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For four star American, try Mama's On Washington Square in San Francisco. Here's a place to get good food. Check out this popular and affordable place in the North Beach area. It's known for its bakery. This place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features breakfast and brunch.
4.0 of 5 stars.
While I don't think I'd wait over 30 mins to eat here, it IS pretty delicious. When you wake up on the weekends, starving (and possibly hungover), who has the patience to stand, peering in through the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mama's is a must for breakfast if you're visiting San Francisco for the first time; or your hungry for a delicious breakfast. Get there early as a line forms quickly. But don't be deterred, you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're an impatient person like me, it's best to come during the week, when the lines are more managable.I went with a friend on a tuesday and because I arrived late, didn't have to wait. He...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE MAMA'S! This is a great place for breakfast & brunch in SF. The wait is usually long, so the earlier you get there the better - but it is well worth it. They move quick, the prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The line is long. The brunch is great. The homemade jam is delicious. If you do not want to wait in a line for an hour, then show up early - 8am early. If sleeping in is a priority for you, the be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best breakfast I have ever had. Food is amazing! Only problem is that the lineup can be really long which sucks when you're starving. But, that won't stop me from going back again and again!
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had just woken up and re-parking the car so we don't get a ticket and saw a small line outside. So we walked there and only had to wait 5 minutes max to get in. I like how the ingredients were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Mama's,The entire experience took 2.5 hours out of my Sunday, but after it's all said and done...even waiting in line through a light drizzle, it was worth it in order to stuff our faces with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
On our third attempt, we succeeded and got in to have breakfast at Mama's with no waiting in line. You see, the lines are horrendous on the weekends and I'm not willing to wait more than two hours for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! Would definetly have my last meal here!
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely adore this place! Great service, amazing decor, and most importantly, the food is well worth the wait. My girlfriend had the Eggs Benedict blackstone (crispy bacon in lieu of the ham), and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So yea the breakfast is good and everything, but c'mon people! It's breakfast....it's all good. Like sex...even when it's bad it's good, except I don't have to wait in line for an hour and a half for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great brunch/breakfast place if you don't mind the wait and the crowds.Came here on a Thursday morning around 10am and was greeted by a 20 minute wait outside in the cold. Mama's is a fairly small...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Tried it for the first time with two friends, Sydnie T. and Alison L. I think they liked it more than me. I guess it's part of the North Beach experience, coming here for an all-American breakfast?...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well worth the wait. Feeling ambitious? Try the dungeness crab omelete!
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, we finally went. We've been in town for a month now and have brunched all over the place, but everywhere we go, people ask us if we've been to Mama's yet. So... we finally went.We struck out...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mama's is OKay but if I want to by pass the line I just drive to San Rafael Pier 15 ;-) It owned by the same people... guy and has just as good of B-fast... Curly's is always a good breakfast in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is Tuesday morning, 9:30 am, and a 45-minute wait still stands.Now the hype about this place is so intense that... I don't even know what to say. People make it seem like the mecca of breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
1-1/2 hour wait for average brunch food. so not worth it! just when you think you're almost done waiting, you've made it past the entry door you've been staring at for so long... yay!... only then...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An adorable breakfast and lunch spot. We went Saturday morning, so there was a line out the door. You can watch the chefs cook as you wait in line when you move up into the diner. We waited almost two...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most definitely, expect a long wait. We had to feed the meters about 3 times to avoid a ticket - since the max time to fill it up is an hour. Airy atmosphere, fresh squeezed OJ, and yummy Eggs...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not too bad of a wait, although I did go on a Thursday at about 1pm. The staff was very friendly. Good location. Food was fresh and tasty. The #1 Washington Omelet was great as was the Swedish French...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just don't get this place people line up here like it was their last breakfast that they're gona have before dying and to make sure its their best. The percentages for locals are really low here...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just make sure you bring a bottle of water and a snack for the 45-60 minutes wait!!! But if you make it, be sure you will be rewarded with a list full of awesome french toasts and omelets to choose...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i am not a patient person and cannot justify waiting 1 hour for food. so that is the main reason why i haven't eaten again at this quaint brunch place. BUT i am almost due for another visit to mama's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh delicious breakfasts! Don't go hungry though, you'll be waiting in line on the weekends, so take a coffee and little snack for the wait. (Get some foccaccia first from Liguria Bakery across the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here about 6 years ago with Lisa and loved it a lot. So when I was visiting this weekend, I luckily found this place again and it was amazing despite the long (_x_) wait.If I ever move here, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
another tourist trap......BUT....the food is outstanding. It's not hard to cook breakfast dishes, but to perfect them and have a line out the door no matter what day of the week or what time is quite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I wanted to try out Dottie's, but the line was a 2 hour wait. We skipped Dottie's and headed out to Mama's. Mama's also had a line outside, but it was much shorter than Dottie's. We...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay. I skipped out on the first attempt over a month ago when this place was first introduced to me. Gary went instead. Said good things. I think. Hmm... makes me wonder now that I may have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Besides the 2 hour wait (and in my case, in the rain), brunch at Mama's is just delightfully splendid. Wonderful little traditional breakfast shop that truly embodies what San Francisco is all about....
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love it, there is nothing else to say...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not much else I can say that the 750 other reviewers haven't, so I will recommend my favorite: the Monte Cristo. It is a very elusive item that I can't seem to find at other brunch places. Mama's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went during the week to avoid the line. The chocolate cinnamon french toast was borderline amazing. The presentation alone is awesome. Also tried so of my girlfriends omlette which was good. The jam...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes there is sometimes an hour long line. Parking is not fun. Always WELL worth the wait and maybe even the ticket. Ive gotten in in 10 mins on a Sat morn, and then on a Tuesday it took an hour to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a regular at Mama's for the following:1. The jam available on every table... will take whatever you ordered to a whole new level of AMAZING.2. Pan Dore (never tasted french toast this good, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I usually don't review places that have over 250 reviews already, but I live a half block away from Mama's and I can see Mama's from my living room. I feel compelled to share something about Mama's:I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't see what the hype is all about. Waiting in line for 40 mins isn't my thing. I had the monte cristo which was pretty good, and my gf had the $18.50 crab benedict which was ok in my opinion. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't be scared of the Disneyland-like line outside - it is all worth the wait! Mama's has quickly become my favorite breakfast place. The average wait time is about 1 hour on a Saturday or Sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know, Mama's in North Beach. Its a popular breakfast spot. Most folks know about it since its sitting on the corner of one of the most famous SF neighborhoods. But yesterday Mama's kind of saved...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 Stars - - This is one Hot Mama. Pros: Consistently high quality breakfasts. I've been here 3 times with groups of 3-5 people, so I've heard direct feedback on 12 or so different menu choices....
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I miss my MAMA!!! i waited in line for like 45 min and i was mad hungry. my friends told me to check this place out because they said it's really good. I'm a big breakfast person so I decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best brunch place in almost the bay area and believe me I've been to the southbay and eastbay too. Never been to northbay so cannot say the whole bay area. Dottie's take second place next...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are 3 meals in a day. I could have breakfast for all three.If there were 9 meals in a day, I probably could have breakfast for all nine meals. You get the picture. So when one of my most...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ever been to Disneyland and stood in the loooong lines for a ride that only lasts a minute or so? And then you question, was it worth it?$18.50 for a dungeness crab omelette with avocado, havarti, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i took the plunge & waited in line, not that bad waited about 50 minutes before got to order. Highlight of waiting in line was a guy on a scooter came by and told us that he was a local and that we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT if you love breakfast. There's always a line but it's not as bad as it looks. The problem is choosing what to order before it's your turn. If you stay on Columbus (or nearby) you can walk...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason there are always lines of people waiting to get in to eat here. Fresh, homemade breakfast foods, with lunch options too. I sometimes go with my boyfriend and split a Monte Cristo....
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is everything that everyone described it to be. Of course there was a line, but thankfully it moved relatively quickly and their system of ordering the food before you sit down seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My former boss recommended this place, so for the longest time I wanted to go but never found the time. My wife and I got married in San Francisco, so i figured the morning after the wedding would be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars only because of the wait (otherwise, definite 5 stars). We waited an hour this past Sunday morning...would and will do it again! Food was excellent and the service even better! Make sure to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mama's is by far the best breakfast in SF...We recently went to Mama's , before the St. Patty's parade we got there at 9am and there was a line around the building and down the street.45minute wait!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just like everyone else, we had to wait. Showed up about 2pm on Sunday and it was an hour before we got to the inside line and ordered our food. I was ordered to get the banana nut french toast. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Found this place on Yelp when I was in search of a yummy breakfast place last week...I showed up super early on a Tuesday and totally thought there wasn't going to be a line...wrong. I guess there's a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great florentine scramble!!!! if i come again i'm bringing a little beach chair though to wait the hour it took us just to order!
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the Montecristo - seriously the best one ever.But everything else is mediocre:- the coffee is flavorless, watery...- the french toast is dense, not custardy- the omelettes are plasticky (I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped here for breakfast after reading all of the rave reviews. The food was good but I don't think it's worth more than about a 30 minute wait. Another item to consider is if you have a car,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had brunch here on Thursday morning and was surprised I still had to wait around 30 minutes just to get in through the front door (at least it wasn't raining and the sun was out). Once in the door,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just go and wait in the stinking line already.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Waiting in line for about 40 minutes in the HOT BLAZING SUN was no fun. But Mama's, oh Mama's, you really did make the wait well worth it. Everything flowed so quick and smoothly after we were seated....
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, this place is pretty good, but the french toast, is to die for! I've been here twice so far. I was a little disappointed at my omelet that last time I came. Thank God I also ordered a french...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK- this is the place about 3 years ago that blew me away about breakfast. They took breakfast to a level that I didn't know existed. Mama's set the bar. Well I went back this weekend. It could be the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn good food! French Toast w/ fresh berries...Amazing! Waited in line and definitely learned my lesson, do not go on the weekends, but rather a random day in the middle of the week! There is no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How good is the MONTE CRISTO here? SO good that I will gladly wait an hour again to get it and have two monte cristos (their portions are VERY generous btw) on top of a french toast dish. I'm sure...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH MY STARS! Mama's was recommended by a neighbor the night before we flew to this wonderful city. I said, okay, I'll Yelp it and see what those Yelping people have to say about Mama's. I trust the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we got there on a saturday morning at 8:30, and we ended up waiting for an hour and a half outside, and another 20 for our food to come out. the restaurant is really small and cramped, and there's a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
first spot I'm hitting when I'm back in the city is MAMA's. pout* I want some mama's french toast so badly.all you locals who drive by...walk by... hell is within a 30mile radius of this place please...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 STAR FOOD4 STARS for PRICE4 STARS because the 1:05 hour wait wasn't worth 5 Stars. If the wait was only less than 10 minutes and the food prices were a couple dollars less, then I would rate this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is damn GOOD. The monte christo was just perfectly made and I won't ever forget how good it tasted. The place gets real crowded and it's very tough to find a seat but regardless, you can...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Heidi has hit a milestone! #50 and I couldn't think of a better place to review than Mama's.Mama's I love you in the sun, the rain, the fog and on a hung over Sunday morning when if I don't eat in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mama's mama's mama's..this place is fabulous. Yes b*tches, the line is long. It's SF, get used to long lines for good places. Or don't, and miss out on this place, but either way please stop whining...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great. The service is friendly. The wait is obscene. But you all knew that before you went! Its a fabulous place to brunch but don't expect a lazy afternoon with several rounds of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
omg, this place is UNbelievable. i've heard of this place, known for its super awesome brunch and super long lines. so we decided to go to mama's 8am on a random wednesday right before work. turns out...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Outdoor long line...really long line....your hunger grows, your patience dies, the line then inches up 10 minutes later. 30-45 minutes later, you reach the door, you contiue to wait...wait....you get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
1. OMG the Line Outside is long2. OMG the Line isn't moving3. OMG the Line is a trickle4. OMG the Line CONTINUES inside!5. OMG you Order & PAY while standing in Line inside6. OMG there's no priority...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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If you are impatient or in a hurry, I'd pass, but you'll be sorry. This was one of the best breakfast spots I've visited. Well worth the 30 minute wait to get to the door. Choosing your breakfast will be the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my #1 breakfast restaurant! Okay, I hate waiting in the line for about 20-35 minutes (rain or shine) just to get inside, and needing to wait in a line to order and use the restroom! You'll...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend recommended Mama's as a must stop for us before heading back to Seattle. Now if you would have told me that I was going to stand in the pouring rain for almost two hours after I got to bed at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from OC... hands down... best breakfast I've ever had at noon. Got there at 10:30AM... waited 2hr & 30min in the rain... but it was all worth it!
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!! It is a homey little place, not the trendy, gentrified eatery you become accustomed to in SF. You wait on line outside for anywhere from 15 minutes to over an hour, then place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mama's has amazing breakfast!I've only been there a few times and each time I've had to wait, but it really is as great as everyone says and totally worth it. The staff is so friendly and you can't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to place this several times and it has never let me down.I always had to wait for atleast 30 min before getting seated. There assortment of French toasts is unlike any other and eggs are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Definitely worth the wait and standing on the the street side in the foggy mist. My husband and I have actually driven from Sacramento to San Fran just for their food. Must go.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Average. Touristy. Over-priced.Que malo! I was really looking forward to a great experience, and even brought a book to prepare for the wait (2 hours). I was befuddled that Mama's was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had heard so much about this place, we got up at 6am on a Sunday morning (which is frankly amazing) to get the bus across the city to go there. It didn't disappoint and thanks to the very early...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hm... Against better logic, I stayed up past 3 and wound up waking to a world of lethargy and reluctance. Fortunately, I know this beautiful way to meander through such a feeling: breakfast.Went to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: I'm a fan of "Stuff white people like", so if the site offends you I suggest you don't read the rest of the review and that you get a sense of humor. Mama's is the Mecca of breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. I heard this place served the best breakfast in San Francisco... but I can't say I was entirely impressed. Makes a decent breakfast, but don't know if it's worth the 1-2 hour long wait. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good, but Not worth standing in line for...seriously, not That great...french toast is ok...omelette is ok. I don't understand the hype. Only tourists would stand out there for 45 mins. Crazy
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The gold standard of breakfast in San Francisco. I've never had anything not exceptional. Do go on a weekday morning a half hour before it opens and I think they are closed on Mondays. Do NOT bring...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The wait was insanely long...1.5hours!!! Thank God it was a nice day! This brunch only place is cute, but it's not worth the wait. I had their crab omelette and was satisfied with what I got and their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We waited for more than an hour outside to eat - I got chocolate French toast and potatoes and my fiance got crab eggs benedict. It for sure was NOT worth the wait (or the massive sunburn I got on my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep this short. It's worth the 2 hour wait in the rain! Just go prepared to wait in line.
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok by far one of the best breakfast San Francisco has to offer but come on I have to wait outside for an hour only to have to wait inside for 20 minutes to order only wait again for another 10 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute place located in North Beach, right by the Coit Tower. I had breakfast here and then took a walk up Telegraph Hill to hang out with the parrots and, for the first time, I went up Coit Tower and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love breakfast food. It is my favorite meal of the day. If I could eat breakfast all the time, I would. I love it all, eggs, toast, french toast, waffles, pancakes, bacon, sausage, all of it. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this legendary breakfast spot on an off day hoping to avoid the infamous minimum half hour wait. It was eight in the morning and I was rudely greeted with people already waiting to get...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Down to two stars due to a rude response from a rude b!atch in the aforementioned review. And from my review, it's clear I will never come back so why would anyone bother telling me not to come back....
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hate waiting. You can ask anyone who knows me. I am one impatient boy. When I want something, I want it NOW! However, I will wait 30 minutes, 1 hour, even 2 hours just to sit down for 30 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Mama, how I hoped you would have lived up to the hype. I have been on a french toast kick lately, eating it everywhere I go for the last few months. I've tried some good ones (Bill's in the S. Bay,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Again, for you who like this place, seriously!? Grow a pair...of taste buds! I almost blame myself, i should never order seafood benedicts unless i am sure it will be terrific. It tasted like old...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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Be prepared for long lines at this northbeach institution, but the breads and hollandaise dishes are to die for (as in, by a cholesterol-induced heart attack)
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You will not find a better breakfast/brunch place ever! The food is the best I have ever had for breakfast. I love it so much. The service is great. It is worth standing in line for on any given day....
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places for breakfast in the city!! Come early or the line can pretty long but it's worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must admit, their french toast with fresh berries is pretty damn good. When Cecile R. suggested this place as our meeting spot on a Friday morning, I scanned the reviews and confirmed the date,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
2 words- MONTE CRISTO try it with the jam. Everything is great here but you can't beat it. Totally worth the wait for the sweet then salty then yummy taste. :)
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a morning person, so understandably it's safe to say that I am not too much of a breakfast fan either, but if I ever happen to change my ways I will run into the comforting arms of Mama's. My...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a winner. Mama's surely deserves its title as the number one breakfast and brunch locale in San Francisco. Yesterday I showed up, prepared for a one or two hour wait. Lo and behold, it being...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here randomly to meet up a few friends for lunch.The wait wasn't long at all on a Wednesday afternoon around 1/130pm, but my friend said the line is usually wrapped around.I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beware - when you order the shrimp omelet, its the little shrimps I detest.
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The constant line outside speaks for itself. Waited for just over an hour, but I would do it again, and again. The dishes I can speak for are: Washington Square Omelette, Pan Dore french toast, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As an avid yelper and foodie, I was really excited to go to Mama's after all the rave reviews. However, I was pretty disappointed by my visit yesterday.First of all, we had to wait in line outside...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, not great, and definitely not worth the wait in line.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wowowow the ham is huge!!I got the two eggs, ham, with toast and pototoes. Half the plate was ham!Bf got some sort of omelette. It was tooo cheesy for me, but it was a very generous portion.The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So...the bf and I made a 3rd attempt to eat here for brunch. The 1st and 2nd attempt the lines were ridiculously long!!! It was 2:30p (they close at 3p) there was a rather small line outside but it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
SO not worth the hour long wait. Had friends in town so I thought this would be a good place to try out. Not my greatest idea. The food is ok, but they don't take credit or debit cards (which is a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food quality and customer service have kept me going back. There is still a long line. I heard a guy wanted to just pay for to-go. The waitstaff told him he had to stay-in line. There is no...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
horrible experience... (one star is even too much)We decided to give it a try because of all the wonderful reviews. We went in, sat down, then realized we needed to order up front. By that time, 5 or...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good lord, what more can one add to a place that already has 714 reviews?! Eh, what's another, right? My buddy and I thought we'd be shrewd and get there 10 minutes early before they opened to avoid...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Monte Cristo is TDF (to die for). I have yet to find one as yummy as Mama's. The wait is long, yes, but enjoy people watching and grab a newspaper to help pass the time.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy, Yummy, Yummy....but now it is a tourist stop which is so sad because now you have to wait and wait and wait before you get seated. I don't go as often as I would like to because of the wait....
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The wait for this place is very long. I went with a friend and we were in line for about 2 hours total. The people in front of us kept raving about the food and how the wait was well worth it. We had...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, we finally did it. We woke up, walked over and stood out in the rain to see what all the hubbub was about. I've been hearing about Mama's for years and always looked at those poor people...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They now take debit cards with Visa logos! Yay! Now they get their 5 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeh this place is great. On our short stay in San Fran we went twice for breakfast, even though breakfast was included in the hotel we were staying in.This is exactly what (as an Englishman) I...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yes it's breakfast food but is it worth the wait of over an hour even if you get there at 9am? I mean how hard is it to make eggs, pancakes and french toast? Frankly I could do a better job at home...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh yes, their breakfasts are very good, but what's with the wait? Maybe put some tables outside? Do something, other than just raise prices, and hey maybe I'll be back!On the good note, I appreciate...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Waiting in line to get my book signed by David Sedaris earlier this year, I stressed and sweated over what I would say to the funniest author alive when it came my turn. You've ALL heard my Tim...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason it's not 5 stars in my book is because they are cash only and the wait is practically forever and a day! Other than that....GREAT PLACE.Service is super friendly, food is finger...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm convinced that the cooks on the weekend are different than the ones on the weekdays. Everything seems to taste better when I come here on the weekend. But then of course, there's the weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is how good the food at Mama's is: We saw an Olsen twin during our brunch. She was noshing on a sandwich. Mama's is so amazing, it gets an Olsen twin to eat.The food here makes Olsen twins return...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's taken some practice but I've finally gotten the visit to Mama's down: LOGISTICS: Coming from the south bay, I grab a hungry friend or two and drive to the city for a breakfast I almost never...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After sleeping for only three hours the previous night, I was still determined to eat breakfast at Mama's. I've heard good things and I wasn't about to miss it because I slept in on a Saturday. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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I completely agree with NBAYCRITIQUE, this place isn't crowded because it's the best, it's because it's too small to seat more than 30 people at a time. See that cute little picture next to the restaurant's...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awwwwesome! I've been here a handful of times and every time it's because my college friends come to visit. The wait can be rather long, but with good company, it goes by somewhat...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
#700!My husband and I decided to head here for breakfast this morning after grabbing a latte over at Cavalli's bookstore. Total wait time was just under an hour, and was well worth it. The Northern...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great omelets! Must say that their mimosas were a bit overpriced, but will return if I were in the area to try their huge breakfast selection!
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
BLUEBERRY MUFFIN BREADBest thing I had here... so tasty. OMELETWas expecting it to be spectacular. Far from it. It was good, but not "an hour wait" good. Too greasy.EGGS BENEDICTWith all the great...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Boy, do I miss Mama's. It used to be called "Mama's on Washington Square," but I guess the owner changed it since people have always referred to it as "Mama's" (why state the obvious, right?). It...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For the 3rd time waiting in line and this time having the patience to actually get in, I can now say that it was worth it. If you have to go on a busy day, like I did, then go on Sunday... at least...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend recommended Mama's during a recent trip to SF. The brunch was amazing! Went with a friend and ordered two breakfasts to share:- Smoked Salmon Benedict: very savory and delish!- Kugelhuph...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
french toast sampler. i think it's the best breakfast i ever had , and i am not a sweet-breakfast person. well worth the 45 minute wait.
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Finally I got to eat at Mama's! I couldn't wait to compare it to Dottie's. Came here on a weekday and there was a line half-way around the spot. The wait wasn't bad though, about 20 min. What sucks...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
better than... ____almost
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You haven't been to San Francisco if you haven't waited in line at Mama's at 9am in the morning with locals and tourists alike.I have been here multiple times and had some really good food and some...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are three things that suck about Mama's: * they aren't open on Mondays, so I can't indulge my momolette hankering on that day * they do not accept credit cards, which means someone else is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, well what can I say....breakfast has never been better. I am truly more of a breakfast at noon kind of a girl, so a place like Mama's is perf. for me, serving b-fast until the late afternoon....
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was great, but the hour and 15 min wait was not. That's why minus a star.Ordered the crab benedict and the french bread sampler. Everything was really good, especially liked the home made jam....
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went here and I saw a celebrity! hehehe I've always wanted to try this place after hearing several people talk about how good it is and the loads of really good yelp reviews it had....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing breakfast. We went on a weekday. Didn't have to wait in line, but it was still quite crowded. Washington Square momlette was incredible, as was shrimp egg benedict. Have to come back the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mama's serves one of the best breakfasts in San Francisco. I have known about their long wait outside the place. So we thought we would get there late at 2PM on a Sunday after everybody else. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing! Their omlettes can't be beat (try the California). I love how you just order your food and take a seat. It takes the guess work out of everything. I will definitely be back!
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service was fantastic. The french toast-not so much. It was not worth waiting over an hour for mediocre food. La Boulange's french toast is exponentially better.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food is yummy here! i shared the dungeness crab, avocado and brie omelette and the shrimp and avocado benedict with tomatoes...both very good, but not at the same time. i think having one or the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wait on a Saturday morning (like 11:30ish) was an hour and change till the food was on the table. proscuitto benedict was not very good (more like chopped ham, not parma...not for salumi lovers) but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if i could only eat one "type" of food for the rest of my life it would be brunch. unfortunately, EVERY good place in san francisco has a line out the door on the weekends. mama's has an extra long...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*sung to the tune of "A Song for Mama" by Boyz II Men Mama....Mama you know I love youMama, mama you deserve all the applauseYour food is likeSent from the godsMama, I just want to knowYour brunch is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy food and a fun spot for brunch, but, in my opinion, it's not really worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing brunch, but if you come on the weekend prepare to wait in line at least 45 mins to get the table.
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn this place is gooooood! While visiting San Fran a few weeks ago - and after a high recommendation from my friend, we tested out Mama's. On a Wednesday morning, we arrived at Mama's with high...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ate at Mama's, I was in love....with the food and my then-boyfriend.The second time I ate at Mama's, I was disappointed....with the food and the model thin pretty boy I was then kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for true breakfast food Mama's is the way to go. I only go when I can slip in on weekdays but I don't love breakfast enough to wait in an hour long line. I took my coworkers there...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine kept talking about how good Mama's really was, and i was curious on how good breakfast food could be...Portions look a little small, but for some reason they will fill you up!Prices...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far my favorite breakfast. The only issue is that it is very small, so you may have to wait awhile to get in there. It's best to go during the week if you can do it.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While visiting SF, I was told this was a MUST for breakfast. So, while my friend was at work, I walked over all by myself and saw the line around the corner. I am a huge breakfast fan so decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOOOOONG Wait on weekends. However:The Monte Cristo with chocolate coffee crumble as a side more than makes up for the wait. And hey, if you're really hungry and you know you're gonna wait for a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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Mama's is simply the best breakfast in San Francisco, hands down. This is one of those places where even though you have to wait in line, you love every minute of it because you know how amazing the wonders...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay for coming here on a Tuesday! There was still a wait but it wasn't bad at all. We had the crab omelet with avocado, french toast with berries and chocolate, and three types of crumb cake....
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where else can you get an omelette with a fist size pile of fresh lump crab meat? Absolutley everything we got there was amazing. The line is nothing to cry about. Go across the street and get fresh,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sure my food was cooked right, but was it really worth over an hour wait?! Not in my opinion. Not to be a snob but I've been to better breakfast places with less of a wait. I grant you the prices were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it's definately a popular destination for tourists, so always expect a crowd on any day of the week. it's always worth the wait though.once you get in, they put you in a queue where you can watch the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The wait can be ridiculously long...BUT the food is ridiculously good. Apple Pan DoreMonte CristoCrab BenedictSmoked Salmon BenedictGIMMIE!!I love Mama's and you will too.Btw, CASH ONLY!(Photos...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We must be gluttons for punishment. We stood for an hour outside, in the hot sun, with a small awning providing only partial relief. Once inside, the hostess was nice enough to pull us out of line,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oooh. mah. gah.this is my favorite diner ever. EVER. eh. vah. I've eaten at manymanymany diners and this is IT. I feel like Mama's is like that fluke of evolution. Every few millenia something comes...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it was a good breakfast, kind of expensive for regular breakfast items, their specialty items looked good but a little pricey. wide variety of french toast options that look delicious and definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate lines. I hate waiting in them, I hate it when other people try to cut in them, and don't ever try to cut directly in front of me lest I cut you - with a couple of words and a look of course,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah Mama's is good, we all know that.Yeah, there's usually a long wait in line, know that too.So what's the use in another review. Good question. Mine will be an opinion just like the other 600 ...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend told me I absolutely had to come here... so I did. It was pretty good, super crowded, but pretty worth it. Everything sounded delicious, I ended up with the french toast. Everyone was happy!
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Yum! Yum! Okay, so it's a given that you'll be waiting in line to get into Mama's...that aside, once you're seated, you're golden. It was a weekday when I went for the very first time, so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My bf lives in the neighborhood and, being a huge fan of breakfast time, we're always up to see the long line around Mama's. Of course, we always wanted to try it so finally one day we decided we'd...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Long lines and with good reason...Mama's is more than worth the ridiculously long wait.Be prepared for tough street parking and long lines, amazing omelets, unparalleled coffee cakes, sweet service,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went around 11AM on weekday to avoid the crowd. Fortunately, there were no lines outside the restaurant (as on weekends), but we did have to wait about 15 minutes inside to get a seat. I can see...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is off the hook but the ridiculous wait times makes me toss this one into the "tourist" bucket. Would recommend coming here for brunch during the week if possible.
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work around there and see that the line is always going out the door, so my coworker and I decided we HAD to try it. It was YUMMY. So you stand in line and order your food, then you get seated and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I did it... I waited in line 1.5 hours to get breakfast. Yes, it's true and was worth every 5,400 seconds. The wait was treacherous! Let me tell you, nothing like waiting outside in a line looking...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So charming inside - well worth the wait. The menu is huge and you can watch the cooks and see the beautiful spread of fruit, pastries, and even smoked salmon while you wait. We got a tip about this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dined here last week with my friend Tree. LOVE this place! 4 stars instead of 5 because the whole ordering, waiting, sitting situation is a bit tedious. Great service and tasty vittles! I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mama's is bar none the best spot for breakfast in the bay area (maybe all of California). Mama's is located in San Francisco's North Beach area (little Italy). The first thing you will notice about...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
7:55am on a Monday morning..a line forms out side Mama's. I was getting excited..By 8:20am we were seated inside the adorable restaurant..By 8:30am our food arrived...It was good - I wish I could say...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Out of towners find this a go-to spot. I find it a place to go-to a few times a year. The wait is always the same. Line doesn't move much, but that's because it doesn't stop at the door. It goes...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How can I put this mildly? I LOVE Mamas. The neighborhood, the decor, and their AMAZING food. The line is a bitch (-1 star) but that's the story with good breakfast place in the city. Try going during...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So many people are willing to wait an hour plus to eat here because it's good.
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The long lines are worth it! One bite of the Monte Christo (a french toast/ham and cheese hybrid) and you will know why. Of equal quality/deliciousness was the shrimp and avocado open face omelet,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once, but I gotta tell ya... this restaurant probably serves the best breakfast / brunch in San Francisco~! The wait for this place is extremely long. We waited for about 1 hour...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Unbelievable... and not in a good way. I had family visiting from out of town and I wanted to take them somewhere extra yummy, so I opted to brave the line at Mama's. I am going to keep this brief,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place out on a Tuesday, and although the line wasn't ridiculously long (I'd say about 20 people in front of us), it still took 30 minutes to get a table. What made it worse was that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I spent my 20 minutes in line deciding between french toast and monte cristo.......a huge dilemma when you are sooo hungry! I chose french toast, which was really great, but spent the entire day...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, what's the most precious thing we have on this earth? Time, of course! And that's why it's so surprising that people are willing to squander up to 3 hours waiting on lines (notice I said...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the food and service and 1 star for the wait !!We got in line at 11am-ish and 2 hours later, we finally were seated. I couldn't believe how long the line was and yet I was waiting in it....
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I've been wanting to try Mama's for the past 3 years I've lived here based on the rave reviews I've heard. I had 3 friends in town and decided to brave the line...I'm embarassed for Mama's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food at this place is DEEEEEEEELICIOUS!!!!!!!!! Got damn!!! so what if i waited in line, THREE TIMES! One to get into the restaurant, one to order, one to sit. The shrimp benedict was awesome!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast is one of life's simple pleasures, and a great breakfast is a wonderful thing. Mama's, which features a small dining area and a big line, has earned the former by serving up some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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I thought this place was great! I am taking one star off for the really long wait (about 1 1/2 hr for line, ordering, and waiting for food), but otherwise it was well worth the line. I am usually very health...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is as good as it gets for breakfast. The worst part is the line, but it was great. Everything was fresh, people were nice, the food was tasty, a little pricey, but well worth it!Try it!
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG!!!Went here once awhile back ago and wow! There was a long line and if it wasn't for a friend visiting from out of town I wouldn't have driven out to the city to wait in a 30-40 minute line. BUT,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My NB friend and I happened to walk by around half hour before closing. We hadn't ate yet, so we waited a lil less than 10 minutes to enjoy the french toast sampler. We also split a chicken sandwich....
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a late breakfast on a Friday afternoon with my friend, her friend, and my boyfriend. There was a line but it wasn't too long. There were probably 4 or 5 small groups of people in front...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great location, friendly atmosphere, decent food. I didn't really mind the wait since I had company. I ordered the crab eggs benedict. 16 bucks, but for the amount of crab you end up with it seems...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What an experience! I had friends who had gone here before and when I saw their pictures, I knew I had to bring my friend from out of town here. We waited in line for an hour under the sun but it was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing brunch, best in the city! But warning - long long wait. It's hard to decide what to get, but here are my favorites:1) Crab benedict 2) Chocolate cinnamon french toast
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give Mama's 3.5 stars if possible. Minus 1 star for the crappy gas-station quality coffee. Minus 1/2 star for the wait, but whatever, if a place is good it's to be expected. I'm a brunch fanatic...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So worth any type of wait, I had the cinnamon french toast and some sort of pancetta omelette and it really was as good as I've heard. It was also very satisfying being the last people in line and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait was about 20 minutes but after getting inside and tasting the food it was definitely worth it...This place definitely knows how to make a good breakfast meal. The orange juice was fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So this place is great! Don't get me wrong. But, there are a couple things that we weren't so crazy about.1. Crab Benedict... much better as an idea than it actually was (crab and spinach don't work...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars. -1 Star for the hour long wait and it just being pretty good. -1 Star for dry toast and coffee that was blah.The food was good, the atmosphere was nice, but it was just not worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've probably already written this, but brunch is my favorite meal. It implies sleeping in and, upon waking, consuming two meals' worth of food; that is truly brilliant, a stroke of utter, syrupy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't even wade through to see what the locals thought on here tonight because a local recommended this place to us as a MUST EAT. HOW is this the best breakfast in sf??? We toughed it out for an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My 84 year old dad came up on the train today for brunch and I suggested Mama's. Initially I was loathe to make him stand in line for 40 minutes. But he was totally unfazed as were people 2 yards...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Besides having one of the BEST brunches in the city- the experience is quite unique as well. It can be touristy and packed on the weekends- so best to go early or really late on weekends or during...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant accomplishes what most only dream of: They get return customers who are happy and willing to suffer the only flaw this place has...the wait. It's a marketing strategy to have customers...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hmmm lets just say best place ever! i know everyone says this but it reallly is! everyone raves about the monte cristo! i was going to get that but i really couldn't decide! everyone at the table got...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a rare breakfast that is worth an hour's wait in line. Mama's is worth it. And the waitstaff is super nice.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
waitingwaitingwaitingwaitingone hour later.......we finally got indungenous crab omelete - deliciouscinnamon sugar french toast with fruit - decentcrab eggs benedict - HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!extra free...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once again, well worth the 1hr 30min wait from arrival to Mama's to arrival of food in front of me. We had to bring my mom over to this place since she loves brunch. She ordered the Dungeness Crab...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love, love, LOVE this place. The wait is spectacular but extremely worth it. Once in, you order at the counter and they seat you. Food comes out pretty quickly and then it's heaven. The wait staff...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I were staying in San Francisco and we searched for good breakfast places and this popped up. With over 600 reviews we thought the line should be worth it... ok, the line was ridiculous....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best brunch in San Francisco!! There is usually a long line but it's worth the wait. I've never had a bad dish here (I'd recommend the North Beach omelette or the French Toast). They also have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its a quaint little mom and pop type operation. Good food. Good service. Only downside is the wait. We showed up at 7:40ish and they opened at 8. We did not get in with the first wave. :( But once...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best breakfast places I've been to, if not the best.It's a no-frills, walk up and order style of restaurant with some amzing omelettes and french toast. It's a shame I don't live closer to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Location: Far from where I amHours: Earlier than I'd like to be awakeWait: 45 mins - 1.5 hoursPayment: Cash OnlyWorth it? Abso-freakin-lutely.
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mama's is definitely very good but NOT as good as Dottie's True Blue Cafe (see review). Because I tried Dottie's first, I was not as wowed by Mama's as I might have otherwise been. Even though Mama's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is without question the best breakfast I've ever had.I live in Miami and I miss this place to an almost painful degree.The food was the freshest and best tastingI've ever had.I hope this place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent breakfast food... and that's saying a lot because I don't really like breakfast food that much. Monte Cristo is awesome. Who knew jam could be used in that way :) Minus 1 star only...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The line is long. But the food is great. The servers are attentive once you get to a table. Bring comfy shoes because you will be standing outside for a long time.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is really great but is it worth 1 hr wait? Not to me. Unlike say Brenda's French Soul Food which makes something unique Mama's serves up standard breakfast /brunch type food you can...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite breakfast spot, when I have an hour to wait. However, I've learned the waiting is part of the ritual - especially the wait inside. I like just watching them prepare the dishes -...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bad News: You have to wait in line for an hour to eat. Good News: Best Breakfast on the planet.Strawberry Pancakes, Greek Omelettes, Monte Cristo. Hot holy mother of God and everything sacred.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YES, THE FOOD HERE IS GREAT! Sooo delicious! But I had to wait outside in the cold San Francisco weather for 45 minutes. I would only come here again if I took out a guest from out-of-town or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a retired UNITED Airlines flight attendant...and most of my San Francisco layovers were spent at Mama's for breakfast! I/we LOVE this place. Great food and a real down home feel with a little pin...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, I agree with everyone else about the food. REALLY good. Service is great too. LOVE the atmosphere too, really quaint and bed and breakfast like.STILL, we waited the predicted hour and a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The last thing you want to do on a sunday afternoon, especially when you are really hungry, is wait for two hours to get a stack of three pancakes. My gf and I decided to stay though, because we made...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This spot is a little pricey and the meals and sides (that usually would come w/ breakfast meals) are priced separately, so a breakfast for one person could easily be $20. Butttt..I have to admit that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite possibly the best breakfast joint in San Francisco.Now that is a bold statement, considering that there are tons of breakfast joints per square foot in this town. However, this place is one of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading about the forever long lines on the weekends, I came here on a quiet Thurs morning for breakfast. I must say, these yelpers know good breakfast!My omelette was stuffed with sausages,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Coming here is a delight! They have a ton of breakfast options ranging from French Toasts, to Omelets to old fashioned eggs, and much more. If you come here, be prepared to wait, and wait a long time!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time i'm in the area i end up going to Mama's for breakfast. My grandparents and uncles love this place so it's the first place they think of. There is always a line outside, but it is totally...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are people in the world who complain about spending an hour in line for good quality food. Funny enough, those same people have no problem waiting an hour to get into a club! My advice, skip...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Great choice for mother's day or when people are visiting. Prices are low and food is good. Make sure to take cash!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eating at Mama's is just like waiting in line for a rollercoaster at an amusement park......the line takes FOREVER causing your anticipation to build, making the destination appear that much more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is good, wholesome, and really American. But there's 3 things that can be better: 1 - I'd like not to have to wait 1 whole hour outside the restaurants and then wait another 39 mins...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their food is AWESOME...try their eggs Benedict and French toast with fresh fruit.... Yummy!
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The staff is friendly and courteous. There is almost always a line to get in here (2:00 PM seemed to be the quietest time!), but it will be worth your wait. I ordered an omelet which I devoured and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go here once a year and it's always after a Halloween party. There's something about dressing up for the night that makes you want to eat a five star winning breakfast. Mama's is it! I always go...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST brunch in SF hands down!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love breakfast. I love going out for breakfast. I have to say, I don't love Mama's as much as I thought I would. Maybe it's because of all the hype, but I was expecting REALLY good. I was there for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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There is a line down the sidewalk for a reason. People politely wait to even get into this small bistro to place their order and be seated. Huge omelets and fresh fruits combined to make a superior morning...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently moved up to SF, so I was eager to try out new restaurants in the city. My friend mentioned eggs benedict one morning and it sounded really good. She asked me "Do you want the regular eggs...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I heard about Mama's and how people will wait in line for an hour plus just to get some breakfast, I knew I had to try it. I dragged my fiance out of bed at 730am so we could get ready and head...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I spent 1.5 hours waiting in line and for my food to arrive, and I have to say that it was worth every minute. Waiting in line to order, your senses are enticed by the sights and smells of the kitchen...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth every minute of the wait! the food is incredible and i haven't found a better breakfast.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go here with someone you want to talk to for a good hour or 2 while standing in line. If you're in good company, its well worth the wait. The food is incredible and the presentation alone makes you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mama's is so good. My friend was seriously eating the jam by itself, it was that good and I'm not one to judge because I might have been doing the same thing if he wasn't hogging it all. And the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I could eat the apple pan dore here forever. It is exactly how I like my french toast: on super thin, sourdough bread. It's made even better by the apples and the sour lemon butter. It's so tart, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food was AWESOME! I loved the fact that you can see the chefs cooking the food and it wasn't being cooked in the back. I thought the food was very fresh. I ate the whole entire plate and I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Who would have thought that the wait for a Wednesday at 10:30 am would be over an hour long! Amazingly it was. I've heard many good things about this place and a friend was in town, so we decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a healthy eater, so I try and avoid brunch items that involve a lot of greasy animal parts. Sadly, this limits my selection to tofu scrambles and egg white scrambles and, when I'm not feeling...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. WAY overrated, people! I don't even know where to begin. I'm not one to usually complain about things being overrated either. I tend to like going with the majority opinion, but seriously, not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I have to admit I'm slightly disappointed. I've heard so many good things about this place and it just didn't live up to my expectations unfortunately. I came here with my friend Jeff who moved...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh. 600 reviews. I am just reviewing this for the sake of my own personal eating diary so I remind myself not to come here ever again.Don't get me wrong, I am willing to wait forever if it is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's Sunday morning, and I emerge from those hospital doors free as a bird with my co-worker, and we crave breakfast - real breakfast, not the crap in the cafeteria. It's 7:30 and it's time to line...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I've always wondered how clouds would taste like...after all, I love sleeping on clouds! (I pretend that my down-comforter is like clouds since it so white and fluffy). And I think after waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG!!! This is my favorite breakfast place in the whole world!There's a reason there's a line out the door EVERY DAY of the year that it is open. It doesn't get much better than Mama's when it comes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mama's is a San Francisco institution that is a bit of an issue for me to rate. On one hand, it is a genuinely excellent breakfast, at a reasonable by San Francisco standard pricing. I've eaten there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who would've thought Dungeness Crab in an omellete would be so good? The combination of the crab and brie really did the trick! I had my heart set on trying the Salmon Benedict, too! I guess that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently brunched here on a lazy Sunday afternoon and was surprised to find a line wrapped around the corner. I figured it must be good if people are willing to wait an hour plus. The eggs benedict...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best breakfast in SF... yes, you have to wait in line for a long time but it's worth the wait.. I guess since it's in all the tourist books, people visiting like me all want to check out this place......
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It pains me to write this review, because every other time I've gone to Mama's I've left happy and would have given them five stars. I usually LOVE this place. This time I left grumpy and unsatisfied....
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think the food here lives up to the hype. The line does. I went on a Wednesday, about 9 am. Wait was a little over 1 hour. The apple pan d'or was delicious!!! The benedicts were good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious omelet.Just as good as it's reputation stipulated.It's CASH ONLY so beware.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay. So I've heard nothing but high praises about this joint, and as much as I don't want to give in to the generalized opinion of Mama's.. I REALLY LIKE IT!It could be because...1. I live only 4...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch is the thing to do on the weekend when you want to gossip with your friend, but waiting 3 hours? Are you serious? Okay, the food was delicious but I don't know. The wait and the food coma it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I was that guy--standing in the huge line for brunch on Saturday morning at 10am. Were we waiting for iPhones? Free methadone? WalMart to open the day after thanksgiving? No. Eggs and toast.The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, Sunday Tania and I get to Mama's and start waiting in line around 12pm. We end up getting inside and ordered around 1:40, and get seated, the food arrives about 2pm.I ordered the Eggs...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An hour wait at least on the weekend. Took my wife for her birthday. We boht love it - yum..yum .. Excellent Florentine. I also had the Cinamon Choc French Toast - Perfect.Really worth waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing!My brother and I got there around 8:30ish and left by 10a, honestly isn't that how long going out to eat lasts anyway?In a way the long line is not so bad because you can chat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is adorable and the food is yummy. When you go in, you order and pay and then find an empty table. My friend got the monte cristo and I ordered the slim joe burger. My burger came on a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was really good. I had the crab bennie and I have tried many others, this was the best. It had a good portion of crab on each bennie., but for $20 it REALLY should. The rest of the table had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Um where's the 6 star button?! Oh Mama's how you satisfy my taste buds. I woke up at 7 am in the morning just so I can come here to avoid the wait. But me and my friend ended up going at 8:45 am. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ummm not worth the wait.i really don't get what the hoopla is all about. i think maybe i'd be a little bit happier if we hadn't waited in line for an hour.idk, it was good, but it was just like every...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5! Out of 5! Ok, so you're not really interested in hearing what I had to eat. What you're REALLY looking for is how long I waited.The answer: 1 hour 10 minutes.The result: Worth it! The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SWEET. BABY. JESUS.HOLY MOTHER OF GOD.My good friend Bryan E. was on a diet (best dine out strategy because you get to eat their food too. THANKS BRYAN FOR THE FRENCH TOAST! =D) So I practically had 2...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Here's a haiku I wrote about Mama's:Look at that long lineFood must be good is it soNo it's not don't go
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in SF for umpteen years, and have never been to Mama's. I always hear all the hullabaloo about how AMAZING they are, etc., etc., etc. However, I didn't live in North Beach and didn't want...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
runner arrives, stands behind me, with both plates held up high:R: french toast?E: *points to the woman*W: thank u!R: ... and ur pancakes, sir...E: =OR: ah haaaa, gotcha!mmm washington omelette,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i must also say that the "cash only" concept here annoys me...c'mon now, get with the program!
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food at its best. Everything is fresh & delicious. The wait is ridiculous...you can spend over an hour waiting in line however, it is TOTALLY worth it. If you can, try going on a week day -- the line...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This rating is for weekend brunch time, when the average working person has time to go. Unless there's a hailstorm, you have to wait an hour to be let in, and then like the batman ride when you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were waiting for an hour in line to get into the TINY restaurant, had to wait another 30 minutes in the line inside, and then our "large" party (8 people) didn't even get to sit together....
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As Flavor Flav and Chuck D use to say... "don't believe the hype" ... so I checked it out myself. Here's what I have to say:One hour wait standing outside. Once you get inside, you stand in line at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I live half a block up from Mama's so perhaps its easy access detracts from its status as a SF brunch destination hot spot.But really people - it's not worth the wait! It's not bad food, but there's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best brunches in town. Everything here is yummy. They step everything up an indulgence level for full (calorie) taste delight. For example, instead of just banana bread they make...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, so I went back again because the whole family is in town and the niece would probably be apt to eat the French Toast here than crepes or snails at the french bistro we had originally picked...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here a couple weeks ago. Totally forgot until right now...not that it was bad...i've been a bit distracted.BUT this place was so good. We got there at the perfect time and only had a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place was good. it's not rock-star good but it's nestled in a super cute area in north beach - right on washington square park. it's always packed... i think thats one of the downsides to this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Doesn't look like I need to say much. I was in SF and a friend took me here. We need one of these in LA. If you're from LA and visit NorCal, at least there's one thing to look forward to...Mama's -...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mama's is HAND'S DOWN the BEST breakfast place I've ever been to! It's always packed, no reservation, cash only. If you can't make it out at 8am, be prepared to wait in line for up to 3 hours (on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food. Probably worth the wait but not at all advised if you're in a hurry. Took us about an hour to get in, seated, and served, and a quarter of that to eat. Of that wait, thirty to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You already have the masses swooning over you, so I'll just leave it at this: Mama, if you were a real person and not just the name of the freaking best breakfast place I've ever been to, and if you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best. Breakfast. Ever.Well worth the wait. The french toast is da bomb. The homemade jam is superb. You must eat here.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands-down the best breakfast in the city. I'm tempted to say the best breakfast place ever but out of fear of being presumptious, I'll just keep it at that. I used to leave a block away and didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Frist off I take one star off because of Parking. I swear if any restuarant has their own parking lot they automatically get 5 stars. Mama's to me seems like a Scorsese film, you know its gonna be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This weekend I went to try Mama's. I heard from a friend that this place is really good. So went there instead of Luna Park because of the time of hours of operation. So we wait in line for about...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite brunch in the city. I've reviewed it before, but I went again, so I feel the need to sing its praises again. I drag visitors there and force pancakes upon them whenever possible....
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The line was way too long but the food is amazing. Such a cute little diner. Will def go back when I am in town.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
6/13/08: Friday the 13th, hangover brunch at Mama's - not exactly the ideal situation but I still managed to enjoy the meal. I have to admit that I only picked at parts of my californian omelette - i...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome french toast (try the kind made with brioche). Awesome eggs benedict (their basic recipe is the best I have EVER had). Long line, but quick service when you get inside, and a great cozy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing my hood lacks is a great breakfast place, I think I've tried them all and they're a bismal. IHOP was the best, but I hate Fisherman's Wharf. On my first morning in San Francisco in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to hate this place so badly. I live 3 blocks away from this restaurant and always said to myself that I would never wait 1/2 hour to 45 minutes for breakfast. Always called the people...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was worth the 30 minutes wait under the nice warm morning sun =)My boyfriend and I ordered THREE!! dishes: Washington square (eggs w/ ham and sliced bell peppers), Mama's Children Favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I add that isn't already said below? It's the best brunch in the city (omelet, french toast, monte cristo ... yum!). If you're trying to go on a weekend you should expect a 60-90 minute wait,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am no longer a egg's benedict virgin!! I ordered the salmon benedict and I was in heaven! I love smaller restaurants vs larger chains...great first impressionnext time, i want to get the crumb...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 went here with friends from out of town .... the food is good, but there are plenty of other great places in the city that don't come with a one hour wait ... had to try this place once, but not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Reading the reviews and figuring it would be best to show up early, we made it there at 9:30am on a Sunday morning. Too late: at that point, the wait was already over an hour. While standing near...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
didnt live up to the hype...and nobody likes waiting so long for the food. sure makes a girl grumpy.but it was good. really...try it at least once?
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big breakfast guy, and this place is one of the best places. Had the shrimp avocado havarti cheese omlette. It was cooked perfect, fresh ingredients. The home fries were perfect, with a good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Only complaint here is the seating capacity. The line stretched halfway up the block, but trust me...it's well worth the wait. By far the best brunch I've had. Everything is delicious, fresh, and made...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mama's is that hyped up place that lives up to the hype. As long as you're ready for the wait, with coffee (from Caffe Roma) in hand, and have fun friends (and cash to pay with), this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
30 min standing outside in line 15 min standing inside in line decent but not great food = disappointing.Chocolate french toast (3.75 stars) - looked incredible covered with berries, bananas, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mama's is perfection.It is how you envision breakfast dishes when you read the menu - but at other restaurants you are usually disappointed - at Mama's its better than you imagined. The last time I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best breakfast in the city and probably for the entire Bay area. Yeah there is a big wait. Don't wine about it you bunch of babies. How can there not be a wait for the most well know breakfast place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
monte cristo!!!!!!!!sooo yummy & sooo clever!!!i took one bite and fell in love. it was the perfect combination.the o.j. was great but small so order the large. the eggs benedict was made perfectly....
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Mama's. It's a great place for breakfast if you can handle the wait. The first time we went to Mama's, we waited about an hour and a half. Believe me, it's well worth the wait though....
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you can stave off the hunger for the hour plus that you'll have to wait on a Sunday, the food is reward enough! Grab a cup of coffee and wear some comfy shoes while you stand in line and imagine...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gee...the waiting line really drives me nuts. I went to Mama's Sunday 12:00pm. As you know, there was a long long line. I am thinking if the food is not fantastic enough. I will write a bad review on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give Mama's 4 stars because the wait, not the food. I admit that I have only gone at peak time (Sat. or Sun. around 12-2pm), so I should know better. You have to wait outside in a line for about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ok, let me preface this by saying that i looooooooooooove breakfast foods. and i'm not easily satisfied with breakfast places.went on a Thursday morning for brunch - and it was crowded! waited about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you yelp.com for leading me to the best breakfast I've ever had. After reading all the reviews for this place I decided that this place was worth waking up at 7am on a Saturday morning for. We...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
super! but long wait to get in!
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Doesn't get much better then this for breakfast. Well worth the hour long wait for the #2 specia of the day... a crab, avaocado, brie omelette with a side of potatoes. Coffee was good. Would love...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fittingly enough, I came to Mama's on Mother's Day (but sadly, without my own mommy). Instead, a few friends and I ventured here because I was told that it was about time that I had the Mama's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'd give this place the full 5 stars for its decadent assorted french toast platter and dizzying selection of tasty omlettes... but the minus one is for the line. i'd be inclined to eat there way...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pretty sure that we waited forever for a table, but the food was very worth it. And I wish I ordered the Monte Cristo.The eggs benedict was slightly overcooked and the sauce was a little...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here this past weekend. I wouldn't say the food is to die for, but it's good.We had nothing to do, so we waited a good 45 minutes in line (got there around 1ish) chit-chatted, hung out, and then...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beyond a doubt, my favorite place for breakfast in the city. I've converted several people over the years into waiting so long in line for the best food ever. But really, the reason why I get up after...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear dear mama. Breakfast has always been favorite and Mama's has totally confirmed it! As i walked down the street like a giddy school girl, i detetected the sweet smell of Mamas lingering in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 starsMama oh Mama how I love you! From your heart attack egg's benedict to your fluffy buttermilk pancakes with fresh fruit ... I LOVE YOU! Everything I had was delicious! We came here early...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's true what the reviews say: Make sure you bring a book or a good friend to talk to because the wait is about 45 minutes to get in the door and another 15 minutes before you order up front. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a Dottie's loyalist but goddamnit sometimes you find yourself in North Beach and you're hungry and would you look at that, Mama's is right there and there isn't a line. Hey guess what? The food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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I have to say, I was a little confused about the line. We were told to wait outside until they INVITED us in. So we did. Then 10 other people walked right past us into the place and got served. I was a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second favorite place we visited on our recent trip to San Francisco. We got here early afternoon, around 12 or 1, and there was a line outside of about 10 people or so. We waited in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. Impressive line outside place around the corner in front of the windows (on a weekday) but food was mediocre. I love breakfast and I could make most of the entrees and better. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my! Talk about a unbelievable breakfast experience. I thought it was kind of weird to wait in line order then be seated but it worked out fine plus paying for you meal in advance was cool too....
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever wondered what a cloud would taste like? Come to Mama's and find out!As a devout foodie, this is my mecca. At least once a year, I make the journey for Mama's fluffy cloud-like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, our favorite must have breakfast/brunch joint everytime we are up in no cal. Average wait is about 30-45 mins on weekends, but it doesnt bother me. Seating is tight, but its convenient...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awe. Some. BREAKFAST! Delicious Eggs Florentine and French Toast sampler, and incredible homemade jam. Everyone that works there is accommodating, efficient and attentive. They don't ignore the fact...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the fact that we were 1) hungover, 2) starving and 3) had walked a mile to get here, the wait outside the door on a Friday morning did not deter us and the food, once served, was everything...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The line is long. Really, really long. And I was really, really hungry. Like ready to keel over and pass out from low blood glucose hungry. But I stood in the damn line. And boy, was it worth it. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Swedish cinnamon french toast at Mama's is incredible! Super soft cinnamon roll bread, perfectly cooked, and topped with whipped butter. Yummy! Even on a weekday there's a wait, but that's OK...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
And now, a haiku in honor of my first ever foray to the greatest breakfast spot in town:Weekday brunch? No line!!!!Open-faced omelet specialWas out of this world
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally went to Mama's for the first time - even though I've lived in the city for more than 5 years! it was a really gooooood breakfast, but frankly not good enough to wait in line for 2 hours.... I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch was pretty good here. Sure, the line was long, and there wasn't any outdoor seating (Which is probably a good thing, cause even with an awning there wasn't any shade).We had a couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear lord, I'm the 501st person to review this place. I've been here on other occasions, but this will be my first review of it on Yelp. I really, truly love coming here for brunch. I live in San...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
okay, so I just found this place on Yelp and decided to try it out since I would be attending the Giants game today (We WON)... The food was great, try and order the french toast sampler cause you get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be one of the more overrated yelp spots that I have ever been to. I mean the 4.5 stars is impressive for any place. It got to the point where I started to think the food must be downright...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish this place were owned by my Mama because I'd be sitting down at the breakfast table every morning! Although, I do have my waste line to consider so it may be a blessing that we're not related....
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So as you can see from their rating and the number of reviews that Mama's has received, it's definitely worth checking out. I'll spare you and not write an astronomically long essay about this place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I trip into the city for a overnighter I love having a wonderul breakfast here ( and yes "Kevin" its worth the wait, maybe if you tried it you might know why?) The key is to get there early so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn good "home-style" grubbery here....small tables and long lines makes this place hard to gather a decent crowd for a grub session. I had their sausage omelet which was delicious and shared it with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ive never been to Mama's. I walked by there every morning on my way to work and laugh. Why would anyone in their right mind stand outside in the cold to eat breakfast? I guess it's the thing to do...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
2 hour wait. Is it worth it? YESfood is great -- nothing too fancy. the crab omelet had lots of fresh crab meat, the french toast trio was delightfully yummy and the florentine eggs benedict -- what...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the line is long. Yes, it gets disorganized and there's no real place to wait for a table. However, if you're grumbling tummy can take it, it's worth the wait. There's a reason for it's almost...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who knew there was this small hidden restaurant hidden on the corner of Washington Square Park? I didn't. I've been to this area several times, and not once did I ever see that green awning to this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the concept of actually getting up early enough to enjoy breakfast & brunch. It happens rarely but when it does its always golden. Mama's however has their menu available during lunch time as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 Stars because of the loooooong waitFood - Absolutely amazing even though it's simple! Everything just has the perfect touch of salt, blend of flavors, or combinations of exactly what I want for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As previously stated a 100 times before, the line for mama' s is ridiculous. I have never been able to make it over mid-week due to the fact that I have a job!Is Mama's worth waiting in line among...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes!! My favorite brunch! Every time my friends visit me, I take them here, then they all do the same as me:P
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was good. Home style, friendly staff, delicious food... fresh squeezed OJ. i love it. If only I lived in SF, I can enjoy such things.Bathroom is kind weird, besides that I would take...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! One of the best places in the city for good breakfast. I like everything and I mean everything they serve up here. Its worth the wait and worth waking up early for. here are some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dungeness crab eggs benedict was delish. They used a nice portion of crab (big pieces) and the eggs were done perfectly. Honey had the farmer's omelette and the quality of goat cheese was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What is the big deal about this place? I waited in line for 45 minutes just to have bad service. The place is so busy that they don't bother to refill your coffee. They take away your plate once...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so those of you that follow my reviews KNOW that I only reserve 5 stars for the BEST so here it is!! I was introduced to Mama's this afternoon by two friends who are locals. I seriously wanted to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic for Breakfast. While they do enforce the "Southwest Airlines" wait in line style, which sucks, by the time you are done with your eats, you have forgotten about the wait. Being...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you haven't noticed by now, I can be a *bit* of a BRAT sometimes. I'm generally a cranky person and if I am annoyed you will probably see a little of what my Mom likes to call "The BEAR". It's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite item here is the Northern Italian omelette. The taste of the pancetta is really brought out in the eggs. The omelette's super flavorful and loaded with ingredients, I couldn't stop...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Son of a bulldog biscuit eater.What the French, toast?
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great breakfast! Go early on a weekday, though. A long wait in a weekend line might tarnish the experience.All the ingredients I had were extremely fresh and delicious; from the tomatos in the omelet...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Food.Monte Cristo is SICK. Omelettes are SICK, too.The wait is to be expected: the breakfast spot is found in every possible San Francisco critique/tourist listing known to man (hence the 5...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! My mother has been bringing us to mama's for breakfast for years. It's worth the wait!
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm Mmmmmm Mmmmm!The only way to describe a little slice of heaven on a sunny San Francisco morning. I've been to this cozy little joint a few times now and have been sweetly surprised and satisfied...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. Love it!! And the best thing I had here was the coffee cake even if you don't get eat it there you should take it to go to have later!Took one star off for the wait. One hour. We knew there would...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
There are tons of places to have wonderful breakfasts and brunches in San Francisco where you don't have to suffer through waiting in line for over an hour for what is, in my opinion, good but hardly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
