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    New Taraval Cafe

    4.3 (726 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Irish Sausage & Two Eggs
    Stanley L.

    I haven't written a review for New Taraval Cafe in a while so it's long overdue. I love the owner Stanley so much because he's an awesome dude and we share the same name. Great food, fantastic selection. Long waits on weekends because of how great this place is. I usually go for the Irish sausage over scrambled eggs or the California scramble omelette. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards.

    Full Irish Breakfast
    Hansel F.

    New Taraval Cafe is a San Francisco staple and very neighborhood friendly. It might get busy on weekends but typically average paced. Dining alone, I was seated with ease. My previous visit I sat at the counter and Orlando took care of me and showcased all the homemade hot sauces he makes. This time, I sat at a table and met Stanley the owner. Both Stanley and Orlando are very friendly and make everyone feel at home, you can tell they love what they do. I ordered the full Irish breakfast and would say it's one of the best in San Francisco. Orlando also makes homemade jams and they pair well with the toast! Fresh OJ always a pro move.. I definitely recommend this cafe as a solid way to start your day.

    Janice J.

    First meal of the year (HAPPY NEW YEAR!) and of course we had to go to a diner! Frequent place we venture to as it is within walking distance from the apartment. My bf and I came out here around 1ish (we didn't go to sleep until 4am) and were lucky enough to be seated before they closed at 2pm as there was a long list of people ahead of us. White board for you to write down your name and party size. We waited outside and luckily it was just drizzling. Stan the owner was great and personable with us once there was room inside to wait. We left around 2:20 but there were a few stragglers left but we didn't feel we were rushed and the staff was eating with us after the diner rush. We got the French Toast Delight to share as we are watching our sugar levels. Cinnamon French Toast Topped with Strawberries and Bananas. Served with Whipped Cream for $15. I got my usual Denver Omelette - Ham, Bell Pepper, Onion for $17. LOVE that their (12oz) OJ is freshly squeezed as that is best for me for $7. Recommend the variety of hot sauces they have which most if not all of them Orlando himself makes. My bf got the Huevos Rancheros - Corn Tortillas, Cheese, Bacon, Rancheros Sauce, Sour Cream, Green Onions, Queso Fresco, 2 Eggs, Served with home fries for $18. He got coffee that was refillable for $4. Video as a reminder to ourselves to ask for it without sour cream. If you know my bf, you know why.

    Judith G.

    This is a great neighborhood breakfast place in San Francisco. The food is fresh, tasty, plentiful and made to order. The service is professional, proficient and personable. The ambiance is friendly and colorful. I love the California burrito. It is huge and I share it with my husband with both of us being satisfied when we are done. I would come back again and again.

    1/25/26
    Mike C.

    A friend told me that he enjoyed a breakfast here several months ago. I hoped to try them during the holidays but they were closed those mornings. In arranging a Sunday morning meetup with my travel companions before our trip, I chose this corner spot for brunch. A friend arrived there first and signed up for a table as two parties were ahead of him. After I dropped a friend off and found parking across the street after driving down a few streets, I walked over to the restaurant. I sat at the side bench as my friends waited in front for his name to be called. About 15 minutes later, we were led to a four-top table on the left halfway in. Given menus, we talked about the variety of breakfast and special menu items before ordering our meals. A friend opted for coffee while my other friend and I had ice water. Being tempted by a couple other meals, I chose the Mexican omelette (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=BAmIhBo7m7c7b9oLJw1vsw) with English muffin dry with peach jam (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=yu_UiS-EU0Cs1ue2AgwBgw); chorizo, jack cheese, topped with Ranchero sauce, avocado, and sour cream. All items in the breakfast basics and omelettes and scrambles sections come with home fries and a slice of toast, mixed greens, garlic red potatoes, or fruit sub for potatoes + $2. I enjoyed my omelette though I likely would have enjoyed this more with a Spanish sauce (ie Spanish omelette). I topped the home fries with ketchup and hot sauce. The portions are generous as I was already full after eating about 2/3rds of the fries and apportioning half of a half slice of the English muffin. I was tempted to have the loco moco (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=wgplnRTeSGRvmjBkeiGMmQ) and was considering bringing one home instead. When my friend said it was okay, I decided to save it for another visit. Service was really nice, a real feat given how busy there are. There was a line still as we left albeit a short one. One of the other waiters also struck a conversation with us about a humorous situation, given that this was technically a breakfast meeting. I will likely stop in on the next holiday morning to have breakfast. This is certainly a popular neighborhood breakfast spot so do come early to avoid lines and to secure a convenient parking space.

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    Sally Y.

    Great American breakfast/lunch diner with traditional American fare - everything under $20! I grabbed a seat at the bar and noticed their housemade sauces. When I got my French toast and scrambled eggs, I tried each umami sauce - all nicely spicy! Efficient & friendly service in a clean atmosphere that's frequented by regulars, New Taraval Cafe provides old fashioned comfort food.

    Corned beef hash
    Pear N.

    First time trying this place, and overall it wasn't bad. We ordered the corned beef hash and the chilaquiles with bacon on the side. If you're looking for a classic diner breakfast, this spot definitely gets the job done. We've had better chilaquiles elsewhere, and I do wish the fried potatoes were more like hash browns, but they also served at least three different homemade salsas that were delicious and added a lot of extra flavor to the potatoes. The place was busy the whole time we were there, and it has a nice old-school diner vibe.

    Corn beef hash, scrambled eggs, and home fries.

    Haven't been to this restaurant in ages since the change of ownership. Service remains top-notch, with staff who are consistently friendly and attentive. Food is consistent. We ordered the corn beef hash (using beef brisket) with scrambled eggs and home fries. We also ordered two pork chops (thin cut), over easy eggs and home fries. The pork chops had good flavor but a tag overcooked and made it dry. It also came with toast and homemade jams.

    C W.

    A friend wanted to go here for lunch, telling me it wasn't a fancy place at all but the food was good. I am not the "diner" kind, but it was in the neighborhood and time was short! Well, it doesn't look good on the outside, but inside most of the tables were full, the staff was welcoming, and the food was great! I watched how the staff was with all the guests, and they were genuinely kind to all. My friend had the omelette and I had a BLTA! Really good and fast service. Even great coffee for a diner! I don't get to the city much but recommending to friends who live here!!

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    Devina D.

    I've had this place bookmarked ever since I saw a review on social media. The review focused on their cookies, but the food looked good enough to try. Parking is all street parking, which can be hit or miss. The establishment itself is small, and you'll need to write your name on the waitlist. Fortunately, I only waited about 10 minutes before being seated since I was a small party, and larger groups were waiting for tables. My fiancé and I were seated at the counter. Italian Omelet: This was good but not something I'd order again. The potatoes, however, were disappointing. They had the texture of boiled potatoes that were lightly stir-fried, with only a few crispy spots. Most were soft, soggy, and lacked flavor. I prefer super crispy potatoes, so I'd definitely sub these out next time. They also needed a lot of sauce, salt, and pepper to make them more palatable. Breakfast Burrito: This was just alright. It was a bit wet and greasy, which wasn't ideal. One thing I did love was their hot sauces. They seem to be a recipe from one of the workers (his face is on the logo), and they're all delicious with a nice kick. Definitely a highlight of the meal! If I'm in the area and craving diner-style breakfast, I'd consider coming back, but I'd definitely try different menu items next time.

    Lemonade with free refills
    Alyssa S.

    My new favorite breakfast spot! The place is small so there's limited seating but the service is great and food was sooooo delicious. I ordered way too much but everything we got was amazing. Their home potatoes are like fried mashed potatoes and I loved them. Orlando's hot sauces were all so flavorful too. I tried every one of them and they were all good but I have my top two for sure. Can't wait to go back again... maybe tomorrow lol

    Sam Y.

    Came in to eat some late late breakfast but was told it was burger night. No biggie, got the meatball burger and it was good! It came with a fat portion of crinkle fries. There were a few tables and seating at the grill. I had no problem getting seated right away on a Monday night after work. The waitress was friendly and attentive. The chef at the grill gave me a friendly farewell when I was on my way out. Nice spot and I shall put this on my grub rotation.

    Hot sauce selection is on point
    Jamie Z.

    Swung by back in February on a Saturday around 11am and tables were full. Very no frills, lively and nice people working there. There was a waitlist inside by the entrance. Took about 15 minutes to be seated. Ordered their Hot Link Scramble and really enjoyed it. Good heat from the hot link and pleasantly surprised that their house hash potatoes was more mashed potato like with and crispy exterior. Their hot sauces are tasty. Servers were attentive and routinely came back to refill waters and coffee. Very friendly and welcoming neighborhood Cafe.

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    People who run it are great. Very friendly diner style experience. Corned Neff hash 2 ways. Always hits the spot.

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    Whether you're going to the zoo, heading to Sunset Dunes, or just live in the neighborhood, Java…read moreBeach is a good stop for a snack. Java Beach has several tables both inside and outside. I often see people bringing their babies or dogs and eating outside when it is sunny. They keep a bowl of water out for the furry friends. I usually get their sandwiches, with the club being my go to. You can get a standard club sandwich but you also have the option of having it on a Dutch Crunch. I almost never turn down a dutch crunch option, and it does well with club ingredients (turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo). The house coffee is solid but not always consistent day to day. One thing that could be improved is speed. It's a relatively low staff cafe for the amount of foot traffic they get, so you might have to wait a while for your order. Also, they don't always get the order exactly right (e.g., wrong cheese in my wife's sandwich, wrong bread on an order in the past). It's also not cheap, but hey, it's a cafe near the beach. Overall, pretty solid food and coffee, and worth stopping by if you're in the area.

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