I wasn’t in San Francisco for very long, but I had a lot of different food. I had some great vegan food, I had the worst pizza I’ve ever eaten in my life, and I had the food you see above, from Eddie’s Cafe. Eddie’s bills itself as a Southern restaurant in the heart of San Francisco, and I have to say after eating there that they live up to the promise. Perhaps the best part of my meal at Eddie’s was watching the older folks who spoke like old blues men shuffling in and ordering their food. It lent an air of authenticity to the experience.

The other thing that was remarkable about Eddie’s was the speed of service. These days you don’t see real short order cooks; breakfast places like IHOP or Denny’s act the part, but they aren’t the real deal. At Eddie’s the eggs and grits I ordered came out in just a couple of minutes, and they were good. Even better were the homemade biscuits that came with them. Warm and slightly sweet, they were perfect with a little butter and jam.

For a place that serves breakfast all day, Eddie’s isn’t open early enough — not until 9am on Sundays — but it’s worth seeking out if you’re looking for a good, quick breakfast in San Francisco.

Eddie’s Cafe — 800 Divisadero St, San Francisco

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