We made an unplanned visit to Spruce while in the area for an errand. I looked up nearby places and was intrigued by photos of elegant cookies and coffee—but to my surprise, Spruce offers a three-course weekend brunch ($89 per person), so my wife and...
Read MoreWe made an unplanned visit to Spruce while in the area for an errand. I looked up nearby places and was intrigued by photos of elegant cookies and coffee—but to my surprise, Spruce offers a three-course weekend brunch ($89 per person), so my wife and I decided to go for the full experience.
To start, we ordered two glasses of Sanger sparkling wine, which my wife loves. We were lucky—it had just been freshly opened. A slight buzz definitely heightened our taste sensitivity for the rest of the meal.
Freshly baked blueberry bread with butter arrived at the table first. It was dense with blueberries, perfectly moist, and the light saltiness paired beautifully with the creamy butter.
For the first course, we chose:
• Zuckerman Farms Asparagus Salad – bright and refreshing.
• Smoked Mt. Lassen Trout and Trout Roe – this was a standout. The trout looked like salmon but had a deeper, cleaner flavor with less fat. It came with six small pancake-like rounds (maybe blini?), and they paired perfectly with the smoky trout.
For the entrée, we had:
• Soft-Rolled Denver Omelet – unbelievably soft, with melted Fontina cheese on top and a balanced mix of spinach, ham, and red peppers inside. The texture and flavor balance were excellent.
• Butter-Poached Maine Lobster Benedict – this one had a $15 supplement, which I missed when ordering. It was a bit rich for our tastes, and the egg-to-lobster ratio felt off. That said, lobster lovers might feel differently.
For dessert, we got:
• Beignets and Sorbet – the beignets reminded us of Beard Papa donuts, especially when we stuffed them with the provided crème and dipped them in chocolate sauce. But the best combo? Beignets with the sorbet—the contrast of warm pastry and cold sorbet was perfection.
As a bonus, we were served two oysters, likely Kumamotos—sweet, clean, and delicious.
Service was friendly and attentive. Although the waiter might’ve been unsure with my English, he did his best to make us feel welcome and supported.
In all, my wife loved the atmosphere and dishes. For me, it was a good experience, but given the price, I’d personally prefer Auberge du Soleil in Rutherford. Still, if you’re in SF and looking to splurge on a fancy brunch, Spruce delivers a memorable one.
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