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

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

Ok don't bother stopping here. First the waitress never offered water with our meal although everyone had water. Secondly our meals came out at separate times, which is extremely rude! And the food is subpar at best. Pancakes taste like your chewing on rubber bands and the bill is outrageous. So if your in San Fran don't bother. read more

Roxanne Cafe - R From door entrance - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

5/5 for the food, service, and location. My mom and I wanted to grab brunch and walk around the city. I never had a chance to try any of the restaurants in the city before leaving for college, so it's nice to be able to explore parts of the city I grew up in. We came here on Saturday for brunch and there was no wait. Food: We ordered Roxanne Grande and Roxanne's French Toast. The portion was generous for two people. My mom and I were able to finish our order, but we were pretty stuffed. A classic brunch that included french toast, eggs, pancakes, sausages, and fruit. All of our food was cooked perfectly, a classic brunch. Service: Our waitress was great. It was a full restaurant, but we placed our order, refilled our waters, and received our check in a timely matter. We ate here during the FIFA World Cup, so my mom and I were not in a rush. It was all good vibes in the restaurant. Location: The restaurant is on a hill, and there's nearby street parking and a parking structure. We took Bart downtown, so from Powell St, it's just a small walk up the hill. That walk up that hill is a steep incline, but not too bad! There is a single bathroom stall near the cashier. The restaurant can sit about 25-30 people, maybe a little less? It's cozy, but the food is great! Overall, would come back here again. Their brunch was delightful! read more

Roxanne Cafe - Roxanne's French Toast - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

My best friend and I came for Brunch. The food was delicious. Fluffiest pancakes I've ever had. Cute little cozy place. Great for people watching. Fast and friendly service. Thank you! read more

Food was fair, service was poor. Bathroom dirty. I understand it's downtown SF but I will never be back.

I went here for breakfast and it was really good. Excellent. I had pancakes, fried eggs, and bacon and all was excellent. My one negative is they only have whole milk, no 2%. But otherwise great menu. Service was excellent. read more

Great breakfast in San Francisco. There was a little bit of a wait during the breakfast rush but once we were seated the service was great and the food was delicious. I had the Sonoma omelet which was excellent but next time I think I'd like to try the Napa omelet because I've never had apple in an omelet before. My cappuccino was also delicious! read more

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I just stopped by at this place for a quick dinner and it was not disappointed. The new food menu here was amazing. I would like to try so many things but I couldn't. So next time I would definitely come back to try more! The service was really great. The staff were so attentive. I like the vibes of this place. They are located in such a great spot where you can see the cable car from the window. Highly recommended read more

Roxanne Cafe - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Good Morning!!! :) today we thought we check out this lovely spot. I wasn't too hungry as I got up earlier to have a bite in the hotel. But the wife n kiddo had a Nutella French Toast, I had a Chai Latte, n Scrambled Eggs for my son! If I had one only complaint is the time u have to wait to get attended after being sat down! Overall, nice spot tho! Super friendly server that took care of us! read more

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We were visiting from out of town and found this place. The atmosphere is really cool. It's dim and cozy with interesting decorations. The staff were very nice and the food was delicious. Would definitely go again. read more

Charming cafe! Service was quick for a group of 6. I had sourdough toast and corned beef hash. The cbh was homemade and not canned. I appreciate how it was cooked- edges were very crispy. Very tasty. The toast was also very good! Gotta have sourdough when in San Fran. Coffee was a step above diner quality coffee. I enjoyed looking out the window and seeing the trolly go back and forth. Really lovely spot. read more

When we were seated, on a Sunday morning, it was fairly busy. After 10min the hostess came over to tell us we wouldn't get food for at least 25-30min since she just sat a large group and her kitchen can't handle it! What??? We asked to get some coffee and had to go ask again. Food finally came and it was wrong, had to wait longer. Need some better staff management! Tables are super tight and have to climb over people to get out of the corner. Good luck! read more

Delicious breakfast . Great service. Comfortable space. Open early. Will definitely be back!

So delicious. The vegetable of the day was broccoli nice. It was prepared so qell and the mashed potatoes were so creamy.. read more

Roxanne Cafe - Chicken Piccata - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Roxanne Cafe is easily one of the best brunch spots around Union Square. I had the steak and eggs, and it was incredible. Definitely one of the best breakfasts I have ever stumbled upon. The steak was full of flavor, cooked just right, and the potatoes on the side were fantastic, well-seasoned, and packed with flavor. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the location is perfect if you are exploring downtown SF. This spot is going onto my must visits for SF. read more

Roxanne Cafe - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

The service was great. The music was fun old tunes, but way too loud. Very accommodating staff. Food was decent, but don't bother with the Eggs Benedict! The Hollandaise sauce was tasteless and broken. They'd be better off making fresh Hollandaise in the blender. Couldn't even taste any lemon flavor. read more

They have the best bread pudding! It's not too sweet and it's very moist. The staff were also very polite and attentive. They were also very friendly and took care of all our requests. read more

For all those peeps like me who are looking at the Mixed reviews...breakfast was awesome and I'm so glad the negative reviews did not deter me!! Yes it was super busy and we had to wait but the food was great! read more

Roxanne Cafe - Christian pointing out the art on the wall. - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

7 o'clock, I've got an appointment to drop my car off and get it serviced. I walk down and I see Roxanne's Café. I ate here years ago and had a good experience, so I walked in. I sat down in a little corner booth with Solomon Burke playing on their sound system. It was followed by a Rat Pack song, and now I'm listening to Ella Fitzgerald singing I Get a Kick Out of You. I'm so glad I stopped here, and I know that I made the right choice. I've got corned beef with eggs over easy in front of me and a good mug of coffee. It's 7:45 in the morning, it's my day off, and I'm off to a great start. Thank you, Roxanne's Café! And I've got to say something about Consuelo who is taking care of me. I get the impression this place would not be the same without Consuelo and her music. read more

Rating this as a little restaurant in the touristy area of SF... downtown, close to Union Square (3.7). I had the bolognese....'twas good, but nothing special and needed to be salted. To be clear, it was good and satisfying, and I enjoyed the mushroom texture in the sauce. The bread pudding was really good. Like, I'll think of this place if I ever have a bread pudding craving and need a quick place to pop into for it. The service was pleasant and thoughtful, although slightly aloof. The dining room is warm and charming, with soft music and pretty views of the surrounding SF apartment buildings with Bay Style windows. Cute..nothing spectacular..I'd come back to try other things. read more

Well known for breakfast however a seriously overlooked place for dinner. Perfect amount of selections and well balance of flavors for each dish. Simple but spot on wine selections. I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite meal. So good!! read more

Roxanne Cafe - So satisfying!! - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I would have given it a 3 had it not been for so many service problems. I was looking for a new place to have lunch pre-ballet. I had seen reviews of Roxanne Cafe. I like eggs (until recently a fondness for eggs was not considered having expensive tastes!) and decided to try it out. I was seated promptly in a table in a back corner. That's fine, I would rather not be by the door. I had viewed menu on line and knew they served brunch cocktails. But no one brought me a drinks menu or asked me if I wanted a cocktail. I have been over 21 for many decades so that sure wasn't the issue. I had to tell them I would like a mimosa. First issue. I ordered Sonoma omelet and tea. When server left my table I realized she had not asked me what kind of toast I wanted. I decided not to make a big deal of it as I am OK with any kind but they still should have asked. Second issue. When tea is made with a tea bag, the consumer needs some sort of receptacle, like a saucer, to place tea bag. If left in cup past a certain time the tea becomes bitter. I had to set tea bag on my napkin which obviously got very soggy. Also I had to request sugar for my tea. Minor, but still. Third issue. The food was acceptable. Not spectacular but I don't expect Michelin star from corner diner. I had no problem eating it all. When I finished, the server removed my plate. They had a few desserts and i thought I would like some ice cream but she didn't ask if I wanted dessert. I waited for someone to return. And waited. And waited. A full 20 minutes by my watch. Had anyone passed near me I could have called to them but no one did. My table being in the back, I think they forgot all about me. I finally went to restroom mostly so I could walk past cashier so they could see me. They gave me the check. Because I had sat there for 20 minutes there was no time for dessert. I paid and left. The other problems were fixable. I did get my mimosa, I like all kinds of bread, they brought a fresh napkin and did bring the sugar when I asked. This was not. It might not sound like a big deal but the cumulative effect of so many issues was just too much. And I really did want dessert! It's pretty out of the way and for decent but not special food and bad service not worth a return visit. read more

Delicious breakfast! Had to find a convenient place to meet visiting relatives. Roxanne Café was the most suitable option for everyone. This was my first visit here, and I found the interior to be nice and the setup was comfortable. Our server was an older lady who (like me) spoke English with an accent, and was very kind and sweet. She took good care of our table and made sure everything came as we ordered. I ordered the Napa Omelet which came with Sautéed apples, brie cheese, fresh cilantro, mushrooms and almonds and was delicious. The coffee was good too. Others in our group seemed to enjoy their breakfast too. Being a North Beach resident, where breakfast options are plenty, I am not very likely to travel crosstown to Roxanne Café for breakfast any time soon, but if the opportunity came, I would welcome the opportunity to try another Omelet off their menu. read more

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My associates and I were staying at the nearby Orchard Hotel - we ate breakfast here four mornings in a row, and lunch or dinner three times. Clearly, we were happy with the restaurant! If you're looking for upscale chi-chi dining, this isn't your place. This is a place full of comfort foods and locals. Excellent coffee. Tasty food. Attention to allergies, food preferences. Friendly staff. Zero to complain about. One thing I noticed and loved. There was a gentleman who came in after our party was seated, and he sat himself at a table next to an older woman obviously trying to read a book while eating alone. The only inappropriate thing about him was that he continued to talk to her despite her saying a couple of times that she had to get back to her book. There was nothing rude about it, but he clearly kept forgetting that he'd promised to stop talking, and continued in a friendly tone. We overheard him saying he was "homeless by choice" and that he'd sold his San Francisco house for a million dollars recently, was excited that a friend had offered him a place to stay in the Phillipines for $600 a month, which his social security would cover. The waitress asked if he was ready to eat now - apparently he'd ordered breakfast and then disappeared for an hour. She also asked if he could pay; she was very polite about it. He responded that he was still hungry! and she brought him a platter of eggs and salmon. The woman at the next table finally gave up and conversed with him for a while, urging him to eat, saying he was too skinny. When he confessed he could eat no more, she arranged to have the leftovers boxed and helped him do so. During all this time, the wait staff treated him with respect. When the bill came, the woman insisted on paying it, although he pulled out what appeared to be several credit cards from his pocket. He thanked her profusely and left. Personally, I'd rather eat at a homey restaurant that serves meatloaf at dinner as a main course, and treats human beings like human beings, than the fanciest place in town. read more

I went here on a Sunday for lunch, and it was relatively quiet and not busy. They play good, classic music like Frank Sinatra, which is nice. We were sat quick. I ordered a cheeseburger, which came in good time. I was given a brioche bun, but a lot of lettuce, perhaps too much. It wasn't cut either, so it was 70 percent lettuce and 30 everything else. It was juicy and the cheese was melted greatly, but the burger itself lacked flavor and tasted average. Not a bad place to go to, but if you're on a budget it's not ideal. Cokes are $5, burger was $20, and there's a gratuity fee with parties of 4 or more, which may surprise others. read more

Good food and just the right amount so you don't leave hungry or too full. Friendly service and not too long of a wait considering it being busy for breakfast on a Saturday morning. Really old old old music playing in the background but was nice. Could be from the 1940's era. read more

Roxanne Cafe - Joey's Special Omlette - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pros: Friendly staff, nice location, good food. Cons: There were bits of egg shell in the omelette, although they did provide a replacement meal. Bill at the end higher than expected. read more

Came here on a late Sunday afternoon and it wasn't that crowded. The decor and furniture were a bit outdated, but gave an old school brunch place feel. I would've replaced a couple of tables that are a bit more worn down, but otherwise it did us just fine! The waitress was really nice and kept on checking if we were enjoying ourselves. The Roxanne's French Toast was honestly one of the best french toasts I've had. I usually don't opt in for sweet brunch items cause it gets too overbearingly sweet, but this place made it just right. They didn't tap on a bunch of sugar or poured a bunch of syrup on it. The blueberry cream cheese filling was perfectly smooth and the blueberries and strawberries on the top really brought the toast together. It was very light for french toast, so if I come back, I'll be getting this one again! read more

The bartender Chris, introduced us to Japanese whiskey.... What a treat!! We had the best time tasting and trying new things. I also ordered a Mezcal Margarita, and it was the BEST I had in the city. Chris had so much knowledge about the city too! The location was incredible, jumped right off the rail car. I can't wait to go back!!! read more

Chris, owner, knows what good food means and his staff delivers impeccably. I had spaghetti bolognese and wife has mushroom ravioli- both delicious and reasonably priced without having to take out a loan. Highly recommend! read more

Roxanne Cafe - My pasta and Chris gave us complimentary bread pudding. FANTASTIC FOOD! - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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As my family and I was walking through sf scavenging for food this restraint caught our eye. Intrigued, we walked in. None of us had ever heard of this place but we were curious and wanted to try something new. And we were absolutely blown away!!! The food was incredible. I ordered the Cheeseburger and the Nutella French toast. The burger was one of the best burgers i've ever had, while the french toast was good. Definitely will visit again when i'm back in the area!! read more

Roxanne Cafe - STUFFED NUTELLA Toats - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

We had an early, delicious dinner! We both got the NY steak sandwich, water-we don't really drink-and a slice of Truffle cake. If you go for nothing else it must be cake. Although I am Keto I occasionally with meds will eat an extravagant dessert and they have them in spades. Don't be fooled by the name, it's more of a restaurant than cafe. Highly recommend read more

I was there on a Monday about 1 pm. I ordered the Roxanne fettuccini and a raspberry Italian soda. The fettuccini was delicious. I couldn't eat all of it and took the leftovers home to enjoy that night. The employees were very gracious and welcoming. I sat at a table next to a window. The background music added to the atmosphere. Just the right level of sound. read more

Roxanne's was a cute breakfast experience for our last day in San Francisco. My husband had the Joeys scramble, Oatmeal, and black coffee, and I ordered a croissant and a cappuccino. Everything tasted great, and we got there early so it was fairly quiet. By the time we finished eating, this little cafe was full of people and our sweet waitress seemed to be the only one tending to every single table with a little help from another woman who came a bit later. I'd say definitely try to have breakfast here, but I recommend arriving as close to opening time as possible unless you don't mind waiting. read more

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came to this restaurant accidentally because it locates in a nice spot. enjoying foods and drinks with watching san francisco cable cars passing through is such a vibe! I got mushroom ravioli, meat loaf and greek salad which was scrumptious. the service was exceptional, our server was very attentive and friendly. i can say this is a little gem in lower nob hill definitely would come back again! read more

Roxanne Cafe - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

My sister and I came on a Wednesday afternoon and there was no one, so we had the place to our selves for a bit. The vibes of the place were very cozy and we noticed how the music also added to this vibe. The lady who helped us was very nice. We order a hot chocolate, breakfast croissant and the French toast. French toast I honestly find it really hard to find a French toast that doesn't taste like pure egg but this one surprised me, it tasted pretty good and was enjoyable. I didn't notice this at first but the strawberries were an extra cost Hot chocolate I personally loved the hot chocolate. It wasn't too sweet and the wiped cream was light and fluffy. Definitely would get again Breakfast croissant Honestly felt like the biggest let down. The side of potatoes were good but I couldn't get past the fact that the croissant felt a little stale. I would say it was an omelet on a croissant, the bacon and egg were mixed together so the bacon didn't get as crispy as it could and it didn't feel like it cooked properly, another thing to add is the croissant was cold. This personally wasn't my favorite and I wouldn't get it again. Overall the place had an enjoyable vibe and the food had good and bad aspects to it read more

Roxanne Cafe - Hot chocolate - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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