The recently remodeled interior of Ashley’s Cafe at 7th & California. Photo by Ashley’s Cafe.
On the recommendation of RichmondSFBlog reader Susan, I stopped in at Ashley’s Cafe on Tuesday night for dinner, located on the corner of 7th Avenue and California.
It was formerly known as Kaju Cafe, and is still run by the same owner, named Ashley. In early March, she reopened under a new name – Ashley’s Cafe – and debuted an interior remodel which is warm and relaxing.
On the cafe website, Ashley wrote about her inspiration for the change:
One day, I found myself alone again behind the counter wondering how to renew the dream. My passion for food and coffee is fourth generation to me! With a small core of family, neighbors, and friends I stalled my family’s future to rebuild this corner of sunshine. First came people with incredible charisma to work there, then, tweaking the cuisine. Finally, the remodeling.
In addition to a new look for the cafe, Ashley’s also extended its hours to stay open every night until 10pm. The menu is diverse and has a nice selection of hot beverages, breakfast, lunch and dinner items. The cafe also serves beer and wine.
For dinner, I had the homemade organic chicken pot pie with a side organic mix spring salad ($12). They also offer an organic vegetarian pot pie. The pie was delicious with a perfectly toasted, crusty top and an abundance of peas and chicken. The salad was very fresh with a light, tasty vinaigrette.
The homemade, organic chicken pot pie with side salad, $12.
Ashley’s menu includes several sandwiches like the Bulgogi Cheese Steak ($9), which was the recommendation from Valerie behind the counter. It’s made with a Korean beef that is marinated in pear juice, giving it a bit of a sweet taste. They also offer a traditional BLT with applewood bacon, an ultimate veggie sandwich, and your standard fare like salami, ham and cheese, and turkey avocado.
In addition to the usual breakfast fare like bagels, omelets, scrambles, and homemade granola, Ashley’s offers a unique dish that is sushi rice over two cage-free eggs with bacon or ham on the side ($10).
Ashley’s menu also includes a few salads, fresh-squeezed orange juice and lemonade, as well as a kid’s menu with items for $5 or less such as grilled cheese and turkey cheese sandwiches.
So the next time you’re looking for a casual spot to grab coffee or a meal, check out Ashley’s Cafe on the corner of 7th and California. They’re open Monday through Friday from 6am until 10pm, and from 7am until 10pm on weekends. The cafe also offers free WiFi (ask for the password at the counter), and advance ordering by phone.
I’ll definitely be heading back to try their hot chocolate, fresh lemonade and chocolate chip cookies – my faves!
Sarah B.
Their Chocolate Chip Cookies are AMAZING.
well I think I’ll run down there now for the sushi rice n eggs
@Amerkiwi – Let us know how it is!
Sarah B.
picture on the wall wouldn’t hurt… looks cold
stopped by the other day at ashley’s after reading this blog entry and i was not disappointed. i tried the bulgogi cheese steak sandwich and it was quite good, but it’s more like a banh mi than a cheese steak – and those chocolate chip cookies are amazing as KC said – they’re made in-house and organic! next time i will try the sushi rice dish – i will definitely visit and eat there again. friendly service, too. one more thing – there are now travel photographs mounted on that bare wall, fyi…
thanks for the tip/review, sarah b!