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Cassava San Francisco

Popular, ethical San Francisco restaurant moving to new location

Last Funded February 2022

$403,912

raised from 207 investors
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Highlights

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šŸ† Award-winning restaurant loved 9+ yrs by locals + food critics
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šŸ“£ Featured in SF Chronicle, Eater SF, 7x7
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ā¤ļø Operated by respectful restaurateurs with long time trusted employees working as a strong team
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šŸ‘€ On a high-foot traffic main street corner in one of the most visited neighborhoods in SF

Our Team

Co-Owner/General Manager/Beverage Director
Yuka has worked in restaurants, especially in beverage and operation since 2005. Her beverage program and pairing menu perfectly complements Cassava's cuisine. She is also recognized as an SF industry leader for equitable restaurant operation.
We have been blessed to receive overwhelming support and we want to keep growing. We found the most perfect location in the heart of North Beach, an iconic San Francisco neighborhood. Cassava is more than a place to eat and to work; this restaurant is in the hearts of so many in the community. We want to keep this place around for a long time.
Kristoffer ToliaoOwner Executive Chef
Kris has cooked at some of the finest kitchens in California and Japan since 2003. A true artist of flavors and a man of diligence, Kris's cuisine at Cassava has been recognized as Eater SF 38, Top 42 Restaurants by TimeOut SF and many more.
Jonathan KwonSous Chef
Jon has been with Cassava since 2013 and has been our Sous Chef since 2016. He brings precision in the execution of dishes and plating and draws inspiration from his musical and Korean background, especially shown in our fermentation program.

Cassava is our pursuit to create the best food, service + restaurant possible šŸ’ŖšŸ½

We opened Cassava in 2012 to serve up delicious food ā€“ but do it as equitably & ethically as possible. Since opening that original Balboa St location, we've grown our team, honed our supply chain operations, and become a community staple.





Here are some of our core commitments:


Weā€™re committed to paying our team a San Francisco livable wage. We offer our employees fully covered health care. We use a whole-house tip pooling & progress flag.

We are committed to a no exploitation supply chain, buying only produce from caring, kind people we know.

Weā€™re committed to speaking out against injustice and standing with those who are systematically marginalized.

We were committed to no COVID layoffs. Throughout the pandemic, weā€™ve followed stringent health and safety rules and guidelines to protect our community.

Join us as we make our new home in North Beach & continue to serve up ethical, delicious eats! 

Wife & husband Cassava founders: Yuka Ioroi and Kristoffer Toliao.




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