Mission

Old Skool Cafe is a non-profit 1920's speakeasy style restaurant with live music, located in Bayview-Hunters Point. Old Skool provides training, employment and mentorship to formerly incarcerated, foster care & youth facing barriers to success. Youth apprentices operate all aspects of the restaurant as the hosts, chefs, servers, and live entertainment. The cuisine is international soul food, celebrating comfort food from around the world, by highlighting family recipes like Tongan ceviche, West African peanut butter stew, and traditional Southern fried chicken.