Art's Cafe, Inner Sunset
20 people recommendvia r/AskSF, r/sanfrancisco23 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most diners recommend Art's Cafe, a small diner-style breakfast spot with counter seating on Irving Street in the Inner Sunset. People single out the hash browns, especially hash brown sandwiches, and a few commenters point to Korean-influenced dishes, and one names the Samurai Omelet. A couple of diners mention long lines, and one notes that seats are shared to fit more people in. Two diners are less impressed: one found the food good rather than outstanding, and another found the bulgogi chewy and hash brown sandwiches lacking, but wondered whether it was simply an off day.
Address
Art's Cafe, 747 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Hash brown sandwiches
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/greenergarlic in r/AskSF · Jan 2026
Calls it their regular all-day griddle breakfast spot, close to a park.
- Recommendsu/jb_relayapp in r/AskSF · Jul 2024
Recommends Art's Cafe, which blends classic diner dishes with Korean ones.
- Recommendsu/sugarwax1 in r/sanfrancisco · Dec 2023taste
Says Art's is close to being a diner built around hash browns.
- Recommendsu/paul_o_let in r/sanfrancisco · Nov 2024taste
Recommends it for yummy diner-style breakfast, especially its Korean-twist omelet.
- Recommendsu/wifeski in r/AskSF · Sep 2026
Suggests Art's Cafe in the Inner Sunset when asked for cheap brunch.
- Recommendsu/FeelingReplacement53 in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2025
Names Art’s Cafe among their favorite spots.
- Recommendsu/lipstickqns in r/AskSF · Apr 2026ambience
Says the place has the old-school vibe the asker is after; has not tried its French toast.
- Recommendsu/ogreblood in r/AskSF · Mar 2026taste
Praises the hash brown sandwiches, especially a teriyaki chicken version, as a breakfast stop before Golden Gate Park.
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- Recommendsu/PTonFIRE in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2025
Casually recommends Art’s Cafe as the answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/OverlyPersonal in r/AskSF · Apr 2026taste
Calls the French toast appealing, but suggests the hash brown sandwich as the better order.
- Recommendsu/Drpainda in r/AskSF · Jan 2026
Visited for the first time recently and found it excellent.
- Recommendsu/dontcallmyname in r/sanfrancisco · Nov 2024
Names it among its breakfast picks.
- Recommendsu/jaitchaitch in r/sanfrancisco · Dec 2023taste
Says Art's reopened under new owners with its hash browns still tasty and the menu largely kept.
- Recommendsu/lionmurderingacloud in r/AskSF · Sep 2026
Lists Art's Cafe at Irving and 9th among brunch options.
- Recommendsu/Heavy_Calligrapher71 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026ambience
Agrees it has exactly that vibe; says it has been a while since they last went.
- Recommendsu/one_pound_of_flesh in r/AskSF · Mar 2026
Praises it as a great small place, noting it's now well known but turns tables quickly.
- Mixedu/TheeTwang77 in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2026
Calls Art's Cafe a classic diner on Irving; doubts a reported temporary closure is accurate.
- Recommendsu/LongjumpingFunny5960 in r/AskSF · Oct 2025
Names Art's Cafe as a pick and gives its location on Irving.
- Recommendsu/IllCut1844 in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2025
Names Art’s Cafe as its answer to the breakfast question.
- Mixedu/zarif98 in r/AskSF · Jul 2024value
Says the food is pretty good but not amazing, and fair value for the price.
- Mixedu/glittermantis in r/AskSF · Jul 2024taste
Found the bulgogi somewhat chewy and hash brown sandwiches lackluster, though wondered if it was simply an off day.
- Recommendsu/No_Ad6901 in r/AskSF · Mar 2024
Names Arts Cafe as an answer, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/realflawlessdiamonds in r/AskSF · Mar 2026taste
Says they've eaten there and liked it, though a friend might find its humble look off-putting.
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