We've come to Pine Crest Diner numerous times over the last few years and it has just gone down hill. After waiting for 45 minutes after we ordered, the owner could not be anymore rude, and our hashbrowns were soggy and the omelet was just watery. We couldn't even eat the mess they put in front of us and left. read more

The service was slow and the food was okay. Nothing spectacular. Prices of food is decent. read more

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Tried to get seated. It was just a pile of people in the front door. No one was being helped or knew what was going on. One employee was coming up to the front , basically ignored everyone, I don't think he spoke English but didn't try to help or grab someone else. Had to leave for another diner. read more

We visited Pinecrest Diner after the theater. Great home style cooking! Old time diner setting with great servers! read more

Great diner food. Fast and friendly service. They have people waiting outside but they keep up with the orders. If your waiting it's because people are relaxing and talking story even if they are done eating. They are 24/7 near downtown read more

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If you could have seen how hard "Anna Banana" hustled tonight, any patron should be beyond impressed. One server. Full diner. Impecable hustle. I've never seen anyone work this fast, diligently, while still being attentive and caring. Whoever owns this joint should recognize how hard of a worker she is. Beyond insane how awful the cards she was dealt tonight and how she kicked ass... SHE'S A ROCK STAR. I manage luxury hotel restaurants and I can't even imagine if I had a hotel full of workers like her... my life would be way easier. KEEP KICKIN BUTT ANNA BANANA!! read more

During our first night in SF, we went to check into Hotel Epik and decided we wanted to have a last meal before heading to bed. We looked up 24 hr food since it was after midnight and thought this place would be a perfect fit. If this scenario sounds like your current situation, don't follow what we did, which was walk from Hotel Epik to this restaurant... 15 min doesn't sound too bad right? WRONG. Maybe it's because I'm not from here, but the walk from our hotel to this place was super unpleasant...trash and bums everywhere, people yelling and threatening us..they could tell us two girls weren't locals. TAKE A CAR, UBER OR TAXI if you aren't comfortable in these situations. But literally when you turn the corner to this restaurant, the vibe went back to relaxed and safe it was surprising Now on to the good stuff. The food! I really enjoyed my pesto chicken sandwich with fries and my friend's mac and cheese was really delicious. Her mac n cheese came with shredded cheese that eventually melted so perfectly. I recommend both meals The place itself was pretty packed during around 1am... mostly people who looked like they just came back from drinking. No wait this time though The service was just okay. We were in a booth in the corner by the entrance and we felt like the server forgot about us. Either because they were busy or we were kinda tucked away from his view... or a combination of both. Even the table next to us had the same service, asking us how long it took us to get the guy to talk to us. When the server did come around, he was really friendly Took a taxi back home because we felt like our lives were worth a $5 ride at 2-3am read more

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Awesome spot for breakfast! We went twice during our stay in SF. They even recognized us returning which was nice! Friendliest service. They are on top of coffee refills. Food is cooked great. It is your typical breakfast spot but food is done right. We went back for the service, price and food. The place was jamming both Saturday and Sunday. Several servers took care of us both days and there was not a thing to complain about. Happy after our first meal so we decided to go back the next morning and they didn't disappoint. Would recommend this place for a nice standard breakfast to start your day in the city. They don't have "fancy" items... but the food is cooked right and the staff is exceptional. That is worth it to me! read more

Love this diner!! Freshly made food, right in front of you if you sit at the counter , which I recommend. This place seems to be where the locals eat breakfast in downtown SF. Short walk from anywhere near Market Street, we actually walked from Stockton and Pine street. There was a small line waiting to get in on a Thursday morning but we didn't wait for more than 2 minutes before a spot at the counter opened up. The service is excellent! They will take your order and serve your drinks fast. Nothing fancy about the food--all the diner breakfast standards but it is so delicious! Best bacon, scrambled eggs, hash browns and toast! Perfect way to start off a day of city walking and sightseeing. read more

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Iconic SF diner & down the block from our hotel...sweet! The atmosphere is so old-times with much loved booths, our favorite! Their hash browns are simply perfection, crisp on outside and tender shreds on the inside. The Pinterest burger with cheese, their yummy sauce & grilled onions was fantastic, served on a soft bun. Perfect. Even the coleslaw it was served with (chosen over fries) was crisp and refreshing with the burger. Love a real diner and this one hits all marks. Highly recommend! read more

Today is my last day in SF, my husband and I have been going here all these past nights and we loved it! The server at night she was so attentive and very friendly, it was busy but overall the service was good and quick, she recommended us a chicken piccata and wow it was delicious! We are definitely going back tonight and hope to see her! If you are in SF, go check this place out. read more

Very large awning says open 24 hours 7 days a week. I walked in and was told in a rather shitty way to read the little sign on the door that says your closed at 10:30 pm. Ive eaten shit food here before because it was all that was open. Now they give you shit for walking in when they advertise they are open. read more

I don't like leaving negative reviews...but...just came home and still very upset about my experience, so decided to jot down a little note to myself here... I ordered through online app for pick-up. When I got there, I stood where it says "Please wait to be seated" hoping someone will notice me standing there. Quite noisy and far from cashier / counter area where all the workers were standing. One lady far in the cashier / counter area saw me and shouted "Anywhere you wanna sit!!". I tried to yell as loud as I could and said "I'm here for online pick up!!". Her response: "Can't hear you!". She finally decided to come over to where I was standing...so I said "I'm here for online pick up...". She said "Still can't hear you". I said, for the 3rd time, "I'm here for the online pick up". I said my name, spelled it out for her, and waited. She went back to the counter area and shouted again "What's the name again!?!?". Didn't wanna shout or yell or being told she can't hear me, so I decided to walk over there and told her my name again, and even spelled it out AGAIN. "Oh it's not ready. They said it's not ready". Another person at the counter said "maybe the one over there...". So the lady go, "wait, so this is for Jose?". I said no, and spelled out the name AGAIN. "So it's Jose". No it's not. That's not how it's spelled out on the order AT ALL. I told her no it's not how you pronounce the name (It's far from J-O-S-E), she said "oh whatever" and gave me the food. I prepaid the order with about 30% tip. I so wish I could take the tip back. In this pandemic situation, I'm sure tons of people are picking up the foods rather than eating there - so I'm surprised the pick-up process had to be this much chaotic, embarrassing, and downright insulting. read more

Decent quality for the prices due to the location and hours. Half order or french brioche toast ($7.95) and wings ($10.95). French brioche toast had enough syrup and butter which is my pet peeves at other places when that runs out. Here, the condiments were generously given which is a plus. Definitely would come back even though the diner attracts a lot of tourists. read more

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Small place but they all are in that area. Quick, friendly service and great food to start the day.

We ate at this restaurant because of it's close proximity to Union Square where we were staying. I ordered the French Toast with Scrambled Eggs and Hash Browns. The food was delicious and amazing. One note about the hash browns is that for a side there is enough for at least 2 people. Our server was very good and helpful. For a diner in San Francisco, it was nice inside and very comfortable. I would recommend this restaurant for anyone staying in the Union Square area. read more

Salad was good. I ordered to go and it was ready quick. Waitress was not the nicest nor very accommodating. Restaurant is small and the breakfast wait looked like it could be long. But the location is great and the menu has lots of options read more

Diners are hard to come by especially if they're 24/7, so this place is a great backup when coming to SF and you're hunkering for something when everywhere else is closed. I like what another reviewer put about giving them kudos for having a variety of food as a consistent offering 24/7. Also agree with that review they it's a bit pricey for what it is. This is also a great option if you have everyone in your crew crecí my different things and you're not planning on going yo a food court at the local mall. As a group we got everything from sundae, green salad, sundae to mozzarella sticks. Just recommend to owners to organize tables better across staff. Life can be tough - if you're able to offer a smile or two that would really help to brighten the place. read more

I've walked by this place a million times and not once did I think about dining here but this past Saturday, I let Gavin call the shots. Usually my trip to San Francisco consist of doing things that I want to do or hit up a bunch of bakeries and eateries but it wasn't the case this time. Gavin wanted pancakes so we waited about 15 minutes. This place was super packed and we were lucky we didn't have to wait longer than that. I skimmed the menu and noticed they didn't have a kid's menu so I ordered catering to him w/o the extra cost. I would have ordered 2 entrees but saving money and calories seem to be my focus lately so I got the Pinecrest Special which comes w/ 2 pancakes (I added chocolate chips), 2 bacon, 2 sausages, and 2 eggs. We didn't have to wait long for our food to be out. I ate fast because I saw the line at the door grow. I couldn't exactly rush Gavin to eat but he ate as fast as he could based on my nudging. He ate about 35% and I ate the rest. The pancakes were fluffy, the eggs were overly cooked though but the bacon and sausages were fine. I left a good amount for the tip because of their hustle. I saw their hash browns and have decided I need that next time. read more

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Server Cristina is an exceptional employee...You can tell that she wants to be doing. what she's doing...I was there tonite July 26, 2023 around 8:00 at peak time...I came there to order a takeout order....There was a line of 20 people whom the staff was moving as quickly as possible. I thought I was doomed to waiting online for 30 minutes...Not...I approached the young man working the door, explained that I only wanted to place, pay for and later pick up an order...He let me in which is where I was directed to Christina...She was heavily in the weeds, but she took the time to look at me in the face, say "hi" and explain the menu....I placed the. order, went outside for a walk and returned to find my order ready.....Great old school place... read more

Not bad except for the homeless outside. The food isn't salty in fact it's on the bland side however that means you can adjust to your taste buds. But the area is inundated with homeless people and they get upset if you show more attention to another homeless. For example, a homeless guy opened the door for us to enter the diner. As we left, we were approached by a female homeless asking us to buy food for her, she said she doesn't want money but just food. My friend didn't agree but simply talked to her a bit longer than the guy that held the door. The homeless guy that held the door immediately came over agitated and demanded that my friend buy him food too if he was going to buy the female homeless food. Then out of nowhere another homeless guy stormed across the street and demanded that he get his cut for some food. Before I knew some other homeless people were waddling their way towards us. Luckily we didn't park far and immediately drove away. read more

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Affordable, casual diner in SF Food: I got the turkey omelette with eggwhites and it was great! Portions are pretty big for the price. They have a huge selection of food Ambience: Casual diner vibes! You can see the chefs making the food near the counter. Service: Service is quick! Food comes out in less than 10minutes usually read more

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Breakfast was on point. The sausage gravy was packed with flavor and the omelet I ordered was stuffed with all the fixings and cooked to perfection, can't wait to go back read more

Some of my favourite's For breakfast , the vegetarian or Greek omelette. Although my friends love the thick bacon slices with their breakfasts. For lunch, the spinach salad, or the portobello mushroom sandwich. If you crave meat the burgers are made with high quality Neiman Ranch meat. For dinner I love the Mediterranean plate. But My friend raved about her steak dinner. There is a good wine and beer selection. For a meal in San Francisco this is a bargain. I wish they had a Pinecrest Diner in Truckee. read more

A real California diner! I was surprised to find that in the middle of the city. No frills, no gimmicks, nothing trendy. Dude on the grill was fire! Im diabetic, and I almost never order or eat hash brows because they are rarely worth the carbs, but I ate every bite of these. The omelette wasn't pretty and was a cross between a frittata and a scramble, but cooked well and very tasty. In fairness that was part my fault because it was loaded with so much it would have been hard to make it a traditional folded omelette. I even drank the coffee black, because it rounded out the ambience and truthfully was pretty good. Servers were kind and attentive and kept my coffee warm. If you're near union square you got to go! 24hrs is cool too. read more

Homely feeling. Coffee refills. Large portions. Well buttered toasts. Good sourdough bread. Very professional & nicely arranged. I had a very nice breakfast experience. read more

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An excellent basic comfort food diner that is all a diner should be. Slowing building back post-pandemic to their traditional 24/7 hours. Whenever I am in SF, this is my first stop for everything from early breakfast to late dinner. read more

I came here in June with a friend a few months ago because it was close to our hotel and also had good reviews. The place was clean and definitely had the look of a diner with booths and round seats for sitting at the counter. My friend and I chose a booth and we got seated right away. Although it was dinner time there were only a couple other customers inside. My friend and I attributed this to the fact that there are a lot of restaurants located in this area, and indeed some more seats started filling in as the evening progressed. The waiter was really nice and did attend to our table, but he didn't check on us much, which surprised me because there weren't that many people in there. We had to flag him down a couple of times for basic things like water. The reason for the two stars is because of the rather poor quality of the food. The waiter said the shrimp on the shrimp salad was boiled but, but he failed to mention that it was also refrigerated and served cold. My friend ordered the shrimp salad and was disappointed. She didn't finish half of her plate. My Cobb salad had a few chunks of cheese that I didn't notice until I was almost done with it. Since I have a dairy allergy (casein, not lactose intolerant), I was really disappointed to find the cheese and to realize that I may have eaten something that I shouldn't have. I understand that everyone makes mistakes and that if I eat out I have to deal with cross contamination from time to time, but it is always a downer when it happens. My friend and I plan to visit this area again, but we won't be back to this diner. read more

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Great diner food! The chicken piccata was very good! This is twice I've had their soup of the day. Some of the best homemade soup I've had in a long time. The chef knows how to cook steak medium well rare. This is a new favorite spot when we stay at Union Square! read more

This is the joint you want to hit after a night of partying or when you want something quick. The food is what you would expect from a diner: it could be a hit or miss. The portions are pretty large and the service (at least the two days I went) was excellent. There is a good mix of tourists and locals. The location itself is a good place for people watching and cheat meals. Try the pancakes. They are delish. read more

My son and I went to Pinecrest Diner and had an amazing time! Great food and even better service! Ask for Anna Banana! She's amazing!

I have eaten many foods before. I'm a professional at staying alive. But when it is 4:13am and I call a diner because my missus woke up hungry, I don't expect to hear a cheerful and welcoming voice tell me immediately "open 24 hours." It turns out that was Anna. What was even more incredible was that I went to the diner at 4:22am and ordered food from Anna! And she was charming and cool and honestly the best. She even gave me a refill on my Diet Coke to go. This world needs more Anna's, but unfortunately I suspect she is one of a kind. A+ read more

it really sucks what i'm ab to say. but i look at reviews for help so hopefully this finds someone in need of help i gave it 2 stars because the lady who wanted to help us was really sweet. i as a grave yard shift but still i sat down the good smelt good everything looked good so sat there as i was sitting there i saw a cockroach on the seat the booth was when you walk in it was the 3rd & 4th table next to the window there was a covk roach in the seat going back and forth i lost my appetite after that which really sucks bc it was a pretty cool nice place but that's disgusting read more

I have eaten here many times over 20+ years and my latest visit is likely my last. The prices have gotten too high, just like the rest of SFO, and the surrounding area has gotten too sketchy. read more

Adorbz! This place looks like I'd imagine it to have looked many years ago. A bustling diner in the heart of Sanfran. Well not only did we love this diner, but the food was great as well. Coffee was delicious to start, then my spinach and feta omelette was amazing. Perfect actually. The hash browns were just how I like them. The toast was perfectly toasted. The breakfast was just what I wanted. The service was excellent too. The line up outside the door as we were leaving said it all. People love this place and so do we. read more

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Food is amazing and service is friendly. It's the classic city diner but the food is top notch

It was decent; nothing spectacular; service was good; chicken for the chicken and waffles was big and breaded good read more

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Annie recommended the chili burger and it was amazing!! Great service and great food!

The food was tremendous, our server Anna was like a best friend, and the atmosphere was stylish yet old school like a classic dinner! read more

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Food was amazing and the staff are so friendly and polite. Would definitely come here again and again. We ate there twice whilst in San Francisco and will be going there again on the future. Thank you so much guys read more