Found this spot on TikTok and it looked Instagram worthy, so my cousin and I headed over on…read moreSaturday for a late lunch [def have to go back for brunch]. We decided to share a mimosa flight, spring rolls, and ahi scoops. Even though it wasn't brunch, they still allowed us to order a brunch flight, and they were so polite and helpful throughout 4.8/5. The inside is tiny, but quite stunning, clean, and gives a lot of opportunities for insta-worthy pics 4.9/5, I only wish there had been an actual photo wall. Now to the food. The crispy spring rolls were cooked perfectly, and seasoned well. The clear noodles and veggies were so yummy. I asked for soy sauce because that's what I prefer over sweet sauce, but honestly they needed nothing 4.8/5. The ahi scoops had the best seaweed salad on it that I have EVER had, the wasabi cream on top was the show stopper, and I don't even like wasabi 5/5. We shared the flight and was more than tipsy from two drinks each, flavors on point champagne delicious 5/5. Overall

Had Blackwood on my list for a while as I was looking for new brunch places to try. The premise of…read morea thai fusion brunch intrigued me and I was hoping it was would surpass my expectations and previous experience with Peacock Pansy (similar brunch spot). The reservation system was a bit odd with no designated time slots, but rather you put in a time yourself online. The system turned out to not work very well as I originally booked a spot for 2 at 11am and then had to call to move it to 11:40am (weird time). Turns out when we got there, my name or a close spelling of it was on the list for 12:40pm. This wasn't a big deal to me since it's easy to mishear on the phone so we moved on from that. The restaurant was decently booked and we sat inside. Now for what my partner and I ordered! Unfortunately nothing called to me strongly so I went with the very basic choice of 2 eggs plate with ciabatta toast and rainbow potatoes. I added in chicken sausage for $3. 5/10: The toast was unbuttered and honestly tasted stale. The potatoes were nice and crispy, but unsalted and quite plain. The eggs were nice, I got mine scrambled. Sausages were okay, I think I actually ended up with the pork sausages rather than chicken. My plate was $26 and I can confidently say it is not worth close to that unfortunately. Brussel Florentine Benedict 6/10: My partner was intrigued by the ton yum hollandaise sauce. There was a hint of it which was nice. Benedicts were okay, nothing special. Coconut oat matcha 8/10: On the sweeter side, but enjoyable! I liked the toasted coconut pieces on top and thought it was a nice drink. Premium matcha wise, I don't agree necessarily, but hey it was an enjoyable drink. Drip coffee 0/10: My partner loves a drip coffee and not in a snobby way. From diner coffee to honestly plain old regular slightly brunt coffee, thats her jam. This coffee was just burnt. Not sure what happened but it was $5 for a completely bitter cup of burnt coffee. Not great. Fun side note: As we were ordering the table next to us called attention to their dish as their waffle was completely undercooked and tasted bitter. The wait staff was apologetic about it, but seemed to either not understand or insist it was "too sweet" not undercooked or bitter. The table was very polite about it so honestly it was not the best look for the restaurant. It was simply feedback and I don't believe it was taken very well. Regardless, just a fun note to throw in! We will not be back unfortunately. There are many lovely brunch spots and restaurants around the city and sadly I don't think this one is worth a try just because of the cost for the quality, but I always tell myself its always worth to try in case you do think differently!

The Millionaire's Bacon was the clear standout, with that sweet-spicy glaze and a thicker cut than…read moreregular breakfast bacon. The deep fried French toast was tasty too, but it leaned pretty dessert-like, so it felt a little heavy for brunch. Food was good ovall, though the place can feel rushed when it's busy.、

Food was tasty, hot, and portions exceptable. I ordered the pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and…read moresourdough toast. Couldn't stop eating. However, the sourdough toast was too thin and dry. It would have been better to separated with parchment paper, rather than wrapped in foil. Probably would not have been too noticeable if the other items weren't so exceptional.

This is a busy spot for a reason. The brunch at Kitchen Story is SO GOOD! We've been here a handful…read moreof times and have loved every trip. Get the bacon and the pancakes! There is always a wait, but it moves quickly. If you're smart, you'll send someone to get you on the waitlist while you grab coffee at a nearby coffee shop. That way by the time you arrive your table will be ready. Be prepared to sit outside if the dining room is full. They have a covered parklet and sidewalk tables. Come ready to eat because portions are plentiful.

Kitchen Story was actually such a cute and memorable experience, but let me just be real for a…read moresecond. The food? Delicious. The vibe? Very San Francisco brunch-core. But the service... yeah, that's where they fumbled the bag a little. Our waitress barely checked in on us the whole time. She was visibly way nicer and more attentive to the table right in front of us laughing, refilling drinks, constant check-ins. Meanwhile, we were over here like " Gworl hello"? It definitely changed the energy of the experience. Now the Million Dollar Bacon... BABY. That alone is worth the visit. It's such a fun, unique item crispy, sweet, a little smoky, and honestly lowkey addictive. If you come here, please order that. It's their moment. Overall, food was great, ambiance was cute, but the service could've been a lot better. I still gave it 4 stars because the flavors definitely hit, and that bacon is a whole personality by itself. Would I come back? Yes however, I'm praying for a different waitress next time.

Run don't walk!!!…read more If you're feeling adventurous for brunch, this is the place. Their Korean friend chicken makes a great Benedict although I prefer their Korean fried chicken wings with the sweet & spicy sauce. Their drink menu is extensive & you must try the Ube latte in some form. Ambiance is very modern with great vibes & service is extremely friendly & helpful.

Such a great brunch spot! We came across it after walking the pier…read more Food was delicious, we tried the French toast with berries, Korean fried chicken and the Blackstone Benedict with their Million Dollar Bacon. Everything came out fresh and flavorful, and the bacon was definitely worth trying!!Service was friendly and attentive and the ambience was relaxed and welcoming. There's also plenty of seating and parking. Definitely a spot I'd come back to for brunch!

Had an excellent brunch in the neighborhood where we were staying. A very popular place, so expect…read morea bit of a wait, but definitely worth it. Excellent service and very flavorful food.

Excellent all around, food service and drinks were all above par took a waitress home was a huge…read moreplus

Zazie is a local, beloved institution. I grew up around the corner on Ashbury. I've been a…read morecustomer here since they opened, in the late 80's? or early 90's? The food is excellent, the "Un, Deux, Trois" (egg, pancake/French toast and bacon or sausage) is my go-to breakfast, along with a big bowl with a latte or "un chocolat". Lunch and dinner menus change seasonally, but the salads/ veggies are always super fresh, and along with pastas, they always have tempting meat, poultry and fish dishes. Their desserts are consistently fantastic. I lived in Paris after college, and Zazie (based on the film, Zazie Dans Le Metro) is absolutely, authentically French. The French mom I worked for is the only person I know who did this dish better. So, whenever I find it on the menu, I order their Rabbit Stew. It's simply divine. I keep returning for the food, but honestly, the service and atmosphere are equally top-notch. The best kept "secret" is they have Monday evenings reserved for dogs on the back patio. There's usually a special on wine, and they have doggie treats! You have to experience it to believe it. Honestly, you could easily be in a quaint French village bistro, surrounded by all the townspeople, and their canine companions, big and small. It's the best. Zazie is literally one of my all-time favorite places in the world for breakfast/brunch, equally fabulous for a French date night, or special place to treat "out of towners". But my all-time favorite is the Monday Dog Nights!! My husband and I took my Italian Greyhound here many, many times. Jack McCoy gives it "2 Dew Claws Up". A classic.

Out for a long awaited dinner w spouse on FRODAY. The main…read morething that deserves the one STAR is the FOOD. I'm not even considering the 1 hr 45 min wait for the food as ALMOST THE ENTIRE patio of guests were in the same situation. 1. Pate Maison - a THICK, almost frozen, slab of tasteless pate came out on a cold, previously grilled, thin cut of what may have once been good bread. Pate was UNspreadable and fell off the bread in crumbles and chucks, revealing overly buttery cold and smushed bread structure underneath. It was AWEFUL such that I spit out my bite into a napkin. I declined a replacement with anything off the menu after the server inquired about me not eating it. 2. Dinner roll w a round of butter. It was a plain, white roll that is likely $1 at a local Safeway. And it was cold. I did not eat it. 3. Mushroom Ravioli - came about an hour after the pate. Ravioli were ok but only AFTER one scrapes the mud-colored EXTREMELY salty sauce they came buried in. There were literally 6 arugula on top that could not kill the salt in my mouth after one bite. AWFUL! 4. Pork chop - huge with 2 bones in. Looked ok but cause of the thickness, the more outer layers were OVERcooked and only the inner was ok. Plus, there was a mildl flavor of previously used fat/oil for the searing process. UNAPPETIZING! The gratin potatoes were ok but one does not pay almost $50 for a square of potatoes. We took the above home without complaints mainly bc we felt bad for the waitress, who already had patron next to us tell her they were starving and wanted to leave. I ate a $2 yogurt at home after putting the left overs in compost - and bemoaning a waste of $130 hard earned dollars. I give Food - a FAIL. SERVICE - our waitress was an attractive tall gal, put together and nice enough. However, she was minimally attentive, perhaps because the restaurant was way overbooked for what they could reasonably handle. So I would give service a C grade. AMBIANCE - warm lit and bustling, crowded, mostly clean. Wall posters (French) looked bleached by the sun and age. Floor to the patio was slick w grease and water, so a fall risk for some. I give ambiance a B grade. Sadly, my conclusion is AVOID unless they improve. We will NOT be returning to find out if they do.

The Fleet week and SF Tech Week Edition:…read more San Francisco has to be the best city in America. The diversity and the neighborhoods in SF make America better. Born and Raised in SF and growing up in the Mission you make friends with every nationality. You will see all kinds of restaurants serving food from all seven continents. There is one restaurants in the back streets of the Mission District which has lots of characters and it's serves delicious Thai cuisine. In this area you only use to see people wearing suits only on a Sunday but now you see people wearing suits on a weekday walking around. It's located on Florida ( not the state) street and it's called Farmhouse Kitchen Thai cuisine. On a Fleet Week and SF Tech week stroll I landed on Florida ( not the state) street. When it comes to Thai food I always like trying dishes with seafood. Most restaurants by the water serve seafood that can be bland and stale in SF. Some try to squeeze the life out of a lemon and lime and it still tastes more sour. One thing you can do to change the taste is to put some different flavor on it. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai cuisine offers a seafood plate called the Run Juan Seafood Sizzling and it's exactly the seafood answer for Don Juan . The Run Juan was a bit spicy with the spicy curry paste and jalapeños with and it came with an assortment of different seafood which included shrimp, scallops, calamari, and Manila clams. It wasn't salty like some in SF. I also had the Tom Kha soup which was not too sour like some in SF. I was looking for the purple rice but they had the blue rice which is good to have for Fleet week in honor of the Blue Angels. I washed all down with a purple colored Anchan Limenade. Some things in the Mission has changed and those days are "gone"but one thing won't change is the love of the Mission and for San Francisco by "Don Juan" because the Mission in the city still has it going "on" so go the Farmhouse and enjoy a Thai seafood dish called "Run Juan" Walking the streets of the Mission at night back in the days you had to be "cautious" because the ones who got targeted were the "softest" the Farmhouse is located on the Florida street where the "loft is"and lots of people demand for Run Juan but I am not currently running for "office"

Came here for dinner during a corporate market visit and had a great experience. The menu had so…read moremany good options, and the drinks were excellent too. It was a fun spot for a work dinner -- lively atmosphere, great food, and plenty to choose from for a group. Everything felt a little more special than your typical business dinner, which made it perfect for hosting our corporate team. Great menu, great cocktails, and an overall really enjoyable night. I'd definitely come back!

My husband and I went on Saturday around 10am. We got lucky and we were seated immediately. I love…read morethe vibes inside, super homey. They took our order and food came out fast. I got the classic eggs Benedict and upgraded to mixed potato, instead of salad upgraded to fruits. The portions were huge and I think it's worth the price. I also got the orange juice, it was freshly squeezed. My husband got the meat lovers omelette with upgraded to mixed potato's. Bacon was on the saltier side. He said it could have used more cheese. He gave it a 8.5/10. Ice coffee was good. Our total bill was about $60ish. Overall pretty good breakfast place!

Me and the family had just finished participating in the annual San Francisco Aloha Run at Crissy…read moreField at the Presidio. Everyone was hungry and I remembered a breakfast/brunch place that my family went to a few years ago. So I suggested it to our family that we head there for breakfast/brunch. It was like I remembered it. A very homey, warm atmosphere with friendly staff. Given it was a Sunday morning and the place was busy, we didn't have to wait long for a table for 5. The woman hostess who greeted and seated us was so friendly, and even noticed my son's medal that he was wearing after running the 5K in the SF Aloha Run. "Are you coming from the Aloha Run?" she asked. That kind of awareness with customers is a good indication of the kind of service that will be provided. Our waitstaff was friendly as well, asking us if we had any questions about the menu. My wife had a question about the item she was interested in ordering (Eggs Benedict) and he made a suggestion on what the popular choice was by customers. Our food came out quickly and hot, and our coffee cups constantly filled. We were pleasantly full with our meal choices. What I appreciate about Home Plate is their focus on the customer. The manager who was very friendly came by to ask if everything was okay and if we were enjoying our meals, and our waitstaff always checked in with us to see if we needed anything else. I looked around the restaurant and this was consistent at every table. I also had the feeling there were regulars around us as they were greeted with hugs and "good to see you!" from waitstaff. Next time, we will try lunch as they have good lunch selections as well. Whenever we are in SF, Home Plate will be our "go-to" for breakfast!

Upon arrival, there's a small entrance where you have to wait until a line begins to form as more…read morepeople arrive. We were greeted quickly by a waitress who informed us that we'd have to wait outside until it was our turn. The restaurant is really small, and once you enter, you'll wait in another line to order your food and drinks at the front. We ordered an omelette, a Black Angus burger, cranberry juice, and a smoothie. After placing our order, we were given a number and guided to our table, where we were immediately served water. Our drinks arrived shortly after. The restaurant was filled with conversations from other patrons, but we were still able to comfortably talk without having to raise our voices. Our food arrived quicker than anticipated, especially considering how busy they were. Everything looked and smelled mouthwatering. From the very first bite, we were impressed and happily dove into our meals. The waitstaff was very attentive throughout our visit. Overall, we were so happy we came across this brunch spot and practically cleared our plates!

We finally visited Mama's on Washington Square after hearing so many great things about it. It's a…read morevery popular breakfast spot in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in San Francisco, and I can definitely see why people love it. The atmosphere is charming and cozy. The restaurant is small and usually packed with people, but somehow it doesn't feel chaotic. It has the kind of cozy café atmosphere I imagine finding in Europe, which made the experience feel special. I ordered the Bay Shrimp Eggs Benedict, and my husband chose the French Toast Sampler with different flavors. I tried the orange cranberry French toast, and it was very delicious. It was more cake-like than we expected, making it a unique take on French toast. My Eggs Benedict was also very good, and we both enjoyed our meals overall. I also ordered a smoothie, and it tasted incredibly fresh with real fruit pieces I could feel. The service was friendly, and although we waited about 30 minutes for a table, that felt completely reasonable for such a popular restaurant. That said, I'm giving this place 4 out of 5 stars. The food was delicious, and we had a nice experience, but I didn't leave feeling like it was somewhere I absolutely needed to return. There were a few details that took away from the experience. The restaurant felt a little cramped behind the scenes, and walking to the restroom meant passing the dishwashing area, which was open and visible. Some tables are also located close to that area, and I imagine that wouldn't be the most pleasant place to sit. For such a well-known restaurant with so much history, I think a little more attention to those details would make the overall experience even better. Overall, I'm glad we visited. The food was very good, the atmosphere was charming, and it's definitely worth trying at least once if you're in the area.