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    4.0 (194 reviews)
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    Elma C.

    I preferred the eggs and cheese biscuit - the biscuit was absolutely amazing. Perfectly cooked egg with warmed up cheese, it was flaky, warm and satisfying. I also grabbed prepackaged Cole slaw (love, love Cole slaw!) - the Cole slaw not only did not taste fresh, it was flat without tang or creaminess. The staff was perfectly fine with me exchanging the Cole slaw for kale quinoa salad, I really appreciated it. I look forward to returning for more pastries and sandwiches.

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    Erica I.

    This was a decent place, though nothing insane and a tad overpriced for what you get. I ordered the Turkey Apple Brie sandwich, which was simple but tasty, and the chai latte, which unfortunately lacked some flavor. The staff was very kind and helpful though, and the interior was clean and comfortable.

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    Jennifer L.

    Local bakery with freshly baked goods, sandwiches and soups. Tried the croissant muffin looking item with the cheese. There's one with ham and cheese. Got it warmed up and it was buttery, flakey good! The cheese was great too, tasted like some good cheese. What I liked best is how the melted cheese was evenly spread throughout the pastry. Perfect size too because it was pretty filling! Must be the tasty butter! Service is friendly and efficient. Got our items in about 5-8 mins. Has a lot of local small business vibes. Space is fairly open with natural light coming in. Nice for a quick breakfast or lunch.

    Sandwiches

    Easily one of my top 3 sf chicken sandos! For price, flavor, quality, chicken portion - it's a perfect meal.

    Egg Torte

    Had this catered to my office, the tortilla is GREAT (well seasoned with fluffy eggs and a nice crust) and the eggplant sandwich is also pretty good. Lots of healthy and vegan options and the catering staff is so sweet!

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    Sonja S.

    Was on search for some soup on a cold day. Walked in here. The sandwich bread was delicious. Curry chicken with lots of meat. The soup was filled with lots of veggies. Pretty quick lunch service.

    Chicken Pot Pie $8.95
    Lisa X.

    Been noshing on their sandwiches lately and pretty much like all of them. Even though I hardly eat turkey, I really like their Turkey, Brie, and Apple sandwich. One of my friends love their Ginger Currant Scones, so I would occasionally get some for her.

    Grab and go salads, sandwiches, drinks
    Christina C.

    A lovely bakery/cafe in the Civic Center area. I tend to visit for lunch (salads, soups, sandwiches) but sometimes visit in the morning for a baked good and coffee drinks. The cafe is nice and tidy, with a grab-n-go section, a small bookcase of cookbooks to peruse, and some tables and window counter seats to enjoy your order. Service is nice and friendly, and they have a restroom.

    Ham roll
    Tiffany D.

    Rustic baked pastries and modern cafe. Soyrizo egg empanada was savory, but was very neutral in terms of wanting more of it. Chicken pot pie was too dry to like as well as their chicken pesto empanada. Their mushroom empanada fared nicely. Their ham roll was spot on. Apple pie was missing like drizzled whipped cream, chocolate or strawberry. It was another on the too dry pastry item side. I like their scones! It looks dry, but the inside was just right with texture that compliments. Freshly squeezed OJ was welcomed! They have coffee selections freshly served as options. Solid spot for pastries and beverages

    Sarah M.

    I like how this place had a lot of options, it was a good place to go and grab a quick sandwich before going to Alamo Square, I got a turkey apple and brie sandwich that was really yummy.

    Drinks, oat milk latte and a cup of Americano  Goodies,  a slice of banana bread and chocolate, cherry scone

    Amazing baked goodies drink, and atmosphere fantastic service community space. Love this spot

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    Amazing bakery. Best scones. Great caramels. Next trip I'll try more things. I'll be making this a regular visit.

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    Ernest - Mala tonkatsu pork chop 5/5

    Ernest

    4.3(674 reviews)
    1.3 mi•Mission
    •$$$

    one of my favorite meals ever! came here for my birthday and opted for the $139 per person let the…read morekitchen cook for you option which included their uni toast and caviar with banana bread compared to their $99 per person option. I would never do it any other way because the caviar with banana bread especially was so worth it. the chocolate-less banana bread slices were pan fried so the outside was crispy while the inside was still soft and the flavor combination with the caviar and whipped miso butter was perfect. the croquettes were also stand outs among the appetizers. the flavor of the croquette with the hibachi mustard was mind blowing, especially for our party since we normally don't like croquettes. I also liked the seasoned potato chips with plenty of dip (I very much appreciate that you can indulge as much as you'd like!) and beef tartare with ikura that you could make into hand rolls. the oysters also had a nice balance of flavors! we then moved on to the second part of the meal which included short rib, fried rice with Thai basil, hamachi collar, and dumplings. The short rib with caramelized onions was the star of the show: melt in your mouth with an indescribably delicious flavor. they also brought out figs paired with creamy burrata and a crunch from the hazelnut to go with their fluffy milk bread! at the end of the meal they gave us a soft serve, basque cheesecake, and peach jasmine kakigori shaved ice with tapioca pearls! they poured melted chocolate over the top of the soft serve at the table which is so fun and it hardened into a delicious shell the amount of food we got was incredibly generous and I felt treated so well for my birthday! overall, Ernest blew me away with their great service and beautiful ambiance. you can tell that each dish was carefully crafted and so much thought was put into the flavor and texture combinations as well as presentation. I could not recommend this place more and I can't wait until the next time I'm back!

    3.5/5 I had a…read morereservation for 2 on a Sunday night and it was surprisingly packed. We got seated after waiting like 5~ minutes. The interior is very modern with lots of warm lightning across the 2 floors; the downstairs has a bar area with a cute wall of alchohol. We got the $139 pp tasting menu and it was 3 courses with little dishes per course; definitely got to try a variety of foods but I wish portions were a bit bigger. We also got the Baijiu Milk Punch and Makrut Lime Fizz for drinks; both were on the sweeter side and kind of tasted the same. The Milk Punch highkey came in such a small cup and it look like just water LOL. The tasting menu included: - BBQ Shortrib (4/5 meat was tender but honestly, the hot mustard saved this dish because it balanced out the sweetness of the bbq; if it didn't have the sauce, it would be a 3/5 for me) - Watermelon salad (2/5 not like impressed by this, moreso I'm confused why this would be $19 on the regular menu) - Smoked Early Girl Tomato (4/5 the shiso green goddess was yummy) - Koshihikari Fried Rice (1/5 this was lowkey kinda bad like why were the beans the most flavorful thing in this dish; I feel like they just threw a bunch of veggies together and called it a day) - Burrata (3/5 alright I did not even realize there was scallion pancake) - Uni Toast (3/5 bread was very oily/crunchy; I like Bansang's Uni Toast more) - Osetra Caviar (4/5 very unique I've never seen caviar on banana bread, bread was thick and moist AND outside was like seared w butter - Hog Island Osyter (3/5 just ok) - Sushi RIce (3/5 also just ok, just ur normal ikura handroll) - Chilled Squid (4/5 yummy + unique especially the green curry) - Bluefin Tuna Carpaccio (4/5 also yummy & fresh but was literally one bite LOL) - Parker House Rolls (3/5 idk why I thought the butter would be sweet but no, it was mega salty LOL) - For dessert, we asked them to give us the $99 menu's dessert which was the Hazelnut Soft Serve Sundae; they did bring out chocolate and drizzled it all over the ice cream but that wasn't very tasty/special. Also a 3/5. The only thing from the menu that I did wish that we tried was the Buffalo Hamachi Collar but was this worth $35, I'm not sure... Service was fast and friendly! It's super cute that all of their staff wear panda dunks. Overall, we spent $420~ and I probably wouldn't come back. I see what they're trying to do with the Asian inspired & seafood menu but I don't think it's a must try in SF.

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    Marlowe - Crispy Brussels Sprout Chips

    Marlowe

    4.0(3k reviews)
    1.4 mi•Mission Bay
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    Wow this place was so amazing! Not only were the servers so friendly, kind, and accommodating but…read morethe food was also incredible. I loved the decor all around the restaurant with adorable cow art and a very clean feel. The servers and hosts were coming over to chat with us and just made us feel so welcome and special. From the second you walk in until the second you leave you are in good hands. It's also right across from the train so it's super easy to get there! I don't normally like horseradish, but the burger came with the perfect amount of horseradish where it tasted very fresh and added a good burst of flavor without being overwhelming! The fries were delicious and crispy. 10 out of 10 food, service, and environment. I would give them more stars if I could.

    If you happen to stumble upon Marlowe like we did I'm confident that you will leave as full and…read moresatisfied as we did. A charming little bistro inspired by the Marlowe cows, I'm assuming, managed to stun us with several memorable dishes. The warm deviled eggs were an excellent start. Savory yet delicate enough to not weigh us down right at the beginning of our meal. The horseradish aioli wasn't for me, but I can see its appeal for a certain audience. You give me a Calabrian chili sauce and it's guaranteed to make me happy and this shrimp with sweet corn was no exception. Again, light but a punchy flavor that was enjoyable. I could go on and on about the different dishes we tried but the real standout of the night was the pork tenderloin with chorizo and peaches. The sweetness from the peaches somehow managed to enhance the flavor of the chorizo. This dish gives you a bold, savory and sweet bite all together but still won't have you feeling super heavy. The portion size is perfect. Im hoping to return soon for another exquisite meal.

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    Marlowe - Clean and inviting bar

    Clean and inviting bar

    Marlowe - Marlowe Burger with side of fries

    Marlowe Burger with side of fries

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    Nopa - Little gem salad - the berries made it pop

    Nopa

    4.2(5.7k reviews)
    0.8 mi•Alamo Square
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    Everything we got was so delicious!! Loved everything we ordered, no skips except maybe the braised…read morelamb but even that was so amazing. Would def come back. Service was great, good cadence of food coming out though slowed at the end when they accidentally forgot our fried chicken but our party was honestly so busy yapping we weren't that bothered but then they comped it! The space is so lovely, huge windows letting in a lot of natural light, and a fun disco ball perched at the top. We were seated on a table at the upstairs section overlooking the whole space and I loved it -- quieter and you can really admire the whole space. Parking is tough (mostly street parking but should be free after 6pm) so I'd recommend trying to find it on side streets off of Divisadero. - Favorites: Yaya's fried chicken, Smoked trout pan con tomate - Honorable mentions: Country pork chop, Brisket agnolotti - Notes: Yaya's fried chicken is perfectly fried/crispy and drizzling the chili honey on is *chef's kiss*, Nopa Cheeseburger is pretty thick, Smoked trout pan con tomate comes with 2 pieces so would order it so each person gets 1 piece (also it's so flavorful you'll each want one) Everything ordered: - Summer melon salad: musk melon, Feather River Farm watermelon, kalamata olive, sungold tomato, purslane and ricotta salad - Smoked trout pan con tomate: early girl tomato vinaigrette, Suncatcher jewel tomatoes and grilled levain - Brisket agnolotti: hand made pasta, mushrooms, port roasted figs and pecorino - Braised lamb: Emigh Ranch lamb, pearl couscous, fennel peperonata, Castelvetrano olives and tzatziki - Flatbread: house cured coppa, thyme, yellow nectarine, gruyère and aged balsamic - Yaya's fried chicken: Moroccan spiced, buttermilk brined and double dredged, house pickles and a side of chili honey - Tagliatelle: house made egg noodles, nine hour bolognese, swiss chard and parmesan - Country pork chop: brown butter spaetzle, house fermented sauerkraut and dill - Nopa Cheeseburger: grass fed Stemple Creek beef ground daily, house baked brioche bun, pickled onions, Kennebec french fries and basil parmesan aïoli - Nectarine crostata: almond cookie crumble, blueberry jam and sweet corn ice cream

    Visited through the CSP promo, and while the service was top-notch, the farm-to-table food was…read morefairly average. The Little Gems salad with persimmon was the standout (though heavily dressed), and the malted chocolate ice cream made for a great finish. However, the mains fell short: the tagliatelle bolognese was bland, the duck lacked crispy skin, and the fries tasted basic without any chef's twist. Glad we got to try this SF spot at a discount, but it's a one-and-done for us.

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    Nopa - Flatbread with ham and sweet corn was a highlight of the meal

    Flatbread with ham and sweet corn was a highlight of the meal

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    Rise Over Run - Grilled Pork Belly Skewers (2 pc-$12), Fries ($9), Grey Whale Gin w/ club soda ($18)

    Rise Over Run

    3.8(263 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Union Square, Tenderloin

    3.5 STARS All-4-One…read more Soul For Real. SWV. Tevin Campbell. My Geriatric Millennial heart was SO happy! From now until October, Timbri Hotel's rooftop bar: Rise Over Run is hosting R&B Wednesdays. Rezzies are highly recommended. Book a table at the garden patio - IMO, it's the best seats in the house. Ok, yea it's in the TL right off 6th/Market....not in the nicest area. IMO, the TL is not as bad as some make it to be. In my experience being born and raised in the city, people in the TL say "Hi" and keep to themselves. M E N U Small New American Menu: Small bites (salad, deviled eggs, mini crab rolls, etc), spreads w/ pita bread, burger, fried chicken, fish & chips, steak frites, etc. They advertise food and drink specials for the event but there was none. No HH either. 5% SF surcharge (not noted on menu). D R I N K S Limited spirit selection; wish they carried more small-batch brands. * Grey Whale Gin, shaken ($16) * Grey Whale Gin w/ club soda ($18 x3): Very stiff! Worth the $. * Diet Coke ($5 x3) A P P S * Grilled Pork Belly Skewers w/ miso glaze, pickled mustard seeds (2 pc-$12) Rich, tender, and not overly fatty. The miso's umami didn't come through so it was a bit bland. * Smoked Salmon Rillettes w/ dill, chives, pita ($12) Umm, I'm all for negative space but could they not find a smaller bowl so the rillette doesn't look half eaten? Lol! That aside, this was BOMB! The pita tasted housemade - served piping hot and perfectly chewy with a soft, fluffy interior. Slathered with the rich, creamy smoked salmon spread...it was so delicious. * Fries ($9) Can't go wrong with a huge platter of hot McD type fries. S E R V I C E Welp, this would have been a 5 star review but someone killed the vibes. Most of the staff was friendly, and our server was excellent - very attentive and efficient with drinks and apps arriving quickly. Unfortunately, as we were on our last round of drinks (I had a full cocktail left), a male staff came over and told us they need the table back in 10 minutes, and our server immediately brought the check. I was confused esp since there were two empty tables nearby and he didn't approach the other table that was seated around the same time as us. I later found the fine print on my rezzies about the 2-hour table max which wasn't mentioned when we were seated. Regardless, we still had about 30 mins left. Afterwards, I spoke with Mia at the hotel's front desk. She was very apologetic, looked into the situation right away, and kindly offered a round of drinks on our next visit. A M B I A N C E Chic and trendy with a cute glass-enclosed solarium, and sweeping views of DT and the city's skylines. Mix of tables and lounge areas with firepits and heat lamps (it's windy tho!). Clean restrooms. It was great seeing a diverse crowd for the R&B event...a refreshing change from the usual AI/Tech Bro scene in the city. P A R K I N G Limited street parking (we found parking around the corner before 5 pm). Valet is $80. Overall, we had a great time at R&B Wednesday, and I thought the prices were fair for solid apps and drinks...for a rooftop bar. It was disappointing that our evening was cut short tho. Would love to return before it's over in October but that interaction left a bad impression.

    Views: 10/10 Service : 9/10…read moreFood: 8/10 Drinks: 10/10 I was finally able to make it over to this place. As a rooftop connoisseur, this place was on my list for a while. I will say that this place is absolutely stunning and beautiful compared to a lot of others San Francisco rooftops that I have visited. This is located into the tenderloin, so please be aware that you will have to find your own street parking but parking a garage is preferred. This place has stunning views nonetheless, it's very chill and in a relaxing setting. The music is not overpowering, which is nice enough to have a conversation without having it overly crowded with 50 other people around you. I've definitely been back here a few times to take other friends and family and I will continue to do so. There are also heaters outside when it's very cold, chilly and windy. The staff is amazing as they are also willing to accommodate you and give you blankets if needed. Can't wait to go back!

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    Bar in the Solerium

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    Chicken and waffles + mushroom omelet at rise over run

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    Wildseed - panzanella salad

    Wildseed

    4.5(1.8k reviews)
    1.4 mi•Marina/Cow Hollow
    •$$

    As someone who eats plant-based, I have been coming here for years and had no complaints until the…read moremost recent encounter. I wish they would mention that their weekend morning to lunch menu is different from the one displayed on their website. I drove all the way here for the main pizzas/pastas for my birthday, but we were only limited to breakfast food and burgers on a weekend afternoon. Also, I understand that weekends get busy, but our server did not check on us at least once. They were only present to take our orders and then drop off the check. As a former server myself, I am very aware of these things. It appeared that there was some down time to check on a simple 2-top as she was walking up and down scanning the tables. I can say that this is not reflective of the previous times I've dined here as the service has always been very pleasant, and the food never disappoints. For minimum $20 per entree, you would expect the servers to check-in on how the table finds their food and whether or not there is something they can provide to make it better.

    I first visited Wildseed a few months ago, and while the food was fantastic, the service truly made…read morethe experience unforgettable. Daniel took care of us and recommended a pasta that ended up being one of the best dishes we had. His thoughtful recommendations, genuine hospitality, and warm personality elevated the entire evening and made it a truly memorable experience. We came back last night and were so excited to see Daniel again! He remembered us, made us feel incredibly welcome, and crafted an absolutely delicious lychee cocktail. Highly recommend Wildseed for both the amazing food and exceptional hospitality. A special shout-out to Daniel for always going above and beyond!

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    Restaurant inside

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