Came to Grubstake Diner with friends for a late-night bite after some evening activities, and it was exactly what we needed. This spot is solid. No frills, just good diner food that hits the spot when you're hungry and it's late. The service was friendly and welcoming, which always makes a difference -- especially at night when everyone's a little tired and just wants comfort food. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak and it was good -- flavorful, satisfying, and filling. Nothing overcomplicated, just a classic done right. The onion rings were good too -- crispy on the outside and not greasy. Definitely worth adding on. Also appreciated that condiments were right at the table and free to use. Sometimes it's the little things. Overall, a dependable late-night diner option with friendly vibes and solid food. Would come back when the craving hits again. read more

Grubstake Diner - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Always a favorite after we attend a show nearby. * 222 SPECIAL: 2 scrambled eggs, 2 pieces of bacon or sausage & 2 pancakes or sourdough french toast served with home fries $20.50 * Philly Cheesesteak: slow roasted beef, american cheese & grilled onions on a french roll $18.00 | October 22, 2025 | read more

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Standard diner food that was open after a night of drinking by our hotel. Was seated immediately around midnight and ordered an app and two mains between my partner and I. We got potato skins, the grubstake burger, and the Linguica & Eggs. Food came out quickly, was perfectly fine and was much needed to satisfy our hunger after drinking. read more

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The best late night diner located in the Polk Gulch Servers are friendly and very fast read more

I had the french dip and the strawberry milkshake which definitely hit the spot at 3 am after a night of drinking. Not the best sandwich you will have in SF but totally worth coming for some heftier food and a wider selection of options after hours. The inside definitely has some character to it and the service workers are nice and quick. read more

Grubstake Diner - French Dip Sandwich Ice Cream Shakes - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came in at around 2AM on a busy night with a party of 10, we were seated quickly and the service was great. The waiters were super nice. I personally enjoy the ambiance in here as it feels like a flash back. Food here is good! Not life changing or anything but definitely a good meal when you're done with the bars ir after a long night. They have an online ordering system so it's super easy to scan the QR code, order, and pay. No mess for splitting the bill, that was amazing!! read more

Wrapped up a late night at Grubstake to celebrate my friend's birthday -- he's been getting obliterated by work, and with most of our friends out of town, I wanted to make the night feel special. The waiter was incredibly kind when I mentioned it was my friend's birthday at midnight, surprising us with a little candle in a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was such a sweet moment seeing my friend's face light up. As for the food -- my patty melt hit the spot, super satisfying, though just a note that it's more of a burger patty (ground meat) than the classic melt style. My friend's Philly cheesesteak had tender shreds of meat and the Caldo Verde soup looked hearty and comforting. Perfect place for a cozy, late-night bite with warm service and great vibes. Keeping the review rating consistent. Food was great and just hit the right spot... but it was still a diner. Five stars for it being a diner. Great location and great for a cute diner after drinks on Polk Street. read more

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What fist started as a late night only spot has turned into a clear staple of Polk St. Onion rings are a requirement of the meal, I don't make the rules. Patty belt is top tier simplicity and flavor, or any breakfast item. read more

Came into town staying at the holiday inn across the street. I was hungry around midnight and decided to drop by. You can tell upon entering that it has a storied past and definitely gives off SF vibes. The service was prompt and the server was welcoming. I ordered the French dip with a side of onion rings via their phone menu service. Although you can opt for a traditional menu as well. Food came out hot and fresh and pretty quick as well. Was the sandwich out of this world? No but definitely above par. Above basic, and slightly below gourmet is how I'd describe it. The bread was soft with crispy surface, really nice. I would say the melted cheese was a bit overpowering for a traditional French dip. The onion rings were cooked perfectly. No complaints there. One thing that stood out to me is that they are not stingy with the sauces. Each table had a huge bottle of condiments including their own special green chili sauce, ketchup, mayo, and more. Very tasty. If you're in the area late at night, definitely worth checking out. read more

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A San Francisco classic, whether you are a resident or just visiting the city you should give Grubstake a try. It's crammed, a little greasy, but the decor got a lot of character. The waiters have been working there for decades. They are fast and calm. Is it the best burger you can find? No, but it's affordable and you can get it after midnight. read more

Looking for a late night treat in the city and found this local diner that's open late! It looks small from the outside but I was surprised that the dining area was bigger than expected. We were greeted quickly by the staff and grabbed a table. You scan the menu via QR code and place your order from your phone. The menu looked great but we just wanted something sweet. We ordered the Strawberry Milkshakes. So good... the staff was nice to make them to-go for us. I loved how the shakes had really tasty ice cream and it wasn't a sugar overload. Loved the sprinkles on top... make it a picture-worthy treat. Definitely want to try their food next time I'm in the area! read more

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The most standard diner food I've ever had. But when it's late and you need somewhere to eat, it's nice to have a place like this. read more

Grubstake Diner - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is a gem of a diner. The food was hot, fresh, damn tasty, and open way past my bedtime. read more

Grubstake Diner - 222 Breakfast Special and A-1 Smackdown Burger with fries - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

It was surprisingly quiet on a Saturday night, thankfully. The wall murals really set the vibe of a classic San Francisco diner. BYO Cheeseburger for $13.50 is quite a steal for San Francisco, but I wasn't particularly thrilled. There was one dude working all by himself and he kept all of our waters full - great service! read more

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Great spot on Pine for a burger. I ordered the cheese burger with grilled onions and a side of onion rings. So many grilled onions, it was amazing. Onion rings were hot and crisp. Staff was chill. It's nice to see this place is still around. read more

Food was great. Price was a bit too much. $71 for two burgers and fries? I mean the burgers were delicious but I don't think anybody needs to be paying that much. Would've been 5 stars if price was better. read more

I was so excited to eat here and I'm glad I did! The burger was so yummy and filling! I love the ambiance and the lights! The service was a little bit short with me, but only because I asked if there was cheese on cheese burger. I would definitely come again! read more

Grubstake Diner - Cute grapevines - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Quite possibly the best pancakes I have ever had in my life. How excited does anyone ever get about pancakes? Absolutely phenomenal. I am going back to try their chocolate chip ones. And the pie? We got the pineapple. We both talked about the pie the whole ride home. Excellent read more

Grubstake Diner - Pineapple pie w brown sugar on top. Amazing - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great food, cool atmosphere, top notch service. We had burgers and Philly and all were delicious!

Great late-night place to grab a burger! We came with a party of 9 and we were able to find a seat right away. All of our burgers were great and the fries especially were very satisfying. read more

Grubstake Diner - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food isn't anything crazy, service is solid. It can definitely be a vibe and a convenient spot for after late night concerts in the city when most things are closed. I probably wouldn't buy food from here any other time. read more

Always cold inside. Service is fine. Food tastes good but the quantity is so bad. You'll see in my pictures. This restaurant used to be good. read more

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We drove by this food network's triple D Diner on Pine street all the time and wanted to try it out. - Their hamburgers were definitely top notch and delicious. They were seasoned and grilled perfectly. - Don't forget to try their milkshake, my daughter gave the strawberry milkshake a 5+ stars for taste and creaminess. - The fries and onion rings were also a healthy portion. - The verde fire sauce is amazing to add to any of the sausage, sandwiches and burgers. Our server Gary was helpful and friendly, the ambiance and booth seating were festive and enjoyable. Overall, the food and ambiance were great for family and friends. We can't wait to come back to try other things on the menu. Another bonus is they open late, which is perfect when you are looking for a late night spot. read more

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Realistically a 3-star for the food, but 4-stars for the excellent late-night diner vibes! There really aren't many late-night spots in SF so this has quickly become a go-to. Their food is ranges from mid to pretty good and their prices are a little up there, but overall it's a great spot to decompress after a night out or to have late night conversations. My go-to's are the philly cheesesteak, loaded potatoes, and a milkshake! read more

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Burgers for a fucking king. No shit this stop is a bruiser. Ass kicking customers is the way here. Open all hours these guys will fuck you up with food. Let them fuck up your hunger. read more

We've eaten at, and ordered some, Grubstake every so often. Being a late night option is a plus. What is most definitely not a plus is how they treat disabled people. My husband stopped in the front since there were stairs, and the last time we had eaten here, I was not yet a wheelchair user. So he explained that his wife is in a wheelchair, to one of the employees, and asked if there was another entrance for ADA. The guy said a dismissive "no," and took off. That was it. Rude to my husband, and dismissive of the disabled. It's not a huge loss, but I will never eat at this f**king place ever again. Do restaurants not know how many restaurants have gone out of business in the last five or six years? So here are two customers, wanting to eat at your restaurant, and you treat them like they are garbage. Wow. At least there's plenty of competition out there. read more

Hi, I had a wonderful time at this diner. José was friendly, attentive, and very eager to provide us with a wonderful evening. Heads up, call time in California is 2 AM, but at a diner like this one, it is earlier. Definitely a great experience. We ordered the chicken tenders with fries, the mozzarella sticks, and the 222 platter. We love a good Angel number. We also did a side of sourdough. Other than the lack of available beverages, we had a wonderful time. Ask for José read more

Food is usually pretty good, albeit overpriced ($22 for a simple omelette), but was fine with that given they had decent food and were open late. Recently had a horrible experience with them, I asked my DoorDasher to request extra ketchup (5 packets to be exact) and that request was denied, and they wouldn't pick up any of my calls. Very disappointed in the service -- $22 for an omelette and won't even provide a few condiments. No wonder the reviews are so mixed. read more

The food was hella good. There was one guy working the floor and the three of us we got our food in less than 15 minutes. Potato's we're perfectly fried, eggs were cooked well and pancakes were delicious. read more

An old school favorite for burgers, breakfast & Portuguese comfort food. Tiny interior you might see in a movie scene. They have a counter seating on one side with booths on the other . Small but delicious menu options for dessert like their apple pie or peach crumble are my personal favorites when coming here. If feeling adventurous, venture into their Portuguese options, they're an excellent choice for a cold city night which is always. Family business, please tip kindly if you can! read more

Grubstake Diner - Double Johnny Burger with fries - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

DON'T BE FOOLED! The food was terrible. Everything I had was horrible! Philly Cheese Steak was a complete joke. They literally shredded a burger patty and shoved it into a roll. My friend had a bakon burger and it was super dry. Complete trash. I took one bite and left. Disgusting spot. read more

Service was fast we arrived around 10:30pm we were a party of 4 it's a very chill vibe a bunch of people came in dressed up and dressed down. We ordered onion rings, strawberry milkshake which is 10/10! The chicken sandwich on sourdough 10/10 the burger with bacon 7/10 and the mozzarella sticks 10/10 definitely a cool little spot and there's lots more to try read more

I had a horrible experience at this restaurant when I leave a review I mean what I say. I do not like when people come under my review trying to explain to me why they did not have the proper customer service. There's no excuse for that. I will not be going back to this restaurant.. I am wise enough to know when I am being treated unfairly there is no justification. Not to mention..Food was horrible read more

grubstake has been a go 2 for my friends and i for a while now. we can be a little wild sometimes on the weekends but always respectfully of course. theres always the same older sweet gentleman working the night shifts. all the food is so good and worth it, it can get pretty busy due to the club down on the corner but service is always great. see you next week! glad to have a cool spot like this in the neighborhood opened so late :) read more

The phone did not eat first for this place!!! I love it here!!! The food is so good!! Plus the mimosas. The owner as well as Angel are so accommodating!! A little pricy but worth the hype!! read more

Grubstake Diner - Mimosas & breakfast - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Gor areal authentic San Francisco experience NEVER GO HERE! Mario and Luigi don't respect Donkey Kong. Service - 1 Food ** Attitudes of staff negative minus 10 Price $$$$ Over all if you want extremely over priced horrible service, and barf food then this is your Taco bell of italy when you're drunk. read more

I love a good diner! Yeah it's a common theme of me loving food places but something about nostalgia and grease always hits right. IYKYK This place opens later, 6:30pm but then is open till late 4am? I could be making it up? Who knows, look on their website. It has a kitsch's vibe. The guy taking our order was so nice. Unfortunately, I am old school and should have had him take my order than doing the QR code phone order. Ugh...I swear I've ordered this way before but somehow i ordered two orders of onion rings? Accident? Maybe. I had to order again and this time, I got their patty melt. I love a good patty melt even more than a good diner. The bread so crispy and buttery going perfectly well with the hamburger patty. Don't sleep on the onion rings either and if you're like me, order it twice! My friends ordered burgers and shakes, they said it was legit. If you want really good diner food in a casual atmosphere, come here! Sorry no photos but trust me it was good!! read more

Very cool location for a late night treat and a vintage dining experience. The food is delicious and if you go late night, you can park for free right out front. Staff is very cool and friendly! And the meals are bountiful with somedishes having a Portuguese twist, which I like. I have been here a few times for a late night meal and it never disappoints! Come on down for a cool experience! - Neil read more

Great late night spot! Jose was our waiter and honestly he was great! The place was super busy and he handled it like a champ! I love the French toast and soup. read more

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Food tastes fine for a 2am drunk spot but there was a fat cockroach crawling on the wall of the bathroom next to the paper towel dispenser.... read more