Old Skool Cafe Menu
Welcome to Old Skool Cafe, a heartwarming soul food haven located at 1429 Mendell St, San Francisco. This community-centric restaurant serves up classic American dishes that transport you to a 1920s speakeasy, complete with live jazz and stunning decor.
The menu features must-try starters like New Orleans Style BBQ Jerk Shrimp and Warrior Wings, setting the tone for an unforgettable meal. For dinner, indulge in Chef Jordan’s signature Fried Chicken or the melt-in-your-mouth Short Ribs, both showcasing the essence of Southern cuisine.
Beyond exceptional food, Old Skool Cafe offers accessible dining options, including vegan choices, a full bar, and delightful desserts. The warm, friendly staff makes you feel at home, and their dedication to mentoring at-risk youth adds a unique, commendable touch. Come for the food, stay for the experience!
Starters
Taumoepeau Ota
A Tongan specialty. Fresh fish marinated in citrus tossed with young vegetables, coconut cream and cilantro
Fresh Seasonal Salad
Made with local produce
Warrior Wings
Crispy fried wings tossed in a sweet sour sauce
New Orleans Style BBQ Jerk Shrimp Gf
Served with crostini
Daily Soup
A rotation of global soups.
Catfish Fingers
Cornmeal dusted with a remoulade sauce
Brussels Sprouts Toasted Pecans
Panroasted, agave, hazelnuts, local herbs.
Jordans Fried Chicken
Chef Jordans signature dish. Half organic chicken with whipped garlic potatoes, braised greens
Short Ribs
Red wine braised with seasonal vegetables and whipped potatoes
Daniels Gumbo
Pulled chicken, gulf prawns, andouille and cajun sausage, okra
Abus West African Peanut Butter Groundnut Stew VGf
A twist on Abus grandmothers West African classic, ours is crafted coconut milk, sweet potato, seasonal vegetables over rice. Chicken 4 Shrimp 7
Fresh Seasonal Fish
A selection of local fish specials
Smothered Farm Pork Chop
Georgia grits, braised root vegetables whiskey mushroom gravy.
Dinner
Side Acts
Whipped Garlic Potatoes
Mac Cheese
A youth favorite made with four cheeses
Braised Greens
Slow cooked local greens in potlicker
Seasonal Vegetables
A selection of fresh vegetables from the Farmers Market
Anson Mills Georgia Cheese Grits
Lavender Cheesecake
With a strawberries coulis
Mama Ts Sweet Potato Tartlet
Classic pairing of sweet potato and warm spices served with whipped cream
Date Cake
Toffee sauce and vanilla bean gelato
The Student Project
Old Skool apprentice creations. Ask your server about tonights special
