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French Toast & Waffles

21 brunch spots, listed.Suggest a restaurant

21 brunch spots, listed.Suggest a restaurant

21 brunch spots
  1. 1 AbacaEnsaymada French toast with hollandaise and caviar🏆 👶🏻 Russian HillSan Francisco Book on OpenTable

    A Filipino-influenced Russian Hill spot serving ensaymada French toast topped with hollandaise, bacon and caviar, per Infatuation.

    Recognitions
    2026 Michelin Recommended
    2026 OAD Casual N. America Recommended

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026

  2. 2 AzizaQuivering custardy French toast on weekends🏆 👶🏻 Outer RichmondSan Francisco Book on OpenTable

    Eater highlights a quivering square of custardy French toast on the weekend menu at this Moroccan-Californian restaurant.

    Recognitions
    2026 Michelin Recommended
    2026 SF Chronicle Top 100 #39

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026

  3. 3 Foreign CinemaSunny courtyard brunch with French toast🏆 👶🏻 MissionSan Francisco Book on OpenTable

    Infatuation says the sunshine, the French toast and Bloody Marys make this Mission restaurant a brunch spot to keep in your back pocket.

    Recognitions
    2026 James Beard Semifinalist, Outstanding Restaurant

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026

  4. 4 PlowBrunch hot spot, everyone orders the French toast🏆 👶🏻 Potrero HillSan Francisco Book on Website

    Infatuation says everyone at this Potrero Hill brunch spot is there for the French toast, fried egg sandwiches and scrambles with crispy potatoes.

    Recognitions
    2026 OAD Cheap Eats N. America Recommended

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026

  5. 5 Grand Lake KitchenSweet and savory French toast, all-day brunch🛵 👶🏻 OaklandEast Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash

    The most popular brunch spot near Lake Merritt per Eater, with sweet and savory French toast all day; Infatuation likes the slightly tangy sourdough French toast and pork belly hash. A separate branch from the Noe Valley row.

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026

  6. 6 Kitchen StoryDeep-fried mascarpone-filled French toast, honey butter🛵 👶🏻 RockridgeEast Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash

    An Oakland brunch spot on College Ave where Infatuation points to deep-fried, mascarpone-filled French toast with honey butter; Eater adds Korean fried chicken and waffles. Separate from the closed SF Kitchen Story.

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026

  7. 7 Ole's Waffle ShopNearly 100-year-old diner, waffles and pancakes👶🏻 AlamedaEast Bay Call (510) 522-8108

    A nearly 100-year-old Alameda diner on KQED's 2016 waffle list; the Chronicle's 2026 diners guide says thin crispy waffles, fluffy hotcakes and challah French toast.

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026

  8. 8 Sequoia DinerSpectacular waffles and biscuits at a chic diner🛵 👶🏻 Laurel DistrictEast Bay Order onlineOrder on DoorDash

    A chic Laurel District diner; Eater says the waffles and biscuits are spectacular, and Infatuation lists it among Oakland's best brunch spots.

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026

  9. 9 Bon DรฉlireCustardy pain perdu at Sunday brunch💰 👶🏻 EmbarcaderoSan Francisco Book on OpenTable

    A Parisian-style Embarcadero restaurant on Pier 3 whose Sunday brunch, per the Chronicle's 2025 brunch guide, serves gooey omelets and custardy pain perdu.

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026

  10. 10 Early To RiseFrench toast with fruit, crunch, syrup and cream👶🏻 NoPaSan Francisco Book on OpenTable

    A NoPa all-scratch brunch spot where the Chronicle's 2025 brunch guide points to the French toast, topped with seasonal fruit, something crunchy, syrupy and creamy, plus a doughnut of the day.

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026

  11. 11 El Mil AmoresConcha French toast on the CDMX plate👶🏻 MissionSan Francisco Call (415) 866-4121

    A Mission restaurant whose CDMX plate pairs chilaquiles and soft scrambled eggs with pillowy concha French toast, per Infatuation.

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026

  12. 12 Grand Lake KitchenSavory French toast with porcini batter and mushrooms🛵 👶🏻 Noe ValleySan Francisco Book on OpenTableOrder on DoorDash

    Eater says to branch out at the Noe Valley branch and try savory French toast made with a porcini batter and wild mushrooms.

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026

  13. 13 Little Gem Belgian WafflesBelgian waffles with Nutella and strawberries🛵 🚚 👶🏻 BerkeleyEast Bay Order onlineOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats

    A Berkeley spot among KQED's five favorite waffle places (2016), known for Belgian waffles with toppings like Nutella and strawberries.

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026

  14. 14 Mason DinerBelgian waffles with freshly whipped cream🛵 👶🏻 Union SquareSan Francisco Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash

    A 1994 diner (also Cafe Mason) where, the Chronicle says, patrons come for Belgian waffles with freshly whipped cream.

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026

  15. 15 Montclair Egg Shop50-year Oakland diner, French toast with apricot jam🛵 👶🏻 MontclairEast Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash

    A cottage diner open for over 50 years; Infatuation says its French toast is even better slathered in the house apricot jam, alongside scrambles and Benedicts.

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026

  16. 16 Piccino PresidioSourdough French toast with caramelized apple👶🏻 PresidioSan Francisco Book on Resy

    Eater says French toast is always a wonderful option here, made with sourdough and topped with caramelized apple.

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026

  17. 17 Piglet & CoMilk bread French toast with strawberries and boba🛵 👶🏻 MissionSan Francisco Book on OpenTableOrder on DoorDash

    A Mission brunch spot Infatuation praises for milk bread French toast with strawberries and a scoop of boba, plus breakfast burgers.

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026

  18. 18 PortalChallah French toast on a waterfront patio🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Jack London SquareEast Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats

    A Jack London Square spot with big picnic tables and a bar over the water; Infatuation pairs a pitcher of cranberry mimosa with a forkful of its challah French toast.

    Last reviewed: Nov 7, 2026

  19. 19 SideboardFrench toast at a Danville brunch spot👶🏻 DanvilleEast Bay Book on Website

    The Chronicle's 2023 top brunch map features French toast at Sideboard in Danville.

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026

  20. 20 Smoke Soul KitchenChicken and waffles beside shrimp and grits👶🏻 BayviewSan Francisco Order online

    A Bayview soul food spot where, beyond the caramelized shrimp and grits, Infatuation says the chicken and waffles are also great.

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026

  21. 21 The Front PorchSouthern chicken and waffles on the Bernal border🛵 👶🏻 MissionSan Francisco Order onlineOrder on DoorDash

    A Southern spot on the Mission and Bernal Heights border serving chicken and waffles, chicken fried steak and beignets, per Infatuation.

    Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026