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Best Instagram Worthy Brunch Restaurants in Russian Hill (94109)

5 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated

Notable Picks

$$$$ Van Ness / TenderNob
Whimsical, floral-forward brunch plates and high-tea tiers arrive in pastel hues with edible blooms and sculpted sweets. Lines form for photogenic benedicts, soufflé pancakes, and ube drinks in a garden-themed dining room.
Must-Try Dishes: Bear-shaped pancakes, Crab cake benedict, Ube latte
What makes it special: Garden-themed plating and desserts designed to be photographed.
$$ Lower Nob Hill
Lower Nob Hill’s Thai-influenced brunch-and-dinner spot (since 2018) known for a tight menu that blends comfort plates with Thai flavors. Locals come for playful brunch staples by day and tom yum–leaning comfort at night.
Must-Try Dishes: Fried Chicken Benedict, Tom Yum Burrito, Pad Kee Mao
What makes it special: Thai-influenced brunch by day with comfort-driven Thai plates at night.
$$$ Lower Nob Hill
Polished café-bakery turning out wholesome brunch staples, excellent coffee, and house pastry with a clean, minimalist look. Plates like the Tenderloin Florentine and brioche French toast photograph well without being fussy.
Must-Try Dishes: Turkey Avocado Panini, Kale Salad with chicken, BLT on house bread
What makes it special: House-baked bread and balanced salads in a clean café setting.

Worthy Picks

$$ Russian Hill
Neighborhood diner-café covering American breakfast and lunchtime favorites with friendly pricing. Expect big plates, quick refills, and a steady rush of regulars.
Must-Try Dishes: Corned Beef Hash, Country Benedict, Club Sandwich
What makes it special: Comfort-forward plates served fast at fair prices.
$$ Nob Hill
Cable-car-corner café with latte art, daylight-filled windows, and Mediterranean-leaning sandwiches. Brunch hours run Thu–Sun, and the compact space makes simple plates look good without crowding.
Must-Try Dishes: Lox & bagel, Egg & cheese bagel, Avocado bagel
What makes it special: Calm corner café with a reliable lox bagel and good coffee.