Best diner I have ever been to. And quite possibly the best food I have ever had dining out. There were four of us all getting different thing; country fried steak and eggs, pinecrest burger, steak sandwich and fish and chips. We all loved what we got!! Also we sat at the counter and watching the cooks was great. Can't wait to go back.
We absolutely love this place service is fast and served with a smile....heaps of food on your plate .....hubby and I have to share a plate as we can’t eat it all....
I must say, my experience was mixed. While the ambiance had a classic diner charm, the space felt a bit cramped. The menu offered a good variety of breakfast options. I ordered pancakes and eggs, which were cooked perfectly, but the coffee was just average. Service was friendly but a little slow, likely due to the morning rush. Overall, it's a decent spot for a traditional American breakfast, but don't expect anything out of the ordinary.
When you're looking for something simple, straight forward and freshly made right in front of your eyes (if you're sitting at the counter) Pinecrest Diner hits the spot! Open 24 hours (most days) and with a diverse menu with breakfast served all day, you can't go wrong with visiting this place.
At first I thought this place was cash only as there is an ATM directly in front of you when you walk in, but they do accept cards.
Had the Pinecrest Special and added hashbrowns to the order. Everything was delicious. The Iced tea was just as I expected as well.
I will definitely stop by again whenever I'm in the area.
A typical American diner, serving up great food fast but with awesome service and a lovely buzzing atmosphere! We both had the hangover plate on our first visit - mine with sourdough toast & fried eggs while himself had rye & scrambled eggs. Both were delicious and if we were hungover would certainly have provided a suitable cure!! We returned on our second morning and this time I had chorizo scrambled eggs while himself had the Denver omelette. Again, both were really tasty. Portions are huge, coffee refills are flowing and service is tops! Definitely a great substantial way to start a day of tourist activities in San Francisco
Visited in Aug 2023
Decent place to have a meal, esp a late night meal. Expect a queue whether you go in the morning or afternoon or night. We went for dinner and ordered a couple of items. The portion sizes are quite big and we weren’t able to finish everything. So order carefully and not too much.
Service was fast and efficient.
Kindly note that even though the sign says “open 24 hrs”, that was not the case for all days. On certain days it closes at 11pm.
I really loved the hangover plate with the hash browns chili and eggs. My boyfriend got the pinecrest special with French toast, and he liked it too. However my plate dwarfed his and he said he could have used a couple more slices of French toast. Flavor was delicious, we were in and out in less than 30 minutes. Loved it
The Country Style Chicken Waffle is a wonderful meal. Chicken smothered in gravy was delicious. The Belgian waffle is a fan favorite.
Great place for breakfast and brunch. I’ve heard their lunch and dinner is good as well, but I haven’t tried it. The staff and manager were super nice and very efficient. Food came out quick and super hot. I had the corned beef hash and it was very good. It’s a massive portion of food for the money. There was a standing line outside the morning I went, however it moved very fast. The atmosphere was top notch- open kitchen view so you can watch the chefs work their magic.
The location is hard to notice if no line outside. I went in early morning to avoid lines. It is a small space with lot of sittings. probably can be fit in 80-90 people in the same time. No waiting space inside, so if you see lines outside, the waiting may not be that long. The food is classic American breakfast, the portion is HUGE, taste is okay, my gravy was cold. Services are great, staff is very friendly. The kitchen service is incredibly organized, no modern ordering system, but everything goes smoothly, very clean, the staffs are so calm and efficient, pretty amazing to watch. Give a try if there is less than 3 groups waiting outside.
Great mom and pop restaurant. Small menu with a few specialties. My favorite is the Moose. Please try it we got the big one. Hash browns with Biscuits and Gravy on top with Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs on top of that. The gravy was delicious with large chunks of sausage in it and very creamy. The hash browns had chunks of bacon cooked in. Please give them a try when you're close by. Seating is limited so be prepared for a possible wait though we were lucky and had none when we were there.
Friendly, attentive and lots of staff. Quick costumer service. Nice cozy small diner.
Food - lovely and spot on.
My hubby ordered Belgium fried chicken and waffle. Huge portions. Had 4 huge fried chicken. And that chicken was so good. Crispy, juicy, tender and right on seasoning. The waffle is so huge, crispy outside and fluffy inside. That was a delight. The country style gravy - I liked it! It's not so thick nor runny. Just perfect and tasty. It's his order, but we enjoyed it 😅😊.
Then I ordered the chicken fried steak with Belgium waffles. Same feedback for the waffle and gravy. My order had 2 over easy medium on the side, and yup, they cooked it right. The chicken fried steak is also crispy, not dry and seasoning is spot on!.
Overall-- we are full, happy & satisfied customers.
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