Zazie
French restaurant · Cole Valley
941 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Highlights
French bistro known for brunch, patio seating, and worker benefits
French bistro known for brunch, patio seating, and worker benefits
"Where To Wait: Woods Cole Valley Excellent french toast and a charming back patio have drawn brunch-heads to Zazie for years, and the French spot shows no signs of slowing down. Hours-long waits are common here, especially around noon on weekends. Take it in stride and wait things out at Woods. The brewery has beer (of course), wine, plus a patio of its own. Or you can always just grab an espresso drink from the coffee counter at Luke’s Local and meander the aisles looking for artisan olive spreads and organic fruit—but resist the urge to try and reproduce brunch at home." - julia chen 1
"The French bistro in Cole Valley is a brunch staple thanks to their "miracle" pancakes and crispy home fries. The service is friendly to both humans and animals, and there's a nice heated back patio to enjoy your casual meal in. The only problem: Zazie doesn't take reservations. So, similar to many spots on this guide, expect to wait." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"Zazie is one of the best breakfast spots in the city. We’d wait outside in a freezing nuclear winter for their gingerbread pancakes and eggs benedicts, but coming here when it’s warm out means that we can spend some time on their amazing back patio. On nicer days, they take the awning off and you can have your breakfast under the blue sky. But even if they have it covered, enjoying what you can of the outside is a great way to start the day." - will kamensky
"We like coming to this Cole Valley spot for brunch and enjoying their great pancakes and French toast on the serene, hidden back patio. But the French bistro is also open for dinner, so heading over for a weeknight catch-up with friends is never a bad idea either. And if you have a friend who physically can’t stop fostering puppies and/or refuses to leave the house without their dog glued to their side, come on a Monday—that’s when Zazie allows dogs on their parklet and in the backyard, and offers $10 off a bottle of wine if you bring one." - julia chen 1
"Not only is Zazie dog-friendly, it’s also a hub for Cole Valley families—parents hunker down with some wine and the kids can run loose on the patio. The French restaurant has a spacious back area that easily accommodates high chairs, strollers, and your kid who finally learned how to wear shoes after a meltdown or five. If you’re here for dinner, we like the seafood stew and charcuterie (or plain burgers for some), but at brunch, it’s all about the home fries." - julia chen 1, patrick wong
