After a long walk around San Francisco, I woke up the next day craving a delicious breakfast and…read moredecided to eat at Cafe Mason. It was absolutely scrumptious! I enjoyed the Sardou Benedict and a cafe mocha, and both were fantastic. The service was also outstanding, especially from Alex. His customer service was amazing--he definitely deserves a raise or even a promotion! Thank you, Alex, for making my experience so enjoyable. I'll definitely be coming back!

So many choices for breakfast around the Union Square district…read more.. We chose Cafe Mason today since we'd never been; and after this visit we'd come back. Italian heritage, but good old American breakfast (but you can get an Americana there (and if I'm not mistaken, I saw a party having bloody Mary's too)) Our waiter was friendly and helpful with the menu options. Our food was tasty, delivered in a timely manner and from what I researched, it's a little cheaper than some of the competition. Is worthy of a five star, but there's nothing that stood out that made it better than an average breakfast house.

Great! Other reviews mention plastic/disposable utensils, but I got silverware for the brunch which…read moreI ate. I got the Duck Side of the Moon, which was perfect. Eggs were fantastic, hash browns could have used a little more salt but that was easily remedied. My group was a little worried we would need a reservation, but we were seated immediately and there were still open seats during what looked like the peak brunch/lunch rush. Staff was friendly, and were great with letting us feel at ease and they were happy to let us grab our own coffee which was from a nearby dispenser. Great benedicts! Perfect for a brunch/breakfast. I'll have to note when they do their pop-ups in the future.

Incredible service. The food was of good value and we got this burger and the fried chicken…read moreBenedict. The fries were BOMB! The Benedict was alright. Not a ton of flavor and the bun for the burger was a bit stale but honestly great ambiance and it was fun!

Café Rito is the restaurant in the Westin St. Francis Hotel for those who aren't planning to take…read moreout a loan to finance dining at Bourbon Steak (see separate review). It's in the main lobby opposite Reception. The hotel's Powell Street entrance is now only for Bourbon Steak patrons. To access the hotel proper, one must go around the corner and enter via the door on Geary Street by the porte-cochère. It's a pleasant space, filling one side of the lofty lobby. Marble floor and counters. Wooden café tables. You order food and/or coffee at the counter and if you are dining in, you'll get a number to put on your table and someone will bring your food to you when it's ready. For coffee, just wait around and it will be ready shortly. The menu includes pastries, sandwiches, pizza, and pasta, depending on the time of day. There are grab-and-go pre-made food items in a cooler, along with a variety of beverages. Packaged snacks are also displayed for purchase. The prices for the chips and such are well in excess of what you'd pay a a local shop, of which there are several down on Market Street. You're paying for convenience. In the course of my most recent stay at the St. Francis, I had coffee several times, as well as a breakfast sandwich and a pepperoni pizza. I have had their pasta on previous visits. The food and coffee are generally good and the people behind the counter are nice. I was particularly impressed with the pizza, which is among the better ones I've had from a hotel restaurant. The breakfast sandwich was okay, but nothing to write home about. It was supposed to have prosciutto and tomatoes, but what was on the roll was mostly egg. The pasta is pretty good. I like the Nonna's Ragu, if you're wondering what sauce to choose. It's hotel prices, but pretty solid if you don't want to leave the hotel. They do close at 9:00 p.m. as of this writing, and the hotel doesn't have any other grab-and-go kiosk, so be sure to get what you need before it gets too late. Otherwise your only other option will be to go out or order the pricey in-room dining.

This cafe is an ok option if you are staying in the hotel anyway. As many Yelpers have said, the…read morehotel gives you a small credit per day for food which can be used here. We stay at this hotel often and there is not much you can get here that will be covered by the credit but it is a nice little discount if you want to grab a snack. We have purchased sandwiches, drinks, soda, juice, small snacks and lots of different pastries over the years. When the Clock Bar was closed we also purchased alcohol here. The prices are high and the food is mediocre but it's great in a pinch so you don't have to venture out. I do enjoy their seasonal daily trio of pastries when I want something sweet. It's presented well with good flavor and variety. They even offer a few stuffed animals and miscellaneous items here as well so it's worth checking our of you're staying here, but to anyone in the city looking for a place to eat, this is not somewhere I would plan to visit unless you are already a guest in the hotel.

Conveniently located next door to the medical offices I had an appointment at, I decided to try…read moretheir PB Java Mocha smoothie and Meaty Bacon Croissant Sandwich....and both were delish! The smoothie was the perfect blend of mocha, banana and peanut butter, while the toasted croissant sandwich with fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheese and bacon was absolutely mouthwatering! The place is small but always busy and I can see why! Looking forward to going back and trying more of their menu next time.

Nice little cafe on post street. There was a smoothie that was in previous post but they told me…read morethey don't make that, so I went with a fruit smoothie. The base of it is orange juice, banana & yogurt and then you add any other fruit on top of that for additional $1 I believe. I did it with blueberries and strawberries which was great but a bit pricey still. Service was good and the lady there was friendly.

This is one of those San Francisco spots that is wonderful just for what it is. It's classic,…read moresolid and has lots of character. Not having been here in some time I have to say it never changes. The atmosphere is old San Francisco throughout. The menu rarely changes and I had the Buttermilk pancakes (3) with a side of Chicken Apple Sausage. I love that they charge an extra $3. for REAL 100% maple syrup (hate to imagine the alternative!) The pancakes are outstanding. Fluffy, large and ever so light, yet filling. Slather on some butter and syrup and you'll be in pancake heaven. Trust me. The sausage was very good too. We got water and coffee right away and refills readily came around. The service was great and they really stay on top of making sure the meal is served well. I definitely recommend this place for breakfast.

A classic cafe with basic food and not great service…read more I understand the appeal as Sears has oodles of character. Black and white portraits fill the walls, the history clings to this place. I came here for breakfast because I read so many glowing reviews but wonder if I came on an off-day or if nostalgia plays its part. My breakfast was not bad but it was underwhelming. I ordered the French Toast with the added maple syrup and received a teeny tiny mass produced sealed bottle of syrup no bigger than one of those novelty jams. The French Toast was ok. It was solid but fairly unremarkable. The service was avoidant. They were there for the bare minimum and nothing more. When we needed someone as a side was forgotten it took several minutes to have anyone make eye contact in our direction. The tables were so close together and we were seated against the wall making it challenging to squeeze through to get someone's attention. I unlikely will be back in San Francisco for many years, but when I do I won't return here.

GREAT breakfast, brunch, lunch place…read more If u are staying at Kimpton Alton, Holiday Inn Express fisherman's wharf or Hotel Zoe u must go. Went once and ended up going 3 days in a row: 3 egg omelette eggs benedict florentine eggs benedict dungeness crab U get your money's worth, excellent presentation and service!

Food: (5.5/10) Pancakes w chocolate chips - it was average…read more Just okay. Nothing special but it was two flapjacks and some mixed fruit. You can't expect anything crazy. Crab Omelet (6/10) - interesting experience. Would not order again. Not because I didn't like it but because it worth trying and I'd prefer to try something else next time. I liked it. Service: (8/10) great! Our server was very welcoming. The staff was friendly. Ambiance: (5/10) it was a small place. There wasn't too much atmosphere that goes beyond average. Not bad. Just not special. Additional notes: it was expensive and I probably won't be back but it was a nice breakfast.

First time here and it was so good! Inside, it's a pretty small space but big enough where they can…read morefit in my group of seven. Unfortunately, it was breakfast time so I wasn't able to try their rice plates and pho, but the breakfast items were delicious! I ordered the C2 and it was a big portion as well as tasty. All off the other food my friends ordered looked so appetizing too. Aside from that, the service was excellent. Our server was super nice and attentive and even gave my friend her own pancake and candle for her birthday! Literally everyone in the kitchen started clapping for her. 10/10, would come here again! Shout out to our server who did that for us and gave us recommendations about SF!

I recently heard about Darren's cafe that has been open since 2007 that serves up Vietnamese food…read morealong with the typical diner foods in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. This got be curious because you don't really see much Asian cuisine in Pier 39 as it's mostly filled with what I call typical tourist food. Decided to visit for lunch on a Thursday afternoon and got seated right away with no wait. I ordered a Vietnamese coffee and Beef and Beef Meatball Noodle Soup. The coffee was nice and strong and quite refreshing as I expected. The bowl of Pho was quite decent but is on the smaller side from what you would expect at a typical pho spot. The price was on a higher side but is as expected since its located in Fisherman's Wharf. Overall, I would recommend coming to this place if you are in the area and craving a bowl of Pho in Fisherman's Wharf. The owner is super friendly and they have more Asian dishes that I want to go back and try.

Excellent hot tea and hot coffee , omelette and very friendly people. I would eat here againread more

The food was soo good, the convenience of being in our hotel was excellent, food was hot and fresh…read moreand made as requested