After 12 years of flipping omelettes and sizzling its signature Millionaire's Bacon, Kitchen Story in San Francisco's Mission District is going to turn off its stoves for good. According to a post on Kitchen Story's Instagram, the beloved brunch spot at 3499 16th Street will shutter on January 4, concluding a chapter that began back in 2013. The announcement came as a surprise to many, considering the restaurant's previous ambitions for expansion.
"We are deeply grateful to our guests who have supported, shared their mornings with us, and made this restaurant a part of their lives over the years," the Kitchen Story's post read. It's a bittersweet finale for a place that has been both a neighborhood staple and a destination for brunch enthusiasts seeking out thick-cut bacon marinated with cayenne, brown sugar, and black pepper, a dish so popular it was trademarked.
Fans of Kitchen Story need not fret entirely; the Oakland location remains in operation, seemingly unaffected by its San Francisco counterpart's closure. An official reason for the closing wasn't provided in the announcement, which left customers speculating and sharing nostalgic memories of their favorite meals on social media.
The San Francisco Chronicle reported on the impending closure, relaying management's goodbye message and reflecting on the restaurant's significant period of operation. While the immediate future of 3499 16th St. remains uncertain, the legacy of Kitchen Story San Francisco will undoubtedly live on through its Oakland branch and the memories of its many satisfied patrons.
