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Party Earth Review Maybe there was a typo, because considering the lines outside Mission Beach Café every weekend, owners probably should’ve called it “Mission Brunch Café.” An instant hit since first... ... read full review
198 Guerrero Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
BART: 16th Street Mission
415-861-0198
M–Th 7am–10pm, F 7am–11pm, Sa 9am–11pm, Su 9am–3:30pm
Kitchen open M–Sa 9am–2:30pm and 5:30pm–close, Su 9am–3:30pm
Mission, San Francisco –
Maybe there was a typo, because considering the lines outside Mission Beach Café every weekend, owners probably should’ve called it “Mission Brunch Café.”
An instant hit since first opening in 2007, the venue features an upscale and minimal-mod interior that sets it apart from the grungier neighborhood cafés that dominate the area, while the seasonal menu features a host of delectable takes on traditional brunch favorites – served daily – like short rib and sweet potato-apple hash, wild mushroom Benedict, and pancakes lathered in vanilla crème and bourbon syrup.
Midweek is definitely a better time to enjoy the food without much wait, as there’s usually an open table amid the rows of velvety gray high-backs that account for most of the seating, where a mix of hipster foodies, fashionable couples, and trendy ladies can always be found.
Dinner can also be a relaxed and romantic affair, thanks to warm candlelight and a nice selection of California-only wines – to say nothing of the lamb shanks, filet mignon, and homemade pappardelle – while the expanded brunch menu on weekends can translate into a forty-minute delay for groups hoping to enjoy lavender-infused French toast with their mimosas.
After a meal, anyone with room to spare can waddle over to the pastry display at Mission Beach Café, where whole pies and cakes seduce the sugary soul, even if it means swimming to Alcatraz to burn them off afterward.
Hipster foodies, creative young professionals, fashionable groups of ladies, trendy families, smart couples, people who tend to take lots of photos of their food with their iPhones, mid-20s to 40s+.
Ambient soft alternative/rock that never intrudes on conversation.
Full menu of fresh, local, seasonal, and organic New American cuisine including daily brunch fare like pancakes, huevos rancheros, and eggs Benedict, dinner options like seasonal soups, steaks, burgers, and fresh pasta, and several fresh pies and cakes for dessert. Expanded brunch menu on weekends.
Soups and appetizers $5–$14, brunch and lunch menu $8–$16, entrées $13.50–$28, desserts $2–$7, whole pies and cakes $30–$38.
Beer $5–$9, wine $7–$11/glass or $34–$75/bottle, mimosas $7–$12.
Casual to trendy: t-shirts, jeans, sweaters, hoodies, flannel, sports coats, button-downs, summer dresses, slinky tops, cute skirts.
Weekdays to sample the menu with less of a scene, or weekends for the expanded brunch and a guaranteed crowd.
The Monk’s Kettle (3141 16th Street) is another popular Mission hotspot that places its emphasis squarely on a mammoth beer list and a seasonal menu of bar snacks and locally sourced dishes that all come with beer-pairing recommendations.
Mission Beach Café User Reviews