2. Zazie
9.0
941 Cole St (btwn Parnassus Ave & Carl St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Cole Valley · 360 tips and reviews
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".
Sarra Elsherbini: Breakfast platter was great. French toast + gingerbread pancake and buttermilk. Yum. Love variety
SFGate: 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.
4. Bob's On Baker
8.8
601 Baker St (Fulton St), San Francisco, CA
Donut Shop · Western Addition · 6 tips and reviews
Lani M: Must get an apple fritter, buttermilk bar, and an old fashioned. The best donuts I’ve had
Alex Chow: Old fashioned with Maple glaze cannot be missed. The crumb donut is a donut glazed with donut crumbs. Yes, you want it.
Jono Warren: Old fashioned glazed or not
6. Delfina
8.9
3621 18th St (Guerrero St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 125 tips and reviews
SFGate: Specialties: Spaghetti with plum tomatoes, garlic and olive oil; pappardelle with pork sugo; wild nettle ravioli; roast chicken; buttermilk panna cotta. Read more.
Chefs Feed: "Their combination of buttermilk and cream is to die for. The panna cotta flavors and fruit accompaniments are constantly changing, but this dessert is always amazing." Chef Emily Luchetti Read more.
Varun Shetty: The heirloom tomato salad (with fresh mozzarella, arugula and olive oil) is one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten.
Bommy: Affordable and absolutely delicious buttermilk biscuit breakfast sandwich. Stick with the regular as special breakfast sandwich is a bit nauseating.
BuzzFeed: Try the “special” breakfast sandwich: two eggs scrambled, with pepper jack cheese, applewood smoked bacon, avocado and lemon-garlic aioli on homemade buttermilk biscuit. Read more.
Jo Appleby: Breakfast sandwich, fresh OJ, kale & Parmesan scone. Favorite of all is the blueberry lemon scone - and I'm not a big scone fan. It's that good.
9. Hard Knox Cafe
8.6
2526 3rd St (at 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Dogpatch · 103 tips and reviews
Robin Andersen: Try the 3 piece fried chicken with a buttermilk waffle, and sweet tea to wash it down. Good music and service, too.
Miwa Nagamitsu Ahlstrom: Fried chicken with a buttermilk waffle. Heavenly! Collard green, cabbage, yam... all the side dishes are delish, too!!
Kirk Herlitz: I'd never had oxtail before, so I figured this was a good place to try it. So good! If you like braised short ribs, give the oxtail a try!
10. R Image Market
8.3
2898 Folsom St (at 25th St.), San Francisco, CA
Deli · Mission District · 14 tips and reviews
Rachel: In addition to great sandwiches, they also have a pretty great grocery and liquor selection for a corner store, including buttermilk!
Gary: ray's homemade hummus is the best hummus you'll ever have! it's in the fridge case along the wall with the cheese and beer.
SFist: This dynamite, low-rent sandwich shop is a beloved, used-to-be-secret of the deep Mission. Vegans love it for the falafel, and the veggie sandwich, but this is also a place for pastrami lovers. Read more.
Paige S: Blueberry Buttermilk Bar FTW! 🍩
Peter: Awesome donut shop. Get there quick; they sell out quickly. My faves are turkey & jalapeño croissant, blueberry buttermilk bar, apple fritter and a glazed old fashioned. So good!
Sarah Mitroff: Beautiful shop with typical donut flavors and plenty of unique ones too. The blueberry donut holes are delicious.
13. Greens Restaurant
8.6
2 Marina Blvd. (Fort Mason, Building A) (Fort Mason Center), San Francisco, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 114 tips and reviews
Ardvaark: When you order your drinks, order the jalapeño cornbread or the buttermilk biscuits, too. It'll give you something to enjoy while you peruse the amazing vegetarian menu.
Sydney M: The buttermilk salad is not to be overlooked. Summer rolls also so fresh
Dayee: Try to ask for window seating when you arrive. Worth it when it's around sunset time. Food is delicious! Dessert is a must :)
15. Chloe's Café
8.4
1399 Church St (at 26th St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Noe Valley · 58 tips and reviews
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.
Daphne Howe: A must go for brunch. There's usually a wait but try everything!
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