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EXPLORE LOCAL AREA | | | | | | | Absinthe Brasserie and Bar398 Hayes St
San Francisco,
CA
94102
415-551-1590 | | | | | Description: HAYES VALLEY. Absinthe recalls the days of Dorothy Parker and her circle of witty, sardonic critics. Along with dicing celebrities, they took great pleasure in good food and drink. Plenty of both can be found here, and weekend brunch is especially delightful. Champagne and wines balance the cuisine, which includes cold seafood platters, imported French cheeses, and coq au vin. A tasty caesar salad and a risotto with fava beans, basil, and parmesan are also great options. To sum up absolutely faultless!
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| 2953 Baker St
San Francisco,
CA
94123
415-931-1475 | | | | | Description: COW HOLLOW. Don't be taken aback if the lively owner of this cozy brunch spot hails you from the street, inviting you into the comfortable neighborhood bistro. Expertly prepared food is a mainstay, and pastries (like raspberry and apple turnovers) almost always sell out. Still, you can make the most of omelets, baguette sandwiches, eggs Benedict, goat cheese salad, pasta, and desserts. Prices are surprisingly affordable, which is always a nice perk.
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| 1075 California St
Nob Hill,
CA
94108
415-771-1140 | | | | | Description: NOB HILL. The Big 4 takes its name from four, well-known, 19th-century railroad tycoons, and the restaurant's decor is adorned with memorabilia from the era. Pan-seared Dungeness crab cakes, brioche French toast, steak and eggs, and Cobb salad are among the champagne brunch offerings that you'll find. Soups, fresh fruit, juices, and a variety of other dishes round out the tantalizing New American fare.
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| 500 Presidio Ave
San Francisco,
CA
94115
415-441-5669 | | | | | Description: PACIFIC HEIGHTS. Brunch at Ella's is a fantastic experience, thanks largely to wonderful American cuisine and a menu that changes weekly. The casual dining room is usually crowded, and brunch can often demand a wait, so don't come famished. The pancakes and pastries will still be around. Inside, an open kitchen showcases preparation, and large windows afford great people-watching opportunities. All breads are homemade, and the aromas alone will have you coming back time and again.
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| 471 Haight St
San Francisco,
CA
94117
415-626-3984 | | | | | Description: LOWER HAIGHT. This down-to-earth restaurant has folks lining up for brunch and breakfast favorites and most especially out-of-this-world ginger-peach pancakes. Biscuits and gravy and hushpuppies add a bit of Southern comfort to early morning fare, and egg dishes hint at the menu's classics. In fact, Kate's great food can satisfy even the pickiest diner.
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| 1710 Mission St
San Francisco,
CA
94103
415-864-5585 | | | | | Description: MISSION DISTRICT. An airy, brick-walled space, a talented chef, and cool, DJ-spun tunes conspire to make Levende Lounge a classy spot on Sunday mornings. The leisurely event is gaining recognition thanks to dishes that allow you to customize flavors and heartiness. Eggs benedict, for instance, offers a choice of bread, your preferred variation of hollandaise, and the option to add meats, cheeses, vegetables, and even crab cakes. You can also try stuffed French toast, buttermilk pancakes, made-to-order omelets, and biscuits and gravy. An added perk is the Bloody Mary bar, which invites diners to concoct their own recipe for the perfect midday cocktail. An eminently pleasant experience.
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| Town's End Restaurant and Bakery2 Townsend St
San Francisco,
CA
94107
415-512-0749 | | | | | Description: EMBARCADERO. This friendly restaurant, located at the Embarcadero, is just two blocks from the "New" Giants Stadium and offers great bay views. Brunch is a near-perfect experience, according to regulars. Baskets of home-baked breads, smoked mozzarella frittata, crab cakes, and oatmeal pancakes studded with nuts and fruit are constant favorites. Although the wait can be long (other folks know about Town's End's appeal too!), brunch is well worth the delay.
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| 2814 19th St
San Francisco,
CA
94110
415-821-4608 | | | | | Description: MISSION DISTRICT. Set pleasantly away from San Francisco's main restaurant drags, Universal is a small culinary treasure. Expansive front windows, an open kitchen, and a slight industrial appeal lend an unpretentious air, and patrons can't say enough good things about the amazing food. The chef-owner looks to seasonal ingredients for inspiration, and weekend brunch includes scrambled eggs with spinach and white cheddar, braised oxtails with fried eggs and spicy greens, and housemade granola with fresh fruit. Salads, sandwiches, sweets and fruit-infused drinks further bolster its allure.
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| 2223 Market St
San Francisco,
CA
94114
415-431-0692 | | | | | Description: THE CASTRO. This hip, stylish restaurant boasts an American menu, colored with Asian and Mediterranean influences. Dinner's savory dishes and wonderful flavor are repeated at 2223's Sunday brunch. Try grilled salmon or tomato napolean salad for a hint of the goodness, and continue with lemon-buttermilk pancakes, eggs with home fries and brioche, southern-fried chicken salad, or a savory bread pudding crafted with goat cheese, roasted mushrooms, and prosciutto.
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| 3296 22nd St
San Francisco,
CA
94110
415-824-4088 | | | | | Description: MISSION DISTRICT. If you're looking for a brunch with chafing dishes, a string quartet, and starched linens, you won't find it here. But, if you want classic Mission character, complete with tattooed servers and diner atmosphere, Boogaloo's proves ideal. Weekend lines are standard, but you'll be served coffee while you wait, and once seated, you'll be hard-pressed to choose among scrambles, home fries, soy beef hash, huevos rancheros, eggs benedict, and more. Mimosas and plantain cake are also much-requested. People-watching opportunities are sublime, and overheard conversations are priceless.
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