Taffi's Cafe

Taffi’s isn’t trying anything new with brunch. In fact, their menu of waffles, pancakes, and breakfast burritos could easily be mistaken for just about any other daytime spot in the city. But what sets this Noe Valley diner apart is that they do the classics really well—and serve them in truly massive portions.

Breakfast burritos are bigger than most human heads and waffles are imperceptible under what looks like jarfuls of melted chocolate and marshmallow fluff. Sure, you won’t find anything groundbreaking here, but the food is great and it’s somewhere we’d happily return, especially with an empty stomach or when we want guaranteed leftovers.

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The dining room fits about 20 people with a few tables on the sidewalk, and there’s usually not much of a wait, so keep this place in mind when you need something last-minute. And don’t forget to grab a salt water taffy from the open jar by the entrance on your way out. 

Food Rundown

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Breakfast Burrito

There’s no need to plan your next meal if you’re getting this thing. It’s stuffed with a sheet of omelette-esque eggs, roasted potatoes, salsa, cheese, and choice of meat. Go for the chicken apple sausage.

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Campfire Marshmallow

As close to dessert for breakfast as you can get. The buttermilk waffle hides under globs of slightly toasted marshmallow fluff that’s been through a torrential storm of Ghirardelli chocolate syrup. The graham cracker pieces get soggy fast, but this sourdough waffle is still worth trying.