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    Plow

    4.1 (3.6k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    PLOW ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    The Plow, French Toast, Soft Scrambled Eggs
    Mila E.

    Super Popular Brunch Spot. Long Wait Times Even Weekdays. Food Taken When Still Eating. Unkind, Rude Service. No Coffee or Condiments even after asking multiple times. Indoor and Outdoor Seating. More Expensive than Other San Francisco Brunch Spots. Unmemorable Food and Drinks. Paid Meters and Residential Parking. Lively Ambiance Inside with Loud Music. Overall, each of my visits to Plow over the years has been worst than the last, unfortunately, as I keep returning hoping for better but walk out even more disappointed. However, I wish the restaurant the best.

    Menu 6/2026
    Tammie W.

    Phenomenal breakfast. We arrived on a Sunday at 8:30 and had a 45-minute wait. We got seated at the counter which I loved, because it was roomy and we got to see the cooks in action. The most popular order seemed to be the plow which came with a heaping of food and is large enough to share. I ordered a scrambled egg on the side with a honey butter biscuit while my husband ordered the prosciutto and Gruyere toast and a lemon ricotta pancake. The potatoes are an absolute must have. They're boiled then fried so they're soft and buttery inside with crispy edges on the outside and perfectly seasoned. The toast was a homemade loaf sliced thick, toasted with a slab of Gruyere on top that's melted, prosciutto, a beautiful sunny side egg, chili crisp, and some greens. The pancake on the side was yummy. The wait is worth it so don't arrive hangry because there will be a wait and potentially a long one depending on when you arrive. Order the potatoes. Order another side of them if you're sharing because you'll fight over them.

    Menu
    Denae G.

    Plow is definitely worth the wait! Our group got a delicious smorgasbord of plates Lemon ricotta pancakes - absolutely delicious. Not too sweet - loaded with flavor Fried egg sandwich - pairs great if you split the lemon pancakes - sweet and savory - definitely add the bacon! The iced coffee was good - a little on the bitter side We sat outside, it was a hot day so bring a hat/sunglasses Plow is a spot to have on your brunch bucket list

    Homemade honey butter biscuit
    Rolly J.

    Service 5/5 The staff were very friendly and efficient Ambiance 4/5 Cool little spot. Have some few tables outside on sidewalk as well as a deck area in front of restaurant. It was such a nice day we sat outside. Food 5/5 The Plow was delicious. Nothing was "salty" Pancakes were nice and soft I will definitely come back even just for the BISCUIT! It's a MUST TRY!

    Biscuit and Hong Kong Toast
    Manisha M.

    This is an incredibly popular restaurant in the Dogpatch district of SF. The wait time on a holiday weekend was about 1.5hrs. There is some room to sit as you wait and there seems to be plenty of street parking around. The inside is cozy and I was tickled by their menu. They print a new menu daily! I wonder if they vary the menu by the day. We liked everything that we tried! We shared a biscuit and Hong Kong Toast. The toast was a little burnt and you could taste that through the condensed milk. The biscuit with the honey butter was delicious! These make great shareables because they're a lot on their own. The plow is a great sampler breakfast platter and I'm so glad they offer that! It comes with 2 lemon ricotta pancakes, choice of eggs and protein! Huge portions and I shared this with my husband! We really enjoyed the food and would love to return when we're next in SF!

    Menu 2/2026
    Jean L.

    Plow has been on my list of spots to try for over a decade. I finally had the opportunity to check them out on a random early Thursday morning around 7:15am. There were 2 other tables occupied and the server seated our party of 2 next to another table of 2. We were literally arm and arm with our neighbors. I asked for a different table and then got seated next to the other table of 2, which was another arm and arm situation. Finally, I asked if the counter was available, which was where we ended up having breakfast. That was super awkward to say the least. Not just for us, but to the other patrons since there were so many empty tables, including outside tables. Totally understand in trying to maximize seating, but that morning wasn't hustling or bustling with patrons. Good brunch options weren't as plentiful 10+ years ago as it is now. For the price and quality/quantity of our Plow brunch, it was underwhelming. I opted for the Soft Scramble and saw the eggs were from a pre-mixed carton (don't even think they're real eggs). However, The Plow included real eggs, saw the chef crack open the eggs on the grill-top. Sitting at the counter has advantages to see what and how the chefs are cooking. Service started off on the wrong foot with the seating situation, and can't say that it improved. Overall, this experience was just ok. I don't need to come again, I've satisfied my Plow inqueries. #13/2026

    Aurora C.

    I came to Plow this Monday by myself for a quick brunch close to 1pm and only had to wait around 10-15 minutes! I was seated by a very lovely server who was super helpful and attentive. The atmosphere was lively and it was a pretty nice day to sit outside. I didn't get to stay very long but the food was actually so good and the iced matcha was incredibly refreshing! I absolutely have to come here with my husband next time.

    The Plow
    Jenna P.

    We finally made it to Plow in Potrero Hill after hearing so much hype about it. We expected the hour wait since it's such a popular brunch spot, and honestly sitting outside on a beautiful San Francisco morning in Potrero Hill made the wait pretty enjoyable. The neighborhood itself has such a great atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food didn't really live up to the reputation for us. I ordered the fried egg sandwich, while my partner got The Plow with eggs, lemon ricotta pancakes, potatoes, and bacon. The breakfast sandwich was basically just egg and cheese with a tiny handful of frisée. Adding bacon or avocado was another $5-6 each on top of an already $18 sandwich, which felt excessive considering how simple it was. The potatoes had good seasoning, but they were pretty undercooked in my opinion. The lemon ricotta pancakes were also disappointing. They were dense, dry, and almost biscuit-like rather than light and fluffy. The bacon and fresh orange juice were both good, though. Overall, the experience and setting were enjoyable, but the food itself just didn't feel worth the hype or price point.

    The Plow
    Nancy C.

    Went to SF and decided to try Plow. What a gem of a restaurant. Light, bright, clean and packed with hungry fans. We be ordered their namesake the Plow. Lemon ricotta pancakes, crispy potatoes, an egg with house made sausage. And an order of sourdough toast and two eggs. Delicious. A little hint. The sausage was a bit spicy for those that don't do spice. The pancakes were tiny but still plentiful. The crispy potatoes are awesomely perfect.

    hk style toast
    Esther C.

    classic SF brunch spot in Potrero Hill. came here for brunch and it definitely lives up to the hype. got to try their famous lemon ricotta pancakes and crispy potatoes, both were solid the menu is simple but well executed, with comforting brunch classics done really well expect a wait, especially during busy hours, but it's a nice spot to bring friends or visitors who want to try a classic SF brunch place would come back to try more dishes next time

    the plow
    Sherry C.

    FYI: come here on a weekday if you're not looking to wait an hour for a table my sister had an early layover in san francisco coming back from her asia trip so we went to plow because i live literally a 10 minute walk away! and it was also her birthday 2 days before her layover so we were doing a belated celebration. WHAT I GOT: the plow PROS: those lemon ricotta pancakes were as good as they say. super fluffy, great lemon flavor, balanced out the rest of the heavier, greasier items on the plate nicely. they were absolutely delicious. the potatoes were also up there. super crispy and flavorful. service was speedy and friendly with no line at all when we got there. granted we arrived at like 8am on a thursday morning but within the next 10-15 minutes of us arriving, most of the tables inside were occupied. CONS: ok i know this is me complaining about something that's just a "san francisco" thing, but i feel like the portion size did not match that $26 price tag. yes, the pancakes were delicious, but i was expecting them to be a bit bigger for how much i was paying. like they don't have to be diner sized but it just felt a bit underwhelming.

    Soufflé pancake
    Jolens V.

    The food was ok the pancake soufflé was not as soft as I expected. The sausage was not tasty . I usually finish mine., The service was excellent. They really make sure that you're doing well and they are very nice. The place was crowded and busy. The place is clean and well lit.

    The Plow with Zoe's Chicken Apple Sausage and Almond Flour Pancakes
    Alexis W.

    We arrived at Plow around 1pm on a Sunday, and the wait was about an hour. The first available table was in the parklet, so we opted to sit outside. We ordered two Plow plates -- one with the house-made pork sausage and the other with the chicken apple sausage. We also swapped the lemon ricotta pancakes on one of the plates for the almond flour pancakes so we could try both. Everything was well executed. The potatoes were nicely cooked with plenty of crispy pieces, and the eggs came out exactly as we requested. Both sausages were flavorful, although we both slightly preferred the chicken apple sausage. The pancakes were the only part of the meal that didn't quite win us over. The texture was softer and mushier than we expected. We were hoping for something a bit lighter and cakier. Between the two, my boyfriend preferred the almond flour pancakes. Overall, I think Plow is worth trying, but it's not a place I'm in a rush to return to.

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    What kind of lines or wait times M-Thurs ~ 9:30 10 am?

    The busiest times for Plow are early morning through lunchtime. This restaurant is very small and popular and my recommendation would be to go towards the end of their day. We did that and only waited 5 minutes!

    Do they still serve gluten-free pancakes?

    Yes! They're delicious:)

    Is Plow dog friendly? Is there outside seating? Edit: I'm here. There are dogs and outside seating,…

    Yes, dogs allow outside. The wait is terrible. Don't sit too far away from the host or take your dog for a walk. Host doesn't have a loud voice and has been known to just pass customers who have been waiting for a long time and won't come looking… 

    What is the wait like on Monday at 9am?

    Shouldn't be long but the earlier you come the better. I'm not sure I've ever waited at all when arriving before 8:30

    Do they gluten free options?

    yes! (including GF pancakes)

    Anyone knows how busy this place is usually on Friday morning?

    If you get there when it opens you shouldn't have to wait too long - AND worth the wait!!

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