Zazie, Cole Valley
30 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
Many people recommend Zazie for brunch, and a few praise its patio in Cole Valley. Several commenters say weekend waits can be long, though a couple of commenters say they were seated quickly. Not everyone is won over: some commenters call it pricey, and a few found the food disappointing, not great or forgettable.
Address
Zazie, 941 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Best for
- Brunch
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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
Gives Zazie as a direct answer to the brunch request.
- Recommendsu/Blackcorduroy23 in r/AskSF · Feb 2026ambience
Calls Zazie's cute with good vibes though not the quickest.
- Recommendsu/BobBulldogBriscoe in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026taste
Says Zazie is good, especially for eggs Benedict variations such as the dungeness crab one.
- Recommendsu/Perfect-Eggplant- in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Names Zazie as their top choice, while noting it does not take brunch reservations.
- Recommendsu/CatfishMcCoy in r/AskSF · May 2025
Lists Zazie among brunch options.
- Caveatu/HippoGiggle in r/AskSF · Dec 2023wait time
Says most people should expect a long wait.
- Mixedu/Savings-Breath-9118 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026value
Finds it overpriced with food that is not great; outdoor seating would still suit, but indoor seating is cramped and loud.
- Recommendsu/daisybit in r/AskSF · Feb 2026
Recommends Zazie and suggests waiting at Finnegand's for a table.
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- Recommendsu/lrondberg in r/AskSF · Mar 2026
Gives Zazie as a bare one-word answer to the request.
- Recommendsu/tristanbrotherton in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026
Says they love Zazie and was glad it came up first.
- Caveatu/CaliPenelope1968 in r/AskSF · Dec 2023wait time
Wants to try it on a weekend but won't put up with the wait.
- Recommendsu/CoolAd745 in r/AskSF · Dec 2023
Lists this place among several brunch answers, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/MurkyPerspective767 in r/AskSF · Dec 2023wait time
Calls Zazie their go-to SF spot and says they get seated quickly on visits.
- Caveatu/__neonsign__ in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026
Found Zazie very disappointing.
- Recommendsu/octohog in r/AskSF · Jan 2026taste
Says Zazie's is great and that they usually order its French toast.
- Recommendsu/Holiday_Syllabub6257 in r/AskSF · Jan 2026
Suggests Zazie's as the more traditional choice.
- Recommendsu/wookyoftheyear in r/AskSF · Sep 2026
Recalls a past weekday visit with their spouse as great; warns weekend waits can be long and suggests going on a weekday or arriving early.
- Recommendsu/Such_Track_5235 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026ambience
Suggests trying it; describes a sunny patio with spaced-out tables and calmer brunches than typical.
- Recommendsu/jacxf in r/AskSF · Feb 2026
Names Zazie as their favorite brunch spot in Cole Valley; warns of usual waits, suggests reserving, but says it's worth it.
- Recommendsu/Ohheckitsme in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Calls Zazie a favorite; says they usually wait for a table, passing time at a nearby hardware store.
- Recommendsu/Mystique_Peanut in r/AskSF · Feb 2024
Names this place as a direct answer to the patio brunch request.
- Recommendsu/brookish in r/AskSF · Jan 2024
Suggests Zazie as one of two answers to the French toast question.
- Recommendsu/dollymixxx in r/AskSF · Aug 2026
Lists this restaurant as one of their brunch picks.
- Recommendsu/paininthebutt12223 in r/AskSF · Aug 2026
Agrees with the parent's brunch list, counting this place among their two favorite SF brunch spots.
- Caveatu/LoonIsland in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026
Describes Zazie negatively: long waits, cramped space and forgettable food.
- Recommendsu/Woofmom2023 in r/AskSF · Mar 2026
Suggests skipping traditional brunch for dumplings instead and links a list of San Francisco dumpling spots.
- Recommendsu/sfcnmone in r/AskSF · Jul 2024taste
Suggested as a good option if driving, praising its pancakes and other food.
- Mixedu/JazzlikePea8446 in r/AskSF · Mar 2026price
Says food is great but better for a dinner date, and it's expensive.
- Recommendsu/baarbod in r/AskSF · Mar 2024
Calls Zazie the place to go for brunch.
- Recommendsu/fenrirwolf1 in r/AskSF · Feb 2024ambience
Says this Cole Valley spot offers a standout outdoor space.
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