Country Cottage Cafe — Restaurant in South San Francisco

Could try Cottage Cafe is a little gem on Grant Street. Absolutely, some of the best breakfast/brunch food I have had in a long while. Starting off, the entrance isn't much to behold. It's very easy to miss if you were just driving by, not looking for this place. Even when looking for it, it's a little hidden. I went with three other people, total four people. Walking in, you're presented with a tow of seats on a bar, in front of the grill. There are two people working there, so service is slow. We get seated in the back and see the two of then scrambling to take orders and prepare food for the people on the counter. We waited for a few minutes and was able to get our orders take. My group ordered two pancakes, two avocado toast, a cheese, avocado and bacon omelette, a side of hash browns, a side of eggs, an English muffin, coffee, tea, and freshly squeezed orange juice.

It took roughly 10-15 minutes for the food to come out, but it was understandable based on the number of people working and the order size. To top it off, the wait was well worth it. The pancakes are a lot thinner than most places, making them more crepe like than fluffy. It was a pleasant surprise compared to how pancakes are normally prepared. The avocado toast was very well portioned, with each serving having an entire avocado. Each half was spread in top of a 6" piece of bread and seasoned. My friend ordered a side of egg and put it on top of the toast, which worked really well. The omelette was excessively filled, having the contents oozing out of the sides. The bacon inside was very crispy, complimenting the soft avocado and gooey cheese. The size hash brown was season and grilled nicely and full of flavor. Overall, the food was fantastic. The slow service is excusable when seeing how busy the two of them was running around. The waiter was very nice and patient with us while ordering. It was a good experience and I would definitely come back...

Great food, great experience. I stumbled upon this place after taking my car in for an oil change half a mile away. This hole-in-the-wall place is super small in which i tend to lean more towards these mom and pops diners. From the beginning, i was greeted and sat down. I believe, the guy who was serving me, was the owner. Super attentive and he offered for me to try the Japanese Cheesecake. It was 4 bucks, but well worth it! Super moist and at the same time, it was light. I had the steak and mushroom omelet and i have to say it was the best steak and mushroom omelet i have ever had. The egg was cooked to perfection and didnt have one ripple on it. The steak was season just perfectly with the right seasoning. The hash browns were nice and crisp as well.

That wasn't the greatest part. The greatest part is seeing all the food being prepared, by what looked like his wife for the other customers. I had the advantage of sitting at the counter and she made the most amazing fruit bowl. She had cut the orange and kiwi into a work of art. Even the toast coming out really looked like the took the time to strive for perfection. The toast had a microscopic burn mark and she scraped it out.

You can tell the owners strive for perfection for every plate that comes out and it was very noticeable. I would definitely...

This is a great hole-in-the-wall brunch place! I wish I discovered it sooner. The prices are fantastic (mostly under $10) especially for South San Francisco, and the food quality is excellent. I ordered a vegetarian omelet and I love the hash brown that came with it. So crunchy!

This place does not have a lot of seating, so it may get packed fast, but when we went on a Saturday morning (brunch time), we found a seat easily. I like how there are spacious bar seats, so if you don't have a friend to eat breakfast with, it is still ok to come alone!

I wish I wasn't so full because I wanted to try the Japanese cheesecake, which is what they are known for. I will next time! I definitely recommend this place, especially if you like supporting small...