When it comes to brunch, I find myself in one of two moods: wanting a refined, elegant experience, like perfectly poached eggs lying atop a piece of rustic baguette with a crisp side salad or some other delicious (though often pretentious) meal to be eaten with a linen napkin in the lap while slowly sipping my french roast; OR an eggy, cheesy bomb of a dish, with more toast than one could ever eat in one sitting and coffee that is refilled every time you take a drink, replete with cheap silverware and napkins and mismatched furniture.

Dottie’s was the perfect compromise. The food was delicious and surprisingly sophisticated (I had a scramble with goat cheese and fennel sausage) and our server as attentive as I needed him to be, but it was still a casual, fun time.

Yes, you’ll likely have to wait to get seated (though, seriously people, would you want to eat at a place at which you’re seated right away? bad sign. eat a piece of toast before you go and chill out). Plan your day accordingly and go with good conversationalists and you won’t even notice the wait.

Dottie’s True Blue Café

522 Jones St

San Francisco, CA 94102-2008

415-885-2767

FAX: 415-885-0834