We were staying across the street at Hotel G and got hungry, so we thought we would give Pinecrest a chance. Simple no-frills diner that was packed (always a good sign). The service was fast and the portions were generous. The food was really good, and surprisingly the onion rings were great the next day. Good place to stop for a simple meal anytime of day. read more

Pinecrest Diner - Club sandwich with fries - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food is good for late night dinning. This diner is open 24 hrs therefore it does get crowded after 10 pm. The breakfast s probably the best. The ambiance is a 60s diner vibe read more

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Decent 24-hour diner. It gets very crowded so service is slow. They really should hire more servers. Food is ok, but overpriced.

What a cool diner to visit in down in Union Square. It's small, but on the corner, so you can't miss it. The staff were welcoming. The menu has great options to try. On one visit, I had turkey burger with sweet potato fries. The burger was moist and well seasoned. On a second visit, I had the hangover, which was packed with all kinds of goodness. Every layer of this dish was flavorful and savory. The salsa and jalapeño are the perfect touch to give this dish a kick. I definitely recommend trying this place out if you are in the area. read more

Pinecrest Diner - Turkey burger - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Stopped by Pinecrest Diner for a quick lunch with Ray, Dan, and Joanna on the afternoon of Thursday, October 17, 2024. This was my first time at the eatery. Ray picked me up to meet up with Dan and Joanna who waited for us at a booth table. We arrived around 12:15 PM to a pretty packed place. Luckily, we walked from the Hilton Union Square, so didn't need to look for parking. The diner does not have a private lot, so customers are at the mercy of the availability of metered street parking. This venue is located in an area of San Francisco that has gone downhill bigtime, so park at your own risk. The décor is old-school diner with booths and counter seating with a front row view of the cooks slinging diner classics. At the time of our visit, the place appeared fairly clean. Dan ordered a plate from the BREAKFAST menu, Ray had a BURGER or something from the HOT SANDWICHES section, and Joanna went with the SCHWARTZ HOT DOG ($16.70). My lunch consisted of an ICED TEA ($4.95) and TUNA SALAD ($16.95). My salad was not bad and the French fries from Ray and Joanna's plates were nicely golden, crispy, and tasty. The plastic disposable ramekin used for my salad dressing was a bit tacky, though. Service was meh. Definitely not deserving of more than a standard tip since they seemed to be a bit forgetful, and we had to constantly flag down a server for assistance. They were busy, yeah, but they really should be used to the peak time during lunch hours. Heads-up - their sign says that they are "OPEN 24 HOURS;" however, their website specifies that those hours are only for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday of each week. They are open 7am - 11pm on the other nights of the week. Still, those are some good hours. read more

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Great service in a pinch. This place is open 24 hours a day on Fridays and Saturdays. Was wandering around for a place to get food since I usually wake up at around 430am. They have lots of breakfast options - what a comprehensive menu. And Morena, the lovely lady that served me was such a doll. Their prices are seemingly pre-pandemic so it's hard to believe that they're a block away from Union Square. read more

Good service good food highly recommend I've been a few times for breakfast and yall have to try their big moose or mighty moose if you like chicken fried steak gravy and biscuits,I also tried their wings and pasta very good as well nice and crispy wings and pasta was cooked perfectly read more

Pinecrest Diner - Mighty Moose with Country Fried Steak - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place is nice if it's not crowded. The line for a table is difficult to understand since they keep trying to move people so no one blocks the street or doorway. I think it's a people not following instructions thing, though. It sometimes takes a while to be seated. The food is great for a grill and there is a variety of choices. The bathrooms are downstairs and I'm not sure if they are ada accessable since it's not obvious from the seating area. It's great that it's open 24 hours, though. Especially since it's near the theaters. read more

Pinecrest Diner - Small green salad - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good and service was amazing . Great diner! We went to the Curran theatre and stopped in after the show. The staff were very attentive and friendly. Thank you. read more

Pinterest Diner is straight out of the 80s - vinyl booths, huge menu, and no-frills service. It's casual, comfortable, and exactly what one would expect from a classic diner. We stopped in for lunch and went for a combo platter (swapped the mozzarella sticks for fries), a bowl of chili, and the carbonara pasta. Everything came out hot, fresh, and hit the spot. And yes, they've got milkshakes and wine on the menu - a win for both kids and parents! read more

Can't ever go wrong with the Pinecrest diner. Staff friendly food is great. Love having it right down the street from our hotel!!

Huge portions and a quick turnaround make this a great place for a meal that will last you through the day. Friendly staff get the job done

Food was amazing! Best cooked eggs and hash browns ever had! Loved the extra crispy hash browns.

I love old school diners in this place doesn't disappoint. I was seated immediately as it was 9 o'clock on a Friday morning and I ordered two eggs over easy bacon which came with hashbrowns and toast. I got sourdough and drizzled yolk all over the toast. it was busy and I can see why the food was really good. Service was great and the prices were good for San Francisco. Ambience is about what you expect from a diner, normal utilitarian dining. I will be back as it's right across the street from my hostel and I recommend you swing on in and get some old-school type meal at three in the morning. They're open 24 hours a day. read more

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Update: manager replied to my previous comment when I complained about the service I received, it was dismissed And honestly, the manager's reply focusing on the awning instead of my actual experience just confirms that they are the problem! One thing the manager argued about was that the hours were updated on Google. I included a photo of what hours are listed as their operating hours. It's called having integrity - now im not surprised why my service was horrible! read more

Pinecrest Diner - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

Mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, onion rings were perfectly seasoned and delicious. Staff moves fast and cooks are super busy. Inside is old school SF. Outside, panhandlers, gritty sidewalks and the smell of pee. We'll be back ! read more

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Good fried chicken, well seasoned and really crispy. Breast was a tad dry. Honestly best side salad I have had. Burger was ok, ordered medium and came out well done with taste of carbon lingering but at 11:45pm I'm not complaining. Nice service and quaint establishment. Chili has beans just FYI, wanted all beef chili cheese fries but again, not bad read more

Pinecrest Diner - Fried chicken - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

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One of the only places open late in SF! They're open 24 hours from Thursday through Sunday and it's the perfect late night spot for food if you live in the neighborhood. Service is incredible and the food comes out fast. The servers are very kind, generous, and funny! Everything I've had has been good, not mind blowing food, but pretty much exactly what you would expect from a diner. Prices are super reasonable for the portions too. Highly recommend if you're looking for that classic diner vibe!! read more

This is a nice diner, with a good selection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. The seats at the counter are a bit close together and close to the counter, so it could be more comfortable. I got a burger and fries. They were ready quickly. A bonus of sitting at the counter is a good view of the cooks working. The staff were friendly and helpful, but also very busy. read more

Pinecrest Diner - Mushroom and Swiss burger, cheese fries - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

Usually there is a line to get into this diner. Yes, get in that line. I was craving a real breakfast (which they serve all day and night). I ordered the 2 by 2. It was perfection. 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 sausage. Coffee keeps getting refilled until you tell them to stop. Staff are friendly and polite. Service is excellent and fast. Old fashioned diner experience. read more

Pinecrest Diner - Huge portions and delicious food. - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stoped in here for breakfast last weekend before heading to HSB in the park. Had an omelette was pretty good, coffee was strong, it's a classic diner you don't see these much anymore. I would go back, solid place. read more

We came for breakfast after checking out of our hotel across the street, on New Year's Day and it was good! Really just your average diner with nice vibes and quick breakfast foods. We all got the two by two options since it was the cheapest and it was comfortably filling, although the eggs seemed a little small lol. It was pretty packed so service was just a tad slow but staff were friendly and nice! read more

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Pinecrest Diner is about as classic as it gets -- the kind of place where the neon glow and old-school booths make you feel like you've stepped back a few decades. It has that timeless San Francisco diner aesthetic: bustling, slightly cramped, but with plenty of charm. The food is solid and comforting, with generous portions that hit the spot when you're in the mood for diner staples. Service is straightforward and efficient, which matches the vibe. That said, it doesn't come cheap. For what is essentially classic diner fare, the bill ends up higher than you'd expect -- you're definitely paying a premium for the 24-hour atmosphere and central location. Overall, Pinecrest Diner is a great stop if you're after a nostalgic diner experience in the heart of the city. Just be ready to spend more than you would at your average greasy spoon. read more

I've lived in San Francisco since 2009 and have never been to this place; now I understand why! Pretty generic diner menu with very mediocre dishes. And they must go super heavy on the salt since I was quite thirsty for like 4 hours after, even more so than when I down a big bowl of pho. Schwartz Hot Dog w/ Chili: It's a good way to taste their chili with an appropriate pairing. And there is indeed lots of chili! So much so that there's really no way to eat this with your hands, so just skip to a knife and fork. The hot dog is thick, more like a sausage. Not too much bread. Some shredded cheese in the mix. A solid diner choice. Chicken Piccata: Not pounded that thin and the coating was barely there too. Didn't have a strong piccata flavor (lemon, butter, capers). And there was weird salsa-like toppings on top. Strange pairing choice with baked potatoes and steamed veggies. Very overpriced for what it was. Onion Rings: Initially they forgot that I had substituted onions rings for my fries, so they I had to remind them. Not sure if they were rushed or if this is the normal state, but the onion rings were pretty bad. Mushy batter, just out of the frier, not even crispy. read more

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Wow! Delicious! I have eaten at Pinecrest a few times now! It's so good! The service is phenomenal and our smiley and cheerful server Christina was on top of it! She had great service! The food has been consistent and if you go for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a late night grab you won't be sorry! It's a great downtown San Francisco vibe! Great job Pinecrest! P.S. the patty melt burger with feta...it's amazing! read more

I Ordered a biscuit and gravy breakfast it was Excellent! Homemade Sausage gravy over fluffy biscuits,crunchy hashbrows,snuggled next to fluffy scrambled eggs. With buttered Sourdough bread absolutely 10 Stars! I will be ordering from this restaurant again! read more

Pinecrest Diner - This was delivered and it was so good! - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped here for breakfast and we really liked it! French toast was great and hash browns were cooked to perfection! Service was prompt and friendly. Definitely recommend for travelers. read more

Food was super good, and our server Anna was the absolute best. This is the classic diner experience, and it's absolutely worth it!! Can't wait to come back! read more

Pinecrest Diner - Omelette, Carbonara, Ballpark Steak - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

Well we're in SF and I let my wife pick a place for breakfast. My only criteria was it needed to be a diner. I didn't look at reviews or anything so I could make my own judgement. A simple place and great if you want a simple breakfast. Although I have a B+ for trying to make some unique items on the menu they fell short on the quality of components of the dish. The menu looked interesting, but my dish, the "Moose" could have been so better with use of home made biscuits ( versus Pillsbury) and country fried steak (versus frozen) . I expected more for a$23 plate. My rating was inline with the yelp community. If I had went there after a long night at the bars my review would have gone up to 4 ....possibly. read more

Pinecrest Diner - The Moose - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend and I got breakfast food which was good and the diner had booths. Thr service was a little slow, but overall ok. read more

Pinecrest Diner - Scrambled eggs with ground beef and mushroom with toast and hashbrown - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

When I think about San Francisco, my memories don't really conjure up a bustling diner scene, outside of the classic (and kind of overhyped) Mel's, of course . But as a quintessential part of any Americana culinary map there are definitely more than a decent handful of indie diners sprinkled throughout the city; and Pinecrest is among the better of the bunch that I've been to. There is nothing unexpected here. This isn't elevated brunch or fancy fusion, it's straight up 60s style nostalgia-laden greasy spoon dishes well-executed with speed 24 hours a day (Wed-Sat, at least). Chicken fried steak and eggs is one of my favorite old school diner dishes and Pinecrest hits the mark on everything I'm looking for. I like my gravy on the side so I can preserve the crispness of the steak, and the salty, buttery bounty of food did not fail to deliver exactly what I hoped for. The French toast is also really good -- perfectly fluffy and eggy, these are two dishes that I have had dozens of times and can cross off the list at Pinecrest as being nailed with no notes. I also took the mozzarella sticks for a spin and they totally got the job done but were the least exciting thing I tried. I think 3.5 stars is actually perfect for this place but I am going to round up because it's the best I've had in the area and deserves praise for keeping quality up while being so close to one of the busiest tourist-trap hubs in this special city. read more

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So it is 100% a diner - and that's what I'm rating it as. If you are looking for fancy plating/trendy/chic brunch spot - this is NOT it. But if you are looking for a diner and a solid meal with happy vibes, you've found the right spot. We went for brunch on a Sunday around 10am, and was pleasantly surprised we only had to wait about 5 minutes for a table. It was crowded, but they know how to move the tables. Service was quick all around. The menu is classic diner, with some interesting unique dishes. I got the "hangover" - has browns with Chili, eggs, etc. on top. I liked the concept. The chili itself was underwhelming as far flavor goes - but again, as I said, this is a diner. Totally up to diner standards. My friends who got the hash, an omelet, and eggs sunnyside up felt similarly about the flavor profiles. Portions are large. We were stuffed. My kids got sides of bacon and each side had 4 or 5 pieces (I should have had them split!). Ample refills on the coffee - which for diner coffee was actually decent. Yes, it's a little spendy for a diner, but it's two blocks from Union Square! To be expected. I fully enjoyed my meal here. read more

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I love the Pinecrest. Being a musician, we always end up going for "breakfast" after a gig, which is usually like 1 or 2 in the morning. So many late-night places have reduced their hours but the Pinecrest is still accommodating with very late hours, several days a week. Since I'm going for breakfast, that's usually what I end up ordering, and I've enjoyed the country fried steak & eggs, the Denver omelet, the house omelet, and the hash & eggs. Portions are always generous and the food arrives hot and delicious. When I'm trying to watch it, I get the Greek salad which is always refreshing yet still filling. Service has always been good, and they always keep my coffee cup filled! The servers have all been very friendly and accommodating. So, thanks for being there for me in the wee hours, Pinecrest! And thanks for the great meals! read more

Perfect. I had pancakes and eggs. Both were cooked perfectly and not too good greasy. Staff was delightful.

We're visiting from Hawaii and found this amazing spot! The food was so good we came back 2 nights in a row. Our server Anna was so sweet and was amazing! read more

It was my first time there, service was bad, rude server, he got my order wrong then he tried to charge me 20$ More than my actual tab.. very bad experience. read more

Accessibility: the front door is a difficult to get into as there is literally a column in the way, and the bathroom is NOT wheelchair accessible because there are 2 sets of stairs you have to go down (then back up) to get to the restrooms. Experience: the food was good. I liked my chicken tenders, and my family likes the Hangover meal. The price is okay, and the service was good. The bathroom downstairs does have roaches, though. Saw two while I was using the bathroom. read more

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24hours, generous food portion, safe neighborhood of SF? What more can you ask for! This place seems to be always pack and rightfully so. My partner and I came here for lunch. Ordered the Chicken Pesto and Grilled Turkey sandwich; priced well and we both couldn't finish and had to grab the leftovers for later. We previously went to another sub place nearby. Thought we could share a sub/sandwich, I'm a pretty small girl and don't tend to eat too big of a portion but boy was the size of the sub a joke for what we were charged for. Service was pretty rude too. This place though, hospitality gets an A+. Can't beat the price and you'll be guaranteed full. Classic diner! This will surely be a go to spot for us next time we're back. read more

Pinecrest Diner - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

ANNA BANANA , this lady is outstanding....... Her customer service skills, Her ability to multi task all with a calm smile is amazing in a very busy place that offers a variety of deliciously freshly cooked food. Highly recommend this place. read more

Needed breakfast as we were waiting to rent a car at the Hilton around the corner. Happened upon this place and SO glad we did. Everyone working there made it run like a well oiled machine...and VERY friendly! The guy on the griddle doing it all was absolutely amazing. I'm one to rank breakfast places on their hash browns and these were the best I've ever had...hands down...cooked perfectly...every bite was crispy! Eggs, sausage, bacon, French toast, loved it all. Loved it so much we went back the next morning. Will definitely go here the next time we're in SF and highly recommend it. Haven't tried it for lunch or dinner but would love to if it's as good as their breakfast. read more