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Universal Cafe

(Now Closed)

New American Restaurant and Breakfast Spot$$$$

Mission District, San Francisco

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Universal Cafe

The experts at SF Weekly and 7x7 Magazine recommend this place

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Stephanie ChenFebruary 25, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Always get the plate of local fruit with toast fromage blac and honey.
Jason LeeJanuary 6, 2013
Doughnuts are delicious but surprisingly filling. You may want to share an order.
Alison Byrne FieldsMarch 13, 2017
Soft scrambled eggs for brunch are yummy.
Julie FredricksonNovember 7, 2012
California cuisine at its finest. Fresh, affordable and amazing service
Julia KAugust 20, 2016
Banana bread makes a perfect starter (with a sparkling rosé, of course)
Eric AuldMarch 28, 2013
Brunch on weekends, lunch menu's great too, but often a long wait.
timoni westMarch 28, 2013
Been here 25+ times
The fruit plate, with honey and a wedge of toast covered in cheese, will increase your brunch happiness by 1000%.
Daniel GrunebergDecember 21, 2013
The toasted banana bread is where it's at. For real.
cyn kAugust 17, 2011
best brunch in the country. try the fruit plate and the soft scrambled eggs.
KarstenJanuary 25, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Flatbread pizza, arugula salad - best apple crisp of my life
Shirley LiuAugust 19, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Whatever you get make sure to order a side of potatoes and the coffee cake!
Vivian WangJuly 5, 2015
Solid brunch, get the beignets to start!
Jonathan ChuOctober 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Make sure u keep tabs on where you are on the list. They sometimes skip over names by accident.
Benjy WeinbergerAugust 21, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Everything is delicious, but if I had to single out one item it would be the banana bread.
Mamie RheingoldJuly 17, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Brunch on weekdays! Wednesday-Friday 11:30-2:15.
Suzanne YadaJune 23, 2012
Best bacon I ever had was in the english muffin sandwich. Order anything with it in it.
Greg JanowiakApril 1, 2018
unlimited coffee while you wait
Ciarán LeeAugust 16, 2015
French toast is quality!
John CollisonSeptember 9, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Expensive but delicious SF brunch. Be prepared to wait in line for half an hour.
Heather VicarsAugust 24, 2018
Excellent menu and food!
Jacob GyllenstiernaAugust 25, 2012
The almond banana buttermilk shake is delicous!
Jessica ChanApril 10, 2012
banana bread and soft scrambled eggs. be prepared to wait!
Andres DouglasJuly 12, 2016
Some of the best french toast in the city
timoni westApril 17, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Order the fruit plate if you get anything.
Jonathan VuDecember 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
First time? You can never go wrong with the soft scrambled eggs.
Monica DeckerNovember 22, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Bring a friend for brunch. One person order sweet, the other savory...share....think about it for days after. #flatbread
Laura PAugust 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The little gems is a salad! Don't pass it by if you don't know the lingo
Bobbie McLellanOctober 1, 2017
Eggs and brisket
Laura GApril 26, 2009
Been here 50+ times
You can't order wrong at Universal brunch. Standbys include the fruit plate, flatbread, banana bread, any egg dish...and of course, their seasonal bellini!
Team SlobbrAugust 25, 2015
Dog friendly, dog-friendly!
Lily BelleApril 5, 2015
Sourdough egg sando was delicious
Kelly 🍰May 20, 2012
Beignets are delicious. Coffee refills are generous. Flatbreads are mediocre.
Racheal GannawaySeptember 5, 2010
Apple doughnuts. Biscuits and gravy are happening as well for brunch today!! Come by and get your brunch on!!
Noah MichaelMarch 31, 2013
Try the Breakfast Sando... Best in Town!
Doc PopOctober 17, 2011
Try the Steak-Frites - My first time here. Loved the steakhole.
VickyNovember 16, 2016
Brunch 🙌🏼
susie opareApril 27, 2010
One of my fav eateries in SF, great vibe and fresh, organic delicious cooking
Philip SebastianJuly 12, 2014
Been here 5+ times
soft scrambled eggs + sm orange juice 👍
Loic LeMeurJuly 22, 2018
Best brunch in SF
Javier RiccobonoSeptember 7, 2016
Chicken Sandwich, egg muffin, bignetes
Cate HullJune 23, 2013
Go for the bacon and banana bread. Everything else was pretty ordinary.
Chloe CondonFebruary 19, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Hit or miss food options for lunch. Brunch is good though!
Zak JMay 3, 2010
Spaghetti is amazing. I had it with artichoke, bacon and peas. Delicious.
Dan ShawDecember 20, 2014
The donuts are amazing!
Jenna SJune 14, 2016
insanely good brunch!
Kevin ⚡ LiuMay 13, 2012
Help yourself to coffee while you wait!
Charlotte CrawfordJune 22, 2013
Best coffee I've ever had at a restaurant.
Craig VillamorJanuary 24, 2016
Get the French toast.
George McNamaraJuly 26, 2013
Get the fries
Kelvin TowDecember 21, 2013
They have great English muffins

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