Hard Knox Cafe
(415) 752-3770
2448 Clement St
(at 25th Avenue)
San Francisco,
CA
94121
37.7821
-122.4854
Neighborhoods: Northwest, Central Richmond
What People Are Saying About Hard Knox Cafe
The Editor
Patrick Heig
Citysearch
Diners hungry for cheap plates of barbecue and fried catfish find solace in the outer avenues at this outpost of Alabama truck-stop chic. Kitschy, rusty odds and ends--typewriters, brand-name signs, old tools and the occasional giant fish head--hang on corrugated tin walls that give way to high loft-like ceilings studded with slowly rotating ceiling fans. In a neighborhood mostly known for its Asian restaurants, this spot serves Southern staples like fried chicken, meatloaf and shrimp po' boys with a choice of sides: mac 'n' cheese, red beans and rice, collard greens, candied yams, cornbread muffins warm from the oven, the whole deal. Sunday brunch--especially popular when there's a sports game to catch on the large TV that hangs on one wall--boasts omelets, meat-and-egg combos and grits to keep it as authentic as possible.
User Reviews
Anonymous
November 03, 2008
The Clement Street location is a second restaurant for Hard Knox Cafe. The original is on 2526 - 3rd Street in San Francisco. A friend recommended this new location in the Richmond district in SF. The food is good and inexpensive. Just the cornbread (served hot) only is worth going for. The dishes are filling and delicious. Must try when you're in the Richmond district.
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Know Before You Go:
If ordering take-out, go to the restaurant's website and place your order online.
What to Drink:
The iced tea isn't sweetened like you'd expect from a Southern joint, but it comes in a mason jar and cuts the grease of the fried dishes.
The Extras:
It seems unlikely, but should you bring your own bottle of booze from home, there's a $10 corkage fee.
