San Francisco is already a phenomenal city for amazing brunch, and so when Easter comes around, you can already guarantee these restaurants will go above and beyond to provide a memorable dining experience. Whether you are celebrating the spring holiday with friends or family, definitely don't skip on checking out these vibrant destinations adored for their diverse charmingly cute ambiences perfect for any age and craving.
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398 Hayes St / (415) 551-1590 / Website
Absinthe is the ultimate French escape in Hayes Valley. Elegant, swanky, and refined with a precise appreciation for classic French aesthetics, this is a chic option for an upscale European brunch of Quiche Lorraine, Pain Perdu French Toast, Onion Soup Gratinèe, and even Tsar Nicoulai Caviar on fluffly Yukon Gold Blinis.
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1050 Valencia St / (415) 757-0889 / Website
Alnico in the Mission is a beloved destination for the most creative Filipino brunch. Elevating traditional cultural fare, this bright and breezy hotspot modernly reinvents Filipino comfort classics such as their Vegan Tofu Sisig, Pork Adobo Chilaquiles, and their ever-popular, highly-Instagrammable Ube Hotcakes. This is a whimsical homestyle favorite that will truly take care of you.
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1401 18th St / (415) 655-9542 / Website
Atop Potrero Hill is Chez Maman East, a lovely French bistro that is an essential cornerstone business to the sunny neighborhood. Cozy, inviting, and relaxed, grab a seat outside under their cute awning to enjoy a Parisian ambience with even more divine cultural food, all in generous servings.
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1434 18th St / (415) 926-8645 / Website
Also on Potrero's brunch corridor is Cracked and Battered, a delightful family-run beacon for the best fried chicken, fluffy waffles, and more, all halal. With their spacious patio, high ceilings, and wide window, their roomy restaurant still feels snug and intimate, providing the perfect pleasant atmosphere with incredibly fast service so that you can satisfyingly crunch on their crisp chicken without ever waiting for too long.
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558 Castro St / (415) 590-2404 / Website
Talk about cute and magical! Fable is Castro's gorgeous garden escape that is vividly lush with foliage to transport you into a flowery oasis complete with equally magnificent brunch. Their Sweet Baguette French Toast, Fried Egg Sandwich, and Steak Eggs Benedict are the standouts here, elevated even further with their fruity cocktail offerings like their refreshing Kumquat Margarita or Mango Day Dream Punch for an awe-inspiring storybook brunch.
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2 Montgomery St / Website
Another palatial setting to have a dazzling start to your day is within the Garden Court in the heart of downtown. Exuding elite Bridgerton vibes, you will effortlessly feel like royalty while dining and taking pictures at this opulent golden atrium, and bonus points if you complete the experience by finding a regal outfit to wear to here as well.
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701 Union St / (415) 872-7023 / Website
Hilda and Jesse cleverly sophisticates the classic diner feel by offering a colorfully artistic space that is just adorable from any seat in their cozy North Beach interior. With oustanding precision and a keen reverence for fresh seasonality, their inventive brunch tasting menu will delight, intrigue, and edify you on the delicate qualities of their transformed produce. A beverage pairing is optional with it, or you can also have your mindblown in this cute landmark with their Rolled Latvian Pancake or their fun Pancakes Wothout Boundaries.
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2032 Union St / (415) 749-9959 / Website
For those looking to sail to the tropics for a resort-style brunch, Palm House in the Marina completely immerses you into a playfully decorated island getaway with their authentically-inspired cultural menu and drinks. The whiskey and yuzu-forward Maiden Voyage or Yacht Club with pineapple are fitting cocktail options, while their Banana Bread French Toast or comprehensively nourishing Island Breakfast complete the breezy tropical experience.'
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1911 Fillmore St / (415) 771-7779 / Website
If you can't make it to brunch, no worries! Simply enjoy sleeping in then leisurely heading to the sunny Fillmore neighborhood for SQPR's Easter tasting menu lunch, which involves a $68 four-course meal with an optional additional $45 wine pairing. Anticipate a Toma Cheese and Filo ‘Torta’ with Peas and Carrots, Housemade Focaccia with Herb Butter, and a Maple Panna Cotta with perfectly Spiced Shortbread for dessert at this posh favorite.
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1100 Market St / (628) 895-2040 / Website
For a refined brunch buffet within an even more elegant and sophisticated artistic space, head to the Proper Hotel's Villon. This is a radiant and refined lounge that is serving up stations for lamb leg carving, personalized omelettes, an irresistible variety of sweet pastries, and so much more. This is a fantastic place to also imbibe classic cocktails, which their expansive drinks menu proudly handcrafts with inventive touches.
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2172 Market St / (415) 946-3005 / Website
Located near the Swedish American Hall, the Wooden Spoon is the cutest homestyle lodge that serves genuine Swedish fare along with other brunch essentials. With eclectic decor and clean, minimalist furniture, this is a perfect blend of old-school and contemporary, as evident in their Huevos Divorciados, Swedish Society Pancakes, and Vegan Chorizo.
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941 Cole St / (415) 564-5332 / Website
Zazie is quintessential Cole Valley, for their cozy bistro interior, along with their positive service, makes you feel right at home. They offer an expansive menu with many different must-try benedicts, eggs, and pancakes with seasonal fruit. Their warm wooden architecture radiates on sunny days, and is just a quick stroll to Haight Ashbury if you need another idea to do with your group after.
No matter what cuisine or atmosphere you are desiring for Easter Brunch, this specific selection of delightfully premier restaurants will all invite you in for genial conviviality and leave you with a heartwarming experience!
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