Mama's on Washington Square - San Francisco, CA

88% Approval Rating (9 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Buttermilk pancakes (N/A)

Cranberry-Orange-Walnut French Toast (N/A)

Blueberry coffee cake (N/A)

Hash-browned redskin potatoes (N/A)

Grilled ham (N/A)

Written Reviews

sasaia1

May 12, 2009

"Mama's On Washington Square has been a North Beach institution for almost 50 years. Open only for breakfast and lunch, it has a never-ending line of people out front waiting to get in. We arrived on a weekday morning to find a dozen people out front, a dozen people ..." [Read More].

Joshua Lurie

May 26, 2004

"When I first got to this corner breakfast haven on Washington Square, the couple in front of me took a look at the long line ahead, turned and said, “Is it worth the wait?” Now this was a moral dilemma. As much as I wanted to say, "No," and move up in the seemingly ..." [Read More].

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Map & Directions

1701 Stockton St., San Francisco, CA
415-362-6421

http://www.mamas-sf.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"The most delicious, healthy version of French toast I've ever eaten."
sasaia1

"Great presentation that tastes as good as it looks."
sasaia1

"A basket of exotic breads lucky enough to be turned into Mama's french toast"
Joshua Lurie

"These fluffy behemoths don't give other cakes a shot at the pancake pedestal."
Joshua Lurie

"A small, busy, very efficient kitchen crew."
sasaia1

"Front of the house."
sasaia1

"An average line outside the restaurant on a weekday morning."
sasaia1

"Come early or bring a paper, cause you will wait to eat here, but you won't regret it."
Joshua Lurie