San Francisco: Eat
Breakfast
Stacks
Website: Stacks
Price: $$
Location: Hayes Valley, 501 Hayes Street
Wait Times: go early, when it opens, or you'll wait
Menu: Solid American breakfast, the kids' menu is solid, particularly if you are a fan of 'Mickey Mouse" pancakes. And let it be known, this is the first place in NINE YEARS, I've had a waiter say out loud, "I really like kids", in a genuine, non creepy way.
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La Boulangerie
Website: La Boulangerie
Price: $
Location: Hayes Valley, but they are everywhere
Wait Times: Sometimes a line forms at it is counter service.
Menu: Great french cafe food for a great price. My kids love the sandwiches and pastries. We often buy items to go as they pack well.
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Toast
Website: Toast Eatery
Price: $$
Location: Noe Valley, 3991 24th Street
Wait Times: go early or you will wait
Menu: A solid traditional American breakfast and efficient service.
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Lunch
La Boulangerie
Website: La Boulangerie
Price: $
Location: Hayes Valley, 500 Hayes (but also Noe Valley, Cole Valley, Cow Hollow, Pine, FIDI,
Wait Times: counter service, sometimes a line but it moves quickly
Menu: Great french cafe food for a great price. My kids love the sandwiches and pastries.
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Paxti's Pizza
Website: Paxti's Pizza
Price: $
Location: 511 Hayes
Wait Times: none if you go early or get delivery
Menu: The crust of this deep dish pizza is dreamy AND they have lactose free cheese!
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El Farolito
Website: El Farolito
Price: $
Location: 2779 Mission
Wait Times: not long
Menu: Really good mission burritos. As in classic, really good, mission burritos.
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Bi-Rite (take out)
Website: Bi-Rite
Price: $$
Location: 550 Divisadero Street
Wait Times: grocery store
Menu: A gourmet grocery that sells great bread, hummus, cold cuts and fruit. You'll be shocked what you spend but you'll be happy with the meal.
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El Matate
Website: El Matate
Price: $
Location: 2406 Bryant Street
Wait Times: Not long
Menu: Yummy Cal-Mex with fresh salsa and friendly service. One reason why we like this place is there is lots of room to sit down. Counter service.
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Urban Putt
Website: Urban Putt
Price: $$
Location: 1096 S. Van Ness Street
Wait Times:
Menu: Play indoor mini golf inside a renovated Victorian and the food is surprisingly good.
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Dinner
Supenkuche
Website:
Price: $$
Location:
Wait Times:
Menu: Really yummy German food. My kids love the potato pancakes, apple sauce and sausage. No exclusive kids' menu
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Paxti's Pizza
Website: Paxti's Pizza
Price: $
Location: 511 Hayes
Wait Times: none if you go early or get delivery
Menu: The crust of this deep dish pizza is dreamy AND they have lactose free cheese!
Burma SuperStar
Website: Burma SuperStar
Price: $
Location: 309 Clement Street
Wait Times: Always a bit of a wait-expect 30 minutes around average
Menu: This menu is dreamy-the coconut rice, the flaky crust of the burmese samusas, shan noodles (a bit spicy) and sweet and tangy sesame noodles. So good!
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New Eritrea
Website: New Eritrea
Price: $$
Location: 907 Irving Street
Wait Times: Never!
Menu: We love the food here served on a big platter-family style. It's really good and the service is friendly.
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Foreign Cinema (has a kids' menu!)
Website: Foreign Cinema
Price: $$$
Location: 2534 Mission Street
Wait Times: Make a reservation
Menu: Not sure where to start, the menu is vast, changes frequently and is divine. One of the best meals I've ever had in San Francisco with a beautiful patio. Check the film list first to make sure it is kid friendly.
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Yank Sing
Website: Yank Sing
Price: $$$
Location: 49 Stevenson and now at 101 Spear Street
Wait Times: 10-15 minutes, larger parties, make a reservation
Menu: The pork dumplings are dreamy. While I'm not the most adventurous eater, Yank Sing makes my dim sum heart sing.
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