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Olea
(Now Closed)American Restaurant, Breakfast Spot, and New American Restaurant$$$$
Nob Hill, San Francisco
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Luke BornheimerAugust 10, 2016A 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, 2014While 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
Gui SeizFebruary 13, 2018Custard. 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, 2013The 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, 2013If 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, 2016Chilaquiles was amazing. The place has a nice ambiance and was perfect for a Saturday morning in San Francisco.
jonathan gettingerJune 17, 2012While 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, 2016The 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, 2013Great 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, 2014Try the french toast with strawberries. Simple but very delicious. Best french toast I've ever had too.
Lana CriggsJanuary 10, 2015Restaurant is closed until at least Jan 23 (a car crashed into the building). Check their website to see when they reopen.
Lindsay SegersinApril 22, 2012Watch the chef in the kitchen. He makes everything with this quiet happy reverence. Like he is bathing a child.
Priya SaiprasadDecember 12, 2012I 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, 2013if 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, 2017fantastic OJ. french toast is good (this is a photo of a "half" order). corn cakes meh
Natasha BrittonSeptember 5, 2017Try the cazuela! The French toast is by far the best I've ever tasted 😍
David ☕️ KleinAugust 7, 2014Get the Blue Bottle french press. Make sure you show up early on the weekends.
James NgoSeptember 10, 2012Try the scrambled eggs on rustic roll with tomato slices and bacon - cage-free eggs, tomatos, bacon on acme bread roll
Chris StephensAugust 2, 2015The steak is a well balanced well thought out meal. Don't confuse this with a plate from a steak house.
Jose PalomaresDecember 8, 2013Try the French toast and the cazuela, pretty much their signature dishes for brunch
Brad TDecember 22, 2012I hate to jump on this bandwagon but yea, might be the best f.toast I've ever had. Well done Olea!
Elizabeth BursteinSeptember 11, 2018Used 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, 2012The French toast is amazing. Chef makes his salsa from scratch daily & it's superb.
Jane Bulnes-FowlesSeptember 20, 2013Overpriced 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
If you leave without eating the challah custard toast, your life takes an irrevocable turn for the worse.
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- Tue–Fri
- 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
- 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
(415) 202-8521
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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
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