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Maple Leaf Lounge

4.0 (59 reviews)
Open • 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Mimi L.

Decided to check out this airport lounge. Chase sapphire card holders can bring one guest in without additional charge. This is right next to Amex lounge and it's much less crowded. It's spacious and the outdoor terrace has great views. Food was delicious and the complimentary alcohol beverages were decent. They didn't have Grey Goode at all which was a bit weird. Overall this was a great airport lounge experience!

Nathan B.

Kind of a basic lounge. Small, crowded, line at the bar and little food options. The outdoor space look cool but was actually too hot to enjoy the day we visited.

Mindy T.

Large lounge and a lot of seating! It's kept very clean and the service was great. The food was fine, held us over for a couple of hours before the flight. It's located in terminal 2, but the walk from terminal 3 is only about 5-10 minutes! We got in no problem with the chase sapphire reserve card and a star alliance boarding pass.

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Lori N.

Ok overall. I don't like that you can purchase a day pass, or get in with credit card access. It makes it very crowded at times (tho this visit wasn't as bad), and not at all special. Food is ok. Just your typical average lounge food. I will say I do really like their oatmeal cookies though. The layout and smaller rooms are nice. I'd come if I had some extra time before a flight, but not a lounge I really look forward to spending time in.

View of the runway and ramp
Christopher C.

Here is my review of the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge while sitting in the Maple Leaf lounge at SFO. Located in Terminal 2 near the entrance to the walkway to Terminal 3, you take the elevator up to level 4 and walk down the hall toward the entrance. Entrance is based on whether you're flying business class on Air Canada flights, Star Alliance carriers or if you have the Chase Aeroplan card or Chase Sapphire Reserve flying Air Canada or a Star Alliance carriers in any class. Positives of the Maple Leaf Lounge at SFO are as follows: 1 - Views galore. Because it's located on level 4 you have unobstructed views of the runway and San Francisco Bay. They also have an outside patio that's pretty usable most of the year. 2 - the vibes of the lounge are light and breezy with large windows letting in a lot of natural light. 3 - Seating is both a positive and negative. With a focus on the ramp, there are a lot of counter and table seating facing outward. However, that leads to a lack of variety and tends to make the lounge feel crowded during high traffic times. The negatives of the lounge are as follows: 1 - Food options. During this current visit the soda machine ran out of ice, but no one proactively went about to fix it and the soda dispenser felt like it needed to be refilled. 2 - the food when available was tasty, but during this visit they ran out of food at the buffet three times, meaning either the kitchen can't keep up with the volume or there is no one actively monitoring the buffet. 3 - Showers are available, but felt a little exposed because of the layout of the space. Perhaps a little barrier of some sort blocking that hallway can alleviate that situation. Overall, I think the Maple Leaf Lounge at SFO has a lot to offer, but also needs to tighten up its service to meet the standards set by its Star Alliance partners. It's less crowded than its neighboring Club at SFO or the temporary Centurion Lounge, but not on the level of the Polaris or soon a revamped United Club.

Vinkin Ken T.

I got in using one of my free passes from owning the Chase Aeroplan Credit card. I entered just after 6:30am on a Tuesday. I had no issues with any of the check in ladies. By 7am, the lounge was about 85% full. Lounge was clean and still looked new. For breakfast options they had: Oatmeal, black bean soup, sausages, potatoes, pancake, tortilla, OJ, apple juice, coffee, tea, cereal, pastry, assorted fruit, yogurt and granola. The hot food items were below average. Served just slightly above room temperature. The decaf coffee tasted watered down. There is another coffee machine which as others have mentioned is broken. Tip: go to the bar to get your espresso. Unfortunately no alcoholic beverages until after 11am. The outside patio is nice. Good amount of seating with a few fire places. There's also 3 private work stations, 2 showers and a couple lounge rooms with a TV. If you don't have a pass, I wouldn't recommend buying one. The food at The Club, is better.

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HoyMay P.

A small lounge located in the San Francisco International Airport Terminal 2. Meager offerings and crowded with people. We stayed a little while and then decided to look for the United Club at another gate area.

Glass Bubbly, Plate of Random Food
Elena N.

Date: Saturday, October 18th, 2025 Time: around 8:30pm How Accessed: Chase Sapphire Reserve Card Flying: United *Salad *Chicken Caesar Wrap *Lemon Rosemary Chicken *Gnocchi Zuppa Toscana *Brussels Sprouts *Glass of Bubbles I had a flight at 9:30pm and I was starving. Even though my flight was leaving out of Terminal 3, I hauled a$$ to Terminal 2 to grab a quick drink and food. Tried basically almost everything in their baby buffet. At that time, there wasn't much, but this spot isn't crowded at all. Very simple and clean. The bartender was super sweet. I was in and out in less than 30 mins. I'm not sure why, but all I had to do was scan my boarding pass and the the gates opened. No need to show my reserve card or anything. Maybe cuz I booked my flight thru the Chase portal? I don't know, but it was super easy to get in. Nice lounge if flying out of Terminal 2. Probably wouldn't make the trek from 3 again unless I had a lot of time. REVIEW #3872

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Taylor J.

I know what I am and that's 100% an airport lounge lover! So when I got into the Maple Leaf lounge via my first class United ticket, I was super excited to check out a new spot. Arrived exactly 3 hours before my flight (I absolutely hate the 3 hour rule) and I was pleasantly surprised. A few weeks ago, I went into the standard United club and thought it was just ok. This one is definitely a more elevated alternative. They have a lovely outdoor section that I quickly looked at since it was raining, but when I'm back, I'll make sure to take full advantage. Food was great here! They were serving up potatoes, pork loin, salad, and cauliflower in a spicy green sauce. So delicious! It makes me a bit upset that I grabbed lunch before heading in. Drinks and bartenders were great too! So many folks were drinking espresso martinis this day and they looked delicious. Lastly, I loved the private rooms here. They have a few common areas with the option to close yourself in via sliding glass door. Such a nice feature. Cute few hours at this lounge! If you have a first class ticket via United, this is a great option if you're not feeling the United clubs available.

Maple Leaf Lounge at SFO
Miriam W.

Outdoor space in an airport lounge is the ultimate flex. What's better than fresh air? The Maple Leaf is my pick for top lounge at SFO because of this amenity. On the occasions I've passed time here before a flight to Toronto, it's been easy to find a spot to perch (read: not too crowded). And it might be my imagination but everyone in here seems nicer (which I attribute to them being Canadian). But maybe it's because they breathed some fresh air and didn't have to fight a crowd for a cup of tea?

View of the runway
Lisa Z.

Great spot with a modern art vibe and a layout that's ideal for work or rest. Food-wise, it's better than your average United Club, even if it's not quite Centurion level. The bar coffee service was also excellent. Plus, the staff is friendly from the second you step through the door.

Another view of the outdoors!
Candice F.

The nearby United Club lounge in E was at capacity, so the staff suggested that I walk to the Maple Leaf Lounge, supposedly 3 minutes away. While I'd argue that the elevator bay is 3 minutes away, it can take a little longer to wait for the elevator! Once you get there, I can tell you that the walk is worth it! I feel like I've been missing out. While United Club has been cutting back on food, the Maple Leaf Lounge has real protein options. And, because Air Canada has less flights, the lounge is no where near capacity. The outdoor patio was a nice surprise -- no smoking allowed here, so even better! What a nice way to get away while at the airport!

Olive R.

it was a great alternative to the United club at SFO. The united club was packed, so the employee recommended I head to the maple leaf lounge. It was clean, quiet and plenty of seats. It even has an outside lounge. great place and a great alternative to the united club. The food was great!

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The Club SFO

3.8(331 reviews)
0.2 mi

Such a great surprise! I originally tried to check into the Delta Sky Club but found out I had…read morealready used all of my visits for the year and would have to pay $50 to enter, so I left. Then I remembered I had Priority Pass and found The Club at SFO. I scanned the QR code to join the waitlist and honestly didn't think I'd get in since I was boarding in about an hour. I walked over to grab some pizza, and before I even made it to the front of the line, I got a text saying I could enter. Less than a 5-minute wait! I went in not expecting much and was so impressed. The lounge is beautiful, spacious, very clean, and honestly nicer than the Delta Sky Club in my opinion. The best surprise was seeing Filipino food, and it was actually delicious! Next time I'm at SFO, I'll definitely be coming here instead. Such a great Priority Pass lounge.

Beautiful space and definitely aesthetically pleasing at the bar, but unfortunately the bar service…read morewas disappointing. We sat for over 10 minutes before anyone came over to take our order, while the two bartenders spent most of the time talking to each other. We were given a napkin and then didn't ask what we wanted to drink for an extended period of time. The atmosphere is beautiful, but unfortunately the service did not match the setting. Based on this experience, I wouldn't recommend coming here specifically for the bar service. The space is worth seeing, but the lack of attentiveness made it difficult to justify returning.

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The Centurion Lounge

3.6(804 reviews)
0.0 mi
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I stopped by on a weekday evening around 7:45pm, and there was plenty of seating inside…read more This lounge is currently in a temporary location. Food is self served buffet style, and there's a bar where you can order drinks. The food quality was actually pretty good - perhaps the best of all the lounges at SFO. The ambiance was just average though.

This is easily the worst Centurion Lounge experience I've had. The Centurion Lounge has seriously…read morelost the exclusivity, quality, and luxury that once differentiated it from other airport lounges. I fly approximately twice a week and visit this lounge frequently, so this isn't based on one bad experience. I've watched the food quality and variety decline over time. The menu barely changes, and when it does, some of the replacements are disappointing. Eggplant?! Come on. There are so many better options--asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, green beans, or roasted baby carrots. Instead, we're served eggplant that looks barely cooked and completely unappetizing. And where is the real meat? The beef meatballs taste and look like basic Aramark institutional catering. There is nothing luxurious or premium about it. This is supposed to be a Centurion Lounge, not a cafeteria. For goodness' sake, the Platinum Card annual fee is now approaching $900. At that price point, customers should expect the lounge experience--including the food--to reflect the premium positioning of the card. I remember when the Centurion Lounge actually felt exclusive and luxurious. It used to be something I looked forward to when traveling. Now, as someone who flies twice a week and uses these lounges regularly, I can genuinely say: Centurion Lounge has lost its touch.

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3.8(68 reviews)
0.3 mi

We had a great visit to the Polaris Lounge in the International Concourse at San Francisco Airport…read more The Lounge has plenty of seating (but can fill up if layovers are heavy), the food is great, the bar and service was wonderful, and they have a restaurant available as well. I selected the Cioppino and cheese selections along with an 'Ol' Fashioned with Rye (100 proof) and it kept me going until my flight was ready to leave. Several of the seating areas have plugs for your phone, tablet, or other battery-based devices and have plenty of room to stretch out your legs and the view is not bad either!

Spent some time at the United Polaris lounge the other day and it was a mediocre experience…read more Despite being a flagship lounge for a United hub, this just wasn't up to par on a global stage. They had a couple people greeters that actually spoke. Previous visits I think I had mute ones. The perception of people greeters that are sitting down isn't good, compared with Asian carriers. The lounge itself was gigantic with plenty of room to sit. They had a buffet along with a restaurant. For late night departures, it's odd having the restaurant close early. The food quality at the buffet looked good, but tasted horrible. Wifi was great. I'm not too sure if the lighting inside the lounge was helpful for reading... Staff were just...there. ...didn't feel upscale.

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