Just had breakfast with my kids. Everyone enjoyed it. Biscuits and gravy, omelette and French toast were all great.

Oh my this breakfast is absolutely amazing. The whole family is blown away with this delicious meal. Service was great! You have to come here! read more

This is by far my favorite breakfast and brunch place in SF. I've since moved to another city, but I make sure every time I come back I go eat at Pat's. You'll recognize the place by the cutout of Pat standing in front of the diner. When you walk in, you'll be pleasantly surprised to find that Pat actually wears the same outfit as in the cutout. I highly recommend the eggs benedict or eggs blackstone :) read more

Meh. Came here for brunch and it barely hit the "ok" mark. The tables along the wall are so close to each other that even a small person (I'm barely over 120lbs) couldn't scoot between the tables if you needed to get up. Props to our friendly table neighbors who moved their table back to help me out. My husband and I both ordered benedicts. His was completely wrong and had to go back. Mine was fine except they forgot the hollandaise sauce. Luckily poaching eggs moves fast as my husband's meal was back out in a few minutes. As for our friendly neighbors, the gal's meal was also all wrong, and when it came back out, the avocado in her omelette was brown. The food was good but the experience could've been substantially better. read more

Super friendly and HUGE portions. Definitely fresh food. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is it's a little pricey for diner style food. IMO. However, that being said we will return. So many other items to try. Did I say super friendly???? read more

Such a gem of a spot! The environment is very cozy and the staff is especially friendly. The food is simple, delicious and a new favorite in north beach for breakfast/brunch. Couldn't recommend this spot enough! I'm vegetarian and find there are plenty of options for me here. My favorite is the grilled veggie sandwich--amazing! read more

Do not come here unless you want to get sick to your stomach. My husbands food was cold and we had to get a fresh dish, now keep in mind we had already waited 40 minutes for our food. The second "hot" plate came 5 minutes later after complaining about cold food. The owner was nice and she did not charge for my husbands plate. I orders two cappuccinos which were delicious but honestly that was the only good thing from this place. The workers were not friendly, they were talking about some of the guests among themselves in Spanish but I speak fluent Spanish and I can understand exactly how disrespectful they were talking about some of the guests. They were very unprofessional, if they have something to say about certain guests they should talk behind closed doors but not feet away from the table and assume that we don't speak Spanish. Shortly after we left my stomach was in pain and unfortunately I had to tell my Uber driver to make a stop to the nearest restroom, the food was just undercook and disgusting. read more

Kiddos and I wanted a reasonably priced breakfast close to our hotel on the wharf that had good pancakes, this was the place! Kids had pancakes with bacon and eggs and I had Pat's hash. The portions were huge and price was similar to what I would pay in Denver at la place like the pancake house. Food came out fast which was good since my kids were really hungry. They are pancake lovers and said these were very good and corn beef was tasty and had nice big chunks. Definitely recommend! read more

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I had the day off so I came here on a weekday morning. The place was not crowded at all, so my friend and I were seated right away. Weird dining experience.. not sure why my napkin looked like it was used already. And when my friend and I began to suspect the kitchen had forgotten about our order, we asked the server about it and she said she would go see what's going on. But she was pleasant and made sure everything else was fine. I ordered the breakfast burrito (choice of meats: ham or chorizo) which was nothing special. It tasted a little too cheesy. But now that I'm thinking about it, I'm sure any other choice from their menu would've made my breakfast experience better. They have a ton of different options, which I wish I would have tried instead. Like the eggs benny, waffles, biscuits and gravy, or the French toast. Order took a little too long, especially taking into consideration the few people dining in. But it could be that our order was skipped by accident-totally okay, it happens. I think I have to retry this place on a different day and order something else. read more

So good! And, for the area, very well-priced. It's a teeny-tiny little spot that's a few blocks from the wharf, but it's worth checking out, especially if you're tired of the touristy stuff and the prices that come with it. The banana-granola pancakes were probably the best pancakes I've ever had. Eggs were flavorful and the bacon was cut thick, so much to like at this little spot. The service was prompt and friendly, a great way to start your day. Hollywood Cafe also has great ratings, but that came with almost an hour wait. Skip that crap and come here, where we were seated in about five minutes. It's worth it. My only complaint is that the space is very small, so prepare to be close to people and a little tight -- we got to (unfortunately) hear the entire conversation of the couple next to us, where a guy was talking about how he read, on his cell phone, about how cell phones are making people dumber. Breakfast = great. Service = awesome. Show = ehhhhhhhh, haha. read more

I go for the Belgian waffles. Usually sit at one of the outdoor tables with my super-friendly Irish setter. The service is great. So is the food! And the prices are very reasonable. My only pseudo-complaint is that when I just want a bagel and cream cheese (instead of waffles), it comes with lots of trimmings I don't eat. But I realize most folks would probably want them, so it's not a big deal. Pat's remains an indispensable afternoon breakfast stop for me. read more

Greasy with burnt coffee. Not worth even the search on google. Be careful also because they over cHarge you.

I can't comment on the food because I didn't get that far. Service was so bad I gave up. First, a 10-minute wait to be seated....actually, I was ignored for 10 minutes. Then several more minutes to get a menu and after 10 more minutes of nonservice I gave up and left....about 20 minutes wasted. Was it busy? Yes but not that busy. In fact, the wait staff seemed to spend some of their time chatting with customers. I understand that up to a point but when you have other customers waiting a long time for service...anyway maybe they have great food but seems like it takes all day to find out!! read more

This is a great neighborhood find! We stayed at the Columbus Motor Inn and this was right around the corner. Sitting at the front tables is fun to watch as the cable car stops and pulls around the corner. The food is excellent. We only had breakfast there. Eggs and sausage were fantastic. The best sausages I have had at a restaurant. The french toast was a little tough on the crust, but the real maple syrup was great. The belgian waffle also was very good. Wish we had more mornings to enjoy there. The service was also excellent. Friendly atmosphere. Booth in back is lined with pillows and soft things to lean against. Nice for family or single person to dine at. read more

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Headed over to Pats for a late breakfast after seeing the 4 star reviews. Food and service was ok. Nothing special. Portions were on the smaller, especially for the cost. It'd be great for a quick, small, affordable meal but that wasn't the case. I received a 20% off coupon through Yelp and I was extremely disappointed when they did not honor it. The server said they no longer do it although there was no expiration listed. I didn't see the coupon until after I had sat down (was reading Yelp reviews for what to order, and ended up finding more bad reviews in recent time than good) so the coupon was currently being promoted. Overall I don't think we'll be heading back to Pats. There are other options locally which are much better. read more

Pat's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great breakfast spot! Had an amazing omelette my wife and I left full and happy for a decent price.

Food was OK, very small and service was lacking. Two people it took us about 15 minutes to get a coffee, it seemed like they were the customer, the staff and we were working for them. They were very unfriendly, and when we wanted to chat, because we were in a hurry because we had a meeting to get to. They were rude about getting it to us. I would never go back! Go to IHOP much better. read more

A really cute neighborhood spot - the food is great and the service is quick. The potatoes were so delicious. Fiancé and i shared a blueberry pancake that was insanely good. THE Pat sat us and checked in to make sure everything was good. She was sweet and a great host. We will definitely be back! read more

Amazing breakfast! I am choose Pat's Hash, and my wife take California Omelet, it's was delicious and tasty! read more

Pat's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

We enjoyed a delicious breakfast at this cute little cafe. We went on a sat morning around 11:30am, didn't have to wait and sat right down. The service was very personable and friendly. We tried the Blackstone, and the Egg Croissant Sandwich with a cappuccino, a cranberry mimosa, and coffee. Everything tasted amazing. Would highly recommend if you are in the San Francisco area! read more

Pat's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

I can't find fault with any element of Pat's Cafe. The people waiting on us were genuinely friendly & helpful. The food was superb. I had the Eggs Blackstone, my wife had the shrimp crepes, and both dishes were just about perfect. Even the serving size was spot on. I left there fat and happy, not stuffed and miserable. And Pat herself was on hand to make sure everything was right. If I had one criticism, it's that Pat is a cat person, but the dog lover in me was able to overlook this one shortcoming. ; ) Eat at Pat's. Dog lover approved. read more

Amazing breakfast. Would definitely go there again when I'm in town. You can really taste the favors in every bite.

We went to Pat's Cafe on the first morning of a week long trip to San FrancIsco and decided immediately that this was going to be our breakfast spot for the entire trip! Excellent omelettes, Benedict's, delicious coffee and terrific service. We were delighted to meet Pat and her pup in the middle of our week. Such a treasure of a cafe! Thanks to her and all of the staff for a lovely experience here. read more

If you like a locals breakfast place, this is it. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I have been going out to breakfast daily for 30 plus years. I am always surprised at how many establishments can ruin an egg, bacon, potatoes, a pancake, or even toast. It happens all too frequently, often in tourist areas. Pat's Cafe will not disappoint. Upon entering the front door you know you are in the right place. The service is excellent, the staff is friendly, and the food is prepared as you would expect. read more

My daughter and I met in San Francisco for a long weekend. We looked up reviews for a place to have breakfast within walking distance and found this. Very cute place, breakfast was great, staff was very friendly, location was great ... I would go back on a future visit. We liked it a lot. read more

I wouldn't miss a chance to grab my breakfast when I'm in San Francisco! I absolutely love the "Go Wild" option for my Pancakes and the California Omelet are my most favorite! Don't miss this spot if you happen to visit the city. read more

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I love coming here! It's super eccentric and there are several unique paintings of the city (made by local artists and are for sale)! The food comes quick, and even when it's super busy there is never a long wait for a table. I have had a few different breakfast and lunch items here, and they never disappoint. read more

Pat's Cafe - French toast special with added fruit! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Honestly one of the poorest breakfasts I've had in a while. I was surprised to see a 4.5 on Google after visiting. To start with the positive- the staff was super nice and friendly, no complaints. It wasn't busy so the food came out quickly. The rest- One of the worst pancakes I've ever had, unfortunately. It looked good, but didn't taste good. My scrambled eggs were completely shredded into tiny pieces that you had to scoop up with a spoon to eat. The sausage was just alright. What I really disliked was that a side of two eggs was $3.50, but if you just ordered two eggs a la cart, they ring it up as 'Plain 'Ol Eggs' from the menu which is $10.25.. and don't mention it in advance. I mean... come on. How does the value of the eggs triple just because you don't want one of their preselected options? read more

Pat's was a brunch stop before we headed to the airport. The restaurant was nice in letting us place our orders while still waiting for a table and then pull together a few tables to accommodate our group of 6 and our tight timeline. The food was solid - I loved my California Crepe and Ghirardelli hot chocolate! read more

Great food, great portions, great service. What more can you ask for? This is one of my favorite places to get breakfast. It's nice little neighborhood place and a hidden gem, really. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. For lunch, I like to get the California Burger. That thing is freaking huge and delicious. Recently they started serving dinner too. Woohoo, now I can go to Pat's for every meal! read more

3 star lunch spot. Had a patty melt with fries. Ordered it medium rare, it was very very medium. Hard to get that one right I know. Fries were good. Dining companion asks for salad as a side for cheeseburger. Dressings are discussed. Cheeseburger arrives with fries. Waitress says "oh, you wanted a salad, did I write that down?". Um yeah. The onions on my patty melt were bermuda and not cooked quite enough to eat so I took most of them off. It's clean, it's quiet, it's ok. Probably won't go again even tho it is close to work. read more

Just moved to the area and have found my go-to breakfast joint. It's like "Cheers"; only without the extreme alcohol consumption, and the back and forth of Sam and Diane. I love that they all know my name and even remember my dog's too. It isn't quite Mama's, but doesn't have the line or wait either. Great California Omelet. French Toast is pretty good too. Try it with the real maple syrup. Yummy deliciousness. Service could be a little faster; overall it's pretty good, just could be a tad faster. That's minus 1 star, but they gain it back with the little things....like giving my dog, Q, star treatment :) Plus 1 star. Only star lost then is for the bloody mary. Just a bit too thick for my taste. Bring your dog and sit outside; they'll bring out a bowl to keep your little guy's thirst under control. read more

Another meal that goes hand in hand with friendship - brunch! Coffee toasts with a beloved friend makes eating an even bigger celebration! On Saturday I went for a casual breakfast after my yoga class with my weekly brunch partner. We walked to Pat's, as it's really close to North Point and both our places. We had been there quite a few times before, so I thought it was time to write about it. I found out about Pat's on Yelp, as it's away from the Columbus restaurants strip, and hidden just near the cable car station in North Beach. Surprisingly, it's an absolute locals' spot - never saw tourists any time I have been there. It's a neighborhood colorful little shop, no frills. Pat herself usually welcomes us with a big smile, and the whole atmosphere is really friendly and simple. I have had different things here: omeletes, eggs benedict, pancakes........And I will echo what other reviewers have said: stick to the sweet stuff! The savory is 'ok', not bad, but nothing compared to the pancakes, the French toast or the crepes. They are REALLY awesome! Me being a big pancake fan, this is one of my favorite places when it comes to pancakes! They have a fabulous spicy pumpkin pancake, a banana and granola pancake and a fresh blueberries one! They are ALL delish!!! For the simplicity of the place and the food itself, it always seemed to me more expensive than it should be, especially if you make changes and substitutions, like I always do. I'm a fan of Pat's, especially her pancakes! And whenever I want to have that comfort bed of sweetness, with fresh coffee, nostalgic cable car views and 'mom's service', that's where I go! :-) read more

This place was phenomenal. *home fries*. The eggs, french toast, pancakes, super crispy bacon and *home fries*, even the oj was so tasty. The inside is super cute and very comfortable, service was top notch and timed perfectly. *home fries*. I love the location( in the way down to Fishermans Wharf area), and that they serve breakfast until 3:00. Those are my kind of hours. *home fries*. Prices are extremely reasonable and portions huge. Really nice local photos on the walls are fun to look at. Again - *home fries*. No need for Mama's - Pat's is definitely the place you want to be. read more

Pat's Cafe - Probably one of the best breakfast sandwiches ever - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been to Pat's so many times that I've lost count... and each and every visit has been solid. The service is friendly and efficient, and Pat herself (the owner) is very sweet. I've ordered and enjoyed a variety of items on the breakfast menu and never had a bad meal. Overall, this is a solid place to get a good, well-priced, tasty breakfast in North Beach! read more

this place is amazing! I came here with my two girlfriends and we absolutely loved it. their egg burrito with sausage was perfect, the service is amazing, and it was nice to see a place where locals regularly enjoy. the presentation of the food was beautiful. we will definitely be back here ! read more

How does this place have all these amazing reviews? My breakfast at Pat's was easily the low point of my entire trip to San Francisco. Yelp rarely has false negatives, but sometimes it does have false positives, and this was definitely one of those times. First, in a town with this many options, the menu was singularly uninteresting. Pat's serves ordinary, run-of-the-mill American diner breakfast food. There's no exotic one-of-a-kind vegan options or local fruit sources or house-made granola or coffee from a SF roaster--none of that. So if you're looking for the familiar, this is the place; if you want more of the local flavor, stay away. Apart from the bright paint on the outside, the panache of this place is decidedly average. Then there's the prices. Yes, Pat's is located on the edge of the touristy waterfront area. Yes, it's near several motels. But there are no deals to be found here. Take what you think mediocre American diner food should cost, double it, and you'll have Pat's pricing structure. If the food had tasted better, I would have been willing to pay even more--but it didn't, and I felt gouged for a very mediocre product. Which brings me to the food... I paid $11 for the worst eggs benedict of my life. There was a single, thin strip of ham stretched across both halves of the english muffin, and the whole thing was simply drowned in melted butter. Yes, Hollandaise is supposed to contain butter, but melted butter was the only flavor, and it completely overwhelmed everything else. The cup of coffee was only OK and cost more than Starbucks. Finally, service was slow, despite having several staff present doing very little. In summary, at Pat's you overpay to be underwhelmed. This was the only restaurant I've regretted eating at in San Francisco, and I felt the 4-star Yelp rating had betrayed me. Steer clear. read more

OK guys, I still love Beach Street Grill a few blocks away, but Pat's is SO FRIGGING GOOD. When I lived in Russian Hill (sniff), I would roll out of bed and walk down the hill to this off-the-beaten-track cafe. It is right smack dab in the middle of touristy Columbus street, but just off enough that it is mostly locals. BEST COFFEE. Just get the house coffee, it is amazing. Their salmon and feta cheese omelette is amazing. My friends have ordered the california omelette, the mexican omelette (with chorizo) and loved it. The biscuits and gravy SIDE is awesome. There is one waitress that is not very good (sorry lady), but the rest of the wait staff is awesome. Highly recommended. AND DON'T FORGET: FULL BAR!!!! read more

I love this place! I newly discovered this cafe while roaming the streets of North Beach with my dog and thought it looked cute enough. A couple weeks later, I decided to try the place and I was not disappointed. I tend to like sweet breakfast meals so more of the french toast, pancake types. I had their french toast and it was FANTASTIC! I also had a bite of my boyfriends Nutella Crepe which was to die for. So good in fact that I insisted we go back another day in the same week just so I could get the Crepe. The Staff is great and extremely friendly! I would recommend this to any and everyone! A great spot! I didn't give it a 5 star because the omelets aren't the best I've ever had. Stick to the sweet stuff. read more

A great neighborhood place. Friendly service, albeit not very attentive and hard to track down. As with other places, there is a list where you put your name down - it's on the counter so track it down. We didn't have to wait too long before we got our seats along the bench in the back. Our order was taken within 10 minutes. The coffee took a lot longer - they just seem short staffed. What we had: Coffee - $2 - not bad at all for house coffee. San Francisco Omelet - $8.95 - Fresh Basil, Tomatoes, Feta Cheese - this is probably the smallest omelet we have seen. It was just warm and not very flavorful. Came with toast and breakfast potatoes. The toasts are already buttered and the table has jar of berry preserves. Salmon Scramble - $10.75 - Scrambled Eggs w/ smoked "wild" Salmon, Feta cheese & Fresh Basil. Again, not much to show for it and it's warm. The breakfast potatoes are oily and not crispy at all. I think their sweet items maybe better - at least the pancake and waffle looked promising. Given the location, we will give it another try. read more