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Kate's Kitchen

Kate's Kitchen

Breakfast Spot, American Restaurant, and Diner$$$$
Lower Haight, San Francisco
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    Samantha S.
    "Both their cornmeal buttermilk pancakes and biscuits are awesome."(5 Tips)
    Ted G.
    "Try the bacon cheddar pancake - delicious"(3 Tips)
    Richard W.
    "Lauren's special is by far the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had"(3 Tips)
    Julia Q.
    "Get a side of homemade sausage gravy with anything and everything"(3 Tips)
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  • Ben D.
    Ben DruckerMarch 28, 2015
    They have a bunch of gluten free items, including pancakes and biscuits. It's not listed on the menu and there's a small surcharge, but the portions are big. Cash only!
  • jonathan g.
    jonathan gettingerJune 17, 2012
    Gluten free offerings. Start your day with the cornmeal buttermilk pancakes with bacon and cheddar cheese. Don't miss a side of their house made rosemary lamb sausage.
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    A FJanuary 14, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Big Guy's Breakfast. Get all sausage (it's homemade), skip the bacon. Substitute blueberry pancakes (or any other special pancakes). Put poached eggs on the sausage. YUM. Great price and so much food.
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    Julia QiuJune 10, 2015
    Get a side of homemade sausage gravy with anything and everything
  • Evgeniy D.heart icon on user image
    Evgeniy DankovtsevJanuary 25, 2015
    Everything is tasty here. Homey feeling. Coffee is great. This is one of the best spots in the neighborhood for a breakfast
  • Daniela V.heart icon on user image
    Daniela VélezMay 9, 2016
    Really good breakfast menu, specially the eggs (omelet style) and the french toasts
  • Christina C.
    Christina C.H.September 20, 2012
    The interior of Kate's Kitchen is cozy & feel like in a country home.. Surrounded the area is neighbourhood, different from City Breakfast joint.
  • Alan H.
    Alan HDecember 8, 2012
    Amazing and one-of-a-kind corned beef hash! It has carrots, celery, onion, and eggs (along with the usual potatoes). Will definitely be back!
  • Jennifer D.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer DarwinMarch 8, 2019
    The meatloaf sandwich is the perfect comfort food!! They have great home style cooking and friendly staff!
  • Ali A.heart icon on user image
    Ali AndersonDecember 9, 2013
    Order the veggie scramble (butternut squash = awesome!); French toast orgy is appropriately named (and worthy of a photo); Texas fries also awesome.
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    Avadhut PhatarpekarApril 6, 2015
    Go on a friday. Every friday, Sons of the Beach, a local jazz band, plays live music. Goes down easy with the lovely food.
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    NickJuly 8, 2015
    Defines hearty breakfast. Get the bacon cheddar cornmeal pancake and the hash.
  • Jenny J.heart icon on user image
    Jenny JMay 28, 2017
    My go-to breakfast place (mostly because I live real close). Get there before 10 to not end up in line.
  • Alex Y.heart icon on user image
    Alex YuleDecember 19, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    Mindys hash browns and the veg scramble for days. Biscuits have gone downhill but still the best in the hood
  • Lisa R.heart icon on user image
    Lisa RaphaelMay 27, 2019
    Really inventive specials, great neighborhood spot, go during the week to avoid the lines
  • David B.heart icon on user image
    David BreitenbuecherJanuary 10, 2016
    Try the (homemade) blueberry jam, it's unbelievably good...probably the best I've ever had
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    Hannes ☕April 27, 2016
    Enormous breakfast portions. Get the flannel hash!
  • Fiona A.
    Fiona AdamsMarch 16, 2013
    gluten-free pancakes in any of their pancake flavors! bacon/cheddar, strawberry/banana/granola... etc! amazing!
  • Samantha S.
    Samantha SmithJune 15, 2013
    Both their cornmeal buttermilk pancakes and biscuits are awesome.
  • Christian B.heart icon on user image
    Christian BakerApril 5, 2016
    Never had a bad meal here. Only put your name on the list once your full party has arrived!!
  • Graham G.heart icon on user image
    Graham GeiselmanFebruary 8, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Great spot for brunch. Not a lot of cocktail options but the food is excellent.
  • Coralie S.heart icon on user image
    Coralie SabinJuly 23, 2015
    Cute place, Lauren's special was just a burger, nothing special. Will go again for the pancakes and French toasts.
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    saniulAugust 24, 2014
    Had Big Guy's Breakfast: eggs, bacon and fries were great. The pancakes and the sausage - not so great.
  • Dom
    DomNovember 2, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Sit at the bar (4 seats available without putting your name in) for a view of the kitchen.
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    CarlosJanuary 16, 2016
    They have dinner too. Good fried chicken.
  • Kendal C.heart icon on user image
    Kendal CockrelAugust 10, 2018
    Biscuits and gravy weren’t that good, sadly. But the staff is nice and the inside is very cozy.
  • Kim
    KimJanuary 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The orang French toast is very large and very tasty!
  • Rachel S.heart icon on user image
    Rachel SánchezJuly 24, 2016
    I get the veggie special omelet. Always different, always good!
  • Christina C.
    Christina C.H.September 20, 2012
    The coffee is full bodied and yummy... Really tasty after you add milk & sugar.
  • Andrew K.
    Andrew KoOctober 1, 2013
    New England Flannel Hash with biscuit.. then, get yourself a side of gravy!
  • Omer Z.heart icon on user image
    Omer ZachDecember 25, 2014
    Try The Smiling Cow for something healthy.
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    Steven GrimmSeptember 8, 2017
    The specials board usually has the best items.
  • Meredith S.
    Meredith SantiagoAugust 3, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The cornmeal buttermilk pancakes are the best in San Francisco. Try them with strawberries and lemon curd.
  • Sean H.heart icon on user image
    Sean HowellDecember 19, 2018
    Takes credit cards no problem.
  • Brady O.heart icon on user image
    Brady O'ConnellOctober 16, 2017
    Veggie scramble with a biscuit with veggie gravy
  • Minjae L.heart icon on user image
    Minjae LeeJuly 11, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Mindy hash browns are great.
  • shikes b.
    shikes barberoSeptember 8, 2013
    yummy cornbread pancakes!! better than mama's!!! must try!
  • Shimon T.heart icon on user image
    Shimon ToltsJanuary 2, 2020
    Good Gluten free options. Big portions
  • Robbin C.heart icon on user image
    Robbin CenijnMay 5, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    French Toast Orgy is the way to go
  • Kian L.heart icon on user image
    Kian LaviMay 16, 2017
    Didn't know this existed for far too long, get the corned beef hash and some hush puppies
  • Daveheart icon on user image
    DaveMarch 6, 2016
    The corned beef hash is something special
  • Carlosheart icon on user image
    CarlosNovember 8, 2014
    Homemade sausages are amazing.
  • Harold L.
    Harold LissDecember 9, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Bacon cheddar cornmeal buttermilk pancakes. You are welcome.
  • Eric N.
    Eric NotrickOctober 12, 2014
    The loveliest freshberry juice w/o alcohol, evah.
  • Mei L.
    Mei LinOctober 1, 2012
    The veggie wrap and carrot juice are delicious
  • Jessica T.heart icon on user image
    Jessica TaylorJanuary 17, 2016
    A weird vibe for dinner. Huge portions, but no one in the place. Much better for breakfast.
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    meganMarch 11, 2016
    Get the hash browns!
  • Max H.
    Max HeilbronApril 3, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    :: The cornmeal pancakes are stunning. But they will skimp you on syrup, so ask for extra.
  • Tom L.heart icon on user image
    Tom LieberNovember 25, 2016
    The french toast is good
  • Harley C.
    Harley CooperJanuary 28, 2011
    Their homemade sausage is amazing. Definitely worth a try. The bacon, not so much.
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