Great breakfast/brunch spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Visited on a Saturday around 9:45/10am and it wasn't too busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was quick. We ordered the chicken fried steak and chicken and waffles. The gravy on the chicken fried steak was different but not bad. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute and casual spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recommend if you're in the area and looking for something quick and casual. read more

The Village - Chicken and Waffle Sandwich - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I walked in with a party of 5, and I already knew upon entering that this place would not be great. There was nobody to greet us when we walked in, which is usually fine, but it took nearly 5 minutes and a lot of us awkwardly standing around until a customer told us that the waiter will be with us in a second. A customer. We sit down, and are ignored for minutes until we have to ask for the menus. We are then ignored for nearly 20 minutes until we have to ask to place our order. We also had to ask for water a total of five times. My two friends ordered coffee, which basically inedible and tasted like burnt rubber. When they asked for another cup and asked why it tasted so bad, we learned from the waiter that the coffee had been brewed LAST NIGHT. WHAT?? We walked in at 12:30 pm and were served coffee from LAST NIGHT. After getting fresh cup, the coffee was better, but it wasn't even taken off the bill. The food took forever to get out, and we were starving by that point. Luckily the food was pretty good, but we again had to continue asking for basic necessities. We witnessed the waiter wipe his nose with his hand and wipe it on his jeans, and he later came by and placed our utensils down with bare hands. While I'm unsure if he washed his hands, the thought was still disgusting. We spent nearly an hour waiting for our food, and I ended up having to chow down without having time to savor it because we had plans after. It was also basic diner food, and my pancakes were unimaginative. After all that wait and the old coffees, they didn't even comp the coffees!! I do not recommend this place to anyone. read more

I wanted to like this place, and I don't have any major complaints, but it's not somewhere I'd personally return. The food wasn't bad, just underwhelming for a restaurant setting. We ordered the avocado toast and avocado omelet, and it felt very basic. It was essentially toast with sliced avocado and not much else in terms of seasoning or flavor. The omelet leaned heavily on the avocado to the point where that was the only flavor coming through. Honestly it all felt like something I could have easily made at home. I think the main disconnect for me was the pricing. It's comparable to other brunch spots in the area that offer more creative menus and more thoughtfully designed spaces. We actually ended up here because those places had long waits, and after visiting, I can understand why this one was quieter. Overall, it's an okay spot if you're in a pinch, but for the price, I'd probably choose somewhere else next time. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This cozy, rectangular diner was near our hotel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The surrounding area is a pleasant enough walk, but yes, as SF is infamous for having a large homelessness problem, we did see people struggling on the streets in the area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The customer service was really good and friendly! We ordered the shrimp benedict, three sweet pancake tacos (Oreo, s'mores, and sweet), the San Francisco omelette, healthy smoothie, and house coffee. The coffee was delicious and the healthy smoothie was sweet and tangy. For the shrimp benedict: it's hard to go wrong with a benedict and hollandaise sauce. The omelette had chunks of beef inside. Honestly, when I order an omelette I would want the filling to be mixed in the egg rather than just folded in between the eggs. The pancake tacos don't taste extraordinary, but the thought of eating a pancake like a taco: very fun and out-of-the-ordinary! read more

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We love The Village. Classic breakfast, lots of delicious options and something for everyone. They're not joking about the pancake tacos - a great combo of sweet and savory. Great mimosas as well! Get the pitcher. I was pleasantly surprised by the biscuits and gravy; it can be hard to find it done well in CA. The service is usually pretty good, and everything is prepared beautifully. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's usually plenty of good seating and generally no wait.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's casual and great to sit for a while and catch up with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]such a cute diner![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] they have a pretty extensive menu and a few vegan options -- would love to see vegan cheese/eggs but happy with what i got! i got the vegan nachos and ended up adding the red sauce form the chilaquiles and it was really good! a lot of food so ended up taking some to go. bryce got a oreo pancake taco and loved it and al's a breakfast sandwich. would go again and recommend! read more

The Village - Vegan Nachos - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]A decent brunch spot in Nob Hill that is worth visiting if you're in a pinch and want to avoid the crowds at other brunch places in the area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The exterior is very unassuming, but the interior is cozy and inviting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff, though few, are friendly and attentive. The Village offers a variety of brunch items at prices comparable to others. In general, food was enjoyable but nothing outstanding. read more

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I came here during COVID and remembered how delicious it was! I came back again, this time to dine in, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the ambiance of the restaurant. It's friendly and inviting. Very very cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was great and I ordered the pancake tacos again. I tried 3 flavors, including a sweet one. I thought these were so tasty and fluffy. I think the corned beef one was my favorite. I'd go again! The coffee is super good too. read more

The Village - Savory, Irish and sweet pancake - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Its first time we stopped at The Village cafe! We really liked the service, food and atmosphere. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You can feel that place has very family friendly theme and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will definitely come back and try other items on their menu. Menu is quite big and has very good options for everyone one. Linda was very friendly and professional when she was taking care of me and my small family!! Definitely recommend!!! Cheers read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Enjoyed the food, the atmosphere and the welcome.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank you Eric. What an awesome creation ;) [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ps enjoyed the Little Richard music playing in the background[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] ;) read more

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Absolutely loved finding this little spot close to our hotel for breakfast! We've been dreaming about getting these pancake tacos every day since we left the city. They were so fluffy and warm and tasty! The staff was one of the most attentive we've experienced in a big city, and even offered a complimentary juice for our "wait" which wasn't even a noticeable wait. read more

The Village - S'mores Pancake Tacos, Savory Pancake Taco, California Pancake Taco - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love this place! Make sure to try their pancake tacos. The service staff are friendly and genuine--especially Nellie. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the art supplies for kids and adults who act like kids.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great laid back atmosphere with fun breakfast bar and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

First time in my life I've ever had a taco made out of a pancake! What a great brunch! The menu was filled with tons of great options. Our server was awesome, even though the place was super slammed. But I literally enjoyed everything and will be back again for sure. read more

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Our first morning in SF we walked to The Village and when we got there we were famished. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a very interestingly shaped restaurant, reminding me of a galley kitchen, long and narrow.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The coffee was fantastic and very much needed. The taco pancakes, which sound odd, are very good and something one should try if you're in the area and hungry. read more

The best breakfast!! We had the pancake tacos and loved them! Wish we lived in SF so we could go there regularly. Definitely recommend!

Had a great Sunday brunch at The Village. Ordered a pitcher of mimosa, a coffee, and of course I had to try the pancake tacos (California, Savory, and Sweet). The servers were super friendly and attentive. The restaurant is a cozy, relaxing, and inviting space with a small bar seating area and many tables along one side of the wall. Prices and portion sizes are very reasonable. read more

The Village - Sweet, Savory, and California Pancake Tacos - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious food! The tacos are great the sweet and the savory!! their other dishes are tasty too! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service is wonderful and it's clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You need to try it! Definitely will go back!! read more

The red chili sauce. If you are from New Mexico and ever relished New Mexican Enchiladas, you will relish the red sauce. I had the chilaquiles and almost died from home sickness. It was superb! read more

The Village - Chilaquiles! - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The pancake tacos here are to die for. You can mix and match, even with the lunch tacos. Our meal was delicious. Sweet, savory, and perfectly filling. 10/10, will definitely be back. The service and ambiance are easy going, homey, and relaxed. This was the perfect morning brunch spot. read more

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Love this place. Consistently amazing food, attentive service and [[HIGHLIGHT]]a relaxed atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Nelly always goes above and beyond. read more

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Food: Breakfast Fiesta Bowl This is a short walk from the Toyota Maintenace center on Van Ness. I didn't want to stay cooped up for 2 hours, so I wandered around and found this place. Their menu was posted outside and looked reasonable. When entering, the place is well lit with a bar and a dining area. You can sit anywhere, so I decided on the bar section since I liked the lighting (it's got sunlights). The place is pretty quiet. It seems locals frequent this place as its customers tend to sit back and enjoy the meal, with a book in hand. Service is fairly quick, and since the ambiance leans towards the relaxed, they're happy to make small talk or leave you alone with your book. I would come definitely come back. read more

The Village - Recommended: Breakfast Fiesta Bowl - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I liked how cozy it felt and small![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is as expected from a small diner feel. Though it took a bit for the food to come, I talked to my family and we waited. The food was good and I thought the pancake tacos were interesting! read more

Tried the waffles and the 3 poancake tacos. Big portions and solid taste. Service was fast and easy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Quiet in the mornings and overall a good breakfast/brunch spot[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Village - Chicken and Waffle - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice atmosphere. Seemed less busy compared to the spot around the corner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is family/locally owned. Tried a few things - milk shake (too thick), burger and sandwhich - both came with fries but serving was small than I expected. Also tried their famous pancake tacos - it was okay, looks better than the taste I think. Fries were okay not that hot when we got ours. The one thing to note is that their menu prices are not updated!! I ordered based on menu price and when I got the check the prices were a few dollars more. It's okay but I just didn't like that they didn't say anything or update their menu. Parking was okay around the corner. Food was mediocre. I definitely want to try the brunch spot on the corner that had a huge line. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When we got here there were open tables, not very full.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Intimate space in the back for a cozy date or hang out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff was friendly especially the male server. read more

I love the Village. It's my neighborhood Cafe and breakfast spot of choice. It is also the home of the pancake tacos. You're thinking what is pancake tacos? It's exactly what it says pancake tacos. They have savory versions consisting of vegan or chicken or beef tacos in a pancake or sweet ones consisting of strawberries and bananas. And the second one is s'mores which has Nutella, graham cracker pieces and whipped cream. I kid you not. They're sweet decadence but they're worth it. You can get three for $15 or $6 per one. My other favorite is the chicken nachos for $15 or the chilaquiles for $18 or the quesadilla with chicken for $18. It's all about the quality. And the steamy hot food and the friendly restaurant manager Erik's charm and customer service focus that really makes experience holistic and memorable. Whenever I come in I feel like I'm part of their extended family and a great way to start out the day. Oh yeah, the bottomless coffee unlimited for $3 is super strong. And can I just say that the prices are super inexpensive especially for brunch and breakfast spots. So if you come to the pulp gulch you've got to come check out the Village ;) read more

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Very cute place and has a warm and welcoming staff. We were greeted and seated right away. We received our coffee soon after we were seated and it was very good. My husband ordered gravy and biscuits and I ordered the classic breakfast. Both meals were cooked perfectly, and the food is reasonably price. If you are looking for a good breakfast at a reasonable price I recommend you come here. read more

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Amazing food! I had the grilled cheese sandwich with basil tomato soup that was to die for! I added some ham in my Sandwich for some extra protein. Place was cute and bright with skylights read more

The Village - Menu - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Best breakfast I've had in a long time! Their pancake tacos are delicious, their pico de gallo is perfect, and their sauce on the chilaquiles is absolutely delicious! All of the staff were also amazing! I would eat here every day I could if I lived here! Also, order flavorful things because they do them very well, if you order something boring that's on you... Eat here! read more

Definitely a diner kind of place but I thought it was hilarious that there was a group of older gentleman in the back drinking coffee, just like at a small town donut shop. Food was good. Our group had a traditional biscuit and gravy breakfast (for lunch), a veggie burrito, and a burger. All were good. It was a quick lunch for us as we were attending a conference at the Holiday Inn. read more

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Friendly staff, and good food! They have a very extensive menu and it was difficult to choose, but the pancake tacos are a must. I can't say I've ever had one before, but I definitely will be back for some more. My favorite were all of the savory ones, although the sweet was delicious too. Definitely an underrated spot, and worth a try! read more

The Village - Pancake Tacos - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Finally! Something different! The village is such a vibe!! A little escape from the city. I love this place! The food from Karibu East Africa was so exotic and delicious at the same time. Granted, this is my first time having East African Food and it did not disappoint, it was such an FUN experiment! OMG! The Mishkakis (beef skewers) were my favorite! So tender and juicy, while the samosa was so crispy + tasty- perfect with the ginger sauce. The Chips Masala was so addicting, imagine french fries + ketchup with a hint of masala. The Kuku choma (grilled chicken) and the Samaki Choma (fried tilapia) are a must! Tasty and tender! The owners were super friendly, funny, and welcoming, the food was so tasty!! The chef came out and gave us a little history lesson on how + why African food was influenced by India and the British. So cool! The Village offers American-Mexican breakfast/brunch daily, and East African dinners on Friday + Saturday. Must try!! read more

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The neighborhood is so lucky to have this gem. Eric and Lisa make this place feel like home. They offer great service and an amazing array of menu options. There are traditional dishes and delicious vegan options. My weekly lunch is a grilled tofu wrap that I load up with Sriracha. This comes with a side of fresh fruit. Filling and satisfying. They also have a vegan breakfast burrito and vegan nachos. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's great to be able to grab breakfast, lunch or brunch with friends in a warm neighborhood spot with an inclusive menu that pleases all diets.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great breakfast/brunch spot with super friendly staff and delicious 'tacos'. The grilled ham steak side is amazing!

They are doing dinner now (Thursday to Sunday, I believe) and well worth it! Great comfort food such as Chicken Cacciatore and authentic tacos! Friendly service and everything is truly fresh. This place is owned by 2 diverse families as a combined women and minority owned business. One of few in the community. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean and cozy spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Child friendly (plus pet friendly in the outdoor area).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]the place reminds me of heavenly village in south lake tahoe where i live or even downtown truckee[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] great food great people i would recommend it's better than most breakfast places and [[HIGHLIGHT]]i would love to draw this place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Very cozy cafe with a homey feel (cute mugs, local diner layout) hole in the wall feel - doesn't look flashy from the outside and as soon as you walk in it feels like a different nice atmosphere. This place is nice for a casual breakfast/brunch with family or friends!! We got seated quickly and ordered the breakfast burrito, chicken steak, and village scramble and coffee. Each table has seasoning, sauce, butter and the staff always made sure we had plenty of water. Would recommend! read more

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The food is incredible, big fan of the pancake tacos and my favorite dish oreo pancake amazing, everyone really nice and good service. Oreo pancake it's no in the menu but they still make it for me that so sweet. read more

The Village - Oreo Pancake - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

The home of the pancake tacos DID NOT disappoint!!! I ordered a savory, California, and sweet combo of tacos... sooooo yum!!! Love the vibe too, very cute, giving classic diner/cafe energy! Our waiter was awesome too, very attentive and gave us anything and everything we needed. read more

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I had the pancake taco trio and it was amazing! Eric was amazing! He was so kind and very helpful with his recommendation since I couldn't decide what to get. The food came out very quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I sat out on the patio and it was very peaceful while enjoying my meal![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will be coming back with friends and family for sure! read more

I'm a sucker for brunch, and I'm proud to admit it. It saves money, time, and I like to think I eat less on days I brunch. I used to be ashamed because brunch can be viewed as basic. It's a social event, and can be viewed as basic depending on where you go. Some brunch places are very pricey because it has turned into a trendy, Instagrammable thing to do. There's quite a few brunch places around me that I never went to because they weren't trendy, so I'd go with friends to wherever we saw acquaintances going on Instagram. COVID changed that--I didn't want to walk far for brunch sometimes. Village Cafe fit the bill. It's a cute, tried-and-true place in Polk Gulch, so fairly busy street/area. I noticed on Yelp they were known for pancake tacos, but I was in the mood for an eggs benedict--often because it's not something I can easily make at home, and I love love love eggs. It was warm (I picked it up in-store), and I love love loved the diner interior. It reminded me of old movies and simpler times. The eggs benedict was called the Royal on the menu and came with crispy, chewy, flavorful, succulent bacon. The eggs oozed in that cute way and melted in my mouth. Service was friendly and fast (15 minutes from when I called to order on the phone one Saturday morning). I'll be back to try those pancake tacos. read more

The Village - The Royal - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California