Creative Ideas Cafe

Restaurant:
Excited to have truly amazing breakfast, lunch options like the arepas (love the egg and tomato, onion!!), chorizo breakfast burrito is one of the best, and the bandeja boxes are delicious! Amazing Columbian/Mexican spot and really good for people who are gluten free and vegan. My favorite is getting the empanadas (GF) and having those to go for lunch later or picnics! Love all the sauces too. Overall, one of my favorites nearby where the food is incredible 😋 For coffee they offer Proyecto Diaz, which is a favorite in the Bay. Will have to come try the dinners on wed & Fri! For seating: there's usually 4 tables outside and other public seating structures nearby. It's really nice when it's sunny outside!

Catering:
Need gluten free/dairy free food catering options for a party? This place was perfect to get Columbian Empanadas for a party of 25 people! My friends loved them and raved how good they were. They made clear labels and it was easy to coordinate for a pickup. Would order again and some friends have ordered from them as well :)

Creative Ideas Cafe has one of the best vegan & gluten free options in the whole city. Their empanadas are vegan & gluten free and their tofu bowls are amazing. They are friendly, family-owned and I cannot recommend this place enough!

Excellent little bistro in Visitacion Valley. Their Columbian dishes are flavorful, and authentistew The empanada selection is great - try the Mixta or the Spinach Mushroom. Their Sancocho - a tasty beef stew with green plantain is excellent. Worth the trip to this little place.

Highly recommend this place and so happy for the neighborhood for adding on a new cuisine! The arepas were authentic that brought back so many good Colombia memories! The beef empanadas was so delicious- thin crust with tasty filling! I can’t wait to try out the other items on the menu. They also have a catering arm of the business. All their stuff look so pretty. I can’t wait to try out more menu items in the coming weeks!

This is an excellent place for your morning coffee! Great food, delicious pastries and good ambiance. They have outdoor sitting too. What a gem!