Zazie

Absolutely solid brunch… and my first in SF ever (visiting from New York). Beautiful, cozy and bright establishment in a nice neighborhood with a fun, unique menu (including challah french toast and gingerbread pancakes with powdered sugar… hell…yes…)
Everything is fresh and full of healthy flavor… not the greasy «I’m going to regret this later» type. Absolutely check Zazie out. I will be back.

There were no wait on a Wednesday afternoon which was a plus. I’ve been meaning to try this place and had high expectations for this place after reading the reviews. But my smoked salmon aka St. Trop Benedict didn’t really wow me… It was good at best and wasn’t as flavorful as I thought it would be. I only had 1 egg with a side of potatoes and that was already $ 16. Seems pricey to me even though they do not take tip. I only chose that since it seems to be a customer favorite and I’m a big fan of egg benedicts. My friend had the Tahiti French Toast ($ 16) and he really liked that dish. I tried it and it was pretty sweet and the texture was nice.
What I was really impressed with was the service! The waiters are really genuine people and kind. They always smile and they check up on you periodically. Anyway, just because I love the customer service, I will come back in the future to try other dishes and hopefully find the one that’ll mesmerize my tastebuds!

Absolute must visit for brunch! I had the French Toast Tahiti with roasted bananas and walnuts. It was sweet, rich and incredible. My wife got a side of French toast with home fries. They pay their employees a living wage. Feels like a French café!

This one star does not represent the food or the restaurant as a whole. It is for the server, Aidan, who gave us very bad service.
Honestly, he totally ignored us but was charismatically servicing other tables. It felt like racial profiling. We were the Chinese table. My dad has a heavy accent. And my brother and I look younger than our age. He gave us no attention. But he was really talking it up with the other tables.
He was very good at using his personality to cover up his poor service. We overheard the table next to us complaining about him as well.
Besides his energy, his lack of attentiveness was very apparent. He forgot a dish in our order. We sat with empty plates on our table for about 15 minutes. We never saw him during our main course. When he did have the plates cleared, I asked for a box to take home my leftovers. I watched him walk to another table, where he was laughing and talking and schmoozing it up. We sat at our empty table with a single plate of leftovers for another 10 mins. Then he brings the box over… No apology, just dropped the box off.
When we paid our bill, we left two cards but he came back with the entire bill on charged on one card AND the other card was missing. This says that he saw the two cards but carelessly only charged and only returned one of them. We had to go to him and seek out the other card.
I will definitely go back again. I love the food. I love the ambiance. It’s very French and welcoming. Another plus is that the tip is included in he price on the menu. However, this makes it easy for careless servers to work at a lower standard. I will not go back if I am being served like this again.
The host was very good at his job and kept us in the know about the status of our table. And the other waitress was very warm and gave us a lovely good bye.

Our party of 4 got to Zazie’s at 930am and there was an hour wait. The location gave us the chance to grab coffee next door, make a quick stop at Twin Peaks and make it back in perfect time!
We started with the blackberry sorbet mimosas refreshing, fruity and so perfect to get a bottle to share! THE best poached eggs I’ve ever had. The home fries were on point: crispy on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside! I want to come back… tomorrow :) SO GOOD.

Thank you, Zazie, for setting the bar for brunch food. They serve some of the most mouthwatering brunch dishes I’ve had yet. My boyfriend and I decided to start off our SF date here, ordering:
— Monaco poached eggs (prosciutto and tomatoes)
— St. Trop poached eggs (smoked salmon, capers, red onions) — bursting with flavor!
— French Toast Tahiti — moist and fluffy french toast with warm caramelized bananas = YES. I’m not that big a fan of intensely sweet foods but wow, this blew my mind. It’s something you’ve got to try to understand.
Service was unfortunately lacking so I subtracted a star from my review. They were understaffed that day and we found ourselves waiting a bunch to get our waiter’s attention both to order food in the beginning and to get the check at the end. Hopefully they’ll be better staffed next time!

A solid and very popular brunch place in Cole Valley. We visited Friday morning at around 9am, no line or wait. There were still tables available when we left around 10am, so it seems to avoid the massive crowds come on a weekday morning! Parking was still a bit difficult, street cleaning on 1^st Friday of the month didn’t help.
The brunch was solid and tasty but not mind blowing good (considering the popularity). I had the divorcée poached eggs (3 eggs), all eggs were perfectly poached and the hollandaise was good. The potato fries and muffin were a bit soft. My wife had the miracle pancakes which were quality but nothing crazy. Cappuccinos were served in a nice cup and were pretty good.
Inside is slightly cramped but nothing uncomfortable. This might change when the place is packed though. Looked like only one bathroom which was very small which was a bit of a challenge with a curious toddler!
Service was nice and friendly, even chasing after us after we left stuff behind.
It was also nice to have not worry about tips and know that employees are being treated fairly!

AMAZING PLACE! If you’re looking for delicious food in an artsy setting, this is the place for you.
First off, the menu. It doesn’t matter how picky or varied your tastes are, there is something on the menu for everybody. The food is very reasonably priced. I got the French Toast with bananas and was with heaven.
Second, the ambience! If you’re seated in the back (which you should ask for) you’ll find yourself in a cute, rustic area. Perfect for that Instagram aesthetic.
And last but BEST, NO TIP! That’s right, tip is included in the price which is so so nice and cuts out a lot of the hassle. All the waiters are extremely cheerful and friendly. My friends and I left feeling full and happy.

I’d like to say I’m a bit of a croque madame/​monsieur connoisseur, and this one is at the top of my list for sure.
Everything is so fresh, the sunny side up eggs are cooked perfectly, the bread has the right ratio of crunchy to soft. I ordered them with home fries on the side because my eyes are bigger than my stomach, and that was a lot of food. But I ate it anyway because everything was so delicious!!!
Okay onto the actual restaurant… get there early. I mean like 9am early. Otherwise you could be waiting over an hour for a table (no reservations for small parties, sorry kiddies).
Once inside you’ll notice that the place is pretty small (also helps with the long wait) but they do have seating outside in the front which is first come first served, and seating in the back patio.
Great service, great food, worth the wait.

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday for brunch and I would say that I will be coming back!
Parking was easy for us to find here since we went on a weekday brunch time. Literally in front of the restaurant which was a rarity here in San Francisco.
ATMOSPHERE:
This little French restaurant is one of those hidden gems in the city. I’m glad that I found this place via Unilocal — you’re always saving my restaurant-​lust. The restaurant is a bit tiny with an outdoor and indoor seating. Before you’re seated, you’re required to enter your name, seating preference, number of people in your party, etc. in a form outside. We waited for about 20 minutes (which wasn’t THAT bad) and we finally got to sit!
FOOD:
I ordered the scrambled eggs (Mexican) which came with potatoes and bread. The food took a bit to come out because they were hella busy, but it was fine! The food was amazing! The scrambled eggs was rich in flavor and I couldn’t get enough of it. To top it off, I sprinkled it with Tobasco. It also came with garlic and oh my… I love garlic!
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Our server was on-​point! He was very attentive and I liked how he seemed to like his job.
One thing I totally loved about Zazie was that in the menu, it says that it’s tip-​free. Meaning that they are paying its servers a livable minimum wage with benefits such as paid time off and a 401k plan. I believe that more restaurants should digress from the traditional business model of tipping and progress with this business model. Less stress for the customers and waiters for tipping which equates into better customer service!
I highly suggest coming here and try Zazie’s!

This place is great for brunch!
This is one of the first restaurants I ate at after moving up to SF and will always have a nostalgic sentiment whenever I think about this establishment. It was a particularly beautiful day and we ate in the cute eating space just behind the place. I don’t remember what I ordered but I do recall everything tasting amazing and fresh.
Every other time I’ve come here I got the La Mer and it’s by far my favorite thing to get, albeit a bit pricey since I order enough of these to feed a small bear. Seriously though, the way the perfectly poached egg tastes as it oozes out its yolky goodness onto the toasted English muffin… mmmm, it’s just like umami heaven.
If you want to make your experience stress free, just come before the crowds appear. This means you need to show up for a table around 9am on any given day. There may still be a few people waiting at that opening hour but they should be able to seat you quickly. Show up much later than that and your wait time increases exponentially.
Overall, love the food, love the service, love that you don’t need to tip because they pay their employees a living wage already! What’s not to love?!

Zazie, the darling of Cole Valley.
Zazie, Cole Valley’s beloved brunch beau.
Zazie, a sidewalk clogger, show stopper, line down the blocker.
Zazie, with the big name, putting on the big show for all to see on Cole Street.
Let’s take a deep breath and remember some relevant dialogue from the movie Catch Me If you Can:
Frank Abagnale Sr.: You know why the Yankees always win, Frank?
Frank Abagnale, Jr.: ‘Cause they have Mickey Mantle?
Frank Abagnale Sr.: No, it’s ’cause the other teams can’t stop staring at those damn pinstripes.
I’m not going to say Zazie is all pinstripes and hype, and I am not going to say Zazie is Mickey Mantle, but there are elements of truthiness in both. I’ve been to Zazie three times and had three very different experiences with respect to the main product, the food.
The first visit was solid but not so memorable so let’s fast forward to visit number two.
My second visit I ordered the omelette of the day and it was somewhere between below-​average and terrible. It was the most un-​inspired, lifeless omelette I’ve had in a while. The only reason you could rate it above a standard diner offering is because of ingredient quality. It was like the egg and veggies, asparagus, etc. had a bad fight and didn’t wanna talk to each other. The fillings just didn’t gel. It fell apart physically and emotionally; we’re still talking about the food. This visit really put a bad taste in my mouth, and a bad smell in my pee on top of that.
So the pressure was on for visit number three. It was make it or break it, and I really wanted Zazie to wow me. And you know what? They did. I ordered the «Eggs en Fonte»:
«Grilled polenta cake w/​spinach, wild mushrooms, spicy tomato-​chevre sauce, and two over easy eggs in a cast iron skill w/​home fries or salad»
This dish was the best. Five star cookin’. Delicious. I loved it. Full Mickey Mantle in the kitchen. It sounds like a lot going on between the polenta and the tomato-​chevre sauce and the eggs, but there was harmony in that there skillet.
Time to do the math:
Service: 5 stars — friendly but not too conversational — just the way I like it.
Food: Visit #1: 3.5 stars, Visit #2: 3 stars, Visit #3: 5 stars
*beep* *boop *bop* *crunch*
Zazie, a 4-​star establishment.
Tip: Go for lunch on a week day with a pal– there should be no line. Sit in the patio in the back for an intimate open-​air experience.

I’m unsure why it has taken me so long to review Zazie because I used to come here all the time when I lived in the city, and I love returning whenever I visit! They’ve got indoor and outdoor seating, so it’s particularly nice on a sunny day.
Zazie is a very solid brunch spot conveniently located right next to the Carl & Cole stop. My favorite is the French Toast Tahiti. It’s absurdly declicious and perfectly rich. My boyfriend doesn’t even like bananas, but this is also his favorite dish at Zazie!
Only setback is that the wait (particularly on weekends) is very long. It’s not uncommon to wait over an hour! I also wouldn’t recommend coming here with a large party.
Otherwise, come to Zazie for what is (in my opinion) the best french toast in SF!

Every time I’ve passed by this place to go to the Haight, I always see a HUGE crowd of people here especially on the weekends. This place has been somewhere I’ve been meaning to try for years and my sister, mom and I finally made a point to come for Mother’s day brunch!
As expected, we waited about an hour and 15 minutes to get seated. If you don’t have much patience, they have a couple of tables in the front of the restaurant for first come, first serve smaller parties that want food right away/​are possibly way behind the wait list that they can’t wait too long. Do realize that if you come here on a weekend, you will be eating in front of large groups of people if you do take these seats! We wanted our privacy so we ended up with a little corner in the small garden patio towards the back.
We ordered and shared three things; the La Mer eggs benedict, New York scramble and the Tahiti French Toast. Everything was really, really good and super filling! I like how they have the options of adding however many eggs (for the benedicts) and pieces of toast (for the French Toast) so it’s makes it more easier to share. I would totally recommend all three dishes, especially because they were huge portions for what it was. We were able to devour the egg dishes but ended up taking half of the french toast to go.
The service was great here too! The servers and the host were really friendly. I would come back here again (or maybe get take-​out if the line is way too long) and try their other brunch dishes. Also one important aspect to note; they don’t expect tips. They display on the menu along with their brunch specials that the staff here are already fully supported :) good to know their employees are being treated well here too!

We came here on a Tuesday and there was no wait so we decided to give it a try. Even though everything was pretty decent, I have mixed feelings about this place.
I asked the waiter what he’d recommend and he didn’t really have much to say, so I asked how’s the un, deux, trois? He said good, so I went with it. I didn’t realize there was different types of un, deux, trois nor he explained he just got me the buttermilk pancakes, bacon and poached eggs (he did ask how I wanted my eggs cooked). It seems that the miracle pancakes are the things to get, if only I’d have known (grrrr). My fiancé got a special of the day which had eggs and a mushroom base sauce. She loved her dish, as for me it was alright. The pancake was good, however, when I saw miracle pancakes sly by me to the table next to me my brain went on overload. The un, deux, trois was nothing to brag about, if I could go back I’d get a pancake stack.
Even though prices were a bit high, tip is included in those prices. I will come back for the miracle pancakes.

My quest to find unique french toast and pancakes.
— French Toast Tahiti. CHECK!
— Gingerbread Pancakes. CHECK!
— Challah French Toast. CHECK!
My feeling towards those sweet serving was somewhat underwhelmed. The first time I had Zazie was decent. This time I had it again and was not impressed with their popular items. Even the savory omelette wasn’t pleasing.
I think I prefer Kitchen Story mascarpone stuffed deep-​fried French toast or Betty’s Diner soufflé pancakes much better.
The service was still friendly and helpful. Overall, a decent breakfast joint if you don’t mind the wait.

We started off the day with Zazies to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. This place was cute, small, adorable and really great food!
About the wait– for a party of 2 we waited 30 minutes not bad at all.
Parking– pretty tough, metered parking but we got lucky.
Ambience– was cute
Staff– super friendly– NO TIPS REQUIRED
Food– delectable
We ordered a miracle pancake (cornbread with lemon curd and fresh strawberries on top) MAKE SURE YOU GET THERE EARLY OR THEY WILL RUN OUT OF THEIR MIRACLE PANCAKES. French toast Tahiti– it was scrumptious! With a plantain on top. My husband ordered La Mer poached egg, he only ordered one so it was pretty small but with all the food we had, it was definitely more than enough.
We will definitely come back again!

My boyfriend wanted to one up me and take me to Zazie’s for brunch. I guess I’ll have to give it to him this time. Zazie’s was good.
Located on Cole St., there’s no doubt that Zazie’s was going to be busy especially on a Sunday afternoon. Parking was also hell so I should mention that. My boyfriend and I circled a few residential blocks before finally parking 3 blocks away. But the weather was nice so the walk wasn’t too bad.
Zazie’s has a wait list posted on the window near the door so be aware of that. Don’t just stand around with the people outside waiting. There are four 2-​seater tables outside that are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. So even if you’re number 20 on the list and there are other couples before you, if you grab a table out from then you’re good. Seems like a dick move really, but that’s what my boyfriend and I did. And it was a good thing, too, because the manager ended up calling my boyfriend’s name for a table right when we were pretty much done eating so if we didn’t swoop in then we would’ve had to wait a good 40 – 50 mins just for a table.
Service here was okay. The waiter we had wasn’t overly friendly but he worked efficiently and the bus boy was nice enough to clear the table when we first sat down even though he already had a lot of plates in his hands. There’s no tipping involved here because they all get paid a living wage which I’ve never heard of before but sounds pretty darn awesome!
My boyfriend ordered their miracle pancakes (which changes flavors so I’m not quite sure what to tell you) but it had lemon curd and strawberries on top and it was good. Their sides are a tad expensive for one egg and sausages. I got their Tahiti French toast with caramelized bananas and walnuts and it was delicious but ended up being too sweet towards the end. I think if we were to come back we’ll try their savory dishes instead.
Overall, Zazie’s in. Boyfriend 1, girlfriend 0.

Hot damn this place is busy. Came in at 9:30am on Saturday morning and the place was packed! It opens up at 9:00am so try to sneak in around 8:55am to avoid the lines :)
We came with our border collie and waited for the open seating in the front of the restaurant. took about 20 minutes! The waiter also came out to encourage us to «be aggressive» which was nice because no one gave us any flack for bolting to the first open table :) Breakdown below, you know the drill:
Un, deux, twois: one pancake (substitutions available), two eggs, and bacon makes this the perfect breakfast treat!
Gingerbread pancake with pear: If you’re a gingerbread cookie fan, this pancake is for you! Applause for the unique flavor combo. ⁴⁄₅
Egg whites: ⁴⁄₅
Bacon: Awesome bacon with flavor that packed a punch. ⁴⁄₅
Mocha: Served in more of a bowl than a cup which was cute and fun. This was an a-​okay mocha. ³⁄₅
Service: The staff was friendly and the service was quick! 4.5÷5
Definitely recommend!

Just being able to get a seat here is a full adventure on its own, but it’s well worth it.
I’ve been hearing about the Zazie hype for a while now, so my curiosity finally got the best of me and I made my way over there– on Easter Sunday! I’m crazy right? Yes, I’m crazy. When I arrived, there was at least 50 people standing outside. I was instantly regretting my decision, until I saw that outside seating was first come first serve. Right there an then, I decided to make that my goal as many people came with a party larger than two. I managed to get a table about 30 minutes into my wait. Not bad at all.
Anyways, the food. How was the food? Amazing! I knew off the bat I wanted the poached eggs with bacon and avocado. The eggs were perfectly poached and just absolutely tasty. I’m very impressed with the cooks dedication to really mastering poached eggs as even before I got to try it myself I heard nothing but praise. For seconds I had the French Toast with fruit, and that was just as good. I love that they give you such a hefty portion of fruits. I walked out a happy guy.
Final verdict: Zazie already has a strong reputation behind it as one of the best brunch places in the city. Now that I’ve tried it first hand, I completely get why. If you can get past the crazy line, everything from that point on is a masterpiece.

I was really excited to try this French brunch place and to see if it was anything like the French brunch place La Note back at Berkeley. The servers here were all very friendly, and we got seated in the cute outdoor patio.
I ordered a quite an expensive buttermilk pancake, so I was expecting it to be really good. It was nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Honestly, it was not anything special and I was quite disappointed. This place is a «no tip» restaurant, but you can definitely see that the prices of the food are raised because of this. My friend and I sat outside and the ambience was really nice. Overall, it was a nice ambience and the food was decent but it was definitely not worth the high prices, so I don’t think I will be coming back.

Came here on a rainy Saturday and waited for about 30 – 45 minutes. One thing I really appreciate about this restaurant is that they give their workers a 401k and tip is already included in the bill. The waiters here were super friendly and food was solid as well.
I ordered the la mer Benedict and the pancake of the day which was the bread pudding pancake. The crab was juicy and tender. They spent some extra time and pulled the crab apart. The hollandaise was done really well. I was a huge fan of the potatoes, they weren’t dry at all and had really good flavors to it. Ketchup wasn’t needed for these potatoes. The bread pudding pancake looked super dense but in reality, it was pretty light. The only thing I had against the pancake is that it wasn’t as sweet as I would have liked it but that’s nothing syrup can’t solve.
Great experience and service. The bathroom is extremely claustrophobic but the restaurant itself is super tiny so that was expected.

I don’t know if zazilicious is a word, but it should be! The brunch was amazingly tasty and the service was nice.
That said, the wait to get in was exorbitant. We got in around 11am and were seated about 12:10 — you entire group must be present when they call your name, otherwise, you will need to wait for the next table. Would have been great if we got remote beepers or possibly just a text message when our table was ready so we could walk around Cole valley instead of just standing outside the door the entire time.
Once inside, we ordered our food right away, but had to wait for about half an hour or so to get our food. The time spent outside waiting and then also waiting for food once inside hurt the experience, at the end we were starving.
To know that management also takes care of their employees with 401k plans, and other benefits, is great. The menu has more information about their setup, but you don’t need to leave any tip, and it’s all included in the final price.

TLDR: If you’re looking for a stable job that takes care of you, your family, and maybe your dog/​cat/​pet cactus, apply here. If you’re thinking of eating here, take consideration of price and wait time. If you proceed with your decision to come here, get the sausage, it’s tasty :). Also ideal party size for quicker seating is 2.
On the scale of 1 to SF, this place gets a pretty SF.
No reservations, an hour and a half wait, signs they tell you to not ask about wait times and to calculate your own by multiplying about 3min to each table before you, coffee that comes in a bowl instead of cup, a menu that provides transparency to how Zazie is tip free since the food prices already include paid sick leave, health/​dental insurance, paid maternity and paternity leave as well as 401k matching for the employees of Zazie.
We came here for brunch. We were a group of 5 and we came at 11am on a Sunday morning. It was a 1.5 hour wait.
I got the Genevieve scrambled eggs which had Black Forest ham, white cheddar, and avocados and potatoes for $ 16. I also added a side of sausages since I was hungrier. The eggs and cheese were okay/​avocado okay/​the potatoes were pretty good — crispy and not dry/​The extra sausages on the side were the right choice, they were juicy and tasty. The food took about 30 – 40 minutes to make after we ordered.
Giving this place a 3 considering the food quality when compared to meals I had of comparable price (tax + tip included).

This is actually my 3^rd time coming here, and they never failed to disappoint me! Although I wish they had at least put parsley or chives onto their eggs. Other than that, the food was amazing! During the wait, my boyfriend and I went down a couple blocks to The Ice Cream Bar, which was good. We came back up and weren’t very hungry, but still managed to finish our plates with satisfaction.
All I can say is, their food may be a bit on the pricey side, but most «good» brunches are around the same price now. They also don’t expect you to leave them tips, which explains why their food is so expensive. It’s enough to fill you up, so you don’t feel completely bloated afterwards. Also good location, since Haight is right down the street!

This brunch restaurant was truly a San Francisco feel. Right when you walk in, everything is decorated in a very artsy and modern way. Including the people dining as well, I have to say. I went with 2 friends for our first time up there visiting and we decided to sit in the backyard section of the restaurant, since it was a sunny day in SF. And WOW it was so pretty, plants and vines everywhere and the tables were wood and it felt like I was in a fairytale almost. The waiter came right away with water in a glass jar and gave us our menus. We all ordered different things but I believe I got the best dish. I ended up ordering crab and avocado Benedict’s with a fresh greens salad. The wait was about 20 minutes, so not so bad. When the food came I have to say presentation, alright, taste fairly good though.
This place is an overall awesome place to go dress up nice and eat, the place is beautiful and there’s so much air to breathe in while you sit and chat as well. The costumer service was wonderful and this place is DOG FRIENDLY!!! How cool is that. The taste and quality of the food was very good and this place was just a very unique experience for me. If you’re in San Francisco make sure to check Zazies out for fun and artsy place to eat!!!

The wait is worth it, so stick around!
My friends and I came here a few weeks ago to have brunch. It was typical SF weather and the line stretched around the block, but we waited anyways.
This place is super cramped! Get ready to get close with your neighbor! There’s literally no room! We were a party of three and we sat at this tiny table. It’s very warm and rustic inside. I love how their ketchup is in this little container with a spoon!
I wanted to try the miracle pancakes but it was sold out. Instead, I ordered the gingerbread pancakes with lemon curd. Now I’m not a big gingerbread fan, but this pancake was something else! I could have eaten a stack of ten! The lemon curd was such a nice touch on every bite. And this also came with poached pear. Let’s say it paired perfectly with the pancakes.
Everything else was just delicious. Even the mimosa! And I know this place gets busy, but I thought the service was really good. I can’t complain much about this place, well except there’s no room to stretch your legs. Eh a walk though the streets of SF will give you a good stretch!
Definitely coming back for more!

I finally got to try Zazie today!
We came at 10am and the wait was only about 20 minutes for two. #winning
Among the two of us, we shared the La Mer eggs benedict, French Toast Tahiti and a mocha. All were delicious.
However, I have to deduct a star because all thee eggs from our benedict were overcooked. I had my phone ready to Snapchat the oozy, egg-​yolk drippin’-down-to-the-bread-goodness (#eggporn). However, to our disappointment, there was no ooze at all. not a single drop. That’s like the best part of an egg’s benny. It would be a crime for this to happen anywhere else, but it was still so good regardless. Their potatoes are also bomb as well, probably due to the garlic they fry with it.
Since it was still really good, I’ll probably be coming back!

YES! Zazie is at the top of my list for favorite brunch places in SF. The brunch here is superb!
Asides from the menu the server hands to you, be sure to check out the special menu on your table! The bf and I may have over-ordered…but here’s what we ordered!
— Tahiti French Toast
— Miracle Pancake
— Omelette on the special menu
— St. Trop Benedict (basically a smoked salmon Benedict)
I enjoyed everything we ordered, especially the Benedict. My bf loved the omelette and says its the best he has ever had. Another one of the reasons why I loveeee Zazie is because you can customize your order with however many eggs you want (½/​3) or however many pancakes/​french toasts you want (½/​3). This is great if you want to try other items on the menu or if you have a small appetite!
Not only is the food delicious, but Zazie also treat their employees well with paid-​sick leave and health benefits. Of course, this is why the menu prices are a bit steep. But hey! It goes to a good cause. They’re also serious about their no tip policy here. There isn’t even an option on the receipt when you pay with card, AND they emphasize it on the menu!
When my friends come visit SF, I’ll definitely bring them to Zazie :).

Can I just say how much I love Zazie? Simple rules like «no tips required» combined with great food and service just makes me smile.
I came here to this popular brunch spot on a weekday and the wait was less than 10 minutes. Of course I should note that I came here an hour before it closed for brunch, hence why the wait was so short. They do have a sign in sheet near the door, but I should warn those who want to brunch on the weekends to be prepared to wait! especially if your table is big.
Zazie offers a patio seating, indoor seating as well as outside seating. During the winter, the store puts up the heating lamps out on the patio and outdoor seating area which definitely helps during this time of year. The patio also offers blankets for those you wish for one! The menu here at Zazie is also unique in that they offer small, medium and large portion sizes for most of their dishes here. The price for most of their food is quite fair to be honest (~$ 11-​$ 20) and keep in mind that you dont have to tip, so consider this place to be WORTH.
I ordered the french toast (2 slices) with fruit for $ 15 and I was more than happy with my dish. The 2 slices turned out to be 4 thick, half sliced bread with toppled with strawberries, cantaloupes and pineapples. I thought the french toast was great, but not the best I’ve ever had. Having the fruit ontop of the warm toast made the fruit all warm. I might suggest having fruit on the side so one does not have to eat «warm» fruit. My friends ordered a sandwich from their lunch menu and the Mexico scrambled eggs. Both looked great and I would love to try more dishes during my next visit!
Will definitely come back here again :)

Another great, great place for brunch in SF!
As expected, parking is difficult around the area. Once you get within a couple blocks of the place, just start looking for parking, as you’re not likely to find much very close.
The interior of the restaurant is really small with limited seating. They do have outdoor seating both in front and back of the restaurant as well. The line seemed to move fairly quick, which was a pleasant surprise. The service was also great. Great recommendations and very friendly.
The food was amazing! It is pricey, but I believe that’s because of their no tipping policy, so it’s essentially built into the bill. My latte literally came in a bowl, which was pretty awesome. I tried the Monaco, which was delicious. Their lemon hollandaise sauce really is good. The home fries were also cooked perfectly with a nice crisp crunch to them. Also tried Sarah Jane’s Griddle Flight. Highly, highly recommend this dish if you can’t decide what kind of pancake you want. The gingerbread pancake was delicious! They let us put in the egg nog french toast as well, which was surprisingly tasty! If you like egg nog, you’ll like this.
All in all, great brunch spot in SF. A must try when you’re in the city!

Hands down the best poached egg and lemon hollandaise sauce I have ever had! This is the second time I’ve eaten here. You definitely have to be prepared for a long wait, the first time I came the wait was around 1.5 hours so we ended up going somewhere else. But it’s definitely worth it. I suggest arriving right when they open at 9AM. It’s located in the one of the cutest neighborhoods in the city, Cole Valley. Parking isn’t horrible but be prepared to do a few laps around. The restaurant is on the smaller side but there is also patio and front table seating. I came here for girls brunch (table of 3), I think its better for smaller groups.
Customer Service: Excellent! Definitely got the parisian vibe from our server. Though it was crazy busy I never felt as if I needed to ask for anything, he checked in on us when needed.
Food:
*Florentine Poached Eggs (x2) — Its awesome because you choose how many eggs you want (up to 3) and they adjust the price from there. The hollandaise is
, its so light and subtle but tasty. I’m sure this is what it’s really supposed to taste like compared to other restaurants. The poached egg was cooked perfectly.
*Miracle Pancakes (x2) — My 2 friends and I shared these. I believe it changes slightly each week, but we got bananas with this amazing pecan syrup. Yummmay, it was so good.
*Hot Chocolate — It tasted like I was drinking a chocolate bar, great quality and not too sweet. Also had fresh whip cream.
Overall Review — A MUST TRY in SF. My favorite brunch spot so far: D

Sunday morning, long wait, smaller restaurant. I recommend arriving 1 hr early then grabbing a cup of joe & taking a stroll around Cole Valley or the Haight. Concept of no tip was ideal, less work for large groups & it’s for a good cause!
I’d come back for their «home fries» any day… you know those kinds of potatoes that are seasoned perfectly w the skins slightly crunchy? Ya those are the ones.
Ask for hot sauce because they will bless you with their house habanero sauce. I think it’s made w tomatillo & it reminded me of a spicy tomatillo green sauce you would get at a taqueria. Great w their dishes!
I got their «New York” — smoked salmon scramble w green onions. I didn’t expect their smoked salmon to be cooked but it surprisingly was tasty in the egg scramble! Unfortunately they don’t do substitutes so I had to pay +$ 2 to omit the cream cheese & add avocado.
Overall food was yummy, filling & service was quick. I guess they have to be since they have customers flooding the front waiting to be seated (:

Zazie – a cute little French café/​restaurant nestled in one of the cutest little neighborhoods in the city, Cole Valley.
And also one of the finest little brunches in the city :)
The first thing you’ll notice is a great ambience. It’s a little bit of a squeeze, but it’s pretty reminiscent of a French café. They treat their staff EXCEEDINGLY well (full benefits, can you believe?!) and it shows in the service. The servers are all humorous and attentive and everyone works with a huge smile. Really sets a good time for the great food.
If you can, try to get seated on the back patio for a great dining experience
One of the unique points of Zazie is that for their benedicts and sweet options, you can choose how many eggs or slices you want. Feeling like you want half and half? Order one egg for your Benedict and one piece of toast :)
On to the actual benedicts, the Saint Trop (smoked salmon), Florentine (spinach and mushrooms) and La Mer (lobster) are all divine. The potatoes are baked crispy, and the eggs ooze yolk for that perfect creaminess
If you’re looking for a sweeter breakfast, try their gingerbread pancakes with lemon curd and poached pear. Incredibly fluffy and not terribly sweet either. Or their French toast Tahiti.
They’ve got a nice selection of mimosas to top off your brunch :) grapefruit is my personal favorite.

Seeking an EGGcellent brunch? Catch the Mr. Burns reference or nah? Anyways, no need to look any further. Visit Zazie for thee perfectly poached egg. It’s all about that lavish, flowing runny yolk paired with their ambrosial hollandaise sauce.
I ordered the Monaco (prosciutto and tomatoes provencales), which I highly recommend. Every component resulted in a flavorful experience. The poached eggs dishes are priced according to how many eggs your order, from 1 egg up to 3 eggs.
Tables are tiny, you may feel a little cramped because of the narrow venue, but who honestly really cares if the food is good.
Come here for the no frills brunch. Good food. Period.
+ TIP-​FREE. What whaat? Zazie treats their hard working employees well
+ Build your own mimosa
+ Wine and beer

If you love brunch and you’re in SF you must make the trek to Zazie… it’s that simple. And quit huffing about having to wait — if you want food this good you need to put your big kid pants on and suck it up.
We were fortunate to be here on a Tuesday, waited about 20ish minutes and got a patio seat in their mini garden. In fact, this whole place is Alice in Wonderland small… including the I-​might-​actually-​be-​on-​an-​airplane sized bathroom right in front of the kitchen and next to the dude washing dishes. Truth.
Ohhhh but the brunch! We started by popping a bottle of champagne and started adding mango juice for a little different version of a mimosa. You have to love a place that has a dedicated brunch drink menu longer than some restaurants’ wine lists btw.
As the dedicated Elites that we are we (of course) took Unilocal recommendations to heart and split both the La Mer and the Miracle Pancakes. The La Mer — eggs benny meets avo and crab — was delicious and worth it. But the pancakes… the only miracle is that we could stop with one order! Fluffy, flavorful, and melt in your mouth foodgasm. No wonder when I asked our server her opinion she cut me off mid sentence and gave me her undoubted verdict. So I will pass it on to you: GET THESE PANCAKES!
They run a well oiled brunch machine at Zazie. It’s tiny, so service is quick when you get seated. No table is left unoccupied for long and they also make the math easy by saving you from adding a tip. How fantastically European. Can’t wait to come back!

This place is poppin, which was expected by the amount of Unilocal reviews. They explain the wait to be «if there’s 6 people before you, add 3 minutes to each table» to calculate your wait (you write your name on a waitlist) It’s like you’ll wait 1 – 1.5 hours.
However! If you’re observant like my friend who was with me, the seating outside (two tables of 4 spots) is first come first serve. There’s a sign outside but it seemed like most people weren’t reading it. So awesomely enough, we got to sit down right away :)
The service was friendly and decently fast. Not lightning fast, but certainly not slow.
Three of us ordered some form of eggs benedicts and the 4^th ordered the miracle pancakes. Mine was the Divorcee benedict — you can choose the amount of eggs (1, 2, or 3) which I thought was kinda neat! They didn’t really blow me away. I wasn’t a big fan of the hollandaise sauce, too rich maybe. The english muffins weren’t as toasty as I would like. The home fries were really good. Overall, good meal, but nothing out of the ordinary in my opinion.
I took a bite of the miracle pancakes and they tasted really good with the lemon curd.

I’m critical when it comes to SF brunch reviews.
As every Bay Area associated-​person knows, brunch is a thing in the city. People are OK with waiting over an hour for a foodporn benny or a special french toast… stuffed, sprinkled, or fried… whatever form it comes in. So excuse yourself if you can’t handle this review. We waited an hour on Saturday brunch, which is typical for SF when you «do brunch.» That wasn’t a problem, since I’ve waited over an hour at Plow in Potrero Hill before. But if you’re a brunch spot with that long of a wait, you should be blowing my mind. Zazie was delicious and all sorts of French-​cute, but the small portion sizes and our «over it» server was not the business.
For our two-​top, we shared a single LA MER (crab) benny, which was disappointing. We paid $ 17 for a sad, small plate (pictured below)…at least fill the plate up with homefries so it kind of looks like it’s worth $ 17. Our favorite was the special pumpkin miracle pancakes, which weren’t too sweet… and topped with a scoop of real pumpkin on top. The special omelette that weekend was a great combo of squash, goat cheese (I don’t usually like goat cheese, but it was a GREAT pairing) and greens. We were extremely satisfied with the food, but we felt like the La Mer wasn’t worth the $ 17. ONE EGG doesn’t cost that much, even though the egg price has risen recently.
Service is «barely there,» which is great if you’re looking to chat with your brunch partner (s) and don’t want any interruptions. Our dude was pretty chill, but being a server myself, I was glad that I didn’t have to tip him for his lackluster performance. I hope Zazie’s system of paying their employees a great wage is working out for them… this guy just didn’t seem too pumped to be at work.
Lastly, their restrooms need more work. There’s a tiny one wedged in the back of the house across from the kitchen window… so if there’s a line (which there always is for women), then you’ll find yourself standing in the space of the servers/​kitchen/​BOH, and just feeling in the way. This is probably an infrastructure detail they can’t fix since SF is so tight for space. But it’s not convenient. In all, I wouldn’t make a special trip to come back to Zazie, but I’m glad I tried it and checked out their French-​esque brunch theme. Back to the SF city hunt to find more brunch spots.

Come to Zazie for weekend brunch and you’ll inevitably be greeted by an imposing crowd of people with the exact same idea. Fear not, it moves quickly.
The menu offers a great selection of breakfast favorites, plus some twists on classics. If you can’t decide which griddle items sound best, opt for the flight (you can sub the Tahiti French toast for an extra charge if you want to really go wild). Their hollandaise is lemony and perfect, if you decide to go in a benedict-​ly direction. Potatoes are fine, but if you’ve been spoiled by Plow’s breakfast potatoes, don’t bother – these don’t hold a candle to them.
Zazie falls into the miserable failing of so many breakfast places and serves fake syrup, which is such a downer, but they do have maple syrup available for an extra fee.
Don’t miss their breakfast cocktails, like the pamplune spritz (rosé with grapefruit and peach essence, topped with champagne for a little bubble action).
Prices initially look a bit high, til you realize that they don’t accept tips – the menu prices include profit sharing, insurance, 401(k) with matching, and paid sick leave for all employees, so what you see is what you pay.
Zazie is a solid brunch option, but not the most exciting.

I wanted breakfast. Not wanting the usual places that deliver, I looked through Postmates (
) and found Zazie. I’ve always wanted to go here, but was always deterred by the wait, so I figured this was the next best thing. I placed an order for brunch on Wednesday, November 11^th at 11:36am. Our order arrived less than an hour later, at 12:26pm. Prices below are what I paid using Postmates which are the same as their online menu.
*Baguette ($ 3.50): Smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onions and capers (+$ 11.50)
*Fontainebleau (scrambled eggs): with portobellos, shiitake, porcinis, spinach, fontina, Salad, Whole wheat toast ($ 15)
*Mexico (scrambled eggs): with chorizo, white cheddar, roasted peppers and salsa, Home-​fries, White toast ($ 15)
*Sarah jane’s griddle flight: a sampler sized portion — 1 buttermilk, 1 ginger bread, 1 french toast ($ 19)
I really like their portion sizes. They are perfect for me as I actually finished my mushroom and spinach scramble minus the toast. The roommate thought their portions were on the smaller side, but I’m not a huge fan of ginormous plates of food, so I was happy. The scramble was filled with quality mushrooms and fresh spinach. The cheese made it all come together. Yum! And I adored the salad. A tiny bit overdressed for me, but still super delicious. The griddle flight was also a delight! Though the gingerbread was a little denser than I expected, I loved the flavors. The roommate gobbled up his scramble and the smoked salmon baguette.
I can only imagine how good their food is in the restaurant, but even when delivered, their food is mighty tasty!

Are you craving for a coq au vin, or maybe it’s a boeuf bourgignon, how about a confit de canard followed by some good French cheese with some good old Côte du Rhone !
Well this is the place to go enjoy and be marry !
Oh almost forgot, they are a socially responsible company who actually take responsibility for providing paid for benefits to their employees.
Well done. !

Zazie ist vom ersten Eindruck her ein kleines freundliches Bistro. Leider sind die Preise überhaupt nicht klein und freundlich. Für eine mini kleine Portion Kindernudeln mit Käse 10USD zu berechnen und für einen Kinderburger ohne Salat und Tomate 9USD das finde ich schon echt verrückt. Die Erwachsenenessen waren zwar ganz lecker aber auch hier stimmen Preis-​Leistung nicht (Teller Nudeln 25 USD). Also wir gehen nicht mehr hin …

This place is quite nice but we had to wait 60 minutes. They offer the usual classics (eggs Benedict, scrambles…) but also many specials and unique dressings. They also have many healthy options. Next to all the standards they also have mango mimosas etc. However, the restrooms are terrible.

Booooonjour Zazie!
Oh mon ami, this place makes me want to move to Parieeee. Since that’s not likely (ce qui se passera aux calendes grecques), I may have to do some remodeling to the la maison. The Parisian vibe in here is c’est magnifique but le moment supreme was that outdoor patio (coup de foudre). I’m not sure how much French (perhaps as much as I parle) is infused in the menu (no pain au chocolat… Mon Dieu!) but the french toast Tahiti was oh la la! Mon Cher got the poached eggs Albert (c’est si bon) and we split a gingerbread pancake with bosc pear and lemon curd (bien fait). I also ordered the special mimosa of the day — white peach with black currant (oui oui… oui).
Merci beaucoup Zazie! Je t’adore but if you add chocolatines (si’l vous plait) to the mix, Je serai à toi pour toujours… Bisous!!!

Frühstück im Zazie — das ist der Höhepunkt des San Francisco besuches. Ich liebe eggs Benedict — aber die Eggs Florentine im Zazies sind wirklich wirklich gut — und der Chai in der großen Tasse ist wundervoll!

Excellent!
Poulet Sauté Grand-​Mere
Fresh Black Truffle and Porcini Raviolis
DD’s Mac and Cheese
Salmon en Papillote