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Best Breakfast San Francisco (SF)


Start your day off right by enjoying "the most important meal of the day" at one of these restaurants in San Francisco that serve up the best breakfast.

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Arlequin Cafe & Food To Go French
Quick Bite
384B Hayes St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-626-1211
Casual café with sandwiches, salads and more and a hidden garden patio. More...

Boulange de Cole French
Quick Bite
1000 Cole St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-242-2442
Sun-splashed corner café with sidewalk tables, steaming bowls of café au lait, flaky French pastries and Parisian-inspired sandwiches. More...

Boulange de Polk Café
Quick Bite
2308 Polk St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-345-1107
Cakes and baskets of flaky croissants line the wood counters of this casual neighborhood boulangerie. More...

Brenda's French Soul Food Creole
13/20
652 Polk St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-345-8100
This New Orleans-style eatery has turned a seedy street corner into a foodie destination for beignets, grits and epic french toast. More...

The Butler & The Chef French
13/20
155A South Park St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-896-2075
Charming French café serving up coffee, crêpes and croques to the working class. More...

Cafe de la Presse French
14/20
Dining Room at Cafe de la Presse, San Francisco, CA 352 Grant Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-398-2680
Hip downtown bistro serves authentic French classics to tourists, expats and locals. More...

Cafe du Soleil French
Quick Bite
200 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-934-8637
Sunny neighborhood café with excellent baked goods for breakfast and tasty sandwiches and salads for lunch. More...

Chloe's American
13/20
1399 Church St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-648-4116
Chloe's excels with the morning meal, from scrambled eggs to thick-cut french toast. More...

Chow American
13/20
215 Church St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-552-2469
Chow is a beloved spot known for affordable comfort food and some eclectic dishes as well. More...

Ella's American
13/20
500 Presidio Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-441-5669
Ella's promises neoclassical American cooking and delivers the goods---think meatloaf and chicken potpie---but the real draw is the popular weekend brunch. More...

Garden Court California
11/20
Sheraton Palace Hotel
2 New Montgomery St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-546-5010
This beloved local grande dame’s rarefied atmosphere turns brunch, tea or lunch into a very special occasion. More...

Grand Cafe French
13/20
Dining Room at Grand Cafe, San Francisco, CA Hotel Monaco
501 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-292-0101
French brasserie cuisine in a stylish and spacious restaurant that was previously a ballroom. More...

Il Fornaio Italian
13/20
Levi's Plaza
1265 Battery St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-986-0100
Casual Italian restaurant with a beautiful patio on Levi's Plaza. More...

Kate's Kitchen American
12/20
471 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-626-3984
Lower Haight locals line up at Kate's for large plates of Southern-influenced breakfast and lunch fare. More...

Mama's on Washington Square American
12/20
1701 Stockton St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-362-6421
Don't miss the banana-bread french toast or the generous omelets with the works at this very popular breakfast stop. More...

Mission Beach Cafe California
14/20
Dining Room at Mission Beach Cafe, San Francisco, CA 198 Guerrero St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-861-0198
Cozy neighborhood restaurant for seasonally progressive fare. More...

Park Chow American
12/20
1240 Ninth Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
415-665-9912
American comfort food rules at this homey Inner Sunset restaurant that's an easy walk from the de Young Museum. More...

Plow American
13/20
1299 18th St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-821-7569
Lovely neighborhood spot with soaring ceilings and striking views of the city serves up breakfast and lunch. More...

Rose's Cafe Italian
13/20
2298 Union St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-775-2200
Sup inside or out on upscale bistro fare at this café bathed in Union Street sunshine. More...

St. Francis Fountain Diner
12/20
Dining Room at St. Francis Fountain, San Francisco, CA 2801 24th St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-826-4200
San Francisco's oldest ice cream parlor doubles as a popular brunch spot. More...

Savor American
12/20
3913 24th St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-282-0344
A Noe Valley destination for breakfast, burgers, sandwiches and salads. If the sun is shining, eat on the patio. More...

Scala's Bistro French
14/20
Dining Room at Scala Sir Francis Drake Hotel
432 Powell St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-395-8555
A topnotch wine list and a creative cocktail program make this upscale Italian restaurant good for dinner or just drinks. More...

Show Dogs Sausages
Quick Bite
Dining Room at Show Dogs, San Francisco, CA 1020 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-558-9560
From the Foreign Cinema team, Show Dogs wins with house-made sausages, sandwiches, burgers and a handful of more elaborate entrées. More...

Tartine Bakery Bakery
Quick Bite
600 Guerrero St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-487-2600
Sophisticated corner café known for its baked goods, sandwiches, eternally crowded tables and long lines out the door. More...

Town's End Restaurant American
13/20
2 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-512-0749
Enjoy the view of the Embarcadero. More...

Zazie French
12/20
941 Cole St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-564-5332
Casual French restaurant with the perfect setting for a sunny brunch. More...

EAST BAY

Aunt Mary's Cafe American
13/20
4307 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
510-601-9227
Southern-inspired breakfast, brunch and lunch in a roomy-yet-homey neighborhood space. More...

Bette's Oceanview Diner Diner
13/20
1807 Fourth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
510-644-3230
The "oceanview" is a misnomer, but Bette's is still a good spot for a slow morning of pancakes and satisfying omelets. More...

Cafe Fanny French
12/20
1603 San Pablo Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
510-524-5447
Quality ingredients have been culled from the best purveyors in the Bay Area for stand-up, to-go bites of Chez Panisse quality. More...

Chow American
13/20
La Fiesta Square
53 Lafayette Cir.
Lafayette, CA 94549
925-962-2469
This location of Chow shares its menu and style with the two San Francisco branches. More...

Fat Apples Restaurant & Bakery American
12/20
1346 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94709
510-526-2260
Baked goods and comfort classics at this family-friendly Berkeley institution. More...

Guerilla Cafe Coffeehouse
Quick Bite
1620 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94709
510-845-2233
This funky coffeehouse is pure Berkeley, with its local ingredients, small-batch roasted coffee and art-adorned walls. More...

La Note French
13/20
2377 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-843-1535
La Note is a breath of Provence in the middle of downtown Berkeley. More...

Oliveto Cafe Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Oliveto Cafe, Oakland, CA Rockridge Market Hall
5655 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
510-547-5356
A neighborhood café inspired by the home kitchens, bakeries and farms of Italy. More...

Raphael's Shutter Cafe American
12/20
10064 San Pablo Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
510-525-4227
El Cerrito institution brimming with old-fashioned goodness, owned and operated by one man since 1979. More...

Rick & Ann's American
13/20
2922 Domingo Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
510-649-8538
Quality comfort food and efficient, friendly service distinguish this Berkeley restaurant. More...

Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe American
13/20
4081 Hollis St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
510-594-1221
Fun, punk diner known for satisfying, down-home cuisine; co-owners include a member of Green Day. More...

The Sunny Side Cafe American
Quick Bite
Dining Room at The Sunny Side Cafe, Albany, CA 1499 Solano Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
510-527-5383
Hefty portions of hearty breakfast and lunch fare, crafted with eco-sensibilities in mind. More...

Venus California
13/20
2327 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-540-5950
Organic, sustainable and nourishing cuisine at a relaxed neighborhood restaurant. More...

PENINSULA

Buck's of Woodside American
12/20
Dining Room at Buck 3062 Woodside Rd.
Woodside, CA 94062
650-851-8010
Join the multimillionaire venture capitalist crowd for some buckwheat pancakes at this true Silicon Valley institution. More...

Duarte's Tavern American
12/20
202 Stage Rd.
Pescadero, CA 94060
650-879-0464
Artichokes are served steamed with garlic mayonnaise, in omelets, or in a delicious cream soup. More...

Il Fornaio Italian
13/20
520 Cowper St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-853-3888
For upscale Italian cuisine and weekend brunch in downtown Palo Alto. More...

Joanie's Cafe Breakfast
Quick Bite
447 S. California Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650-326-6505
A neighborly spot beloved by locals for its friendly service and unfussy breakfast fare. More...

Navio California
15/20
Dining Room at Navio, Half Moon Bay, CA The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
One Miramontes Pt. Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650-712-7040
The Ritz-Carlton's fine-dining restaurant showcases local produce and fresh seafood. More...

Quattro Restaurant & Bar Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Quattro Restaurant & Bar, East Palo Alto, CA Four Seasons Hotel
2050 University Ave.
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650-470-2889
Quattro’s contemporary Italian fare presents sophisticated flavors with a fresh and rustic edge. More...

 

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