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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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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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