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Darren's - Reviews

2731 Taylor St, 94133 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
570

Reviews

87.5%

Satisfaction

47

negative

24

neutral

499

positive

What people say about Darren's

Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Commandobolt
Review date: 10/11/2025
9
Great Brunch Cafe with Massive Pho!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! It's a great brunch cafe that offers good value for your buck. I ordered a Pho for lunch, and the sizing was massive. It was served hot with good portions of meat. The service was quick, friendly, and professional. I would highly recommend this location.
  • value9
  • Pho10
  • service9
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
CHLOE C.
Review date: 10/07/2025
9
Warm Morning Spot with Friendly Staff
My experience at this restaurant was great, especially when I wanted something warm in the morning. The staff were very friendly and even went the extra mile to refill my tea.
  • warm morning9
  • staff10
  • tea refill9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
HEATHER E.
Review date: 10/06/2025
9
Great Spot for Breakfast and Lunch!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! It's a great spot for breakfast and lunch, located in an unassuming place. The service was super friendly, and the food was very tasty. The menu offers all the basic American breakfast options, and for lunch and dinner, they have Vietnamese items like pho and fried rice. Most importantly, the hospitality was A+!
  • food9
  • service10
  • hospitality10
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Walter L.
Review date: 09/28/2025
9
Darren's Cafe: Friendly and Tasty
My experience at Darren's Cafe in San Francisco was very positive. The food was tasty and served quickly. The prices were reasonable, and the staff was super friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere. I would definitely come back.
  • food9
  • prices8
  • staff10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Carter D.
Review date: 09/26/2025
9
Excellent Breakfast, Fast Service!
My experience at Darren's Cafe was fantastic for breakfast. I arrived right when they opened and was impressed by the friendly and incredibly fast service. We were in and out in about 20 minutes. The French toast was very good and the eggs were cooked perfectly. With a very large menu, I would recommend stopping here if you're looking for breakfast in the area. I only included pictures of breakfast as that was what I was there for.
  • service10
  • French toast8
  • eggs9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Amy M.
Review date: 09/14/2025
10
Our Go-To Spot for Breakfast!
We've eaten breakfast here a few times and now it is our go-to. The food was great, the service was excellent, and it was reasonably priced. We highly recommend this place!
  • food10
  • service10
  • reasonably priced9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
michael S.
Review date: 09/11/2025
9
Excellent Breakfast and Service
My experience at this restaurant was great. I ate here twice for breakfast and was very impressed with the food quality, especially the eggs, which were very well cooked. The service was also quick and attentive. I highly recommend this place for breakfast.
  • food quality9
  • eggs9
  • service9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Darren R.
Review date: 09/04/2025
7
Good Service, Average Food for the Price
Three of us visited for brunch on September 4th, 2025. The service was very good, with an attentive waiter. The food was average to above average relative to the price, with an average plate price of $23 and coffee at $4. 50 more each. This made the meal quite expensive given the small portions, which appeared even smaller on the large plates. The Dungeness Crab Benedict was okay; a touch of paprika on the hollandaise would have been a nice addition. Overall, for a restaurant located in the heart of San Francisco's most touristy area, it met expectations, both good and bad. If I were in the same situation again, I would return and likely order the same dish. This experience warrants a 3. 5, rounded up to 4 stars.
  • service9
  • attentive waiter9
  • food6
  • price4
  • small portions4
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Salvador T.
Review date: 09/01/2025
8
Great Variety, Looking Forward to Dinner
I had breakfast today and was impressed by the variety of food available. I'm considering returning for dinner tonight.
  • variety of food8
  • breakfast6
  • dinner6
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Andrew S.
Review date: 08/23/2025
9
Long-standing staff, great food
My experience at this restaurant was positive. The establishment has been in business for quite a while, and much of the staff has remained working there, which I believe says a lot about the place. I had no problem with the food, and I'll remember to say no salt next time. I recommend this place.
  • staff9
  • food9

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