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Universal Cafe

Universal Cafe

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New American Restaurant and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
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  • Tania R.heart icon on user image
    Tania RahmanOctober 18, 2015
    Go for the scrambled eggs & orange mimosa and thank me later. Give the Banana bread a miss and opt for the French toast with cream as a side to share.
  • Ashley M.heart icon on user image
    Ashley MowreyApril 9, 2015
    This is my new favorite brunch. The eggs Benedict were stupid good, so so good. Perfect portions. Awesome service. the banana shake is amazing. Oh and I only had to wait 10min to get seated. BAM
  • EBheart icon on user image
    EBMay 4, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Screw brunch, come for dinner. Consistently amazing food & a great affordable wine list courtesy of owner Armando.
  • Bommyheart icon on user image
    BommyAugust 1, 2014
    Gets pretty loud inside so best to sit outside if the weather permits. Favorites are the soft scrambled eggs and toasted banana bread with whipped cream cheese. Great americano coffee as well!
  • Kenneth B.heart icon on user image
    Kenneth BergerApril 27, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    So many brunch classics here: the flatbread or soft scramble for something lighter, the hash or meaty sandwich of the day if you're hungry. The real secret: the toasted banana bread with cream cheese.
  • Jason B.heart icon on user image
    Jason BucherApril 13, 2014
    The soft-scrambled eggs are really good. I liked how the asparagus was cut in thin slices and the ricotta was folded in so it was warm and melted.
  • Pacific Union
    Pacific UnionFebruary 4, 2013
    Terrific brunches with a rotating menu here. Most of the egg dishes include a delicious (and plentiful!) salad. If you arrive right at 9 a.m. on a weekend, there should be plenty of tables still.
  • 7x7 Magazine
    7x7 MagazineNovember 1, 2012
    A zesty Southern tomato relish and splash of vinegar adds some spice and tang to this eggs benedict dish. Local-cured ham sits on top of sweet cornbread and the blend of flavors is amazing. Read more
  • John-Henry B.
    John-Henry BaracOctober 20, 2013
    Grab a coffee from the thermos while you wait for a table. When it's just one the wait is usually short. It's not the cheapest, but well worth the price for the delicious food.
  • Priya S.
    Priya SaiprasadSeptember 8, 2012
    I absolutely love this place. Go for the French toast, soft scrambled eggs, side of sausage, potatoes and bacon to get the full experience! Also, don't forget to try their freshly squeezed mimosas.
  • Bill C.
    Bill CouchDecember 2, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    The Detox Bowl is a poor man’s version of Sqirl’s sorrel pesto rice bowl but without the LA traffic and dewy-skinned queue, so I am definitely here for it.
  • Xavierheart icon on user image
    XavierOctober 7, 2017
    English muffin in picture. Really good. Fried egg, bacon, avocado and autumn greens.
  • Shagun A.heart icon on user image
    Shagun AulakhJanuary 9, 2015
    Great, quiet location. All the food is great. I had an egg and brown sugar turkey sausage sandwich. Good portioning, not too much, but just enough to satiate you
  • Jeff K.
    Jeff KooOctober 7, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Arrive before 11:30 am Sundays to avoid excessive wait times. Get the donut with some cream on the menu. Trust. If you ever see something with creamy polenta, get it! Frites with herbs are amazing.
  • cyn k.
    cyn kMarch 28, 2014
    still my fave brunch spot. i've finally stopped ordering the soft scramble eggs 100% of the time, and am loving whatever other special savory plates they're offering.
  • Danielle C.
    Danielle CAugust 3, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    If you want to carbo load it’s hard to go wrong with the French Toast (maybe a side of bacon)
  • jolene l.
    jolene linsanganMarch 31, 2012
    Lovely brunch. Good portions and friendly staff. Make sure to go early. The place is small... So enjoy in a group of 3 at most or solo:) oh yea- and the banana bread is amazing!
  • Yaron S.heart icon on user image
    Yaron SNovember 27, 2014
    Everything I've had has been delicious. Staff is warm and nice. Gets busy on weekends but moves pretty quickly. Seriously, everything is good
  • EBheart icon on user image
    EBAugust 17, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Their previous head chef left a few months ago. I loved it before and think it's improved -- food is a bit lighter, less oily than it had been getting the prior couple of years.
  • T Z.heart icon on user image
    T ZNovember 29, 2015
    soft scrambled eggs with a perfect amount of cheese was delicious. super filling brunch.
  • Simon F.
    Simon Favreau-LessardMarch 20, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Delicious brunch, expect a significant wait if you get there during peak brunch hours
  • Magda M.heart icon on user image
    Magda MilczarskaOctober 8, 2016
    French toast melts in your mouth! Delish. Mimosas are pretty good as well.
  • John D.heart icon on user image
    John DohertyDecember 21, 2014
    I had the pork hash, which was amazing. A good double cappuccino and egg nog french toast later, and I was really happy.
  • Josh M.heart icon on user image
    Josh MinznerJune 21, 2019
    Probably the best French toast I’ve ever had. You can get either 3 or 5 pieces. I found 3 to be plenty.
  • Blake S.heart icon on user image
    Blake SamicMay 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the crab cakes and sit under the sky light at the bar (or outside if weather permits).
  • Alice
    AliceJune 24, 2016
    The crab cake benedict and French toast was great. I was surprised the crab cake benedict didn't come with muffin bottoms
  • olivier P.heart icon on user image
    olivier PEYREOctober 13, 2017
    Best brunch in town. Try to sit outside. And share a fruit plate and tartan combo.
  • SF Weekly
    SF WeeklyApril 25, 2013
    During the week, this Mission hot spot serves up the fried egg sandwich on a poppy seed kaiser roll, but if you can make it through to the weekend, grab one at brunch instead. Read more
  • Ros H.
    Ros HodgekissNovember 16, 2012
    A classier date night can be found here. Get the wait staff to stumble you through the wine list, that's what they're there for.
  • The Feast
    The FeastJune 13, 2011
    Arrive before 9 A.M. on weekends and chuckle as the waiting brunch crowd stares enviously at your sake bloody mary, soft-scrambled eggs, and toasted banana bread. Read more
  • Sara W.
    Sara WJuly 15, 2010
    My husband and I love this restaurant so much we had our rehearsal dinner here. Brunch is incredible-love the doughnuts and bloody marys! Pasta with duck confit is my favorite.
  • Agatha Y.heart icon on user image
    Agatha YuAugust 27, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Get the scramble with cherry tomato, avocado and salsa if available. It is blissful!
  • Elizabeth A.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth AgnewAugust 12, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    This is my favorite brunch spot in SF. The fresh seasonal dishes never disappoint!
  • The Daily Sip
    The Daily SipJanuary 3, 2011
    A legendary SF brunch option. Dinner is tasty as well, and corkage runs you $20/bottle. The fries are not to be missed, but plan on sharing them--huge portion.
  • Ms H.
    Ms HeleneMay 26, 2018
    Detox bowl for the green tahini dressing $13. Huge cups of cappuccino $5
  • Sarahheart icon on user image
    SarahDecember 17, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Love their take on Southern food. They also do weekday brunch.
  • Ashley M.
    Ashley MorrisSeptember 10, 2016
    the food was GREAT! I loved sitting on the outside patio too!
  • Holger L.heart icon on user image
    Holger LüdorfMarch 30, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Dungeness Crab cakes with poached eggs...are you kidding me!?! So good!
  • Ed V.heart icon on user image
    Ed VincentAugust 18, 2021
    Once you get a table everything is fast and delicious.
  • Soojung L.heart icon on user image
    Soojung LeeJune 3, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Mimosa, morning bun, poached egg with crab cakes, and their staffs are amazing
  • Maya S.
    Maya ShanmugamMarch 7, 2016
    Awesome beignets, can't go wrong with anything involving eggs.
  • Yann B.heart icon on user image
    Yann B.May 4, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Favourite breakfast place. The English muffin is a must.
  • Marissa C.heart icon on user image
    Marissa CApril 8, 2018
    Great egg sandwich and outdoor seating
  • April L.heart icon on user image
    Such good brunch! Cool vibes and no wait for weekday brunch.
  • Jess M.
    Jess McCarterJuly 29, 2012
    Try the Flatbread W Summer Squash, Fennel & Caramelized Onions - #crunchy crust with super fresh veggies and fragrant herbs.
  • Ashley R.heart icon on user image
    Ashley RoseSeptember 2, 2018
    The homemade granola was the best I’ve ever had.
  • Vik T.
    Vik ThairaniJanuary 20, 2018
    Open till 3:00 pm on the weekend for brunch.
  • Vik T.
    Vik ThairaniJanuary 20, 2018
    Open till 3:00 pm on the weekend for brunch.
  • Vik T.
    Vik ThairaniJanuary 20, 2018
    Open till 3:00 pm on the weekend for brunch.
  • Stephanie L.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie LApril 6, 2013
    Put your name down and head over to Heath Ceramics for coffee and shopping while you wait
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