Il Canto Cafe

Gut-busting Chipotle Meat Lover’s breakfast burrito. Good value and taste. I should NOT have tried to eat the whole thing. Now suffering from food coma. The crispy bacon adds a nice textural crunch. It was my breakfast, my lunch and my dinner. Friendly, warm service even for pickup. Way better, heavier and much better value than the trendy breakfast burrito place off Union Street in Cow Hollow. Look at all of that ham and sausage in there!

Run, don’t walk, to try this amazing breakfast place. Hole in the wall in middle of SF business district. One of the best breakfast burritos I’ve ever had. Huge line. Order online and pick up in 10-15min. Wild owner who screams the orders out and manages this crazy operation to perfection. Very limited outdoor seating. Most people take to go. Just amazing breakfast burrito - recommend sausage potatoes and avocado. Their special sauce is delicious. Simple awesome.

Wow what a great spot. My brother just got me this one day. Maybe the burrito was better because it was a gift but also I think it was just solid. It does something unique with a breakfast burrito. The flavors are super present and the inside is moist. Really solid breakfast burrito. I got the meat lover because I am a huge meat lover. It had great mixture of the egg and the meat. Usually I feel like breakfast burritos are more on the dry side. Probably because of the eggs or potatoes but this breakfast burrito was moist and flavorful. Super impressed by this place. I have no clue how the service or atmosphere is because I got it delivered. I can only imagine how much better it is if I got it fresh. I would rate the burrito high eights, maybe like 8.7 for a breakfast burrito. One of my favorite breakfast burritos I have had. So 4.35 and I have no clue how the service atmosphere is again. Overall, solid breakfast burritos.

Stopped by for a breakfast burrito and wow wow it was delicious. Packed full of ingredients and their chipotle sauce is delicious. Highly recommend this place.

Grabbed a burrito here on a stop over in the city while traveling home. You can see the care in service and commitment to community this place has honed in on. The burrito was perfection - and I am a New Mexican, not easily impressed!

We had the breakfast burrito with chicken and the sandwich toast with bacon. The burrito may be small, but it’s worth every bite.

Best Cobb salad I’ve had in ages. I had the Italian dressing with chicken option- and it was delicious. Fresh and crunchy. My son had the burrito and went back for another one today! There is a small area for seating outside but it’s mainly for takeout. A lot of online order delivery folks waiting for orders.

Exceptional food, it was my number one breakfast in SF, a must try There was no indoor sitting but few tables outside, A bit busy but didn’t take more than 10 minute ! I added potatoes instead of cheese and loved it

I was in the city visiting from SD and going to start a photo walk and wanted a breakfast burrito and this is the first spot that showed on a reddit thread. I am glad I found that reddit thread. I ordered the meatlover burrito and boy was is it delicious. I enjoy breakfast burritos and have eaten them all over the country and this one has creeped into my top 5 burritos. The burrito being grilled was such a nice touch. I imagine a simple add for them and a huge upgrade in warm and crunch for the eater. the flavors were great, lots of eggs, meat, and avocado. I would say its a bargain for its location and the amount of food and flavor packed into the burrito. It is unsuspecting as it is mostly a window with some shared outdoor seating. I sat outside but no one else did seems like a to go spot mostly. The employee was also very friendly and went out of her way to help me.

$10.75 for a breakfast burrito with avocado?? this is the best steal i've found so far on my hunt for the best breakfast burrito in SF. Il Canto specializes in chipotle grilled breakfast burritos. we got the sausage avocado ($10.75) & classic bacon avocado ($11.55). the mild chipotle sauce ties everything together perfectly -- no dry burritos here!! and all the ingredients were dispersed well, which is something i appreciate & look out for. takeout only! but there's some seating outside. open 7 days a week in fidi which i'm still shocked by tbh.

I've been to Il Canto Cafe several times, and it's easily one of my favorite lunch spots in San Francisco. Every time, I've ordered the Meatlover Burrito, and it has been perfectly cooked on each visit. The burrito is packed with delicious flavors, and they never skimp on the ingredients, which makes it incredibly satisfying. Whether you're craving something hearty or just looking for a quick and delicious lunch, the Meatlover Burrito is a must-try. The cafe is pick-up only, so it's perfect if you're in a rush or just want to grab something and head back to work. I usually visit during peak lunch hours, and while there's often a line, the service is quick and efficient, so the wait is never too long. Plus, the staff is always friendly and welcoming, even when things get busy. It's clear they take pride in their food and care about their customers' experience. I highly recommend Il Canto Cafe to anyone looking for a great lunch in the city. The food is consistently excellent, the staff is great, and the whole experience is top-notch. If you're in the area, it's worth the stop--just be ready for a bit of a queue during the busy hours!

If you find yourself on the edge of the financial district, or the North Beach/Chinatown/FiDi triangle, and it's early, and you want a filling meal for a reasonable price, come to Il Canto. This is a busy production shop. You will compete with delivery drivers, but they always manage to crank out an order in 10 minutes, sometimes in less than 5. This is regular old food, but it's done well and highly appetizing. Things are fresh as a result, b/c they do volume. Lots of cheese. Lot's of tortilla, but with a little salsa or hot sauce the burritos are pretty bomb. Not huge, but large enough to keep you full until lunch.

I used to come by frequently when I worked in SF and specifically remembered the chipotle sauce and sriracha eggs that they put in the breakfast burrito. Happened to be in the city again and stopped by for a nostalgic breakfast and my god the veggie breakfast burrito is just how I remember it! The char on the toasted burrito is unbeatable and the mixture of potato, slightly spicy chipotle sauce and soft scrambled eggs is the only thing you need the morning after a night out or as a to go brunch. I rarely eat a whole burrito, but I killed this one. Even though they were busy the service was speedy. This is definitely a to go type of place, so wouldn't expect to find a table to sit down if you're planning on coming here. So happy this cafe is still going strong! If you're in SF and craving a breakfast burrito, literally stop looking and just go here you will not be disappointed!

Delicious! Love the chipotle sauce that they use in their breakfast burritos. I also appreciate that it's grilled. Good price will make me come back. Fast service too. The main guy is holding it down! Props to him

Hidden gem. I worked around the corner for this place for years and never tried it. Got it delivered today and was not disappointed. Perfect distribution of ingredients throughout. I always assume my first bite is going to be all tortilla but I was pleasantly surprised. Decently priced too. Good Sunday football watching fuel.

One word: AWOOGA. I crave this breakfast burrito when I am near and far. It calls to me like a baby bird calls its mother. If you are in the FiDi area, you MUST get an Il Canto breakfast burrito. The guy working the booth is always friendly and kind, wanting to do anything to make your experience quick and delicious! These burritos are HUGE and could easily be made into two meals. I love Il Canto, and will ALWAYS come back.

I am a big fan of breakfast burritos and was surprised to find such an amazing one in SF on my work travels - luckily within walking distance of the office. I first found this spot almost two years ago and make a point to go at least once every time I have a company onsite (twice a year). To preface, I live in SoCal and have tried many breakfast burritos far and wide (DC/VA breakfast burritos are nonexistent). Il Canto Cafe is personable, quick, and the chipotle burritos are phenomenal with their amazing chipotle sauce and the perfectly grilled tortilla wrap. It's a small storefront, but they have some outdoor seating right next door. I usually just pick my burrito up and walk to the office or something. Food: - chipotle breakfast burrito with bacon/sausage avocado - I highly recommend either bacon or sausage and add the avocado! They don't skimp on the avocado like other places. I tried it with potato too, but it was a little too dry in some spots. The fluffy eggs, meat, avocado, and sauce combo is perfect. The only odd thing is that sometimes I wish there was an extra side salsa since I am used to putting salsa on my breakfast burritos. I love how reasonable the burrito is. It usually takes me two days to finish, so I save half for another day and I feel pretty full both days. I usually order online before I walk over to the storefront and on the weekdays the food comes out quickly. Sometimes on the weekends, it could take 30+ minutes to get the food out, so make sure to order early online. Overall, highly recommend this breakfast burrito spot! It's quick, reasonable, delicious, and they are super nice!

So so good!! The breakfast burrito hit the spot. I've seen many reviews on tik tok and I wasn't sure if it would be worth the hype but I can say it was. They wrote good morning julia on my bag, I loved it. The staff seems super sweet. I can't say much about the place itself since i did it via doordash but from my experience I'll be buying again soon.

Very efficient, Friendly, Always bustin, Great communication! My brother works in the city and has been coming here since before the change of ownership and it's still great! Recipes are the same and they didn't mess with success. We came while on vacation and it was worth the brief wait outside, enjoying the hustle of the city. Clearly a huge call ahead and/or online order spot. There were about 5-6 delivery drivers who clearly came here for orders on the regular. Highly recommend. If you don't want to wait, order ahead.

Smaller than I expected but it does pack a lot of favor. Opted for a chicken with bacon and avocado. Chipotle sauce cuts through all of that as you bite in. Makes for one savory breakfast burrito. Cafe resides within the depths of financial district. Unfortunately there isn't any indoor seating. Small area neighboring nearby has a few but area can get windy. Walking is the better option for a visit but if you choose to drive, it is best to come by in the early AM right when they open. On the plus side, staff is friendly and efficient. Took less than 10 minutes from ordering to get my food.

Looking for some fire breakfast burritos! Def check this place out. The Grilled Chipotle Breakfast burrito comes loaded with eggs, avocado, protein of choice, and chipotle sauce. The flavors go so well together. They operate out of a pretty small place so it's not like a sit and dine location. But a perfect grab and go

You should taste these super yummy breakfast burritos for yourselves. I saw this pop up on my social media feeds. I decided to get one, so I ordered the Meat Lovers breakfast burrito, and I was delighted with the quality of ingredients, burrito size, and incredible flavor. The service was outstanding, quick, and accessible. You can order by phone for pick up, which makes things easier since there is a small wait outside. The ambiance has big city vibes, dedicated outdoor seating, and a standing area for a brief dining experience. Good stuff. 5 star breakfast burritos.

Quick bite before our road trip and I thought it was pretty great. My bf and I got the Sausage chipotle burrito and the Ham chipotle burrito. I think the ham was way better that the sausage. I asked for extra salsa and it was standard tomato salsa and I was expecting spicy salsa which I thought it could use but the regular salsa made the burritos taste great and the burritos were super cheesy which I really enjoyed. The chipotle was not giving chipotle but it was still a good burrito and a pretty good sized burrito. The workers were also very patient with me changing my mind and were apologetic about the wait time.

I came here on a whim because of the Yelp reviews and I highly recommend! I'll Canto have me one of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had. They had a few different options so I decided to go with the avocado bacon burrito. It was neither huge nor tiny but had generous amounts of avocado and bacon inside. The chipotle scrambled eggs were delicious and I'm surprised the combination hasn't been stolen by other places yet. The restaurant itself is focused on to go orders but has a few tables outside. Staff were really friendly. Do yourself a favor and try the breakfast burritos! I promise you won't be disappointed.

I can see why this place was popular. Friendly staff and bunch of news articles showcasing the restaurant at the door. Quite a few customers but got our order in about 10 minutes. The burrito exterior is a bit crisp and inside is packed with chipotle sauce and filling. Pretty affordable and easy to bring around.

The best breakfast burrito in San Francisco! Make sure to add avocado. Order ahead and skip the wait.

I'm from SoCal--OC born and raised, so breakfast burritos are a part of my regular diet. THESE ONES ARE MY FAVORITE IN SF. SOOOOO flavorful, delicious, hearty, filling, unique. I add red onions and avocado to mine, and usually get ham (this is going to change soon since I'm trying to go plant-based). I absolutely love the grill marks on the outside, which give it such a nice texturally difference to all the goopy delicious soft mess that is inside the burrito. Their chipotle sauce is A+. I order from delivery apps usually, but decided to pop by when I was in the area. They don't have a seated dining area, but there's an office building outside seated area right next to it where you can enjoy your piping hot burrito. Service was also great--the older gentleman taking my order was kind enough to refill my water before I even asked!

Great little breakfast burrito. Held up to it getting delivered. The only thing I would say is missing is some extra salsa on the side. It was a bit dryer than my liking.

I got the classic bacon and avocado breakfast burrito and so so good. My friend delivered it to me and was still warm and delicious when it got to me. It was flavorful and filling and liked the visible grill marks. The bacon was cooked well, plenty of egg, and like the chipotle sauce and flavor. It was well balanced and super satisfying.

Breakfast burrito hands down SO GOOD! Place gets busy in the morning. I recommend ordering a head of time. Place is small they're only taking take out orders no dine in. There are pastries and baked goods right in the front that look good. Most def try the burrito highly recommend

Ain't nobody making breakfast burritos like Il Canto, nobody! Left an appointment with a couple super hangry kids, checked my bookmarks on Yelp and Il Canto was perfect because it was the nearest spot within walking distance, just a block away. We hightailed it down the street! We had the chipotle burrito and meatlover burritos. We all agreed, hands down these are the best breakfast burritos we've ever had. My chipotle burrito was made fresh, full of juicy shrimp, spinach and avocado. Absolutely delicious! It was about a 15 minute wait for the food, and if we weren't in such a rush we would have sat and enjoyed our burritos on their outdoor patio area, but the meter was a ticking a couple blocks away so we took them to go. We've been back several times since our first visit and the burritos are amazing each time. With service to match!

This place satisfied my hunger! Upon arriving to the cafe, a nice lady immediately greeted my boyfriend and me. Then I ordered the Grilled Chicken Breakfast Burrito. The wait was about 7-10 minutes because you know, perfection takes time. The same lady assured us that our burritos will be coming out shortly, which I appreciated. The customer service was like a fine dining service, respectful and interactive. Aside from the service, the cherry on top about II Canto Cafe is their Grilled Chicken Breakfast Burrito. The chicken was juicy, the tortilla was moist, the cheese was the perfect sharpness, and finished off with chipotle sauce to lock in all these perfect ingredients lathered between each other. Anyway, what a breakfast!!

This place has the best burrito i've had! I discovered it when i was around the area and trying to find an open place to buy brunch - and i feel really lucky i did! I've also tried their alfredo with shrimp and lemon bar - both really nice as well. One comment though is their coffee - it's not bad, but also nothing special, so with many other options, i probably won't get that again. You'd have to wait a bit for the service, since there's usually a line, but i'd say it's worth it. The guy who mans the cashier is very friendly and efficient, so that's a plus too. Def 5 stars, just for the burrito alone.

You guys ..... YUM!!!! Breakfast burrito is worth the hype !! Recommend adding bacon and avocado with a side of extra chipotle sauce if you like it saucy like me

I truly think II Canto Cafe has the best breakfast burritos in the city. I found this place from tik tok and had this placed cater one of my work events. Everyone had such great reviews and we've ordered three times from this place because it's so good! I love ordering the meatlover chipotle burrito. Their prices are fair for SF (around $11-$13). You can also order them on doordash or grubhub which is nice if you are catering! The workers here are friendly. HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone craving a breakfast burrito.

Exactly what you are hoping for in a cafe. - quick and friendly service - great menu with lots of variety - fair prices -comfy seating

Great breakfast burritos. I haven't found a breakfast burrito that beats Nate's in SoCal/Costa Mesa but this is pretty good for SF. Overall, the burrito was well filled and not dry. The avocado bacon had good chunks of avocado and bacon. Somebody Feed Phil "Phil" recommended this place to the audience at an event, so I excpected it to be awesome, but it's more like 4.5 stars to me so I rounded up. Finding a parking spot in this area is almost impossible, so I waited in the car while my friend ordered and waited for our food. The burritos are filled nicely, so I ate half and saved the other half for later.

Now this is what I call a breakfast burrito! If there was a camera outside on the street by this place, let's just say there would be a recording of a very happy chubby man falling in love with his burrito. I got the spinach burrito and added chicken, and everything in it was perfect! I would eat breakfast here everyday if I worked in the area. Again, a common theme with amazing food, this place is just a hole in the wall style restaurant that takes orders from the door or online and will make you a very special burrito in 5-10 mins! I have nothing else to say, go get that burrito, don't waste time on my review.

In ordered egg and cheese on croissant. I received something on a burnt croissant. Pure waste of money and it was nasty

If you work in the financial district, you need to visit Il Canto Café for their breakfast burritos. Even though they are called 'breakfast' burritos, they will probably be filling enough to last you for both breakfast and lunch. One time I didn't practice self restraint and accidentally finished an entire breakfast burrito in the morning. I could barely stay awake from the food coma. That is why I learned to pace myself and save the other half of the burrito for the lunch. It's a great deal! I like the texture of the burrito because they grill it to make the skin crispy. They are really popular, so it's better to order ahead online and pick up. The wait in the morning is about 10-15 min.

If you want to order from here make sure to do online and wait about 30mins-1hour to go pick it up! They make you order online when you're in person which I honestly don't think it works. I don't mind ordering online but they also have DoorDash, uber eats, & etc. orders that they have to do. I came in person, did an order online how they told me to and the uber eats orders came out before mine did. I suggest that they change their ordering system because it accumulates and people who are there in person waiting do not get their orders. I waited over all over 30mins for 1 burrito and 1 drink.

I got the chipotle ham avocado breakfast burrito. I usually don't like breakfast food, but this burrito was probably one of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had. It was very saucy and all the flavors were really good and just a great lunch. It was also good value and the owners were very nice.

Hands down the BEST breakfast burrito spot in the city! A breakfast burrito from Il Canto at the end of my shift would be the only thing that I would be excited about while working graveyard shifts. Their burritos are super tasty and the consistency is always there. The staff is friendly and they work quickly. Il Canto is a bit on the pricier end, but I rather pay $15 for a burrito from them than Chipotle. I highly recommend it!

This breakfast burrito is the perfect hangover cure! Cheesy, saucey, full of flavor with sautéed onions in the eggs- this burrito beats the Bodega burrito for me! Order on yelp and go pickup to skip the wait. Takes ~10 minutes max every time! Love

Il Canto Cafe is pretty awesome. Hella convenient for me because my office is upstairs. Back in the day, this used to be a Tully's coffee. To the right of it used to be a pretty busy Chinese restaurant. All that is gone now. This morning I got really hungry and weren't quite ready for lunch yet. The guy said good morning to me when I went out for a cigarette, so I decided to try their breakfast croissant (cheese egg sausage) $7. It was tasty! It hit the spot and I was ready for work again. Take-out service was excellent.

Great breakfast burritos!! A lot of people come here to eat but is pretty fast to order. No inside dining but there is outside seating. Ordering is at the door only or on eating apps for faster pick up.

If you're going to charge more for a burrito with avocado, you should put at least one slice of avocado in it...

This breakfast burrito puts all the other breakfast burritos to shame! I was actually speechless from how good this was. The employees were super friendly and worked hard to get the orders out quick. I already want to go back again tomorrow!

Ordered burritos on the way into SF. The food was tasty and the pickup service was efficient. Will repeat. BB

I'm quickly becoming obsessed with the veggie breakfast burrito here. It's one of my favorite breakfast burritos in the entire world. And I eat a lot of breakfast burritos. It's the combination of the smoothness of the chipotle mayo sauce, the background earthiness of just enough black beans, the warmth of a generous portion of melty cheese... and that doesn't even factor in the perfectly cooked seasoned potato chunks... or how they delicately toast the entire thing on the panini press... I could go on and on. Plus the people are all friendly and work fast, you can order ahead on their website, and they have a little outdoor seating area right next to the counter. It's so good, I went all the way downtown just for that burrito this morning. No other reason. And if they were open at night, I would go back right now for another.

This burritos are off the hinges. This place rocks. Great service great food very nice staff. Open really early. I love it.

The absolute best breakfast burritos. Keeps me full all day. Premium ingredients and great price!! I recommend ordering online during rush hour (it gets really busy) and adding fresh jalapeños for an extra kick.

Food: always my go to breakfast burrito and lox bagel. Service: always friendly and pays attention to notes Ambiance: n/a - it's a takeout location.

The chipotle breakfast burrito is one of the best burritos I have ever had. I look forward to having it whenever I am in town. I get it with bacon, and I can't recommend it enough. Also, the staff is really nice.

The BEST breakfast burrito we had in San Francisco and our entire time in California. We happened upon this place while walking to another destination and decided to grab some burritos. It's been 6 months since we had them and my husband still talks about them. The service was quick and there was a small outdoor seating area that was perfect. Can't wait to come to San Francisco again and will definitely be stopping by for more breakfast burritos!

I've been getting their breakfast burritos about monthly for a year and a half now, and they were always my favorite in the city. Not sure what has changed in the last few months, but I'm extremely disappointed. Twice now I have ordered through DoorDash with both times taking OVER 2 HOURS to get my order. Now, today, my order was CANCELLED after hours of waiting. Per DoorDash support we called the store, who immediately instructed us to "order online as we can't take your order due to being too busy." Obviously! IL Canto shouldn't have any mobile ordering even open if they cannot handle the volume of orders in the first place. I'm extremely happy to see small businesses succeeding, but if they lose touch with what got them there (at minimum fulfilling simple 2-item orders, **costing $42**, within an hour), they're sure to see a decline. We'll never order again and no one else should either, unless you want cold, old food.

Meat lovers breakfast burrito was amazing grilled to perfection flavorful and didn't lack any of what was included. It was delicious! Will be back!