Diner cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Francisco

"This place is a lot cheaper than the cliff house but I think it has a much better view of the ocean and the greenery nearby. It was awesome watching..."

Lance Lakey

Chad Ferguson

Bill's Place

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped into Bills after a day at the beach. It’s got an old school feel, definitely reminded me of the diners back at home. I ordered a patty melt..."

Lamarr English

"Love that Bill’s is still around 🤗 they have always cooked their bacon just the way I like it, extra crispy. They always remember their..."

queeta w.d

"An old school institution in the heart of the Richmond that makes good ol’fashioned food for relatively inexpensive prices. The burger was solid..."

Wilson Tsang

"Went here with my wife and son for lunch. We ordered The Works Burger, the 49er burger and a Bill's classic cheesburgee. With curly fries and regular..."

Nghiem Nguyen

"Very fresh meat. I was surprised the waitress asked me 'how you want the hamburger cooked'. I have not had a hamburger cooked medium rare in..."

Frank Jang

"What a great place for a burger. I had the Famous Bill's Cheeseburger #02 and my wife had the grilled cheese. The bacon was thick and crispy, the..."

Jason Moreno

"Large party of 20 or so. Drinks were ordered and arrived promptly. Food ordering took a lot longer. Place was not packed, but they fulfilled a lot..."

Tin Lam

"Maybe the best burger in San Francisco. I particularly like the Bill’s 1/3 pd Burger with Cheese. Friendly staff and you get what you pay for. They..."

Daniel Eagan

"The food was delicious! And clean! Worth the money! My kids loved it and asked to make it our place, not alot of traffic at all. It's a hidden gem..."

Machael Albericci

"We visited Bill's Place as a group of 23 on a school trip from the UK. The extremely friendly staff greeted us at the door and welcomed us into this..."

Callum Corrigan

"Patty Melt was a win win. Excellent wait staff. No frills affordable menu but def got many burger options. Home cut fries and old school..."

zen moriarty

"So I was in San Francisco on a school trip for a week and on the final day we were looking for lunch and came across this diner. It was the best meal..."

Thomas Cartwright

"Great old time burger place, many menu items named for the SF media and other celebs who have been there over time. Can be a bit hard to find free..."

Jim Lohse

"Found this by chance on our way up the coast and happy we did! We ordered the short stack, with eggs, bacon and sausage with a side of fries...."

Kaylee

"Best Burger I had in a while staff is friendly it wasn’t allot of traffic and I’m glad i chose to eat here it’s my new spot..."

ReadyEnt

"Got a classic cheeseburger with some fries and it tasted great. Good atmosphere and friendly service. Would come..."

walker16

"I like down to earth places and this place reminds me of what American hamburger joints used to be The young man they have greeting people is cool as..."

Dogisgone Rivertown

"The anniversary burger was amazing. We shared it with 3 people. All the different flavors together was a real blast. Service was good too. Had a..."

Markus and Jen Haeusser

Eddie's Cafe

79/100 (1511 ratings)

"First time coming in, Very cozy little spot. Food was delicious, and absolutely everyone working there was friendly, and attentive. No complains at..."

Genesis Vargas

"This is a nice little diner for a classic breakfast. Fluffy pancakes, tasty sausage, and proper eggs. Coffee is served in a unique coffee mug from..."

Keith Dilliplane

"Old school eatery for all things breakfasty located on Divisadero Street in SF. It still has the old style counter with padded stools and half of..."

Joe Macias

"My husband and I are literally sitting here writing reviews. We stopped in for breakfast. I had a classic 2 egg and bacon with hashbrowns. Yall,..."

TJ 600

"The food is delicious. I had the homemade biscuit , light and fluffy . Crunchy on the outside , tender inside hashbrowns . Chicken sausage grilled..."

Ruby Liang

"It’s a super nice cafe in the nice neighbourhood. They have some tables outside if you want to have outdoor seatings. The service was very nice. A..."

Reichen Yoo

"Good value for money. Nice vibes, burgers are good, not outstanding but relatively affordable for SF! I saw everyone eat Pancakes - might be their..."

Johannes Pittgens

"Best diner in SF! Old school establishment, classic diner food, high quality ingredients, great staff. Highly recommend hash browns, spicy Italian..."

Diana Milea-Ciobanu

"Always a great place for breakfast. Nothing fancy. Nothing fusion. Standard American breakfast fair. I like a good hamburger with all the trimmings...."

john ater

"The best hearty breakfast in San Francisco!!! Awesome pancakes! Eddie’s service and all staff there are super warmful, friendly and kind. If..."

Mati Lasarte

"Hearty comfort breakfast food with low prices. The bacon and hash browns were particularly great. Exactly what I was looking for and so..."

Michelle Zhou

"A true diner. Food portions are good. Waffles and biscuits are amazing. The people treat you well when you walk in. If you're looking for a home feel..."

Virgilio Chavez

"Such a cute dinner. The staff was very friendly and nice. I ordered there veggie omelet and waffles(which they are known for) and let me tell you,..."

Monica Martinez

"Best place EVER for classic breakfast! Everything is delicious. Only thing is they'll only give so much coffee refills...."

Janico Tremblay

"Super friendly service. Extra points for sending me out with a to go cup of coffee after i told them how yummy their coffee was. Service was super..."

alice w

"This place has been around for years and they're still as good as the first time I ate there years ago it's quaint and cozy. The same guy is there..."

Tammie Brady

"Best local breakfast! Quick and delicious! The average plate was $12. Not for large groups! Open..."

Miki Richmond

"Super small dinner - stopped for breakfast and were not disappointed. This was a Tuesday morning around 8 and after a..."

Tim Walz

Pinecrest Diner

78/100 (6792 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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;..."

Samantha Rose Tofft

"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..."

Flo Beckingsale

"The best breakfast in San Francisco, by far, excellent food, service and great price. The only thing that was better was the workers and their..."

Larry Vandyke

"The cue to get in was well worth it! Proper authentic American diner - great experience for us Brits ;-) breakfast was super especially the hash..."

Kristy Burton

"Great Waffle and eggs breakfast. It was so hot i had to let it cool to eat it. The steak dinner was fantastic. Couldn't eat it all. The leftover..."

Gabrielle Darius

"The patty melt with feta was amazing. Very friendly and efficient service. The server was on point and waiting on the entire diner and kept up like a..."

Michael Hudson

"Great food, great location, nice staff, if you want to have a great meal that's the..."

DK Xav

"It's a great place with good food and reasonable prices too!! We always eat late breakfast there when get in...."

Christine Staub

"I love to eat here any chance I possibly can. Was in last night at the counter which is my favorite area to sit. It's fascinating watching the cooks...."

Anthoula Loukos Mickel

"Great breakfast ..only eat here if you are really hungry as the portions are large ..had to wait to get in ..but it was worth..."

Dave Roberts

"Great food and service. We had breakfast. Great eggs, bacon,toast and hash browns. Omelets are also..."

Carol Palmer

"Authentisches Amerikanisches Diner seit 1969. Ab 8 Uhr morgens stehen die Leute hier Schlange. Ein ständiges Rein und Raus. Es gibt riesige, fette..."

Jürgen Walleneit

"Great place... staff was friendly... The food was delicious and affordable... not to long of a..."

Elizabeth Cabrera

"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..."

Deniz

"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..."

Johnny Bravo

"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..."

susan mcentegart

"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..."

Avijeet Sen

"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...."

Chelsea Cheyenne

"The Country Style Chicken Waffle is a wonderful meal. Chicken smothered in gravy was delicious. The Belgian waffle is a fan..."

Ivan Martinez

"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..."

Dustin Stumbo

"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..."

Ethloe L

"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..."

Justin Shaver

"Friendly, attentive and lots of staff. Quick costumer service. Nice cozy small diner. Food - lovely and spot on. My hubby ordered Belgium fried..."

Sam Angelz

Lori's Diner

77/100 (8492 ratings)

"We dined in for breakfast around 11am. Wasn’t too busy and the diner looked absolutely beautiful. I loved the old 70s theme. The service was great...."

Midz Taylor

"We found this little gem as we were walking down Sutter and decided to try it. We were not disappointed. The atmosphere is wonderful, with oldie..."

John Aguilar

"While in San Francisco we visited Lori’s diner a few times. The staff were always friendly and the service was quick. The food was always delicious..."

Daithí Kilcourse

"Just happened to see this restaurant by chance and we were pleasantly surprised how excellent it was!! The food is delicious, the shakes tasty,..."

Ray Torres

"They closed down during the lockdown and I had forgotten about them. Glad they opened back! One of my go to places for brunch in the Union Square..."

Jaskaran Virdi

"I wasn’t looking for food on my stroll of the city but after peeking in and seeing the decor, I decided to give it a try. This place easily earned..."

Marcus Holloway - Region Rehab Properties LLC

"My sister and I usually have lunch at The Cheesecake Factory in Macy's, but we decided on Lori's Diner, which is less crowded. Eats and beverage:..."

Carol Chong

"Just like being in an episode of Happy Days! Good, simple old fashioned foods, and great service (thanks Peter!). Wander around to see the displays..."

Lesley Greenhalgh

"Wasn't even looking for a place to eat but we stumbled along this wonderful diner. The food was great, the service was fantastic and very interesting..."

Casey Johnson

"We wanted to eat at a specific diner restaurant and we finally found it a Lori’s. Such an authentic atmosphere of a movie like diner! The stuff was..."

Carmen Nicula

Flower Market Cafe

"Great service, beautiful environment, and tasty..."

Steve Gerrard

"If your at the flower mart andnyou need food this your only option and they seem to know this. The food is decent for the price but it isnt anything..."

Cosmos Rothenberg

"You couldn’t ask for a nicer group of people or a more positive vibe in a restaurant. For one thing, it’s perfect that they are located right..."

Wendy Silver

"Nice diner with friendly staff. I went for breakfast and they have pretty typical breakfast food, but I thought it was done better than other..."

Katrina Kuo

"Conveniently located at the SF Flower mart. A great place for lunch,, kind service, quick to be served. We split the Phillycheese sandwich,, ..."

Ernie Domondon

"Beatiful,fresh and cheap flowers. You must go..."

Alina Mei

"Good food, well made, good variety of things to choose from but most of all it's the atmosphere. Owner and staff are always warm and welcoming. This..."

Ethel Newlin

"We're a florist family and have been eating at Bachelli's for 30+ years! They have great customer service with a smile and delicious food, breakfast..."

Mariluz Ragasa

"Had a delicious BLT!! great service. friendly folks. If you are ever nearby --not far from 850 Bryant St for those with San Francisco Jury Duty! ..."

George OBrien

"Very old-school place that I passed a thousand..."

Marcus Ronaldi

"Huge menu using top quality ingredients. A friendly, helpful staff will make you feel right at home. This is an excellent place for anyone dining..."

Kathleen Dooley

"Good food for a good price. Right off a highway friendly staff. One time my eggs were a bit undercooked but it was still very good..."

Spenser Taylor Schafer

"My first time coming here. A really good place to go to buy flowers in bulk at whole sale prices! Some vendors will take arrangement..."

Chantal Chips

"The person at the pick up orders side always give a good customer service 👍.... Very professional great service.... Every time that I order and..."

JoseL Cruz

"Great lunch spot, Pat the owner is very attentive and cool to chat with. Food and service are both..."

Isaac Coverstone

"Classic breakfasts! Try the waffles or an omelette. Outstanding service. Great place to go before or after shopping the Flower..."

Monica Morse

"The best BLT is the area and I always add avocados mmmmgood. Outstanding service and very..."

Eric Street

"A most excellent diner atmosphere excellent food with friendly staff and reasonable..."

Kevan Amphlett

"Great food, amazing service and descent prices. Did I mention the..."

Sugu Sunday

Mel's Drive-in - Lombard

76/100 (6690 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Mel’s Drive-In did not disappoint for a wonderful true American diner experience. I brought guests from abroad. We had the famous Melburger 🍔..."

Cristina Williams

"We happened upon Mel’s for breakfast during our stay in Cow Hollow and it was awesome. It was impeccably clean and inviting. Great service. ..."

Sandy Ploe Rosser

"Corned beef hash and eggs- oh my! Continuous coffee refills and the sweetest of staff. The French toast and pancakes were fabulous too! This place is..."

Jacki Forster Rosen

"A must if in San Francisco great food great place to eat breakfast lunch or..."

Andy Jones

"Was an amazing experience with us being from the uk ......Rick was such a great waiter . Just made it so special . Food was so good too..."

John Hollins

"What a treat a short walk from my hotel. Fabulous breakfast the staff are all very nice. The decor is amazing and they cater for everyone love..."

Laura Piercy Farley

"Best Breakfast in San Francisco � The food excellent, the service spectacular, the ambience terrific, we feel like we traveled on the time... Thank..."

Dagmy Pa

"We love this place so much, We’re having breakfast here again. In fact, we’re waiting for our food as I write..."

Edward Goldberg

"We had a couple beer, the southern fried chicken and the Creole fried chicken sandwich. The food was very good and the taste was similar to home..."

Tim W.

"Classic ‘50s Diner. It’s not getting a star in the Michelin Guide but I loved it. The milkshake was the best I’ve had in a long time! If you..."

Robert Fletcher

"I am from Calgary and it was really a wholesome experience. Retro vibe restaurant and super friendly waiter. And most importantly yummy food. I got..."

Gyuri Kim (Hazel)

"Food was delicious here. Atmosphere seemed a little chaotic and it was super busy which is why I'm guessing it took quite a while to get our coffees..."

Reshaud Jackson

"Went at late night after driving in the fog for a while, Really bright and retro on the road side - eye-catching. Food was classic, not the best..."

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"Same Mel's Drive-In I always remember 🙂 Great burgers and fries in that funky cool old school diner setting. Good service..."

Geoff Geist

"The staff is phenomenal and super kind, service is fast without compromising quality, and no matter the meal, they never disappoint! Mel's is very..."

Ray A.M.

"This place is a fun classic diner. They do the whole 1950s thing very well. Food is good and the service is friendly. Lots of locals come here, so..."

Mark

"I usually go to Mel's on Mission and Third, so it was a delight to try the one over on Lombard. Well it's the same! So it's brilliant. Very..."

Steve Dunthorne

"I love Mel’s !!!! it is one of those places i just have to being my kids to whenever we are in the states. There fried chicken and milkshakes are..."

Mark Quin

"Okay, so, right off the bat, 10/10 🏆! Where do I even begin?? I’ve always seen Mel’s Drive-In on the side of the road my entire life but..."

Lucian Nakazato-Patterson

"Amazing diner experience! The atmosphere is fun with a lot of history on the walls. This place has been around a long time. The food was delicious..."

Philip Chao

"Sprawling menu of greasy spoon classics, but also plenty of healthy options. We went for a 2 AM snack after a show at Bimbo's. Security at the front..."

Cody Smith

"Typical American food/breakfast. We went there for breakfast and food was good. This place has a great Diner..."

T. T.

"$101+ for three of us. Food and service were great. We added up to $86 for sandwiches, salad, 3 drinks and extra cup o soup to go. Not sure where the..."

Charlie

"The portions of the food were big, the coffee was good and the service was amazing. I'm divided about the food flavor, I got the Lumberjack breakfast..."

Christinmb

"Long established family company with old tradition at this place. Very clean restaurant and very very nice staff. Hot and good coffee, great..."

Christian D.

"This place has history and a great atmosphere. Unfortunately, their staffing was really low the night we were there. The staff that WERE there were..."

Miriam W.

Mel's Drive-in - Mission St.

75/100 (8297 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Decent 50's type dinerWent in to get a quick bite and its pretty big on the inside. Good service, decent food but you are paying for the..."

Daksha Bhasin

"Every time we come to San Francisco for Continuing Education at Moscone Center we stop here for breakfast. They seat you quickly and get your food to..."

Vidha Roy

"This was my first time dine in this wonderful restaurant with my family and we enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, the service and also the staff were..."

Nzf

"I love diners and I love Mel's! The fried chicken is absolutely amazing. Portions are generous. Prices are reasonable. Service is outstanding. What..."

Anthony Nalli

"I love this place! Tried their vanilla milkshake and meatloaf. Big portion with reasonable price. I love their retro interior. Great service,..."

Lisa Octavia Chen

"Gustatory. I have driven by Mel's for decades and never dined there until July 2014 with four under nine grandchildren. They were hungry so out came..."

Obpomni

"Good comfort food. Great service,..."

Katherine Ford

"Decent Food. My wife and I had dinner here while on vacation earlier this month. We both had turkey which was good and as advertised it came with..."

RnRCircus

"I only had breakfast but it was fast, hot and plenty of food. In fact, I couldn't eat it all and I LOVE breakfast. It's more expensive than other..."

Darrin W

"Sit Down Prices for Drive-in Ambiance. Had breakfast. Good food, but have to echo other reviewers that it is a bit pricey. Service was..."

Rhb

"Pricey. Expensive for this type of food ... $30 for 2 should get better..."

Butch

"Good food but $$$. I go to Mel's almost every time I'm in the area during travel from OC. I like the 'diner energy'. Juke box on almost every table...."

Kevin B

"Nice to visit a classic like Mel’s. Even though this is a “Next Generation” Mel’s (the last original location was demolished in 1976) it..."

Chai A

"Another amazing authentic American Diner experience!! The service was friendly and efficient with a very warm welcome. The atmosphere was vibrant and..."

susan mcentegart

"A well known diner at San Fran. The surrounding area is very run down and packed with the homeless and needles on the street. Just becareful when..."

TK Yeung

"You can't go wrong with diners but I gotta say their traditional milkshake(vanilla malt) not a whee bit different from when I first tried it as a..."

Angelene Tang

"Found this place using Google maps while in the bay area. I've always liked 50s style diners. The atmosphere was very 50s. Traditional styling for..."

Patrick Gilson

"11/2023: Highly recommend this quaint little place that certainly tries to emulate old fashioned diner. Service was fast and very friendly, prices..."

Joseph Sanford

"The food was really good here. Just what I would expect from an all American diner. The portions were plentiful and priced appropriately. The help..."

Mathew Bowser

"A decent diner in San Francisco! Very big place in a very busy road and nice atmosphere inside!! Staff was friendly! The food was good! Totally value..."

AudiobookHolics

"What a great place. Found this gem on our 2nd day in SF and went back each day for breakast or dinner til we went home 5 days later. Food is great,..."

Diane Harding

"Restaurant with oldie style. Good place to have breakfast, lunch or dinner. Our food was very good, we love it. Our waitress was very sweet and kind,..."

Belem Venegas

"Great throwback diner near the W hotel downtown San Francisco. Service was outstanding and cordial. Ham and cheese omlet was decent, along with the..."

Justin Rillon

"Hands down this place is the BEST food in town. Definitely worth the shot if you're in the area and I promise you won't be disappointed. Staffs are..."

Deep Sahoo

"Very nice place, very good service, plenty of tables and the food is really good and the prices are reasonable. The milk shakes are really good. My..."

Teo Mendoza

"Very kind and efficient customer service. I had the ribs grilled cheese sandwich, not that great but the fries and drinks were..."

Gwenaëlle Dufour

"This diner dates back to the late 1940s. I'm sure it's been revamped many times but it still retains the original vibe and looks..."

Jason Whittle

Hamburger Haven

Wheelchair Accessible

"Overall 5/5: Food 5; Went for breakfast and it was as expected for a casual breakfast. Pancakes were fluffy, sausages where crisp outside and juicy..."

Jason Dare

"It's great! You'll find seniors, families, and everyone in general LIKES this restaurant! It's the only family restaurant in the..."

Sharon J.

"Hash browns was really good. I had a Joe's special. I was also curious about Irish bacon which I like certainly more than Canadian bacon but not as..."

Kay Dee

"When I go to SF I stay near Clement St and my friend brings me to HH for the best breakfast in the City! But they have great sandwiches and a whole..."

Michael Pina

"I went to Hamburger Haven with a couple friends and was pleasantly surprised by how cute it was inside. This diner is one of those restaurants that..."

Claudia Choi

"This is the perfect diner breakfast spot. Nice staff, decent coffee and good food. They have a decent breakfast deal with $9.99 two pancakes, two..."

Britt

"First time back since renovation. Everyone there was very nice. Place looks just like before , and the food is good. The onion rings are the best!..."

Cynthia Lee

"As kid growing up in SF my Dad would bring me here for brunch. The food back then was top notch & it's hasn't changed except for the prices but the..."

Jeanette Sotomayor

"Ordered a mushroom cheese burger for lunch, it came with fries. The burger bun was so delicious. Portion-wise, it was pretty sufficient to feed an..."

Maggie & Warren

"Been a neighborhood staple now for years, glad to see them open again. It used to be pretty cheap, but with the past few years everything has gone up..."

Larry Placido

Sparky's Diner

Mel's Drive-in

70/100 (4492 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We come here several times a month. Food is delicious. Friendly attentive staff. It's a great diner experience. They also have a parking lot. We..."

Lori Luke

"I've been to all Mel's locations in the city in the last month, and this one has given me the best service and best plate even though i ordered a..."

Joaquin Castaneda

"Breakfast was good. But $28 before tip? Eggs, bacon, potatoes, toast, coffee, orange juice. I think I paid less at the Meridian Hotel in..."

Pasha Gleyzer

"We had not been to Mel's for quite some time, but this trip up to SF we knew we were definitely going there for lunch. I had the Mom's Turkey Dinner,..."

Stephanie Wing

"Recently visited Mel's and had a great time. The friendly Latino staff is bilingual and helps you order based on your personal preferences. The steak..."

Edgar Estanislao

"Was so sad that the mini jukeboxes at the table were not working we always sit by a jukebox table and play the music what we want to hear they should..."

Rosalinda Cremeans

"Definitely a very good diner! To begin with, being in SF, it had parking (seemed very safe) - Win! Win! Win! Vibe - Suddenly transcended to the..."

Raj Thaker

"Very classic diner vibes!! Grilled cheese was delicious though a bit overpriced. $5 fries plate is a LOT of fries but that’s good because they are..."

Tessa Scott

"We have stopped in many times to Mel's Drive In. For Service, Food and our nice wait staff... I wanted to say his name is John - nicest Asian person..."

Danice M

"....impossible burger... not bad at all. pretty easy to find and convenient since it's right along Geary Blv. The great thing about this place is..."

Jay Jamal

"Went here for lunch on a Wednesday while I waited for my car to get worked on at Big O Tires down the street and also to get some work done on my..."

Alisa Damaso

"Authentic old fashioned American Restaurant. The drinks were so delicious even though the prices were higher. French fries were good. Friendly..."

Carey

"Pros: Looks very authentic, and they keep the same style as many years ago: the furniture, the outfits, etc. The food is good (e.g. avocado burger,..."

Ignasi Mas

"This is a hidden gem! Amazing place. Friendly and smart staff. Keep a vintage style but very clean and not kitch. They have even the music machine,..."

Sorin Catalin

"Well worth a visit for that old US diner vibe. Service was a little inconsistent for us on our (2) visits on our stay. Good food and drinks though...."

Mark Crawford

"This is the Mel's that I prefer when visiting San Francisco. It usually has parking right out front, which is a nice bonus. It's a go-to for my..."

Kevin Wolff

"This was one of the best diners I’ve ever been to on the West Coast! Not only was the food delicious but the atmosphere was on point. Prices are a..."

Hines Edventures

Denny's

"A nice place for a casual American dining. The veggie omelette was..."

Drmoulshreedube

"Very friendly waitress! Hash browns and pancakes were delicious! Sanitation needs some work. But it was..."

AZreview

"Crystals a GREAT Manager. This is how Dennys is suppost to run. enough said. Food is Good. Service is Great. My waiter was Juan. Very good with..."

Dmanderson550

Raintree Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here for breakfast. The pancakes are fabulous. Cozy atmosphere. Very lovely. I'm surprised they weren't..."

Kara Wall

"This place doesn't promise to be more than what it is, simple food for a good price, cooked fresh right in front of your eyes. A small town diner..."

Chloe S

"The turkey burger had a funny taste. Pleasant and attentive..."

La Chele

"All we got were eggs, ham, pancakes and coffee, but we were very pleased with our food and service! Delicious, fast, reasonably priced. Indoor and a..."

John

"Rain Tree Cafe on Irving is a true gem. My wife and I have breakfast there often. I also use it as a meeting place. It has a family atmosphere and..."

Harvey Brody

Denny's - Mission St.

70/100 (3007 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A great place to have a diner. It's 24 hours. The food are tasty and delicious...."

Chi Yuen Lam

"Great food, but the attendance not always responsive. The neighborhood is creep, at least at late hours. One of the few opened..."

Magno Torres

"food was so fresh. looking forward to a return visit. the bill won't shock..."

Ellie Downs

"Quality food but the coffee is the best. Customer service..."

Reyna Rodriguez

"Don't expect to find the Grand slam deals at this location. this location does not offer the specials that they advertise on TV.. overall the staff..."

Heather McDonnell Haney

"Tasty food as always, big portions. Servers are always pleasant and are very helpful. Went to this specific Denny's twice on..."

James Attias

"As in all Denny's, prices go up after 10pm. At least I believe this was the reason milkshakes were twice the price of the online menu. It could..."

c'sue Conner

Olympic Flame Cafe

"The food (specifically pancakes and potatoes) looks unassuming but it was surprisingly good. Place has a retro diner vibe which I digged as well...."

Ariel C.

"Nice breakfast, pan cakes outclass, each and every things is in good level of professionalism, chef is experienced and the lady is great customer..."

Muhammad U-Khalid

"Interesting place for sure. When I arrived there was just one old cook, an older waitress, and the bus boy guy. Has the old dinner feel, smell and..."

Robert Wilson

"Very good pancakes. Also not that crowded as the other places around. Food is good, and sittings is American diner style. Would recommend cleaning a..."

Ido Achrak

"2000. It's crazy, our first breakfast in San Francisco in the Olympic Flame Cafe. We were very hungry and in this great cafe we could not only get..."

Don Caprone

"I travel to San Fran once a year and I make sure to stop and get a short stack of Pancakes. The Olympic Flame is in essence a "greasy spoon" but is..."

wyatt Savarese

"I've been coming to this diner for over a year now, and I've never been disappointed. It's not the prettiest or fine dining, but the food is pretty..."

Seichi Matsu

"Casual atmosphere with a friendly and helpful staff. My Northwestern breakfast special was fantastic, the girls French toast and pancakes with bacon..."

Daniel Schain

"A Diner that's not changed in many decades. The lady and gent have probably covered several of those decades themselves.. Overall we really liked the..."

Mark King

"Great little place. Good cheap food.a little old and rundown, but the service was great and the food was good. I ordered french toast, eggs, and..."

Philip

"Update: The Cafe is open again and just as good as always. Old school diner with old school prices and a cool old cook making the tastiest breakfast...."

Mister Holiday

"Same name, new look, new staff, new menu. The staff are friendly, attentive and on point. The spot is perfect for Sunday breakfast around Union..."

DAnne Broom

"Good inexpensive Breakfast for about $10-12 in San Francisco is a great find. Ate there twice. Decor in a need of a upgrade. I was there for the food..."

John Kincaide

"Good food, down to earth staff, fair prices. However on the day I went there the manager was overwhelmed by her waitress not showing up, and started..."

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Toast Eatery

70/100 (4423 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great spot for breakfast. Eggs cooked the way I asked. The Salmon Benedict was delightful and a little spicy with a hint of Tabasco. Fueling up for..."

Sidney Yules

"Good brunch at Toast Eatery. The ambiance and atmosphere are really cute. Food was overall really good, loved the pancakes and benedicts. They were..."

Julien Letonnelier

"A San Francisco diner. Get at good start to your day with a breakfast from toast. Fresh OJ, good coffee and awesome breakfast staples from the U.S...."

Mario Dos Campollo

"Great little spot for some breakfast. The French toast is especially well done. Make sure to get the hash browns as they don’t..."

David Maurice

"We were in San Francisco for business and looking for a quick bite to eat. Found this place and wow, excellent! Super fast service and the food was..."

Michael Woodward

"I'm getting to a point were there are more pictures of food on my phone than friends and family. When I get older, am I going to have a photo album..."

Luke Schmidt

"Toast eatery We went out for breakfast today on a Sunday from our hotel. Toast eatery was very nice, friendly service, big portions, very tasty…..."

Max Muller

"This is the Breakfast Boom! One of the best breakfast sandwiches I have ever had. Top stars to the chef. The egg sandwiche on a brioche bun was so..."

Dawson seeley

"Really yummy diner but took a while to get the check and my waffle tasted like bread dough..."

jewls rich

"Longer wait to get a seat. They were super busy and working hard to get it done. Food was awesome worth the wait. Had French toast pancakes and the..."

Brent Erickson

"My omelet was not particularly good. Dry and not filled with great ingredients. We had to wait a long time for our food. However, we did have nice..."

Julia Enthoven

"A small retro-esque diner with modern conveniences and several mirrors. I showed up first thing in the morning 'cause this place fills up fast. This..."

Josh Sittner

"Quality table service was the highlight of our visit to Toast. My dad and I had gotten donuts from down the street, so we split the house made..."

Norman Davis

"Excellent little cafe. My sister and I had a great experience. The food is exactly as advertised. It's a no frills breakfast and sandwiches..."

Bobbie Chan

"Are they the greatest breakfast restaurant around? Probably not. But the food is still good and the prices are super reasonable. I've come here many..."

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