Zazie, Cole Valley
32 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/AskSF, r/sanfrancisco30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 18 threads.
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Zazie's Cole Valley spot for breakfast or brunch, and one diner singles out its Dungeness crab eggs Benedict. Many people describe long waits, and a few suggest booking ahead or arriving early, though one says they could not book brunch. One diner calls the space cramped and the food forgettable, another found it very disappointing, and a further diner says the food is good but pricey, better suited to a dinner date.
Address
Zazie, 941 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
At a glance
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Zazie, Cole Valley, as the crow flies.
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/JWrither in r/AskSF · Feb 2024
Names Zazie as the answer to the brunch question, without further detail.
- Recommendsu/Blackcorduroy23 in r/AskSF · Feb 2026ambience
Calls Zazie cute with good vibes, though not the quickest.
- Recommendsu/BobBulldogBriscoe in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026taste
Says Zazie is good, especially its crab version of eggs Benedict.
- Recommendsu/Perfect-Eggplant- in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Names Zazie as their top pick in Cole Valley, though it doesn't take brunch reservations.
- Recommendsu/Chickenstrip329 in r/sanfrancisco · Dec 2024
Answers the breakfast date question by naming Zazie as a suggestion.
- Caveatu/HippoGiggle in r/AskSF · Dec 2023wait time
Cautions other visitors to expect about an hour's wait, contrasting the parent's quick seating.
- Recommendsu/SignificantOtherness in r/AskSF · Jul 2026
Says they would personally pick this spot for the morning meal, alongside a hotel and park suggestion.
- Recommendsu/daisybit in r/AskSF · Feb 2026
Recommends Zazie and suggests waiting with a drink nearby.
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- Recommendsu/dknt88 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Offers it as a nearby alternative, not inside the Panhandle, and says locals tend to favor it.
- Recommendsu/lrondberg in r/AskSF · Mar 2026
Simply names Zazie as the answer to the breakfast question.
- Recommendsu/tristanbrotherton in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026
Says they love this place.
- Caveatu/CaliPenelope1968 in r/AskSF · Dec 2023wait time
Wants to visit on weekends but says they won't wait that long for a table.
- Recommendsu/MurkyPerspective767 in r/AskSF · Dec 2023wait time
Calls it their regular go-to in the city; says they're seated quickly on visits.
- Recommendsu/CoolAd745 in r/AskSF · Dec 2023
Lists this among brunch suggestions in reply to the thread question.
- Caveatu/__neonsign__ in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026
Found it very disappointing.
- Recommendsu/octohog in r/AskSF · Jan 2026taste
Calls Zazie's great and says they usually order its French toast.
- Recommendsu/Holiday_Syllabub6257 in r/AskSF · Jan 2026
Recommends Zazie's otherwise when asked for the best pancakes in SF.
- Recommendsu/SomeBoysenberry9409 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Names Zazie as a breakfast suggestion.
- Recommendsu/ajmh1234 in r/AskSF · Oct 2025
Says they love Zazies, listing it alongside Eddies Cafe.
- Recommendsu/NoSet427 in r/AskSF · Oct 2025taste
Also rates Zazie's highly, though notes its waits can be very long.
- Recommendsu/redseca2 in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026
Prefers Zazie to Pork Store for Haight-area breakfast, saying it is much stronger overall.
- Recommendsu/jacxf in r/AskSF · Feb 2026taste
Calls it their top brunch in the city; notes waits are usually long, so reserving ahead is advised.
- Recommendsu/Ohheckitsme in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Calls Zazie a favorite and says they usually wait in line for it.
- Recommendsu/brookish in r/AskSF · Jan 2024
Suggests Zazie as an answer to the French toast question.
- Recommendsu/InevitableLatter8926 in r/AskSF · Aug 2026
Names Zazie among breakfast recommendations when asked for one morning in SF.
- Recommendsu/True_Zucchini2669 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026wait time
Calls it a solid choice, says it serves morning drinks, and warns weekday mornings get busy so calling ahead helps.
- Recommendsu/ChinstrapPenguin117 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Lists it as an option for those willing to walk farther; calls the picks solid breakfast spots.
- Caveatu/LoonIsland in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026
Strongly negative: long waits, cramped space, forgettable food, slow kitchen, no substitutions, and extra fees on the bill.
- Recommendsu/Woofmom2023 in r/AskSF · Mar 2026taste
Says Zazie was once strong for brunch, but they haven't visited in a while and are unsure now.
- Mixedu/JazzlikePea8446 in r/AskSF · Mar 2026price
Food is great but expensive with tip included; better for a dinner date.
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