6 Best Brunch Spots in San Francisco
6 brunch Spots in San Francisco worth planning around, from Eight AM Brunch to Juniper, with standout orders and options for different budgets.
Direct answer
The best brunch spots in San Francisco are Eight AM Brunch, Juniper, Wooden Spoon, and more. Start with Eight AM Brunch if you want the strongest fit for best overall for brunch.
How we picked: We weight reliability under weekend volume, kitchen execution, and whether the room can absorb a 90-minute table without going flat.
Top picks at a glance
Practical notes
What to plan for before you book — spend, reservation strategy, and who should skip this guide entirely.
- Expected spend
- $25–55 per person with one drink. Boozy brunch with bottomless cocktails runs $55–80.
- Booking strategy
- Reservations open 7–14 days out at the strongest spots. Walk-in strategy: arrive at open (usually 9:00–10:00) or push to the 12:30–1:00 window after the first turn clears.
- What to order
- Pick one of the savory anchor dishes plus one pastry or side — splitting works at brunch in a way it doesn't at dinner.
- Skip if
- you want a quick coffee-and-pastry stop or a quiet room. These picks reward sitting and ordering broadly.
Who this guide is for
Eight AM Brunch, Juniper, and Wooden Spoon lead this San Francisco guide to brunch. Look for Caramelized Banana French Toast, Bacon Frittata, and Cubano Croissant among the standout orders. The list reaches across Potrero Hill and Castro, with a different reason to choose each restaurant.
Quick picks
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How the restaurants compare
How we chose
We looked for restaurants that feel like a strong fit for the guide topic, not just the most obvious names in the city. The shortlist favors rooms with clear mood, dependable pacing, and enough distinction to help someone decide faster. Read our full methodology →
Lighting, pace, and general energy all need to support the reason someone clicked this guide.
We favored restaurants that feel best suited for the moment, not just restaurants with broad reputation.
The final list tries to give readers enough variation in neighborhood, price, and style to compare real options.
6 ranked picks
Eight AM Brunch is worth putting on the shortlist for Caramelized Banana French Toast and Bacon Frittata—the two orders to build a first visit around.
Keep in mind: Booking details can change; check the restaurant's site before you go.
- Official source - Eight AM Brunch's official website or menu was checked for current operation and the brunch details supporting this selection. Checked July 21, 2026.
Juniper is worth putting on the shortlist for Cubano Croissant and Mushroom Danish—the two orders to build a first visit around.
Keep in mind: Booking details can change; check the restaurant's site before you go.
- Official source - Juniper's official website or menu was checked for current operation and the brunch details supporting this selection. Checked July 21, 2026.
Benedict. Wooden Spoon is worth putting on the shortlist for Swedish Society Pancakes and Market St. Benedict—the two orders to build a first visit around.
Keep in mind: Booking details can change; check the restaurant's site before you go.
- Official source - Wooden Spoon's official website or menu was checked for current operation and the brunch details supporting this selection. Checked July 21, 2026.
Zazie is worth putting on the shortlist for Gingerbread pancakes and Eggs Benedict—the two orders to build a first visit around. It works well when you want a proper meal without turning it into a full splurge.
Keep in mind: Booking details can change; check the restaurant's site before you go.
- Official source - Zazie's official website or menu was checked for current operation and the brunch details supporting this selection. Checked July 21, 2026.
Plow is worth putting on the shortlist for Buttermilk Biscuit and Plow Wedge Salad—the two orders to build a first visit around.
Keep in mind: Popular services can book up; confirm current hours, menu availability, and reservation terms with the restaurant.
- Official source - Plow's official website or menu was checked for current operation and the brunch details supporting this selection. Checked July 21, 2026.
Starbelly is worth putting on the shortlist for Deviled Eggs and Baked Eggs—the two orders to build a first visit around.
Keep in mind: Popular services can book up; confirm current hours, menu availability, and reservation terms with the restaurant.
- Official source - Starbelly's official website or menu was checked for current operation and the brunch details supporting this selection. Checked July 21, 2026.
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