Balboa Cafe

Café · Café & brunchCow Hollow

No dishes marked gluten free

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Dinner

Shared

  • Burrata$20

    Calabrian chili roasted figs, pecans, country ham, honey, thyme, saba

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Deviled Eggs$18

    Bacon jam, pickled onion

    Likely egg

  • Autumn Squash Risotto$28

    Roasted acorn squash, walnuts, porcini, pecorino, stracciatella, sage

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Cheese & Charcuterie Board$38

    Fennel finocchiona, smoked duck breast, hot coppa; pave d'affinois double cream, humbolt fog, manchego

    Likely dairy

  • Mussels Marinière$28

    White wine, garlic, lemon, grilled baguette

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Chicken Liver Mousse$20

    Pickles, cherry compote, grilled sourdough

    Likely gluten

  • Dill Pickle Croquettes$18

    Scallion cream cheese, jalapeno, chipotle, smash sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Buttermilk Fried Calamari$22

    Spicy marinara, house tartar sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Ahi Tuna Cones$20

    Scallions, sesame, sambal chili mayo, soy, pickled fresno chilies, lime

    Likely eggLikely soyLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Crispy Pork Belly$20

    Cabbage, phuong's pepper paste, huckleberry bbq sauce, peanuts, sweet potatoes, black sesame seeds

    Likely nutsLikely sesame

Entrees

  • Toasted Seed Crusted Salmon$35

    Brussels sprouts, parsnip, celery root, almonds, fennel pollen, lemon

    Likely nutsLikely fish

  • Chicken Pot Pie$34

    Herb roasted chicken, potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, peas, bacon

    Likely gluten

  • Braised Short Ribs$40

    Red wine, oyster mushrooms, brown butter carrot puree, pepita salsa verde

    Likely dairy

  • Seared Hanger Steak$45

    Comte pommes puree, heirloom carrots, baby turnips, mustard greens, brown butter bearnaise

    Likely dairy

  • Daily Pasta$27

    Likely gluten

Soups & Salad

  • Daily Soup$12
  • J. Marchini Farm Chicory Salad$18

    Lucy rose apples, cotton candy grapes, pecans, fennel, bleu d'auvergne dressing

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Caesar Salad$16

    Chopped romaine, shaved parmesan, house croutons, caesar dressing, parmesan crisp

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chopped Salad$20

    Butter lettuce, red romaine, chickpeas, pepperocini, beets, red onions, white cheddar, sopressata, italian dressing

    Likely dairy

  • Robert H. Cobb Salad$20

    Organic greens, roasted chicken, avocado, bacon crumble, tomato, hard-boiled egg, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette

    Likely dairyLikely egg

Burgers & Sandwiches

  • Balboa Burger on a Baguette$19

    House-made pickles & onions, butter lettuce, shoestring fries

    Likely gluten

Sides

  • Chimichurri Fries$15

    Parmesan cheese, chipotle aioli

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Mac & Cheese$15

    Bacon and parmesan crumbs

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts$15

    Soy glaze, toasted garlic, lime, sriracha aioli

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soy

  • Pan Roasted Broccolini$15

    Lemon, garlic, chili crisp

Brunch

Shared

  • Dill Pickle Croquettes$18

    Scallion cream cheese, jalapeno, cholula aioli

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Ahi Tuna Cones$20

    Scallions, sesame, sambal chili mayo, soy, lime

    Likely eggLikely soyLikely sesameLikely fish

Shared Salads

  • J. Marchini Farms Chicory Salad$18

    Lucy rose apples, cotton candy grapes, pecan, bleu d'auvergne dressing

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

Sides

  • Brussels Sprouts$15

    Soy glaze, toasted garlic, lime, sriracha aioli

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soy

  • Applewood Smoked Bacon$7

Entrees

  • Chilaquiles$25

    Chorizo, tortilla chips, salsa roja, scrambled eggs, queso fresco, crema, avocado, cilantro, radish, lime

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Shakshuka$18

    Baked tomatoes, shitake mushrooms, two eggs, goat cheese, scallions

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Eggs Benedict$25

    Boudin english muffin, shaved jambon de paris, poached egg, hollandaise

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Breakfast Sausage Smash$19

    Arugula, american cheese, sunny side egg, sriracha-garlic, shoestring fries

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Tiger Prawns & Grits$28

    Holy trinity, scallions, fermented chili

    Likely shellfish

  • American Breakfast$22

    Two eggs any style, chicken-apple sausage, bacon, house roasted potatoes, grilled baguette

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Sweets

  • French Toast$20

    Vanilla custard, maple syrup

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Fruit & Granola Bowl$18

    House-made granola, seasonal fruit, vanilla greek yogurt, honey

    Likely dairy

Lunch

Sandwiches

  • Spicy Chicken Wrap$20

    Pepper jack cheese, shaved celery & cabbage, ranch, fried breaded butter pickles, house hot sauce, shoestring fries

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fried Mushroom Sandwich$20

    Chicken-fried oyster mushrooms, sliced tomatoes, shaved red onion, sun dried tomato & tarragon aioli, manchego, baguette

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Burgers & Sandwiches

  • Balboa BLT$20

    Applewood smoked bacon, butter lettuce, tomato, aioli, toasted pain levain

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Roast Ribeye French Dip$27

    Aged provolone, sauteed onions, hot mustard, creamy horseradish, au jus, shoestring fries

    Likely dairy

Entrees

  • Daily Omelette$19

    Likely egg

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Facts

FactDetail
Address3199 Fillmore Street, Cow Hollow, 94123
AreaSan Francisco
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Websitebalboacafesf.com
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from balboacafesf.com
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Balboa Cafe

Does Balboa Cafe have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Balboa Cafe coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

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