There may not be an official brunch capital of America, but the locals here will make a strong case for the title.
Sourdough toast, Dungeness crab benedict, and fog-cooled patio mornings. Across San Francisco, brunch takes on a flavor and pace that you simply can't find in another city. The directory currently lists 71 brunch-friendly restaurants in the San Francisco, CA area, ranging from neighborhood diners and coffee bars to ambitious bistros that build elaborate weekend menus around seasonal ingredients.
What you order at brunch in San Francisco is shaped by what's grown nearby, who has cooked here for generations, and what newcomers have brought to the table. Locals here treat brunch as a small celebration: a way to mark the end of a long week, catch up with friends, or simply slow down and enjoy a meal that doesn't have to end on schedule.
Below you'll find a full alphabetical directory of brunch restaurants in San Francisco, with addresses, phone numbers, opening hours, and notes from the editorial team and local contributors. Use the cuisine breakdown to find a category that fits your morning — whether you want a classic American diner experience, a French pastry-and-coffee morning, a Mexican-style breakfast burrito, or a vegetarian-forward menu.
Each restaurant page includes more detail about the room, the menu, and what regulars recommend ordering. New listings are added every week, and corrections from local readers are always welcome — see the Submit page if you'd like to contribute.
By cuisine in San Francisco
- Cafe — 28 spots
- Coffee Shop — 22 spots
- American — 8 spots
- sandwich — 6 spots
- Breakfast — 4 spots
- coffee — 3 spots
- donut — 2 spots
- ice_cream — 2 spots
Full directory: 71 brunch restaurants in San Francisco
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All Stars
901 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA
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Andytown Coffee Roasters
3016 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Angel Cafe & Deli
700 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA
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Angelina's Cafe
6000 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Another Cafe
1191 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Arepas
3198 16th Street, San Francisco, CA
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Bazaar Cafe
San Francisco, CA
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Bite Me Sandwiches
701 Cole Street, San Francisco, CA
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Blue Bottle
San Francisco, CA
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Blue Bottle Coffee
199 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA
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Boudin
San Francisco, CA
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Brickhouse Cafe and Bar
San Francisco, CA
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Cafe Bello
2885 Diamond Street, San Francisco, CA
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Café de la Presse
352 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Cafe International
Haight Street, San Francisco, CA
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Cafe Réveille
201 Steiner Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Cafe St. Jorge
3438 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Cafe XO
1799 Church Street, San Francisco, CA
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Caffe Trieste
601 Vallejo Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Carlin's Cafe
298 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA
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Cavalli Cafe
1441 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA
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Chatz
1471 Arkansas Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Chatz Coffee
San Francisco, CA
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Chloe's Cafe
1399 Church Street, San Francisco, CA
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Coi
373 Broadway, San Francisco, CA
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Crepes Ooh La La
1220 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA
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Crostini & Java
899 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Cumaica Coffee
200 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
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DAMNFINE Coffee
4033 Judah Street, San Francisco, CA
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Donuts & Things
1549 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA
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Dynamo Donut & Coffee
2760 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Feng Cha
99 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
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Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Golden Island Cafe
1300 Noriega Street, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Greenhouse
329 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127
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Hard Rock Cafe
San Francisco, CA
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Hoang Dat
930 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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IHOP
200 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Il Parco
215 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94129
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Java Beach Cafe
1396 La Playa Street, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Kate's Kitchen
471 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
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La Boulange
San Francisco, CA
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La Stazione
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Lava Java
852 Stanyan Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Lovejoy's Tea Room
1351 Church Street, San Francisco, CA
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Mel's Drive-in
San Francisco, CA 94123
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Mel's Kitchen
1050 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA
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Mellis Cafe
Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA
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Moka Coffee
1605 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA
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Moulin Rouge Restaurant
887 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Muddy Waters
521 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA
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Noe Cafe
1299 Sanchez Street, San Francisco, CA
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Nosh Box
1116 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Outerlands
4001 Judah Street, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Palmyra Restaurant
700 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Peet's Coffee
3419 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Philz Coffee
4298 24th Street, San Francisco, CA
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Picnix Bistro
3872 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Pinecrest Diner
401 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA
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Radiator
San Francisco, CA
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Railroad Expresso Café
705 Monterey Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94127
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Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Squat & Gobble
2263 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Star Bagels
1475 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Starbucks
3595 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Taffi's Cafe
1748 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94131
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The Velo Rouge Cafe
798 Arguello Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Thinker's Cafe
San Francisco, CA
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U and I
1300 Dolores Street, San Francisco, CA
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Wooly Pig
2295 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Working Girls’ Cafe
122 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA