that-s-one-huge-burger then they'd be at the top of their game.Burger and a Beer!
karynannbosso - 05/21/2005This is one of the few places where, if I remember correctly, many of the lunch items are listed - first by themselves and then - with a beer, like - hot dog and a beer, burger and a beer - chili burger and a beer. Red's is one of my all time favorite TRUE San Francisco places! Good (stevedore-style) food and drink - good, fast service - and nobody can beat the view. Check it out!