Z Zoul Cafe

Z Zoul Cafe Authentic Sudanese Cuisine. The art of Sudanese food in San Francisco, California. Aref and Dalia Elgaali and their four children came to America in 2016.

Upon discovering that San Francisco had no authentic Sudanese restaurants, they decided to bring the great taste of their homeland to the Bay Area. Their collaboration is a labor of love with Aref re-creating family recipes passed down over generations for the soups, salads, and entrees while Dalia specializes in taste-tempting desserts such as Baklava, Basbosa, and her delicious Dalia Rice Puddin

g. Zoul means “friend” in the Sudan. The Elgaali’s welcome you to Z Zoul Café where their cuisine is perfect for those times when friends and family gather together.

06/09/2026

Can’t wait to see you all at Z zoul cafe this Sunday to celebrate Sudanese culture together .💃🔥🎉💃

The Nile flows again… 🌊 with music, dance, storytelling—and the rich flavors of Sudan 🇸🇩✨ Nile Afternoon – June 14thFrom...
06/09/2026

The Nile flows again… 🌊 with music, dance, storytelling—and the rich flavors of Sudan 🇸🇩✨ Nile Afternoon – June 14th
From Khartoum to San Francisco—culture, rhythm, and authentic Sudanese food all in one unforgettable afternoon.
Come taste Sudan 🇸🇩 and feel the vibe on June 14th
Where stories, drums, and Sudanese flavors meet. welcome to the Nile.
This time, More flavor, more rhythm, and more culture.

Come hungry. Leave inspired. Sudanese flavors + live culture 🌿🔥”
Taste Sudan 🇸🇩—home-cooked tradition, right here at Z Zoul Cafe.
Every dish tells a story… come experience it at Nile Afternoon.
Spices, stories, and soul—Sudanese cuisine like you’ve never had before.
An afternoon by the Nile—with plates full of culture 🍽️✨

The energy was real… and so were the flavors 🔥 Round 3– June 14th
From the dance floor to the plate—this is Sudan 🇸🇩❤️
If you loved the food last time… just wait 👀
Moments, flavors, and memories from before now we do it again but 3 times better.
Good vibes. Great people. Incredible food. Let’s run it back.

Eat. Dance. Celebrate. 🌊
Sudan in every bite 🇸🇩
Flavor + Culture 🔥
Nile Afternoon 06.14
Come hungry 👀

Bring your friends, your family, and your appetite—Nile Afternoon is back June 14th.
A celebration of Sudanese heritage through music, art, and unforgettable food.
From our kitchen to your heart—join us for a true Sudanese experience. Z zoul cafe is so happy to be hosting folktales from Sudan by Hana Baba and some traditional dances by shabbal

The Nile flows again… 🌊 with music, dance, storytelling—and the rich flavors of Sudan 🇸🇩✨ Nile Afternoon – June 14thFrom...
06/06/2026

The Nile flows again… 🌊 with music, dance, storytelling—and the rich flavors of Sudan 🇸🇩✨ Nile Afternoon – June 14th
From Khartoum to San Francisco—culture, rhythm, and authentic Sudanese food all in one unforgettable afternoon.
Come taste Sudan 🇸🇩 and feel the vibe on June 14th
Where stories, drums, and Sudanese flavors meet. welcome to the Nile.
This time, More flavor, more rhythm, and more culture.

Come hungry. Leave inspired. Sudanese flavors + live culture 🌿🔥”
Taste Sudan 🇸🇩—home-cooked tradition, right here at Z Zoul Cafe.
Every dish tells a story… come experience it at Nile Afternoon.
Spices, stories, and soul—Sudanese cuisine like you’ve never had before.
An afternoon by the Nile—with plates full of culture 🍽️✨

The energy was real… and so were the flavors 🔥 Round 3– June 14th
From the dance floor to the plate—this is Sudan 🇸🇩❤️
If you loved the food last time… just wait 👀
Moments, flavors, and memories from before now we do it again but 3 times better.
Good vibes. Great people. Incredible food. Let’s run it back.

Eat. Dance. Celebrate. 🌊
Sudan in every bite 🇸🇩
Flavor + Culture 🔥
Nile Afternoon 06.14
Come hungry 👀

Bring your friends, your family, and your appetite—Nile Afternoon is back June 14th.
A celebration of Sudanese heritage through music, art, and unforgettable food.
From our kitchen to your heart—join us for a true Sudanese experience. Come join us for brunch Sunday June 14th at Z zoul cafe for a wonderful meal and a fun time see you soon 😉

Z Zoul Cafe — the only Sudanese restaurant in the Bay Area — has been recognized among the top restaurants in the Tender...
05/21/2026

Z Zoul Cafe — the only Sudanese restaurant in the Bay Area — has been recognized among the top restaurants in the Tenderloin district based on recent Google community rankings and reviews.

This achievement is not just about food; it’s about culture, family, hard work, and representing Sudan with pride here in San Francisco. From day one, our mission has been to create a place where everyone feels at home, enjoys authentic Sudanese cuisine, and experiences the warmth of our hospitality.

To every customer, friend, team member, and supporter who stood with us through this journey: thank you for being part of the Zoul family. This success belongs to all of us.

We are just getting started… let’s Gooooo! 🔥❤️🇸🇩

05/04/2026

SAVE THE DATE.

Nile Afternoons returns to Z Zoul Cafe, the Bay Area’s only Sudanese restaurant, on SUNDAY, MAY 10TH from 2-5 PM.

From Khartoum to San Francisco-immerse yourself in an afternoon of culture, rhythm, and authentic Sudanese flavors. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated family-style menu , where every dish tells a story.

We invite YOU to join us in celebrating Sudanese heritage through music, art, storytelling and home-cooked flavors.

SAVE THE DATE. Nile Afternoon returns to Z Zoul Cafe, the Bay Area’s only Sudanese restaurant, on SUNDAY, MAY 10TH from ...
05/01/2026

SAVE THE DATE. Nile Afternoon returns to Z Zoul Cafe, the Bay Area’s only Sudanese restaurant, on SUNDAY, MAY 10TH from 2-5 PM.

From Khartoum to San Francisco-immerse yourself in an afternoon of culture, rhythm, and authentic Sudanese flavors. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated family-style menu , where every dish tells a story.

We invite YOU to join us in celebrating Sudanese heritage through music, art, storytelling and home-cooked flavors.

Sudanese Events at Z Zoul
04/22/2026

Sudanese Events at Z Zoul

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The Only Sudanese cuisine in the Bay Area
04/21/2026

The Only Sudanese cuisine in the Bay Area

04/18/2026

We are excited to announce the second event of our 2nd Sunday Nile Afternoons series at Z Zoul Cafe, Nile Nights on May 10th, 2026
Z Zoul Cafe is proud to be the only Sudanese cuisine restaurant in the Bay Area, located in San Francisco. Through these gatherings, our goal is to celebrate and highlight Sudanese culture while sharing the traditions, values, and sense of community that make Sudan so special.
One of the most important customs in Sudanese culture is hospitality. Sudan is known for bringing people together through food, conversation, music, and community, and we hope these events create a space where everyone feels welcome. Whether you are Sudanese, connected to the culture, or simply interested in learning more, we would love for you to join us.
Agenda:
Welcome and introductions
Sudanese food and refreshments
Cultural discussion and storytelling
Music and Cultural Dancing
Time to meet and engage with others
Come spend the afternoon with us as we celebrate Sudanese traditions, build community, and learn together.

Click here to reserve your spot: https://rsvp.link/0n8uh
We hope to see you there!

Z Zoul Cafe
295 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA # SF New Deal شبّال- Shabbal

Address

295 Eddy Street
San Francisco, CA
94102

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 9:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 9:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 9:30pm
Saturday 11:30am - 8:30pm

Telephone

+1 415-757-0187

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