I’m sure you love finding hidden gems; movies, books, shoes, music, etc. Who doesn’t? Since this blog is about food, yeah, you guessed it, we unearthed a very fine gem hidden in one of the most unlikely of places. No really, I don’t know how anyone would find this place without the internet. Anyway, Hogan’s Cafe is that little secret place that serves all the favorite homestyle meals, both breakfast and lunch, in a very comfortable setting. Hearty and filling portions make this place a winner.
My roommate and I were going to catch up with a friend for breakfast before work (freaking early), and we left it up to him. Thanks to the magic of yelp, he found this place nestled in sleepy South San Francisco. Okay, so South City doesn’t have much outside of Genentech and its biotech brethren, but it does have a lot of produce trucks. And in between those produce trucks lies this tiny trucker’s heaven. Yeah, it’s really here. Man, if yelp didn’t exist, I would have never eaten here. I was almost scared of leaving my car there. While it can never compare to the craziness of Tsukiji at 4am, I couldn’t help feeling commotion from all the produce being carted around.
Food-wise, Hogan’s delivers what you would expect. Nothing crazy or over the top, and definitely nothing gourmet, but satisfying. The food’s gotta be good if this place is still open, given its secluded location. I had a Denver omelet (omelette? whatever), which is your standard bell pepper, mushroom, and ham egg concoction. It was filling, too much protein in fact, because I was getting woozy in lab, which is never ever a good thing. Damn good hash browns though. Crispy and just sprinkled with enough salt. Hogan’s seems to have a plethora of menu items, so there’s something for everyone. Lunch items look pretty appetizing too, especially the fatty sandwiches.
What a homey place. Littered with pictures of sports and pop culture luminaries alike, there’s a lot of history on those walls. Our server was quick and very polite; exactly what you’d want from someone if you’ve been driving hours through the night. The food was on the table with minimal wait and the coffee was steaming. Great find, check it out if you ever stumble upon it.
Hogan’s Cafe
155 Terminal Court, South San Francisco, CA 94080
650-583-2293
Haha, good luck getting there!
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