Two visits to Roxanne Cafe in three days should say a lot. This is a really charming small cafe with music conducive to conversation. Service is always gracious, friendly and efficient. Their menu offers flavorful and unique interpretations. The Roxanne Burger packs a wallop of tastiness. Their Iced Biscoff Cookie Latte is a wonderful indulgence. The Brioche French Toast with Strawberries and Blueberries with a Cinnamon Sauce is excellent. Roxanne Cafe has become my go-to for delicious food and great service. read more

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Came here for breakfast since it was walking distance from our hotel and had that diner vibe we were feeling. The cafe was cute and cozy and decorated for fall, which really added to the cool morning feel. Menu had a variety of Benedicts, omelets, and other breakfast classics. We went with the Corned beef sunrise benedict and Classic breakfast with over easy eggs. It wasn't very crowded but the food took a while to come out. Nothing was all that impressive, the bacon was disappointing, a little dry and overcooked, and the potatoes were pretty bland and a little hard, definitely could've been cooked longer and crisped up quite a bit. The hollandaise and hash were good. The portions were good, but we left quite a bit of food behind on the plate because it just wasn't up to par. read more

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I think the reason I had never tried this cafe before was because I surmised it was a tourist magnet. After all, it occupies a prime corner location on Powell Street just up the hill from Union Square. The cable car even stops in front, so why wouldn't tourists want to have breakfast here before tackling Fisherman's Wharf? Well, let's just say there were plenty of selfie takers in the place. I waited for a huge family to be seated before the server pointed me to a vacant table for two. I didn't waste much time in deciding what I wanted. First, I ordered the $6 Cafe au Lait (Photo 10) because the house coffee just wouldn't do. It was fine, but the $19 Napa Omelet just didn't sit well with me. I made the selection so I have to take some accountability. Some but not all. I was intrigued by the sautéed apples and brie cheese folded into my eggs. The mushrooms and almonds were more of a question mark, but the cilantro I knew I had to pull that off. It all would've worked better as a crepe with a less opinionated cheese. The eggs came with sourdough toast and red potatoes that could've spent more time on the grill (Photo 9). Decent but not my favorite breakfast. FOOD - 3 stars...a hodgepodge omelet that didn't quite work AMBIANCE -3 stars...pretty standard coffee shop like a mini-Denny's SERVICE - 3 stars...seemed mostly harried by needy customers with accents TOTAL - 3 stars...Roxanne, you don't have to put on the red light RELATED - Exploring Union Square? Here's a collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/0Ikm3DVCe7 read more

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Delicious breakfast and the crew and owner do a fantastic job of slinging great food while keeping the energy friendly! I loved my veggie Benedict! Super silky hollandaise sauce and delicious breakfast potatoes! Will eat here again when back in The City! read more

Roxanne Cafe - Veggie Benedict - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

friendly staff, burger def needed more seasoning, for better flavor. fries tasted good. steak and eggs came out good. staff forgot to bring order of french toast out as well. indoor seating area is nice and calm. read more

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This is the best sit-down I've visited in the City. People are warm, the ambiance is welcoming, and the coffee and food are superior! Great view of the cable cars on Powell if you get a window seat. read more

I absolutely loved this neighborhood gem Café. Yes it's up a hill from Union Square but it is totally worth it! Service is wonderful. The food is outstanding. Highly recommend! read more

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We always love coming to Roxanne's Cafe for breakfast. It's been over six years since we've been here. We're in San Francisco for two days before we head off to Hawaii, and today decided to walk to Roxanne's for breakfast. Our favorite person still works here. Consuelo has been here for 23 years. She's always there when we come in, she always greets us with a warm welcoming hug hello. Many hugs I might add. Consuelo always gives us great service. After 23 years, Consuelo remembers us and our names. When she's not busy, she brings us water, coffee refills a plenty and our breakfast and her great conversation. She will always ask how my mom is doing. Always a pleasure seeing Consuelo at Roxanne's Cafe. The potatoes today were delicious. read more

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By far the best Corned Beef Hash I've ever had. Very unexpected tasty diner. Since it's in the middle of a very touristic area I didn't think much of it till I tried. I strongly recommend it. Service was very nice. Food was super good and prices were very affordable. I even got mimosas! The place inside is very cute too, and if you sit by the window you can see the trolly up and down which adds some entertainment to your breakfast. read more

Roxanne Cafe - Corned beef and hash - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came on a busy Sunday but there was no wait which was great. Service was poor however, our waitress did not speak good English and initially brought matcha instead of mocha, even regular coffee didn't come until the food (would have been nice to sip while waiting), no refills on water or coffee. Food was overall better than service. The "Roxanne grande" was very good, pancakes were average but eggs potatoes and bacon were excellent. Lava cake was cooked through, no lava. read more

Roxanne Cafe - Roxanne grande - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

My self and my partner were visiting from out of town. let's me just start off with the services was absolutely amazing the lady was very friendly and personable it's felt like a local spot. Alright let's talk about the food I ended up getting a turkey sandwich with avocado. Let just say they are not stingy on their quality of meat and produce. Everything was extremely fresh, the bread was perfect not too hard but not too soft! If you are a local or visiting from out of town you have to try this spot. Please keep in mind that is establishment is small and unfortunately doesn't have a wheelchair accessible. read more

Roxanne Cafe - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered the Caesar salad with chicken and it fell short of what I expected for $22. The lettuce didn't taste very fresh and the dressing tasted mediocre. I think I could have made a better salad by myself. Service was good read more

Roxanne Cafe - Classic Caesar Salad with chicken - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

The staff were great and friendly. Food was good, not great, and decent prices for the area. One of our water glasses was dirty. Yelp showed it was wheelchair accessible (one of reasons for selecting here to try) and actually it was not. No ramp and had a set of 5 steps. Therefore the lower rating today. read more

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Was here couple of days to celebrate a friend's birthday. To my surprise, this little gem serves some pretty good food. I had the salmon that night and it was cooked perfectly. My friend had pork chop, it was a bit overcooked. The garlic shrimp, bruschetta and Cesar salad were delicious. The only down side is the parking. Hard to find street parking. I had to parked in the garage and it cost me $40 to park for 3 hours. The owner also owns the bar next door so we went and had a drink after dinner which is a plus. Will definitely go back and try some other dishes on the menu. read more

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Was recommended by our hotel who said they would give us a 10% discount. Waitress said she applied the discount. Brought us the bill with no itemized receipt. Paid the bill and got an itemized email. No discount was received. Ordered pancakes and side of sausage for $23. Could have gotten a combo meal for less with more food. No recommendation from waitress. Very disappointed with service. After getting the pancake home, it was worse than McDonalds. I don't do very many reviews. This place was so bad that I had to do one. read more

Roxanne Cafe - Uncooked pancake. I prefer golden brown - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

A Perfect Anniversary brunch at Roxanne's on Powell Street! My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at Roxanne's on Powell Street, and it couldn't have been more perfect. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting -- elegant but still cozy, with just the right touch of romance. We ordered the Roxanne Grande, and wow -- it was absolutely delicious! Every bite was bursting with flavor, beautifully presented, and perfectly cooked. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in every detail. The staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel special, even surprising us with a sweet anniversary touch at the end of our meal. Roxanne's has that rare combination of great food, great service, and a truly welcoming vibe. It made our celebration unforgettable. We'll definitely be coming back -- and recommending it to everyone we know! read more

Roxanne Cafe - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

A charming little place footsteps away from Union Square. Delicious crab cakes. Affordable appetizers and very personalized service! I went there on my birthday with my husband. It was unplanned, but the server and the restaurant team made it an impromptu birthday celebration for me! The holiday decor was both whimsical and warm, like their signature homemade bread pudding! I recommend for anyone looking for an authentic cafe in SF. To me it was reminiscent of the kind of place where Tales of the City characters met... a true find! read more

Had breakfast there yesterday on Saturday we ordered eggs bacon and pancakes when they bought out the plate the bacon looks undercooked and was a odd color and had a odd smell so we asked them to cook the bacon more it's still did not taste right but my husband ate it. I believe that my husband got food poisoning from this!!! Read below on spoiled bacon. This is what we experienced Bad bacon is best identified by a slimy texture, a gray/brown/greenish discoloration, and a sour or fishy odor. Fresh bacon should be pink with white fat and smell savory. If the meat feels sticky or slimy, or if it has any off-putting, rancid scent!! read more

Really glad we picked this spot for breakfast during our short stay in the city. We both got the same thing, the Corned Beef Sunrise, cause how could you pass up house made hash!? Everything about the meal was fantastic and just the right amount of food. Needing some caffeine after a late night out, the iced dirty chai was perfectly balanced and hit the spot. I could argue it was one of the best I've tried. My boyfriend had an espresso shot he said was really good. We appreciated getting a good spot at the window, getting to people watch and enjoy watching a bustling city. I think the service could have been a little faster, but it was our first time here and honestly I'd much prefer feeling relaxed and not rushed to finish my meal and get out. Definitely worth the (very minimal) wait for this beautiful and delicious meal. read more

Roxanne Cafe - Corned Beef Sunrise, Iced Dirty Chai - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food is fresh, flavorful & delicious & service was great! We loved how clean it was and felt like we were living out best lives tucked into this adorable cafe while visiting SF. Must try the bread pudding! read more

Roxanne Cafe - Bread pudding - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very solid breakfast spot! It was a step above hotel breakfast for sure. I enjoyed each part of the meal And the food came out quick. read more

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Cute little mom pop restaurant that has been here for a long time. Remind you this is nothing fancy, but really about a quiet and calm place to grab some dinner. We had a nice glass of wine, shared a greek salad and opted for the mushroom ravioli. Everything was lovely and the waitress was really nice. read more

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Amazing! The restaurant is so clean. The energy is amazing. Closest and friendly. The waitress was very helpful and sweet. I got the eggs, Benedict amazing and I got Macha. Coffee was perfect. That was my first time trying on it not too sweet. read more

Roxanne Cafe - Eggs Benedict with potatoes delicious - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you are desiring a friendly, high food quality and affordable affair, you will find it at San Francisco's Roxanne's Cafe at the corner of Bush and Powell. Really not in Chinatown proper, it is closer to Union Square up hill a couple of blocks. Yes the trolly rolls by and it's easy enough to catch the bus as it's runs across from the local Walgreens. Learning the city through public transportation is the way to go. This charming cafe brought us in to select from a traditional American menu, from the first to the last morning of our stay at the Orchard Hotel, just around the corner. It was a wonderful way to begin each morning's San Fran adventure. Staff are exceptional in their attention and service to customers, from the host to server, each is as friendly and personable as the next. My husband and I enjoy friendly and warm people making up for the colder weather in San Francisco. The menu selections we chose were each are delicious and beautifully prepared. While San Fran is known for the abundant restaurants offering exuberantly priced 4 star meals, Roxanne's is above the middle and no less impressive. Roxanne's made our visit to San Fran experience more like a welcoming home comfort with the beauty of true San Francisco cultural flair. Roxanne's is an original landmark, steady and a compliment to each day's beginning. Say hello to Noi for us, Cheers! Bien Provecho! read more

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Beer was $9 at happy hour and service was uninspiring. I don't hate the idea of coming back to try to food, but, why? read more

We're visiting from out of town and have eaten here two days in a row. Day one was the Sonoma Omelet and the Corned Beef Sunrise. Both were enjoyable and the flavors mixed well. Second day was the American breakfast sandwich and the Denver Omelet. We liked what we chose on day 2 better. As mentioned in the other reviews, the bacon is dry, and ask for crispy potatoes. But, to liken it to a Denny's is just wrong. Our concierge mentioned that San Francisco is a city where English is no ones first language. You're going to find accents everyone you go here. Don't let any of this deter you from trying Roxanne's. read more

As much as you try to like their tiramisu. Looks great. Definitely not tiramisu. I recommend bread pudding. Great. Best warm. read more

Great value, great food, and great ambiance. We were visiting from out of town and this place was only a block from our hotel...plus it's a great place to pick up the Cable Car! read more

Came here on a Saturday morning and was greeted with good service and a short wait. The inside of the cafe has a homey/comfy vibe and feels inviting. I ordered the French toast and eggs, and husband ordered the California omelet. Both were delicious! read more

Roxanne Cafe - California Omelet - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came in on recommendations for restaurant week and so glad I did. Top of the hill on Powell and Bush. Which is funny if you remember a few presidents ago. Got a great meal in a great cafe with a great host named Kristna. Also turns out he's the owner also of the next door bar The Last Drop. The music is clutch. 40-50's vibes and a beautiful view along the cable car track. Will add more shortly. Still eating... Yall missing out! I've eaten and drank everywhere from pacific heights to north beach, from the ferry building to Richmond ... this place is a great deal, a hearty meal, and an easy food vibe. Get. In here. It's silly that more San Franciscans aren't flooding the doors considering where else they choose to spend the money. Give Roxanne's Cafe a shot. It's worth the walk up the hill. Or hop off the cable car at Bush. Just listen to me on this one. From chef to patron. Eat at Roxanne's!!! read more

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We were vacationing in the city. The resort recommended this place. We figured we'd give it a try. It wasn't busy at all. The ambiance was a little dark, and welcoming. A cute spot. The server was professional and kind. The prices were not too bad either. There is street parking. We ordered the tuna melt, mushroom burger, and cheeseburger. We wanted to try their breakfast but ran out of time. Hoping to be back to try it out next time. read more

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Food- Delicious! Me and my daughter ate here, it was very good. I ordered a French toast($16) with strawberries ($3 dollars) and my daughter had a regular burger with fries ($19). Service- excellent very fast ordering and food came out quick. The workers were very nice. Price- It's a little on the pricey side but that is what's most expected from San Francisco restaurants. Ambience- It was nice. We sat in a warm cozy corner. It had a nice looking bar as well. * Has a bathroom Overall 5/5 stars! read more

Right at the top of the Hill on Bush & Powell. Gotta try Roxanne's Cafe. I stopped in for the special and promised I'd share. Stop in for the affordable specials. read more

Roxanne Cafe - The Special Spaghetti and Meatballs a must have - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and broccolini, it was delicious! It was seriously almost exactly like what we make at home. Wife got the porkchop, very good as well! Staff was friendly and attentive. Restaurant was cozy and nicely decorated. Would definitely come back the next time we visit. read more

We were very disappointed with our breakfast this morning. The tomato on the vegetarian Benedict was almost green, and tasteless. The potatoes on both of our dishes were stone cold and the yellow onions were not cooked properly, leaving a nasty onion taste. I had "sourdough" toast with my dish (the California omelette was tasty). When in San Francisco, get sourdough, right? I don't know where they get their sourdough, but it is not from San Francisco. It was more like Wonder Bread. Oh.....and the toast came with NO butter!!!! After tax, over $50, and we had no alcohol. For breakfast. Won't be back. read more

Roxanne Cafe - Vegetarian Benedict along with California omelette. - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very cute brunch spot on the intersection of Powell Street. Views of san Francisco tram by the side. Service- Great Food - Super delicious & fresh Ambiance- Cute +Point 1. They have a choice of creating custom dishes out of multiple ingredients to chose from. We ordered 1 egg scrambled + veggies + cheddar cheese slice 2. Servers are very accommodating & sweet 3. Crockery was eclectic 4. Cute out of movie place read more

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Just had an amazing classic American breakfast while watching the cable cars whizz by -- truly delicious! Creamy Eggs Benedict and fluffy French toast with fresh strawberries made for the perfect start to exploring Union Square. And I couldn't resist the perfect, juicy burger! read more

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Best club sandwich ever! Not a large place, but in a nice area and easy to get to. The wait staff were friendly, knowledagble, and quick.

Cute place! Friendly staff. Quick service. Breakfast was very good. Ordered the lox & bagel but told they were out of bagels but had lox. So ordered with an English muffin. Worked out good! Lox was excellent read more

This is a charming, and quaint breakfast spot that was within walking distance from our timeshare. The pancakes were so fluffy! My husband loved his eggs, and the cappuccino was rich a smooth. The server was kind, and attentive. This was the perfect way to start our day! read more