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    Mission's Kitchen

    3.9 (208 reviews)
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    Closed • 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Hansel F.

    I'm so glad I discovered this neighborhood gem. The place was high energy on a Saturday and I sat at the bar counter. Great service on arrival, they were warm and welcoming. I ordered the fresh orange juice with steak and eggs. I liked how musicians and bands would walk in and perform a few songs. What a cool vibe. I could tell this was a family run business and everyone played their part to make sure everything was smooth. The steak and eggs plate was fantastic and a great price for San Francisco. Everything was well seasoned and the meal hit the spot. I definitely recommend this place if you are in the area.

    Verde Chilaquiles ( ordered spicy ) eggs over easy w/ steak on the side .
    Will C.

    First time ,,,, food was excellent, service was fantastic, the woman who greeted us when we walked in was friendly and smiling . Food was cooked exactly like we ordered it , price was great ... No complaints at all , definitely will be back . Thank You Missions Kitchen .

    Robert G.

    I finally made it out to Mission's Kitchen this past weekend after hearing from a few people that it was a solid breakfast spot--and they weren't lying. I ordered the omelet special, where you pick your own toppings. I went with mushroom and cheese, and it was a hit. The omelet was fresh, flavorful, and you could tell everything--from the eggs to the cheese and mushrooms--was quality. Every bite tasted clean and satisfying. It came with a side of home-style fried potatoes with red and green bell peppers, and those were just as good--crispy on the outside, soft inside, and seasoned right. I also got a side of sourdough toast, which was fresh and not stale at all, plus a cup of coffee that was smooth and not watered down--definitely a good start to the day. As for the ambiance, it's a small but cozy spot--not too big, not too cramped. It has a cool Central American vibe, and I noticed they offer some dishes like chilaquiles, which I'm definitely going back to try next time. You can feel the care they put into the place, even with the size. Heads up: get there early. I walked in and got lucky with one open seat, but right after that, there were people waiting outside to get in. It's a popular spot for a reason. Final verdict? Two thumbs up. Great food, good coffee, chill vibe. If you're in the Mission and looking for a real breakfast spot, Mission's Kitchen is absolutely worth checking out.

    Chilaquiles w/ Steak

    Yummy Breakfast....Old School Mission Hole in the Wall - it Stays Packed in Here!!! They Offer American and Spanish Breakfasts & Lunch. You will Leave Stuffed and absolutely all the dishes are very affordable They Close at 3pm and looks like they opened a 2nd location on Valencia Street (this location might be less crowded)

    Horrible, sloppy! My friend's burger was bloody, sent it to get it cooked more, then the folks talking in Spanish, they were lazy bums.

    Food was horrible, service was lousy, a bunch of young men standing around doing nothing. My friend's burger was bloody, mine was sloppy. Never again. $30 wasted.

    Chilaquiles, +added steak. $21. Huge portion and delicious! Steak cooked perfectly.
    John N.

    Everything you could ask for from a neighborhood hole in the wall: bustling energy, chock full of locals, and, most importantly, great tasting food. I tried the chilaquiles, which comes with two eggs any way, refried beans, and rice. I also opted to add a steak, because why the heck not. The portion was huge! I loved that, despite being a quick service diner, they asked me how I liked my steak, and it came out perfectly (a deliciously tender mid-rare). The steak & eggs, plus coffee, came to $24 before tip, which I thought was more than reasonable given the size. Come here if you're looking for something less touristy, with an old-school diner twist, and delicious food served with a smile.

    My Azteca Scramble, and Eric's Central American Special across the way
    Christina C.

    A no-frills diner with cheerful staff serving up huge Mexican/Central American dishes. They also have typical American breakfast dishes (pancakes, omelettes, etc.) but the magic is in the desayunos especiales. Sometimes we want a hearty breakfast that includes fried plantains, so we come here! If you do visit, come hungry and early. This fills up with local families from 10am on, especially on the weekends. Sometimes a guitar player and/or accordion player will serenade diners too.

    John V.

    I've been searching for a reasonably priced breakfast spot, since prices have skyrocketed over the last 2 years. Found it! Mission's Kitchen is not a looker, but it's obviously popular, the food is good and the portions large. My waitress, Sophia, spotted me as a newbie right away. She came over and after introducing herself, proceeded to tell me the history of the restaurant - what wonderful, friendly person! And the menu prices haven't changed very much over the last 2 years. I'll be back.

    Spicy green chilaquiles with a steak (extra $), 2 eggs, beans and rice.

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    They let me sit in a bigger booth even though it was just me. I like that they accommodated me during a busy time.

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    Los chilaquiles son deliciosos me encanta la salsa verde y el pollo asado . Los frijoles refritos riquísimos

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    Mel's Drive-In

    3.4(2.9k reviews)
    2.3 mi•SoMa
    •$$

    Food: I had an outstanding, buttery clam chowder and a refreshing watermelon and beet salad…read more Service: everyone from the host to the servers and busser were friendly and attentive Ambiance: the retro look and feel of the diner was welcoming and nostalgic

    I stopped by Mel's Diner and ordered the corned beef hash with a freshly squeezed orange juice. The…read morecorned beef hash was okay, but honestly, it's not one of my favorites. The orange juice, however, was amazing definitely fresh and one of the highlights of the meal. The service was good. The staff was friendly and consistently checking in, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, what really turned me off was what I witnessed regarding food handling. I saw staff members come back from bussing tables and go straight to handling bread and putting it into the toaster without washing their hands or putting on gloves. Watching someone go from handling dirty dishes to preparing food without washing their hands was extremely unsanitary and honestly disgusting. That completely changed my impression of the restaurant. The price was also outrageous for what I received. My corned beef hash, orange juice, and a $6.50 tip came out to around $43 for one person. I just don't feel the food and overall experience were worth that price. The good: great freshly squeezed orange juice and attentive service. The bad: questionable food handling practices and very high prices. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

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    Inside the diner

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    3.6(1.6k reviews)
    2.4 mi•Union Square, Tenderloin
    •$$
    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 1969

    Delightful ambiance, delicious breakfast fare especially if you're a fan of Country Fried Steak…read more The service is generally delightful unless it's particularly busy, but I find it very kind regardless of circumstance. Upon entering, you might have to wait a little bit by the door before being seated, out of the way of the service station. Once you're seated, they'll ask you for any drink preferences and then leave you to make your entree decisions. A different server will then take your order. I honestly recommend any breakfast fare (I'm particularly fond of the Mighty Moose for eating and having delicious leftovers but I've also gotten their fullstack with bananas AND chocolate chips which was perfect too). I haven't tried any of their dinner items yet but look forward to trying it. They're very good at refilling coffee as well. If you're lucky, there's a very sweet server that I enjoy meeting. I hope you get to meet them too!

    The sign outside says "best breakfast in San Francisco" . This place is definitely great. The…read morecrowds outside for breakfast prove it. It clearly has not just tourist but locals. The hangover was a Mexican breakfast. That was absolutely delicious. The chef knows what he's doing. I traded out the bread for tortillas as it way better with a meal. The French toast was perfectly made light fluffy and delicious. The ambience is busy city life. The place is buzzing. The service is amazing. Everybody is super super friendly and helpful and Prompt. Even if there's a line, you won't have to wait too long. They're very good at getting everyone seated. If we lived in San Francisco, this would be a go to for us.

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    Mel's Drive-In

    3.1(1.2k reviews)
    2.8 mi•Laurel Heights, Inner Richmond
    •$$

    Haven't came to Mel's Drive-In for a long time. It still has a nostalgic old school diner feeling…read more It was so cool to see a diner that still has jukebox on the table. The servers were friendly and quick to seat us. We were given our menus and some water. We were given ample amount of time to order our food. We certainly didn't feel rushed at all. Food came out quick, fresh, and delicious. It really hits the spot when you are craving diner foods. Definitely do come and give this place a try. Support your local please.

    We haven't been to a Mel's in a while & stopped by for convenience & nostalgia. The food &…read morebeverages were solid. My tuna melt was tasty, nicely toasted, with the right amount of dressing. I'd rate it as a 4. I had a potato salad substitute. My wife's omelette was a 4. Decent portion, but just an omelette. My son loved his plain beef burger & hash browns. It wasn't a simple order due to his gluten allergies, but they got it right after an initial mix up adding cheese. The staff are great. Nice ambiance. I recommend ordering without too much deviation off the menu. They were busy & seemed a bit harried. But still: Mel's is not cheap. I still think portions on potato salad, Cole slaw, & tuna melt should increase. Total price was $95 without tip. But we added 20% tip. That's about $38/person. Gotta be honest: we can get more & better elsewhere. We won't be visiting much because of this. Only out of convenience. A 2 still overall...yes, on the price factor. The value isn't there.

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    Mel's Drive-In - What a lineup.

    What a lineup.

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    Breakfast burrito

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    Steak and eggs, country potatoes

    Caché - blueberry tart $11

    Caché

    4.1(187 reviews)
    2.8 mi•Inner Sunset
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    The Sunset strip of San Francisco is a long area of San Francisco which is split into two . There…read moreis the Outer Sunset which reaches the salty waters of the beach in SF. Then there is the Inner Sunset which is around the heart of Golden Gate Park. In the Inner Sunset on 9th Avenue has a diverse amount of good restaurants. On 9th Avenue in the Inner Sunset there is a French Bistro founded by two former workers at a Michelin star in France and it is called Caché. On a still sunny evening on 9th Avenue of the Inner Sunset in SF I landed at Caché. I usually grab a duck confit ( duck legs) when I am at a French restaurant but they were serving some Duck Breast with a sweet apple creamy Polenta Shallot Red Wine Sauce. The duck was so tender it felt I was having the duck version of filet mignon. I then had their Duroc Pork Tenderloin ( not the Tenderloin District in SF) which was tender and it feels like it fell off the bone. It was saucy and had good flavor. My favorite of all was the Seabream Sashimi with Virgin sauce. It was tender and tasty and melted in my mouth. I washed it down with glasses of red French Grenache. A good place to enjoy French food this Summer or this Fall in the Sunset Strip of San Francisco. Come to a place to"dine"with "wine"in SF in the Inner Sunset at "avenue nine" on a good day in the Sunset Strip of San Francisco you will see the sun "shine" Caché is the place where French flavors "enhance"go to Cache if you have a "chance"because it makes your palate do the tango "dance "with the modern flavors of "France"

    Finally got around to trying their newer bakery street pop-up, available on weekends in front of…read morethe restaurant. Full display available and the staff will help explain any items you may not know, while also recommending their favorites too. - lemon madeleine - one of their signatures and it was fantastic. Great lemon flavor and such a moist pastry - chocolate chip brioche - rich, dense, lightly sweet but balanced out by the chocolate - vanilla flan - large flan reminiscent of an egg tart. Creamy and the vanilla flavor really came through

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    Caché - Another sitting area

    Another sitting area

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    Manila clams

    Caché - Sliced Beef w/ burned leek puree, sausage brunoise, mustard ($40)

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    Sliced Beef w/ burned leek puree, sausage brunoise, mustard ($40)

    Breakfast at Tiffany's - Chicken Eggs Benedict Croissant French Toast

    Breakfast at Tiffany's

    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    1.7 mi•Portola, Excelsior
    •$$

    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!

    very calm place and good food! I go here kinda often and you get seated pretty quickly…read more The food is good but idk maybe I go here TOOO often it's like underwhelming but if ur HANGRY and u NEED to eat like anything here is good coz the portions r lowkey big lol I always have to get a Togo box The big scramble was good imo there's too much cheese but yk some ppl like that The buttermilk fried chicken I DID NOTEXPECT THE CHICKEN TO LOOK LIKE THAT!!! Like I was thinking some fat greasy fried chicken sandwich like smth from Popeyes but no it's like a healthier fried chicken and overall it was dry ngl like it's good with more sauce like ketchup. The fries were too crispy and don't jump me yet I love crispy fries but like this is TOO crunchy. The sandwich is rlly messy to eat too I usually get the waffle special and it's so good lol the waffles are soft and warm and the fruit is fresh.

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    Breakfast at Tiffany's - Ana. Great lady. Great grandma.

    Ana. Great lady. Great grandma.

    Breakfast at Tiffany's - Breakfast burrito

    Breakfast burrito

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    Tommy's Joynt - Slim 5 oz. Meat Portion Dinner Plate (mashed potatoes w/gravy & green beans + 3oz additional turkey + side Turkey Stuffing w/Gravy

    Tommy's Joynt

    3.8(3.3k reviews)
    2.2 mi•Fillmore, Western Addition
    •$$

    Stopped by after a doctor's appointment. It's right across the street from the new CPMC hospital…read more Where else in this city can you get a plate of meat and potatoes for less than $15! Truly, I marvel at their economy. The brisket was a bit dry. Maybe because I requested au jus instead of gravy? The baked potato was not super hot. The baked beans were delicious, no complaints. The portion is incredible. I would come here again and I'd like to try the round of beef. I love that you step up to the counter and just order whatever looks good to you. Service was very fast and friendly.

    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.

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    Tommy's Joynt - The seating area

    The seating area

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    Tommy's Joynt - The bar side! Something for everyone!

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    The bar side! Something for everyone!

    St. Francis Fountain - Fried egg sandwich

    St. Francis Fountain

    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    0.6 mi•Mission
    •$$

    I have not been here in YEARS and now I must return more often…read more Mid-week not as busy as the weekend, when there are usually lines. The food is outstanding, just as you might expect from a "diner"., but not greasy, just fresh and HOT. Service is fast and efficient. Booths are small and difficult to get into, so there is a counter. Menu is very extensive and could be hard to decide. All the food coming out of the kitchen looks FAB. Coffee - definitely "diner type", not my vibe 2 eggs, meaty thick bacon (4 strips) w/pancakes - OMG - $17 The pancakes were light, fluffy and Soooo good. Huevos Ranchero - $16 - Looked divine and my friend said it was the best he had ever had. Guess we will be going back, sooner rather than later. Breakfast all day

    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"

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    St. Francis Fountain - 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.

    St. Francis Fountain - 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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