Zazie is one of The 15 Best Places for Buttermilk Pancakes in San Francisco.

1. Zazie

9.0
941 Cole St (btwn Parnassus Ave & Carl St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Cole Valley · 360 tips and reviews

Jesse G.Jesse Garza: Got the bread sampler; buttermilk pancake was maybe the best one I've ever had, but the pumpkin pancake and French Toast were just "meh".

SFGateSFGate: Zazie has a longstanding tradition as a brunch venue, with gingerbread or buttermilk pancakes a favorite. There's also a prix-fixe option, including one of the restaurant's decadent homemade desserts. Read more.

Roger M.Roger Ma: Get a flight of their buttermilk pancake, gingerbread pancake & French toast

Chloe's Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Buttermilk Pancakes in San Francisco.

2. Chloe's Café

8.4
1399 Church St (at 26th St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Noe Valley · 58 tips and reviews

Rebecca G.Rebecca Goberstein: They don't take credit cards (ugh), but the fluffy scrambled eggs, creamy buttermilk pancakes, and rich coffee are worth an extra stop at the ATM.

Evren K.Evren Koksal: Breakfast @ Noe Walley! This is the right place. Friendly staff and comfort food ;)

FoeWeel !!!???FoeWeel !!!???: Best French Toast tied with Universal Cafe...

The Dark Horse Inn is one of The 15 Best Places for Buttermilk Pancakes in San Francisco.

3. The Dark Horse Inn

8.9
942 Geneva Ave (at Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Excelsior · 19 tips and reviews

Richard F.Richard Fregosa: The Colombian Cheesesteak is awesome but my favorite is the Pulled Pork Sandwich, which is their incredible take off of the Vietnamese Bahn Mi sandwich. A must have and order extra of the sauce

Miles D.Miles Davis: Must try the pickles and peppers. Perfect beer food.

Dawn F.Dawn F: Mac and cheese with pulled pork, bacon deviled eggs and pork belly over cheese grits + beer = mouth orgasm!

Boogaloos is one of The 15 Best Places for Buttermilk Pancakes in San Francisco.

4. Boogaloos

8.0
3296 22nd St (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Mission District · 138 tips and reviews

Arvind R.Arvind R.: The soy-rizo is da bomb. Goes well with the buttermilk pancakes.

Ashley B.Ashley Bennett-Strayer: Best brunch spot I've found in San Francisco. Reliably delicious and totally worth the wait. Just wish they had a Bloody Mary.

Harold L.Harold Liss: Sit outside and get the chorizo hash with eggs over easy. Delicious!

Tyger's Coffee Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Buttermilk Pancakes in San Francisco.

5. Tyger's Coffee Shop

7.1
2798 Diamond St (Chenery), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Glen Park · 23 tips and reviews

Gordon W.Gordon Wright: Great buttermilk pancakes!

GunzGunz: Breakfast, bacon, specials, seasonal pancakes

Carole R.Carole Reyes: the french toast is yummy!

Big 4 Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Buttermilk Pancakes in San Francisco.

6. Big 4 Restaurant

8.5
1075 California St (at Taylor St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Nob Hill · 56 tips and reviews

Ben R.Ben Russo: Sit at the bar with your date and listen to the piano player. Fantastic, old school drinks and food.

Greg B.Greg Baer: Best piano player in SF! He takes requests. Sit, listen and be transported back to the '30's, 40's and 50's Magical.

Henry P.Henry Pham: This restaurant is all about the finer thing in life, the sense of classic oozes from every corner of the place.

Brenda's French Soul Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Buttermilk Pancakes in San Francisco.

7. Brenda's French Soul Food

8.9
652 Polk St (btwn Eddy & Turk St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Tenderloin · 502 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: Southern favorites (beignets, buttermilk pancakes, potato hash) are simple, honest, and good for the whole family.

Alex S.Alex Silarajs: One thing you must get: Sweet Watermelon House Tea

ThrillistThrillist: The Hangtown Fry may be the true breakfast of champions: A crispy oyster, bacon & scallion scramble with girts and a biscuit.

Caffe Sport is one of The 15 Best Places for Buttermilk Pancakes in San Francisco.

8. Caffe Sport

7.8
574 Green St (Columbus Avenue), San Francisco, CA
Sicilian Restaurant · North Beach · 24 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: A wonderful neighborhood dining spot. Menu is unchanged since the stone age. Try it all, family style. Great staff!

Sean S.Sean Sheppard: Try the Seafood Ciopino - @therecruiterguy is all up in my #nomnom

Sean S.Sean Sheppard: Try the Cioppino In White Garlic Sauce

Town's End Restaurant & Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Buttermilk Pancakes in San Francisco.

9. Town's End Restaurant & Bakery

7.3
2 Townsend St (at Embarcadero near Delancey), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · South Beach · 46 tips and reviews

Morgan G.Morgan Giulianelli: Best muffin basket to munch on while waiting for your delicious breakfast

Marc D.Marc Davis: Wonderful vegetarian breakfast with Field Roast Apple Sage vegetarian sausage.

Rebecca G.Rebecca Goberstein: One of my favorite brunch places in the city, especially on a sunny day. Everything is done really well - and they give you a basket of mini scones and muffins while you wait!

NOVY Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Buttermilk Pancakes in San Francisco.

10. NOVY Restaurant

7.6
4000 24th St (Noe), San Francisco, CA
Greek Restaurant · Noe Valley · 26 tips and reviews

Mehran N.Mehran Nazir: appetizers: polenta, lamb meatballs; entrees: wild salmon on couscous (fantastic)

Giuseppe V.Giuseppe Valencia: Italian, American, Mexica Cuisines and Today To go Food.😉

Carlos Z.Carlos Zenteno: Excellent food, friendly service.

Spruce is one of The 15 Best Places for Buttermilk Pancakes in San Francisco.

11. Spruce

8.9
3640 Sacramento St (btwn Spruce & Locust St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Presidio Heights · 133 tips and reviews

astraeaastraea: Burger and fries is an awesome choice and Dylan was a great server!! Awesome wine list. Something for everyone's taste.

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: Have a burger and fries at the bar. Why not?...it's #38 on 7x7's Big Eat Sf 2010. Read more.

EaterEater: SF has never been mistaken for a fine dining town, yet the two-year old Spruce has proved to be an absolute homerun in its ritzy Laurel Heights environs. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

District is one of The 15 Best Places for Buttermilk Pancakes in San Francisco.

12. District

8.5
216 Townsend St (btwn Ritch & 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · SoMa · 110 tips and reviews

Sarah H.Sarah Harrison: The seared scallops are amazing. Little delicious roe eggs explode in your mouth, all on a delicious fresh flavor sauce of oranges and squash maybe, a hint of spice, flavor explosion! So fresh.

meganmegan: If 'Cheers' had been set in SF, this would have been the bar. Classic local's spot w/ better-than-you'd-expect food. Opt for a whole bottle and just try not to order the fries, I dare you.

Shirley L.Shirley Liu: Cute wine bar -- get the sliders and fries with truffle aoili to share

B★Star Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Buttermilk Pancakes in San Francisco.

13. B★Star Cafe

8.8
127 Clement St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 134 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: We love B-Star's jook for a comforting, flavor-filled brunch. Toppings range from preserved egg and shredded pork to mushrooms and a runny poached egg. Read more.

Sean S.Sean Salmon: Do not pass on these Brussel Sprouts. Just about perfect.

Brian L.Brian Lynch: Pro tip: Ditch the Eats crowd for bstar. They have a breakfast menu!

IHOP is one of The 15 Best Places for Buttermilk Pancakes in San Francisco.

14. IHOP

7.8
200 Beach St (at Powell St.), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Fishermans Wharf · 50 tips and reviews

Jen N.Jen Ng: Crepe florentine w chicken, spinach mushrooms & cheese is THE BEST BREAKFAST I had in SF. Tender chicken!

Radisson F.Radisson Fisherman's Wharf: adjacent to our hotel! Several of our bed & breakfast packages include free breakfast at this IHOP.

Raffi K.Raffi Khatchadourian: Much better than the Marina one.

The Cavalier is one of The 15 Best Places for Buttermilk Pancakes in San Francisco.

15. The Cavalier

8.1
360 Jessie St (at 5th St), San Francisco, CA
English Restaurant · SoMa · 183 tips and reviews

Jacob V.Jacob Van De Weert: The ribeye comes with some homemade thick-cut fries. Which are delicious on their own, but drowning them in the marrow gravy is a must for ultimate deliciousness.

DensDens: Classiest place for breakfast in the hood. Sure, the bacon egg & cheese sandwich is $13, but is a reeeaaaallllyyy good $13 breakfast sandwich :)

ThrillistThrillist: The Cavalier is giving you exactly what you want with an all-day, every-day breakfast and lunch that also happens to be bacon-sandwich-level delicious. Read more.