Dottie's True Blue Cafe
San Francisco, CA 94102-2008
Phone: (415) 885-2767
09/04/2007 Posted by m3initaly
Dottie's was one of our favorite food stops in NorCal. We had a 45 minute wait on a Tuessday morning, and the food was totally worth the wait. When we first got in, it was not what we expected. It was very small, and the printed menu on the table was quite ordinary. But as soon as the waitress came and informed us of all the "specials" listed on the blackboard, we knew immediately what all the hype was for. I ordered the pumpkin chocolate chip french toast with candied pecans, pure maple syrup, and powdered sugar - it was every bit as wonderful as it sounds. Mom ordered the egg scramble with chipotle chicken, corn, and tons of white cheddar. It came with potatoes and a wonderful dill toast. Most people snapped pictures of their food when it arrived at their table. That's how yummy it is. It's amazing what the cook is able to do in such limited space. Every recipe was ingenious, and it was prepared as a piece of art. The portions were huge. As much as I loved my meal, I couldn't eat it all. Here are the only possible downsides. One: At first, the location can be a little scary for some people. It's centrally located in the heart of San Francisco's homeless area - West Union Square. But the people on the street are not agressive like some of the homeless people in LA or Atlanta. We passed about 100 homeless people in 3 blocks, and only 2 of them approached us for money. If you have any leftovers, take it to go for one of these nice people. Two: If you're at all prudish or overprotected, you may be uncomfortable with some of the surroundings in the restaurant. At our table, their was a picture of male genetalia and a note from a customer describing the food with inappropriate language (Citysearch won't let me quote it). Very California. Three: The seating is very tight. We had to turn down the first table offered to us because the man sitting at the table next to ours was overweight, and we couldn't pull one of the chairs out.
Pros: Fabulously unique recipes, high quality food, fun experience
Cons: Location, ambience, long wait
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