Cracked and Battered
12 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/AskSF13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Cracked and Battered across its outlets; the location shown here is the Chestnut Street one, which one commenter names. Many recommend it for breakfast or brunch, and one diner says its fried chicken and waffles is the standout. Another diner found the breakfast burrito decent, and one commenter suggests ordering to go to avoid long lines. One diner who went twice was disappointed both times and doubts it deserves a spot on a best-of list.
Address
Cracked & Battered - Marina, 2240 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Breakfast burrito
- 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/secretariats in r/AskSF · Jul 2026
Named as a brunch pick and described as a fried chicken spot.
- Recommendsu/sm0ky1999 in r/AskSF · Jul 2026taste
Says its chicken-and-waffles order is the standout here.
- Recommendsu/Powerful-Display5837 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026taste
Mentions a nearby place, a few blocks away, with good breakfast.
- Recommendsu/birdsnleaves in r/AskSF · Oct 2025
Bare name answer suggesting Cracked and Battered for breakfast.
- Recommendsu/singyourownsongs in r/AskSF · Apr 2026taste
Says they had a decent breakfast burrito here.
- Recommendsu/CrescentSmile in r/AskSF · Jun 2025
Names this as a breakfast suggestion.
- Caveatu/Novel-Atmosphere8995 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026taste
Went twice and was disappointed both times; doubts it deserves a best list.
- Recommendsu/PickAReason in r/AskSF · Sep 2026
Suggests this place for breakfast, with any order working.
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- Recommendsu/HustlaofCulture in r/AskSF · Jul 2026wait time
Good option for taking brunch away to skip the queue.
- Recommendsu/Vivid-Buffalo-8846 in r/AskSF · Mar 2026
Recommends Cracked and Battered.
- Recommendsu/SirBrief7844 in r/AskSF · Mar 2026
Recommends Cracked and Battered.
- Recommendsu/wish-i-was-funny in r/AskSF · Feb 2026wait time
Liked it more than Plow and the line is much shorter.
- Recommendsu/Bargle-Nawdle-Zouss in r/AskSF · Mar 2024
Lists Cracked & Battered among Marina suggestions, with an 8:30 a.m. time noted.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.