Early to Rise, Nopa
13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSF, r/sanfrancisco17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Early to Rise for brunch, and several praise the food as very good or delicious. A couple of commenters say everything is cooked from scratch, and one warns of an hour-plus wait. Not everyone agrees: a couple of commenters do not see the hype, with one finding it average and loud, while one diner calls it pricey but the best they have ever had.
Address
Early To Rise, Scratch Made Brunch, 1801 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94115
At a glance
- Best for
- Brunch
- 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/Lucky-Nebula in r/AskSF · Feb 2026
Names Early to Rise as the brunch answer.
- Recommendsu/chinaske in r/AskSF · Feb 2026wait time
Agrees with Early to Rise and advises making a reservation.
- Mixedu/ginpineapple in r/AskSF · Feb 2026service
Finds it average and loud, with massive portions.
- Recommendsu/Hot_Pattern550 in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Has not gone yet, but thinks the spot appears excellent.
- Recommendsu/shellderinplace in r/AskSF · Jul 2024
Named as a brunch option, with bus directions given to get there.
- Recommendsu/GuyPaulPoullian in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026
Calls Early To Rise pretty great and says there are plenty of other good options too.
- Recommendsu/p_0456 in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026
Recommends Early to Rise and says it cooks everything from scratch.
- Recommendsu/Panic-Intelligent in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026
Seconds the Early to Rise pick and says it is very good.
Show all 17 cited comments
- Recommendsu/asasmom in r/AskSF · Mar 2026
Suggests Early to Rise at McAllister and Baker.
- Mixedu/jjm987 in r/AskSF · Feb 2026
Says they don't get the hype.
- Recommendsu/japandajames in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Also suggests Early to Rise as a brunch option.
- Recommendsu/FriendlyStep4 in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026
Suggests Early to Rise with no further detail.
- Mixedu/billygoatfan826 in r/AskSF · Jan 2026value
Says it is pricey, yet calls it the best they have ever had.
- Recommendsu/PrestigiousLocal8247 in r/sanfrancisco · Dec 2024taste
Agrees the place's food is good, replying to the post's recommendation.
- Recommendsu/areyoufreemrhumphrie in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026
Calls the Nopa location thoughtful and delicious, and says everything is prepared in-house.
- Caveatu/berniethecar in r/AskSF · Mar 2026wait time
Warns against Early to Rise, saying it guarantees an hour-plus wait.
- Recommendsu/Annual-Insect2119 in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2025taste
Calls its eggs Benedict amazing and says breakfast there is good overall.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.