Aracely Cafe
A Haven of Warmth and Hospitality
About us
Nestled on the picturesque Treasure Island, just off the iconic Bay Bridge connecting San Francisco and Oakland, Aracely Cafe is a haven of warmth and hospitality. Our unique venue boasts a sprawling patio and garden, where guests can unwind by the outdoor fireplace, recline in cozy lounge seating, and relax in the glow of string lights and heat lamps. We serve brunch 7 days a week and dinner 4 days. Our venue includes unique spaces available for large groups and private events, with all inclusive amenities.
Step inside our inviting interior, where the choice of bar seating, intimate tables, or a fireside dining experience awaits. With our unwavering commitment to local, seasonal, and nutritious cuisine, we proudly offer a diverse brunch menu every day of the week. As the sun sets, join us to revel in the romantic ambiance and stunning night views while savoring an exquisite dinner.
Every pastry and loaf of bread at Aracely Cafe is lovingly crafted in-house, ensuring the freshest flavors in each bite. Our bar complements the culinary offerings with aromatic Sightglass coffee and espresso, alongside a full selection of thoughtfully curated seasonal cocktails, fine wines, and diverse beers available throughout brunch and dinner.
Whether you dream of an enchanting wedding or seek a refined venue for corporate affairs, our all-inclusive private event hosting promises elegance and ease.
For those in the tech and conference spheres, we offer the adjacent conference center, equipped with a comprehensive AV package, a 380-seat auditorium, sophisticated lighting, and versatile breakout rooms.
Aracely Cafe is more than a dining destination - it's a cherished experience weaving together the beauty of our surroundings, the delight of our culinary creations, and the warmth of shared moments.
Breakfast + Lunch hours
Monday - Sunday | 8am - 3pm
Apertif hour
Wednesday - Friday | 3pm - 5pm
$5 off all cocktails and wine | $2 off any beer
30% off any menu item!
Dinner hours
Wednesday - Saturday | 5:00pm - 9:00 pm
For media inquiries please contact:
Contact + Giftcards
(925) 392-5717 | hello@aracelysf.com
Reservations
Please use the button below to place a reservation for parties of 9 or less.
For parties of 10+ we offer a family-style menu.
$38 per guest until 3pm and $51 for dinner.
Please fill out an inquiry form on the events page or send us an email at hello@aracelysf.com
Meet the Team
Linda Edson
Chef - Owner
With a deep passion for not having to wash dishes at night for her massive family or having to endure eating hamburger helper (brother's favorite thing to cook), Linda traded dish duties with her siblings, for cooking, and developed an intense love for planning menus, creating recipes, and producing dinners and events for her family of 15 kids. As a teenager she could often be found at bookstores reading cookbooks, with a fond memory of reading a new book called "The French Laundry Cookbook" for the first time cover to cover. Shortly after she decided she wanted to go to a school for cooking, with no clue it could be a career.
Born and raised in Argentina to an American dad and French mom, her background has a mix of many cultures and experiences, which contributes to the mix of flavors she enjoys incorporating into the menu. At 17 years old she landed in Danville, CA to go to culinary school in San Francisco. With stints in New York + Kansas City she made her way back to the Bay and proceeded to stage at some of the finest restaurants including Masa's, Campton Place, The French Laundry and Michael Mina's.
During her time working at Gary Danko's she fell in love with a cafe in Potrero Hill called Axis Cafe and spent a lot of time thinking of ways to improve it, although she was convinced she would be in fine dining for life and had plans of traveling all throughout Europe to work at the best restaurants. However, life had other plans and after being asked for months to come work at this cafe she finally made the decision to leave fine dining. Eventually becoming co-owner and then taking over the business entirely and changing the name to Aracely, her daughter's middle name.
In 2014 the space in Potrero Hill was demolished and the cafe was relocated to Treasure Island. One year later while pregnant with baby number 2, Linda quietly opened Aracely Cafe.
The quiet little corner became a surprise and a joy, bringing so many interesting people, relationships and moments of celebration.
In 2022, Linda and her family relocated to Danville, CA and she was able to fulfill a longtime dream of opening a restaurant in Danville, located downtown and named Aracely Lounge.

Ramon Villarreal
Chef de cuisine
Hailing from a small town in Mexico, Villarreal started working in the fields at a young age to help support his large family. At this first job, the chef he worked for never shied away from playing with ingredients and trying new things, approaches Villarreal held onto as he progressed through the industry.
In 2012 landed at San Francisco’s Axis Café, where he worked as a line cook under Linda, who was the Chef at the time. In 2013, construction of a new development forced Axis Cafe to close, and Edson broke ground on her current Treasure Island location opening Aracely Cafe. In the meantime, Villareal assisted in the opening of a different Bay Area restaurant and returned to Aracely Café as executive sous chef upon its completion. He now runs both the Aracely Cafe + Aracely Lounge locations.
With a hard work ethic, consistency, and continual passion to learn and improve, Ramon has helped shape the back of the house into a kitchen that consistently churns out fresh-baked pastries, delicious flavors, and seasonal variety. A tenet of respect extends to his employees, too, who benefit from Villareal’s openness and empowerment.

Ealyssa Pepito
Events + Hospitality Director
Bio coming soon!