(415) 441-2244
2323 Polk St
San Francisco,
CA
94109
37.798
-122.4221
Neighborhoods: Russian Hill, Northeast
What People Are Saying About Rex Cafe
The Editor
Lorraine Sanders
Citysearch
In Short – Weekends draw a steady stream of neighborhood residents who come for bloody marys, four variations on classic eggs Benedict and specialties like the Rex waffle topped with Grand Marnier, strawberries and whipped cream. Nightly dinner inside the red-walled cafe means down-home dishes like meat loaf and the signature old-fashioned pot roast served at wooden tables arranged around a central bar. Large mirrors and work from local artists grace the walls.
04/12/08
Nice
by bunhole
Ah Sh*% all I can say is fried chicken and waffles. Good stuff.
- Pros: Great food and drinks
- Cons: sometimes annoying crowd
07/13/07
Bland Food, Bad Service
by sfcitygal6
I was a regular at the Rex cafe for four years. I went back after the remodel. The place looked nice but it no longer had a comfortable, neighborhood feel. The portions were tiny and the prices were much higher. My friend and I ordered four dishes and it wasn't enough for us. We also got bread and when we asked for butter and olive oil, our waitress replied "The Chef doesn't want you to have butter." I laughed and asked if the Chef was paying for our meal. The waitress proceeded to be rude after telling us that she forgot to place our order. After waiting for more than an hour, our meal arrived. What a joke! 6 pieces of bland gnocchi and a bland burger soaked in grease! Needless to say, we paid our bill and left and went to Za on Hyde for dinner. We won't be back.
- Pros: banana tree and other plants
- Cons: rude service, greasy bland food, arrogant chef, high prices, small portions
06/04/07
Nice improvement!
by monfisch
So I read somewhere in the SF Chronicle that the former chef de cuisine from La Folie was moving to the Rex. A bunch of us decided to go to try out the new food. It is so much better than the lack luster burgers and pork chop with polenta stodge from before. It's cute and fun food. The southern fried poussin and waffles had me rolling.
- Pros: food, ambience
- Cons: parking
The Details on Rex Cafe
Where to Sit:
On sunny days, dog owners often bring their furry friends to brunch and snag seats at the outdoor tables.
What to Drink:
Regulars rave about the bloody marys.
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