San Francisco, CA venue guide
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Bag policy
Cafe Du Nord does not have a specific bag-size limit, but bags will be checked at the door to ensure no prohibited items (guns, knives, liquids, food, professional cameras with detachable lenses, etc.). There is no coat check or bag storage available at the venue.
Entrances
Cafe du Nord (2174 Market St) is a 330-capacity basement club below the Swedish American Hall, with its own entrance two doors down on Market. Door times are on the event page and ticket, and the first act usually goes on an hour after doors. Ages vary by show; 'All Ages' means 6 and up. Bring a physical ID (driver's license, state ID or passport); photos of IDs aren't accepted. Bags are checked, and there's no coat or bag storage.
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Cafe Du Nord does not have a specific bag-size limit, but bags will be checked at the door to ensure no prohibited items (guns, knives, liquids, food, professional cameras with detachable lenses, etc.). There is no coat check or bag storage available at the venue.
Verified Oct 6, 2026Cafe Du Nord — FAQ
Cafe du Nord says it's ADA accessible. Fill out the venue's accessibility request form for your show so staff can hold a space. The club is mostly standing room with a few first-come seats, and earplugs are sold at the bar.
Verified Oct 6, 2026Cafe Du Nord — FAQ
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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2174 Market St., San Francisco, CA, 94114
Cafe du Nord is on Market St, one of San Francisco's main thoroughfares; the venue points riders to 511.org for transit. Cabs are easy to hail on Market, and Lyft and Uber are popular.
Verified Oct 6, 2026Cafe Du Nord — Directions
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Full-service bar, and pizza is now available to order (ask the bar staff for the night's options). The venue is cashless; all major credit cards are accepted. No outside food or liquids, even sealed bottles.
Verified Oct 6, 2026Cafe Du Nord — FAQ
Cafe du Nord's amenities list private restrooms with 5 all-gender stalls and a communal sink.
Verified Oct 6, 2026Cafe Du Nord — Amenities
Cafe du Nord doesn't publish merch details; band merch varies by show. The venue is cashless, so bring a card.
Verified Oct 6, 2026Cafe Du Nord — FAQ
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