50 Best Breakfast Restaurants near South San Francisco

“This is an excellent spot where breakfast is always excellent! This is the only place where I can order grits that are perfectly cooked and exactly how I remember them! I found this hidden spot when ordering on Door Dash; although I had lived in SSF for years and did not know about this hidden gem! Highly recommend! I will be ordering lunch soon as I am sure it will be just as good.“

“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.“

“Best breakfast place in town. Been coming here for almost a decade. Even after moving out of the city, every time I'm in the area, I have to come back for their breakfast. It's still reasonably priced and the food is delicious. There's something about their chicken wings and waffles that I can get anywhere else.

Parking: There's a city parking garage a block away. Plenty of paid street parking and residential parking.“

“We had a 5-hour layover in San Fran late at night when the airport restaurants were all closed. So we ubered to the closest IHOP open all night. I know it's late at night but our server never smiled or said thank you. One time. Food was good. Restaurant was clean. Service was fast.“

“Came to Trinidad for 5 weeks vacation and been here 4 times in those 5 weeks. Incredible staff, incredible customer service and amazing food! Highly recommend!“

“It was among the first place in the quarter to offer a decent vegan breakfast a few years ago and I would recommend the vegan plate there. The staff is kind and nice and the only downer is the pricing to me. Size are okay, but cost a bit too much for what you have.“

“I’ve been coming here since middle school back in 2008, art is the best person. She has the best personality and hospitality. Her food and coffee is amazing. Would highly recommend coming here and support this local business. Also, can anyone tell me how she makes her egg for her egg cheese bagels?!?? I need to know the secret, they come out perfect every time!!!! 😭😭😭“

“Tropical Pancake: 10/10
- vegan (coconut-based)
- gluten free
- advertised as a take on mango sticky rice

Side of Potatoes: 10/10
- pan-fried
- crispy and crunchy
- not your ordinary potatoes!

Side of Bacon: 8/10
- crispy, as bacon should be

I came into the restaurant describing my dietary restrictions (no egg, no gluten, no dairy), and the host was very accommodating. He took his time going through the menu, and reassured me they could make alterations to other dishes to work for my restrictions. Overall a great experience, definitely coming again!“

““Wow! Just had an amazing meal at the new 16th Street Diner. The omelette was fluffy and packed with flavor, and the chicken sandwich was crispy and juicy. The service was top-notch, and the overall vibe of the place was super positive. So glad I tried this new spot – I’ll definitely be back!”“

“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 👌☺️“

“We ordered 50, pre-wrapped breakfast tacos for our daughter's birthday and Early Bird DELIVERED! They were precisely on time, considered our special instructions to give more of a few varieties than others, and were very communicative and lovely throughout the whole experience. Our guests (including several 3-5 yr. olds) LOVED them! 10/10 would recommend.“

“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 😊“

“Best selection of non alcoholic drinks out there“

“The Pork Store Café is a half block away from my pal Eyeball Joe's place so when I visit him we always get our food delivered, it comes hot and fast right from the kitchen. The last time we ate in the restaurant the order was mixed up with another table and he got someone else's order, so he popped his glass eyeball out and pressed it against the servers shoulder and said "I've got my eye on you...so you better watch it!" Ever since them he's got his food delivered. We had an Amazing porkchop dinner! ☆☆☆☆☆“

“Very delicious food. Good vibes. Friendly staff. The only negative part is that the Kabob smell didn’t go with the coffee shop vibe. It’s more felt like restaurant.
We got the burrito breakfast and the Adana Alavion role. I like that non of them were salty. But the Adana kabob was a bit dray, I like it to be more juicy.“

“The atmosphere was pleasant and quaint. We ordered the three eggs scramble with Dutch baby and the North African shakshuka. The scramble was delicious, the Dutch baby was decadent, the shakshuka was really good but watch out for the whole peppercorns. Highly recommend the jet pilot drink. It was phenomenal! All in all a really good experience.“

“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.“

“To be honest. The food was not that great, but it is good. I will say 8 out of 10. But ..... Why I gave five stars, because their staff especially the host/server, it was an asian man, he was veryyyyyyyy serving. He gave smiles, serve very well, really warm welcoming. That's the service needed in F&B industry !!!! Very good.

Plus, i went there on monday and turned out it's a free drink day. So i bought chicken basil and crispy veggies roll. Very good food, and the best part yet to come. I love spicy food, so I asked if they have chilli powder, the server told me they have chilli paste. When he brought it to me, he warn me its very spicy. And guess what? Exactly the spicy level I wanted and its very rare to get this green chilli paste like that here in the States. I love it !! Thank you !!!“

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

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

“We had a simple yet tasty breakfast here. The coffee was great, the place was hopping and the weather was perfect for outdoor eating. It's cafeteria style: you order at the counter and they bring it to your table. The whole staff was very cool, even as they were working hard to service the big crowd. It was just what we wanted at the time. A quick hot meal and a good cup of joe reasonably priced and served with a smile. Thanks Caffe Central! We'll be back.“

“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 🌹🌹🌹“

“Updated 11/2024 Sadly - place is closed permanently .. checked their IG & Yelp .. both confirmed closure. (Old review) Crispy Chicken Fried Rice ❤️❤️❤️ wok hei 👍👍👍 & chicken soooo crispy … & the best Vietnamese egg roll … crispy & oil less ..“

“This is seriously some of the best breakfast and lunch food my family and I have ever had. If you can’t tell by the name we are from Cleveland, OH and this place beats out all of our breakfast spots with ease. I would HIGHLY recommend coming here. When we came it was on a Sunday morning right at their “busiest” time and still there was plenty of room and never felt too crowded. Also the pancakes are as big as my head.“

“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“

“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! 😋“

“This is the best, bar none, diner for comfort food priced right on the SF Peninsula. And, dont tell anyone, but ther servers and food is also the Peninsula's best. 5 stars & then some! P.S. Favs are Turkey melt for lunch & Biscuits & Gravy for breakfast - Get it with a one egg side... Also, the pancake combo will fill you up & is delicious!

Dietary restrictions: Just ask - they're great people working there.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yep“

“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!“

“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!!“

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

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

“Great spot, friendly staff, extensively eclectic menu“

“buen Servicio.. buen café..“

“The Horchata French toast was amazing, delicious and filling. Nice big portion with not your average sized toast! The French toast was soft and light with fresh fruit. The banana iced latte was creamy and refreshing. Service was good and atmosphere was ok. Be aware of the 3% credit card surcharge which brought my total to $33.86 with a tip for French toast and a latte!“

“The staff was so so helpful and accommodating with my baby and stroller. It's a tight space inside but they seated us in a very comfortable spot where I could park my stroller and they were all very kind (and adorable and silly with the baby). I'm very grateful!!“

“Breaker’s is a great comfortable place to get a broad variety of “comfort food” at a reasonable price. Staff are very welcoming and attentive. Portions are definitely biased towards large. Our favorites are Crab Panini, Patty Melt, and Monte Christo. Definitely an affordable casual good quality restaurant close to picturesque scenery with numerous hiking trails.“

“Very friendly staff, the lady in the front was welcoming. The food price was reasonable for something right by the beach in the city too. I had the club sandwich with fries which was tasty and would come here again :) there wasn't a lot of people and i definitely want to see this small business thrive!“

“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.“

“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 💕“

“Small latin eatery between 23rd and 24th Mission street. Metered parking or hourly parking in nearby neighborhood. Very casual and friendly environment and staff. Freshly made food and freshly squeezed orange juice! I ordered the "Central American Special". It had fried plantains(sweet tasting flavor), fried cheese, eggs, toast, rice and beans and Bacon. The dish itself tasted great all around, would recommend. I also ordered a side of Garlic bread (did not have any taste of garlic this time though).“

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

“Great place to have a snack or just to have a coffee or other drink. Close to the park, we were very well received and quickly served.
We had a wrap, excellent.

A little advice for my European friends for "small eaters", 1 wrap for 2 is enough.“

“My bf and I ust grabbed breakfast to-go, but it was a quaint and cozy little diner! The staff were polite and friendly. Great clientele; 1 of the other customers joked us as a Karen when we kissed, "You can't do that here!" but she was just being funny and we chatted for a few minutes after.

Parking: There's a parking lot shared by 2 other businesses right next to the door, but there's only like 6 spots; street parking otherwise.“

“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! 😎“

“Great Service. Fun atmosphere!!“

“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“

“Got breakfast here everyday I stayed in SF — if you get there right after 8:30 AM that’s when they start bringing out the fresh pastries. Get the egg tart and coconut bun. Coconut bun is out of this world and the egg tart is super flaky and buttery. Getting there early is a must because the bakery items are still warm!“

“I was SHOCKED to see they only have one other Google review. We are here on our honeymoon and this place is absolutely delicious! The best prices we’ve seen (both for San Fran and back home), and the food is incredible!! Coffee is super fairly priced and delicious too. Could not recommend them enough!!“