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The Butterfly Joint and Café at The Butterfly Joint

Coffee, Vegan Donuts & Pies

Worth ordering: #2 Donut in San Francisconamed in 27 reviews

Try the vegan gluten-free donuts; reviewers praise their crisp exterior and tender, cake-like center.

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Top tips

  • Good to know: Donuts can sell out, so go earlier if you have a particular one in mind.
  • Look for savory vegan hand pies, including Lebanese-style flavors mentioned by reviewers.
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  • Ask about oat milk for coffee drinks.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Hand pie

People also mention coffee, green tea and latte.

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Also lebanese hand pie, tea, chai latte, filter coffee and foghorn.

Good for

The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and lively atmosphere.

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Also praised for good value and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, coffee, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

The Butterfly Joint serves house-made vegan donuts, including gluten-free varieties, from a coffee window set into a family-owned woodworking shop. Reviews also praise its savory vegan hand pies, carefully made coffee, oat milk, and warm service; outdoor benches make it an easy stop after a walk near the park or beach.

Vegan menu

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The Butterfly Joint and Café at The Butterfly Joint · dine-in · 9 dishes and drinks

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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4411 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94121

Opening hours

Monday
07:30–13:30
Tuesday
07:30–13:30
Wednesday
07:30–13:30
Thursday
07:30–13:30
Friday
07:30–13:30
Saturday
08:00–13:30
Sunday
08:00–13:30

the food

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From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Outstanding food
  • Outstanding service
  • Great atmosphere
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eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
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