Having been a New Yorker for 11 years, I know brunch is a critical part of any weekend agenda. It was usually a Sunday activity that started around mid-day and led to walking around or shopping or exploring the city.  Regardless, life in California is not so different from life in New York, although I do think people don’t booze as much on weekend brunches here in San Francisco as they are usually heading for a hike or some outdoor activity post-brunch… You gotta love California living. Regardless, here are my Top 10 San Francisco Brunches recommendations. Like all my Top 10 lists, this will change frequently, and there is no order to the list, they are all fabulous for different reasons. Happy brunching!!!

Top San Francisco Brunches You Must Try

The Snug SF

The Snug SF recently launched a brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am until 3 pm and it’s fabulous. Note, there are no reservations so plan to wait a bit, but it’s worth the wait. I just went and loved my meal, the lively scene, and of course their cocktails. If you’re not familiar with the Snug’s amazing cocktails, get familiar they are fabulous! Read more about the Snug’s killer cocktails on my Best San Francisco Cocktail post here. 2301 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115.

I suggest starting out with the incredible Everything Flat Bread with Cauliflower Schmear and Caviar. This was over the top amazing!

We also had the Smoked Avocado Toast on Levain Bread with radish, sorrel, and optional burrata (don’t skip this part, trust me!)

The Breakfast Burger with egg, cheese, special sauce, and home fries. This was yummy, however, I have to say I think the traditional breakfast items (french toast, avocado toast, and flatbread) were so so good that I’d start there! Burgers are always great but in this case, I’d say try the over-the-top fabulous breakfast dishes you can only get at brunch

Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen

Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen is a San Francisco deli with an amazing brunch I highly recommend! It’s not a spot that would have come to mind when I first thought about where to brunch but after visiting its spot on. They not only have amazing deli options (great bagels, pastrami…) but their french toast is amazing, as are their potato latkes and other yummy brunch items.  Go and see for yourself! multiple locations, 24th Street, Fillmore Street & Hayes Valley, San Francisco.

Our incredible brunch spread. I highly recommend both the sweets and the savory. Also, the pastrami Cheese French fries were to die for!

The not to be missed Challah French Toast, Potato Latkes (which were also amazing) and the Pastrami Cheese French fries.

Bluestem Brasserie

Bluestem Brassie is not only a fabulous downtown location for happy hour, dinner, a power lunch, they also have a great brunch offered on the weekends.  I recently brunched at Bluestem Brasserie with my dear friend Jill and the scene was bumping. A combination of locals like me, and tourists visiting taking in this downtown gem and their fabulous Market St. location beyond centrally located. See some of the must-eats when you brunch at Bluestem Brasserie below!   1 Yerba Buena Ln, San Francisco, CA 94103

Cheers to our fabulous ladies of leisure brunch. We started out with delicious Roederer Estate Rose (which we had a few glasses of) and the fun began…

I’m not typically a sweet girl however, Jill was dying to try this Cinnamon Roll with Brown Butter Cheese frosting and it was incredible! I guess I am a sweet girl…

The brunch spread including a Croque Madame (of for those like me who don’t eat egg, the Croque Monsieur), French Toast, Omelette to name a few…

Mezacalito

Mezcalito is hands down my favorite spot for brunch on Polk Street. With one of the best burgers in the city (read more about it on my Top 10 San Francisco Burger list) a killer Lobster Roll (read more on my Top San Francisco Lobster Roll post), and an overall great dining scene, this is truly a gem… I adore it! Go check it out and see what you think! 2323 Polk St, San Francisco, CA.

I am such a happy girl enjoying their delicious Lobster Roll during my brunch visit.

The French Toast is another MUST on the brunch menu. I am not even a sweet breakfast girl, but I could not stop eating this yumminess. The cream on top, plus the bread soaked in total flavor fullness makes it super delicious.

 The “Da Burger” aka “Da Disaster” burger which is delicious!

Nopa

Anyone that reads my blog or follows me on social media hears about Nopa a LOT. That is because they are f-ing amazing and the best brunch spot in the city where I take every out-of-town visitor. Seriously, they really can do no wrong especially when it comes to their brunch. I take every single out-of-towner here, especially New Yorkers as it has that super cool New York vibe to it and is also incredibly well-intended (meaning what products they use, where they source their ingredients….). The food is also delicious. I always sit at the Chef’s Counter (view below), which has become such a special weekend dining outing for me. When I get the chance to visit Nopa for my San Francisco Brunches, it’s always exciting. 560 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The French Toast: you must try this when brunching at Nopa. They offer full size or half size, so there is no excuse not to try it!

 Rose’s Cafe

Rose’s Cafe is the most iconic brunch spot on Union Street. There is something about Rose’s Cafe that people just fall in love with. Maybe it’s the charming wicker tables lining Union Street which are always in high demand during the weekend or maybe it’s their yummy comfort food menu. Whatever is your favorite aspect, be sure to visit this adorable Cow Hollow destination for their yummy brunch. Just a heads up, they do not take reservations so expect a wait. As they say the best things in life are worth waiting for. Definitely one of my favorite San Francisco Brunches! 2298 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123.

The must-try Breakfast Pizza

The amazing french toast. I’m not a sweet breakfast kinda girl but I was told this is one of the most popular dishes so I tried it… Wow, it was mind-blowing, so light and fluffy with amazing banana yumminess.

Rose’s pictures by New Rev Media