Old Skool Cafe

Café · American & BBQ · Café & brunchBayview District

4 dishes marked gluten free

22 dishesmenu read 9 Novoldskoolcafe.org

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Dinner menu

Wednesday – Saturday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Openers

  • Taumoepeau Ota$16

    Fresh local white fish, citrus, vegetables, coconut cream & cilantro, served with tortilla chips.

    Likely fish

  • Old Skool Farmers Market Salad$13

    Featuring local organic produce.

  • Warrior Wings$16

    Mary's free range crispy wings, housemade sweet & sour glaze.

  • New Orleans Style BBQ Jerk Shrimp$15

    Served with crostini.

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Catfish Fingers$16

    Cornmeal-crusted, remoulade sauce.

  • Brussels Sprouts$16

    Pan-roasted, agave, hazelnuts, & local herbs.

    VeganFree of glutenLikely nuts

  • Daily Soup$10

    A rotation of global soups.

Headliners

  • Jordan's Fried Chicken$28

    Half organic chicken, whipped garlic potatoes, braised greens & housemade gravy.

  • Short Ribs$30

    Red wine braised, seasonal vegetables & whipped potatoes.

    Free of gluten

  • Daniel's Gumbo$28

    Pulled chicken, prawns, andouille, tasso ham & okra, served with jasmine rice.

    Likely shellfish

  • Abu's West African Peanut Butter (Groundnut) Stew$22

    Sweet potato, braised greens & vegetables in coconut milk, served with jasmine rice. Chicken +5/ Shrimp +8

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely nuts

  • Smothered Farm Pork Chop$30

    Georgia grits, braised root vegetables & whiskey mushroom gravy.

  • Fresh Seasonal Fish

    Chef's daily preparation.

    Likely fish

Supporting Acts

  • Mac & Cheese$13

    A youth favorite

    Likely dairy

  • Braised Greens$9

    Vegan

  • Whipped Garlic Potatoes$9
  • Seasonal Vegetables$9
  • Anson Mill's Georgia Cheese Grits$9

    Likely dairy

A Sweet Note to End On

  • Lavender Cheesecake$9

    With a strawberries coulis

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • The Student Project$10

    Old Skool apprentice creations. Ask your server about tonight's special

  • Date Cake$10

    Toffee sauce and vanilla bean gelato

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Mama T's Sweet Potato Tartlet$9

    Classic pairing of sweet potato and warm spices served with whipped cream

    Likely dairy

The menu’s own key: (v) - vegan (gf) - gluten free (*) - youth recipe

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Facts

FactDetail
Address1429 Mendell Street, Bayview District, 94124
AreaSan Francisco
KindCafé · American & BBQ · Café & brunch
Websiteoldskoolcafe.org
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from oldskoolcafe.org
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Old Skool Cafe

Does Old Skool Cafe have gluten-free options?

Yes: 4 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Old Skool Cafe coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

Can I book Old Skool Cafe online?

Yes, through OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=93073&restref=93073&experienceId=827030&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared&dateTime=2026-11-14T18%3A00%3A00&partySize=2

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