Hangover Helpers in San Francisco

522 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

Homemade bread and muffins, fluffy pancakes, and heaping helpings of eggs are all standard at this reasonably priced breakfast spot. There's always a line on weekends, but you can assuage any morning-after guilt by watching the drug-addled Tenderloin crowd as you wait. Things may be bad, but they're not THAT bad.

1701 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133 (map)

From scrambled Florentine to banana pancakes to hearty eggs Benedict, this North Beach brunch palace has the breakfast relief you're craving. Just be sure to finish your recap of last night before you chow down; Mama's is always packed, and you're likely to be sharing your personal space with a toddler or two.

471 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117 (map)

New England-style diner fare, from the red flannel hash to the fresh fruit-topped cornmeal pancakes, draws the party animals of the Lower Haight to service the hangovers they acquired at the bars down the street the evening before. The space is small, and there's usually a line, but the cheerful staff turns tables with remarkable speed--and the Walgreens next door is great for grabbing water and Advil while you wait.

901 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)

This Mission spot's famed chilaquiles remo, a heaping platter of scrambled eggs, cheese, chicken, tortilla chips and salsa smothered in a red sauce, are delicious, easy to eat, and accompanied by some refried beans for extra protein. Add on a Negra Modelo or two, and you'll be on the road to recovery.

1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

Brunch at this Mediterranean gem doesn't come cheap, but a balsamic-infused bloody mary (or two), a half-dozen oysters, and the juicy signature burger are a hangover combo-breaker.

1161 Gorgas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129 (map)

For a jump start on the detox process, book a Ruby Red Renewal treatment at this Presidio spa. They'll give you a lymphatic massage with grapefruit essential oil, then brush your skin and massage your feet with ginger to draw out toxins. At $170, relief isn't cheap, but then again, neither was your bar tab.