When I first came here for brunch I found it very middle of the road, but I was more impressed with dinner. Would be fun to go with a big group and try a bunch of dishes. For now I can recommend the watermelon salad, the Moussaka, and the veggie burger, which is made out of beets, mushrooms, and lentils.
Visited the city and gave LaLe a try for breakfast; everyone in our group really enjoyed their meal. I would definitely recommend the Napa scramble with potatoes under blanket, and the Jerusalem benedict. Add some Turkish coffee or hot chocolate and you’re in for a treat!
Came on Friday afternoon in July. No waiting. Excellent service. Our waiter provided a sample size of Turkish coffee for my wife to try. Food was also excellent. About 8-10 tables inside with a handful outside. Walked to this restaurant from Golden Gate Park, so parking wasn’t a consideration.
This is a hidden gem. Had their signature dish, Ricotta stuffed French Toast with a side order of real corned beef hash. This is definitely one of the best brunch places I have eaten in the whole West Coast. Casual dining and meet two new friends while dining. Service is excellent. Park in the nearby neighborhood. Very highly recommended!
It’s a cute little cafe, we didn’t try the food- just a tiny Turkish coffee. I was with someone Turkish and he wasn’t too pleased but we still enjoyed it. Service was pleasant.
Everything we had was delicious. Love the beet/mushroom avacado benedict! The homemade hollandaise sauce was lighter than the traditional one and the home style potatoes were crispy and seasoned just right. The crispy chicken sandwich, Cairo egg scramble and crepe like pancakes were also very tasty!
A good option in the inner sunset area. Food is like every dish in SF: nothing special, a little blend...
We were seated quickly on the weekend.
Decor inside is nice.
Very good food, especially their brunch menu. Try the ricotta French toast, it's delicious.
These guys are so generous, they're giving away food to the needy. While we were there, probably a dozen people came and got free BAGS of food. Not just one order, but anywhere between 2-6 orders each. The sad part is, I saw 3 of them pick up the free food and drive off in relatively nice cars. One drove off in a very new Lexus SUV and another in a brand new Honda that still had paper temp plates. I hate it when I see such selfless generosity being taken advantage of.
Good job Lale, I hope Karma eventually does it's job.
Food was fantastic and service was great. I’d love to go back for dinner and try other things on the menu. We got the Paris omelette and falafel appetizer. Fantastic
Great service, very friendly people. Loved the brunch and Mediterranean mix, very good food. Try one of the eggs Benedict dishes, the English muffins are homemade and the hollandaise is light and doesn’t overpower the dish.
What a great restaurant! We came here as a large group and no one had been here before so we weren’t quite sure what to expect. Food was exceptional, service was lovely and it was just overall delicious. Can’t wait to come back - definitely a hidden gem.
Stepped into the culinary spotlight of 8th and Irving, my friend and I uncovered a gem named Lale for a quick bite. What a find! Nestled in the heart of the buzz, this cozy nook dished out some vegan vibes with a lentil chili that was all the rave on my friend's side of the table. I dove into a lentil soup that was the spoonful of comfort I never knew I needed. Salad-wise, we played a duet of diversity: her fatoosh was a zesty serenade, while my greens kept it cool and classic. Swapping bites, we reveled in flavors that were not just delish but also light and nourishing, making our bellies blissfully content without the post-lunch slump. Our server, an absolute sweetheart, sprinkled extra joy on our day. And hey, we're already plotting a breakfast comeback - because who wouldn't want more of that Lale love?
Ordered an assortment to try and the grilled cheese and potato cakes to start were fabulous! The meatball soup was a hit and the chicken kebabs were good too. Definitely want to return to try more
Service was great, we chose to eat inside as it was cooling off quickly and the decor is very cute
We went there for dinner on a week night and it was not particularly busy. Food was good but the appetizer plate of cold appetizers and some of the warm appetizers seemed more appealing than the main courses. There were a couple of good wines that were reasonably priced and the service was incredibly welcoming, although the waiter seemed at times a bit overwhelmed. Overall, we loved the atmosphere and thought that it was definitely one of the better relatively inexpensive neighborhood restaurants we've been to.
Twice visited, brunch is excellent!!! The frittatas are delicious, the meatball soup is light and just right, and the eggs with bacon/ and homemade muffins are great!
Homemade. Cozy feel. Friendly staff.
Visited from East Bay to see my Mom. Will visit again!!!!!!!
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