location
1299 pacific ave
san francisco, ca 94109
x-street: leavenworth
online map
hours
weekdays 7 to 6:30
weekends 7:30 to 6:30
contact
415.351.0338 tel
info@chameleoncafesf.com
Welcome to the Chameleon
The Chameleon is a neighborhood cafe serving gourmet coffee and community. Located in the Russian Hilll neighborhood of San Francisco, we offer a menu of fine foods, free wireless and regularly sponsored exhibitions of local artists.

We recognized an absence of a retreat conducive for reading, writing and relaxing. So, we took an opportunity to apply our interests and experience to provide a space for creativity and to work in the area of our greatest passion--coffee.

Our vision is to be the cafe of choice for San Franciscans and to promote community through a personalized experience.
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Friday, December 21st
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Live Jazz
  Austin is back for the holidays! The band will get together of a neighborhood jazz session. hope to see you there!
Thursday, November 8th
Organic Boxes now Delivered by Eatwell Farms!
  We are pleased to announce that Eat well Farms
http://www.eatwell.com/
Has chosen the cafe as a new pickup point for their organic produce. Now you have the convenience of having fresh, organic produce delivered to you every week! You can order 1 box at a time or sign up for a box every week. Just go to their website and sign up. They grow fresh farm eggs and lavender too! What a great opportunity during these busy holiday months to get your veggies in and make lavender gifts without the hassle. From this produce, you will taste and see the differences immediately. Planning to get away for the holidays? No problem, just go online and postpone your delivery till you get back. Support our local farmers and foster an environmentally conscious community!
Saturday, September 8th
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Late Summertime Jazz
  Stop on by for some live Jazz and drinks!
Thursday, June 21st
7pm
Simple Steps to Vibrant Health Talk
  Karen Diggs, CNC is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy and a
Certified Nutrition Consultant. She combines her love and knowledge of cooking with nutritional wisdom to help individuals attain optimal health through private consultations & cooking classes.
Come benefit from her knowledge for Free!
Saturday, March 31st
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Austin Harris Band Live
  More weekend Jazz!!!
Sunday, February 25th
2pm - 4pm
Acoustic Session with Glenn
  Join us for a lazy Sunday afternoon and some music with Glenn, a teacher of music in acoustic guitar.
www.glennstaller.com

see you there!
December 2006
Chameleon is Brewing All Fair Trade Organic Coffee!
  Fair Trade Certification empowers farmers and farm workers to lift themselves out of poverty by investing in their farms and communities, protecting the environment, and developing the business skills necessary to compete in the global marketplace.

Let's vote with our dollar to do the right thing.

It's coffee with a conscience!
Saturday, October 7th
8pm - 10pm
Fall Jazz Night!
  Come warm up at the cafe and see this great neighborhood band perfom!
The Austin Harris Band is playing an hour later than before! Yay!
Sunday, September 17th
2pm - 4pm
Mark Simmons and Carmen Lemoine - a special preview!
  Mark Simons' innate musicality, impressive technique, attention to style and engaging stage presence have drawn critical acclaim and made him the Bay Area's standout chamber guitarist. His Global Variations program for Old First Concerts includes compositions for solo guitar, for guitar and flute—showcasing fast-rising young flute talent Carmen Lemoine embrace a range of composers from Bach, Bartók, and Ravel to Yuquijiro Yocoh, Miles Davis, and local light Paul Dresher.

for more info: www.oldfirstconcerts.org

Tuesday, August 8th
6pm - 8pm
Wine Reception for the Artist - Jeremy
  Jeremy has provided a strong body of work this month at the cafe. His custom framed pieces are worth a visit. Stop by and have a glass of wine!
Thursday, July 6th
Paninis are Here!
  In the mood for something hot in these chilly summer months? We are introducing 2 gourmet paninis! The Farmer's Patch and the Mufaletta! Plus, all classic sandwiches can now be served hot! Yay!
Saturday, July 8th
7pm - 9pm
It's Summer with Live Jazz!
  In light of Independence Day, we have moved the live jazz night to the weekend after. Hope to groove with you all!
Saturday, May 6th
7pm - 9pm
Live Jazz and Art Reception
  The Austin Harris Band is here together with our very own Shelby Crane to share an evening of live jazz and art. It will be a great time!
Tuesday, April 17th
Sunny Days Are Here!
  With the long days ahead, happy hour times have changed to 5pm - 7pm 24/7!! Now you can enjoy $1.75 beers even more!
Also, keep an eye out for our cafe in a commercial for the Simpsons in May. "Side Show Bob" from the Simpsons will be sipping coffee in the cafe! Check it out on UPN Channel 12 or 44.
Friday, March 17th
8pm - 10pm
Artist Reception- Aya Tanaka
  An Architect by trade, Aya has presented a show featuring fine sketch work. Come by for some refreshments and a live DJ.
Saturday, March 11th
7pm - 9pm
Live Jazz at The Chameleon
  Woo Hoo! The Austin Harris Band is Back! So much fun! come on by!
Saturday, February 25th
12pm
Frances Ancheta Live
  She is back for another relaxing Saturday afternoon!

http://www.anchetamusic.com/bio.html


Saturday, December 10th
3pm - 5pm
Frances Ancheta Acoutic Guitar
  She is back for another relaxing Saturday afternoon!

http://www.anchetamusic.com/bio.html


Saturday, February 11th
6pm - 8pm
Live Jazz at The Chameleon
  Spend some time in the neighborhood relaxing to the music of The Austin Harris Jazz Band. They are here agian for some great music!Come by for some great Bosa Nova and Jazz Standards!
See you there!
Friday, December 23rd
3pm - 4:30pm
Pacific Gap Folk Tunes
  Have you wondered what Mike is up to in that red painted folk music store down the street? Come by for a recital of sorts with the students of Pacific Gap! Merry Christmas!
Thursday, December 8th
6pm - 10pm
Holiday Craft Showcase!
  On december 8th 6 local (SF) artists are gathering for a holiday art sale. Come and find beautiful, one of a kind gems for the holidays at great

prices. Let's celebrate!



Friday, November 11th
5pm - 7pm
Photographer Reception- Vince Sacco
  Vince's unique style lends to his fresh approach to photography. Come check out this series and have a drink with the neighborhood! Happy Hour Applies!
Friday, September 24th
6pm - 8pm
Austin Harris Band Tonight!
  Come catch some cool tunes with this band at the Cafe tonight! Jazz standards and bosa nova music galore!
Saturday, August 27th
3pm - 5pm
Ice Cream Block Party
  You're invited to celebrate great times, great neighbors, and free ice cream! Meet and mingle with the people in our neighborhood! Thanks to our neighbors, Linda and Kristina, whom are the grandprize winners of the "Dreyer's Ice Cream Two Scoop Neighborhood Salute Essay Contest"!

Gather and share in the diversity Russian Hill has to offer - it's free!
Tuesday, August 9th
7pm - 10pm
Breezeway - an art project by Sean Kilcoyne
  Come to the reception for the artist, Sean Kilcoyne. He will be available to discuss his latest work, Breezeway. Wine and food and a video camera for opinions and thoughts on the hot topic of stem cell research.
See you there!
Friday, July 29th
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Matadon Music Live
  Our very own Andrea has brought us a band with lots of spunk. Come by for happy hour and stay for some live jams with this duo called Matadon.
Saturday, July 23rd
4pm - 8pm
Vestiti Roupa
  We've brought together the Bay area's most innovative designers and boutiques in a pleasant cafe ambiance. Admission is free, so come join us to have a drink and shop!

Free Goodie BAgs for the first 25 Customers!!!

Designers: RUCHI, Mimosa Designs, Aiko Designs, MILA, ChicoCosas, Berit Holms, Eizel Jewelry, MikeSK, and Jasmin
Saturday, July 9th
5pm - 7pm
An afternoon of music
  Frances and a few of her friends will be around to play and sing some originals. She provides the perfect ambiance for relaxation and contemplation.
Sunday, June 26th
4pm
Mark Simons - Professional Guitarist
  Come enjoy this free music afternoon!
Guitarist Mark Simons has been active professionally for over two decades. He has appeared several times on National Public Radio and television and toured briefly as a member of the renowned Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. Mark performs as a soloist, in duet and is a member of the groundbreaking San Francisco Guitar Quartet.
Mark Simons has trained with leading artists in classical and contemporary styles and is an honors graduate of the New England Conservatory, Tufts University, the University of Southern California and the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. Mark is the recipient of Fulbright and Peabody scholarships and was the winner of the Baltimore Chamber Music Awards Competition.

Saturday, June 18th
4pm
Josh Brough music in the afternoon
  Josh Brough from Poor Man's Whiskey plays songs from his new solo album "The
American Dream".... True stories, visions and dreams written as a Peace
Corps Volunteer in Central America and upon returning home as a teacher.
Folk and bluegrass with a twist of Mariachi.
Saturday, June 11th
8pm - 10pm
Music Tonight - Broken Ladder
  ALTHOUGH OFTEN COMPARED WITH THE LIKES OF ACOUSTIC ARTISTS LIKE DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL AND ELLIOT SMITH, BROKEN LADDER IS IN FACT LARGELY THE PROGENY OF 90'S ROCK SUPERHEROES LIKE SOUNDGARDEN, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, AND RADIOHEAD. HE ATTESTS THAT THE DOMINATING ACOUSTIC SLANT TO MUCH OF HIS EARLY WORK WAS MORE A MATTER OF HIS "BANDLESSNESS" THAN ANYTHING.

New Extended Summer Hours
  Hooray for long days and extended hours.
Our new Hours of operation are
monday - friday 7am - 9pm
saturday and sunday 7:30am - 10pm

Thursday, May 5th
7pm - 9pm
Art Reception
  Texas-born MariNaomi has been publishing comics since 1997, appearing in such collections as Action Girl Comics, The Comics Journal, True Porn
and many others, including her self-published Estrus. Her first art exhibit at Ladyfest Bay Area gave her the motivation to paint more, resulting in
over sixty shows in the bay area and beyond. She lives and works in San Francisco's Nob Hill area. Visit her web site at marinaomi.com.
Saturday, April 30th
4pm till whenever
Triple Threat Quartet! Bravo!
  My favorite group is back to play! Check out this spirited group play everything from classic Rolling Stones to bluegrass and folk. If you like the mandoline then you have to check this one out! For More about Triple Threat Quartet you can find them on the web at: http://home.earthlink.net/~mgeimer/ttq/index.html
Thursday, April 7th
6pm
1st Anniversary Party!
  To express our appreciation to our friends in the neighborhood, we would like to invite you to join us to celebrate our 1st year anniversary. We will have food and drinks so bring your friends! It's casual, it's fun, and it's free!!

Friday, March 25th
6pm to 8pm
Trio Dalia is back!
  The Brazilian band is back! Stop by to catch the fever of this group and have a happy hour beer!
Saturday, March 19th
4pm till whenever
Don't miss this one! Triple Threat Quartet!
  Check out this spirited group play everything from classic Rolling Stones to bluegrass and folk. If you like the mandoline then you have to check this one out!
For More about Triple Threat Quartet you can find them on the web at: http://home.earthlink.net/~mgeimer/ttq/index.html
Sunday, February 20th
2:30 - 4:30pm
Bossa/Samba - Trio Dalia!
  Vocalist Adriana Palhares, Guitarist Bryan Olson and Percussionist Dominic Cabrera interpret this music and deliver sophisticated, rhythmically animated sounds of Brazil. Come hear this talented trio share with us the music of Brazil and you will discover a quiet energy that celebrates the indelible human spirit.
Sunday, February 20th
12 - 2pm
Frances and her Tunes
  Frances Ancheta will be here to play for us. She has a range of styles and self composed songs to share. Come on out!
Saturday, Febuary 12th
1:30ish - 3ish
Acoustic Guitar with Trevor Jackson
  Spend a lazy Saturday in the neighborhood at the cafe. Trevor, a local musician will be playing guitar in the afternoon.

Hope to see you there!

Saturday, December 11th
8pm - 9:30pm
Flamenco is Back For More!
  By popular demand, LaPerla is back again for a great show! If you missed out the first time you must see them play tonight!
Friday, October 29th
8pm - 9pm
Music Tonight! Billy and the FID
  We welcome the rockin' style of Billy and the FID. This acoustic guitar session is sure to be nothing but great music and good fun. Also, check out the artwork of Marian Wallace!!! Come on out early for beers and get to know this interesting duo.


Check them out at www.monkeysplusaudio.com/BillyandTheFID/
October 2nd, 2004
6:00 pm - 9:00pm
Artist Reception and Flamenco Show!!
  Wine and snacks served during this reception for artist, Ahmed Dreif's soft-metal art. This will be followed by a flamenco music show put on by the band, LaPerla. The art reception at 6pm will be followed by the Flamanco band at 7pm. Hope to see you there!
August 12
6:30pm - 8pm
Russian Hill Association Tree Planting Meeting
  We are planting trees in our neighborhood! Friends of the Urban Forest - www.fuf.net will be meeting with applicants to decide on proper trees!
July 1st
6pm - 8pm
Opening for Jimo Perini, Photographer
  Photo-artist and Marci's father, Jimo has captured urban beauty in his black and white photographs. Come Thursday and meet this native born San Franciscan in his neighbhorhood cafe for some wine and snacks.
June 10
5pm - 7pm
Opening for Annie Livingston, Photographer
  Color saturated-sensual images from epic journeys