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San Francisco / A Local's Guide to Brunch
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items A local's guide to the ultimate brunch in San Francisco. Whether you've got a hankering for a boozy brunch or dim sum, I've got you covered.
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Boozy Brunch
Bougie Brunch
Café Brunch
Dim Sum
Restaurant Style
Boozy Brunch
Cocktails and brunch are a marriage made in heaven.
Cocktails and brunch with a view...need I say more?!
Pro Tip: Bring your friends! Reservations are accepted for parties of 6+
Pro Tip: Bring your friends! Reservations are accepted for parties of 6+
620 Jones
Bottomless mimosas for the table & millionaires' bacon! Pro Tip: Reservations are accepted on weekdays.
Kitchen Story
Millionaires' bacon - just eat it! Bottomless mimosas for the table. Pro Tip: Bring your patience and a snack, the line is long but worth it!
Sweet Maple
Bougie Brunch
Feeling a little fancy? Reserve your spot at one of these must-visit places.
Reimagined Moroccan dishes and craft cocktails!
Aziza
Spruce is a true classic. Their brunch menu is a set menu with a choice of a first course and an entree.
Pro Tip: Make a reservation and don't forget the caviar service.
Pro Tip: Make a reservation and don't forget the caviar service.
Spruce
Villon is located in the Proper Hotel and offers Californian cuisine with seasonal vegetables and local ingredients. Brunch is a set menu and they offer classic cocktails with a twist.
Villon
Another classic! The dark wood and leather transport you back in time. The dishes are timeless, and the cocktails never disappoint. Their brunch menu is relatively robust with something for everyone.
Pro Tip: Make a reservation and try not to eat too many popovers.
Pro Tip: Make a reservation and try not to eat too many popovers.
Wayfare Tavern
Café Brunch
A mix of grab-and-go and dine-in experiences.
Time to fuel up! Enjoy a cult favourite, the "Special Breakfast Sandwich" and some beignets. Pro Tip: Order online if you're not into standing in a queue.
Devil's Teeth Baking Company
Cinderella is a weekend stable. Great coffee paired with a yummy brunch consisting of American and Russian dishes. The queue can get pretty busy, but it's well worth the wait. My go-to dish is the Blinchiki with/ Mushrooms.
Pro tip: In a hurry, order online and enjoy it picnic style in Golden Gate Park.
Pro tip: In a hurry, order online and enjoy it picnic style in Golden Gate Park.
Cinderella Bakery & Cafe
A Scandinavian-inspired eatery complete with Cardamom buns, Cinnamon buns, porridges, make-your-own brunch boards, and more. They don't accept reservations, but with both indoor & outdoor seating spots open up quickly. This place doesn't disappoi...
Pro Tip: Pre-order your pastries to avoid missing out!
Pro Tip: Pre-order your pastries to avoid missing out!
Kantine
Cute French bistro serving classic French pastries, crepes, sandwiches, and more. They even sell frozen take-and-bake pastries when you can't get enough of a good thing.
Pro Tip: Two locations in San Francisco. Order online and picnic in one of our many parks.
Pro Tip: Two locations in San Francisco. Order online and picnic in one of our many parks.
Le Marais Bakery
A thoughtful selection of coffee and viennoiserie, sophisticated French pâtés, and terrines in a French-inspired market/cafe. Maison Nico is pretty popular with limited seating. I recommend arriving early if you want to dine in.
Pro Tip: In a hurry, take it to go and enjoy it picnic style in Washington Square Park. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
Pro Tip: In a hurry, take it to go and enjoy it picnic style in Washington Square Park. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
Maison Nico
A French patisserie & cafe offering an extensive range of house-made delights, freshly baked pastries, bread, ice cream, and chocolates, along with barista service and a selection of wines available on tap. There's even a small market with olive ...
Pro Tip: Order the trio, three bite-sized entremets, to share...or not.
Pro Tip: Order the trio, three bite-sized entremets, to share...or not.
ONE65 Patisserie & Boutique
Great atmosphere with delicious in-season eats. They offer "All-day breakfast" and a variety of tartines, quiches, and soups. Reservations are not accepted.
Pro Tip: Order online and make it a picnic.
Pro Tip: Order online and make it a picnic.
Tartine Manufactory
Dim Sum
Did you know San Francisco's Chinatown is the largest and oldest Chinatown in North America and the largest outside of Asia?
Fancy all-day dim sum & hot pot. Attentive service, contemporary ambiance, and exceptional food. It can get a little busy during peak hours with wait times of 45 minutes, so be sure to make a reservation.
Pro Tip: Try the Peking duck with bao. Make time to spend the day exploring the Richmond District. See my guide.
Pro Tip: Try the Peking duck with bao. Make time to spend the day exploring the Richmond District. See my guide.
Dragon Beaux
A fresh take on authentic Cantonese dining near Ghirardelli Square. Think elevated dim sum, seafood, and cocktails! Reservations are available through Tock.
Pro Tip: Enjoy a walk with views of the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge before or after brunch.
Pro Tip: Enjoy a walk with views of the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge before or after brunch.
Palette Tea House
An oldie, but a very goodie! It can be a little pricey, but hey, it's San Francisco. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, and they accept reservations. If you can't get a reservation, arrive by 11 AM, and you'll most likely get a spot quickly.
Pro Tip: Order the Xiao long bao (soup dumpling)
Pro Tip: Order the Xiao long bao (soup dumpling)
Yank Sing
Restaurant Style
Prefer a restaurant-style brunch? These places are favourites among us locals.
Contemporary Filipino-Californian brunch dishes. Reservations recommended.
Pro Tip: Parking is nonexistent. Ride share it!
Pro Tip: Parking is nonexistent. Ride share it!
Abacá
From the owner of Burma Superstar, B Star offers tasty brunch dishes. They accept reservations and also have a virtual waitlist you can join in advance.
Pro Tip: On Sundays, Clement Street hosts a farmers' market. Parking is a challenge, so walk it, bus it, or ride share.
Pro Tip: On Sundays, Clement Street hosts a farmers' market. Parking is a challenge, so walk it, bus it, or ride share.
B Star
The perfect way to enjoy a Sunday. A wide variety of dishes and cocktails in a lovely setting.
Pro Tip: Make a reservation and hit up Dolores Park after.
Pro Tip: Make a reservation and hit up Dolores Park after.
Foreign Cinema
2022 MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand recipient. An innovative menu in a fun & charming setting.
Pro Tip: Make a reservation and be sure to call if you're running late, as they have a 15-minute grace period.
Pro Tip: Make a reservation and be sure to call if you're running late, as they have a 15-minute grace period.
Hilda and Jesse
Delicious Turkish brunch in the Richmond district.
Pro Tip: Join the queue on Yelp and bring a jacket, as the patio can get a little chilly.
Pro Tip: Join the queue on Yelp and bring a jacket, as the patio can get a little chilly.
Lokma
An underrated but delicious spot for unpretentious eats.
Pro Tip: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Pro Tip: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Mymy
Traditional Mexican cooking technique paired with bold flavours. Inspiring & flavourful dishes. Reservations are available for parties of 6 or more.
Pro Tip: Join their online waitlist and specify your table preference. Make time to explore the vintage shops on Haight Street.
Pro Tip: Join their online waitlist and specify your table preference. Make time to explore the vintage shops on Haight Street.
Otra
Sooooo good! The ambiance and food are well worth the wait. The queue can get a bit long, but if you are patient and don't mind taking a stroll, it's worth it.
Pro Tip: Bundle up as it gets a little chilly in this neighbourhood. Grab a coffee and take a little walk while you wait.
Pro Tip: Bundle up as it gets a little chilly in this neighbourhood. Grab a coffee and take a little walk while you wait.
Outerlands
The perfect weekend brunch spot with comforting dishes to warm the soul.
Pro Tip: Try a michelada with your brunch—the perfect spicy treat.
Pro Tip: Try a michelada with your brunch—the perfect spicy treat.
San Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
Charming diner-ish style interior with delicious food.
Pro Tip: The wait can be really long. I highly recommend coming for breakfast (right when they open) unless you're keen on waiting.
Pro Tip: The wait can be really long. I highly recommend coming for breakfast (right when they open) unless you're keen on waiting.
Plow
Southern classics in a cozy setting. The Front Porch accepts reservations.
Pro Tip: Burn some calories at Bernal Heights Park before or after brunch.
Pro Tip: Burn some calories at Bernal Heights Park before or after brunch.
The Front Porch
Classic brunch items are "tip-free". Zazies never disappoints. The queue can be long.
Pro Tip: Leave your name and explore the neighbourhood while you wait. Coffee options are a few doors down.
Pro Tip: Leave your name and explore the neighbourhood while you wait. Coffee options are a few doors down.
Zazie