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    Pat's Cafe

    4.1 (966 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Genie M.

    We hadn't eaten breakfast and we were looking for a place that had breakfast around noon. My omelet was stuffed with fresh tomatoes and spinach. The sourdough toast with butter was perfectly toasted and the right amount of butter. The coffee was good. My family members were happy with their food as well. The owner Pat checked on us. She introduced us to the chef. The host and staff were all attentive to all the patrons. There is art for sale that you can purchase, lots of great photos of The Bay area. The seating was comfy with cushioned benches as well as regular chairs. I would definitely return when I am in San Francisco!

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    Skeeter S.

    This place is Special! If you're in the North Beach area and need a real breakfast, this is your spot. It is crazy busy, but they work fast and you'll be sat in no time. The menu covers all the staples and some real specialities like chilaquiles. Fantastic service, I really can't say that enough...these guys rock. For the win...House Coffee, Steak and Eggs, and a pancake side.

    We took Waymo to Pat's!
    Joseph S.

    We were visiting SF for a few days, and we were looking for a breakfast spot. We wanted a restaurant that was too far to walk to, but not too far to drive to. Why? We were going to take a Waymo (for the first time) to the restaurant, and were a little wary of driving too far with no one in the car except us. We made it - the ride was smooth and relaxing - however, the Waymo stopped just around the block from Pat's - it was a 'quick walk around the block'. We saw the party next to us had ordered pancakes and French Toast, both of which looked good. However, we both opted for the omelettes with biscuits and potatoes. I had cheese, mushrooms, onions and peppers. My partner had the same, only substituting the peppers for spinach. The omelettes were delicious-they must whip the eggs quite well to get such a fluffy and light texture. While the veggies tasted vibrant and fresh, the vegetables were not sautéed at all. I was a little surprised that they were added after slicing, as I'm used to a softer veggie in my omelette. The biscuits were very good - we asked for honey to drizzle on top, which is a favorite of mine! The potatoes were excellent - not greasy with a nice grill on the outside and soft inside.

    Checking this out for first time.  It is PACKED!
    Frank T.

    Holly Shishito Peppers Batman! This place is amazing. Came at lunch on Sunday and it was packed to the rafters. Everyone on Yelp was raving on the crepes and pancakes. My Mom makes the best crepes so I went with one pancake since I sensed that would be enough, especially since I was gonna get the biscuits and gravy. The plate came and I was like Holy Toledo Robbin. The picture does not give it justice. There was so much food and so good. The pancake had to be a foot wide, and it came with melted butter already on it. I love butter with my pancake. There were 3 fluffy biscuits and massive amounts of gravy, plus two eggs and potatoes. I was in breakfast heaven. The biscuits and gravy were better than I have had in TX and that says something. I will be back every day this week to try other dishes.

    Blair P.

    I love Pat's Cafe. Service is always thorough and helpful, and food comes out quickly. Today I got the Ranchero breakfast which is a fried crispy corn tortilla topped with black beans, egg, cheese and on the side there is sour cream and avocado. It's super tasty. I paired it with coffee. There is ample indoor seating and a few outdoor tables too. Super cute spot with cozy ambiance.

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    Stephanie W.

    We found Pat's Cafe while on a weekend birthday trip to the Bay Area. A really cozy spot with the fluffiest pancakes you could ever want! The service was excellent and quick. The latte made to perfection! This is a must stop if you are near Fisherman's Wharf!

    Pancakes special with eggs and bacon.

    Great food and great service. Our go to spot when we visit San Francisco. Definitely recommend!

    Granola, Banana Pancakes.

    What a great find! We went twice. LOVED the Ranchero breakfast. Friendly, clean and easy to get to from the trolley station!

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    this is a 10/10 diner. As a self proclaimed diner connoisseur, this is high on my list - if not the highest. I ate here 3/5 mornings I was in SF, the eggs Benedict were some of the best I've ever had, and the Nutella crepes may have changed my life. I love pat's cafe

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    Andrew B.

    Excellent! Great place off the tourist path a little but really close to the bottom of Lombard St where you'll take photos of the crooked street. Loved the food, super great service, and kick ass Brazilian dude playing music out front. Had a margarita which was great. Coffees were excellent. Pats hash was amazing. Avocado toast excellent. Also had a dish with eggs, peppers etc that was amazing. Highly recommend!

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    Solid brunch/breakfast spot. It's our go to spot when we are in the neighborhood. Hidden gem, no frills, casual place

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    Excellent place . Best spot for eating me and the kids we all loved Evrything . Very fast and great food

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    Very good. Quaint little cafe in Wharf/North Beach area! Service was great. Had a wonderful omelet that was huge.

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    This is our go to breakfast spot in the city! They always seat us quickly, staff is very kind and quick and the food never disappoints!

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    Goid food served hot, service is very helpful and has a great neighborhood cafe eatery ambiance.

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    Food was great and service even better! The staff is very attentive/responsive. Love the street ambiance as well, small but comfy.

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    Glad you enjoyed our great food and service. Hope to see you again!!

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    Thanks for your kind words , hope to see you next visit.

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    The Boardroom

    The Boardroom

    4.1
    (518 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    The food here was such a huge highlight of our San Francisco trip !! After a long day exploring the…read morecity we overestimated the amount of time we had to go grab clam chowder at boudins. What originally started as a disappointment became a huge blessing once we found the board room. Feet aching, sweaty, and tired we made our way to this bar. Immediately you could tell it's a local favorite, the ambiance was nice and a great spot to people-watch. There was a cup flipping event which was super fun to spectate, along side the rotating pictures of the bar's beloved pooches . We ordered 2 western burgers, 12 count bone-in wings (half bbq, half Hawaiian), and an appetizer of corn dogs, tater tots, bacon Mac & cheese bites, and mozzarella sticks. Later we also added boneless buffalo wings which were so tangy, well-seasoned, and HOT. The western bacon burgers were so delicious, crispy bacon, crispy onion rings, and some bomb.com bbq sauce. The wings were drowned in sauce (just how we like them) , the bbq was to die for and the Hawaiian had the perfect little kick of spice for our picky eaters. The appetizer platter was also fried to perfection, with the perfect crunch on the tater tots & corn dogs. The Mac & cheese bites & mozzarella sticks were perfectly cheesed, with an amazing cheese pull on the mozzarella sticks. Along with the food, my boyfriend and I ordered some drinks. I got a margarita and he got a Guinness. Both drinks were good, very standard and well served. The couple behind the bar were very funny and super kind to us being dazed after all the walking. On our way back down to SoCal my brother is still raving about the burgers, this is a MUST-STOP the next time we come up to San Francisco!!

    I came by to catch the World Cup game. Cool spot to catch a game cause they have TVs all across the…read morebar and in the back. Happy hour from 4-7 pm. $3 beers in can, few food items. Got charged for full nachos and totchos but ordered during hh time. The bartender was nice and refunded. When it's crowded it gets stuffy. Only 1 restroom. Street parking and garages.

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    American Bites

    American Bites

    4.7
    (125 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    This is definitely one of those hidden gem in SF when you're craving Italian. Located in North…read moreBeach area with the entrance hiding in a small alley, the restaurant is bigger than we thought with both indoors & outdoors seating. The outdoor patio is definitely a blast for a summer day in SF, also converting to a free Tango class at 6:30 on Wednesday evening. We started with some special drinks as recommended by Ali, the most generous guy you've ever met. We got Japanese Artisan Gin Pomegranate Mint Martini and AB's Espresso Martini. They were so refreshing after we had to walk on some hills in 80degree weather in SF. After that, the appetizers we ordered came out with Caprese Salad & Mahmoud's Delicious Pork Ribs. The portion was huge for just appetizer. It's been a while for me to have that crispy baguette toasted with olive oil & vinegar, nothing could be better than that. The ribs were tender, the bonus point was definitely the sauce as it wasn't too sweet like the other places. You can't miss pizza in an Italian restaurant, so we ordered my favorite Crispy Prosciutto De Parma, Poached Pear. Prosciutto is my love so I'll just order it wherever I go if they have it on the menu. Super crispy, even though it's not as thin as I expected, I'd still order it again when we come back. It's served with a bowl of cheese powder and chili flakes so you can customize your pizza. The main entrees were definitely pasta and we just had our eyes bigger than our stomach. If you don't know what to order, ask Ali and he'll be more than happy to help you with all the recommendations, and even offer some alternatives for your pasta when the restaurant is not too crowded. My favorite was Pasta Dellacasa with Prawns added, mixing of all the sauces they have. It was so rich and I felt like no other pasta we had can be compared. They serve it hot and you can ask for as much cheese as you want for your pasta because they make it at the table for you. The place was really cool since the building was built over 100 years ago. Even the trees we were sitting next to are over 100 years old, which is pretty cool. You can even find the menu when the original place just opened, with pasta price ranged from $2-3.

    This place is Awesome!! Kinda hard to find it great!! My daughter(22) and I went here for a mother…read moredaughter lunch date. Found it on Yelp and decided we had to try it. Pulled up and saw the Valet($18) sign. We know parking it hard to find in that area so we just parked. The sign is for American Bites and the restaurant next to it. Walked in which is totally hidden. I would have never known it was there. We are greater instantly and told to choose any seat. They have indoor and outdoor dining. We chose indoor. Looked over the menu and order a Tequila Sunrise with Don Julio Anejo. Quite tasty Went for the clam chowder appetizer... definitely 5 stars. Flavorful and creamy. I would come back just for that. Daughter ordered the Seafood Linguini with a cream sauce. The waiter kinda questioned it but made it anyway.. They added Parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper at the table. Everything came with a nice crusty bread I order the Ciopinno!! It was one of the best I ever had.. Added Parmesan and cracked pepper of course. Everything was 5star including the service we received. Left there and recommended the place to several friends.. I'll be back soon.

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    Chief Sullivan's

    Chief Sullivan's

    4.1
    (155 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Fun pub, came here to watch the game and it was originally pretty empty. Got crowded as the night…read morewent on which made the atmosphere lively, but they had plenty of tables fit for big groups. The food and drinks were great, we loved the pulled pork sliders and the pretzel the most! The only thing I wouldn't recommend is the Espressotini, it was a bit too bitter. Would definitely come back.

    Food 5.0 | Service 5.0 | Ambiance 5.0…read more Hours: Closed M&T Sa Su: 10:30AM-2AM | F: 3:30PM-2AM W: 5PM-1AM | Th: 5PM-2AM *BRUNCH SAT & SUN 10:30AM-3PM* CHIEF SULLIVAN's a pub at 622 Green, off Columbus, in North Beach is an often overlooked spot for a meet up for a gathering, full bar, drinks, bar food, and festive atmosphere and friendly staff. Ask for a perfect Guinness pour! Recently dropped by for a Saturday brunch and, boy, was I surprised! Tried: WARM SPICED OATS - Oats simmered w/cinnamon, nutmeg & almond milk, touch of maple syrup. Good vegan offering for breakfast, would order again. CROQUE MADAME - Grilled ham & Gruyére, Béchamel, Sunny-side egg, side of green salad & fruit. CM is a fav and would order again! CRAB CAKE BENEDICT - House crab cakes, spinach & Hollandaise. They do Benedicts very nicely here. Pair a Benedict with a Mimosa or Blood Mary! GLUTEN-FREE ALMOND PANCAKES - Almond flour pancakes w/Maple syrup, whipped butter & seasonal berries. Forgot to add lemon curd option but this was hot, fluffy and really good. I'd ask for extra syrup next time. Definite reorder and a good vegan offering! Paired above with Zero Proof Spritzer and finished with a Bailey's w/coffee, topped w/Bailey's whipped cream! I'll try their Irish Coffee next time, hot or iced. CHIEF SULLIVAN'S was definitely a good find for brunch offerings in North Beach. I'll be back for more BENEDICTS, OMELETTES, SPICY NASHVILLE CHICKEN & WAFFLES, SEARED SALMON, LEMON RICOTTA RAVIOLIS, GARDEN OMELETTE, NY STEAK & EGGS and more! Chief Sullivan's also the official Notre Dame Fighting Irish Supporters Club in SF. So join them for game day! See you there!

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    Red Window

    Red Window

    4.1
    (348 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    randomly found this spot. was craving a burger and saw the chicken sandwich on the menu…read more started with n/a passionfruit drink (cool kids menu). SO so good. loved it. truly felt like a cool kid. the coconut mojito mocktail was also pretty good. for starter, got the crispy paella balls. they were pretty good. id get them again. for main, got the spanish fried chicken sandwich. I wasn't a fan of how the chicken itself was cooked. not like a regular chicken breast. not sure if it was dark or light meat. but flavors themselves were good. ambiance was really nice. they had indoor and outdoor seating. the service was also quick.

    This is a beautiful european restaurant full of color and character, and fairly busy on a Friday…read moreevening. Glad we made a reservation, as I heard the host tell another couple it would be a one hour wait. We were offered our choice of seating and opted for the heated patio which was covered and enclosed and in close proximity to the live music happening outside the venue. The band was talented and entertaining, performing funk and soul, including songs like Ain't No Sunshine (when she's gone) and Lovely Day. Awesome sounds on the trombone, keyboard, bass, guitar, and vocals, courtesy of Daryl Savage Music. The restaurant offers a nice variety of delicious tapas on their menu. We got the arugula salad, crispy paella balls, risotto funghi porchini, albondigas (beef & pork meatballs) which came with toasted baguette slices, and two glasses of sangria (red and white). The beverages were delightful and topped off with plenty of fresh fruit. Each of the dishes were amazing and made with quality ingredients we could really taste. I especially enjoyed the paella balls and risotto. Wow, such distinct flavors that had me addicted. Plating was lovely as well. Also, staff was attentive and professional, and we were pleased with the service we received here. The place is ideal for date night for sure, the setting offering a nice balance of casual and upscale.

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    Sotto Mare

    Sotto Mare

    4.3
    (6k reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$$
    Outdoor seating
    Family-owned & operated

    Amazing cioppino and amazing scallops. They cook all the seafood perfectly. Lemon butter caper…read moresauce on everything Service is old school and great. The restaurant has great decor - you can feel it's been open and they've been perfecting their craft for decades.

    I'm a hospitality specialist that works in SFO and some customers of mine recommended this place. I…read moregoogled them, took one look at the cioppino and it was official: I KNEW what I wanted for my birthday. I talked about going to this place for weeks. Finally the day was upon us. I had called ahead to check on the foot traffic and to determine the best time to get there. As they open at 11:30, after speaking with someone over the phone the week before, my wife and I determined the best time to get there was 12:30pm, they don't take reservations for parties of 2. We arrived, saw they already had a wait but were on the list by 12:30pm. We were told the wait would be 30 minutes. No problem. We received the buzzer from them and walked around the block and ended up two restaurants down the street around 12:50pm. At 1:09pm, the buzzer still hadn't gone off and my wife, who went in initially to put us on the list, went back in to check on the status of our table. At the host stand, she heard the manager tell a woman who clearly didn't have a reservation she would be sat in 3 minutes. After hearing that, my wife showed the manager the buzzer we had been given and asked, "So how much longer for us?" The manager replied "It may be another 10 minutes." We then watched them scramble to clear a table and immediately give the table to the woman who had arrived after us. Upon this disappointment we decided to leave because if they can't get something simple like seating guests respectfully right, I can only imagine what else they'll screw up. People don't remember what you do... They remember how you made them feel. As a hospitality professional, not only was this experience totally unavoidable but it left me feeling disrespected and not valued - as a customer; as a person. In being honest, I have to mention that, oddly enough, as I looked around during this disappointment I noticed that everyone seated and being rapidly seated were of one particular ethnic group. Everyone waiting was part of various minority groups which made this incident even more sickening - reinforcing our decision to not only choose to spend our money somewhere else on that day, but to never spend any money there... EVER. I was extremely excited to visit this place and to be shown this kind of treatment further proves that there are still some places that don't want minority dollars so much they simply don't care how they treat you. And unfortunately for them, I'm certainly sharing this experience with as many visitors to the city as I can letting them know "There a MANY fine places to eat in the city... but I'll tell you where NOT to go - unless you feel like being treated like a second-class citizen." Please check in with your personal values before choosing to support this place. Sotto Mare... you all really need to invest in some cultural sensitivity training. It's 2026. Highly disappointed.

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    Steamed clams and mussels is really fresh. And the portion is big!

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