How have I not know of this place before??? I've aimlessly (and negligently!) passed by this lovable culinary resto for years on my way to hair appointments, chinese/thai dinners, and meaningless perusing and shopping at Kamei. Finally came upon this place after yelp search for post-work breakfast joints. Had the ham and bacon benedict which was delicious and the potatoes were OMG. I usually pass on potatoes to reduce bland carb intake, but these looked too delicious and I was pleasantly satisfied. So well seasoned!! My neighbor's waffles with berries looked off the charts good, I had to stop myself from doing the unthinkable and swipe a bite. Mugs are cute, bought one for $10 =). read more

Good breakfast menu. Liked my omelette with fresh pico. Wife had a chicken sando that was killer read more

This diner is amazing. Homemade creme on waffles, incredible huevos rancheros with hefty avocado. Mimosas in carafes...need I say more. read more

Eats - Tri Tip Beef Salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing. - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Honest good home food, charming and sweet are the first things I think of when I think of Eats. My favorite would have to be the Waffle Bacon, although from samples I can sufficiently say that I doubt you'll be disappointed. Be prepared for a wait though, and a bursting belly. read more

a somewhat decent place to get your breakfast on (comparable to Hamburger Haven, only not as cramped)...definitely get the ricotta pancakes...soft and tender, no need for syrup. and if you're really hungry, you better get two orders of them, i did. it's a small place but you get lots of attention, especially when it comes to getting your coffee cup refilled. i wish they did a remodel or got better forks (mine was really worn and rusted, had to ask for another one). read more

So here's the deal. SF doesn't really have a lot of breakfast places. I can think of like 4. I'm sure there's more than 4. But Eat's was kinda in my old neighborhood. They have any kind of scramble I want and really really good french toast. Parking is decent. Waiting sucks, but I always expect it. They have diet coke. And water. Two things I love when I'm hungover. So... when Q's line is longer and you find a spot closer to Eats and you look really really hungover and don't feel like standing around all the 'hungover' and showered Q people, come to Eats. They have lots of egg dishes and some other stuff. They are quick once you're in there. They almost always serve food in order of who ordered it. So if you are the only starving one, order first. It'll take about 2-3 minutes for the waitress to carry the rest of the plates out to your table. The place is dingy inside but the bathroom is decent. Don't be scared to eat their food because they can't decorate. read more

For a Sunday brunch, expect the wait to be half an hour or so, but the boyfriend and I were lucky, the weather was beautiful outside, so the wait went by quickly. It was our first time at Eats and the bf was pretty much set on the ham and eggs benedict, while I kept debating over a scramble or the chicken & waffles. Our waitress was ever so patient as I first went with scramble, then quickly changed my mind, and then I went on right ahead to ask her for a recommendation. She suggested the chicken & waffle EVER SO NICELY and I docilely complied. When the gigantic plate of fried chicken topped with gravy and mushroom & two thick slices of waffles came out, I knew it was going to last me for the day. It was extremely delicious, I especially loved the mushroom and gravy, it was a delightful twist to the traditional fried chicken. The benedict wasn't all too impressive, but the garlic house potatoes (with actual cloves of garlic) took my boyfriend's breath away. Overall, Eats was a good dining experience, the waitress was super nice and helpful, definitely a must try breakfast/ brunch joint. read more

Food was really bad. I didn't know anyone can make pancakes that bad and the syrup was so sour which was a bummer because I thought it was gonna save it lol. The potatoes were old and crunchy. My sisters iced coffee was just milk, no one came back to ask how to food was or if we needed anything. The only thing that was pleasant was the hostess. read more

I am fighting every urge in me that wants to write this review as a LOLCat. I go to Eats every couple of months, usually with friends. Unless you hit some sort of sweet spot either late in their hours or very early in the morning, before most people roll out of bed, be prepared for an inordinately long wait. The staff do their best to keep the list moving, but that's one of the things that's most frustrating about eating here. Everything else is copacetic. Coffee is Equator brew, really good actually. The polenta scramble is unusual and zesty. Their chicken and waffle is also a nice update to the old classic. And they have waffles with bacon cooked into them. I can haz bacon. Dammit. read more

I am SO SAD that Eats is no longer going to be open when I need my brunch on Saturday after a long night of drinking. I was introduced to Eats by my friends who live in Inner Richmond, and let me tell you, their food is amazing. It's like mom's cooking when you were a little kid. I always got their corned beef hash and eggs combo, with coffee and the food was to die for. Seriously. And then, they showed me their Ricotta pancakes, and it was the most delicious pancake I've ever had in my life. EVER. I'm so sad this place got bought out (or so I heard) by Burma. It's not like Burma doesn't already have 2 restaurants on the same block... I will surely miss you Eats. read more

Great breakfast place, with the farmers market just outside on Sundays. Fruit with pancakes/waffles look delicious and fresh. Chili is amazing!! Can't wait to come back and try lunch! read more

Well... I LOVED the old eats, so I might be biased. Here is what I loved about the old place (would have gotten more stars) -small, but incredibly efficient staff that cooks, serves and hosted in perfect unison and with seemingly little stress -RICOTTA PANCAKES! Those were friggen amazing -sour dough french toast (YUM) -HUGE omelets that left no avocado lacking -cozy, non-pretentious feel THE NEW PLACE -nicer looking -SMALLER PORTIONS, beautifully presented, but NOT AS YUMMY! - We were 2, so they wanted us to sit at the bar?? No tables for 2 tops? They gave us one after we raised an eyebrow -NO FRIGGEN RICOTTA PANCAKES! WTF! Why buy a place, keep the name and not take the BEST RECIPE?? -Huge, stressed out staff, so many of them they seemed to be swarming at all times, but not as organized and laid back as the old staff -Coffee is better at the new place. Score 1 point -WAY HIGHER PRICES FOR LESS FOOD (we used to spend $21.00 for a shared omelet and ricotta pancakes (did I mention they were my fave?) and 2 coffees... today I spent $29.00 and left with a "BLAH" feeling about the experience. In closing: The food is prettier and the place is prettier now... but what they got in looks, they lack in taste and service. It's in my hood, so I will consider returning...if perhaps... THE FRIGGEN RICOTTA PANCAKES RETURN! read more

Some things are just not meant to be. The first time we tried to go to Eats, we found parking, only to find it closed with no explanation. The second time there was no parking and a large crowd outside so we went to Park Chow instead. Today, we were determined to give this place a try only to be sorely disappointed. Here are the reasons why Eats lost 3 stars: Coffee: not great, required lots of sugar, and table was out of cream when we got there Menu: I love brunch, but nothing really stuck out to be as an "omg, I want to try!" - No french toast on menu - Garden scramble: there was an herb in this dish that I didn't like - Breakfast suite: hardly a "suite" (small portions and the presentation was not at all appetizing) Service: One of my pet peeves is when you sit down/order before another table and get served after...After waiting in line for a long time, it rubbed me the wrong way to see a table that got seated after us get their food first. To add insult to injury the food took a REALLY long time. - Menu said you get a choice of toast and the waitress was about to walk away without giving me a choice! When I asked, the only three options were: mutli-grain, rye, or sourdough. (Limited much?) - There are 3 types of hot sauce on the table (awesome!) but NO JAM. One of the best things about brunch is having amazing jam with your toast. Decor/set up: this place was remodeled?! Seriously? The place still seemed old-style. Okay, I get it if you're going for the homey feel...but the use of space is not efficient and not comfortable. Alas, better that I know now than later. Some things are not meant to be and I will not be returning. read more

I went to Eats not because its got great reviews on Yelp, but because its near where I live and whenever I walk past it, it always looked so inviting and cute. I went on Friday morning to have breakfast with my friend. We knew that under the old management their ricotta pancake was quite popular, however, it is no longer on the menu. The two of us had: Coffee One pancake Ham & Tomato Egg's Benedict Fried Egg Sandwich The atmosphere of Eats is very welcoming and inviting. It seemed homey yet at the same time clean and contemporary. We sat at the counter and could watch the cooks prepare our food. The waiters were also very attentive, as the minute we sat down the coffee waiter came with the coffee. However, the coffee from Eats were very watery and run down. I am not a big coffee drinker and even I thought it tasted really bland. Next came our breakfast. The eggs Benedict was okay. Granted, i really liked it when I had it, but the next day we went to Mel's Drive In and I ordered eggs Benedict again, and I'd say the two were comparable. Mel's eggs Benedict was just your normal eggs Benedict, but Eats added the twist of tomato. So the tomato actually made the egg Benedict less heavy and more refreshing. However, the hollandaise sauce that Eats used with it, which is a bit spicy, completely negated the taste/effect of the tomato. So at the end, its just comparable to a normal Mel's eggs Benedict. The pancake, oh the pancake. Firstly, it was HUGE. Second, it was THICK. Third, it was surprisingly GOOD. I am always hesitant to order pancakes. I can honestly say I've never had a good tasting pancake my whole life, yet I continue to be tempted in ordering pancakes whenever i see it on the menu. Pancake, the concept to me is so attractive. To me, it should be a cake, that is flat, with the right amount of buttery sweetness, moist, light and fluffy texture as one would want in a cake. Whether it be a gourmet restaurant, popular brunch spot, IHOP or pancake mix, I've never had a pancake where i go "Yes, this is how a pancake should taste" in my head. So "pancake" was always a very vague and elusive food item to me. Eats' pancake, is now what I would call a pancake. It was served w/ powder sugar and butter. I was really skeptical, after being disappointed many many times. Then I ate it. The powdered sugar gave the right amount of sweetness, just when you think its an ordinary-sweet-and-too-sweet pancake, the butter kicks in and u get a hint of the salty butter. Then as you are eating the pancake, you wait for that ultimate let down - when the pancake gets soggy and breaks apart in your mouth, and instead of a pancake its now simply batter that is sticking to the roof of your mouth or your teeth. To me its felt like mixing the pancake batter in my mouth... not a texture I enjoyed. (was this too descriptive?) That didn't happen with Eats. You can sorta chew on it, savor the taste and texture before swallowing. While I was so-so with my eggs Benedict but loving the pancake, my friend would not shut up about how good his fried egg sandwich was (which worked to my advantage cause then I get to eat more of the pancake that we were suppose to share). The fried egg sandwich was a mess to eat alright, since the egg yolk ran all over the place. But boy did that guy LOVED Eats' fried egg sandwich. If guys can 'gush' I'd say he was gushing! He took pictures of the sandwich untouched, then took pictures of the sandwich in his hand, then took pictures of the sandwich with egg yolk running. He just LOVED that sandwich. All in all, I'd say Eats surpassed my expectation and definitely did a number on my friend. read more

The morning after my Tahoe snowboarding trip I figured would be the best day to start my Chicken and Challenge. I called my best friend David to have breakfast with me before we worked a 1 pm that day. I told him that we'd share the massive concoction because I knew if I were to finish it alone, work would be filled with me in food coma. We enter the building on the corner of 1st ave and Clement with the red awning that said EATS. I had been there once before on a first date and of course David and I sit in the exact same place. I also so that this Eats also has a Waffle Bacon, where the waffle is made with slices of bacon in it. Of course I thought it would be a genius Idea to order the Chicken and waffles with a bacon waffle substitition and 20 mintues later and our food wasn't out she comes out with the bad news. Either I wait till they fix the waffle maker to get the bacon in it or I get a regular waffle and eat now. Of course I eat now. -I feel that it was fate telling me to NOT mess with the menu and just order as is. In my research to find the best Chicken and Waffles joint in the Bay Area I compiled a list of all the places and what the menu description was. LINK: http://www.teepzcorpuz.com/teepz/Contact_files/Chickenandwaffles2011.pdf EATS 50 Clement Street St Tue-Sun 8am-3pm "All Natural Chicken & Homemade Buttermilk Waffle panko crusted fried chicken breast topped with a mushroom medley gravy served with homemade buttermilk waffles topped with honey butter 11.95" REVIEW: Besides that fact that the order came super hot and burned the roof of my mouth, the panko crusted fried chicken topped with the mushroom medley gravy was super delicious. It topped off the ultimate sweet and savory aspect. People eat their chicken and waffles separately, but I eat it on top of each other. As I cut through the tender fried chicken on top of the fluffy yet crispy belgium waffle two friendly women talked to me about my dish. As I raved about the concept of Chicken and waffles, she talked about her experience in LA with Roscoes a long time ago. I explained how I only like belgium waffle and no skinny waffles and insisted for her to order Chicken and Waffles herself. The best part of dish was the mushroom gravy, I never thought to add another piece to this crazy dish but it worked great. When I ran out of gravy and waffle and all I had was fried chicken, I had to order another waffle. So I used their house maple and shared the rest with David. Over-all I was very impressed with EATS on Clement. The service and atmosphere was great and the Chicken and Waffles were something else. I wonder: will every place I go to, will I run out of waffle and have a ton of fried chicken left over? till next time-enjoy theses pictures follow me on @teepzchallenge and like me on Facebook read more

Eats is slowly becoming one of my favorite brunch spots in the city.....primarily because it's right in my hood! I only come on the weekdays to avoid the crazy weekend lines. My favorites so far are probably the BAT (bacon, avocado, tomato) scramble and the spinach and roasted mushroom benedict....yum yum! The food is tasty, they give generous portions, wonderful attentive staff, and a warm vibe. Not too shabby, Eats. read more

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Only giving it 2-stars for now based solely on the chicken and waffles. The chicken was a little dry, breaded nicely but lacked seasoning. Added my own salt and pepper and it was much better. Comes with a mushroom gravy, meh. The waffles were ok, nothing to write home about. Two small waffles, with honey butter. There are a lot of other places that have better chicken and waffles. I think next time there I'll try the breakfast dishes. I saw other people eating and it looked a lot better. Maybe I can increase my rating. read more

Went for brunch on Sunday. Didn't get there until about noon and was sat within about 20 minutes. I got the Huevos Rancheros and my friend got the kale salad. The huevos rancheros were good, although I would have liked/preferred black beans (ugh, who's this picky chick writing the review...i know...). I felt that it was a little overpriced for what you got, although it was filling. The beans were mostly sauce, so it felt like the dish was made cheaper than it should have been. Otherwise service was nice. I may be back at some point, but I'm not going to be running around telling everyone to get there ASAP. read more

Great breakfast spot with first tier ingredients. I had a delicious, perfectly prepared Farmer's omelette with whole grain bread. My daughter had huevos rancheros and a delicious pancake. My fresh squeezed OJ was the best fresh juice I have ever had in a restaurant. It was indescribably delicious-reminiscent of the fresh oj I used to enjoy from The Big Orange juice spots my parents used to stop at along Route 99 fifty years ago. We enjoyed perfect service in a very busy environment. These folks use quality food items and know how to combine and prepare them perfectly. Kudos to staff and management. read more

That's a great spot! The service is super, the person who took our order had beautiful energy! The food is very tasty, and they have coffee refills! read more

I typically base my rating for brunch spots off their potatoe/hash browns. This place has the best tasting potatoes I have ever had in my life. Now Kelsey, that's a bold statement. And yes, it is, but they used just the right amount of onion and garlic. Rest of the food was amazing as well, but as a breakfast potatoes connoisseur, this place is at the top. I highly suggest visiting! read more

Fantastic place!! Great food, pleasant environment, and a friendly staff!! It's always busy but they never miss my coffee refill. I recommend Eats to anyone who loves brunch and great people! Cheers, Arnold read more

So here's the thing...a lot of people might consider four stars to be a stretch...however....it really isnt, as long as you order the right stuff. I have eaten here a handful of times so I feel like I have a good grasp of the menu. NEVER EVER EVER order the tuna sandwich. Seriously it is nasty bad. So bad that I actually sent it back which i virtually never do. Dont bother with the salads. They are okay, but, just okay. I dont very much like the creamy dill dressing on the chop chop salad. Obviously, if the tuna salad uses the tuna stuff from the sandwich avoid it at all possible costs. Just say no to funky tuna. Do eat.... The huevos rancheros are freaking delicious and amazing beyond belief. They serve them on two fried tortillas instead of over chips which is so amazing. Fresh avo on top...yuuuummmmmyyy Waffles are also SUPER duper tasty. Great whipped cream tastiness. Other great things about Eats is that the coffee is good, the tea is super tasty and high quality, the mimosa deal is great too. They also make green juice fresh which is a huge plus. Service is great. When I had to send back the tuna sandwich the waitress was really super nice about it. Overall....I recommend it. read more

Very friendly staff. I called in to ask how long the wait was and in return, I was asked if I wanted to put my name down so that I wouldn't have to wait as long when I arrived. Super cool. Kinda cramped inside, but the vibe in there's cool. Chicken and Waffles were delicious. The waffle was a belgian waffle, way better than the standard type. And the chicken was butterfly'd and breaded. AND you get TWO pieces. AND it's covered in this shiitake (I think) mushroom gravy. It really hit the spot. Tri Tip Sandwich was super tender. They give you a lot of meat (which is good) and it just breaks away on each bite. The sauce they use is pretty good too, although I can't remember what it was. Good place for Sunday/Saturday brunch without the ridiculous long wait. read more

Eats - Tri Tip Sandwich - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My boyfriend and I ate here around 11:30AM on a Tuesday. We chose it both because it was near another place we were heading and because of the good reviews on Yelp. It wasn't super busy and we got a spot right near the door. I got some coffee, and it was probably the best restaurant coffee I've had so far. Strong, not dishwater. We split a spinach-tomato omelet and the cream cheese stuffed apple french toast. Both dishes were delicious and the portions were perfect for us to split the dishes, as we usually do. I loved the fresh berries in the fruit cup that we ordered with the omelet in place of potatoes. The french toast was the right amount of sweet and rich, not overpoweringly so like you'd get at a place like IHOP. The atmosphere was chill, not too loud. It was comfortable and cosy, though I don't recommend sitting right next to the door like I did (even though they place a tarp "divider"). The service was a little on the slower side and the prices a bit more expensive, but we both loved it. read more

I love having a cute little breakfast spot right around the corner from my apartment! It's especially great since a lot of the Inner Richmond options are Asian Restaurants and not open for brunch! I'm a huge fan of the breakfast sandwich. It's large--definitely sharable! The eggs are soft cooked so they ooze everywhere. The ciabata bread is soft and soaks up the yolk perfectly. The sandwich includes a thick piece of melted cheddar cheese, an aioli sauce, arugula, tomato, and avocado (if you get the vegetarian one). The coffee and juices are great and I loved the mugs so much I even bought two of them. The potatoes that come with the sandwich are awesome. I've been here quite a few times but have stuck with this each time because it's so good! I will admit that the quality goes down depending on how busy it is. I've gone on quiet weekdays and been completely satisfied with no complaints. However, on a Sunday when they have a crowd, there were some problems. Most recently two of us got the veggie breakfast sandwiches and neither of them had avocado and the cheese wasn't melted all the way on mine. Another time, it took almost an hour for our food to be brought out because we were one of the larger groups on a busy morning and my eggs were cooked through and I had to send it back. read more

I LOVE HER. Quaint little spot on Clement. Came here with my family of 4 on a Saturday afternoon and seated in like 20 minutes. You MUST get the berry waffles. That whipped cream tells a story and hits so right. You can taste the quality in every bite. Bringing every guest here. Hands down. read more

I recently returned to this place, which had been a regular weekend brunch haunt of mine when I lived nearby from 2003-2009. Since I was last there, Eats has had a change of ownership -- and, based on this latest experience, I won't be back. They've added a counter along the windows facing Clement, making the already-crowded dining room ridiculously cramped. And on a moderately warm (68 degrees) and sunny day, this area was just unbearable as the white muslin curtains that theoretically provided protection from the sun in fact created a near-perfect greenhouse effect, making sitting at the counter rather like roasting in a 350 degree oven. The menu has changed. The beloved ricotta pancakes -- the reason I went there -- are gone. Instead I had a smoked salmon omelette which was okay but nothing spectacular, and came accompanied by one pathetic piece of toast (and I wasn't even asked what variety of toast I wanted). In general, the prices seem somewhat higher as well. All in all, what had been a beloved neighborhood diner has attempted to move a notch upscale and not done it very well. This onetime regular will have brunch elsewhere when I'm in the neighborhood again. read more

Good food, healthy choices, very friendly servers and a pretty cool overall vibe for a breakfast place. Only complaint was that it is a bit cramped at times and it can be a bit pricey depending on what you order. read more

This place is awesome from the friendly service to wonderfully cooked dishes. I can be considered a regular here every Sunday. My favorite dishes are the spicy tomato skillet with polenta (v), pulled pork hash served in a mini skillet and the fried chicken sandwich. Lately I been favoring the spicy tomato skillet as it is delicious and lite on fat. This place is highly rated. I'd go back again and again. read more

This place has a great vibe and lovely food. I went here for breakfast and we were seated right away. Granted it was during the week so I can only imagine there is a line out the door on the weekends. The service was very attentive and totally welcome to us substituting a bunch of stuff. I had an egg Dish and a waffles which was the perfect size. There is a pork breakfast dish that is amazing and all the fruit is very fresh. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the price. Great food and portions are just right but the bill was pretty shocking for three people for breakfast. With that said I would totally go back read more

This place is great! My fiancé and I enjoyed coming here during our most recent visit to SF. It's food is of great quality and you can't ever go wrong with hash browns, scrambled eggs, and an apple sausage. Everything was done to great standards and the coffee didn't disappoint. Although, it is a small place and it gets busy, make sure to go ahead of time! Will be coming back again read more

Great brunch! I had the tri tip burrito, while my wife had pancakes, sausage, bacon, and potatoes. Everything was great, but the potatoes were absolutely perfect, with whole cloves of roasted garlic included for good measure. The "make your own mimosas" is a good idea, but the peach juice was a little bitter. We switched to orange juice for the second round, and was very pleased that the orange juice was obviously fresh squeezed. A bit pricy, but very well done weekend brunch! read more

This place I found was by mistake cute little corner restaurant. Party of two seating was fairly quick. Ordered a bagel for a starter along with mimosas nothing really special about that. Now to the good part; Top 5 chicken & waffle. Simple yet the perfect crisp for these stars of a dish. Everything was good, I only give 4 stars because it's not much space or privacy but overall great experience! Can't wait until next time. read more

Eats - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Honest, well prepared, and presented food. I only come during the weekdays usually round 1 so lines are not a problem for this guy. Love the house squeezed juices-the detox is great! Will keep returning to this place. read more

The food was good- nothing to rave about- but we were dissapointed with the portion size!! :( Berries and cream WAFFLE. we could tell the whipped cream was home made but for $10 we expected a whole waffle not a half!! (2 triangles of a belgian waffle is what we received) in order to leave full or at least satisfied you would have had to purchase two times what they give you and its not a $20 waffle people!! it also comes a la carte. Would i come back- maybe if i happened to walk by and there wasn't a wait - and not with anyone hungry!!, but other than that I can pay the same elsewhere with equally if not better food feeling full with the same bill. read more

Amazing waffles. Great people. The service is great and the cooks kill it. Well worth the wait. read more

Eats - Yawwwwwlp - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Eats has a delicious homemade feel in a simple diner setting. The meals are fresh and the service is great! Try the ricotta pancakes and if you do not eat meat you can always replace the bacon and sausages with fresh fruit. There is also great coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice available! read more

This review is for the new Eats, just reopened a few days ago. I wasn't a fan of the old Eats although I never tried the ricotta pancakes that sounds like the one thing people really liked. It was pretty run of the mill, nothing special at all. The new Eats is a huge improvement! I had the eggs benedict with spinach and portabello mushrooms for $10. I had the potatoes with it. I thought the portions were generous and everything tasted fresh and delicious. The hollandaise sauce was light, I liked it better than some that are too thick and heavy. The english muffin was large and thin and crisp, very nice. My only complaint is the eggs were a little overcooked, they should have been a little runny. That's the only reason I can't give it 5 stars. I had Ghirardelli hot chocolate for $2.75 that was some of the best hot chocolate I've had, better than Blue Bottle that I just tried at the Ferry Building, and I thought that was excellent. It is served in a small soup bowl, a very large portion. My neighbors had two different egg scrambles with salad and both said the salads were especially nice, they loved the dressing. The service was very good too. The only other complaint I have is the door is difficult to close and kept getting left open a crack which caused a chilly draft. I got up 4 times to pull it shut. The free mini-scones are also a nice touch and delicious, served warm with jam. I'm so glad we now have a great breakfast and lunch restaurant in the Inner Richmond. We love our Asian restaurants, but it's nice to have something else. read more

This place is ridiculously yummy and turns over tables rather quickly - so don't let the wait list scare you. read more

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