We’d ferry over to Sausalito just for an alfresco afternoon of Bloody Marias (tequila blanco, kummel, sangrita, fresh lime chile salt). A spicy, new seasonal brunch menu includes ingredients fresh from CTC’s organic garden. Dig into black bean-sauce enchiladas and scrambled eggs with chorizo and pickled red onion.
Copita Tequileria y Comida, 739 Bridgeway, at Anchor Street (415-331-7400 or copitarestaurant.com).
The beloved, made-over (new chef/menu) Lower Haight spot isn’t for the faint of heart. Scarf Southern-style eggs Benedict (roast suckling pig, collards, spicy hollandaise) and the Cuban Reuben (grilled cheese on brioche with smoked ham, Gruyere, sauerkraut, and a fried egg).
Maven, 598 Haight Street, at Steiner Street (415-829-7982 or maven-sf.com).
Cap off your early a.m. beach stroll with a healthy bowl of yogurt, Nana Joes granola, and fresh fruit at the Outer Sunset standby. The fried egg open-faced sandwich and Dutch pancake (served in a cast-iron pan with seasonal toppings) are other choice picks.
Outerlands, 4001 Judah Street, at 45th Street (415-661-6140 or outerlandssf.com).
The neighborhood hotspot takes French toast up about ten notches: After soaking brioche in rosewater and bourbon custard pistachio chantilly, it’s pan fried, dusted with powdered sugar, and topped with strawberry-rhubarb compote. It’s literally the best thing since sliced bread.
Bluestem Brasserie, 1 Yerba Buena Lane, at Market Street (415-547-1111 or bluestembrasserie.com).
Pizza in the morning never goes out of style. This Oakland eatery serves pie that’s worth the trek (read: a secret recipe perfected in Italy). Continue the carb fest with granola and pastries.
Lungomare, 1 Broadway, at Jack London Square (510-444-7171 or lungomareoakland.com).
Louisiana native Justin Simoneaux’s morning menu is NOLA with a California twist. Hearty, hangover-curing dishes include fried eggs and cheddar grits, seafood po’boy with hushpuppies, and charbroiled oysters. Inspired libations (Bayou Cooler, NOLA-chelada) keep the party going.
Boxing Room, 399 Grove Street, at Gough Street (415-430-6590 or boxingroomsf.com).
You’re all too familiar with the Nob Hill sweet shop’s chocolate chip cookie. Its brunch, however, is uncharted territory. Save room for weekend-only savories like buttermilk biscuits with mushroom gravy and bacon-flecked Parmesan cheese oatmeal (think breakfast risotto).
Flour + Co., 1030 Hyde Street, between California and Pine Streets (415-992-7620 or flourandco.com).
Unsurprisingly, the Mission staple’s brunch goes well beyond the basics: inventive smørrebrøds, pickled vegetables, and mind-blowing breads. Wash it all down with candied beet mimosas.
Bar Tartine, 561 Valencia Street, at 16th Street (415-487-1600 or bartartine.com).
Owners Tony Ferrari and Jonathan Sutton take pride in bringing hometown flavor (Cincinnati and Lopez Island, respectively) to West Coast tables. Between Ferrari’s Goetta (a scrapple-like patty with oatmeal and ground pork, served with market greens and avocado) and eggs topped with Sutton’s Chicaoji sauce (goji berries, chipotle, cocoa nibs, cider vinegar), you’ll feel right at home.
Hillside Supper Club, 300 Precita Avenue, at Folsom Street (415-285-6005 or hillsidesupperclub.com).
Dishes both sweet (souffle pancakes, spiced French toast with bourbon syrup) and savory (go for the burger) taste all the better with views from San Francisco’s only heated poolside patio.
Chambers, 601 Eddy Street, at Larkin Street (415-829-2316 or chambers-sf.com).
Dig into dishes like chicken and a biscuit, huevos rancheros, or the Two Timer (ground beef and country ham on a bun) from the brunch menu. Wash it all down with a mimosa or Ramos gin fizz.
Hog & Rocks, 3431 19th Street, at San Carlos Street (415-550-8627 or hogandrocks.com).
Squeeze into this Mission fave for updated American classics, including pecan-crusted French toast, heirloom tomato omelets with feta, and a Bloody Maverick (a Bloody Mary with a house-made mix).
Maverick, 3316 17th Street, between Mission and Hoff Streets (415-863-3061 or sfmaverick.com).
Standard menu items (burgers and eggs) mingle with the sublime (bourbon French toast topped with strawberries, turkey sausage hash, and house-made granola) at the relaxing Outer Mission outpost.
Slow Club, 2501 Mariposa Street, at Hampshire Street (415-241-9390 or slowclub.com).
Pomelo’s globally inspired brunch menu takes you on a journey around the globe — each dish is named for a destination (think: Cork and Monte Cristo).
Pomelo, 1793 Church Street, between Day and 30th Streets (415-285-2257 or pomelosf.com).
Specialty champagne cocktails and a take on standard brunch fare (rum-soaked challah French toast, seasonal frittatas, and biscuits and gravy) make brunch in the park a fine affair.
Presidio Social Club, 563 Ruger Street, The Presidio (415-885-1888 or presidiosocialclub.com).
Get your brunch on seven days a week at the Mission gem serving local, organic New American food. Get there early or prepare to bear the line (it’s worth it).
Mission Beach Cafe, 198 Guerrero Street, at 14th Street (415-861-0198 or missionbeachcafesf.com).
Give in to temptation and try the buckwheat pancakes, fried egg sandwiches, and breakfast bread pudding at the Dogpatch dining gem.
Serpentine, 2495 3rd Street, at 22nd Street (415-252-2000 or serpentinesf.com).
Marina gastro-tavern The Tipsy Pig serves midday fare (eggs, burgers, and salads) washed down with cocktails such as Tipsy Tea (an alcoholic Arnold Palmer) and a liqueur-spiked root beer float.
The Tipsy Pig, 2231 Chestnut Street, at Pierce Street (415-292-2300 or thetipsypigsf.com).
Though you may have started here the night before, don’t hesitate to return the next morning. Reminisce with the aptly named Sparkly Wallbanger (herbed liqueur, orange juice, sparkling wine) and custard French toast with Jonathan apples and maple butter.
Nopa, 560 Divisadero Street, at Hayes Street (415-864-8643 or nopasf.com).
Italian-inspired dishes, such as an open-faced panino with egg, fontina, and heirloom tomato, are made from local meats and cheeses and complemented by affogato (an espresso-based treat topped with gelato) for dessert.
Uva Enoteca, 568 Haight Street, between Fillmore and Steiner Streets (415-829-2024 or uvaenoteca.com).
With separate morning (pancakes and eggs) and afternoon (salads and burgers) brunch offerings, The Republic has something for everyone. It also has an 82-inch flat-screen if you’d like to catch a game.
The Republic, 3213 Scott Street, at Lombard Street (415-817-1337 or republicsf.com).
This massive resto slash bar, outfitted with an 8,000-square-foot rooftop, serves alfresco cocktails and a frequently changing menu that includes pizzas, ribs, and salads.
Jones, 620 Jones Street, between Colin Place and Geary Street (415-496-6858 or 620-jones.com).
The buzz-heavy Jackson Square resto’s Saturday brunch dishes buttermilk waffles with quince compote and bacon, duck confit hash with baked eggs, and boozy libations, like the award-winning Bloody Mary spiked with balsamic and pepper.
Cotogna, 490 Pacific Avenue, at Montgomery Street (415-775-8508 or cotognasf.com).
This neighborhood bar knows how to pour it on. Wash down Romolo’s Yo-Mama-style burger with a Tom, John, George, or Bjorn Collins. Or try the Nutella aebelskiver with a Hemmingway daiquiri (white rum, maraschino, lime, and grapefruit).
15 Romolo, 15 Romolo Place, between Fresno Street and Broadway (415-398-1359 or 15romolo.com).
Snag an outdoor table at the European-style bar and restaurant for a weekend brunch of Irish potato pancakes topped with Irish bacon or sausage, crab cakes, blueberries, or salmon.
The Liberties, 998 Guerrero Street, at 22nd Street (415-282-6789 or theliberties.com).
Chef Tanya Holland likens brunch to a religious experience. The masses line up outside her famed Oakland restaurant for divine Southern grub (shrimp and grits, buttermilk fried chicken and cornmeal waffles, cheese grits with poached eggs).
Brown Sugar Kitchen, 2534 Mandela Parkway, at 26th and Campbell Streets, Oakland (510-839-7685 or brownsugarkitchen.com).
Kick back in the Valencia outpost’s recently renovated dining room for DJ tunes and Spice Route cocktails. Sample the watermelon and paneer salad as you sip a Kharbooza, made with Dosa Blade Gin (from curry leaves), cantaloupe juice, riesling reduction, lemon, and ginger beer.
Dosa, 995 Valencia Street, between Liberty and 21st Streets (415-642-3672 or dosasf.com).
Step dance your way to The Phoenix’s famous brunch. Order an Irish breakfast (sausage, Irish bacon, pudding, baked beans, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, and potatoes) or a basic omelet.
The Phoenix, 811 Valencia Street, between 19th and 20th Streets (415-695-1811 or phoenixirishbar.com).
Put your hands together for a musical (live jazz on Sundays), all-you-can-eat buffet with bottomless mimosas and the restaurant’s famous fried chicken.
Farmer Brown, 25 Mason Street, at Mason Street (415-409-3276 or farmerbrownsf.com).
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