New Taraval Cafe

Service here is wonderful! I love the friendliness and willingness to accommodate our needs; feels like home!! The grandkids insisted on helping pour the cream into our coffees and ended up dribbling much of it on the table. The wait person happily wiped it up and said, "Well, that's how they learn." How very understanding and sweet!This time, I shared a breakfast burrito with my granddaughter and, to my benefit, she didn't want any pico de gallo/tomatoes or mushrooms, so I had them put them on the side (which they happily did) and I had them all for myself!! The eggs, cheese, avocado, and bacon, along with the pico de gallo and mushrooms and salsa they had on the side made for an unforgettable burrito! It was maybe one of the best I've had in a very long time. My grandkids' dad had the loco moco and gave me a taste; it, too, was sensational. If I didn't share with my granddaughter, that's what I would've ordered, so next time!! My grandson ordered the Taraval Special Breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon, and two huge pancakes. He enjoyed his meal as well. Wonderful cafe; will definitely be back soon!

I've known about New Taraval Cafe since college and it was a staple breakfast spot if you ever wanted something somewhat close by. It almost felt like a hidden spot as you could come anytime and there wouldn't be much of wait. However, it seems everyone knows about this place now and you can expect to see a line of people waiting outside which is well deserved.I love breakfast, especially from diners. My fiancée has never been here even though this place has been around for a long time, so we decided to go on a Sunday morning. Got there and there was a bunch of people standing outside. Wrote our name down on the whiteboard and waited maybe 10 minutes before they called us in since the groups ahead of us were all 3 or 4 people. We got seated at the counter and ordered immediately since we were looking at the menu outside.I wanted to try out the breakfast burrito and she got the Italian omelet. Waited maybe 15 minutes and our food came out. The breakfast burrito was filled with eggs, bacon, beans, potatoes, tomatoes, and came with a side of tomatillo salsa verde. Tasted a bit greasy and it was falling apart, but it was filling for sure. The Italian omelet had Italian sausage, mushroom, onion, tomatoes, avocado, mozzarella, and pesto. Quite the combo, but wasn't too sure how the avocado worked with the rest of the ingredients. Highlight for us was Orlando's hot sauce though! Went great with everything and had a nice little kick.We would come back and will stick with the more traditional breakfast options. It did seem like a lot of regulars come here and the staff are all friendly.

Had Saturday brunch here with a couple of the homies and really enjoyed the experience and food. It was packed but we didn't have to wait too long to get seated. My friend Patrick is a regular and knows the owner Stanley so we got a full NTC orientation. Stanley even gave us advice on physical therapy! Full service diner!Food wise, I got the corned beef hash and eggs. Along with the custom hot sauce (made by one of the staff Orlando) the food was smackin! We even bought a couple bottles of hot sauce to take home!No frills on the ambiance, but the place oozes of local soul. Multigenerational family business, loyal customers, great food, what else is there to know? This place is a SF gem!

This is my favorite breakfast spot before going on a walk for Great hwy during the weekendIf you're in the mood for a good old fashion diner experience, this place is a must-visit. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by a warm, friendly staff that makes you feel like you're part of the family. The barstool seating adds a cozy, retro vibe, and you can easily see the kitchen staff at work, which adds to the charm.The menu is packed with hearty, homestyle dishes--comfort food at its finest. Whether you're craving a juicy burger, crispy hash browns, or a stack of pancakes, everything is made with care and served up fast. The portions are generous, and the flavors are exactly what you hope for in a diner: satisfying, simple, and packed with nostalgia.What really sets this place apart is the quick service. Whether you're popping in for a quick bite or settling in for a leisurely breakfast, you'll leave feeling full and happy.Highly recommend if you want a spot that delivers both great food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. This diner nails it every time!

Decent food and vibes, not too stand out in terms of the taste of the omelette though. Price is typical of SF cafes

4.5 stars on yelp and a line out the door at 9:30am on Sunday? I definitely wanted to try.The wait wasn't too long. The staff was really nice to keep us informed on wait times.We both got the special of the day, which was the Mexican omelette - chorizo, bell peppers, onions, jack cheese, avocado, sour cream. Served with home fries and corn tortillas.The portions are pretty good; neither of us finished our food.

Delicious, generous portions, and really nice staff. I had the huevos rancheros. The bacon was sandwiched in between corn tortillas, the eggs were on top with a yummy sauce. All served along side home fries.

listen. i think this might be one of the best brunch spots in the Sunset neighborhood. (i know this is technically parkside but it's a slim border to me ok lol). for me, this place is tied with Art's Cafe for #1 brunch spot in the area off rip what i appreciated the most about NTC was the indoor seating. ...and it's not just cuz i was there during the bomb cyclone and was just relieved to be not wet AND hungry lol. yes it was small inside, but what great cafes aren't? but the magnificent vibe was amplified by the coziness. the place was packed. all the people working there are very kind, but the main server (forget his name, but he was a young ish (late 20s?) asian man in a red shirt) who whisked around the floor chatting up every table he catered to. his personality brightened up the vibe of the place. it was VERY clear he knew many of his guests on a personal level (unless he didn't, then he's just a very extroverted guy) so it was all just so charming then of course, the food: piping hot and large portions. the side of potatoes was excellently crispy. my entree for Joe's Scramble was alright, i relied heavily on the hot sauce options on my table. but their menu was the perfect amount of options (more than 1 page but no more than 5), and had a fair number of sweet brunch options that i wanted to try next time. i will deffff be back :)

Visited this wonderful neighborhood gem of breakfast spot again. We had the New Taraval special breakfast, fried pork cutlet special, and breakfast sandwhich along with coffee and the fresh squeezed orange juice. Noteworthy is Orlando's house-made fermented chilli hot sauce which is tangy and adds a nice kick to any dish. Service is always welcoming and efficient and ambiance is family-friendly. Highly recommend!

Overall I had a wonderful experience here. The cookies here on the weekends were excellent. Good texture contrast, nice crumble, not too sweet, and very flavorful.The steak and eggs is what you'd expect from any value diner, except here it's better prepared. The smashed potatoes made the texture 10x better and extra crispy. Service was excellent. Ambiance is any typical diner. I really enjoyed eating at this place. It reminded me of the good old days in SF, where there were more of these diners all around the city, like bashful bulls.