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Best in SF: Soul Food

Chicken & Waffles for the Soul

at Little Skillet

Trust San Francisco to upgrade this classic dish – at Little Skillet, the waffles are Belgian-style, the chickens are free range from Petaluma, and dessert includes red velvet cupcakes. Bon… (Cathy Lynn)

Brunch, Dinner, Food & Dining, Good for Groups, Lunch, Outdoor Dining, Soul Food, Street Food


Mon-Sat in SOMA

Farmerbrown boasts an atmosphere reminiscent of a speakeasy, both down home and urban. Brunch here is never boring. Best known for their fried chicken, Farmerbrown opens its doors on the… (Kiyomi Dong)

American Cuisine (Traditional), Brunch, Comfort Food, Food & Dining, Good for Groups, Soul Food


Sat-Sun in Civic Center/Tenderloin

Beignets All Day

at Brenda's French Soul Food

Brenda’s French Soul Food is a Creole Diner in the Civic Center serving rich, flavorful food with French style and New Orleans soul. Chef-owner and New Orleans native Brenda Buenviaje… (Brenda's French Soul Food)

Breakfast, Brunch, Cajun/Creole Cuisine, Comfort Food, Food & Dining, Restaurants, Soul Food, Sweet Treats


Every day in Civic Center/Tenderloin

A Food Truckload of Fried Goods

at The Architects Kitchen

The Architect's Kitchen, also known as ArKi, is the result of Tim Setiawan's lifelong wish to combine his love of food, music, and design. After years of working as… (The Architect's Kitchen)

Comfort Food, Food & Dining, Food Trucks & Pop-Ups, Good for Groups, Soul Food, Street Food


Every day in San Francisco

Biscuits ($1.50-7.50) range from sweet (flavors include cinnamon, peanut butter chocolate chip and there are desserts such as a seasonal biscuit pudding) to savory (wild mushroom, double bacon maple), with… (SFoodie)

Breakfast, Comfort Food, Food & Dining, Lunch, Restaurants, Soul Food, Street Food


Every day in Embarcadero

New Orleans Style Brunch

at Boxing Room

Big windows bring in ample sunlight, which compliments the big southern flavors served up for brunch at the Boxing Room. The sweet starters — warm banana bread and beignets —… (The Sōsh Concierge)

Brunch, Cajun/Creole Cuisine, Food & Dining, Good for a Date, Good for Groups, Now Serving, Seafood, Soul Food, Southern


Sat-Sun in Hayes Valley

7x7 declared it one of three reasons to cross the Bay Bridge. It includes some of Oakland's favorite restaurants. It is the Savor Oakland Food Tour.… (The Sōsh Concierge)

Comfort Food, Dessert, Food & Dining, Gastropubs, Good for Groups, Historical Sites, Lunch, New American Cuisine, Soul Food, Southern, Tours, Wine


Fri-Sun in Oakland

Soul Food & Music: Gospel Brunch

at 1300 On Fillmore

[Owners Monetta White and husband Chef David Lawrence couldn't] think of anything more nurturing than good food and soulful music. So they hired a band and started gospel brunches, hoping… (SF Chronicle)

American Cuisine (Traditional), Brunch, Dinner, Family Fun, Good for a Date, Good for Groups, New American Cuisine, Singing, Soul Food, Southern


Sun in Western Addition/NOPA

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Photo credits: Derrick S., Stan Rawrysz, Protographer23, Lucas Richarz, Biscuit Bender, Boxing Room, James Sobredo, 1300 on Fillmore,