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    Grubstake Diner

    3.5 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Diners, American
    Mon 6:30 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)
    Tue 6:30 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    GRUBSTAKE DINER ATMOSPHERE

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

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    French Dip Sandwich Ice Cream Shakes
    Natalya S.

    I had the french dip and the strawberry milkshake which definitely hit the spot at 3 am after a night of drinking. Not the best sandwich you will have in SF but totally worth coming for some heftier food and a wider selection of options after hours. The inside definitely has some character to it and the service workers are nice and quick.

    French Dip Sandwich and onion rings
    Matt C.

    Came into town staying at the holiday inn across the street. I was hungry around midnight and decided to drop by. You can tell upon entering that it has a storied past and definitely gives off SF vibes. The service was prompt and the server was welcoming. I ordered the French dip with a side of onion rings via their phone menu service. Although you can opt for a traditional menu as well. Food came out hot and fresh and pretty quick as well. Was the sandwich out of this world? No but definitely above par. Above basic, and slightly below gourmet is how I'd describe it. The bread was soft with crispy surface, really nice. I would say the melted cheese was a bit overpowering for a traditional French dip. The onion rings were cooked perfectly. No complaints there. One thing that stood out to me is that they are not stingy with the sauces. Each table had a huge bottle of condiments including their own special green chili sauce, ketchup, mayo, and more. Very tasty. If you're in the area late at night, definitely worth checking out.

    222 Breakfast Special and A-1 Smackdown Burger with fries
    Kaylyn G.

    This place is a gem of a diner. The food was hot, fresh, damn tasty, and open way past my bedtime.

    Strawberry milkshake
    Mayte C.

    Looking for a late night treat in the city and found this local diner that's open late! It looks small from the outside but I was surprised that the dining area was bigger than expected. We were greeted quickly by the staff and grabbed a table. You scan the menu via QR code and place your order from your phone. The menu looked great but we just wanted something sweet. We ordered the Strawberry Milkshakes. So good... the staff was nice to make them to-go for us. I loved how the shakes had really tasty ice cream and it wasn't a sugar overload. Loved the sprinkles on top... make it a picture-worthy treat. Definitely want to try their food next time I'm in the area!

    Ian L.

    The most standard diner food I've ever had. But when it's late and you need somewhere to eat, it's nice to have a place like this.

    Nora F.

    It was surprisingly quiet on a Saturday night, thankfully. The wall murals really set the vibe of a classic San Francisco diner. BYO Cheeseburger for $13.50 is quite a steal for San Francisco, but I wasn't particularly thrilled. There was one dude working all by himself and he kept all of our waters full - great service!

    Cute grapevines
    Madison S.

    I was so excited to eat here and I'm glad I did! The burger was so yummy and filling! I love the ambiance and the lights! The service was a little bit short with me, but only because I asked if there was cheese on cheese burger. I would definitely come again!

    Free birthday treat
    Ashley Y.

    Wrapped up a late night at Grubstake to celebrate my friend's birthday -- he's been getting obliterated by work, and with most of our friends out of town, I wanted to make the night feel special. The waiter was incredibly kind when I mentioned it was my friend's birthday at midnight, surprising us with a little candle in a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was such a sweet moment seeing my friend's face light up. As for the food -- my patty melt hit the spot, super satisfying, though just a note that it's more of a burger patty (ground meat) than the classic melt style. My friend's Philly cheesesteak had tender shreds of meat and the Caldo Verde soup looked hearty and comforting. Perfect place for a cozy, late-night bite with warm service and great vibes. Keeping the review rating consistent. Food was great and just hit the right spot... but it was still a diner. Five stars for it being a diner. Great location and great for a cute diner after drinks on Polk Street.

    Pineapple pie w brown sugar on top. Amazing
    Jim D.

    Quite possibly the best pancakes I have ever had in my life. How excited does anyone ever get about pancakes? Absolutely phenomenal. I am going back to try their chocolate chip ones. And the pie? We got the pineapple. We both talked about the pie the whole ride home. Excellent

    Jennifer T.

    Great late-night place to grab a burger! We came with a party of 9 and we were able to find a seat right away. All of our burgers were great and the fries especially were very satisfying.

    Irene H.

    Realistically a 3-star for the food, but 4-stars for the excellent late-night diner vibes! There really aren't many late-night spots in SF so this has quickly become a go-to. Their food is ranges from mid to pretty good and their prices are a little up there, but overall it's a great spot to decompress after a night out or to have late night conversations. My go-to's are the philly cheesesteak, loaded potatoes, and a milkshake!

    Petty Patty Melt Burger. Where's the meat?

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    Great food, cool atmosphere, top notch service. We had burgers and Philly and all were delicious!

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    Thank you so much for coming!! :-)

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    Thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Thank you so much!! We are so glad to have you at Grubstake :-)

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    4.1(2.6k reviews)
    1.0 miNorth Beach/Telegraph Hill
    $$$

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    Busy busy busy but I don't think this establishment even cares about patrons. Our Mothers Day…read morecelebration started with brunch at Origials Joe with much disappointment. Drinks came fast - 1 star. Calamari was good the other star. After an hour waiting for our food, we figured we are done. Other parties after us got served and here we are still waiting. Our server said oh the kitchen is busy. Oh no! Breaking news I can see that. However, after I pointed out other tables after us have been served, it was evident that there's chaos in their process. I also have been told the manager will come to talk to us... but to no avail. Even the manager is busy! hey we got the only dish we liked comped! And they even forgot one appetizer. Not going back.

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    Joe's Famous Hamburger Sandwich accompanied by French Fries and a Manhattan

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    Gott's Roadside - Double Bacon Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheeseburger, Green Chile Cheeseburger

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    Good customer service. They helped me with questions about the menu…read more My pesto provolone chicken Sanwhich was really good. Crunchy. Strawberry lemonade was really good too. My husband liked his burger as well. Not so much on the chili though, but still edible. Prolly won't get that next time. Spacious area. Lots of seating. Great place to come to before attending an event at Chase Center

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