Dottie's True Blue Cafe
(415) 885-2767
522 Jones St
San Francisco,
CA
94102
37.786
-122.4128
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Tenderloin
What People Are Saying About Dottie's True Blue Cafe
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The Scene
The comfy vibe of Dottie's makes this a popular breakfast choice for locals and tourists alike (although the life-size poster of a topless Josephine Baker is probably an only-in-San-Francisco touch). Postcards and photos on the fridge, souvenir snow globes and cheery blue coffee cups stenciled on the walls add to the atmosphere.
The Food
Big and homemade are the buzzwords here. All the baked goods are made in-house, so start with a hunk of cinnamon-streusel coffeecake or an apricot-oat scone, or try a slab of cornbread grilled and served with jalapeno jelly. All the basics--scrambled eggs, tasty whole-wheat-cinnamon pancakes, thick slices of French toast--can be found on the regular menu, but the real fun shows up on the specials board. Don't miss the cornmeal-raspberry pancakes (a frequent special), or the massive omelettes and frittatas. After 11:30am, the menu features salads, sandwiches and burgers.
User Reviews
aladin13
April 28, 2009
The food is here is worth waiting for. The service is kinda slow because of the many people eating there. Overall it is a good restaurant.
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ls54
February 21, 2009
My husband and I went here this morning and we arrived at 731 and there was already a 30 min wait. There was only about 10 tables for 2-4 people each. I had french toast that was good. My husband had the blue plate special. He was not overly imressed. The toast is very thick and had an odd flavor. He loves bread but was not big on this toast. The potatoes, eggs, and ham was great. They had fresh squeezed OJ and apple juice. The service was quick and they made sure they kept your coffee topped off with hot fresh coffee. I recommend it but be there about 715. When we left at 830ish there was a long line of at least an hours or so.
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SusanRS
November 03, 2008
Thought we'd lucked out as we approached and saw no line, but alas, the Food Network and star Guy Fiery were there to film an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. We were promised we would be let in at 11:30 but needed to eat breakfast well before that hour. So those of you who can, get there quick, before the Food Network fans arrive!
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Know Before You Go:
The neighborhood is grungy, but the location is also just a quick walk from many of the hotels around Union Square.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
