Mymy

"Mymy is a Nob Hill spot that labels itself as a coffee shop, but in reality it’s one of the hottest places for brunch in this part of town, as anyone who’s waited in their long line can attest. The menu spans the trusty list of brunch classics like benedicts, omelets, and french toast, but the bouncy lemon cottage cheese pancakes and not-too-greasy corned beef hash are the move. And on days when this corner of California St. isn’t a wind tunnel testing lab, the outdoor tables are a great place to sip one of the five mimosa options, like the always-refreshing guava." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez

"If you’re not a morning person, standing in line for breakfast is about as much fun as riding the Matterhorn at Disneyland with a stomach virus, but the lemon pancakes at Mymy are worth it. Stop somewhere for coffee on your way, join the crowd on California Street, and if the coffee isn’t doing enough, order some mimosas once you sit down." - will kamensky

"Mymy is a Nob Hill spot that labels itself as a coffee shop, but in reality it’s one of the hottest places for brunch in this part of town, as anyone who’s waited in their long line can attest. The menu spans the trusty list of brunch classics like benedicts, omelets, and french toast, but the bouncy lemon cottage cheese pancakes and not-so-greasy corned beef hash are the move. And on days when this corner of California St. isn’t a wind tunnel testing lab, the outdoor tables are a great place to sip one of the five mimosa options, like the always-refreshing guava." - Ricky Rodriguez

"Mymy calls itself a coffee shop, but they’re much more than that—they have very good takes on brunch classics. The fact that the hash browns are the size of a small frisbee is also exciting. You might have to wait for a seat on their sidewalk patio (they don’t take reservations), but the benedicts are worth it." - team infatuation

"Like Mymy, which has operated since 2002, Plain Jane is focused on daytime delights: The menu — not so plain, after all — features sweet breakfasts such as red velvet pancakes (with white chocolate cream, banana, and chocolate chip maple syrup) and custardy pain de mie French toast." - Caleb Pershan