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For four star American, try Titanic Cafe in San Francisco. This is a great place. Located in the Nob Hill area, this restaurant is very affordable. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere.
Rubicon's much-praised former chef, Dennis Leary, is at the helm of this adorable 20-seat house. Decor is stunning and sparse: Gray walls and natural wood tables give way to modern touches like bright apple...
citysearch.com - expert review - 08/01/2006
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best breakfast in sf...
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retro styling and a bold palette of cobalt blue, emerald green, and lemon yellow distinguish this hip cafe, as do vaguely nautical details. the place welcomes fun, casual dining, serving up scrumptious sweets,...
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on our search for a breakfast restaurant we came accross this little place. small restaurant for breakfast.....
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4 of 5 stars.
straight forward. simple.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
THE.BIG.PANCAKE. is.the.love.of.my.life.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
when someone asks me to name my favorite restaurant in san francisco, my answer is canteen. it is the best deal in town for breakfast and lunch. it is the most down to earth fine dining for dinner.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
A high-end restaurant masquerading as a diner. Cute if the cuisine is good enough to pull of the joke. Well it does and with a vengeance. I was lucky enough to sit in on a 5 course, $60 prix fixe…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
In Dennis Leary we trust.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Been wanting to try Canteen for a while now. The restaurant is a nice little place with a diner-like decor. We were seated at the bartop which was kinda cool since you could watch the chefs working…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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2 of 5 stars.
2.5 stars When my mind and my tongue disagree.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Awesome cozy place with tons of charm and personality. My friend and I went before catching a show at ACT and the food is absolutely delightful.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Best weekend breakfast. Ever. Love this little place... starts to get busy on Sat/Sun after 10AM so be prepared to wait... It's definitely worth it!
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Canteen is one of the best brunch places I've been. I came here with my husband and our couple friends this past saturday. Everything we had was fantastic! We each had our own course (I had the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
It's been almost a year since I had breakfast at Canteen, and I am still thinking about the pancake I ate there. It has ruined all other pancakes for me, and I love a pancake. We went once and tried…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Damn. Canteen has the BEST -- lemme repeat -- the BEST french toast in the history of the world. I got the blueberry french toast and it was seriously the most tasty, deliciously-textured, gastronomic…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Oh. My. God. I was taken here on my birthday recently when they had a special leap year pre-fixe menu. I definitely had some items I would have never ordered before (cold watercress soup? rhubarb,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Wonderful food for a small place. I've been here a couple of times and the food is quite consistent and well seasoned. I love the Oyster Thyme Soup. Servings are quite small and could be very…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
I loved Saturday night dinner at Canteen. We went at the 7:30 seating & sat at the bar. Here's what Taylor had to say: "This place rox. Such inventive takes on cuisine even when the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend's cousin recommended this for brunch yesterday, so I hopped onto mobile Yelp to check out reviews before going in. Since it was so high, I got excited. I'm not super picky about…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
what a great restaurant! as tiny as it is, there was not much of a wait on a saturday morning as i thought there might be. thank goodness, because the food was really good! the bellini was also a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Canteen is the place to go for brunch. Maybe it's good for dinner too, but lets start with the brunch. I came here today around 10:45- they don't take reservations so I couldn't call ahead. Luckily…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
YUM-freakin-E Canteen is a tiny restaurant on Sutter, they have seatings at 5:30pm, 7:30pm, and 9:15pm to accomodate customers because they seriously have like 3 tables and some bar seating. It's…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Despite the giant sign out front, I must've walked by this place 2 times before I actually realized it's the place I was going to eat. When I entered the first thought that went through my head was,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Five-star dining without the pretentiousness you say? That's right, excellent food and great service. Friendly too. My wife and I had the following:
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
This is an awesome little breakfast place but that's just it - it's LITTLE. There are maybe, 20 seats and you usually need to put your name in and wait. But it's WELL WORTH IT! We waited about 20-30…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Delicious, Snazzy, Tiny, and make reservations. This place is simply delectable Creative food creations. Take a DAte, or go for breakfast :)
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Its refreshing and a treat to have a top chef making your meal. I loved Dennis Leary's work at Rubicon and followed him to his new spot Canteen. SF has many acclaimed restaurants and star chefs but…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
I finally had a Sunday off and I wanted to have brunch with my friend Mark. And so we had our brunch here. It is a very small cafe but the service and the food makes up for that. I order the salmon…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Pre-dinner entertainment if you have to wait a bit is stellar in the *once a hotel now yet another if daddy can write the check I'm an art student Academy of Art College* dorm lobby. An interesting…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
This is a cute restaurant in the tendernob area, right by Fleur de Lys. The food is solid and the service is good. Nothing spectacular, nothing bad.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
I just can't say enough good things about Canteen, but I'll try! The bottom line -- it's like going to a best friend's (who happens to be a superlative chef) house for dinner. Since moving to SF in…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Normally, i'm not one for crowded dineries (i know that's not a word), but i have a soft spot for Canteen. It's got a really quaint, small-town diner feel to it but the food will blow you away. The…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
This place is arguably my favorite restaurant in the city. Why? It serves delicious food with out an ounce of pretentiousness. Due to limited seating, its hard to get a reservation but who cares? Once…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Cute small diner like place (I say this because they have a counter and diner chairs). The food is good but the service can be slow if you're one of the last to be waited on during a given round of…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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2 of 5 stars.
The service is terrible at Latrine. Lumbering rude tatooed busser slamming water glasses on the table, followed by absent-minded waitress who left us with empty wine glasses for 20 minutes, after…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Outstanding. Truly outstanding. It's so refreshing to go to a restaurant that serves up incredible food without any pretentiousness, and without prices that will break the bank. Canteen has a diner…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, plus a hip (albeit small) dining area. I had the Benedict, and it was one of the best I've ever tasted. Plan to wait if you would like a booth.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
I went there based on the mention of outstanding eggs benedict in the other reviews and was not disappointed. The eggs benedict were great as was the service. The only thing I didn't like was that…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Hands down my FAVORITE BRUNCH in the city. I've been here at least 20 times and bring new people all the time. Where to begin??? Love the constantly changing menu. Chupacabra is amazing (usually…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
oh super tiny restaurant but if you live in SF and love trying unique restaurant, you gotto check this out. The place only sits not more then 15 people.. or maybe less!!! Everything in this restaurant…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
SHH!! DON'T TELL ANYONE ABOUT THIS PLACE! ;) I know all the other Yelpers have said it, but this is definitely my favorite brunch spot in the city now.
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
all i can say is..TO DIE FOR blueberry french toast with sweet cream cheese!!!! their mushrroom omelete and house breakfast potatoes were also out of this world! we started off with delicious…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
I honestly love this place. This is an unusual statement for me because I have problems being super positive about anything, but that's a separate issue. The food is great, not too expensive…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
My favorite Brunch spot in the city. Their eggs benedict are out of this world. You can see the chef whipping up the sauce to order in the kitchen. Expect to wait to be seated, but it is always…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
First of all, for those who say negatives things about Canteen I have to give the caveat up front that Canteen is indeed not for everyone. But then, what restaurant is? Who will love it? People who…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Granted I've only been here for brunch, but I think it's a perfect brunch place. It's now one of the first places I think of when I'm seeking a selection of savory breakfast dishes, to-die-for…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Best souffle ever! Dinner items are creative and tasty. Breakfast/brunch is okay but not as good as dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
"Best brunch place ever." That was the review I was given after we had waited for over an hour and tried a selection of three dishes that I had no idea what they were from the menu description. But…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
These people know their food. I had an excellent pork dish, cauliflower, and a great dessert. The waitress, who doubled as the Sommelier, was extremely professional. The wine selection is varied…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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3 of 5 stars.
After reading all the reviews on Yelp, I came here for my bday with my husband. It was the worst birthday EVER (including my 13th which my family completely forgot about ala 16 candles!)...so I was…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
I wish I knew how to do justice to the wonderful food and atmosphere at Canteen. I love going there, not least because you can really sit and talk while enjoying a great, inventive meal. I like the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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1 of 5 stars.
here's a toast to another one of me and gracie unni's adventures...*cheers* ***
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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1 of 5 stars.
I cannot believe how many 4 and 5 star reviews this place has - - it actually HURTS me to write this review......... but no matter which way I turn the events and food of last night - - it just…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Now these peeps got it goin' on... The brunch here is the best in town. The apple pancake is perfection, they vary their small but tasty menu. Finally a place that gets it right.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Oh. my. god. I've had some great meals in this city, but this meal was perfect. Every dish (and the four of us had a lot) was a revelation. Artfully sculpted, deliciously concocted. Casual…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
I went here for their Prix Fixed as well as their brunch and I must say, both are amazing. The place is very small so either get their early for brunch or make reservations. I had their Chicken Hash…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to try Canteen ever since they opened and was excited when my friend said that she had made reservations for us. You should try to make reservations if possible since the restaurant…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
What a great restaurant. Wish I could give 4.5 stars. We finally managed to get reservations and of course the day of our reservation was POURING rain. We almost canceled our reservations since we…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
This is by far, my favorite breakfast joint in the city (haven't made it to dinner hours yet). My sis took me for the first time as a visitor in SF about a year ago and I haven't had a poor meal…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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1 of 5 stars.
Perfect restaurant. I went for the 6PM seating on a Tuesday so it was a Prix-Fixe menu so you basically get what the chef choose that night. I didn't get a shot of the menu so most of this is by…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
With seating for about 20 people, total, this place looks like somewhere you should be getting a burger and a chocolate shake. Instead you get some utterly delicious cuisine, with menu changes on a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
1) the books on the wall are real. 1 star. yes! 2) i had venison for brunch. i've been craving venison for ages. like, since i've started eating meat again. and it was perfect. like my dad had…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
You gotta check this place out. Sit at the counter and let the deliciousness wash over you. The menu changes all the time, but everything I've eaten here has been so tasty. The one thing I can promise…
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
I went here during lunch and had their oyster soup and poached squid in butter. The oyster soup was well seasoned and creamy. The squid was definitely swimming in butter....no wonder its good!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Canteen was unfortunately only open for breakfast while we were there in Sept, but wow - the brunch was faaaaaaaantastic! I just had simple eggs and bacon, and my boyfriend had the peach french toast.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
I came here for dinner a few nights ago. The food got better as we went through the appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The menu selection is not that big. Each course only had 3-4 items to choose…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Canteen is cool. Not an Ian Schrager black marble with purple suede furniture kinda cool or a black leather jacket with punk doo cooking confit of fish with wasabe type of cool. This place is…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Hmmm talking about top 100 restaurants this is is definitely one of the best. Walking up the climb from Powell to Sutter, i was pretty hungry when i reached there. It seemed pretty small from…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Yummy, yummy in my tummy! This is a great and casual restaurant you can take Mom to when she stops by unexpectedly and demands that you take her to dinner. Also a fantastic place to get very…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
NEW NOTES: I had to dock a star because on two nights, my companion's and my main dishes were cold. The casualties of a tiny kitchen and set timed seatings, I suppose.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Had the Big Pancake and Espresso. The pancake had apples and cream, it had a crepe like fluff. Espresso was a little too strong. had me wired for a while.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
Guinea Hen Salad - Delicious. It was served with a jelly that was specially made from grapes to complement the hen. It was a very nice combination. I wish I could elaborate on the jelly, but the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
I expected long lines, but there were none. I sat down immediately. Ordered some coffee and the infamous peach pancakes. Very good, if a little bland. The pancake itself was the best part -- eggy and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
I think Canteen is my favorite restaurant anywhere. Dennis Leary's cooking is impeccable and creative. His menu is always a great smattering of flavors and unexpected tastes. The restaurant is…
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
So we were downtown, hungry, and totally uninspired by all the breakfast choices around us. What to do? And then I remembered Canteen, the place I used to walk by so often when I worked downtown.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
After a year of reading the rave reviews for this restaurant, I finally had my try this past Friday for dinner. Let me say, the entire experience did not disappoint me one bit. The place is cozy,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
I love Canteen: This place is one of my favorite breakfast spots. The coffee is good. The bellini is good. Eggs and sausage, good. French Toast with a pound of cream cheese sooooo goooood. I like…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Awesome breakfast/brunch food and I can't wait to take my parents there. Wait was 45 minutes starting at 11am on Sunday for a party of 3. You can wait in the hotel lobby adjacent to the restaurant.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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2 of 5 stars.
OK...was this the same restaurant that everyone raves about??? Definitely mediocre. The spot is kinda cool. We had a pork dish and a lamb dish with a bittersweet "mousse" (more like a brown foam) for…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
There's really very little to be said. This place is utterly perfect. Even with a line out the door on a Saturday morning (when we typically find ourselves drawn to this bit of fabulousness), the wait…
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
I've only had the pleasure of a Canteen meal twice, and both were dinner, nevertheless, this is definitely my favorite restaurant in the City, and I eat out quite a bit. This is a tiny diner-esque…
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
So far I've only had brunch here, but oh man, the brunch was fantastic. The eggs benedict is just as good as everyone says, and my friend's apple pancake may have been the best pancake that I've ever…
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
i cant believe all the amazing food is done on that tiny mini kitchen. came here for dinner, started with butternut squash soup with parmesan and cranberries - perfect fall starter. the soup was…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Let's be honest: grumpy service, begrudgingly sitting a group of 5 in their micro-machines restaurant & terrible chai latte are no way to start a brunch dining experience. But Canteen did and I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Actually went here for dinner instead of brunch - heard the brunch is better than the dinner. But FWIW, the dinner was pretty tasty - it's definitely trendy, gourmet, and dressed up but well done.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
In such a small space in Nob Hill is an incredible dining experience. Make reservations in advance, as there are different dinner seatings throughout the night. I sat at the counter, which was fun to…
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
So luckily for me, I work, and my friend works too. And this friend happens to love food and is a good dining companion. (For all the ladies out there, you'd be lucky to be with him. Unfortunately,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
this is a great breakfast spot. i find the setting lovely and comfortable to be in. the waitstaff is always smiling, friendly and helpful. there are limited selections of menu items which is nice…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
I've only been to Canteen for breakfast. They have really good pancakes and french toast. Actually beyond really good. They are excellent. But! I am an egg person. Omelets and scrambles. And…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
Some of my girlfriends and I recently came here for dinner. I was honestly shocked at how small the kitchen was -- I think mine might actually be bigger. Sadly, I do not have the mad skillz to…
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
First time here. Sat at the counter. Tiny teeny place Loved it. I wish I'd gotten to meet Dennis the chef. The kitchen staff, who incidently are cooking lik right in front of you, are hardcore.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
We must have gotten lucky with timing, cause we didn't wait more than 5 minutes and we got the cozy little booth in the back on a Saturday morning. Hands down, the BEST eggs benedict I have ever had.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
I love Canteen. Great cuisine in a relaxed room...nothing stuffy about this place. The food is incredible. The menu is small, but they change it up frequently. When I have gone there have been 4…
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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2 of 5 stars.
Maybe I need to go back for brunch or dinner because lunch at canteen was pretty mediocre.
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
yeah yeah, everything is good. the chef is a genius, the staff is very nice, the place is small and intimate....blah blah blah, you know the drill. very san francisco, makes you feel special when…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
I finally got to dine here. We went at noon on Saturday and after a 20 minute wait, we enjoyed our brunch at the counter. The eggs were light and fluffy--wonderful! Service not the most friendly…
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: I still stand by everything I wrote on this place originally submitted in July this year (separated by the line below). But after having been treated really badly TWICE by the Saturday…
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
I have always wanted to try this place out but never came around to doing it until this last Sunday. My partner had read some great reviews about this place but wasn't sure of the name of the place.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5 of 5 stars. Hollandaise...Hollandaise...and more Hollandaise! I have to tell you this was the