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    Iggy's Place

    4.5 (180 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    House Club
    Dominique O.

    Visited on a Saturday for lunch. We ordered the Caesar salad with sardines, the House Club sandwich, and the Benedict. Everything tasted ok, nothing stood out though. Staff were friendly and service was good.

    House Potato Salad - you should like vinegar if you order this.
    Jade C.

    Still delicious! Their matzo ball soup didn't have much chicken in it today. Maybe 1-2 strands which is but $12 for a bowl isn't terrible, just wish there was at least a decent portion of chicken. One of the BEST things about this place is the bread they get from rise up bakery. It's has sesame seeds and is one of the best taking breads I've ever had. I almost wish they sold the bread alone here. Their Italian sandwich was probably the best sandwich I've had in the last year. Such a pleasant surprise. It is in the shade so even if it's a hot a$$ day in SF like today, it'll still get a good breeze and be cooler! They do however need to upgrade their outdoor tables. One slight tap with your leg and the table goes crashing down.

    Lynn N.

    We came here for dinner, and were immediately welcomed by the staff. They were so kind and told us about their story as we sat down, and gave us recommendations for our order. The restaurant is a little area, and reminds me of a home. When we placed our orders, it only took about ten to fifteen minutes before the food came out. The food overall was great! I initially got the wrong item, but the server caught it and I was given the right dish about fifteen minutes after. I loved the grains in my chicken dish, and my friends' dumplings were also very soft and pillowy. I appreciate the homeyness of Iggy's and would recommend others try as well.

    Jennifer T.

    This is a really nice brunch cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating. Water is self serve but you can order at the table. I like that they accept the Blackbird pay which is the loyalty program I use. I was here because of the Dia de Los Muertos event I heard about from Supervisor Connie Chan's email newsletter. My friend and I really enjoyed our brunch and the event down the street. This is my first time having potato latkes which is like hash brown with apple sauce.

    Nancy D.

    The hostess and server were so sweet and were always cheerful when talking to us. The food was amazing, comforting and just all around delicious. Their ingredients also tasted very fresh and made with care. We got the corned beef hash with jalapeño cilantro sauce on top. For snackies we got the latkes, which are potato pancakes and came with two sauces. Definitely try this place for brunch on Balboa if you like warm and fresh brekky on a heated outdoor patio!

    Italian Sandwich
    Amy L.

    Came here with a friend to quick catch-up brunch. We ordered 2 sandwiches and the borscht soup. The sandwiches were neatly cut into halves so of course we had to swap our halves so we each can have a different sandwich! The sandwiches were good. It was nice and hearty but doesn't have the flavor that I'm used to from a sandwich like this. I would have wanted a savory sauce or a dressing? Just needed a little bit more. I'm willing to come back to try another sandwich because it was still a good sandwich. The soup was ok and it was definitely better with the sour cream that they provide. I couldn't pick up much flavor from it but this is my first time having borscht so I have nothing to compare it to. The waitress was extremely nice and helpful! My friend was using a new method of paying and she made sure everything went smoothly!

    Italian hoagie (no mozz and roasted red peppers on the side) and potato salad
    Ben M.

    I ordered take out from here on a whim. I ordered the Italian hoagie and a side of the potato salad. Everything was great. The sandwich was well constructed and held up well even after traveling via delivery. All of the modifications (no mozz and roasted red peppers on the side) were honored. The potato salad was really good and didn't taste too mayo-y yet was still well dressed. Definitely planning to try this place in person.

    The sandwiches were delicious. My husband ordered the pork belly sandwich and he said it was delicious. I ordered a gluten free turkey sandwich and it was so good!!! They use the Mariposa gluten free baguettes and are amazing. Also, the staff was attentive and so kind to us. We will be visiting here often!!!

    Mikala C.

    Such a great, casual brunch or lunch spot in the area! We were coming out of the Legion of Honor museum and finishing up a Lands End Hike when we discovered this place nearby. We enjoyed every dish we tried. The cuisine seems to be Eastern European inspired and every dish features high quality ingredients and generous portions. You will not leave this place hungry! There's outdoor and indoor seating options and the service is friendly and fast. We were very pleased. Thanks for the great meal!

    Brisket Sandwich. My Bestie ordered this and said it was delicious.
    Dana S.

    Very cute quaint neighborhood cafe. Love that they have indoor and outdoor seating. Thoughtful food. Kind and helpful service. Sandwiches are a bit pricey but they're also huge and made with quality ingredients, local bread, and generous portions of meat. The pickles here are also terrific. With that being said, well worth it in my opinion. These sandwiches are big enough to share especially if you're wanting other stuff like soup or salad. I ordered the club and it was fantastic. I love that they put it on this beautiful crusty roll rather than the standard three pieces of sliced bread that it typically goes on. I know it's traditional, but I've always hated that extra piece of bread in the middle. To me, that extra piece of bread always just makes the sandwich look bigger and somewhat aesthetically appealing but when you eat it it's really nothing more than a filler. The bread they use on this sandwich.. way better!! We also shared the arugula salad with beets, Gorgonzola, candied walnuts, and sunflower vinaigrette. The dressing was delicate and unique, and the salad had lots of delicious beets. I like a little bit more acid and tang in my vinaigrette but this was still lovely. This salad also eats like a meal itself. If I lived in this neighborhood, I would come here for lunch all the time. The half and half is a great option. There is no kid's menu here which isn't the end of the world. That being said, since there isn't a kid's menu, it would be a great consideration to add a smaller portion for little ones. Like pancakes and French toast. The order for pancakes is HUGE and way too big for a 3 year old. Those can easily be made into a smaller order. I know it's often a pain in the butt to serve children. They're loud, messy, and children's menu's are typically cheaper. I get it. But they are people and they do have to eat so it would be nice to have a few offerings suitable for them. The pancakes were quite delicious but the syrup was off to me. It was very thin and cloying. Not like maple syrup. It tasted artificial like it was made with Aspartame or nutrasweet. I don't typically like fruit on pancakes but the fruit on these pancakes were exceptional. Fresh strawberries and blackberries. Maybe tossed with a little sugar? Not sure but it was delicious. I will have to come back to try the matzoh ball soup. Unfortunately, we just didn't have enough room. Great neighborhood spot.

    Peaches H.

    Stopped in here for lunch after my brother had breakfast here last week. The safe is so kind and most importantly the food is excellent. They use Rize up bread in their sandwiches, which totally elevates the food. (Rize up is a local, black owned bakery that was born during the pandemic). I love how they are using local. Anywho- the food is light, options endless, outdoor and indoor seating and you can have a variety of things. Can't say I have had one bad item here! They also accommodate modifications to your Sammies. Stop in here for a great locally made and owned meal. Metered street parking when I went around 1330 in the afternoon was ample.

    Italian
    Brian G.

    Saw great reviews for this place and today I found out why. The sandwich I ordered was fantastic in terms of taste, construction, and textures. The Italian: A I grew up eating a lot of mortadella sandwiches so this definitely hit the spot. It's salty but balances out quite well with the mozzarella, lettuce, and tomato. The sesame bread they used is soft and easy to bite into. And they have a mayo/sauce that tastes very delicious. I ordered online and it was ready in 10 minutes as promised. $19 for a sandwich after tax is a bit pricey but you're paying for quality here and they met my expectations.

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    Mel's Drive-In

    Mel's Drive-In

    3.4
    (2.9k reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    Mel's Drive-In is a fun, nostalgic spot that's definitely worth visiting--especially if you enjoy…read morethat classic retro diner vibe. The atmosphere really stands out, with a cool 50s theme that makes the whole experience feel unique and memorable. The burger was the highlight of the meal--juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. It's exactly what you'd hope for from a place like this. The fries were decent, but nothing special--good enough, just not as standout as the burger. The cheese sticks were tasty and cooked well, but at around $18, they felt a bit overpriced for what you get. The restaurant was clean, and the staff were friendly and kept things moving smoothly. Overall, it's a great place to visit for the experience, solid food, and fun atmosphere. Not perfect across the board, but definitely a spot I'd recommend checking out at least once if you're in San Francisco.

    I remember this place being significantly better. We came after a late night Giants game because…read morenothing is better than good ole fashioned diner food. Greasy, salty and fatty. Here's what we got: 1. Banana milkshake 10/10 2. Coke float 10/10 3. Beef dip 2/10 4. Smash burger 6/10 Service was still great! There was only one server and the place started to get pretty packed so that's the good news. Also, forgot how nostalgic it is at a diner and one that still has a juke box. Come for the vibes and milkshakes.

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    Mel's Drive-In

    Mel's Drive-In

    3.1
    (1.2k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    America turns 250 years old this 4th of July which is this week. The party people will be…read morecelebrating Americas birthday but also 250 years of San Francisco. Wandering around San Francisco you will see what the new America has built which is prosperity as a country of immigrants from all around the world. One thing I enjoy is diversity but also unity among fellow Americans. There is a love and dislike relationship among Americans towards the United States. It is like bad mouthing and a dislike towards a family member or a lover at times when in the end they will still reunite and still have love for one another. Nothing shows the United States uniting with others like the World Cup soccer. The world shows its appreciation towards American food. Nothing is more American in the world as Burger and fries. There is a place which been serving the American classics like cheese burger and fries in SF for almost 80 years along with milkshakes and it's called Mel's Drive-In. Walking on Geary Boulevard in San Francisco I saw a rare site these days . I saw a big United States flag waving in the sky and the sun shining on it in front of a restaurant. Then I saw over ten American flags in front of the restaurant. It seemed like I went back in time. Inside it's an old school diner with jukeboxes and pictures of George Lucas directing the movie American Graffiti. Mel's Drive-In started 80 years on South Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco. I was in the mood for an American meal and I got Mel's Burger with fries . The burger was tasty and a bit cheesy and the fries were not too salty like some in SF. I got the butterscotch milkshake and it was tasty with a cherry on top. A great place to get a taste of Americana. San Francisco is the city In was born and still "dwell" a place for protest you can hear the screams and see those who "yell " but it's the freedom of speech from the Golden Bridge to the "Freedom Bell" like you have the freedom you get a cheeseburger and a milkshake with the cherry on top at a drive -in named "Mel" Nothing is more American than a milkshake , cheeseburger, and "fries"while watching the flag wave on Geary Boulevard in the sun in clear blue "skies" some in this country who are proud are looked upon as "Americanize"but I look at each other with the lens of unity and freedom with my own "American eyes "

    I want to drop Mel's at least a star, but I gave it two stars when I first reviewed it, and it…read morewould be dishonest of me to pretend that it has remained at two stars all these years, because I've come here occasionally in the intervening years and have mostly enjoyed myself. So it might have rated three stars before this past April. What happened in April? Well, I don't know whether it actually occurred in April, but in April, I noticed that Mel's very prominently advertises on its menu that it fries its fried foods in beef tallow. That means I can't eat French fries or onion rings from here, because they're needlessly not vegetarian. And while I'm not the most healthy person out there, I do notice when things probably aren't vegetarian. In short, I'm pretty sure this is a change, because I would have noticed this a long time ago and ordered accordingly. So why did Mel's make this change? Probably because its owners are MAHA people, and RFJ, Jr., and a bunch of other clueless people believe that seed oils are deadly. But even if you believe seed oils are deadly, there are other non-seed oils that aren't sourced from dead animals. I only noticed because it's printed on the menu, so it's not like Mel's is trying to hide this change--on the contrary, I think they really believe using beef tallow is a selling point. Except that there are expressly vegetarian items on the menu, including a veggie burger. Non-beef fries aren't even an option? Really? I must issue a GRATUITOUS MEAT ALERT. Other things annoy me about Mel's too. It's not open late enough. They do that stupid thing where they charge you a hidden fee to pay either their workers' salaries or for their health insurance. A Bunch of SF restaurants do this same thing; it's false advertising, and it should be illegal. Build the cost of doing business into your actual prices. It's not as if the restaurant is paying these fees; we customers are. Finally, the service has been atrocious the last two times I came here. If you don't have enough servers to offer good service, do not seat people. That's the time-tested solution. Seating people without enough help just makes everyone angry. This isn't a one-star review, because Mel's is useful in a late-night bind and has a parking lot. If more places in San Francisco were open late or at least until ten p.m., Mel's would probably only warrant one star. Still, I can't see coming here anytime soon, especially after such recent bad service. It's also really expensive, even pre-hidden fee.

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    Breakfast at Tiffany's

    Breakfast at Tiffany's

    4.0
    (1.3k reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    I've never been to a restaurant that serves three eggs Benedict in one order, so that alone was…read moreimpressive! The food was absolutely amazing, and the service made the experience even better. We came on a weekday morning, and it was nice and calm. The woman who helped us, I believe her name was Tiffany, was incredible.. so welcoming, attentive, and kind. The location is also great and adds to the overall atmosphere. Everything about this place exceeded expectations, and I'll definitely be coming back much more often.

    We came here yesterday for brunch. It took us awhile to find a parking. San Bruno Ave was very…read morebusy, like a small Chinatown area. So be prepared to make a few rounds around the residential area to find parking. Glad we were here early as I heard that the line is usually long. A lady greeted us at the restaurant, very friendly and seated us right away. Cute small restaurant. Love the old photos of SF in the olden days . We ordered the San Bruno florentine Benedict and Western omelette. Before you order, know that the portions are huge! All the Benedict's comes with 3 poached eggs on an English muffin with hash brown or tater tots with your choice of stuffings. It was very rich, heavy breakfast and delicious! The mushroom and spinach with the sausage was savory. I love how the egg yolks just falls apart everywhere when you cut it in the middle. The hollandaise sauce was just the right amount. It was very filling. The omelette was like a calzone. They stuffed that omelette with so much filling that my hubby was loving it!!! He said it was full of flavors and all the stuffings were soo delicious he could not stop eating. Halfway to his omelette you can tell he was full but he was a trooper and almost finished everything. lol. Anyway, we left the restaurant overly stuffed but happy!!! We should have stopped eating when our tummy told us to stop, but it was delicious and fresh so we kept digging in. That was a mistake, lol. This place by far is one of the best breakfast place I've been to. Come hungry. Will be back!

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    Mel's Drive-In

    Mel's Drive-In

    3.0
    (873 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Ahh bummer they have closed! No wonder those Almond Slivers…read moreon my sundae were stale. Going out of business stale. Well the ambience is empty- just a parking lot. No more service. Farewell to all the good times!

    I feel a little bit bad writing a bad review of this Mel's location, as it had a major fire a few…read moredays after I ate here with my parents and niece. But this is Yelp, man; you can do whatever you want as long as you're reviewing honestly and not getting quid-pro-quoed to do so. I know Mel's Drive-In. One of this Mel's Drive-In's selling points when I came here late at night recently was that it was open. Another was that it had a parking lot. Check to both, but with some grains of salt. THE PARKING SITUATION Yes, it has parking. But beware! It's one-way for some ridiculous reason, and the only legal way to enter is from Lombard Street. That's right; although the parking lot is attached to Lombard, Steiner, and Moulton Streets, you're only legally allowed to enter from Lombard Street, which is a huge busy street that's difficult, if not illegal, to make U-turns on. If anything, you should be forced to exit onto Lombard and be allowed to enter at or exit from either Steiner or Moulton, but nope, you'll be breaking the law to do what's convenient to both you and most other drivers. Great work, Mel's. THE INTERIOR It's weird. And small. And crowded. The bathrooms are kinda gross. Fifties diners make me think of comfortable booths. I know that Mel's is a '40s drive-in--supposedly--not a '50s diner, but booths are booths. Why aren't they more of them, and why is that weird seating area right in the middle of the restaurant? THE FOOD If you can call it that. I had the worst restaurant omelette I've ever had in my life. It was supposed to have veggies and cheese. Instead of being inside the omelette, all the veggies were underneath it, as in the cook put veggies on my plate, and then he put the cheesy omelette on top of it. My dad ordered the same thing, and his came out the same stupid way. THE SERVICE Friendly, but impossible to flag down. They have a lot of people working, but only your person can help you with your problem, even if it's an any-person problem like needing more napkins or salt. It also took forever for our food to come out. We could see and hear the cooks having a grand old time in the kitchen, and the servers were bringing things out to people, but our meal was awkward, because my niece's plate came out four minutes before my mom's, which came out seven minutes before my dad's and mine. I still kind of like the Mel's on Geary. Maybe that's just for nostalgia reasons, but I will say that I've never had poor service there, and the food is generally good. This Mel's, on the other hand, was a joke. I was embarrassed to bring people here, even if they were my seventeen-year-old niece and my parents. (My niece had been here before with her friends late at night, that little social butterfly.) I didn't pay, but I saw the bill. It's just as expensive (which means too expensive) as its Geary Boulevard location, but with way less value.

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    Tommy's Joynt

    Tommy's Joynt

    3.8
    (3.3k reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    Killing some time before dinner, stopped in for Happy hour at this supposedly legendary place…read more From ths outside, it didnt look like much, in fact it had Dive written all over it. I was pleasantly suprised walking in, as I was greeted with a Warm, cozy rusticly decorated place full of charm . Immediately through the door to the right was a hof-brau manned by a gentleman ready to serve up whatever culinary delight you wanted to try. The place was peppered with tables, occupied by what appeared to be a heavy presence of regulars. Took a spot at the bar, and ordered a beer and a shot while my sister got a manhatten. Prices for happy hour were well within reason and the pour for the bourbon was quite generous. The barkeep was gregarious and engaging . I want to go back for sure and try the hof-brau. It gave me a similar vibe like the old sams in sacramento.

    A San Francisco classic!…read more Had the pleasure to be in the neighborhood looking for a bite, and got quick nods of agreement when I suggested we hit Tommy's Joynt! I've been coming here for over 30 years, but I know this place has probably been there for at least that long before I made my way through its doors! We all ordered slim plates, which is a nice option, as the provide lighter meals for a lower price. For $14.50 I got Prime Rib (I think they call it round steak), mashed potatoes, a salad, a roll, and a side of beans. They offer a wide range of other options, including rotating nighttly specials. The guys at the counter are awesome, and are eager to serve you up a tasty plate, just how you want it! Everything is perfectly serviceable. Drinks are available on the other side of the room, and they have a great selection of beer and liquor (and I expect wines as well). I had a Ukrainian beer with my steak, and it hit the spot! Service at the bar is also quite good. I didn't have an Irish Coffee, since they didn't have fresh coffee made and we were in a bit of a time crunch, but I recall those being a treat as well. Huge helpings of tasty food at a reasonable price, and service with a smile makes this a heartwarming bit of San Francisco's classic dining. Give them a try for food, or just come in and have a drink - folks around here seem to be friendlier than most - maybe it's just getting good food at a great price!

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    St. Francis Fountain

    St. Francis Fountain

    4.0
    (1.3k reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    The Mission District is home to some legacy businesses. You will see devoted patrons going to their…read morefavorite stores , bars, and restaurants over the years and they still are standing. In San Francisco alone there are a few places which been around for over 100 of years. There is a place which has been a Mission District neighborhood staple for over 100 years . It's a great place to cool out on a sunny day. They serve one of the best pancakes in San Francisco and is located on 24th streets. Its namesake is San Francisco is English and it's called St. Francis Fountain. On the last few days left of a Spring 2026 stroll I landed in St. Francis Fountain. Inside you will feel the nostalgia as you will see tables and booths and also an ice cream bar which serves ice cream sundaes with a cherry on top and classic milkshakes. I got the vanilla milkshake and it was tasty and a bit sweet. I then had to try the buttermilk pancakes. It was savory and buttery and the syrup made all delicious. This store also has some nostalgia selling trading cards like the garbage pail kids in SF. Overall a good vintage classic soda fountain in SF. Come here once you are "awake"where they "make" a delicious buttermilk "pancake"and you can wash it down with a strawberry or vanilla "milkshake" Come get the pancake after it's made with a delicious "batter"and get a breakfast or lunch "platter "and enjoy a good yap another words a good "chatter "at a place in SF where for over 100 years the Mission neighborhood still "gather"

    St Francis Fountain is a legacy business, the oldest on 24th street, and there's a reason why…read morethey've been around serving up some of the best diner food in SF since 1918!!! I stopped by for breakfast early on Saturday. There's the main restaurant with tables and bar seating, and they have the restaurant space next door with even more tables. Apparently at peak brunch time, the whole space is packed even the outdoor seating. The whole time our service was fantastic, it wasn't super busy so they were also able to give us a little history about Saint Francis fountain and the building. The space has that classic diner decor, fresh pothos cuttings at every table, I felt the good energy. The coffee was good, no frills diner coffee. We ordered the chef's mess side of banana bread (the warm it up straight on the grill), biscuits and gravy with poached eggs, and the sourdough French toast with banana walnut topping. Was this too much food for two people? Of course. When you look at this incredible menu, good luck choosing only 1 thing! The food came out hot and very big portions. The biscuits and gravy were perfect. The gravy was creamy with nice size chunks of sausages, cooked so well, sausage wasn't overcooked. The biscuits were so soft, buttery. The home style spuds were seasoned really well, paired really well with my eggs and biscuits and gravy. I was so happy. The sourdough French toast was so good. The fresh banana topping with walnut and a little butter in one bite, wow!! It was also done so well, sourdough wasn't mushy at all. My partner enjoyed their chef's mess. It was seasoned well, cooked well, and the mushrooms in it were great! Overall, this is a very memorable breakfast for me. I can't wait to go back to try more on the menu. They had so many good options in the quality of food was fantastic. I think this is generally one of my favorite spots in the city for a classic diner breakfast.

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    A view from our booth to the opposite side wall in the back.
    A view from our booth to the opposite side wall in the back.
    The Chef's Mess. Eggs, bacon, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, peppers and delicious.
    The Chef's Mess. Eggs, bacon, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, peppers and delicious.
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