Order: * Lemon Ricotta Pancake * Grits with Sausage & Shrimp Pros: * Friendly service and comfortable interior dining room. I also like the location as it's very walkable afterwards, if you're fortunate enough to find parking. * The pancakes were very moist, light and fluffy with good texture and flavor. * The grits were creamy with great flavor and a good portion of pleasantly smokey/slightly charred sausage and shrimp. Cons: * The tables for two in the outdoor dining are a bit too close to the adjacent table, for my taste. I always find it uncomfortable when the adjacent table can hear my private conversations. Comments: * It's admittedly been a few months since I ate here and I regret not writing this review sooner so I could give a better description because this was a delicious dining experience. I've been thinking about going back ever since. I will add that I was fortunate enough not to have to wait more than five minutes for a table. I'm not sure what the typical wait time is but even if I had to wait for 20/25 minutes, I think it would still be worth it. read more

Overall, the food was a miss. The banana soufflé pancakes looked promising but they were overcooked and looked like scrambled eggs inside regular staples like corned beef hash, avocado toast, seemed to have interesting takes on them. Underwhelming and pricey read more

Pancake Boy - Banana Mascarpone Souffle Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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For a place that always has a long line, we got in pretty fast and the staff was really efficient. It was a little rushed but we didn't really care. For food, the fresh orange juice was so good I would almost come back just for that. I got the banana mascarpone soufflé pancakes to share with a friend and it was more than enough. The one complaint I have is that the inside was not mascarpone, it was mainly egg whites, rubbery with a slight softness. I didn't realize it was egg until I started tasting it and wondering why the pancake reminded me of eggs. Wouldn't order this again and definitely wouldn't call it a soufflé pancake but would come back to try other items! The pancake as a pancake itself was good. read more

Pancake Boy - Banana Mascarpone Souffle Pancake inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food and service is 3 out of 5. Good but not outside what you should expect when dining out. Note that this is one of many SF restaurants that automatically include the tip for "your convenience." This is separate and on top of the SF mandated city service and employee health fees (consumer tax) designated for service employees. As a local, I don't think that a family of 4 should be automatically charged an additional 20% tip. The final bill is presented as a total with an open tip field suggesting 15%, 18%, and 20% that gives the impression that a 20% tip hasn't been included. The services, taxes, and included tip can be almost 45% of the total bill. We are not tourists. This is a family-run business. Staff are likely not living below the livable wage. Property taxes are already really high to provide support and subsidies to help SF residents including those doing the real work in the kitchen. Un abrazo hermanos. Really disappointed and feeling like I was just robbed by a pick pocketer or card reading scammer. And yeah, one could call the staff out in public and protest the forced tip, but who wants to deal with that nonsense when you are just trying to enjoy a meal out. Aviento 2 estrellas. read more

We stopped in for breakfast on a Monday morning. It's not a very big place - 8 tables inside and about the same outside. But it was pretty busy at 10 am in the morning, as we claimed the last indoor table. We were able to find parking a block away. I think bc it was a weekday, it was much easier than a weekend. There's metered parking but you can find residential/free parking around too. Anyways we got the pulled pork scramble and PB's favorite. PB's favorite came with your choice of pancakes or French toast, eggs and a protein. I got their famous banana mascarpone pancake and the pork patty with eggs over medium. The pancake is definitely the star. I didn't find it overly sweet - like it expected. The mascarpone was very subtle in flavor. Lots of candied walnuts. The banana was yummy- I just wish there was more - it felt like a third of a small banana. And it was drizzled with a sweet cream, almost frosting like. You can add some of the whipped cream and maple syrup for more sweetness- but you can control how much to add. The pork patty was alright - it was very crumbly and soft. It was a bit cold - which makes me wonder if it was cooked from frozen. The pulled pork scramble was yummy too. It came with home fries. They came out hot and crispy, probably fried to order. I had a bite of the egg with pulled pork. I had a bunch of onions and the whole thing was slathered with a green salsa. Also both dishes came with an orange slice - a nice ending to the meal. I would recommend both entrees. read more

Pancake Boy - PBs favorite - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Best, most buttery pancakes I've ever had! The buttermilk pancakes were so soft and buttery. Im not the biggest fan of red velvet but the red velvet pancakes here were delicious! I ordered the avocado toast which brings 2 eggs and pickled onions on the toast, this was delicious. My boyfriend offered a regular breakfast which was scrambled eggs, potatoes, toast and bacon..he loved it. The hot chocolate was amazing. The service was quick and efficient. Loved it here. read more

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Picture worthy but taste was bad Not worth it. Chicken was super salty. French toast had an orange zest flavor to it. Maple wasn't sweet. My friend didn't like her salmon plate. Potatoes were the only good thing. Service was okay Ambiance okay read more

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Best breakfast in noe valley hands down Quick turn around after ordering Nice outdoors parklet read more

Such a cute breakfast place in Noe Valley! Standing where Aha Fresh! was, Pancake Boy holds a huge potential and their variety of food will keep customers returning. We got lucky with finding street parking around the corner from the location. We arrived at a good time and got seated fairly quick. It can be a bit crammed inside but nevertheless, the meal and atmosphere was enjoyable. Portions for any of the breakfast items are on the larger side, so expect having to ask for a to-go box. I definitely plan on eating here again when I move to the city in the Spring. I hope you enjoy your meal at Pancake Boy just as much as I did! read more

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We were there the first time and it was good. However, our second visit fell short. First visit, ordered shrimp & grits w/andouille sausage, breakfast sando & Banana Mascarpone Pancakes. All three were delish, and I would recommend. 2. Visited again and ordered chicken & waffles. This was terrible. Chicken was bland as well as the batter. Thus, the reason for 3 stars instead of 4. Inconsistent food for the ptice. We did give them feedback. Could have been off day for cook but that's no excuse. read more

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We arrived around 10:30 am on Memorial day expecting a bit of a wait but were surprised to be seated right away. The lunch rush came just as we were leaving- really glad we skipped that! We ordered the Sea Board Benedict and the Lemon Soufflé Pancake which were both, as my partner would say, BOMB. The home fries were super crispy which was a thumbs up for us. The freshly squeezed orange juice was also a delicious add on to our meal. Perfectly sweet and fresh. I asked for some ice on the side to make it a bit colder for my taste- do the same if you think you'd like to too! Overall phenomenal service and would definitely come again. read more

Pancake Boy - Sea Board and Lemon Ricotta Souffle Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

What a popular brunch spot in Noe Valley! The wait line gets quite long but it still moves fairly quickly - waited about 20 minutes for a 2 person table at 11am. There are seats indoors and outdoors via parklet. The lemon ricotta soufflé pancakes were delicious and with 3 of them, the serving is generous. The good morning egg sando was exactly what I needed in a breakfast sandwich. I was also able to sun out the meat with avocado. read more

Pancake Boy - Good Morning Egg Sando - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We were seated right away. Food was good. Chicken and French toast would've been better if it were boneless chicken. Home fries were homemade and tasty. Pistachio latte was awesome Service was good. read more

Pancake Boy - French toast and chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A solid brunch spot in a cute street, pretty busy on the weekends! Came with a group of 4 on memorial day, and had about a 30 minute wait for a table outside. The waitress was really efficient and took our orders while we were waiting, so the food came out immediately after we sat down! I opted for the banana mascarpone souffle pancakes and tex mex scramble, both of which were delicious! The scramble especially was so good. We tried some of their specialty lattes as well but were a bit disappointed; they were mostly overly sweet (especially the ube) and tasted too artificial. read more

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There is a line that you wait in, not a waitlist sheet. I would say the line went by fairly fast when we came on a Saturday around 10:30. We got the Smoked Salmon Tartine and the Lemon Ricotta Soufflé. I thought the smoked salmon was a bit salty for my taste, but my boyfriend enjoyed it. As for the soufflés I LOVED it. I normally don't choose pancakes because they tend to be dry if you don't drown it in syrup. But for these, they were so moist and I didn't even really need to use syrup! Delicious!! read more

Pancake Boy - Lemon Ricotta Souffle Pancake and Smoked Salmon Tartine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great brunch spot! We got in line on a Saturday afternoon and were quickly seated after a 10 min wait. Lots of great options on the menu including a great selection of coffee drinks (trying the ube latte next time!) My seafood benedict and shared banana pancake plate were divine. read more

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Oh i love this place. Its not very fancy but their food is delicious! Parking can be hard but sometimes you get lucky! Only if its closer to me i would come here often. read more

I feel like I've gone here through a few name changes. Still has great pancakes. Still has good coffee. Still has friendly service. I probably have had three different iterations of their banana soufflé pancake, which is still my favorite. Coming during the week is best if you don't want to wait with the crowds for a table. The seating outside is nice, though a bit nerve racking when a bus drives by. If you are looking for a good neighborhood brunch place, check out Pancake Boy. read more

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4.5 stars! Came here for brunch with a friend and was totally expecting a long wait but we were seated fairly reasonable time. I ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes and my friend got the salmon tartine. I like that the pancakes weren't overly sweet and they were all huge portions. read more

Pancake Boy - Lemon Ricotta Souffle Pancake and Smoked Salmon Tartine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Small restaurant with big taste! Food tastes as delicious as it looks! Can get crowded but staff does a great job at serving and seating everyone. read more

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The food is alright, if not overpriced. I thought the pancakes were quite good, and the eggs were cooked very well. However, I am giving them only two stars because the service is poor. I would even go so far as to say that the male host was rude and failed to communicate. The last time I diner here with my mother, we sat outside. He never checked on us, but would spend lengthy moments staring at us from the doorway with an unfriendly face. This was both uncomfortable and odd. He also took my plate away without offering me a box for my leftovers, which I was planning on taking home. When I tried to ask him about the coffee he waved me away (literally waved his hands in my face), saying he didn't know what brand they used. Another time I tried to dine here, there were two other couples in line ahead of us. They had told him that they wanted tables inside, and I had told him that I wanted the available table outside. He shook his head and handed us the menus. When the two couples who had wanted inside tables went in, one of them had decided that they no longer wanted to sit inside. Without acknowledging us, the server sat the couple at the outdoor table he had said was for us. When I pointed this out, he shook his head and said nothing. When I went in to tell one of the other employees, suddenly the male server found the words to tell us that the outside was "first come first serve". I told him I understood that, but he had only given the other party the table after they had changed their mind and after he had told us we could sit outside. My party had a dog with us, so we couldn't sit inside. T he server could have communicated all of this information prior to making poor service choices; he could have apologized for what happened instead of first ignoring me and then making excuses. It's really not worth coming back because there are great places to eat along 24th street with much better service. read more

Really good brunch spot we found on Yelp looking to find yet another good brunch spot and we did. I had the smoked salmon Benedict and it was delicious. Everyone else at the table said all their food was good as well. I left full and satisfied. They don't have bottomless which is a bummer and only one bathroom, that's the only cons I have. They do have a fairly good drink list. We ended up ordering the carafe of mimosa and they gave us a full bottle of champagne. I will be back to try other items and recommend to friends. read more

I love breakfast. Apparently, so does someone at Pancake Boy, because the breakfast I got from there was heavenly. First of all, I don't expect to get exquisite grits in this region. The Sausage and Shrimp Grits from PB were done just right. (In fact, I'm a little jealous, because I consider Grits to be one of my signature breakfasts, and now I have to go back and reconsider how I make my own.) My dining companion had the SF omelette and the potatoes that came with it were unlike any breakfast potatoes I've encountered. (Another learning experience in store for me on this. How do they do that?!) We had the food delivered this time. (A provocative endeavor when it comes to breakfast.) The food arrived only slightly less stunning than it would have been at the table. We can hardly wait to visit the place in person. Arrive hungry and take someone you like with you. They will thank you, and you can thank me! :-) read more

Pancake Boy - This looks even more wonderful at their table. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

For those who follow my FB "What's for" posts, you know I love to make breakfast. I generally feel that I can make a better breakfast than any dining out choice. Pancake Boy is the exception. This is the best breakfast ever. The Lemon Soufflé Pancakes are incredible and hard to duplicate. The Salmon Eggs Benedict are perfectly executed. Only open 9am-2pm, this restaurant should be in everyone's "to do" list. @pancakeboysf read more

The Banana Mascarpone Soufflé pancake we had at Pankake Boy was so delicious, we ordered it twice! And the Smoked Salmon Tartine was light and big in portion. The fluffy egg whites in the middle adds a fluffy texture in your mouth. Do expect a slow service on the weekend tho! read more

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I'm not someone who typically goes for brunch food, but I was very impressed by the food here. Definitely get pancakes to share with the group! The home fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and so creamy soft on the inside... might be my favorite part of the meal. read more

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The food was ok here but my absolute favorite is their pistachio latte! I've come back just to order that drink.

Came by at 9am on a Sunday expecting a huge wait, but we just missed it! We were seated right away. Pancakes were delicious and not too sweet. Had the banana marscapone and the lemon ricotta, both amazing. I love that their parklet has dividers between tables, super helpful with a puppy in tow. read more

Pancake Boy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Oh my goodness, we REALLY loved this place! We are loving the food in this area because it is SOOO much better than a lot of the other food spots we've tried in sf. I ordered the corned beef hash after reading reviews. I'm sure glad I did! The potato wedges are quite tasty and will not disappoint. We loved how the potatoes were crunchy. The corned beef was so good. I really like it when the corned beef seems fresh vs. out of the can. It came with a creamy dill sauce on top which gave it extra flavor. My meal was quite filling. My boyfriend ordered the chorizo tater tots. We loved eating these too! Again, very crispy and had a lot of flavor...a little spice, just amazing (especially when you are hungover)! Overall great place to eat breakfast! We were lucky and only waited around 10 minutes (around 11 am on a Saturday). As we were leaving, there seemed to be a line forming. Great spot, great food! Hopefully we will come back very soon and try all of their other yummy plates! read more

Pancake Boy - Corned beef - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great food and great service. Stopped in here for brunch today and was pleasantly surprised. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Tried the Lobster Scramble and the Crab+Shrimp Benedict and both were delicious. Portions seemed really generous to me. Lots of lobster and the proportions of everything were great. Will definitely go again. read more

Pancake Boy - Lobster Scramble and Crab+Shrimp Benedict. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hands down, one of the best pancakes and home fries we have had! The place feels like a diner but has a menu that's well designed and has trendy notes. We loved the soufflé pancakes: airy, eggy, jiggly on the plate, melts in the mouth right away. Candied walnuts aren't thick sugar coated, crunchy and fresh. I was worried about the sweetness, as there's dust sugar and syrup; however, this dish isn't sweet at all. Don't get scared away! We also loved the savory dish: smoked salmon tartine. I've never thought that any home fries can be so tasty: not greasy, crispy skin, and the good texture from the right kind and fresh potato. We will be going back frequently! read more

Pancake Boy - Smoked Salmon Tartine, Banana Mascarpone Souffle Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

I work nearby so i came here for a quick lunch. I ordered avocado toast and aide of papas. The potatoes were pretty good. The avo toast was ridiculous.. the bread was jot amazing but most importantly there was barely avocado .. it was smashed in a THIN layer on the bread and didn't even cover the bread. Just enough to say there was green on there and therefore that there was avo. When you pay something like $15 + tax for an avo toast and you see more pickled onions than avo it's disappointing. The wait was also really long.. especially for a to go order on avo toast. Unfortunately also, though they are newly reopened, they do not do discounts for people that work on Noe. Also lost some points with me there because what is 10% off of $20? A dollar.. its jus a gesture.. so if you want to lure people in and those that work in the neighborhood little geaures go a long way. Clearly bad business move. read more

Pancake Boy - "Abo toast" - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great breakfast in Noe Valley. Their menu is diverse, but I had the veggie omelette, which was delicious. Eggs were cooked perfectly and the veggies were too. Service was quick and friendly. The home fries were spot on as well. They have plenty of outdoor seating for those who are covid cautious or just like the ambiance. read more

It very small inside but u definitely under estimated this place. It was so delicious and good priced. The portions are large. We came during a busy time but eventually got seated. It cleared out and it was way less loud. I would recommend sitting outside . The staff is friendly. The only reason they lost one star because they forgot about my sons food And we were all done eating by the time his plate came. They even tried clear our table because fast paced but we were still missing a plate. The food was very tasteful. I order chilaquiles Verde with side of shredded pork it was perfectly spicy . I loved it . I would recommend this places . Get here early. read more

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A great spot in Noe Valley! Going to Pancake Boy made me want to explore this area of SF even more. Food - Lemon soufflé pancake: Soooo fluffy and creamy. - corned beef hash: Delicious! Comes with the option of potatoes or salad as a side. Also comes with salsa verde which was fitting when eating this on St. Patrick's Day. - Ube latte: get this!!!! such a great drink. Tip - If you're treating the pancake (or any other sweet item on the menu) like dessert, ask for the server to bring it out when you're close to finishing your main meal. My friend and I ended up eating it cold and while it was still good, we just knew it would be better right out of the kitchen. read more

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Very sad to report that this place is no longer as good as it used to be! They changed the entree side so you no longer get their infamous hash browns included with your entree. I'll give this place 3.5 stars because of the change! The food doesn't taste as good as it used to either. I would have to consider coming back to try their other items but I'll no longer order the smoked salmon on top of the omelet dish anymore! Still a solid brunch place but sad to see these changes! read more

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We found Pancake Boy on a listing on Top 20 best brunches in SF! Let's say they should be in the Top 5! This place is amazing so amazing that we went back to back to eat there! This place should be your first stop when arriving in SF! All the pictures I have added to this review is a must try!! read more

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This spot tends to be busy on weekends, but seating is quick. You can choose to sit indoors or outside, where they have heaters. The service is fast, and everything on the menu is delicious. I highly recommend the SF Omelette and the Tex-Mex Scramble. And if you love French toast, their PB's French Toast definitely ranks in my top five! read more

I've been here a handful of times and have always had a great experience, there can be a long wait at times but that saying goes for all half-decent places in sf. I was disappointed to learn during my most recent visit that they no longer serve their awesome hashbrowns as a side anymore!! that was a huge deal here (and honestly one of the main reasons I came here) :(((((((((( SAD FACE I got the crab cake benedict and it was pretty good but just not the same without the hashbrowns.. I believe they also raised prices a bit. read more

I think this place is great - excellent food, excellent service. But I got there half an hour before closing and they were literally cleaning around me, like mopping the floors at the table on either side of me, kitchen staff throwing canisters around, waitstaff yelling across the restaurant. And trust me, they were ready to go at closing time. I'm surprised they didn't hand me a rag at any point. Pro tip? Get there early. read more