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    Diamond Cafe

    4.3 (192 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Juan V.

    The Diamond Cafe is a gem which serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. I like their savory and sweet crepes . I usually get their Nutella crepes which are sweet and tasty. They also serve drinks in here. This is the San Francisco spot in Noe Valley to dine , The Diamond Cafe is the place to get a drink and eat rain or shine

    Banana split smoothie
    Jamie Z.

    Based on the reviews and photos, I was expecting more. I'd imagine if I lived in the neighborhood, this would a nice go-to spot for a quick sandwich and coffee to go. Cashier person was pleasant and was nice to see that he recognizes his usuals. For a sit-down meal at their price point, I'd probably pick a different spot. On a whim, my husband and I wanted to try a new spot for us to grab breakfast and came across Diamond Cafe. Parking was a tad challenging since the neighborhood parking is already quite limited. Open arrival, you order at the front counter and pick your own seat. There's less than 10 small tables inside the cafe, clean but worn furniture. Great energy inside the cafe with lively music. Food overall was okay, nothing to write home about. What we ordered: - Mission Omelette with house potatoes and sourdough bread (3/5, potatoes were kind of crispy and lacked flavor) - Belgium Waffles with Nutella, strawberries, 2 bacon and eggs (I chose scrambled) (3/5 the waffle lacked density and flavor, but was very crispy and strawberries were fresh and sweet) - Banana split smoothie tasted a bit watered down (2/5) - Latte was also a bit watered down with too much milk (2/5) I did overhear a repeat customer hype up their breakfast burrito. If I ever get the chance to come back, I'll definitely get that.

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    Namratha P.

    Stumbled upon this place when looking for brunch spots in Noe Valley and it was a great spot to get some good food! They have so many options for sweet and savory and great choice of vegetarian options as well. They have a lot of crepes and non crepe food and we tried a bit of both. We got the breakfast burrito which was just yum and will be getting this again!! We also got the Nutella crepe which was good but I think the breakfast burrito was the star of the show and left us thinking we made a good choice! There's not a lot of indoor seating but they have outdoor seating and they come serve the food to you after you order it inside which is nice! They were very hospitable and nice! Overall, this is a great place for a quick brunch in the area!

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    Thomas D.

    I still love this place. Lately, I've been asking for the tuna on rye sandwich with a small fruit cup on the side as opposed to their other options of a salad or potatoes. Sometimes I'll add an espresso. Their scrambles are excellent too. There are several choices. It's comfortable, cozy, and chill. Great service.

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    Larry S.

    Nice coffee and breakfast shop Limited menu, but what we had was very good. Pea Soup rocked! They were very accommodating, always a "yes-no problem" with changes to orders to our tastes e.g. no mushrooms in veggie omelet. We were staying in the area so an easy walk to the location. We liked the staff and we happy to be repeat visitors.

    country breakfast
    Maria W.

    This is our family go-to for brunch! It's a tried and true, hearty and satisfying place to grab a pastry, a smoothie, a coffee, or go all out with a massive meal. I always get the chicken breast sandwich (usually on focaccia bread, although this time that was missing), and my brother always gets the country breakfast (chorizo egg scramble), and they never miss. Everything is just so perfectly cooked, and it comes out lickety split!! The smoothies are also super tasty; I usually get the Ruby Berry one. I'd suggest coming here whenever they're open, whether with your entire family, solo with a laptop, or on a brunch date. It's just a great place with a great ambiance, and the servers are all super efficient and friendly. I'll be eating here for a long, long time to come.

    Eggs with Chorizo
    Arlene C.

    Was expecting more. It was tasty but the place lacks warmth. I relied on reviews to get me here, but it totally lacked any oomph. The dishes were lukewarm. The owner was nice, but it seemed like we were sitting in his kitchen.

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    Shirley L.

    This cute small neighborhood cafe provides clean and casual indoors and outdoors sitting spaces. The simple menu on the wall is easy to read and the staff is friendly. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to sit and enjoy the day; so I ordered the Denver omelet to-go with potatoes and sourdough toasts. All tasted good.

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    Clara L.

    Cozy, casual and homey brunch place in a quiet neighborhood. Pretty impressed by the smoked salmon scrambled, and very well toasted sourdough, which I was pretty impressed. A bit pricey but perfect casual brunch spot to check out if you live or are visiting the area.

    French toast croissant with strawberries
    Ester F.

    Check out the old neighborhoods of SF. We enjoyed some Huevos Rancheros and I had the French toast Croissant with strawberries. The staff was very pleasant with my family and even offered us a larger table as it became available. Thank you for your kindness.

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    Great service. Great people. Amazing food!! I guess the chicken with pesto sandwich and it was so delicious

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    8 years ago

    Mexicali salad always a solid and delicious choice. Diamond cafe never fails us. 10/10 would recommend.

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    This cafe is a community cafe where the staff know the patrons and vice versa. My mocha and sandwich were delicious. They have free wifi.

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    9 years ago

    A cup of coffee is $2.95 and not good, sadly. Burnt and weak. I want to like this place because it's small and in a great spot. :(

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    Perfectly fine cafe with a cozy atmospher. Our stop for brunch before hitting Twin Peaks.

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    A perfect local fresh family operated cafe. So thrilled to have it in the neighborhood.

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    11 years ago

    Fast, efficient and friendly. The food is tasty and the setting can't be beat. I'm a big fan.

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    11 years ago

    Great breakfast food! Quite little bakery on the corner! The staff was very friendly! It was so yummy!

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    12 years ago

    a fun clean place to have breakfast or lunch, super nice owners and wonderful and consistent yummy food and the best coffee!

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    4.6
    (2.1k reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    4.0 stars for breakfast--see dinner review below (5.0 stars)There are sooo many good brunch spots…read morein SF. In my opinion Lapisara ranks in the middle due to the other excellent options available. Seated immediately--had a reso but on a Wednesday morning not really necessary. It took a long time for the single employee to get to us but we weren't in a hurry. Cappuccino was very good in a cute "bear mug" and very reasonably priced. We shared a pacific omlet--not much crab, lots of shrimp, and nice swiss cheese/scallions but tasted kind of fishy--potatoes were only avg. Son said huevos rancheros were average. Price point good for SF and portions adequate to share. Location convenient so we will try dinner there tonight before a comedy show nearby. Dinner-5++ stars; 4 of us Had dinner last night-6pm-reso but not needed. only one other group dining. Single Waitress was great-we let her know we needed to leave in about an hour for a show and she timed everything perfectly--we even had time for dessert. we ordered so many items that she brought over an extra table--we shared everything family style. Most Yelp reviews only mention brunch but the dinner was awesome--service; food: taste/quality, presentation, portions, prices we phenomenally low for SF ($200 with a bottle of wine for 4 people). We started with the garlic butter clams-small but tasty. Tuna tartar was excellent quality and enough to share. Samosas were more like empanadas--very good with peanut sauce so good it rivaled my own home made. We continued our culinary adventure with crab fried rice-delicious, a large portion and my son who lives in SF and has tried dozens of crab fried rice ranked it in the top tier. The pacific catch rice noodles with crab was also excellent-big portion, lots of crab, tasty. Final entree was their specialty-Mussaman Curry. Wow, tender meat/potatoe "stew" with a very unique flavor from the star anise/cinnamon and peanut--to die for. Creme Brulee was very good with lots of fresh fruit accompaniment My only complaint was a very limited wine selection. Lapisaia will become one of our regular spots for dinner!!!

    Came here on a Saturday for brunch…read more I got the Holy Chili Bomb Basil Omelette. It had ground chicken and veggies inside, and the chicken and basil were the flavors that stood out. I wouldn't call it spicy at all. The omelette felt small for the price and there wasn't much filling inside. It came with a side of potatoes that were really good. They had a nice crisp on the outside and were soft on the inside. I also got a regular coffee, and they do unlimited refills. The place was busy for brunch, and I liked the bear theme. Some of the coffees came in bear-shaped glasses, and some of the lattes had a decorative bear made out of ice.

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    Indoor area of the restaurant.
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    That bacon, tho...
    Strawberry Maple Croffle ($14)

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    Sweet Maple

    4.3
    (5.2k reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    i high key made a yelp account just to write a review because this was the best breakfast i've ever…read morehad and im passionate about breakfast food. My partner and I are on vacation to San Francisco for the weekend, and this was my first time coming. Arriving to Sweet Maple, there was a line out the door and around the corner. We decided to wait and I'm glad we did, because we got seated within 10 minutes and once we ordered we also got our food within 10 minutes. the food was SO FUCKING GOOD, i got espresso, orange juice, and the gardenia souflegg, it was a new form of eggs i haven't tried and it was amazing, it came with a side of delicious potato's and ciabatta. if you go to San Francisco, go to Sweet Maple! the vibes are great, food even better.

    One of my favorite brunch spots and a Bay Area staple!…read more What I Ordered: * Ube Martini (New!) * Omurice * Millionaire's Bacon They have a seasonal martini collection for the summer, which we ordered the refreshingly sweet Ube Martini! If you are craving savory short rib-eye with a breakfast spin like potatoes and eggs, then order the Omurice. Finally, the Millionaire's Bacon comes with 4 different types of Bacon: Sea Salt Citron, the Original, Cinnamon (the best one) and Rosemary. The service was super fast and multiple servers checked in on us through out the meal with water refills and clean up. Definitely check out their bottomless mimosas on the weekend for brunch with friends!

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    Millionaire's Bacon
    Marnier | french toast with creamy grand citrus batter (added $3 for the fired banana & candied walnuts)
    Marnier | french toast with creamy grand citrus batter (added $3 for the fired banana & candied walnuts)
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    4.5
    (141 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    We had to wait in line at 9am for about 15 minutes, but once we were seated in this cute & casual…read morediner, we had a most delightful breakfast. The coffee was strong but smooth without any trace of bitterness. My omelette came with the best & most crispy hashbrowns I've had in a long time. The veggies in the omelette were plentiful & fresh & the salad was a healthy & tasty accompaniment. My side chicken sausage was ample & tasty with grill marks. Mom loved her toast, salmon & hash browns as well. Yvonne did a great job taking care of our table & she was also hostessing & helping to bus tables! Wow! I'm sad this place is not in my home town because if it was, I'd be a regular!! Peace.

    We ordered the chicken tenders & fries appetizer and the BBQ wings platter, and both were…read moreabsolutely delicious. The service was exceptional from the moment we walked through the doors. It was around 8:30 p.m., and after passing by this spot several times and checking out the menu, we finally decided to give it a try. We're so glad we did! The restaurant itself is beautiful, with warm, inviting decor and wonderful pictures of San Francisco throughout the space. It feels like the perfect romantic setting for a date night or anniversary celebration, and equally great for enjoying fantastic food and drinks with friends and family. They have three tv screens so we were lucky to catch a futbol game during our meal. Highly recommended!

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    Dinning Area
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    Onion soup
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    Dining room
    Four Chairs

    Four Chairs

    4.3
    (1.1k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$
    Takes reservations
    Large group friendly

    Amazing! I'm actually going there for the second time today!…read more My family arrived early, so the wait was only about five minutes before we were seated. I don't remember if there was music, but it was a busy, lively place with multiple conversations happening at once. It was definitely a cozy, home type atmosphere. A few people ordered chicken and waffles, so I had the chance to try it, and it was delicious! The waffles melted in my mouth! That's what I plan to order next time. I order a Korean chicken sandwich. It was very tasty and large. I had leftovers! I was disappointed because I forgot my leftovers on the table . Note to self: NEVER DO THAT AGAIN. The lemonade was very flavorful, and my kids enjoyed it too. I even tried an alcoholic beverage, I can't remember the name, but I swapped it for lemonade because it was THAT good. As I mentioned earlier, I will definitely return to this restaurant and highly recommend it.

    Four chairs is always packed for brunch every time I drive by the mission, so it was time to give…read moreit a try. Their Asian take on brunch is quite refreshing. I ordered the K-Bomb chicken Benny and oh boy will you leave satisfied in every way. The perfectly poached eggs are served on top of a fluffy slice of bread topped with kimchi-hollandaise sauce. The chicken was a Korean style fried chicken with a crunchy sweet and spicy bbq sauce reminiscent of gochujang and honey. Home fries and green salad with sesame dressing topped it all off. The mango matcha latte was also quite good and the price for SF and for all that food was great value for the money. Ambiance is casual and a bit loud as can be expected from a brunch place but overall it is clean and a fun spot to meet friends for brunch. Don't stay too long after paying though or you will get stared at by the folks waiting in line. Overall definitely recommend checking them out. I look forward to trying other specialties here.

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    Chipotle Benedict, Mascarpone Pancake, & Chicken Apple Scramble
    Chipotle Benedict, Mascarpone Pancake, & Chicken Apple Scramble
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    4.1
    (3.6k reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Everything they said turned out to be true. For years, I have attempted to dine at Plow, especially…read moreafter hearing of the amazing experience from friends. Today was the day where their reviews became a reality. The deviled eggs paired with the chili sauce was an exquisite compliment. And the lemon ricotta pancake! Such a great treat. If you want to impress your family or friends, bring them here.

    If you're looking for the quintessential SF brunch, Plow is it. Tucked away on a quiet corner in…read morePotrero Hill, it has all the charm of a neighborhood diner without the downtown chaos. The residential setting is part of the appeal - you can actually spread out, and it's a lovely area to wander while you wait for a table (and you will wait, so plan for it). The outdoor seating is the way to go. Indoor feels cramped. On cooler mornings they'll even hand you a blanket. Sitting outside on that peaceful corner watching the neighborhood wake up is a charming experience. Only downside of dining al fresco: a fly landed on my sausage. But credit to the staff - the waiter noticed and brought out a fresh plate without me even having to ask. That kind of attentive service goes a long way. The food lives up to the hype. The lemon ricotta pancakes are the star for good reason. They were light, fluffy, and not too sweet. The crispy potatoes were excellent too, just be warned they come out scorching hot (I burned the roof of my mouth going in too eager). Give them a minute to cool. Upside of parking on the top of that steep hill is that you'll burn off your breakfast calories getting back to your car.

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    Indoor ambiance
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    Buttermilk biscuit
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