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Neighborhood: Noe ValleyMon-Thu. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sun. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Comfort food at its best, especially on weekend mornings. I love sitting out back in the sun in the indoor/outdoor space (when the sun is out).
Always good, hearty, generous portions. The hosts and servers are always very accommodating. Prices are good too-especially for the size of the meals. Their salads, benedicts and sandwiches are the way to go! Not a big crepe fan, but I've only head good things.
The food here is satisfyingly good and the generous portions don't make you feel like you've been cheated. You can also get a big goblet-like glass of mimosa for $5. There's plenty of seating, inside and covered patio, so even on crowded days, the wait isn't too bad.
I prefer coming in on a not-too-busy weekday so that I can relax, take my time, and enjoy a hearty meal with my one-year-old. She's more likely to sit quietly longer when she's not overwhelmed with a noisy crowd.
While the food is solid, the standout here for me is the staff. I sense their genuine friendliness and that's what will keep me coming back.
Okay, so I keep coming back. This place is awesome on the portions for the price. The service is always great. I was ogling the food as it was coming out of the kitchen and our waiter was nice enough to explain which dish it was.
I went brunching with the *crush* and he liked this place as much as I do. He had the Club Sandwich and I had the spicy scramble, both meals were big enough to have leftovers for later. Which was great then too. :)
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Very good for breakfast and brunch. I got a crepe that was stuffed full and it came with salad and roasted potatoes. It was really busy and they had a little trouble figuring out who was supposed to wait on me but it got figured out, and they were very friendly about it.
Been here twice now. Both times were tasty! And the staffed rocked too.
First time I got the ahi nicoise salad. HUGE! Way worth the $12.
Second time was yesterday for breakfast: Got the New Orleans benedict (english muffin, crab cakes, eggs, spicy hollandaise, side of way yummy potatoes and some fruit). It was rich, and that's what I liked about it. It was full of flavor and was more than filling.
I am super satisfied with the service and staff here. Friendly, smiling, accommodating. I shall be back.
I haven't had a breakfast better than this in a LONG time. There are so many bland restaurants out there, especially when it comes to this CRUCIAL meal. Savor isn't one of them!
The menu is full of options that are all mouth watering - I was having trouble deciding between about 4 things, as this place seems to include many of my favorite ingredients in so many of their dishes...portobello mushrooms, grilled onions, every kind of cheese you can imagine, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, salmon...the list goes on. I finally decided on the crepe with salmon, and decided to modify it a bit...
{side note: this place has a full breakfast menu - omelets, french toast, pancakes, etc - not just crepes}
While we waited for our food, we each had a mimosa. Finally, a place that doesn't serve their mimosas in a champagne flute, giving you only 3 sips. The mimosas here were BIG! Mine lasted all the way until the end of breakfast.
My crepe was delicious. The salmon was flavorful without being salty, and all of the ingredients (spinach, grilled onions, Swiss cheese) were super fresh. The side salad / dressing - delicious. The potatoes were good too.
The atmosphere was cute, and there wasn't a wait for the three of us. I HIGHLY recommend this place!
Great menu and awesome brunch spot!
I doubt Yelpers need to be told more about how good Savor is. This is my favorite eat-outside brunch place in San Francisco, which has a beautiful garden in the back, now complete with lots of canapes for sun protection.
If you want enormous portions of excellent quality food, this is the place to be in Noe Valley. Get started with a pint-sized glass of Mimosa or Bloody Mary, alongside some Spicy Cornbread with Jalopeno Jelly. Then decide some variation of pancake, crepe, omelette or egg dish looks most delicious (a difficult decision to make, some of my favorites here are the soy bean chorizo omelette 'the Arizona', the pulled pork sandwich and the truly phenomenal salmon benedict 'the Cote d'Azur'. If you have room, finish with the Jamaica sweet crepe (with rum sauce) whilst continuing to sun yourself.
The best of San Francisco brunching experiences.
In the valley of strollers and brunches, Savor is a decent option with plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors and a minimal wait compared to some of the other places. The breakfast servings are big and can be split if you are only somewhat hungry. While nothing stood out on the menu you cannot go wrong with ordering the Crepes or an Omlette.
After recently moving to the 'hood and cruising 24th St. looking for late brunch options on a misty Sunday glad to have happened upon Savor. While Toast looked like the hip spot with people loitering out front. Savor should be your best bet. And they have free coffee for those of us waiting. At times it might get cold but it is free.
On cold days the outdoor seating is not really exposed to the elements. There is plenty of canopy to shield your perfectly coiffed hair and heat lamps to warm the soul.
Crepes. Cornbread. Jalapeño jam. That about says it all!
I had a good experience here. The outdoor patio is great and has a nice private setting.
The portions are well worth the price. Most of the dishes range from $10-13 but I never go hungry (compared to when you buy something with the same price and get this itty bitty wth is this...)
I like the crepes. I prefer the Santa Fe because I love having cheese in my crepes. Not only do they have crepes but they have a good portion of a simple fresh salad on the side and potato cube things (don't know the actual word for them)
The dishes are pretty filling for one person so my suggestion for first timers (especially if you want to try out the dessert too) is come with a friend and share a plate of the crepe dish and then share a dessert one. That way you can experience Savor more, and if it turns out you like it so much go ahead and come again and order your own Savor dish just for yourself!!!
This is by far my favorite restaurant so far. I love the unpretentiousness and casual atmosphere, the nice staff, the portions are great so you get your money's worth, and most importantly, the food is excellent. The crepe I had was very light but crispy and the ingredients inside - mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, chicken, and pinoli nuts was so tasty. The other day I tried their mushroom risotto with prawns and it was delicious. Their takeout is great too. I ordered a basic salad with grilled chicken and they were nice enough to keep everything separate, including the dressing. I will keep going back!
3 stars is a little harsh, this place was more like a 3.5 but to be honest, being a brunch snob/whore, I hold my 4 star brunch venues in high regard.
That said, my eggs scramble was solid. Nothing out of the ordinary but not disappointing. Service..same as the food. In fact, that would probably be the overall assessment of this place - Ordinary but not disappointing.
I'd say more but, to be honest, since this place shouldn't be making it on anyone's list..it doesn't matter.
I've been a big fan of Savor for years now. Their menu consists of mostly savory crepes, sandwiches, huge salads, and some yummy breakfast items.
The restaurant itself is casual and laid back, and you won't have trouble getting a table unless it's brunch, and then you will definitely have to wait, which is the biggest drawback along with sometimes tough parking.
My recommendations are the Tuscany crepe (sooooo good), or if you are there for brunch, the cote d'azur (eggs benedict with salmon and spinach),or if you're in the mood for a salad the grenada.. It's totally one of my favorite places in the neighborhood.
Ok brunch spot, but not worth all the rave reviews. If you are in Noe and the wait is reasonable, go to Savor. If you aren't in Noe or the wait is over 10 minutes, skip it because you'll be disappointed.
This place is pretty amazing. The service could be a bit friendlier, but where the service lacks, the food takes over.
AMAZING Crepes! I've only had the crepes, but they are so delicious! I totally recommend this place for weekend brunch also!
I love me some brunch so when KTPower says "get up, let's go get some brunch," it doesn't take me long to thrown on some jeans and a hoodie and get out the door!
We had walked by Savor a few weeks back and took a look at their menu and decided that it was our kind of place. So much so, I think before we sat down we knew what we were going to have!
Well, you know there is going to be a wait but the girls that take down your name couldn't be any happier to make sure they take care of you. Give them your name, grab a cup of joe and head outside and wait for them to call your name. When they do, be ready to order because you don't want to miss out on anything the Savor chefs are cooking up!
Start with the cornbread and jalapeno jelly - two thick slices of toasted cornbread that you smear with a gooey jelly that makes the bread pop in your mouth. A perfect starter to go with your mocha.
I am a crepe fan and the Santa Fe option is a tasty one in my book. Just the right amount of applewood chicken sausage, cheese and salsa fresca for my taste. KTPower had the Sunset pancakes - three huge cakes loaded up with pumpkin and spice flavoring. A good choice but I would have preferred that the syrup be served hot to really bring out the flavors these cakes held inside of them.
Savor is 5 stars all the way. Great service. Great brunch. Great outdoor patio. Enjoy!
There is no better way to cap off a great weekend than with a wonderful Sunday brunch at your favorite breakfast bistro.
And, Savor in Noe Valley is my place.
My fiancé and I love brunch and quickly fell head over heels in love with Savor. It is quaint, the service is impeccable, the wait time is minimal (and even if not, love spending the time shopping in all the boutiques on the street!) the milieu is warm and the food .. well, is perfect. The omelets are cooked to perfection and they use Aidells sausage, along with other local brands. I love their mimosas and the pumpkin pancakes .. we try to cap off every wonderful weekend with a brunch at Savor!
Trust me, after one cozy Sunday brunch, you will fall in love too!
This place is a great place for brunch. I was craving avocados and omelette one morning so I came here and got the Coronado Omelette (avocados, cheddar cheese, black beans, salsa, and sour cream). DELICIOUSSSS!!!!! :9 *drool*
Another plus for a huge glass of mimosa for 5 bucks and for their back patio seating areas. Absolutely gorgeous when the sun's out.
I love coming here for breakfast during the week! The $5 mimosas are awesome b/c they are so big and I love everything that's big b/c I'm that kind of a girl....anyway the food here is kinda big too.
The crepes are great because they have a salad with them and it's hard to find a salad for breakfast anywhere. Plus they are full of flavor from all of the interesting ingredients in the crepes. Boy Toy Andre likes the Tuscany.
Service here is always always excellent.
I love being able to sit outside in the garden patio when the weather is conducive ...which is always a plus here in SF.
I feel bad, because I didn't la-la love this place. It was recommended to me by the woman I rented an apartment from for the weekend. Her recommendation for Bi-Rite Creamery was spot on, too.
I need some grub before I boarded the plane back to LA and I didn't really want to eat the same place twice.
This is a deceptively large place. It's very nicely laid out and if it was a warm day, I'm sure sitting outside is lovely. There was a weird vibe, though. I can't put my finger on it, but after days of being in San Francisco and having people be friendly, I was taken aback by how detached the staff seemed.
All of the sandwiches have names of different Central/Northern areas. Charming? I don't know. I got the one with chicken, pesto, red onions, tomatoes and lettuce. It was good and I didn't have indigestion afterwards. (No small feat.)
Would I come back? Well, I would have to come back with someone local and see if the vibe was just me coming down off a high of getting mad love from SF.
Rules for enjoying breakfast at Savor, especially for those of us who do not like waiting, crowds or lots of loudness.
1. Go on a weekday morning
2. Make that a weekday morning with some sun (not hard in Noe Valley)
3. Sit out on the back patio with or with out the space heater thingy on
4. Order on empty stomach cuz the portions really are HUGE.
5. Proceed to get ridiculously well fed and full
6. Order one of Savor's signature giant muffins to go
Lather, rinse, repeat as necessary.
Crepes and more. The more = Breakfast at anytime. Entrees start around $10.00 and range to about $20.00. Crepes and Breakfast are in the lower stratosphere of $10.00.
The service was friendly and kept our water glasses filled.
What was consumed.
Santa Fe
Tuscany
There were no complaints with either and I would order them again.
Scenario: Anytime I want breakfast in Noe Valley.
Product: Where do I start? They have delicious, fluffy omelettes full of veggies. They have crepes, both breakfast and dessert. They serve up some damn fine scrambles. They also have pumpkin spice pancakes. And the breakfasts are always huge. So basically, I'm getting TWO really good meals 'cause they're always happy to box it up for you. There is a wine menu, though I've never tried any there.
Service: Well, they're a bit slow to be honest. It takes awhile to get your order and a little while longer for the food to show up. And a little long for the check to arrive. But throughout the meal they're attentive. This is really keeping it from 5 stars...
Atmosphere: Eat Toast down the street is always packed but this place has outdoor patio seating in the back so there's usually no problem getting seated. But let me make this clear: if you're going to bring your kid here put them on a leash! I'm so tired of Noe Valley moms with their damn strollers and greyhounds letting their kids run amuck around the resteraunt while they pontificate about yuppidome. Luckily, it's not as bad here as most other resteraunts in the area. Parking is not so good in this neighborhood but it's a nice walk from the J or bus (48 methinks).
Uniquity: The food is SO good you have to come here. And if you come on a Sunday morning you don't have to deal with nearly as many Noe youth;)
This is it--the epicenter of the Noe Valley brunch scene. (Or was, anyway, before that upstart Toast place took over. Explain to me again why they need two locations in one neighborhood?) Now while they certainly didn't skimp on the decorator (it's as glossy-beige as a Mexican resort in here), Savor is actually pretty casual at heart, sort of a Squat & Gobble on steroids. The back patio is certainly the place to be (bonus props for having a pedestrian alley and storefronts *on* the patio...very Euro-Urban). And it's so massive that there was only a nominal wait on a warm Sunday morning.
Now about the food. They've got a long but fairly typical lineup--sweet and savory crepes, omelettes, benedicts, and a few token pancakes and french toasts. And while the portions are large and all the right ingredients are there, somehow the flavor just doesn't click. So unless you've got your heart set on the sunny patio or the stroller crowd, I'd stick to Crepevine or S&G.
First time in Noe Valley, and came to Savor to eat. It was delicious! I ordered the day's special- fish tacos! The tacos were delicious! Nom-worthy! I am not even sure what everybody else ordered but they all looked delicious as well. I'll definitely be back to everything else on the menu!
The good:
-Lots of options
-Great back patio
The bad:
-Our server was non-existent. We only saw him when he took our order and gave us the check. And we were there when it was not that busy.
-Huge, obscene portions
-Food is mediocre
The ugly truth:
-There are better options within walking distance
It always seems to be a dilemma whenever I have to go eat somewhere with my father and sister, when I'm the odd vegan out.
We stopped by the place that my sister and I are moving into in Noe Valley and then proceeded to walk around for quite a few minutes before settling on Savor. It turned out there were a few things I could eat and I ended up ordering the Bangkok salad but substituting tofu for chicken. The salad was quite good. Mixed greens with red onions, peanuts, lots and lots of tofu, all topped off with a spicy lemongrass vinaigrette. I felt like it could have used more veggies and a little less lettuce, but it was still good. What I really liked was the fact that the tofu was cubed and was firm. I've been to plenty of places (even Herbivore) where I add tofu to something and it's just too soft. Bravo on that one, Savor.
I also ordered a side of house potatos which were alright.
The reason for 3 stars would be the lack of variety for my own sake and the price of the salad. My salad was huge and was $10.25. For the size of the salad, I guess I could justify the price. There's definitely a chance I could be back, but I definitely want to see that I could do better in Noe Valley.
My dad ordered a salad with salmon on it, and my sister ordered a crepe with eggplant and artichokes. My dad really liked his salmon and my sister liked her crepe.
Wow... how on earth could this place have a 3 1/2 avg. star rating? We are in San Francisco, land of delicious brunch! And this place is seriously anything but that.
1. The service SUCKS. Like, never filled our water once, didn't even ask us what we wanted forever, totally sucks.
2. The bf got an omelet with sausage cheese and mushroom. And not only was there a HAIR IN HIS FOOD, but the cheese was totally bland and the whole thing was just a big flavorless fat-filled disaster.
3. I got granola with yogurt and berries. The granola was total crap (seriously I've gotten better (way better) from Costco), the plain yogurt was probably the cheapest they could get, and the strawberries (which were the only berries in it) were mushy. They even went in there and cut out little bits of the strawberries where they were particularly nasty. I mean how gross is that?!
There are so many delicious brunch places (just walk down the street for heaven's sake!) so do NOT waste your brunch calories on this place or else you, like me, will leave in a horribly sour deliciousness-deprived mood.
Savor is a fairly safe bet if you happen to be in Noe Valley and want to grab breakfast/brunch.
Pros
- menu offers lots of choices: omelets, benedicts, sweet and savory crepes, sandwiches, salads, etc
- huge portions
- great outdoor seating area in the back
Cons
- I've been here a few times and nothing here has really stood out to me.
- The wait can be long depending on when you go.
In my opinion, there are better breakfast options in the area...try Toast Eatery a few doors down.
great food! CRAZY large portions.
could get loud- very family friendly (kids) and food is good.
Standard pan-European/pan-American a little bit of everything fare. Nothing too special or worth returning for. Except for the patio in the back. Which is pretty nice to sit in. I suggest you minimize your food spending while enjoying the open air.
The only thing I liked the place is the friendly service.
First off they pretend that they have Bloody Marys but don't be fooled because they do not. Unless you ask you'll order one and be served a soju and tomato juice abomination. The only reason I found out is because I asked if they had any pepper vodka.
I ordered something called the "New Orleans", It's an eggs benedict style dish with crab cakes and "cajun sauce". The English muffins were soggy, the crab cakes were salty, and the "cajun sauce" had no bite at all. The eggs were under cooked. I can cook eggs at home so when I go to a restaurant I expect them to nail it. The yolk should be runny but the white should be solid, these eggs had all kinds of clear undercooked white squirting out every time I took a bite. The eggs were the worst part but the potatoes were also hard and undercooked.
While I was there someone ordered a burger that looked amazing so I'm willing to try them again for lunch.
I ordered the pacific sandwich , it was full of flavor , fresh and not too heavy! The waiter was constantly refilling my water and I didn't feel abandoned! Loved it only thing is parking is terrible in this area
When I lived in San Diego, I volunteered at the sport stadiums for fundraisers. Once I made quesadillas at the Rubio's stand. At first, I thought more = better. Eventually I realized too much cheese = grease slide as the cheese consolidated back and the poor tortilla became a grease napkin.
And this is what breakfast here is like. Maybe it's just me, but their breakfast is a bit too greasy to be good. Omelets, crepes, beef hash; I always end up asking why I ate here. Oh yeah, my bf really likes this place. So I never wanted to review this place before.
Then, I came here for dinner. Much different experience. I ordered the braised boneless short ribs ($18)-delicious! I love braised meats. How can one not like juicy meat that falls apart with the touch of a fork? It came with baby squash and garlic mashed potatoes. My bf got the cioppino ($19). It's a bit spicy so be careful if you're sensitive to spicy foods. My initial thought on seeing chicken on the menu was "How boring". But the person next to me ordered it and it looked delicious. So get it if you're in a chicken mood. Fairly large portions, but it better be for the price. They also charge $1/person for SF Health.
Breakfast here on the weekend is extremely noisy and crowded. Dinner here around 6pm on the weekday was nice and quiet.
Really good variety for a breakfast place. You will have to wait on the weekends, but if you coming with a few people then I am sure everyone will find something that they want.
If I could give it 3.5 I would, because I think Brenda's is better. This place is better for a more standard breakfast joint.
I'm the kind of guy that get's hooked on a favorite dish at a restaurant. For example, the lamb shewerma at truly med, or the turkey cranberry sandwich at specialties. Sometimes I think that there should be an option to Yelp a dish instead of an establishment....
Anyway, it's the Bangkok Salad for me at Savor. I'm sure that they have tons of other tasty dishes up in there. I don't care. Give me the Bangkok salad cause it's too good to pass up. Someday I may figure out how to make that one at home and Savor may have to make some cut-backs due to my absence.
Post San Francisco Marathon (first half), we walked into a just opening, but already bustling restaurant serving the early brunch crowd. After 13.1 miles, I wanted something tasty and that's what I got.
If you love corned beef hash, you definitely have to try their El Paso. Most places will have some tired excuse for corned beef atop some potatoes. Not here! You get some of the good stuff - corned beef from that looks like it came straight off the brisket, large chunks of red and green peppers, onions, and of course, served with a side of home fries. They also add some cheese at the very bottom that melts and becomes awesome goodness when you mix it all together with a bit of pepper and tobasco. *drool* And hey, you can't forget your eggs - two any style. I like mine over medium so you can crack the yolk into the goodness below.
My girlfriend got the Coronada - an omelette with avacado, cheddar, and onions served with black beans, salsa, and sour cream. Different? Yes! Tasty? Surprisingly! Who would've though avacados would do so well in an omelette?
Portion size was huge... if I hadn't ran so much, I probably would've felt more guilty eating that whole plate (see pics). Would definitely come again to try other things... their benedict options looked pretty tempting =P
My friends and their baby, Claire (a big flirt with the servers). took me here this morning for brunch! They had so many California-inspired omelettes, house specials and savory crepes on the menu it was hard to decide!! But one of the egg scramble dishes, Provance, with fresh salmon with spinach, onions and goat cheese caught my eye.
It was absolutely delicious and came with a bagel, a generous servings of home potatoes! One of my friends had Mazatlan crepe with sliced avocado, tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese and chipotle peppers with salsa fresca and sour cream.
From the outside, Savor looks tiny, but once you cross its threshold, it opens up to a very spacious restaurant complete with a fireplace in the back and a private courtyard that I'm sure is just fabulous in the summer. I look forward to my next visit to this ever-so-charming and lovely Noe Valley neighborhood.
Came here after running the Emerald Across the Bay 12K. Needless to say, my friend and I were famished. We were around the Noe Valley area and asked another friend who was meeting us to hold a spot at a nearby place. Savor was a place we'd heard of but had never gone to.
Like many SF places on a Sunday early afternoon, Savor was crowded. There was a line out the door about a dozen long. The place can seat about 60 indoors and another 40 or so in backyard covered patio area. They had a few heatlamps in the back to make it comfortable in the slightly chill after the rain.
Based on Yelp reviews, this place is all about omelettes and crepes. My friend ordered an SF crepe with salmon and dijon on the side. She enjoyed it and was only able to finish half. She happily took the rest home for tomorrow's lunch at work. I had a Mazatlan crepe (see photo) and added chicken. It was very good but in retrospect I should have gotten something less familiar, because it seemed like a quesadilla. This isn't a bad thing, but like I said I should have tried something unfamiliar. The home fries were good and crispy and not overly seasoned. The OJ was from Odwalla.
The service was very good considering how busy it was. I was deliberating between and 3 and 4 but when it boils down to it the place was very good, had good service, had friendly staff, and justified the slightly stiff price (about $10/entree) and the wait outside.
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