LOQUAT

The Best Spots For A Quick Breakfast

"You’ll need to fuel up first, if you plan on spending a Sunday morning in Hayes Valley, washing your hands with artisan soap and smelling copious amounts of candles. Get it done at Loquat, a cafe that looks like a set out of a Sunset Magazine shoot with pink walls and rustic flower arrangements. There’s tea and espresso that’ll jolt you awake, plus filling Jewish and Levantine-inspired pastries. Order a bunch of baked things, like mini salted chocolate babka with delicate layers, and bourekas filled with sweet ricotta and sage, while deciding how much you’ll let yourself spend on unnecessary home decor. " - julia chen 1