Looking for another nice brunch spot in San Francisco?
Try Stacks in Hayes Valley at the corner of Hayes and Octavia. This brunch spot is packed during the weekends, but well worth it. Stacks opens at 7am and closes at 3:30pm, so their focus is breakfast and lunch.
The first time I went there, I was amazed at the size of their menu. The menu options are endless with omelets, crepes, scrambles, pancakes, waffles, skillets, fritattas, benedicts, french toast, steak and eggs, whatever you want pretty much. I’m only mentioning the breakfast side of things since I’ve only tried the breakfast. Their lunch menu is just as full with variety.
With such a large selection, the real fun comes in deciding what to order. I usually look around to see what the most popular item is but that didn’t help this time. Everyone had different food on their plate and everyone looked like they were enjoying it. After much deliberation, we ordered a Chicken Apple Sausage omelet, 2 stack of plain pancakes, a side of ham, and a bananarama smoothie.
The drink came out in a few minutes after ordering which was a pleasant surprise as the restaurant looked busy. And about another 5 minutes later the food came. Wow! The food came out quick. The omelet was great, the egg wasn’t oily at all, and not too cheesy. The pancakes were soft, maybe too soft for some people as it crumbles in your mouth. The side of ham was a huge thick slice and tasted great.
During our meal, the waiter stopped by a few times, re-filled our water, and asked how our meal was going. He even knew when to drop off the bill at the right time without interruption or having to wait. I was very impressed with the service and showed that through the larger tip.
Overall, food, service and ambiance is great. This restaurant is one of the few restaurants which can accommodate larger parties. I highly recommend Stacks in San Francisco for brunch with a large group of friends. You won’t be disappointed.
