Cafés
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There are several cruises each weekend around the Bay, offering champagne brunches. Telephone 415 788 9100 for details.
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Café Claude The
owner actually bought Le Barbizon Café in Paris and shipped it over
piece by piece. That accounts for the authentic French feel of this
back-alley bistro-like spot near Union Square, where francophiles
rendezvous to imagine themselves on the Left Bank. The food, too, is
suitably Gallic.
Café Claude
Caffè Trieste A
North Beach landmark that must be experienced if you have any interest
whatsoever in this quarter’s colorful history – either from the literary
and artistic or the Italian points of view. It’s a really great place
for a cup of whatever warm liquid you favor, and to sit and
people-watch, or dip into one of the city’s free weekly papers .
Caffè Trieste
Dolores Park Café Across
the street from historic Mission Dolores, this funky neighborhood café
has it all – great views of Dolores Park, filling breakfast and lunch
fare, home-made smoothies, freshly baked pastries, and a cool spot to
people-watch in the heart of the Mission district. Don’t miss the live
music on Friday nights. 501 Dolores St 415 621 2936 Dis. access
South Park Café Overlooking
the small SoMa park favored by the younger, slacker digital set, you
can while away an hour or two just taking in the relaxed setting in the
knowledge that you’re in a certifiably hip locale. French food and
waiters support the Parisian illusion to the best of their ability. Brainwash Café,
bar, performance space, and, yes, laundromat, it’s got everything the
young apartment dwellers who live in this industrial SoMa neighborhood
need. Frequented by lesbians, gays, and straights – in short, typical
San Franciscans of the edgier sort. There’s also a menu composed of
solid international standards, such as a great cobb salad, tofu
stir-fry, and chicken quesadilla. 1122 Folsom St at 7th 415 861 3663 Dis. access
Brainwash
Atlas Café This
enclave features live acoustic music on Thursday night and Saturday
afternoon. Otherwise, it’s a cheap place to grab a bite. 3049 20th St at Alabama 415 648 1047 Dis. access
Café Flore Gay-central, this place, with patio seating and cozy indoor tables, is an institution . 2298 Market St at Noe 415 621 8579 Dis. access
Café Flore
Zuni Café Go for the legendary hamburger or the delectable brick oven-roasted chicken at this eatery, popular for three decades. 1658 Market St 415 552 2522 Closed Mon Dis. access
Blue Danube Popular with locals, this cozy café serves up great coffee, healthy smoothies, hearty sandwiches, and cool atmosphere. 306 Clement St 415 221 9041 Dis. access
Papa Toby’s Revolution Café and Artbar Regulars nurse micro-brewed beers or their favorite coffee, and indulge in great pastries. 3248 22nd St at Bartlett 415 642 0474
Top 10 Sunday Brunch Venues
Dottie’s True Blue Café A Tenderloin tradition – stand in line for the American breakfasts. 522 Jones St Dis. access Closed Tue
Sears Fine Foods A Union Square institution, noted for its silver-dollar pancakes . Ella’s Expect lines at this breakfast haven, specializing in chicken hash and banana pancakes. 500 Presidio Ave Dis. access
Mama’s on Washington Square The greatest French toast in town. 1701 Stockton St Dis. access
Miss Millie’s A favorite brunch venue with splendid fare, especially big cinnamon buns. It’s Tops Coffee Shop A classic diner – their flapjacks are famously good. Kelly’s Mission Rock Enjoy the old SoMa port while eating a variety of egg-based dishes. 817 China Basin Dis. access
Kate’s Kitchen Huge portions of breakfast specialties, including a “French Toast Orgy”. Chloe’s Café Banana, walnut or pecan pancakes. The Depot This café and bookstore is housed in an old train depot.
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