Z Zoul Cafe, gay restaurant in Tenderloin / Polk, San Francisco
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Z Zoul Cafe

Google (270) 4.7
Tripadvisor (3) 5.0
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295 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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About this place Z Zoul Cafe

Z Zoul Cafe is a small, low-cost Sudanese café at 295 Eddy Street in the Tenderloin, a block or two from the Golden Gate Theatre. Reviewers single out the lamb shank and the wraps, and a dinner for two often comes in around $30. It's a mainstream place listed as gay-friendly, and it holds a 4.7 rating from about 270 Google reviews. The decor is simple, so come for the food. The Tenderloin's streets can be rough at night, so take a rideshare if you're unsure. The Polk Street and SoMa bars are close by.

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4.7
★★★★★
270 reviews

Based on 270 Google reviews.

David Dunca Aug 2026
★★★★★

Amazing food, even better hospitality

Amman Wold Jul 2026
★★★★★

My meal here might have been my favorite meal on a recent two week trip to the bay. I got the Sudanese Tabeekh special, incredibly hearty and flavorful. The service was fantastic and extremely kind. I think everyone in the bay area should try this food and I can't wait to come back.

Rémi 91 Jul 2026
★★★★★

Super good! The server was very friendly, the food was great, and I’ll definitely come back!

Roland Sf Jul 2026
★☆☆☆☆

Worst Too Good To Go experience ever. I drove a long way for this, only to receive a portion size that looked like cat food. The kitchen staff was incredibly stingy, even removing food from the container after scooping it. When I questioned the tiny portion, the staff member was extremely arrogant and rudely told me, 'You deserved it, it’s worth it with the price.' The food was just dry, crumbled chicken on a tiny bed of rice, and the taste was terrible. Absolutely unacceptable service and quality. Never coming back. That black guy employee so rude.

youness belfqih Jul 2026
★★★★★
Joshua Brathwaite Jul 2026
★★★☆☆

I hate doing reviews like this for local businesses but I have to be honest about my personal experience. The service was great, the gentleman was very attentive and I was already aware that he was solo so I was understanding of that. The vibe was good as I watched the World Cup on the big screen and admired the art painted on the walls. Now the food part. The price point for the serving size of the beef kofta I was given was off not to mention the size of my pita bread was small and ice cold. I didn’t pick up any of the seasonings I usually get when eating beef kofta which left me disappointed. I want what those 5 star reviewers had.

Sujay Nanjannavar Jul 2026
★★★★★

Such a friendly spot. The lamb shank was delicious. I will be back to try more from the menu!

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Last updated on 13 November 2026

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