A beautiful cafe / restaurant with brunch foods in a corporate building surrounded by biotech companies. Seems like there’s some space devoted for those that work there but mostly the rest of space is open to the public. The coffee is really good and it’s a great place to get some work done in a peaceful, quiet area. The outside seating is also really nice!
Vegan Restaurant
Timber + Tide
· $$$$ · southSanFrancisco · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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A beautiful cafe / restaurant with brunch foods in a corporate building surrounded by biotech companies. Seems like there’s some space devoted for those that work there but mostly the rest of space is open to the public. The coffee is really good and it’s a great place to get some work done in a peaceful, quiet area. The outside seating is also really nice!
Dec 15, 2025 It was my year to coordinate our offices' holiday party (25 people) with a wide assortment of food preferences. Steak please, only vegan foods, chicken wings, exotic pizzas. And the Lighthouse provided all of the above, plus much more. The food was gorgeously presented, the tastes were sublime, and the service was top notch. I cannot say enough good things about the Cafe and about the general manager, Mike. I wish I could have our holiday party at the Lighthouse every year! (who knows, maybe I'll get my wish )
Dec 15, 2025 It was my year to coordinate our offices' holiday party (25 people) with a wide assortment of food preferences. Steak please, only vegan foods, chicken wings, exotic pizzas. And the Lighthouse provided all of the above, plus much more. The food was gorgeously presented, the tastes were sublime, and the service was top notch. I cannot say enough good things about the Cafe and about the general manager, Mike. I wish I could have our holiday party at the Lighthouse every year! (who knows, maybe I'll get my wish )
Absolutely fabulous. Stunning architecture and design, better yet was the service and food. This cafe is tucked away in the Gateway business area but you’d swear you were in a cafe in Napa. I had the smoked salmon with hummus and it was delicious. The service was impeccable, which is super important to me. I’m only here for the day but if I worked in the area I’d eat here often. Healthy, clean farm to table offerings that are tasty and filling. The environment is peaceful and relaxing.