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If you want to experience a classic meal in San Francisco, Eddie's Cafe is the place! For 65 years this corner has been bustling. Shoutout to Ami for welcoming me in. The coffee mugs on the wall are an art piece. I ordered a hearty hot chocolate and it made me feel like a kid again. I ordered the pancakes, eggs, and hot links but I hear the hash-browns are amazing. Will have to try that next time. The memorabilia on the wall is admirable as well. The hot link had great flavor and this meal started my day on the right step. Locals love this spot, I met a retired legend that used to operate the cable cars years ago! You never know who you may run into, and Eddie's Cafe is the place to feel the true energy of San Francisco.
We stopped by around 1 PM and were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away. The restaurant has such a cute, cozy atmosphere, and I loved the unique mug collection on display. We ordered the Meat Lovers Omelette with hash browns and homemade biscuits, along with the Three Pancakes + Two Eggs combo with chicken apple sausage. The omelette was packed with the perfect amount of meat and cheese, and the hash browns were very crispy. My favorite part of the meal was the homemade biscuits! They were fluffy, buttery, and not dry at all. The buttermilk pancakes were also light and fluffy. The chicken apple sausage was a bit sweeter than I personally prefer. The owner also stopped by our table to chat. She was super friendly and warm! If you're looking for a comforting and homey meal in a cozy setting, I would definitely recommend this spot.
Was looking for a brunch place after my doctor's appointment and stumbled upon Eddie's Cafe! Everything tasted SO perfect from the omelette to the hash brown to the waffle. I even finished the sourdough toast! I had some help from my husband but I normally would not eat so much for brunch! Everything about the omelette was so good! The hash brown was nice and crispy! The waffles had a nice crunch to it too! The restaurant was super busy so it took a while for the servers to get to us at times but all of them were super friendly! I will definitely be back!
By far one of the worst dining experiences I've had. When we walked in, the server was already arguing with another customer about his order while we waited to be seated. She didn't acknowledge us until I said "excuse me," and even then barely moved so we could squeeze into a booth. My husband wanted to try this place since it's been around since 1974, but today was definitely not the day. The server kept correcting me when I ordered my Denver omelette with cheese and light onions. My husband asked for his French toast first -- she said okay. Didn't happen (see photo)! The busboy was great and brought delicious coffee, and the sourdough toast was amazing though I did not appreciate it getting their way before my food. But the food arrived 15 minutes later: my potatoes were cold and the eggs were lukewarm. When I told the server, she dismissed it, insisting it "just came from the kitchen snapping if I wanted her to warm my eggs up? In a microwave no thank you! The cook did send fresh hot hash browns, which I appreciated, but the rest of my plate was still cold. Her attitude completely killed my appetite. The only positives were the friendly busboy who kept my coffee filled and the nice man behind the counter. Otherwise, we won't be returning. Today was definitely not the experience my husband & I hoped for. this place only got two stars because of the busboy and the Cook behind the bar. She's supposed to be taking orders and delivering the food. She felt short there. So sorry guys!
Had heard that this was a good place to stop by for brunch when in the area. Was driving around looking for parking (def allow time for that) and saw they had a line outside. After parking and walking over we joined the herd at about 1pm. As others have mentioned, the interior def has limited space but for many that adds to the atmosphere. I think there's about 2 tables for 4, a booth for 4, 2 tables for 2, and the counter that holds maybe 10. In addition there is some outdoor seating but it was a bit breezy so we chose inside. Our party of 3 waited for maybe 15 mins before one of the tables was vacated. We were seated and asked about beverages. For brunch two of use chose the French toast plate that comes with choice of 2 eggs and side meat (we both chose the Italian sausage and that turned out to be spot on) and the 3rd person chose the Belgian waffle with scrambled eggs (very nice and fluffy) and a salmon croquette (don't think I've seen that before but the recipient loved it). The owner, a very friendly and smiley woman named Ami, came by to chat and thanked us for visiting. Even though the place was VERY busy she still made it a point to go to each patron to check on them. Also, even with the bustling crowd the servers made sure to come around multiple times to do refills of coffee and water. I do understand this should be expected but I know we've all been to breakfast/brunch joints where you have to ask more than once for a refill so I count this as a huge plus. Our group enjoyed Eddie's thoroughly and def plan to return.
Solid breakfast food. Nice cafe atmosphere and quick service. Fruit and whipped cream is an add on but waffle is solid on its own nice and crispy. The butter makes a big difference. Salmon croquettes okay, hot link looked better.
You can't go wrong with Eddie's Cafe! This is one of the few old school breakfast spots in the area so it can get busy on weekend mornings. We waited about 15 minutes for a table before opting to sit in the outside covered area for our party of 5. Once seated, the waitress took our order quickly and suggested we get a round of pancakes for the table - we did not regret this! I ordered the bacon and egg breakfast which comes with hashbrowns and a choice of biscuits or toast. Usually I'm hesitant to opt for biscuits but MAN were these fluffy and fresh! Hash browns and bacon were crisped to perfection and the sunny side egg was not an ounce overcooked. At the end of the meal, the owner was so kind and came out to greet us! I can't wait to come back here on the earlier side (they open at 7:30 am) to sit at the counter or booth. :)
best hash browns ever! it's so homey!!! i love it!!! they are so personable and happy, it made us feel so happy. it made our morning! and on top of that, the food is soooo yuuummyyyy!! everything was so good. we got french toast and pancakes and we were soooo amazedd that it comes with eggs hash browns aaannddd saaauussaaaggeee. the chicken apple sausage was soooo gooood. i loved the hash browns sooo muuuch. and the scrambled eggs were amazing!!!!! and the french toast was supperrr gooood. and another thing.. even all of the patrons were super nice and friendly o_o!!! wow. we're so glad we came here. 1000/10 would recommend!!!!!!!!! :')))))))
The dining experience was significantly marred by poor customer service from the owner, who also served as the waitress and wore a white collared shirt. Upon expressing dissatisfaction with the salmon croquettes due to their excessive saltiness, the owner reacted unprofessionally and took offense. She became visibly upset and insisted that I should not order the dish again. Her reaction escalated to the point where she demanded the chef prepare another salmon croquette so she could personally taste it, repeating the request four times despite the chef's hesitation. This confrontational and defensive behavior overshadowed the meal and made the environment uncomfortable. Such a response to constructive feedback is unacceptable in hospitality. Given this experience, I cannot recommend this establishment. For a short five-minute drive, the Pork Store on Haight offers a far superior dining experience with better food and customer service.
Great vibe, cute little hole in the wall diner that serves great diner food. If you are in the mood for a quick sit down eat then this is the place to go. Lady that owns the place is very kind and welcoming as well!
Like it's a diner you know what to expect, service was top notch tho and all the food tasted pretty damn good
Behind every major city in America is a classic local diner. Eddies Cafe is the local diner of San Francisco. This place is the size of a living room, with very limited seats and no reservations.. but that's what makes this place so special. The food is exactly what it needs to be, simple and delicious. Two coffees, two breakfast entrees, and table pancake - under $50 and out the door in 30 minutes... now that's what you want on a foggy San Francisco Sunday morning.
No frills, classic diner spot on divis. I recommend ordering the homemade biscuits, they come warm and with a side of butter. I ordered the spinach, mushroom, and cheese omelette and it came with hashbrowns. the hashbrowns are perfectly crispy on the outside. My partner had coffee and a traditional breakfast. I love that the coffee comes in a novelty mug. The staff is super friendly and attentive. It was only $40 for both of our meals, which is pretty good compared to the restaurants along divis.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Open since 1974! Music is on point. Servers were kind and efficient. Food is yummy, no shade to the chains but it's not a dennys or ihop it's a perfect little cafe on the corner -the bacon was fresh. Lol. Some interesting dining rules (ex: 45minute dine limit) but it's not the biggest space delicious quick and yummy! Will be back when we visit SF again. read more
Eddie's cafe is good if you want a classic all-American old school diner. It's small and cute, filled with SF nostalgia decorations. They've got classic diner breakfast combos, a bit pricey for what it is but that's SF prices. They also keep the line moving to get folks in, so know that they have a seating limit (I believe it was 45 min dining limit) so they'll be taking your order and serving you quick. I really liked the intimate feel, you could have groups of 2-4 comfortably here. It's a no frills place if you want a quick diner breakfast! read more
If you want to experience a classic meal in San Francisco, Eddie's Cafe is the place! For 65 years this corner has been bustling. Shoutout to Ami for welcoming me in. The coffee mugs on the wall are an art piece. I ordered a hearty hot chocolate and it made me feel like a kid again. I ordered the pancakes, eggs, and hot links but I hear the hash-browns are amazing. Will have to try that next time. The memorabilia on the wall is admirable as well. The hot link had great flavor and this meal started my day on the right step. Locals love this spot, I met a retired legend that used to operate the cable cars years ago! You never know who you may run into, and Eddie's Cafe is the place to feel the true energy of San Francisco. read more
3 months ago
We stopped by around 1 PM and were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away. The restaurant has such a cute, cozy atmosphere, and I loved the unique mug collection on display. We ordered the Meat Lovers Omelette with hash browns and homemade biscuits, along with the Three Pancakes + Two Eggs combo with chicken apple sausage. The omelette was packed with the perfect amount of meat and cheese, and the hash browns were very crispy. My favorite part of the meal was the homemade biscuits! They were fluffy, buttery, and not dry at all. The buttermilk pancakes were also light and fluffy. The chicken apple sausage was a bit sweeter than I personally prefer. The owner also stopped by our table to chat. She was super friendly and warm! If you're looking for a comforting and homey meal in a cozy setting, I would definitely recommend this spot. read more
9 months ago
Was looking for a brunch place after my doctor's appointment and stumbled upon Eddie's Cafe! Everything tasted SO perfect from the omelette to the hash brown to the waffle. I even finished the sourdough toast! I had some help from my husband but I normally would not eat so much for brunch! Everything about the omelette was so good! The hash brown was nice and crispy! The waffles had a nice crunch to it too! The restaurant was super busy so it took a while for the servers to get to us at times but all of them were super friendly! I will definitely be back! read more
10 months ago
By far one of the worst dining experiences I've had. When we walked in, the server was already arguing with another customer about his order while we waited to be seated. She didn't acknowledge us until I said "excuse me," and even then barely moved so we could squeeze into a booth. My husband wanted to try this place since it's been around since 1974, but today was definitely not the day. The server kept correcting me when I ordered my Denver omelette with cheese and light onions. My husband asked for his French toast first -- she said okay. Didn't happen (see photo)! The busboy was great and brought delicious coffee, and the sourdough toast was amazing though I did not appreciate it getting their way before my food. But the food arrived 15 minutes later: my potatoes were cold and the eggs were lukewarm. When I told the server, she dismissed it, insisting it "just came from the kitchen snapping if I wanted her to warm my eggs up? In a microwave no thank you! The cook did send fresh hot hash browns, which I appreciated, but the rest of my plate was still cold. Her attitude completely killed my appetite. The only positives were the friendly busboy who kept my coffee filled and the nice man behind the counter. Otherwise, we won't be returning. Today was definitely not the experience my husband & I hoped for. this place only got two stars because of the busboy and the Cook behind the bar. She's supposed to be taking orders and delivering the food. She felt short there. So sorry guys! read more
2 months ago
Had heard that this was a good place to stop by for brunch when in the area. Was driving around looking for parking (def allow time for that) and saw they had a line outside. After parking and walking over we joined the herd at about 1pm. As others have mentioned, the interior def has limited space but for many that adds to the atmosphere. I think there's about 2 tables for 4, a booth for 4, 2 tables for 2, and the counter that holds maybe 10. In addition there is some outdoor seating but it was a bit breezy so we chose inside. Our party of 3 waited for maybe 15 mins before one of the tables was vacated. We were seated and asked about beverages. For brunch two of use chose the French toast plate that comes with choice of 2 eggs and side meat (we both chose the Italian sausage and that turned out to be spot on) and the 3rd person chose the Belgian waffle with scrambled eggs (very nice and fluffy) and a salmon croquette (don't think I've seen that before but the recipient loved it). The owner, a very friendly and smiley woman named Ami, came by to chat and thanked us for visiting. Even though the place was VERY busy she still made it a point to go to each patron to check on them. Also, even with the bustling crowd the servers made sure to come around multiple times to do refills of coffee and water. I do understand this should be expected but I know we've all been to breakfast/brunch joints where you have to ask more than once for a refill so I count this as a huge plus. Our group enjoyed Eddie's thoroughly and def plan to return. read more
4 months ago
Solid breakfast food. Nice cafe atmosphere and quick service. Fruit and whipped cream is an add on but waffle is solid on its own nice and crispy. The butter makes a big difference. Salmon croquettes okay, hot link looked better. read more
10 months ago
You can't go wrong with Eddie's Cafe! This is one of the few old school breakfast spots in the area so it can get busy on weekend mornings. We waited about 15 minutes for a table before opting to sit in the outside covered area for our party of 5. Once seated, the waitress took our order quickly and suggested we get a round of pancakes for the table - we did not regret this! I ordered the bacon and egg breakfast which comes with hashbrowns and a choice of biscuits or toast. Usually I'm hesitant to opt for biscuits but MAN were these fluffy and fresh! Hash browns and bacon were crisped to perfection and the sunny side egg was not an ounce overcooked. At the end of the meal, the owner was so kind and came out to greet us! I can't wait to come back here on the earlier side (they open at 7:30 am) to sit at the counter or booth. :) read more
1 month ago
best hash browns ever! it's so homey!!! i love it!!! they are so personable and happy, it made us feel so happy. it made our morning! and on top of that, the food is soooo yuuummyyyy!! everything was so good. we got french toast and pancakes and we were soooo amazedd that it comes with eggs hash browns aaannddd saaauussaaaggeee. the chicken apple sausage was soooo gooood. i loved the hash browns sooo muuuch. and the scrambled eggs were amazing!!!!! and the french toast was supperrr gooood. and another thing.. even all of the patrons were super nice and friendly o_o!!! wow. we're so glad we came here. 1000/10 would recommend!!!!!!!!! :'))))))) read more
8 months ago
The dining experience was significantly marred by poor customer service from the owner, who also served as the waitress and wore a white collared shirt. Upon expressing dissatisfaction with the salmon croquettes due to their excessive saltiness, the owner reacted unprofessionally and took offense. She became visibly upset and insisted that I should not order the dish again. Her reaction escalated to the point where she demanded the chef prepare another salmon croquette so she could personally taste it, repeating the request four times despite the chef's hesitation. This confrontational and defensive behavior overshadowed the meal and made the environment uncomfortable. Such a response to constructive feedback is unacceptable in hospitality. Given this experience, I cannot recommend this establishment. For a short five-minute drive, the Pork Store on Haight offers a far superior dining experience with better food and customer service. read more
1 year ago
Behind every major city in America is a classic local diner. Eddies Cafe is the local diner of San Francisco. This place is the size of a living room, with very limited seats and no reservations.. but that's what makes this place so special. The food is exactly what it needs to be, simple and delicious. Two coffees, two breakfast entrees, and table pancake - under $50 and out the door in 30 minutes... now that's what you want on a foggy San Francisco Sunday morning. read more
No frills, classic diner spot on divis. I recommend ordering the homemade biscuits, they come warm and with a side of butter. I ordered the spinach, mushroom, and cheese omelette and it came with hashbrowns. the hashbrowns are perfectly crispy on the outside. My partner had coffee and a traditional breakfast. I love that the coffee comes in a novelty mug. The staff is super friendly and attentive. It was only $40 for both of our meals, which is pretty good compared to the restaurants along divis. read more
2 months ago
Solidly 3 stars. Eddie's cafe is a quaint diner with all the usuals. I tried the Belgian waffle with two eggs and salmon croquettes. I was intrigued by the choice of salmon croquettes in addition to sausage, bacon, etc., but I was disappointed by a lack of flavor and substance. The eggs which I ordered over medium were well cooked, and the waffle was fine. All in all, most of my meal was a slightly elevated hotel continental breakfast, but for $16.99. The interior is simple and somewhat crowded. The booths are snug. The wait was about 5 minutes for a party of 2 around noon on Sunday, and there were parties of diners waiting when we left. This could explain the "hurry up" attitude from the wait staff. Despite the mediocrity, a few highlights were 1) nostalgic vibes and 2) unique mugs for the coffee. read more
Perfect unassuming cute little diner on the corner of divis st. Walking inside is like stepping back in time to the 80's or something- cute little booths and seating at the bar if you are dining solo. Love all the memorabilia and pictures hanging on the walls and oldschool jazzy music playing. Wasn't too busy for a sunday at lunchtime We sat in the booths, standard brunch/lunch menus,nice and clean, great friendly service. Got the bacon and eggs with hash browns and toast, and a side of pancakes with fruit to share. Food arrived pretty quick. It was much tastier than expected for a simple meal- i don't know what they did but the bacon and hashbrowns were so good, they really hit the spot. Pancakes and fruit were also a nice way to top off the meal, we were pretty hungry so scoffed the lot. They really do the simple foods right here. And the prices are good too so you aren't breaking the bank on brunch. I really enjoyed it, and will definitely be back. read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
Walked in thinking "oh cute, someone's grandma decorated after a Giants game." Five minutes later I'm drowning in signs about fees, surcharges, and hearing refill rules. Pancakes were elastic but edible, eggs meh, chicken apple sausage fine. The kicker: $3.50 for an iced tea with no refills, while water, basically iced tea without the tea bag, is free. Make it make sense. Staff was pleasant, but the nickel and diming was louder than the decor. I left 15% and my dignity, and I won't be back. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Classic diner spot that was a blast from the past! Cute unique mugs and friendly staff. Got the French toast, combo plate and a scramble. Good portions and all solid options for a casual no frills brunch, will visit again. read more
2 years ago
Sat quickly and staff was friendly and attentive. We had Belgium waffle, pan fried sausage, Denver omelet and hash browns. Food was tasty and cooked to perfection! A must try! Cutely decorated with a warm welcoming feel. read more
1 year ago
These people are so kind such great and fast service, the workers and potentially owner were so generous to us and had a great genuine conversation with them. Food was great after a long night out and affordable for SF! read more
On a Sunday morning I searched for a classic diner that I could pop into after a workout. Eddie's came up first with a solid rating. It was those classic red seats that got me. The inside was homey and evoked curiosity with the memorabilia on the walls. It was busy and I had to sit at the counter since I was alone (booths kept open for 2+) which was clean. The backs on the high stools are low, so be mindful if if you got back situations. Because it's such a small place, I think there's some pressure on the staff to keep their feet moving. I could see who I thought was the owner/manager sort of peering over the scene. Though he was participating in cleaning and organizing, which is a plus. I was asked if was ready to order three times within 45 seconds, only 2minutes after receiving the menu. I relented on the third time lol and just chose a basic 2 eggs, hash, etc. and a coffee, with the sourdough bread: came to $17.05. The food was nothing to write home about. A spot for a quick meal where if you're alone you're likely to be shoulder to shoulder to your community members haha. Now again, my score is a holistic one based on my total experience, and is in no way objectively judging the place itself. The vibe is cool but not the most unique 50s style I've seen, I felt rushed, and surveyed and that kinda swayed my experience. Food certainly isn't bad. read more
10 months ago
4.25 - a classic diner-y, homey, no frills gem on Divisadero! We got seated outside for two quickly around 11:30 am on a Saturday morning - the place isn't large so it gets pretty busy during prime brunch hours. I ordered the avocado, egg, and cheese sandwich + hashbrowns + French toast side to share. The prices seemed more moderate than the typical upscale brunch found in the city, and the sides menu has all the best brunch foods on it :) Sandwich: an idyllic diner breakfast sandwich. The bread was buttered/crunchy, and everything inside made for the salty, most satisfying bite. Pro tip - use the hash browns to add a potato layer into the sandwich itself. It was definitely falling apart but in the best way possible. Hash browns: everything you want from potatoes; crunchy / greasy on the outside, soft on the inside. French toast: soooo good, cinnamony, and fluffy without being eggy. Doesn't use a thick challah bread which made it lighter. The perfect brunch ~dessert~. The service was really fast and friendly; multiple servers (potentially the owner too) stopped by to greet us! Pro tip, if you need to use phone / Apple Pay, just let them know and they'll take you to the register at the end to pay on their machine. So happy to have found this spot, and it's perfect before and after an Alamo Square visit on a sunny day read more
2 years ago
Egg-cellent choice for breakfast, and brunch. I'm sure dinner would be Fabo but the cafe closes at 2:00pm. My portion of turkey club and fries was enough to fill me up until dinner. The service was impeccable. This cafe received an honorable award for its service but the people who works there make you feel right at home. The ambience for me was nostalgic. It reminded me of the café inside the old Walsworth when I had my first BLT ever. The bread was lightly toasted, bacon crispy and French fries perfect crisp crunch, but yet not crunchy like a potato chip. I am not sure who Eddie is, but he has my vote If you are in San Francisco, California do yourself a Flavor and stop in and say hello at Eddie's Forgot to mention the Awesome root beer floats a must try read more
1 year ago
The best little spot. Hole in the wall, family owned, and without exaggeration, the best service I've ever received. Ami and her brother took over for auntie and uncle, and are the BEST. Our food was amazing, we got an omelette with hash browns and a pork chop breakfast. Our coffee and waters stayed full, and the food was amazing. The atmosphere in here is great. Good music, stickers all over, and assorted souvenir mugs - you never get the same one! It is such a quirky, personal environment. The whole family greets every single person who comes in. The place is small, and they do a great job with the cute little corner lot. A ton of regulars, a countertop to sit at. We are Ami's regulars now! read more
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I have lived in the neighborhood for 20 years and have been to Eddie's countless times. The food is not gourmet cuisine but it is comforting and familiar and reminds me of childhood diners we would go to. Today was an extremely disappointing experience. I called and asked for a simple grilled cheese and I was told I could only order a "ham and cheese". I asked if they could take off the ham and the person on the phone said "same price". I also ordered a small coffee. When I went to pick up my food, I received a tiny little sandwich and a cup of coffee for $14.85. They said the coffee was on the house so I imagine the ticket would have been at least $17. This is a sandwich made of generic white bread and processed American cheese. The cheese was barely melted. In the past, you used to be able to get the grilled cheese and it came with French fries for much less. I only wanted something simple but its high price tag was a real disappointment. Eddie's Cafe has become very disconnected with a balance between value and quality. read more
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