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We've compiled the best of the best in SoMa, Mission Bay, and Dogpatch - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Many avid San Francisco diners trek to the southeast part of the city for what are often considered the city's premier breakfast sandwiches. The eight different offerings are available all-day and arrive warm on griddled brioche buns with cage-free eggs (except the vegan, gluten-free version). Burgers and a few nonbreakfast sandwiches and salads round out the menu.
Hearty American bistro fare and hip design draw crowds to this neighborhood favorite that's ambitious enough to be a citywide draw. The menu boasts one of the city's best burgers, and the dining room gleams with white penny-tile floors and marble countertops. Weekend brunch is always a draw for candied bacon and Parmesan gougères (cheese pastries). The weekday lunch-only crispy fried chicken sandwich deserves to be in the city's sandwich hall of fame. Avoid the crowds and order a burger at the bar.
This waterfront, outdoor gathering place brings diners from all over town for sunny day brunches and a beachy-bohemian Key West vibe. This is San Francisco's definitive destination for leisurely daytime eating and drinking—always slinging beers, burgers, and fish tacos to guests fighting hangovers or just relaxing after a busy day of work.
