Chelsea Lin

Citysearch

This Outer Sunset cafe is not so much a restaurant as it is a hang-out, exactly the sort of artsy neighborhood space the neighborhood needed. Everything about it--the much-appreciated warmth inside compared to the cool ocean air, the low lighting after dark, the "Cheers"-like familiarity staff share with regulars--makes it a cozy retreat for beach-trippers and locals alike. Designed for small meals and shareable portions, the menu changes nearly daily and utilizes whatever's local, organic and in season: look for brunch items like "eggs in jail" with Zoe's bacon and dutch pancakes topped with…