San Francisco takes brunch seriously—from legendary bakeries to farm-to-table spots. The Mission's taqueria culture means burritos count as brunch, and nobody will judge you.
SF Brunch Icons
Tartine Bakery
Bakery | Line famous
The morning bun and country bread are legendary. Lines wrap around the block. Worth it.
Foreign Cinema
American | Movies projected
Brunch with movies projected on the wall. One of SF's most romantic brunch spots.
Zuni Cafe
California | Roast chicken
The roast chicken is available at brunch. Classic SF dining at its finest.
Plow
American | Potrero Hill
Lemon ricotta pancakes are famous. Small space, big flavors, worth the wait.
By Neighborhood
The Mission
Diverse, casual
Tartine, La Taqueria (burritos), Foreign Cinema, Dolores Park picnic brunches.
Hayes Valley
Trendy, walkable
Rich Table, Souvla (Greek), b. patisserie, The Riddler (champagne bar).
North Beach
Italian, classic
Mama's (long lines), Cafe Zoetrope, Tony's Pizza (brunch pizza exists).
SF Brunch Tips
- Lines are real: Tartine, Mama's, Plow—expect to wait on weekends
- Microclimates: Dress in layers. Sunny Mission ≠foggy Outer Sunset
- Dim sum counts: Chinatown dim sum is a legitimate SF brunch
- Mission burritos: La Taqueria or El Farolito work as brunch
- Reservations help: Use Resy for Foreign Cinema, Zuni, etc.