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Magnin Street Cafe & BistroB
138 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
· Cafe, Bistro, Brunch restaurant
· Union Square
Popular downtown brunch cafe with friendly service and crowd-pleasing comfort dishes; expect waits at peak times and occasional inconsistencies.
The verdict
Magnin Street Cafe & Bistro delivers solid neighborhood dining with genuinely attentive service and strong brunch execution—Benedicts and pancakes earn consistent praise. However, variable quality during rushes and peak-time waits keep it from grade A territory. Best experienced for breakfast or off-peak visits rather than as a destination restaurant.
One caveat: Service slows and check delays during rushes; plan extra time
What to order
- Eggs Benedict (Norwegian, Florentine, SF)
- Ricotta Pancakes
- Steak & Eggs / Steak Frites
What diners say
- Warm, welcoming staff
- Fluffy pancakes and solid Benedicts
- Hearty hash browns and big omelets
Opening Hours
Monday07:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
Tuesday07:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
Wednesday07:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
Thursday07:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
Friday07:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Saturday07:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Sunday07:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
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