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The Butler & The Chef Bistro
(Now Closed)French Restaurant, Breakfast Spot, and Café$$$$
South Park, San Francisco
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Eric SabbanApril 8, 2017Great breakfast and the closest you'll get to a Parisian sandwich in SF. Beware the hours and days of the week, and when they just don't feel like being open. A proper, casual French gem in South Park
Charlie StiglerOctober 25, 2015Great for brunch. Go for the Choco-Noisette Belgian waffle if you're up for something sugary - it's light and fluffy but also rich in flavor. Service is good, and they give truffles with the receipt!
Aly OradyDecember 28, 2014One of my regular breakfast spots - it's just a little piece of Paris in SF in a cute neighborhood. Recommend the Salmon Eggs Benedict, the daily Quiche, and the Mushroom buckwheat crepe.
板津 魁彦February 28, 2013a favorite i often go for bkf/lunch.onion soup is the best, croque monsieur is good but diff than swiss style we eat at home so i don't usually order it. almond croissant+pain perdu is perfect brunch.
7x7 MagazineNovember 1, 2012The smoked salmon on the eggs benedict sits on salty olive bread which absorbs the delicious hollandaise sauce. The cafe has a delightful atmosphere making it a perfect place to start your morning. Read more
Chee-Hyung YoonFebruary 19, 2016Superb croque monsieur with flavory Emmental cheese. The salad that comes with is fresh and light on dressing which is refreshing.
Priya SaiprasadApril 21, 2013The benedicts are served with sourdough bread instead of the traditional muffin. So if you're not into sourdough, steer clear of this one. I highly recommend the Bacon & Swiss Quiche though! Amazing!
Kelly 🍰October 10, 2012Prepare to wait for brunch. Benedict only available on weekends. Get the croque Monsieur/Madame/Mlle with the tomatoes and herbs du Provence for $2 extra. Enjoy the huge salads they come with!
This is a French owned joint that doesn't serve French portions. Start with a quiche of the day and pray you have room left for a banana nuttella crêpe topped with their house made whipped cream!
Stephanie ChengJuly 27, 2013The Pain Perdu and the Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon are delicious. Portions are generous - halfsies is recommended!
The addition of crème fraîche and nutmeg on the croque-monsieur is questionable. This sandwich is already great in its simple and original form.
YukoMay 14, 2013This restaurant was like a Paris cafe. Since dishes were big-portion, one dish was enough for one person. Side salad was also big volume, so good for health. Taste was good, and cost was affordable.
Runqiu CaiDecember 8, 2014Cute venue, good service, chef the very personable. The Eggs Benedict is good but not the best I've had. The Croque Monsieur is unique and tasty.
Marina VolkovaJune 29, 2014Awesome place! Try french toast, it's amazing! The place is packed but the crowd moves fast
Rosa AyalaJuly 11, 2014The waffle is delicious, but definitely a dessert, for two! They leave you a chocolate truffle w/ your check! Definitely would recommend.
Rachael LynnMay 12, 2012Get there early! The quiche is to-die for good and sells out quickly. Def not French sized portions. The truffles at the end of the meal are perfect.
Serious EatsAugust 30, 2011Get the Tart Tatin - juicy apple hunks, coated in cinnamon, caramelized on the top and served with a massive dollop of freshly whipped cream. Read more
Michael HarrisJanuary 17, 2016If there's a queue and you're only one or two people, let the staff know you're okay sitting at the bar and they can often seat you quickly.
ᴡᴡᴡ.Bob.pwho.ru EricksonMay 7, 2014Benedicts are available EVERY DAY, not just on the weekends as some of the older tips claimed. Also, quiche is available only after 11 am daily.
Pei 👻 WenMay 5, 2016Two dishes you can't miss: egg benedicts with smoked salmon & sweet waffles. Wow!
NanaNovember 23, 2014Love their quiche and croissant. Bacon quiche and asparagus quiche are both good.
Jessica ChanAugust 29, 2011here's a tip - the portions are huge so get one savory dish (eggs benedict) and one sweet (waffle/french toast) and share amongst two.
Arianna SandersJune 20, 2013The baguettes are enormous... Probably the most food you can get in the South Park neighborhood for $10. BRING. ON. THE. SALAMI.
Huong DuongDecember 29, 2012Great customer service. Good intimate place to take friends. Very small but the food is superb and filling.
Chad BDecember 23, 2014Their croque monsieur melts in your mouth and gives you that comfort food feeling after. Yum!
Evangeline ChuaJanuary 26, 2014Love the intimate space located in South Park! Get there at 11 to avoid waiting too long!!- Tim CAugust 3, 2012Their pain perdu (French toast) is the best I've had. Get it with all fruits and cream.
Andy FisherOctober 6, 2011Order the Croque Monsieur and a 1664 - the perfect lunch combo. Add the tomato and herbes de provence to the croque.
The almond croissant is gigantic and delicious! Best pastry in SOMA.
Brad TAugust 8, 2014Benedict is ok. Real hollandaise, perfect eggs but the went big on the bread which didnt add so much.
Annie Ochoa BenitezFebruary 9, 2015Hard to eat healthy but sooo good. You will wait for brunch but its worth it
Alyssa D.October 7, 2010The BF found this place thanks to yelp and we were both thankful he did! he got the French Toast & I for the waffle with banana, honey, & sliced almonds. both delicious!
Chris MessinaSeptember 28, 2015Seems like the quality has fallen in recent years. Their "famous benedict" didn't deserve to be labeled as such; the water tasted soapy.
Magda WalczakMarch 14, 2011A friend and I shared the French toast and the prawn crepe. OMG to both. Yumilicious place. Will definitely go back.
jerome knappFebruary 19, 2015Salmon eggs Benedict satisfied me but Half would have been a sufficient breakfast.
Brian DonovanAugust 30, 2009Their waffles are great (get the banana one), as are the crepes. a coffee fiend I know says their coffee is excellent, and is provided by Grafeo in North Beach.
Claire PedersenJanuary 16, 2015This place is wonderful! Very small, you really only should go if you are in the SOMA area.
CatchJuly 27, 2012Pick up a ready made baguette (lunch only) to eat in the park. Salami with cornichons is the best.
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The Butler & The Chef Bistro
155A South Park Avenue (Brannan & 3rd)
San Francisco, CA 94107
United States
San Francisco, CA 94107
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Tue–Sat
- 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
(415) 896-2075
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Happy Hour
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