Brioche Bakery & Cafe

I was craving a burger and I had low expectations for one from a bakery/cafe, but the burger was so good! The bread is probably the softest I'd ever had on a burger, yet it was sturdy enough to not get soggy holding up so many ingredients. I'm not sure if they put creme fraiche or some kind of mayo based sauce but its so rich and yummy.My partner got the french toast and it was also very good. My only complaint is that a small can of soda was $4.50 Other than that, I'd highly recommend!

Brioche Bakery is an underrated cafe in North Beach that serves delicious coffee and brunch/lunch items at a reasonable cost. Located further down Columbus and away from the bustling center of North Beach, Brioche has quick service and offers indoor and outdoor seating in a cozy atmosphere. There aren't many places in North Beach that serve traditional American brunch/lunch food like omelettes, benedicts, sandwiches, and salads. But if you're in the area and craving that kind of food, this is the place to visit.

I've stared at this coffee shop/restaurant for quite a while but never walked in. I made a point the week before Thanksgiving to stop here for a brunch/lunch on a rainy workday. Getting here just after noon, the main dining room was half full with only a single two-seater and two handicap accessible tables available. I looked at the menu and outside specials board (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=Yhh_YsJwI1f3GJM79P7HUA) and knew what I would order. The kind lady cashier pointed me to the water station (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=9W_kQ1_N5hnuAb_HdPEjrQ) when I asked for a glass after getting a number propped on a metal stand. I seated myself near the hallway leading to the kitchen and got my water. After a short wait, a gentleman brought my order and removed my # stand. I started with the French onion soup (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=N4a1VOcIrz_D9oULy8KNxA), which came with a sliced and halved roll; the cheese was melting as I mixed the broth with it. What I liked about this is the broth had deep flavors with herbs and the added cilantro pieces that an interesting twist. The pea sprout leaves added color to the bowl. Wanting to save space for the rest of my meal, I gnawed on a wedge of the bread, still warm and surprisingly delicious. I also had the spinach and Gruyere omelette, add chicken-apple sausage (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=ey9lhrd_KU5S_996Lo1vag) which came with breakfast potatoes and fruit salad. I asked the gentleman for Tabasco and ketchup and he brought back two unlabeled plastic squeeze bottles of ketchup and hot sauce. The omelette was pretty standard and I would have a preferred a more tasty and less healthy sausage option. The spinach left a little chalky aftertaste in my mouth so I'm not sure that I would order this again except perhaps with bacon instead. The potatoes were good especially after I spiced them up. I brought the fruit salad home and had that for my dinner dessert (blueberries, pineapple chunks, honeydew, and strawberries). This is a convenient and good change of pace brunch/lunch spot in the neighborhood as there aren't many American breakfast spots nearby. I looked at the pastry counter (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=uKsUFLQ2VJushbcZKLEzSg) after I left and nothing caught my eyes. I'm not sure whether the pastries did not look like they were made in-house. The other counter had a variety of meal items like lasagna and quiche as well as sandwiches and wraps (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=b4RqHRHsjfxV7slhcA-YaA) that would likely be reheated if you were dining there. The cashier was bubbly and helpful in taking my order. Big props to the gentleman who brought my food, condiments, and takeout container for the fruit salad and my remaining bread. He also cleared my table after I left. I will stop in again, perhaps for a specials item or maybe to get a lasagna to take home. If it were a sunny day, there are sidewalk tables and chairs available.

One of the best lattes I've had in years, and only $4...when everyone else (unreasonably) expects $6 or $7. Service was super friendly, and the to-go cup held the heat well. Wish there was a Brioche in my town!

This 3 star review is solely for the French toast, which was disappointing. French toast is all about the thick bread, but the bread they used was way too thin (about a cm thick) that it made the toast look like a pancake instead. The fruits were nice and sweet, as it came in abundance and a variety (strawberries, blueberries, honeydew, pineapple, and cantaloupes). However, I didn't like the addition of strawberry syrup, as the regular syrup would've been enough.

Came here for breakfast, on a recommendation by the front desk at the nearby Hilton San Francisco, where I stayed the night. There is outdoor seating (with a bus stop just there) and indoor tables and chairs. I opted for the latter seating arrangement. Having perused the menu before getting here, I was planning on getting the Quiche. After taking a look at the printed menu on premises, I decided otherwise and chose the Spinach and Gruyère Omelette. It came with potatoes and a small bowl of mixed fruit. The omelette was slightly overdone, but delicious. The rosemary potatoes were cooked perfectly and the fruit bowl had a good assortment. The coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice was good. Service though, was not accommodating. For some reason, it bothered the server each time I asked for more napkins (my nose was running and I requested only twice). There was attitude on display and it was like she was doing me a big favor to give me another two of them. Unfortunately, this kind of behavior tainted my breakfast experience at the Brioche Bakery and Cafe.

Fresh and simple breakfast food. Very reasonable prices. I went for herbs omelette and replaced potatoes with salad, the team was helpful with this. My friends took spinach omelette and avocado scramble. Everyone was happy. Precious tip - I took mimosa and the bottle was just opened for me, so the drink was served so properly and I sipped it with pleasure!

Such a cute little café on Columbus! It gives me Parisian vibes when I walked in. They do brunch and lunch along with many espresso and morning drinks. I opted for a matcha latte and an avocado scramble. The scramble came with some avocado slices, a side of fruits and potatoes. The dish was seasoned well and the matcha was more on the creamy/sweet side than strong side. I love their wifi, clean tables, it's a great place to just sit by the window to people watch and imagine you are in a small café somewhere in Paris..

Stopped by to try brunch here and was able to get in 15 mins. Ate on the back patio so relatively faster. My partner and I went a bit meat heavy now looking back and probably the reason for why it was a bit of a miss for us. Meat was very well seasoned and flavorful but missing that grill/char flavor. Very impressed by the seasoning of the meat patty but tasted more on the boiled side unfortunately. French fries and the bacon tasted great though and strawberry lemonade was refreshing. Service was nice and prompt. I saw really nice French toast dishes coming out that I think we will return to try!

So yummy u loved the matcha 1000 out of 10 perfectly sweetened. I got the brioche French toast it was a little sweet with the jam that comes on it 7/10 and my hubby got the eggs Benedict