50 Best Breakfast Restaurants near South San Francisco

“If you’re looking for a local breakfast spot this is it! Old diner feel with excellent breakfast, amazing customer service, and very fair prices. They have been in business over 30 years and it’s no secret why. Delicious food and great customer service. Highly recommended.“

“The pink pancakes, huevos rancheros and chiliques were outstanding. Loved the food. The place is in an odd location: industrial fruit packing district in a weird parking lot. We didn’t think we were at the right place because of all the fork lifts. Server was lovely. It’s not the best atmosphere for breakfast but the food was good.“

“I can’t say enough on how much my teen daughter loves coming to this iHop, when I have to work in this area. My first experience here at this iHop was about a year ago and I swore I would never come back due to a very rude waitress who was so dismissive and gross (rolling her eyes, speaking over me when I would speak, dirty flatware and never came back to check in on us).

But that all changed when I had a late working meeting and my daughter wanted breakfast food so I said “well let’s try this iHop again because it’s open late.” Well I’m glad we did. This time we had an amazing waitress by the name of Patricia or Patty I believe. She was so amazing and friendly. She made my daughter laugh and smile which was amazing because my daughter was having a bad day. This woman really left an impression on my kid and that meant the world to me more than she knows. The food is so so and the dining atmosphere is pretty nice. Again thanks for the great customer service Patty and we will come back again due to you turning our experience around into a great one.🤗“

“My mom and I came here when visiting the Legion of Honor, and it's a cozy quiet shop near a beautiful view of the Golden Gate Bridge. We got a bagel and a daily special - it was only $10 and it was so good! The woman serving was so nice and the service was great. Would recommend if you are looking for a straightforward lunch and coffee spot!“

“Best selection of non alcoholic drinks out there“

“We never miss a chance to dine here when we’re in San Fernando. Amazing meals, amazing staff <3“

“Was a decent experience, but not much to write home about. The seasonal soup (lentils) was excellent while “Alexander’s Favourite” was good, but the Jasmine rice with Falafel was only serviceable (the falafel seemed to be pre-made, rather than fresh.) The quantities were quite decent and the service was ok too (though they did forget our drink order till I reminded them in the middle of the meal, despite the place being less than a third full.) However, everyone was all smiles and made us feel right at home.“

“Such a great find! We walked here from our hotel in Union Square, & though there were a lot of people waiting to be seated, we only had to wait about 10 minutes- the cycle through folks quickly! We were in and out in an hour. My boyfriend (who is not vegan) & I (a am vegan) both got the same thing- oat milk vanilla lattes and the vegan burrito. They were both absolutely killer. And don’t sleep on the hot sauce! We paid $67 for our meal, which wasn’t great, but it’s SF, so normal prices. Would absolutely go here again. My bf agreed that it was a great spot, he also loved it.“

“Absolutely delicious. The staff was awesome. Consuelo couldn't have been more friendly! Great experience. Highly recommend 😋😋“

“We ordered tacos for a post-wedding brunch at my parents' house the day after our wedding and they were a hit! The delivery person was prompt and super nice. They set up all the tacos, salsas and left menus that described each taco type. The tacos were all individually wrapped and labeled. It was perfect to have a mix of tacos with meat, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free so there was something for everyone. We had some left over and they have been delicious just heated up in the toaster oven. I highly recommend them for any party or gathering!“

“Great breakfasts and great hang over cure! Staff is always gracious and efficient. Seems to be more tourists than I remember but still many locals enjoying their food. Try the Piggy special or the the pork chops and hash. Both great and sure to keep you satisfied until dinner.“

“It was an overall good experience. They ran out of garlic for our fries orders, although they did compensate with a free mimosa. It was self serve, and family friendly. Our food came a little late but was very good! Everyone was super friendly! Definitely recommend the pineapple mojito!!!“

“Great Service. Fun atmosphere!!“

“Total Score: 8.25

Bathroom: 4.5/5
Fancy flowersss interesting contrast to the very bright decor in the dining area lolll. But sink was a bit crusty.

Customer
Super nice. Reminds me of the Kateki voice.

Ambiance: 4.5/5
Love the floral decor!! Felt lovely to be here.

Food: 4.5/5
The okonomiyaki omelette was SCRUMPTIOUS. Potatoes and bread were eh. Portion was HUGE.

Wow: 0.25/1
Damn I can tell lots of effort was done to add the flowers lmaoo

Total Score = BR + CS + 2*AM + 5*FOOD + WOW“

“The food was decent. You get a lot of food for the price. The staff was quiet and serviceable. We were grateful to find them open, almost everything else on the street was closed or boarded up. We had arrived too early to get into our air bnb, and needed to hang somewhere close. We didn't know the neighborhood at all. There seemed to be 2-3 times more of the homeless in the streets of San Francisco, compared to home. This made me sad.
We had to suddenly leave, I think because we were the only people there and the last staff person wanted to go home.“

“Delicious and fresh almond crescent and Tasty latte, very enjoyable!“

“Great cheap breakfast spot, the staff are great and the food is good. The food was so cheap I ordered a waffle in addition to my French toast.
They have a nice little bar for single individuals.
The only thing I would change is their French toast uses regular bread. Maybe I had to ask for large Texas toast, which I prefer.“

“I want to share my experience with Tycoon Kitchen. The food is really delicious. I come here 2–3 times a week, and it’s always good. The manager is very attentive and friendly. I also love that you can get your food to go and take it up to the park — it’s like having a little picnic in the middle of a workday.“

“This restaurant is great in everyway , the food,the crew ,the coffee (ufff excelent) and the place in general is great to relax and enjoit every moment you're there.“

“Cafe Isabella's delicious food (they serve my favorite San Francisco burrito), and overall appealing aesthetic design reflect the fine tastes of its owner, Hilda. And, I happily note that Cafe Isabella strictly adheres to COVID-19 mitigation best practices.“

“So pleased we stumbled across this amazing coffee shop / diner. Friendly staff and atmosphere.. Cosy restaurant serving a great range of food in a great location, but doesn’t feel touristy 👌☺️“

“Another great little diner/organic sandwich bar. Very busy and worth the wait. Cops queuing inside is always a good sign. If you're English and cannot drink coffee, this was THE BEST place to get a decent cup of tea. Restroom is step-free but tucked away in the corner of the cafe making it very difficult for wheelchair users but ok for ambulant disabilities.“

“I was visiting my daughter 💕 in San Francisco last weekend, we love love love Eats!! Chicken and waffles to kill for! And my mother enjoyed her Huevos divorciados. Delicious food and excellent service. Will definitely go back every time I can 😊“

“It’s a treat stopping by for breakfast before hoping on BART!“

“Good for a quick bite. I like the local feel of the place but it can get very crowded, especially on the weekends so I'm glad for the outdoor tables. I like to stop by when I'm going to hang out near Ocean Beach. The food is tasty!“

“I’ve been coming here for years. 30 Ordered my usual burrito I am so sad to say This is the third time this has happened And have heard others complain lately too But the portion of meat given to me was so hard and dry I couldn’t eat it The food was barely warm Not sure if cook had a bad day or what And the price just since I last ordered went up Another $3 I’m so disappointed I never see bad reviews But sorry amigos This was not good“

“Great breakfast and also brunch place to meet friends at.“

“Wow this place has great food and reasonable prices, and should really hire a image consultant. It has greasy diner vibes and lacks the airy inviting beach Cafe ambiance, I think they'd make a killing with an image makeover, a few salads on the menu, and an espresso machine. For now I'm charmed by the mom and pop vibes and the good very reasonably priced food. Very hidden gem hole in the wall flavor. I'll be back and I recommend checking it out. Also understated are the beautiful cliff views.“

“So happy to find this gem in SF! Absolutely well made and delicious brunch dishes. Tastiest and perfectly made chilaquiles. Pancakes were so fluffy and buttery. Service is friendly and helpful. Great experience overall for a friendly price!“

“I've been going to this diner for quite a while and I always enjoy the friendliness, atmosphere, and the service. It's sort of tradional for me and my wife to return off and on! But lately I've noticed thier prices keep climbing higher and higher!! We came by Mon morning and ordered two breakfast! The quantity is less, and $60.00 ( plus 15%) tip is very expensive!
They have not updated thier menu prices on the net, and each dish was $20.00 plus!! I can remember when it was more reasonable at around $ 14.00 or something of this nature.
The next time we think of going here, I'm going to think twice. Getting two costly for eggs,toast, and cheese on a plate!“

“Great spot, friendly staff, extensively eclectic menu“

“The service is fast and effective, and the food is delicious - as you can see from the long lines of people wanting to eat there. We are traveling from Norway and Louisiana, but always visit Honey Honey when we are in town 🌹🌹🌹“

“buen Servicio.. buen café..“

“My faves are the pecan waffles and all the omelets😋 but the service is stellar. Our food gets served to us so fast, it's like they read our minds and started cooking before we even decided! 😎“

“Love this place! Great food and amazing drinks — the matcha 🍵 is my favorite. The only thing is that once they brought the check, we kind of felt the need to leave even though we were still chatting. It wasn’t a big deal since the place was busy, but just something we noticed. Either way, we’ll definitely come back!“

“Omg i stopped by for the dinner let me just say ???? in my children voice we have a Benihana’s closer to home lol the fried chicken was all so good and the spaghetti with meatballs. Definitely going back for more.“

“Wooly Pig has amazing tasty sandwiches that come accompanied by delicious salads and/ or other selected portions. You must check it out!…“

“This was such a wonderful little place! I stopped in here on a whim and I’m glad I did. Atmosphere was great. I felt very welcome and the service was kind and quick. The food presentation and taste wise was excellent as well! I will definitely be coming back here.“

“I be honest, I came this place only once but since that i am coming always they makes all food very delicious and very cheap, and you dont find that cheap like this place, they deserve to get lot of customers! And they start working from 5:30am so it is really good spot for stop by and get something for lunch, I recommend this place“

“Recommended 100%, great food, great place to have breakfast with your family and friends, been there so many times with my family every time we have a chance, if you want to have a great meal with your loved ones and friends.. hey let me tell you.. this is definetely the place!..five stars!!“

“I had to stop by Royal Donut Cafe because of all of the great reviews I saw on Yelp! And I must say that I wasn't disappointed at all! The staff was awesome! From the cashier, to the cooks, and the server. And I even got a chance to meet the owner, Terri, who has taken over the business for the past 15 years! Definitely going to be a regular here! I ordered the vegetarian omelet! 😋“

“Got the veggie omelette and western skillet with an extremely delicious orange juice! Ordered an egg with the skillet but didn’t get the egg :( the portions were very large and the shop was comfortable but a bit tight in seating. It was good :)“

“Have taken both grandchildren over last 5 years—-they always leave happy 😃“

“This is a friendly neighborhood breakfast place, the food is good, the service is good, sometimes they are busy, but thanks for still maintaining tableside service instead of QR CODE, they are animal friendly and even provide water for the dogs, Kind and warm restaurant, will go back again“

“The Velo Rouge Cafe is a hidden gem in the Inner Richmond! The food is delicious—my eggs benedict with crispy hash browns and fresh orange juice were perfect, and my friend’s classic breakfast plate was just as good. The staff is warm and welcoming, and the service was quick even during a busy morning. The cafe has a fun bike-themed decor with a cozy neighborhood feel, and it’s dog-friendly outside, which makes it extra inviting. Definitely a spot I’ll return to for both the food and the vibe.“

“We love it here Moco loco is off the Food is great even pupusas are really good!!!“

“Excelente restaurante! Muy buena comida y servicio. Se ha convertido en mi desayuno favorito 💕“

“Best bartenders & atmosphere you can ask for! HOME TO THE SF BILLS BACKERS!“

“Came down from Oregon in April. Peter was a great start to our daily adventures. He gave us good advice on where to go and great conversations. The food was great.and the people were very kind. Definitely coming back next time we're in town.“