Elite Cafe

Been here twice for brunch and both times it was good, but not great. The avocado toasts is standard, but when I added a fried egg for additional $3, it came out cold. The portion was also very small. The hash is much more substantial and solid, but does not hold a candle to Brenda's. Decor is nice and has lots of tables, but make a reservation for brunch.

I stopped here for a quick snack and a drink mid afternoon on a Saturday after hiking all around San Francisco’s hilly streets. They only had a small menu available at that time (I would say it was around 3/3:30pm), but that was perfectly fine since I only wanted a snack. I ordered a French 75 and the french fries and sat at a table outside. I was pleasantly surprised by the creole aioli they serve with the fries. It’s deliciously addicting! I ordered a Gin fizz shortly after and it was awesome. This place made me feel like I was really in New Orleans. The outdoor seats are a great spot to eat, drink, and people watch. I’ll definitely return.

We had a lovely Valentine's Day dinner, starting with a selection of oysters. I had the menu favorite shrimp and grits. Grits were a little loose, but shrimp and sauce were very tasty. My date had the fried chicken, and as a native Texan, it meet with his approval, as did the collard greens. A busy night but they managed it well. We've been there when it wasn't such a busy night and our experience was slightly better, as you might expect. If you like New Orleans food, this will provide you with a comparable experience.

The first thing that came to my attention is the atmosphere. Came here for brunch and had a great time. The second thing was the service. The server was polite, inviting, helpful, and even the owner or manager swung by to see how we were doing. Lastly, the food was delicious. The biscuits were so perfectly done, I wish we could have ordered a dozen to go.

The look and feel is nostalgia at its best. Food and service casual but prompt and friendly. The Meyer Lemon Ice Box Cake was a fitting end to the Fried Chicken Dinner. Oysters were fresh and cold the way they should be. Grits and Collard Greens top notch. No Fifth Star:Being Picky cause one piece of the Fried Chicken was slightly Dry. I plan to go back many times. BTW the other Two Pieces were perfect.👌

Great old fashioned! Love the overall look for the place. High ceilings, ceiling fans, private booths make for a romantic atmosphere. The food makes it great for groups. Unfortunately, service is spotty, maybe due to a small, overworked waitstaff that if you’re in a booth, you just tend to be forgotten.