Chloe's Cafe — Restaurant in San Francisco

San Francisco's brunch at its finest.

Located on a wide sleepy road with outdoor dinning, we enjoyed every bite while basking in the warmth of the sun and gentle breeze.

Unable to decide what to order, we looked to our dinning neighbors and went with what they had.

Needless to say, I was beyond amazed. Our Avocado Jarlsberg Sandwich was flavorful and satisfying. A hefty portion that could feed two, the Jarlsberg cheese took the role of protein, and the creaminess from the avocado made it smooth. The blend of textures worked well, and blew my skepticism out the window.

The Cappuccino was delightful. Smooth, aromatic, and just hot enough to drink straight. So good it didn't even need sugar. The frothy milk complemented the bitterness.

Their house potatoes were amazing. "The Home Fries" were charred and seasoned right. A crispy exterior with a fluffy inside. The caramelized onions made the difference. We craved a second portion, which was quickly devoured. This was indeed delicious.

Last but not least, we tried their seasonal baked goods. My mistake for not remembering its name, but the texture and taste remains vivid. It was similar to a scone with a thick sweet guava jam center. The jam was sweet enough that it paired well with the mildly tasting crumbly exterior. It was pleasant and certainly new.

This place has won a spot in my heart for great brunch in...

The most appalling dining experience of my life.

From the moment we arrived, it was a masterclass in rudeness and incompetence. The host? Cold and dismissive. The server? Equally unfriendly. And the food? Late beyond belief.

We arrived at 11:50 AM, patiently queued for half an hour, and finally sat down at 12:20 PM. We ordered almost immediately — within 3–5 minutes. But while tables around us, who ordered later, were served, ate, paid, and left… we sat there, hungry, waiting, and watching.

After checking with our server three times, the host finally came over.

Me: “When can we expect our food? People who ordered after us have already eaten and left.” Her: “You ordered for three people, that’s why it’s taking time. Anyway, it’s coming out now.” Me: “Are you doing us a favor by serving food?” Her: Looks me dead in the eye. “YES. Don’t come next time.”

That’s right — she actually told us not to come back.

And when the food finally arrived at 1:05 PM, the moment was so soured that even the first bite felt like a defeat.

This wasn’t just bad service — it was disrespect...

If only they had non-Cinnamon Croissant French Toast. I've been looking everywhere for Croissant French Toast (after trying it at Planet Dailies in Vegas), but no luck anywhere. At Chloe's Cafe, while they do serve Croissant French Toast, it's filled with cinnamon, which is a no-no for me. I asked whether they could make it without the Cinnamon, but was rejected as they pre-make the batter... unfortunately.. Though I tried some of my friend's.. the edges without the cinnamon, and it was heavenly! If only I could have more without cinnamon...

So I opted for the Banana Walnut pancake with scrambled eggs and home fries. The banana walnut pancake was okay, but definitely wasn't the star. It was rather dense and dry instead of light and fluffy. It was kind of a let down, seeing what great reviews there are for these pancakes. The eggs are normal, but the home fries were pretty tasty!

Overall, decent brunch place. But, it's cash only and limited seating available. Please make non-Cinnamon Croissant...