I genuinely don’t understand how this place has such high ratings. After hearing all the buzz, I decided to give it a try—big mistake. This restaurant is all hype and no substance.
Let’s talk about the food: basic, overpriced, and just plain disappointing. I ordered Egg Benedicts, and for $33, I expected something special. What I got was a standard-looking plate with a side of potatoes and… nothing else. No creativity, no flair, just a hefty price tag. Oh, and if you’re thinking of grabbing a mimosa to lift your spirits, be prepared to shell out $16 for a tiny glass.
Now, here’s the kicker—they proudly claim "Zazie is tip free" Sounds great, right? Except they conveniently bake the tip into the already inflated prices. Every dish is marked up $5-$10 extra, so whether you tip or not, you’re still paying premium prices for mediocre food.
There are way better brunch spots in SF to enjoy great meals without feeling robbed.
The only highlight? Whole fried garlic cloves on the plate. Yeah, that’s it.
Would I come back? Not even if they paid me.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Riya Ray
The egg benedict and pancake was perfect !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sara Jane's Pancake Flight
Elham Bahramian
The food was really tasty
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Florentine
Maria Ho
The cost of the dish is as listed. No tipping required. I ordered the Avignon scramble with salad instead of potatoes, and wheat toast. The salad was a handful of very fresh assorted lettuces. The bread was hearty. The egg scramble with assorted veggies was wet and mushy. Kinda awful. The server was nice, but he forgot my pot of tea.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Nicholas Ravn
I had brunch with some friends. We were excited to go here so we didn’t mind waiting for an hour. It was a huge let down. I wouldn’t go here if the wait was zero seconds.
The food took a while and every hot dish was cold. $30 for two pieces of soggy cold bread and airport-quality fruit is hard to stomach.
We asked to have the fan turned off, but there was no follow up from the server (wasn’t turned off). The decorations inside were nice, but it was very cramped.
There are much better brunch spots in SF. This place feels like they’re coasting on their popularity and have given up.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Rémi Bussac
They increased their prices by 30 percent in 2 months. It is no longer a good spot unfortunately, I won't come back.
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I visited this place on a Friday morning when it was somewhat busy. I liked that they offer both indoor and outdoor dining options. The menu is extensive, allowing you to mix and match one to three items from each section. For example, you can choose two pancakes or one eggs benedict, making it easy to try a variety of dishes.
I ordered one eggs benedict, one gingerbread pancake, and a cappuccino. My friend ordered gluten-free English muffins, which was a nice option to have.The food was great—especially the gingerbread pancake, which had exceptional flavors. However, the coffee was burnt and much too hot. The service follows a European style, which meant a more relaxed pace, but at times it felt a bit inattentive.
Overall, the food was good, and the atmosphere was pleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Arielle Zina
I’ve been going to Zazie’s for more than 15 years for brunch. Never disappoints
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chloe
Great food, but server with green hair was rude and dismissive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Cornelious Ayers
If you are looking for a great place to eat, look no further.
This place is amazing! Probably one of the best meals I have had in a long time.
No need to take photos of the food here because my taste buds were on fire.
Try the magic mimosa & everything else on the menu.
Seriously! One of the best places and have been to.
Boyfriend told me the brunch was good, I tried the dinner with him.
Absolutely wonderful. The service was lovely; the atmosphere warm and inviting.
We got a lemon-lavendar cocktail that was to die for. The mushroom fondue is creamier than I expected, but I'm not complaining in the least. The flavor was so rich and it immediately became a test of love on who got the next bite. My boyfriend got the fettuccine with chicken. It was huge and the flavor, once again, was completely on point. The chicken was juicy, the cheese was perfectly balancing. I got the burger with bacon (perfectly crispy) and white cheddar (delightfully sharp), medium rare with potatoes on the side. The portion is perfect for one without leftovers. They cooked it perfectly, the potatoes reminded my bf of home. We used them to scoop up the last of the fondue.
This place is one to go to again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abigail Semiramis Mamani
SO GOOD. You need to sit at the heated patio out back and order the pork chop. You will not regret it. It’s actually massive but absolutely delicious. Perfectly paired with pears and a potato gratin. Recommend ordering it with the zinfandel and the steak tartar to start.
Honorable mentions: - coq au vin - charcuterie board
Came for dinner & haven’t tried the brunch menu yet
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Steak Tartare with Capers Shallots Dijon Quail Egg Cornichons Micro Arugula Served with Crostini
Nataliia Kazik
This is hands down my favorite restaurant in San Francisco! The staff are always friendly and welcoming + just plain lovely. The food is amazing and the place is very cozy. Zazie is the most authentic French cuisine restaurant I’ve come across in SF. They’re professional, polite and simply great! My partner and I go there regularly for date nights and we have never been disappointed before. Would definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anita Billings
The dish to order was apparently red velvet pancakes coz it’s Valentines Day. Pretty as picture, fluffy but it probably sat on the pass for a bit too long, the crème was a puddle of white liquid smeared on the pancakes. The eggs benny was good, so was the omelette dujour, eggs were cooked well. The wait was outrageous and the seating at the bar was a bit cold with heater switched off. They preloaded 20% on top so the tip is compulsory.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Janessa H
Food was ok. Soup special was nothing special. Service was lacking. We called to reserve a table but when we got there, the table wasn’t available. Many people around us were waiting for their reservations and ended up leaving because there was no room.
Overhyped & Overpriced – Save Your Money!
I genuinely don’t understand how this place has such high ratings. After hearing all the buzz, I decided to give it a try—big mistake. This restaurant is all hype and no substance.
Let’s talk about the food: basic, overpriced, and just plain disappointing. I ordered Egg Benedicts, and for $33, I expected something special. What I got was a standard-looking plate with a side of potatoes and… nothing else. No creativity, no flair, just a hefty price tag. Oh, and if you’re thinking of grabbing a mimosa to lift your spirits, be prepared to shell out $16 for a tiny glass.
Now, here’s the kicker—they proudly claim "Zazie is tip free" Sounds great, right? Except they conveniently bake the tip into the already inflated prices. Every dish is marked up $5-$10 extra, so whether you tip or not, you’re still paying premium prices for mediocre food.
There are way better brunch spots in SF to enjoy great meals without feeling robbed.
The only highlight? Whole fried garlic cloves on the plate. Yeah, that’s it.
Would I come back? Not even if they paid me.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
The egg benedict and pancake was perfect !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sara Jane's Pancake Flight
The food was really tasty
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Florentine
The cost of the dish is as listed. No tipping required. I ordered the Avignon scramble with salad instead of potatoes, and wheat toast. The salad was a handful of very fresh assorted lettuces. The bread was hearty. The egg scramble with assorted veggies was wet and mushy. Kinda awful. The server was nice, but he forgot my pot of tea.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
I had brunch with some friends. We were excited to go here so we didn’t mind waiting for an hour. It was a huge let down. I wouldn’t go here if the wait was zero seconds.
The food took a while and every hot dish was cold. $30 for two pieces of soggy cold bread and airport-quality fruit is hard to stomach.
We asked to have the fan turned off, but there was no follow up from the server (wasn’t turned off). The decorations inside were nice, but it was very cramped.
There are much better brunch spots in SF. This place feels like they’re coasting on their popularity and have given up.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
They increased their prices by 30 percent in 2 months. It is no longer a good spot unfortunately, I won't come back.
I visited this place on a Friday morning when it was somewhat busy. I liked that they offer both indoor and outdoor dining options. The menu is extensive, allowing you to mix and match one to three items from each section. For example, you can choose two pancakes or one eggs benedict, making it easy to try a variety of dishes.
I ordered one eggs benedict, one gingerbread pancake, and a cappuccino. My friend ordered gluten-free English muffins, which was a nice option to have.The food was great—especially the gingerbread pancake, which had exceptional flavors. However, the coffee was burnt and much too hot. The service follows a European style, which meant a more relaxed pace, but at times it felt a bit inattentive.
Overall, the food was good, and the atmosphere was pleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
I’ve been going to Zazie’s for more than 15 years for brunch. Never disappoints
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, but server with green hair was rude and dismissive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
If you are looking for a great place to eat, look no further.
This place is amazing! Probably one of the best meals I have had in a long time.
No need to take photos of the food here because my taste buds were on fire.
Try the magic mimosa & everything else on the menu.
Seriously! One of the best places and have been to.
Great job to the entire team!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Boyfriend told me the brunch was good, I tried the dinner with him.
Absolutely wonderful. The service was lovely; the atmosphere warm and inviting.
We got a lemon-lavendar cocktail that was to die for.
The mushroom fondue is creamier than I expected, but I'm not complaining in the least. The flavor was so rich and it immediately became a test of love on who got the next bite.
My boyfriend got the fettuccine with chicken. It was huge and the flavor, once again, was completely on point. The chicken was juicy, the cheese was perfectly balancing.
I got the burger with bacon (perfectly crispy) and white cheddar (delightfully sharp), medium rare with potatoes on the side. The portion is perfect for one without leftovers. They cooked it perfectly, the potatoes reminded my bf of home. We used them to scoop up the last of the fondue.
This place is one to go to again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SO GOOD. You need to sit at the heated patio out back and order the pork chop. You will not regret it. It’s actually massive but absolutely delicious. Perfectly paired with pears and a potato gratin. Recommend ordering it with the zinfandel and the steak tartar to start.
Honorable mentions:
- coq au vin
- charcuterie board
Came for dinner & haven’t tried the brunch menu yet
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Steak Tartare with Capers Shallots Dijon Quail Egg Cornichons Micro Arugula Served with Crostini
This is hands down my favorite restaurant in San Francisco!
The staff are always friendly and welcoming + just plain lovely. The food is amazing and the place is very cozy.
Zazie is the most authentic French cuisine restaurant I’ve come across in SF. They’re professional, polite and simply great!
My partner and I go there regularly for date nights and we have never been disappointed before.
Would definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The dish to order was apparently red velvet pancakes coz it’s Valentines Day. Pretty as picture, fluffy but it probably sat on the pass for a bit too long, the crème was a puddle of white liquid smeared on the pancakes. The eggs benny was good, so was the omelette dujour, eggs were cooked well. The wait was outrageous and the seating at the bar was a bit cold with heater switched off. They preloaded 20% on top so the tip is compulsory.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Food was ok. Soup special was nothing special. Service was lacking. We called to reserve a table but when we got there, the table wasn’t available. Many people around us were waiting for their reservations and ended up leaving because there was no room.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
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