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    Antique stained glass windows filter whatever light San Francisco's summer fog is willing to spare, and the room is cheerful anyway. Early to Rise is a brunch spot in NoPa where the daily doughnut arrives warm while you wait, the French toast comes loaded with seasonal fruit and a few things creamy and crunchy, and the ambrosia salad quietly signals the chef's Southern roots. The owner does his own table rounds, coffee pot in hand, which keeps things easy.

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    • Ambrosia salad

      “If the excellent ambrosia salad wasn’t enough of a tell, owner Andrew McCormack’s Southern roots will quickly become evident as he affably checks in on your table, coffee pot in hand.”

      San Francisco Chronicle
    • French toast

      “For those with a sweet tooth, the doughnut of the day is an excellent warm up while you wait for your French toast, topped by in-season fruit, something crunchy, something syrupy and something creamy.”

      San Francisco Chronicle

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    Address
    1801 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA · San Francisco
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 8 AM

    • Monday 8 AM to 1:30 PM
    • Tuesday Today 8 AM to 1:30 PM
    • Wednesday 8 AM to 1:30 PM
    • Thursday 8 AM to 1:30 PM
    • Friday 8 AM to 1:30 PM
    • Saturday 8 AM to 2:30 PM
    • Sunday 8 AM to 2:30 PM
    Phone
    (415) 796-3360
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