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Hayes Valley · $$$$
A rich opening bite—beignet filled with truffle‑custard and goat cheese, balanced with malt vinegar
Bakery · Civic Center · $
Savory croissant filled with ham and cheese—flaky, buttery, and a satisfying alternative to the sweet pastries.
Coffee & Tea · Lower Haight · $
Buttery croissant filled with ham and cheese—classic and satisfying
Mexican · SoMa · $$$$
A refreshing pre‑dessert of tangy Cara Cara orange sorbet atop creamy crescenza cheese ice cream, finished with white guava sauce—bright and soothing
Italian · Polk Gulch · $$$$
Curated regional Italian cheese course presented tableside, optional add-on
Spanish · Russian Hill · $$$
Spanish charcuterie and cheese selection
Bakery · The Castro · $
Savory English muffin baked with sharp cheddar
Bar · Dogpatch · $$
Baked macaroni with rich duck rillettes and a crispy breadcrumb topping, a decadent and highly praised comfort food.
Coffee & Tea · SoMa · $
A flaky pastry filled with cheese, offering a satisfyingly rich and savory snack.
New American · Mission District · $$
House-baked cheddar coins — described as grown-up Cheez-Its and one of the most memorable bites on the menu.
French · Fort Mason · $$$$
Tableside cheese cart — a Gary Danko institution.
Bar · Fisherman's Wharf · $$$
A light assortment of cheese, bread, and crackers served alongside the tastings—simple but appreciated.
New American · Mid-Market · $$$$
Southern & Soul Food · Financial District · $$$$
Triple-cream pimento cheese topped with trout roe.
Bar · SoMa · $$$$
Well‑curated cheese plate that complements the Champagne tasting
American · Hayes Valley · $$
A classic pairing board with locally sourced meats and artisan cheeses, the go-to snack while you drink
Brazilian · Polk Gulch · $$$
Cheese paired with honey, a sweet‑savory highlight from the buffet
American · Crocker-Amazon · $$
Mac and cheese with caramelized onions and gruyere
Bar · Excelsior · $
Customizable cheese plate paired to your wine selection.
Bar · North Beach · $$
Selection of cheeses with bread, paired well with the natural wine list.
Coffee & Tea · Dolores Heights · $
Creamy avocado with cheese and deli toppings on fresh bread, a light but satisfying vegetarian option
Coffee & Tea · Central Richmond · $
A classic breakfast staple praised for its generous portion and balanced cream cheese ratio.
Bar · West of Twin Peaks · $$
A curated selection of cheeses, ideal for pairing with the bar's extensive wine list.
American · Potrero Hill · $$
Staff favorite — gooey three-cheese baked mac
American · Outer Richmond · $$
Classic pizza on the dinner menu
Mediterranean · Central Richmond · $$$
Candy-shaped pasta filled with melty crescenza cheese, tossed with smoked walnuts, chanterelles, and brown butter.
American · Stonestown · $$
Fries topped with melted cheddar—rich, savory, and indulgent
Bar · Lower Nob Hill · $$$
Curated Spanish cheese and cured meat board
Coffee & Tea · Union Square · $
A toasted bagel layered with fluffy scrambled eggs and melted cheddar cheese.
Bar · Nob Hill · $$
Generous assortment of cured meats, cheeses, crostini, olives and cornichons—perfect for sharing.
Bakery · Western Addition · $
Savory croissant stuffed with steak and melted cheese — a hearty French-meets-American breakfast.
Steakhouse · Embarcadero · $$$$
Taleggio cheese and summer truffles — the side that justifies its own line on the bill.
Bar · SoMa · $$
Curated cheese plate from the in-shop selection; somm pairs to whatever wine you're drinking.
Coffee & Tea · Lower Nob Hill · $
Egg, bacon, cheese, and avocado on an everything bagel; the most-mentioned breakfast order.
Bar · Polk Gulch · $$
Selection of cheeses with La Brea Bakery breads, house-made apricot and pear-ginger spreads, honey, fresh fruit
Mexican · Lower Nob Hill · $
Achiote garlic sourdough sandwich with prime beef birria and melted cheeses, served with consommé
Bar · Outer Sunset · $$
Whipped sharp cheddar with garlic, herbs and chili, served with crispy crostinis—tangy, creamy, and addictive.
Dessert · Hayes Valley · $
Cave-aged Rogue Creamery blue cheese crumbles in pear ice cream — a polarizing classic.
Bistro · Union Square · $$$$
American bistro entree with the Indian-flavored twist that defines Campton Bar + Bistro.
Bar · Russian Hill · $$
Expertly curated cheese boards featuring a wide variety, including Cowgirl Creamery's Red Hawk, often paired with house-made jams and honey.
Bakery · Presidio Heights · $
Semi‑cultured, cheesier spread inspired by NY’s TempTee, rich and tangy
American · Union Square · $
A hot sandwich layered with roast beef and melted cheese—rich, savory, and generously portioned.
Warm pastry filled with ham and cheese.
Coffee & Tea · Outer Richmond · $$
Sourdough grilled cheese sandwich
American · Union Square · $$
Cured meats, cheeses, market fruit, jam, toasted bread — the share-board pick.
Italian · Parnassus Heights · $$
12" pizzetta topped with kale, spinach, leeks, Humboldt Fog goat cheese and tomato sauce—earthy greens meet tangy goat cheese in a vibrant bite
Spanish · Duboce Triangle · $$$
Warm, tangy goat cheese baked in flaky puff pastry — a rich, shareable starter.
Bar · Mission District · $$$
Ever-changing seasonal cheese board
New American · Japantown · $$$
Southern & Soul Food · Western Addition · $$
Rich and creamy with a caramelized cheese crust over gooey cheese sauce.