Pat's Cafe

Pat’s Cafe is on Taylor Street, where the cable car turns back towards Union Square. Its small, eclectic dining room serves American breakfast and lunch, with omelettes, eggs, pancakes, waffles, sandwiches and weekend brunch plates. You can sit down for a proper meal instead of carrying food along the street, and dishes are cooked to order; for an early start, the opening time makes it possible to eat before visiting Coit Tower or the waterfront.

On Tripadvisor, returning breakfast guests often mention the generous portions, coffee and welcome; other recent accounts warn that service can slow down when the dining room fills. The official menu includes classic breakfast and brunch choices, plus vegetarian dishes and gluten-free options. This is not a buffet or a fast-food stop: its value is a complete plate and a seat, while the final bill depends on extras and drinks.

The address is 2330 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; the phone number is (415) 776-8735. It opens daily from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with brunch on Saturdays and Sundays; indoor and outdoor tables are available, and ramps can be provided on request. The Mason–Taylor cable-car turnaround is nearby, and Washington Square is within walking distance. Weekend mornings can bring a wait, so arrive early if you have a timed tour or museum visit.