A neighborhood favorite, Zazie serves up classic dishes, some having unique or modern twists/additions. The line can be long, so try to go during the week or put your name down before you want to eat.
An upscale, oasis on Mission Street, Foreign Cinema serves up delicious and creative brunch dishes with impeccable (if claustrophobic) service. The homemade pop tart is a hit, but you can't go wrong.
Known for their hip and lively atmosphere and clientele, Nopa serves up delicious brunch dishes on the weekends. The queue gets long, so try to think ahead (and put your name down) or prepare to wait.
With insane lines on the weekend (shorter during the week), Brenda's serves up delicious (and heavy/rich) dishes, including their popular beignets as well as pulled pork eggs benedict and french toast
The second location of the "Brenda's" family, from the owners of Brenda's on Polk, Meat & Three serves up delicious (and heavy/rich) dishes to long lines on the weekend—shorter lines during the week.
The wait at Plow can get over two hours (especially on the weekends), so be sure to put your name down ahead of time (or plan to wait)—the brunch potatoes are a must, but you can't order anything bad.
A no-frills, home-cooking brunch place, Home Plate is known for their simple (but delicious) dishes and their warm, homemade scones. Like most brunch places in SF, prepare to wait in a line.
A hip, noisy and modern spot, Kitchen Story serves up unique twists on classic brunch dishes, fusion dishes and, their fan-favorite item, billionaire's bacon, which is tossed in brown sugar then baked
Always crowded, with a line out the door (and around the corner), Dottie's has lines every day of the week—regulars order from the specials board. Put your name down and grab coffee at Blue Bottle.
Located in the sleepy neighborhood of the Outer Sunset, Outerlands serves up creative brunch dishes all week long—the dutch pancakes and eggs in jail are popular—grab coffee at Trouble while you wait.
Blue Bottle, the well-known name in the Bay Area coffee scene, serves up a creative (and varying) brunch menu seven days a week, in addition to great coffee and a variety of brewing methods on display
A locals' (and neighborhood) favorite, Olea serves up delicious (albeit pricey) brunch dishes to the crowds Friday–Sunday, including their popular challah french toast.
Boasting a long line daily (even on weekdays), moderately loud tones and a unique and delicious menu of brunch items, Mission Beach Cafe is a great sport to eat, people watch and experience local life
On Saturdays, the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market includes food vendors behind the Ferry Building, offering up a wide variety of cuisines and delicious treats. Wander through the options then enjoy a meal.
