Food: I had an outstanding, buttery clam chowder and a refreshing watermelon and beet salad…read more Service: everyone from the host to the servers and busser were friendly and attentive Ambiance: the retro look and feel of the diner was welcoming and nostalgic

I stopped by Mel's Diner and ordered the corned beef hash with a freshly squeezed orange juice. The…read morecorned beef hash was okay, but honestly, it's not one of my favorites. The orange juice, however, was amazing definitely fresh and one of the highlights of the meal. The service was good. The staff was friendly and consistently checking in, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, what really turned me off was what I witnessed regarding food handling. I saw staff members come back from bussing tables and go straight to handling bread and putting it into the toaster without washing their hands or putting on gloves. Watching someone go from handling dirty dishes to preparing food without washing their hands was extremely unsanitary and honestly disgusting. That completely changed my impression of the restaurant. The price was also outrageous for what I received. My corned beef hash, orange juice, and a $6.50 tip came out to around $43 for one person. I just don't feel the food and overall experience were worth that price. The good: great freshly squeezed orange juice and attentive service. The bad: questionable food handling practices and very high prices. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

Stopped in after a long day in the city and this place delivered. The Christmas lights give it a…read morecool old-school vibe, but the real win was how fast everything came out--we barely had time to settle in before the food hit the table. The meal was hot, fresh, and exactly what you want from a solid 24-hour diner. Service stayed on point, the atmosphere was laid-back, and the whole place had plenty of character. Good food, quick service, no nonsense. Definitely worth the stop

Best late-night food spot after the clubs in the Castro! If you're hungry after a night out, Orphan…read moreAndy's is always a solid choice. They're open 24 hours Thursday through Sunday. I've been here a few times after going out, and the food always hits the spot. It's classic diner comfort food with generous portions, and the wait usually isn't too bad, even during late-night rushes. If you're looking for a reliable place to end your night with good food, this is it.

Haven't came to Mel's Drive-In for a long time. It still has a nostalgic old school diner feeling…read more It was so cool to see a diner that still has jukebox on the table. The servers were friendly and quick to seat us. We were given our menus and some water. We were given ample amount of time to order our food. We certainly didn't feel rushed at all. Food came out quick, fresh, and delicious. It really hits the spot when you are craving diner foods. Definitely do come and give this place a try. Support your local please.

America turns 250 years old this 4th of July which is this week. The party people will be…read morecelebrating Americas birthday but also 250 years of San Francisco. Wandering around San Francisco you will see what the new America has built which is prosperity as a country of immigrants from all around the world. One thing I enjoy is diversity but also unity among fellow Americans. There is a love and dislike relationship among Americans towards the United States. It is like bad mouthing and a dislike towards a family member or a lover at times when in the end they will still reunite and still have love for one another. Nothing shows the United States uniting with others like the World Cup soccer. The world shows its appreciation towards American food. Nothing is more American in the world as Burger and fries. There is a place which been serving the American classics like cheese burger and fries in SF for almost 80 years along with milkshakes and it's called Mel's Drive-In. Walking on Geary Boulevard in San Francisco I saw a rare site these days . I saw a big United States flag waving in the sky and the sun shining on it in front of a restaurant. Then I saw over ten American flags in front of the restaurant. It seemed like I went back in time. Inside it's an old school diner with jukeboxes and pictures of George Lucas directing the movie American Graffiti. Mel's Drive-In started 80 years on South Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco. I was in the mood for an American meal and I got Mel's Burger with fries . The burger was tasty and a bit cheesy and the fries were not too salty like some in SF. I got the butterscotch milkshake and it was tasty with a cherry on top. A great place to get a taste of Americana. San Francisco is the city In was born and still "dwell" a place for protest you can hear the screams and see those who "yell " but it's the freedom of speech from the Golden Bridge to the "Freedom Bell" like you have the freedom you get a cheeseburger and a milkshake with the cherry on top at a drive -in named "Mel" Nothing is more American than a milkshake , cheeseburger, and "fries"while watching the flag wave on Geary Boulevard in the sun in clear blue "skies" some in this country who are proud are looked upon as "Americanize"but I look at each other with the lens of unity and freedom with my own "American eyes "

Very nice experience, I went yesterday and I tried the pastry pop up and the brunch, everything was…read moreamazing, it was our first time and we definitely have to come back for dine !

The Sunset strip of San Francisco is a long area of San Francisco which is split into two . There…read moreis the Outer Sunset which reaches the salty waters of the beach in SF. Then there is the Inner Sunset which is around the heart of Golden Gate Park. In the Inner Sunset on 9th Avenue has a diverse amount of good restaurants. On 9th Avenue in the Inner Sunset there is a French Bistro founded by two former workers at a Michelin star in France and it is called Caché. On a still sunny evening on 9th Avenue of the Inner Sunset in SF I landed at Caché. I usually grab a duck confit ( duck legs) when I am at a French restaurant but they were serving some Duck Breast with a sweet apple creamy Polenta Shallot Red Wine Sauce. The duck was so tender it felt I was having the duck version of filet mignon. I then had their Duroc Pork Tenderloin ( not the Tenderloin District in SF) which was tender and it feels like it fell off the bone. It was saucy and had good flavor. My favorite of all was the Seabream Sashimi with Virgin sauce. It was tender and tasty and melted in my mouth. I washed it down with glasses of red French Grenache. A good place to enjoy French food this Summer or this Fall in the Sunset Strip of San Francisco. Come to a place to"dine"with "wine"in SF in the Inner Sunset at "avenue nine" on a good day in the Sunset Strip of San Francisco you will see the sun "shine" Caché is the place where French flavors "enhance"go to Cache if you have a "chance"because it makes your palate do the tango "dance "with the modern flavors of "France"

We came here yesterday for brunch. It took us awhile to find a parking. San Bruno Ave was very…read morebusy, like a small Chinatown area. So be prepared to make a few rounds around the residential area to find parking. Glad we were here early as I heard that the line is usually long. A lady greeted us at the restaurant, very friendly and seated us right away. Cute small restaurant. Love the old photos of SF in the olden days . We ordered the San Bruno florentine Benedict and Western omelette. Before you order, know that the portions are huge! All the Benedict's comes with 3 poached eggs on an English muffin with hash brown or tater tots with your choice of stuffings. It was very rich, heavy breakfast and delicious! The mushroom and spinach with the sausage was savory. I love how the egg yolks just falls apart everywhere when you cut it in the middle. The hollandaise sauce was just the right amount. It was very filling. The omelette was like a calzone. They stuffed that omelette with so much filling that my hubby was loving it!!! He said it was full of flavors and all the stuffings were soo delicious he could not stop eating. Halfway to his omelette you can tell he was full but he was a trooper and almost finished everything. lol. Anyway, we left the restaurant overly stuffed but happy!!! We should have stopped eating when our tummy told us to stop, but it was delicious and fresh so we kept digging in. That was a mistake, lol. This place by far is one of the best breakfast place I've been to. Come hungry. Will be back!

very calm place and good food! I go here kinda often and you get seated pretty quickly…read more The food is good but idk maybe I go here TOOO often it's like underwhelming but if ur HANGRY and u NEED to eat like anything here is good coz the portions r lowkey big lol I always have to get a Togo box The big scramble was good imo there's too much cheese but yk some ppl like that The buttermilk fried chicken I DID NOTEXPECT THE CHICKEN TO LOOK LIKE THAT!!! Like I was thinking some fat greasy fried chicken sandwich like smth from Popeyes but no it's like a healthier fried chicken and overall it was dry ngl like it's good with more sauce like ketchup. The fries were too crispy and don't jump me yet I love crispy fries but like this is TOO crunchy. The sandwich is rlly messy to eat too I usually get the waffle special and it's so good lol the waffles are soft and warm and the fruit is fresh.

A staple American diner on Lombard Street in the Marina District of SF! An iconic tourist spot for…read moretourists visiting Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts. I noticed people walking in from the nearby bars. Open late night!!! Check it out when in SF!

Ahh bummer they have closed! No wonder those Almond Slivers…read moreon my sundae were stale. Going out of business stale. Well the ambience is empty- just a parking lot. No more service. Farewell to all the good times!

Killing some time before dinner, stopped in for Happy hour at this supposedly legendary place…read more From ths outside, it didnt look like much, in fact it had Dive written all over it. I was pleasantly suprised walking in, as I was greeted with a Warm, cozy rusticly decorated place full of charm . Immediately through the door to the right was a hof-brau manned by a gentleman ready to serve up whatever culinary delight you wanted to try. The place was peppered with tables, occupied by what appeared to be a heavy presence of regulars. Took a spot at the bar, and ordered a beer and a shot while my sister got a manhatten. Prices for happy hour were well within reason and the pour for the bourbon was quite generous. The barkeep was gregarious and engaging . I want to go back for sure and try the hof-brau. It gave me a similar vibe like the old sams in sacramento.

A San Francisco classic!…read more Had the pleasure to be in the neighborhood looking for a bite, and got quick nods of agreement when I suggested we hit Tommy's Joynt! I've been coming here for over 30 years, but I know this place has probably been there for at least that long before I made my way through its doors! We all ordered slim plates, which is a nice option, as the provide lighter meals for a lower price. For $14.50 I got Prime Rib (I think they call it round steak), mashed potatoes, a salad, a roll, and a side of beans. They offer a wide range of other options, including rotating nighttly specials. The guys at the counter are awesome, and are eager to serve you up a tasty plate, just how you want it! Everything is perfectly serviceable. Drinks are available on the other side of the room, and they have a great selection of beer and liquor (and I expect wines as well). I had a Ukrainian beer with my steak, and it hit the spot! Service at the bar is also quite good. I didn't have an Irish Coffee, since they didn't have fresh coffee made and we were in a bit of a time crunch, but I recall those being a treat as well. Huge helpings of tasty food at a reasonable price, and service with a smile makes this a heartwarming bit of San Francisco's classic dining. Give them a try for food, or just come in and have a drink - folks around here seem to be friendlier than most - maybe it's just getting good food at a great price!

The Mission District is home to some legacy businesses. You will see devoted patrons going to their…read morefavorite stores , bars, and restaurants over the years and they still are standing. In San Francisco alone there are a few places which been around for over 100 of years. There is a place which has been a Mission District neighborhood staple for over 100 years . It's a great place to cool out on a sunny day. They serve one of the best pancakes in San Francisco and is located on 24th streets. Its namesake is San Francisco is English and it's called St. Francis Fountain. On the last few days left of a Spring 2026 stroll I landed in St. Francis Fountain. Inside you will feel the nostalgia as you will see tables and booths and also an ice cream bar which serves ice cream sundaes with a cherry on top and classic milkshakes. I got the vanilla milkshake and it was tasty and a bit sweet. I then had to try the buttermilk pancakes. It was savory and buttery and the syrup made all delicious. This store also has some nostalgia selling trading cards like the garbage pail kids in SF. Overall a good vintage classic soda fountain in SF. Come here once you are "awake"where they "make" a delicious buttermilk "pancake"and you can wash it down with a strawberry or vanilla "milkshake" Come get the pancake after it's made with a delicious "batter"and get a breakfast or lunch "platter "and enjoy a good yap another words a good "chatter "at a place in SF where for over 100 years the Mission neighborhood still "gather"

St Francis Fountain is a legacy business, the oldest on 24th street, and there's a reason why…read morethey've been around serving up some of the best diner food in SF since 1918!!! I stopped by for breakfast early on Saturday. There's the main restaurant with tables and bar seating, and they have the restaurant space next door with even more tables. Apparently at peak brunch time, the whole space is packed even the outdoor seating. The whole time our service was fantastic, it wasn't super busy so they were also able to give us a little history about Saint Francis fountain and the building. The space has that classic diner decor, fresh pothos cuttings at every table, I felt the good energy. The coffee was good, no frills diner coffee. We ordered the chef's mess side of banana bread (the warm it up straight on the grill), biscuits and gravy with poached eggs, and the sourdough French toast with banana walnut topping. Was this too much food for two people? Of course. When you look at this incredible menu, good luck choosing only 1 thing! The food came out hot and very big portions. The biscuits and gravy were perfect. The gravy was creamy with nice size chunks of sausages, cooked so well, sausage wasn't overcooked. The biscuits were so soft, buttery. The home style spuds were seasoned really well, paired really well with my eggs and biscuits and gravy. I was so happy. The sourdough French toast was so good. The fresh banana topping with walnut and a little butter in one bite, wow!! It was also done so well, sourdough wasn't mushy at all. My partner enjoyed their chef's mess. It was seasoned well, cooked well, and the mushrooms in it were great! Overall, this is a very memorable breakfast for me. I can't wait to go back to try more on the menu. They had so many good options in the quality of food was fantastic. I think this is generally one of my favorite spots in the city for a classic diner breakfast.

This place is AMAZING. The kindest staff I've ever experienced. please go and experience the burger…read morescene.

Got a double cheese burger with bacon. Like other people said, it wasn't fancy but that's not a bad…read morething. I've had bad "plain" burgers before, so I'm glad this wasn't that. The burger was big and overall it tasted good. Patties were medium rare, which I didn't ask for, but I'm not complaining :). Though I wouldn't get bacon again because I was expecting a thicker cut for $3.50. Chef was nice and the food came out pretty quick too. Would go again.

Food is EXCELLENT. Staff is very friendly, welcoming, and appreciative. Ambiance is what you would…read moreexpect of a tight (stool seating along countertop) and often crowded diner. It can be very busy at times as it is (1) very popular with regulars, and (2) no longer a secret 'hidden gem'. The outdoor sidewalk (parklet) seating helps accommodate customers on their busy days. I've eaten here countless times, and I always leave VERY satisfied.

Well, it's been over 18 years since my first and last review of Art's Cafe. I'm sure I've changed…read moremore than this longstanding diner has. No, I haven't had cosmetic surgery, but thank you for asking. I've just been trying to eat with a little more discrimination in both my palate and my diet, but sometimes I like to indulge myself with a few extra calories my body is more than willing to accept begrudgingly. Quite reassuring to see the set-up never changes here. It's still the same 14-stool counter in the same hallway-size space. I came in on a weekday about a half-hour before closing. There was only one customer at the far end of the counter and now me. After 30 years, the original owners retired during the pandemic, and the current owners had taken the reins without skipping a beat. They're still serving the same combination of classic American diner fare and traditional Korean staples. Previously, my penchant for greasy spoons left me in a state of American isolationism. For example, a while ago, I had the $16.55 Tuna Melt on toasted sourdough with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and cheese. It truly hit the spot with a pile of krinkle fries thrown in for good measure (Photo 9). This time for the first time, I went fusion and finally ordered their signature $17.75 Hash Brown Sandwich with Dakgogi (Chicken).and Shredded Cheddar Cheese. It was a satisfying exercise in gluttony, for sure, with two eggs sunnyside-up and sourdough toast (Photo 10). I thought I wouldn't finish it. I thought wrong. Besides, it was a treat watching Young (the wife) cook it in front of me on the sizzling grill. FOOD - 4 stars...hash brown or not to hash brown, that is the question AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...dependably dependable diner SERVICE - 4.5 stars...mighty quick and friendly TOTAL - 4 stars...still the same greasy spoon from days of yore RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/kZkvjG0MAn