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    Roxanne Cafe

    3.6 (796 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Ed U.

    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

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    Joseph C.

    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.

    Corn beef sunrise and potatoes

    Two days in a row, it's so good! The first day we ordered oat milk lattes, steak & eggs, eggs Benedict and corn beef sunrise, we ordered the exact same things the next day! It's small but we were seated and served quickly on the week

    Veggie Benedict
    Amy D.

    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!

    Avocado toast special of the day
    Vivi B.

    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!

    Another fine restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Roxane's, San Francisco. A neighborhood gem. been coming here 12 years.
    Peg H.

    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.

    Corned beef and hash
    Pablo R.

    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.

    Roxanne grande
    Mo R.

    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.

    Melissa A.

    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.

    Classic Caesar Salad with chicken
    Lucy S.

    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

    Tony T.

    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.

    Uncooked pancake. I prefer golden brown
    David C.

    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.

    Jessica P.

    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!

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    Excellent food and the staff welcomed me as family! And the ambiance was tremendous--Cha Cha Cha!

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    2 years ago

    Cute place, good food and Excellent service, great location near many hotels and cable car.

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    Cindy was the sweetest person I've ever met! I would go back just for her! The food was really good too!

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    Great location, food and service. The Ruben was top notch, and so was the eggs and sausage.

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    Worth the hike up the hill! The place is a little tired but what a great brunch, comfortable environment and good service.

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