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Olea

(Now Closed)

American Restaurant, Breakfast Spot, and New American Restaurant$$$$

Nob Hill, San Francisco

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Olea

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Luke BornheimerAugust 10, 2016
A locals' (and neighborhood) favorite, Olea serves up delicious (albeit pricey) brunch dishes to the crowds Friday–Sunday, including their popular challah french toast.
Adam FAugust 10, 2014
While the line does take a long time on a Sunday, it's the same no matter where you go in SF. Pork sandwich was super tasty and soft. Make sure to head over to 'Contraband' for a coffee while you wait
SFGateSeptember 26, 2014
Although there are plenty of wonderful options at this quaint eatery, the french toast is a must. Often called "the best" french toast in SF, stop by Olea for a leisurely brunch. Read more
Gui SeizFebruary 13, 2018
Custard. Filled. French. Toast. Do it. (The full order comes with three, the half order with one - always get the full order instead of two halves)
Meghana DharJanuary 20, 2013
The challah French toast is the thing to order here, but don't miss out on the veggie omelette (w brown rice) and the fresh squeezed orange juice. Grab a contraband coffee while you wait for a table
Adam FlemingAugust 24, 2013
If menus were albums, Olea's is "Breakfasta Greatest Hits - No Substitutes". Without reservation the best French Toast I have devoured. Literally every item on the short, immutable menu is a winner.
Chay ChinsethagidDecember 18, 2016
Chilaquiles was amazing. The place has a nice ambiance and was perfect for a Saturday morning in San Francisco.
jonathan gettingerJune 17, 2012
While the eggs baked in a cazuela with tomato sauce, steamed farro spezzato, diced Niman Ranch applewood smoked ham and basil-almond pesto is a tried favorite, try the "challah custard toast".
NanaMay 8, 2016
The challah is ridiculously good. A bit pricey for French toast $14.75 but it's so filling for two😋 it's a bread with custard filling what's there not to like 🤔
Fernanda DudetteOctober 12, 2013
Great cozy place, excellent service, the menu is kind of small but that's because everything on it is delicious. Try this place and recommend it.
Robin MehnerOctober 13, 2014
Try the french toast with strawberries. Simple but very delicious. Best french toast I've ever had too.
Lana CriggsJanuary 10, 2015
Restaurant is closed until at least Jan 23 (a car crashed into the building). Check their website to see when they reopen. http://www.oleasf.com
Lindsay SegersinApril 22, 2012
Watch the chef in the kitchen. He makes everything with this quiet happy reverence. Like he is bathing a child.
Priya SaiprasadDecember 12, 2012
I cannot stress how truly delicious the Challah French Toast is in mere mortal words. Please order it to experience sheer bliss in every bite.
JoannaFebruary 6, 2013
if the French toast are on the menu (I believe they may be seasonal), GET THEM! they are delicious and you will not regret it.
T ZAugust 5, 2017
fantastic OJ. french toast is good (this is a photo of a "half" order). corn cakes meh
Natasha BrittonSeptember 5, 2017
Try the cazuela! The French toast is by far the best I've ever tasted 😍
David ☕️ KleinAugust 7, 2014
Get the Blue Bottle french press. Make sure you show up early on the weekends.
James NgoSeptember 10, 2012
Try the scrambled eggs on rustic roll with tomato slices and bacon - cage-free eggs, tomatos, bacon on acme bread roll
Chris StephensAugust 2, 2015
The steak is a well balanced well thought out meal. Don't confuse this with a plate from a steak house.
TakeshiSeptember 28, 2014
Best Cazuela in the city, must try.
daniel chenAugust 23, 2014
French tosay really good also the tomato egg stew cazuela delicious
Jose PalomaresDecember 8, 2013
Try the French toast and the cazuela, pretty much their signature dishes for brunch
Sean TraynorApril 16, 2016
The challah french toast and huevos rancheros are fantastic!
Johnny LeeMarch 28, 2013
Everyone talks about the Challah French Toast. They're right.
Apurva MehtaJanuary 13, 2014
Get the scrambled eggs on rustic roll & challah French toast!
Brad TDecember 22, 2012
I hate to jump on this bandwagon but yea, might be the best f.toast I've ever had. Well done Olea!
Elizabeth BursteinSeptember 11, 2018
Used to love this place but recently didn't enjoy. They had zero salads and zero vegan options. I had the salmon tartine and it tasted somewhat stale.
Rachael LynnMay 12, 2012
The French toast is amazing. Chef makes his salsa from scratch daily & it's superb.
Natalie KNovember 15, 2015
Challah French toast - out of this world.
Dena N.July 6, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Amazing Challah French toast!
Michael NicholasSeptember 24, 2017
Pleasant atmosphere. Good food and service.
Amy JSeptember 11, 2012
Try the scrambled eggs on rustic roll with tomato slices and bacon
Sabina B.September 1, 2014
The baked eggs are fabulous
Jane Bulnes-FowlesSeptember 20, 2013
Overpriced wine ($15 for a glass of Kendall Jackson?), but great (and practically underpriced) entrees. It just feels weird to be charged $15 for a mediocre glass of wine and $17 for great duck breast
Jonathan VuFebruary 20, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Brunch: egg sandwich! Don't deliberate. Just do it!
Natasha BrittonApril 9, 2017
French toast was insanely good
LudwigAugust 24, 2012
Been here 50+ times
If you leave without eating the challah custard toast, your life takes an irrevocable turn for the worse.
ashley tevatiaNovember 18, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Challah French toast. Best. Thing. Ever.
Joanna FlammOctober 10, 2016
Delicious brunch spot
Bec ShayneJuly 14, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Best French toast in the city
Ben FunkAugust 10, 2013
Get the French toast. No question.
Phil CalçadoAugust 16, 2015
Rushed service, the pork scramble was bland. Good organic oj
LisaAugust 7, 2014
Get the french toast
Giovanna JonesFebruary 22, 2016
The BLT is too big to eat!
Evelyn GDecember 5, 2009
Been here 10+ times
The chocolate pot de creme is fantastic - many layers of flavor. Order 2 if you have more than 3 in your party - they're small. Read more
M SFebruary 5, 2017
Cazuela. Chicken sausage.
Laura ChandlerApril 6, 2014
the French toast is the business
Derek CollinsOctober 29, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Try the fresh, hand-squeezed orange juice!
SammieJune 27, 2012
Terrific french toast ♥ syrup.

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