Being close to the hotel, we accidentally across this cafe to find a place for brunch. The service was quick and super friendly. The food was great and the atmosphere was a vibe (highly recommend the pomegranate mimosa!) Being that it was thanksgiving, the decorations were a nice touch. A few days later after exploring the beautiful city we needed a place for dinner quite late, after a quick Google search we found Roxanne’s was open so we ran back for a quick meal. As per the last time, it was very friendly, attentive and quick service. The food was great and felt like the home cooked meal we needed. The decorations had changed for Christmas, it was cold outside, the lighting was a mood and the music was just added to the atmosphere. I would highly recommend trying Roxanne’s and I would like to thank them for really giving my partner and I, a memory we’ll never forget. We both can’t wait to come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Eva R.
Nice staff, cozy atmosphere, and lovely food. I highly recommend trying the mushroom ravioli among their dinner entrées. It had so much flavor that I was tempted to buy another plate to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Benson Guo
Waiter was friendly but service was subpar and slow. They forgot one of our dishes and only started cooking it after we asked them about it after 30+ minutes of waiting. They also enforce a mandatory 18% tip and 6% wage surcharge which left a sour taste given the service.
Ron Bemis
Great little restaurant right off the cable car line.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joey Wilkes
The food was good and reasonably priced and the atmosphere was nice. They had a problem with their point of sale and it rejected three credit cards because you were not able to put in a pin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
James Freeborn
Amazing eggs Benedict. Cooked perfectly with great potatoes and a balsamic salad!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abdul Gharama
Some of the best coffee, really surprised me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Mayberry
Excellent food, service, and atmosphere
jeremy leirmo
Had the beef bolognese with mushrooms. Dish was amazing and the mushrooms were perfect in the dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J B
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Roxanne’s Cafe on Powell & Bush, and I’m delighted to say it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The moment we walked in, we felt warmly welcomed by the staff — friendly, attentive and genuinely engaged, which set the tone for the whole meal. (Other guests too mention how the staff “cannot do enough for you” and remember regulars by name.) We visited for breakfast, and the menu offered a great variety — classic comfort-food brunch items done well. We opted for the French toast stuffed with berries & cream cheese and the eggs Benedict. The portions were generous and satisfying, and everything tasted freshly prepared. One reviewer called it “my favourite breakfast place in the world… the eggs Benedict has hollandaise that’s really light and properly done.” The ambiance is cozy and unpretentious — small, relaxed, and full of local charm rather than over-the-top décor. It felt like a spot where you could linger over coffee, read the paper, or catch up with friends without feeling rushed. Several reviewers praise that welcoming, down-to-earth feel. Although the café is tucked up a hill from Union Square, the location is part of its appeal — quieter than the big tourist hubs but close enough to stroll over. We found the value to be very good, particularly given the downtown setting, and felt the overall experience more than justified it. In short: if you’re looking for a reliably good breakfast or brunch in San Francisco in a friendly, local spot, Roxanne’s Cafe is a fantastic choice. Highly recommended — we’ll definitely be back.
I was in San Francisco for a convention, and on the last day decided to try this cozy little restaurant out. It delicious food, nice people, and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J R
I had veggie Benedict this morning and coffee and couldn't be happier. It was done properly and the hollandaise sauce was on point. The only ding would be a bit more potatoes but everything was good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yvette Hoffman
I had the crab eggs Benedict and my husband the California omelette. We also had the pomegranate mimosa and the orange mimosa. Everything was delicious and the service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abhi
I visited Roxanne Cafe in SF City specifically seeing Stuffed French Toast, but was left disappointed. The toast tasted plain and was just topped with some berries—definitely not what I had hoped for, especially at $19. On top of that, the coffee was overpriced at $5. The place was very busy in the morning, but overall, the dish didn’t live up to expectations and didn’t feel worth the price. I'll give a try one more time for other dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Tanya Torres
Small cafe. Food looks good but it's bland. Service staff is not attentive.
Being close to the hotel, we accidentally across this cafe to find a place for brunch. The service was quick and super friendly. The food was great and the atmosphere was a vibe (highly recommend the pomegranate mimosa!) Being that it was thanksgiving, the decorations were a nice touch. A few days later after exploring the beautiful city we needed a place for dinner quite late, after a quick Google search we found Roxanne’s was open so we ran back for a quick meal. As per the last time, it was very friendly, attentive and quick service. The food was great and felt like the home cooked meal we needed. The decorations had changed for Christmas, it was cold outside, the lighting was a mood and the music was just added to the atmosphere.
I would highly recommend trying Roxanne’s and I would like to thank them for really giving my partner and I, a memory we’ll never forget.
We both can’t wait to come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nice staff, cozy atmosphere, and lovely food. I highly recommend trying the mushroom ravioli among their dinner entrées. It had so much flavor that I was tempted to buy another plate to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waiter was friendly but service was subpar and slow. They forgot one of our dishes and only started cooking it after we asked them about it after 30+ minutes of waiting. They also enforce a mandatory 18% tip and 6% wage surcharge which left a sour taste given the service.
Great little restaurant right off the cable car line.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was good and reasonably priced and the atmosphere was nice. They had a problem with their point of sale and it rejected three credit cards because you were not able to put in a pin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Amazing eggs Benedict. Cooked perfectly with great potatoes and a balsamic salad!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some of the best coffee, really surprised me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food, service, and atmosphere
Had the beef bolognese with mushrooms. Dish was amazing and the mushrooms were perfect in the dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Roxanne’s Cafe on Powell & Bush, and I’m delighted to say it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The moment we walked in, we felt warmly welcomed by the staff — friendly, attentive and genuinely engaged, which set the tone for the whole meal. (Other guests too mention how the staff “cannot do enough for you” and remember regulars by name.)
We visited for breakfast, and the menu offered a great variety — classic comfort-food brunch items done well. We opted for the French toast stuffed with berries & cream cheese and the eggs Benedict. The portions were generous and satisfying, and everything tasted freshly prepared. One reviewer called it “my favourite breakfast place in the world… the eggs Benedict has hollandaise that’s really light and properly done.”
The ambiance is cozy and unpretentious — small, relaxed, and full of local charm rather than over-the-top décor. It felt like a spot where you could linger over coffee, read the paper, or catch up with friends without feeling rushed. Several reviewers praise that welcoming, down-to-earth feel.
Although the café is tucked up a hill from Union Square, the location is part of its appeal — quieter than the big tourist hubs but close enough to stroll over. We found the value to be very good, particularly given the downtown setting, and felt the overall experience more than justified it.
In short: if you’re looking for a reliably good breakfast or brunch in San Francisco in a friendly, local spot, Roxanne’s Cafe is a fantastic choice. Highly recommended — we’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I was in San Francisco for a convention, and on the last day decided to try this cozy little restaurant out. It delicious food, nice people, and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had veggie Benedict this morning and coffee and couldn't be happier. It was done properly and the hollandaise sauce was on point. The only ding would be a bit more potatoes but everything was good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the crab eggs Benedict and my husband the California omelette. We also had the pomegranate mimosa and the orange mimosa. Everything was delicious and the service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visited Roxanne Cafe in SF City specifically seeing Stuffed French Toast, but was left disappointed. The toast tasted plain and was just topped with some berries—definitely not what I had hoped for, especially at $19. On top of that, the coffee was overpriced at $5. The place was very busy in the morning, but overall, the dish didn’t live up to expectations and didn’t feel worth the price. I'll give a try one more time for other dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Small cafe. Food looks good but it's bland. Service staff is not attentive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
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