North Beach, San Francisco ยท restaurant
Open since 1951, Mama's is the North Beach brunch institution where tourists and locals line up together, neither group embarrassed about it. Sun-yellow walls and hearts on the awning set the mood; the eggy French toast, hearty omelettes, and free coffee refills make the case for why those lines have never shortened. Counter service only, no reservations. So plan to wait.
House-made crab cake, poached eggs, hollandaise on toasted English muffin
Dungeness crab, avocado, and brie in a fluffy omelette, the most SF thing on the menu
A rotating trio of Mama's famous French toasts. Chocolate cinnamon, cranberry orange, classic