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DateSan Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 242-5637
Gymboree Play & Music
Categories:
Preschools,
Party & Event Planning
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 970-0375
Olivia's Brunch & Fine Dining
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Mexican,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights
The portions were large and filling. The service was great but I should say that we were the only ones there. If they had been busier I don't know what the service would be like.
As many others have said, you do need to look past the outside to go inside! This is why I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5. Olivia's is very close to our house so we will be back!
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 345-8100
Brenda's French Soul Food
Categories:
Cajun/Creole,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Soul Food
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
Beignets. I can't even say enough about how AWESOME the Beignets were. They have a sampler plate that let's you get all three varieties but we just choose the plain. They are light, fluffy, and have just the perfect amount of powdered sugar. Delicious!
We stuck to a traditional breakfast of eggs, bacon, and potatoes. But it comes with a huge buttermilk biscuit too. They have homemade jam that goes perfectly with that warm biscuit. I'm glad we didn't order anything else, we wouldn't have been able to eat it. The portions are huge. Definitely go there when you are hungry!
I have had the Parisian sandwich, pepper-steak sandwich, and the french onion soup. This is the perfect place for a cold day and a quick bite. You can also get a tasty treat to go if you like. They have french macaroons, creme brule, cheesecakes, and pastries. I have picked up a chocolate chip cookie as I'm on my way out as well.
Overall this place is fast, friendly with good food and service!
They put a lot into their presentation. My hot chocolate was served in a very cute coffee mug. It came with a spoon which I though was odd until I tried to take a sip of it. Both their hot chocolate and mocha's are the consistency of warm pudding. Very rich and thick. Not what I expected at all. It was also minus whip cream.
I am giving it three stars because I wasn't impressed with my beverage. I just wanted a hot chocolate on a cold day. Not a warm pudding. However, the service was great, decor above average, and great atmosphere!
It's hard to go to Mexican food with my husband since he is allergic to cilantro. Normally he'll ask for hot sauce to eat with his chips. This time he was lucky as they had a great cabbage style salsa without cilantro. He really enjoyed it. Perfect with the warm chips.
I had the beef fajitas and my husband had the enchilada dinner. I figure you can never go wrong with fajitas plus I really like the mixture of the bell pepper, onion, and steak. It came with a generous helping of sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole. The rice was fluffy with great flavor. My husband said he's had better enchilada's but they were still good. His also came with rice and beans.
The service was fast and friendly. Great, since we had our 8 month old baby with us. They even brought her some plane avocado for our baby on my request. Overall great experience with above average food.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(415) 613-4373
Sibby's Cupcakery
Categories:
Bakeries,
Desserts,
Party & Event Planning
We've had Sibby's for a few events now. We have had the sampler box which includes several different flavors. My favorites are the carrot, tea cake, chocolate, vanilla, and coffee.
Sibby's has a great website that shows all their cute designs as well. Someone gave us a baby shower and had ordered cupcakes from Sibby's. They were as adorable as they were delicious!
Sibby's also delivers their cupcakes around the bay. Great for any event!
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-8485
The Prolific Oven
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea,
Desserts
Service aside, the lunches are really good. I usually get the 50/50 soup and salad combo. Their potato bacon chowder is the best. I usually get the caesar salad as well. What makes lunch here so great is the small slice of cake they serve with every order. So far I have tried the carrot cake, chocolate mocha cake, rum cake, and plain chocolate. Never been disappointed.
I also just picked up a cake for a birthday and it was perfect. They have a great selection to choose from and you don't have to order ahead of time. They will even write on the cake for you.
I will go back knowing that I'm not going there for he service but the food and deserts. Too bad the owners don't do something about the service.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-6872
Coupa Café
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Desserts,
Breakfast & Brunch
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6/4/2008
My husband and I planned our dinner reservations around the famous "fried chicken" night. Apparently we were there the same night as Aaron T. He pretty much summed it up for us. We couldn't have been happier with the menu. Everything was served "family" style with unlimited portions. The wait staff was friendly and the decor is light and airy. It's simple just like the menu.
We started off with a nice crisp "summer salad" with a champagne vinaigrette. We actually ate the entire salad. It was light, refreshing, and simple. A great start to what was ahead. When they brought out the next course, the fried chicken, my mouth started to
water. It was exactly what I had hoped for. It was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. I don't typically eat dark meat but I devoured it as well as the white meat. I was a little skeptical when they served "lemon" infused mashed potatoes with peas, but I was far from disappointed. The mashed potatoes were perfect with just the right amount of lemon.
Next, they brought out a cheese plate. It was two different types of cheese, walnuts, and an amazingly flavorful honey. I normally don't eat cheese, but had to try it for the experience. I was willing to try anything they brought out; it was too good not to eat.
Even though we were there for the fried chicken, I wasn't the least bit disappointed in the dessert selection. The dessert that night was a homemade ice cream sandwich. It was two chocolate chip cookies held together by rich vanilla ice cream. I couldn't even hold it without getting bits of chocolate all over my fingers! I wanted so much to eat the entire cookie, but I was too full. My husband, on the other hand, managed just fine.
I would go back to Ad Hoc in a second. It would be fun to go there with friends. If you have the opportunity to go, I would highly recommend the fried chicken night, if you can find out ahead of time when it is that week.
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San Francisco, CA
Yelping SinceSeptember 2006
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My Last Meal On EarthFried chicken from Ad Hoc..mmmm
From the start I had an issue with the Saturday staff. I had called on Tuesday to let them know I could only come on Saturday that week and was told that was fine. When I got there on Saturday, I had to beg and plead with the girl to let us stay. She said it was full with "regulars" and she didn't allow make-ups on Saturdays. Had I been told this earlier in the week I might have been able to adjust my schedule. But to chastise me in front of everyone was not acceptable. I paid for three months and this is the way she is going to talk to me? Rude is an understatement. She let it be known that she ran the Saturday schedule and she would make an exception this one time! Whatever.
I will say the place is clean and fun. We do have fun when we are able to make it. However, we are going to go our three months and then end our agreement. It's really not worth it. My daughter would be happy playing anywhere. But she does love the bubbles at the end. I can buy those anytime and play with her for free.