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    Il Canto Cafe

    4.7 (827 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Quiet
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    SHRINKFLATION for $14 after tax
    Amanda D.

    Always have loved their burritos because it was a great value and taste, but my most recent work group order was very disappointing. The 3 stars is acknowledging their value in the PAST

    Caili C.

    Really solid breakfast burrito in Fidi! I came by to grab a quick late lunch after running errands and ordered the grilled breakfast burrito with sausage to-go. Essentially you choose your protein and then the burrito is made with eggs, peppers and onions. The combination of their homemade chipotle sauce and melty cheese is great and for $10 it's a great quick and simple lunch option as well.

    Avocado spinach breakfast burrito
    Janice M.

    Came on a Friday late afternoon, no wait, service was friendly and quick Ordered - avocado spinach grilled breakfast burrito: generous portion, pretty good, cheesy and yummy, you can taste all the ingredients and I didn't feel like anything was too overwhelming. I like the chipotle sauce as well 8.5/10 I would come back and try their other breakfast burrito

    Chipotle Breakfast Burrito part 3 - the grilled tortilla reveal
    Nova P.

    This review is primarily based on my mission to find the best breakfast burrito in SF. It's been years that I've been eyeballing this spot and I've finally made it. I ordered the Chipotle Breakfast Burrito (CBB) through door dash to minimize my wait time. I arrived and there were a number of people hanging outside. My burrito was ready when I arrived, in the estimated timeframe. Interestingly, at least in the AM time during the work week, they block off the front entrance. It really functions as a take out spot. The people were friendly and helpful. I rushed back to my office to unveil the delectable CBB. I added potatoes and some crispy bacon for texture. With the additions, the price was still reasonable. I was thrilled to see the grill marks on the tortilla. And while the image I took of the guts doesn't show, some care when into executing and the CBB is well layered. Best breakfast burrito in the city? Would say it's my new favorite in Fidi vicinity. And one of the best breakfast burritos I've had to date in SF. Definitely worth the trip. Recommend to order ahead.

    Dody E.

    Yes this hits properly. Top tier breakfast burrito. Love the touch of crisping up the tortilla just enough. What a blessing. Go. Also, it's no frills - there's some outside seating so don't expect to sit in anywhere. They're busy with service in the morning too so budget in a wait time. Go.

    Bianca Marie A.

    Came on a Saturday morning and there was no line to order! There were people outside waiting for their order. Unfortunately, this place is very popular and there were ENDLESS amounts of DoorDash/delivery people coming and going. These orders are what caused the hold up. We waited around 20 minutes just to get our breakfast burrito. As for the burrito, it must have been one of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had. I got the bacon and avocado and it was just the right amount of flavor. I would definitely come back but just expect to wait a bit for your order!

    Tabitha C.

    This place makes a very solid breakfast burrito! The chipotle burrito with added bacon and avocado is my go-to and it never lets me down. Their portions are quite generous in general, but they are especially liberal with the yummy chipotle sauce. The avocado is always fresh, the bacon is perfectly crispy, and the tortilla is grilled just right, warm with a hint of char that adds a nice edge to the flavor profile. I'm not the biggest egg fan in general so I don't have much praise to offer in that department. I've tried both the regular and the egg white only versions which are both very fluffy, but it's just too much egg for me overall and tastes a bit artificial. The chipotle sauce is by far my favorite part and honestly why I keep crawling back for more. Even though the egg situation isn't perfect, I would say that this breakfast burrito is still one of the top three in the city. I love that it's available on DoorDash for a quick weekday delivery before a long day of meetings too. I also love that the staff usually include a little handwritten note on the bag, which is such a thoughtful touch and makes ordering from here feel like an extra special treat.

    kim d.

    Quick 5-10 minute service for a great solid breakfast burrito! Love grabbing it on the way into work!

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    Hansel F.

    This is the spot for a great breakfast burrito in the city. It is very customizable and they also have pre-set combo's to make ordering easy. I went during lunch and it was pretty busy. I noticed the pro move is calling in an order early and picking it up. The line moved quickly, the guy at the front keeps the operation moving smoothly. There are seats to the side but I took my burrito elsewhere. The bacon avocado was smacking! I do recommend adding potatoes for a loaded bite. I admired the grill marks and the cheese was nicely melted. The only thing I would love with this burrito is a nice hot sauce!

    Chipotle Burrito w/ bacon and avocado
    Timothy N.

    I was having a bad morning so I needed a pick me up so I decided to treat myself by checking out Il Canto. I arrived around 9am and it the entrance was pretty crowded with delivery workers but despite that the owner was super attentive and spotted me pretty quickly to ask me for my order. It was my first time stopping by so I was pretty lost but the owner was really patient and gave me a recommendation. After I ordered the owner gave me a wait time estimate which is something I always appreciate. I got the chipotle burrito with bacon and avocado as recommended. The burrito came out fresh off the grill and everything about it is perfect. It was fresh, wrapped perfectly, and the ingredients were cooked perfectly and proportioned well with each other. Of course there is room for customization which I will definitely experiment with next time. I can see why Il Canto is so loved!

    Diego B.

    Super popular local spot for breakfast burritos. The food is good and they have plenty of customization options, as well as other non-burrito options. There are usually people waiting for their order, so if you want to order, line up near the "register", so the guy knows you want to order and is not just waiting. Recommend their Bacon Avocado, yummy!

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    Sally Z.

    Their breakfast burrito are indeed absolutely delicious here. I tried the Bacon Avocado breakfast burrito which was recommended by the staff as it was one of their more popular ones. 5 stars all the way! Burrito was hot, crispy, and fresh when I received it. The perfectly scrambled eggs combined with the right amount of cheese and chipotle sauce made each bite perfect. Love that breakfast items are served all day. I did arrive after the lunch rush on a Wednesday at around 12:45pm with not many people in line so my order came out very fast, around 5 minutes. Very friendly service all around and a great spot for grab-and-go food. There is some outdoor seating adjacent to the shop with some tables and chairs. Will definitely be back again to get my breakfast burrito fix!

    Matthew S.

    Quick service, delicious burrito! The team is always fast and friendly. Will be coming back!

    "Best breakfast burrito in SF", can't wait!

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    Hey there - the chipotle breakfast burrito is my favorite in San Franscisco. Any idea as to how many calories generally? I order it with bacon.

    More calories than you thought possible!

    I am confused - i tried going here and all i see is 275 Lounge. Is it the same place? Did the name change? Am I just missing the entrance for Il Canto?

    Hey there! The entrance is actually on Sacramento street. I had that same issue as well when I first tried to visit.

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