Mason Diner (Cafe Mason)

Jason Luscombe

The staff is great! The food is great! Even if there is a line outside, don't despair, it moves quickly. The food is fresh, cooked to order, and classic diner fare with many slight twists. We ate here 3 times for breakfast while staying at the Hilton for 6 days. It's worth going back repeatedly. You may ask, Why only 4 stars? The answer is simple, and maybe it's petty, but it's because of the coffee. For a place that does so much business for breakfast, I would expect better coffee. Some may love this coffee, but it is roasted in the style of Starbucks. In other words, it's not roasted, it's burnt. I'm not a native of California and if I had experienced coffee like this at other restaurants, I would just chalk it up as a cultural preference, but this was the only place I went to with coffee like this. Again, some may find this as a positive thing, but it was such a drawback, I just ordered water on my 3rd trip for breakfast.

Tamás Darvas

We liked our breakfast at Cafe Mason. Great food, good service, kind and helpful staff. There was a bit of a wait (15 mins) until we could get a table. This place seems to be a bit pricier than the other breakfast restaurants in the neighbourhood, we had a 20% discount coupon and still paid more than at the other places we tried for a similar breakfast.

Pena Branca

Simple good food. I had the Swedish Breakfast, the fruit was fresh, generous portions, good pancakes. 'Parking for Italians only' and other funny retro decoration. Not many healthy (i e. low cal) options on the menu but otherwise just the right place to get a tasty warm meal.

Debra Slagle

Went back for breakfast last Saturday. Second time was as good as the first time, which was pre COVID. Quick, friendly service. Excellent food. A large menu for both breakfast and lunch. Reasonable priced for SF. A very close walk from Union Square. If you are staying near the square, you can get there without having to go up or down a steep hill.