Cute brunch spot near Union Square! Came here on a Sunday at 11:30 AM and there was no line, though most of the seats inside were taken. I love the decor of the place, it's very calming yet chic and modern; the mismatched complementary chairs caught my eye. I got the Tom Yum Burrito. It was a generous portion, I had to take one half home with me. Loved the tom yum flavor in it, nicely spiced while not feeling heavy. The chicken was a bit overcooked, though. Loved the inclusion of mushrooms in the burrito! The cute little flag with the restaurant's logo on it was also very nice. All the servers were also very kind and attentive. Would come back to try some of their other Thai brunch specialties. read more

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I noted that they were on a waiting list as I saw some people waiting outside as I walked in. It took a few minutes for me to get greeted at 11:15 AM this past Monday. I was asked to wait a few minutes to get seated as I was waiting for my cousin to join me, another 10 minutes and got seated. We ordered: Gingerbread Latte (limited holiday menu) Ube Latte Chicken & Waffles (boneless dark meat - just the way I like it!) Holy Chili Bomb Basil Omelette - so good! Everything ordered was well presented. All drinks and food ordered were delicious and recommended by me! I didn't realize this cafe was voted Yelp's top 100 brunch cafe in the US until I visited and saw the sign on the wall. I'm definitely glad I dropped by for lunch! It's nicely decorated for Christmas with a Christmas tree inside the dining room. It was a tad bit loud but expected at a small cafe like this one. Parking is terrible in this area. There is a surface parking lot right behind the restaurant in the alley or street parking is recommended. If possible, catch a rideshare. I'll definitely come back if I am in the Bay Area. read more

Lapisara Eatery - Water at the table - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Excellent food and really cute inside ! He boxed up our dishes for us and provided wonderful service with good recommendations! read more

Food was amazing!! Too many of us to mention everything we ordered. We shared to do a taste test and nothing disappointed. read more

Lapisara Eatery - Smoked salmon croffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

We have had the pleasure of dinning her 3 times now and each time our meals were delicious!!! Meat Lovers Omelette, Holy Chili Bomb Basil Omelette, Thai Panang Omelette, New York Steak and Egg, and Fried Chicken Benedict. They were all unique and very tasty!!! The iced coffee/tea drinks are a must try. Looking forward to trying their dinner menu Thai food. read more

Lapisara Eatery - Iced Salted Caramel Macchiato - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Definitely coming back here! Modern ambience, friendly staff, & YUMMY FOOD. We had the Holy Bomb Chili Chicken Omelette, their Burger and Clam Chowder and all were delish! read more

Lapisara Eatery - Lapisara Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've been to Lapisara nearly half a dozen times with different groups, and it's been fantastic every single time! My advice: even during peak weekend brunch, the line moves super fast. Last time, we were seated in 15 minutes despite a 40-minute ETA. Definitely check out their new breakfast special - it's a great deal. read more

Thai Hard Thai-American fusion spot that's been in business here in SF's Lower Nob Hill neighborhood since 2018. In that time they've earned some high praise by some of the coucountry's pickiest food critics, Yelpers. They were crowned "The Best Brunch" in Cali back in 2022, and #68 in the 2024 Top Brunch spots in the US. Those are high praises, because I know there's a lot of really solid brunch spots around The Bay and LA, so kudos to them. But, are they worth the hype? Let's find out! The Good: *Yelp Waitlist *Great décor and ambiance. We visited right before Halloween and they went all out. :) *Their menu is interesting and has lots of fun fusion dishes, but even their standard American fare is on the more interesting side, like a fried chicken Benedict. *Dog-friendly outdoor dining *Friendly service *Their lattes are as tasty as they are beautiful to look at. Not too sweet and perfectly made. *Queen B bacon is un-fucking-believably fantastic. The char, the thickness, the texture and a nice hit smokey sweetness makes this maybe the one best bacon I've ever had. *Thai Panang omelet was delicious, as the eggs were cooked perfectly and the sweet, spicy panang beef inside it was a pleasant change from the run-of-the-mill omelet ingredients. *Couldn't visit Lapisara without trying their signature Croffle (Croissant-Waffle) and yes it's as good as advertised. The buttery, flaky layers of a croissant in that fun waffle shape we all adore. Save room for this. The Meh: *Despite the friendliness, some of the servers did have an air of "I'm better than you." Not to say that's not accurate, but no need to rub it in, eh? :'( The Ugly: *It's SF, so you know there's always parking issues involved. Paid street or garage parking only. Conclusion: The Best Brunch of all time? Hmmm maybe, maybe not but either way it's definitely in the top-3. Highly recommended. read more

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Stop in for the brunch offerings. A somewhat eclectic menu but the food is well prepared and presented. The service was prompt and friendly. I use the quality of the coffee as the first indication of the quality of the food. I was not disappointed. Recommend this place for a casual breakfast, brunch or lunch. read more

I've been going to so many restaurants for Avocado Toast I forgot I've been here already! Guess I owe them a review. Lapisara's version hits all the marks. #1, toast is actually toasted. That means I could eat with my hands if I feel like it. And what a beautiful presentation. A heaping mash of perfectly ripe avocado, topped by a poached egg, garnished with a couple tiny edible flower petals & a large thin radish slice, with a generous side of fruit salad. Fruit is ripe, about two cups worth. The interior is pretty fancy casual, looks like an even mix of locals & tourists from nearby hotels. The concierge has done them a favor. The restaurant is truly an oasis sandwiched between the outer edges of Union Square & the Tenderloin. Advice: take Post from Union Square, avoid Jones St & the reality of Tenderloin street life. It's not dangerous, just depressing. So, 5 starts. No regrets, Support Local! read more

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Delicious beef panang omelette that was literally eggs wrapped around oozing beef panang curry. Beef wasn't too tough, unlike some other reviews. Do not recommend the ube latte - while very aesthetic with sprinkles and an ice cube in the shape of a purple bear, it was too heavy on milk and not strongly enough flavored with ube. The It was a Good Day cocktail was tropical, not too sweet, and made you feel like you were on vacation. read more

Lapisara Eatery - Beef panang omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Delicious and everything is sooo picturesque. I'm a sucker for the cute and this place has it. The good/ recs: - omg their green curry omelette was sooooooo good. We got beef and while I winced at the $25 price tag, I thought the portion was pretty good! Not to mention it was delicious lol. - most of their drinks come with the bear ice cube and ^_^ - service was spot on and the owner made sure to visit our table to ask us how everything was! It was great! The meh: nothing - will come back and recommend to friends :) read more

Lapisara Eatery - So cute!!! Iced Lavender Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Not sure what the hype is about... "best brunch in SF" but it tastes like any other brunch spot and it's nothing special. Big issues with organization though! We had a reservation for 12:15pm on a Wednesday, but when we arrived they just had us wait in the regular waiting line??? Wrote our name and party size down and told us they'd call our name when ready, but people in the line were getting seated ahead of us. We asked again at 1pm about our reservation and they just told us to wait. Finally got seated around 1:10pm, almost an hour after our reservation! What's the point of reservations if they don't even honor it? We met another party in line who said they also had a reservation but also had to wait in the standard line to be seated. Will not be coming back. read more

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Stopped by Lapisara for Saturday brunch and was pleasantly surprised. Yes, there was a line outside, but it moved surprisingly fast. We ordered the Crab Omelette and Chili Bomb Basil Omelette, and both were absolutely delicious! If you're used to typical American breakfast fare, this is a refreshing change of pace. The Thai-style preparation brings so much more flavor and complexity to what could be ordinary egg dishes. The Ube Latte came in the most adorable cup - Instagram-worthy for sure and probably a hit with kids. However, it was way too sweet for my taste. If you have a serious sweet tooth, you'll probably love it. Service was on point - our server was attentive without being hovering, which I always appreciate during a leisurely brunch. Would definitely come back to try more of their Thai breakfast options! read more

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Came here for Saturday lunch. Our friends were running late but the hostess was so kind and saved our table, super thankful for that. The interior is quite cute and cozy inside. We first got the iced matcha and iced Ube latte. The drinks themselves were really cute! But for the price, I would say the Ube latte was just okay. The matcha was a bit too sweet. Good to get your first time for the pics. The food overall was tasty! Pricing was a bit on the expensive side but with the burgers and omelette, it was worth it. Unfortunately my friend got the salmon waffle and although it was yummy, it was quite tiny for the price and definitely not filling. Recommendation: look at pics of what you're thinking of ordering ahead of time so you're aware Overall, would love to come back here again and try their other food. read more

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It was a Tuesday and brunch was calling our name! This place was on the top brunch places on Yelp list and not too far from our hotel so we made the walk to try it out. Now I wish I had a photo but the drinks are absolutely stunning including the non alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. The menu had a variety of options from breakfast and lunch and I decided to go with the salmon plate with came with rice and avocado and a dipping sauce. It was super refreshing and a big piece of fish. The staff were great with our large party and the inside seating was bright and welcoming. read more

Lapisara Eatery - Grilled Salmon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Super cute brunch spot! I came here with two friends over the weekend and we were quickly sat. I started off with the iced blackberry earl grey - it was very tasty and had the cutest bear ice on top. We went light on the food and ended up only getting two dishes to share. We felt the portion sizes were great and quite filling. We ordered the thai panang omelette and brioche french toast for the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Loved that every dish had a touch of christmas! read more

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Chicken and waffles with an Ube latte. Friendly service and super cute aesthetic. The chicken was decent, I think I prefer bone-in but it was decently juicy. The waffle was soft and yummy with the side of fresh fruit (in the smaller side). The syrup was really good as well. The Ube latte was okay, it seems like a hit but it wasn't for me. read more

Lapisara Eatery - Iced UBE Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

I think this place is 100% worth the hype. I got the steak, egg, and potato dish. Food came hot, fresh, and was very tasty. Good portion for price. I love their cocktails especially the sweet ginger one I tried. I also enjoyed the ube latte and it came with a cute ube bear topping but don't think I'd order that specific drink again. It has a very mild, subtle flavor. Service was excellent and caters to both solo diners & I think I saw groups as big as 4-5 people. Easy check in at tablet at the door. read more

Lapisara Eatery - Iced UBE Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Amazing food! Highly recommend. Their Ube latte is DELICIOUS! Staff was great. Very friendly! read more

Lapisara Eatery - Ube latte. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Everything from food to vibes to decor is giving *aesthetic*. When you walk in, it feels like you've entered the perfect brunch spot and the moment you look at the food, you know you're at the perfect brunch spot. This place has a fusion type of menu ranging from Thai-inspired dishes to classic American items. Their drink menu was also pretty interesting with ube coffee and Asian-inspired alcoholic drinks. The service staff was super friendly and I appreciated that they allowed us to sit and wait for the rest of our party. I got the burrata salad and it was so refreshing! It came with cherry/grape tomatoes, bread, balsamic vinaigrette, and the burrata. The sizes are super big here so you could probably get away with sharing a plate amongst two people. read more

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The food was good, the staff were friendly. The environment is cute. They wont let you in unless the whole part is there. They also will ask you to leave as soon as the food is finished to have others seated. read more

Lapisara Eatery - Iced Lavender Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food was great! I love visiting places like this that offer an Asian fusion take on American breakfast and brunch. The space is modern, clean, and the food is delicious. It's a bit on the pricier side, but I think it's worth it. The fried chicken Benedict was amazing. The Thai holy basil omelette was good too, though I personally prefer it with rice, haha. Service was decent no complaints there. read more

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This place came up as number one for brunch recommendations near us and we definitely enjoyed our experience. The interior and dishes are very aesthetic and Instagram worthy. As far as dishes: Fried Chicken Benedict - The best dish! Perfectly cooked skin that was crispy and was juicy with every bite. The poached egg was also perfection along with a great hollandaise sauce. Crab Benedict - This was just alright. Crab is always a hit or miss for the benedicts but we wanted to give it a try. The crab was served loose and just didn't provide much texture. I'd say this is a pass especially for the price point. Crab cakes or a fried crab option typically turn out better. Fried Chicken and Waffles - Chicken was similar to benedict but since you don't have sauce other than the syrup for the waffles is doesn't feel as juicy. The waffle was soft and cooked well but nothing special spoke out about this dish. Tom Yum Burrito - Our table agreed this was a good one and definitely worth a try! It comes with chips as a side which helps add in a different texture. Drinks: Ube Latte (Iced) - This was good at the beginning but as expected for brunch places the Ube gets more muted as time goes by. When the ice melts it becomes too watered down. I'd maybe ask for less ice next time around. Match Latte (Iced) - This was just alright. The Ube had more flavor to it and this one watered down from the start. Overall great service. The workers were busy but still very attentive. I would absolutely come back again to try other items on their menu! read more

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Food was average. The omelette was quite average and nothing spectacular, perhaps even a little bland. Maybe this is an item to skip on the menu, as the burger instead was so much better and a lot more flavorful. However, the salad that came with the omelette was great. Service was quick and very polite, even offering recommendations. However, we were asked to leave immediately after paying our bill. Not sure why, as the store was empty with only two other sets of customers, and plenty of seats available. Overall ambiance was nice, quiet store and generally not too packed. read more

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I was a pretty big fan of this place the drinks were pretty with the bear ice cubes, lacking some flavor but they looked Instagram worthy for sure. So was the food, colorful and exciting, however flavor could use a bit more work. The vibes and atmosphere were solid and definitely a nice spot to show people for their first time, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. The prices weren't too bad but you're paying for the picture and experience rather than the food itself. read more

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This place gets so busy. Wait in line to get a seat. There's outdoor and indoor seating. Our group decided to wait to sit indoors since it was a little windy and we didn't have jackets on. We were able to get our seats by the door. Ube latte-this was beautiful and also really tasty! I would order it again in a heartbeat! My friends loved their hot chocolate and matcha. Food reviews: Chicken and waffles - really tasty and savory. Waffle is more doughy but the chicken was tasty! Chicken burger-the chicken sandwich was delicious with fries. Fish and chips - the fish was good but our whole table felt that it could have been cooked/fried more including the fries. Chicken benedict-friends enjoyed the Benedict Avocado toast-friends also enjoyed the avocado toast Overall, it was a great experience. Loved this place! Thanks! read more

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the staff were really accommodating and friendly. we tried the: - iced ube latte ($8.50): the bear ice cube was sooo cute. the latte has no espresso but tasted of ube pretty strongly. pretty pricey for the size (there was a lot of ice) but it was adorable - thai panang omelette ($24): loved the curry inside, would be great if the curry was thicker - dungeness crab benedict ($30): crab was good read more

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The first time I've come to a restaurant and everyone scraped their plate clean! Not to mention the $25 mimosas got the vibes flowing and we made it to 3 flavours in the 60 minute time frame! A very cute little spot with the cutest decor and glassware. I know you see me little iced ube beer. We had an 1100 reservation took forever to decide on our orders and the food was out by 1115 which was crazy fast. Our waitress was a gem and was patient with us and even recommended the bottomless mimosas because it was gonna to save us money. I would definitely recommend and will be back on my next visit read more

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This place is very cool. I needed breakfast (badly) and checked the reviews before stopping in. They have award winning coffee and that's what roped me in. I ordered the Latte and they held up to their reputation. Creamy and tasty. I then had the Thai Panang Omelet. It was absolutely gorgeous. Unfortunately, some areas missed the mark. The potatoes looked amazing but no seasoning or crispiness to it as you'd expect looking at it. The salad was not dressed and no dressing was offered to go with it. The egg was beautifully cooked. The curry was spot on but it was noted in the menu for being spicy so naturally I braced myself because I know Thai food can get quite spicy. Took the first bite full of creamy goodness with some strips of steak and was surprised that normal ground pepper would have probably offered a better kick. The meal as a whole was probably 3 stars. The atmosphere was really nice. Fresh flowers everywhere and all the employees were heavy at work preparing food and watering plants. It was a very relaxing meal full of people watching. read more

Lapisara Eatery - Cafe Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here for brunch with friends and we all enjoyed the food! Service was great too. Fried Chicken Sandwich: The fried chicken was crispy, meaty, and delicious. Solid fried chicken sandwich. It came with seasoned fries (delicious) and a kinda limpy salad haha. Overall, solid brunch meal! Fried Chicken Benedict: Hubby got this and loved it. Overall, this is a great brunch spot. The food comes out hot ans everything was delicious. read more

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Great breakfast/brunch spot with a Thai fusion twist. Ordered the beef panang omelet-had the right amount of spice with veggies housed in an omelet. Good variety of breakfast choices to include eggs Benedict and huevos rancheros. Service was great and quick. Great little breakfast/brunch/lunch spot. Restaurant is nice and bright, and easy to find on the corner of the street. read more

What's one way to get people eating at your restaurant? Sell drinks with cute bear shaped ice cubes! That's the primary reason I wanted to try Lapisara; secondary reason being photos of their delicious Asian fusion breakfast/brunch dishes. A friend and I stopped by on a Friday morning shortly after opening and the restaurant was empty. I ordered the iced matcha latte ($8.50) and the Fried Chicken Benedict served with potatoes and salad ($22). My friend ordered the Thai Panang Omelette served with potatoes, toast, and salad ($24). The crispy chicken was moist and good, with fresh and crispy batter. The poached eggs were perfectly runny, but overall I thought the Benedict could've used more hollandaise. I loved how the english muffins were toasted and buttered for extra crispness and flavor. Rainbow potatoes are a step up from single variety, and I like how some pieces were crispy. The matcha latte was good, refreshing and not too sweet. It was heavy on the ice, and the cute bear iced matcha cube was adorable but all for show. Lapisara's staff was friendly and attentive. The restaurant interior is very cute, cozy, and welcoming with lots of natural sunlight. I'd return and try other items on their menu. read more

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BEST tofu scramble we have ever tasted. This large generous breakfast included a tofu-veggi scramble, mixed greens salad, roasted potatoes and carrots, and toast. You will not leave hungry. We'll be back! read more

Really solid place to eat on a Sunday night! I went in the later part of the evening (after 7:30pm), and there were plenty of tables. The downside is it was during the heatwave, and there wasn't any AC but same with the rest of SF. I knew this was a cute place for brunch vs more normal plating for dinner. The Holy Chili Bomb Basil (Thai basil chicken) was exactly what I was expecting, although it could have been A LOT spicier. I think the staff has been burned by customers not being able to take the heat because he asked if I didn't want it spicy and seemed cautious about raising the heat level. Loved how cute the drink was and was very refreshing iced during a rare hot evening. read more

Lapisara Eatery - Holy Chili Bomb Basil - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very aesthetic and cutesy interior! It wasn't busy during lunch time :), food came pretty fast! The ube latte was alright, I think the ube flavor could be stronger it's very faint. Just paying for the cute little ice bear. I ordered the avocado toast, the avocado/guacamole was too salty. Not sure if I'd come back in the future. read more

Lapisara Eatery - Iced UBE Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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What a gem! This place has scored a spot in the top 100 brunch places in the US for a reason. First of all the lattes are amazing and are served in the cutest clear mugs. They had the ability to make decaf lattes which is usually so hard to find at restaurants- what a treat! They also had non-dairy milk available with no up charge. I ordered the breakfast sandwich croissant with bacon as my protein. They scramble the eggs with cheddar cheese and then add in small bite sized pieces of bacon. It's the perfect amount of moisture and flavor to go inside a sammy. The croissant was huge! The sandwich held together well which made for a tidier eating experience than I expected. The size of the bacon made it so that you had a taste of bacon in every bite. It was a dream! The fresh fruit that is served with it is top notch - it's one of the best brunch plates I've ever been served. The atmosphere is great and the service of fast. I will be back to this place the next time I'm in the city. read more

Lapisara Eatery - Breakfast Sandwich Croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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What a cute little brunch spot! Steps away from the Courtyard Marroitt Union Square, Lapisara features thai takes on traditional brunch favorites. In addition to standards like French toast and waffles, diners can try thai burritos or Holy Basil omelets with chicken. I opted for the penang beef omelet. Perfection. The beef was tender and flavorful. The potatoes were gorgeous- purple, sweet potatoes and Yukon golds. The salad had a light, sweet dressing that went very well with the spice of my omelet. The highlight was my iced Ube Latte. I wondered why they would put a stuffed teddy bear on a drink, only to discover it was ice! Delicious and refreshing. After I ordered, others near me followed suit. Very friendly, efficient service in a bright and clean space. What a lovely treat to wrap up out SF date night/ morning. read more

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love the thai twist on this brunch place. the matcha latte with the ice bear is so cute!! tasted good and sweet too. the meals are really filling so you'll be pretty full the rest of the day . the line gets pretty long in the morning so be prepared to wait. read more

Lapisara Eatery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The service here was nonexistent. I was seated in the back and completely ignored -- no drink order, no greeting, nothing. After waiting with no assistance, I walked out. On top of that, a customer nearly knocked the menu out of my hands without so much as an apology. The overall experience felt disrespectful from start to finish. I expect basic hospitality, and this restaurant couldn't deliver even that. read more