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Universal Cafe

(Now Closed)

New American Restaurant and Breakfast Spot$$$$

Mission District, San Francisco

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Universal Cafe

Has a stamp of approval from SF Weekly and 7x7 Magazine

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Stephanie LApril 6, 2013
Put your name down and head over to Heath Ceramics for coffee and shopping while you wait
Julie FredricksonNovember 7, 2012
California cuisine at its finest. Fresh, affordable and amazing service
Greg JanowiakApril 1, 2018
unlimited coffee while you wait
Vivian WangJuly 5, 2015
Solid brunch, get the beignets to start!
KarstenJanuary 25, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Flatbread pizza, arugula salad - best apple crisp of my life
Stephanie ChenFebruary 25, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Always get the plate of local fruit with toast fromage blac and honey.
Suzanne YadaJune 23, 2012
Best bacon I ever had was in the english muffin sandwich. Order anything with it in it.
Mamie RheingoldJuly 17, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Brunch on weekdays! Wednesday-Friday 11:30-2:15.
Ciarán LeeAugust 16, 2015
French toast is quality!
Vik ThairaniJanuary 20, 2018
Open till 3:00 pm on the weekend for brunch.
Vik ThairaniJanuary 20, 2018
Open till 3:00 pm on the weekend for brunch.
Vik ThairaniJanuary 20, 2018
Open till 3:00 pm on the weekend for brunch.
Jonathan VuDecember 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
First time? You can never go wrong with the soft scrambled eggs.
Shirley LiuAugust 19, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Whatever you get make sure to order a side of potatoes and the coffee cake!
Eric AuldMarch 28, 2013
Brunch on weekends, lunch menu's great too, but often a long wait.
Jason LeeJanuary 6, 2013
Doughnuts are delicious but surprisingly filling. You may want to share an order.
Jonathan ChuOctober 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Make sure u keep tabs on where you are on the list. They sometimes skip over names by accident.
cyn kAugust 17, 2011
best brunch in the country. try the fruit plate and the soft scrambled eggs.
Andres DouglasJuly 12, 2016
Some of the best french toast in the city
Daniel GrunebergDecember 21, 2013
The toasted banana bread is where it's at. For real.
John CollisonSeptember 9, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Expensive but delicious SF brunch. Be prepared to wait in line for half an hour.
Benjy WeinbergerAugust 21, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Everything is delicious, but if I had to single out one item it would be the banana bread.
Bobbie McLellanOctober 1, 2017
Eggs and brisket
Lily BelleApril 5, 2015
Sourdough egg sando was delicious
Racheal GannawaySeptember 5, 2010
Apple doughnuts. Biscuits and gravy are happening as well for brunch today!! Come by and get your brunch on!!
Team SlobbrAugust 25, 2015
Dog friendly, dog-friendly!
VickyNovember 16, 2016
Brunch 🙌🏼
Dan ShawDecember 20, 2014
The donuts are amazing!
Laura GApril 26, 2009
Been here 50+ times
You can't order wrong at Universal brunch. Standbys include the fruit plate, flatbread, banana bread, any egg dish...and of course, their seasonal bellini!
Monica DeckerNovember 22, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Bring a friend for brunch. One person order sweet, the other savory...share....think about it for days after. #flatbread
Loic LeMeurJuly 22, 2018
Best brunch in SF
Laura PAugust 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The little gems is a salad! Don't pass it by if you don't know the lingo
Charlotte CrawfordJune 22, 2013
Best coffee I've ever had at a restaurant.
Noah MichaelMarch 31, 2013
Try the Breakfast Sando... Best in Town!
Jessica ChanApril 10, 2012
banana bread and soft scrambled eggs. be prepared to wait!
Doc PopOctober 17, 2011
Try the Steak-Frites - My first time here. Loved the steakhole.
Javier RiccobonoSeptember 7, 2016
Chicken Sandwich, egg muffin, bignetes
Craig VillamorJanuary 24, 2016
Get the French toast.
timoni westApril 17, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Order the fruit plate if you get anything.
George McNamaraJuly 26, 2013
Get the fries
Jenna SJune 14, 2016
insanely good brunch!
Jacob GyllenstiernaAugust 25, 2012
The almond banana buttermilk shake is delicous!
Kelly 🍰May 20, 2012
Beignets are delicious. Coffee refills are generous. Flatbreads are mediocre.
susie opareApril 27, 2010
One of my fav eateries in SF, great vibe and fresh, organic delicious cooking
Kelvin TowDecember 21, 2013
They have great English muffins
Chloe CondonFebruary 19, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Hit or miss food options for lunch. Brunch is good though!
Philip SebastianJuly 12, 2014
Been here 5+ times
soft scrambled eggs + sm orange juice 👍
Jussi HäyhäJanuary 7, 2016
Free wi-fi
Cate HullJune 23, 2013
Go for the bacon and banana bread. Everything else was pretty ordinary.
Zak JMay 3, 2010
Spaghetti is amazing. I had it with artichoke, bacon and peas. Delicious.

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