Coffee and Brunch Behind Painted Sunflowers in the

Let Saturday morning start over coffee at Cafecito, a neighborhood cafe in the Tenderloin. Breakfast and brunch share the focus here, with daytime bites for an appetite that arrives a little later. Keep the morning loose and let a sit down meal become the main event.

Find it at 406 Ellis St, behind an orange awning and a frontage painted with sunflowers. Inside, orange walls, wooden tables and chairs give the cafe an informal feel. A wood toned floor runs past the seating toward the counter. The open doorway puts that warm interior right beside the sidewalk.

The food goes beyond a pastry beside a cup. A generous plate brings several savory elements together, with sliced cucumber at the center and beans alongside. Settle into the casual setting and take your time over something substantial. For a slower San Francisco Saturday, start with a seat and leave room for breakfast.