They say breakfast is the most important meal and sets the tone of the day. There is a place which has many different dishes available for breakfast. Some of the dishes are sweet and cheesy like the Lemon Ricotta Pancake and the savory King Salmon Tartine and also their Grits With Sausage & Shrimp. They also have lots of good variety of food and drinks at this place at this Noe Valley establishment. It's called Pancake Boy. On a Winter breakfast stroll down 24th street in Noe Valley I went to Pancake Boy which specializes in different types of pancakes. I had to try their red velvet pancakes. It was delicious with the syrup and it was not too sweet. I then I got their purple yam pancakes also known as the Ube pancakes . These pancakes had berries on top and had a purple Ube sauce on the side. These Ube pancakes were savory and a bit sweet with the purple sauce. Overall Pancake Boy is a great place to get different variety of pancakes like their Ube pancakes the breakfast of champions. There is a place to "enjoy" and jump for" joy " for red velvet pancakes which I like to search and "destroy" in SF at " Pancake Boy" "Awake" to a place for breakfast where they "make" Ube the purple "pancake" and Coconut Brown Rice Pancake in SF which has "coconut flake" read more

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This is a great place for pancakes, small restaurant and has lines usually but we only waited about 15 minutes. I was really conflicted on which pancakes to get (ube vs lemon vs banana), ended up getting Banana Mascarpone Pancakes which had 3 Soufleé Pancakes. I loved them as they were fluffy soft and so tasty. Each element was cooked very nicely and the mascarpone complimented the pancakes so well! We also got the chicken French toast and I absolutely HATE it when places keep the bones in fried chicken because it's hard to eat especially when it's French toast, you should be able to cut through it easily. French toast definitely should've come with extra maple syrup on the side as it seemed a bit dry with the chicken addition. Do yourself a favor and skip the drinks (we got pistachio latte and red velvet latte) here as well as they are overpriced and watered down. Definitely coming back here to try the other types of pancakes. read more

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I was in the area and decided to stop by Pancake Boy for an early breakfast after seeing the good reviews. I had actually been here over 10 years ago, and since I was nearby I figured I'd give it another shot to see if anything had changed. Unfortunately, the experience ended up being pretty disappointing. My husband and I both ordered omelets and pancakes. I had the SF omelet, which was decent but very basic, nothing particularly memorable or that stood out. It was fine, just not something I'd rave about. My husband ordered the chipotle pulled pork scramble, and unfortunately it was extremely greasy, with oil pooling on the plate. He's someone who loves a good breakfast scramble and almost always finishes his meals, but this one was just too greasy for him to continue eating. The most disappointing part, though, was the pancakes. Considering the restaurant is called Pancake Boy, we expected them to be the highlight. Once we poured the syrup over them and took a bite, we both immediately noticed a very bitter taste. We're not sure if something was off with the batter or the syrup, but it definitely didn't taste right and we ended up sending the pancakes back. Coming back after more than a decade, the experience felt very similar to what I remembered, and unfortunately not in a positive way. Based on this visit, I don't see myself returning again. read more

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Really enjoyed the food! My friend was able to get there at the perfect time (a little after 11am) so we barely waited to get seated. Keep in mind that there is no reservation so you'll need to line up when you get there. We were seated outside which we liked because it was quieter than being inside. We ordered the red velvet latte, lemon ricotta pancakes, and ube pancakes. I thought the red velvet latte was fine. I thought that the lemon ricotta pancakes were really fluffy and good, but I think something would be really elevate them would be the use of lemon curd instead of lemon extract. I really liked the ube pancakes too since they weren't overly starchy. I think I would recommend getting pancakes to share with the table and then getting a savory dish too :) I would definitely come again. read more

Pancake Boy - Lemon Ricotta Panckaes and Ube Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Lemon ricotta soufflé pancake is a must. Fried chicken French toast a must try. The salmon egg Benedict is yummy! read more

Pancake Boy - Menu 1 as of 5/12/26 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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First time here and had a great experience! They don't sell individual pancakes so I opted for the kids silver dollar pancakes, side of scrambled eggs and side salad. Very random but the eggs were soo good, I ate them so fast! The salad was bigger than I was expecting and good. And the pancakes were fluffy and soaked up the syrup perfectly. This place reminded me of the pancake cafes I would go to in Tokyo with great staff, decor and food presentation. read more

Pancake Boy - Kids Butter Milk Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Loved the variety for the classical brunch options! Food-wise I loved the crab cakes, the potatoes were perfectly airy and crispy, and I loved that the pancakes had ricotta filling making them more fun and different than your average pancake. Service was super efficient. The only nitpicks are I wish the pancakes had more of the zesty lemon flavor and that the latte was just ok (kind of tasted like the automatic latte machine from an office building, idk). Overall I definitely want to come back to try more menu items! read more

Pancake Boy - Lemon Ricotta Souffle Pancake, Crab Cake Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Omg, so much good stuff on their menu! The lobster scramble was especially tempting. We ended up getting the dungeness crab scramble and pancake boy's plate with a housemade pork sausage patty, scrambled eggs, and buttermilk pancakes (other options included banana mascarpone/lemon ricotta), as well as an english breakfast tea. No sugar free syrup here, but I enjoyed my yummy pancakes with extra butter on the side. The pancakes themselves had a nice buttery flavor and the perfect texture. And that savory sausage had good seasoning, with a hint of sweetness to it. The dungeness crab scramble was also very tasty, with soft scrambled eggs and a generous amount of crab and melted cheese. And if you like avocado, there was plenty on top too. Even the salad and fruit that came on the side with our dishes were fresh and delicious. It took 10 minutes to be seated around 1:00pm, an hour before closing time. We opted for outside (covered parklet with patio heaters in winter), as it would have taken longer for indoor seating. Service was excellent, friendly and attentive during our entire visit. We also didn't feel rushed in the end when preparing to pay our bill. Everything about our experience makes me want to return. read more

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I had the lemon ricotta pancakes with a mocha and my husband had the salmon eggs Benedict with a cappuccino. The staff were very friendly and were just on it. Would come here again because you can't seem to go wrong in Noe Valley. read more

This place was delish! We ordered the lemon ricotta soufflé pancakes with a side of bacon. Everything was delicious and the service was very prompt. Size portions were very big so consider sharing if you get the pancakes! We sat outside on a rare sunny SF day - only compliant is the street is pretty busy so it can be very noisy if you want to have a conversation. read more

Pancake Boy - Lemon Ricotta Souffle Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious food! I had the grits with shrimp and sausage. Good flavor, grits were rich and creamy. Shrimp was flavorful. Very very filling! read more

i got the PB's plate with banana mascarpone soufflé pancakes (vanilla curd, candied walnuts and bananas with some sweet cream), 2 eggs and like 4 pieces of bacon. I also had a pistachio latte, I would suggest getting it hot bc I got it iced and there were pistachio nut pieces at the top, but it was very good. I like my coffee a bit sweet and I hate the burnt butter taste of the espresso which it didn't have so that was good. Everything was so freaking good and the plate was huge! I sat outside since the wether was nice and we usually don't get the sun out here and it was cute but the tables were a bit too close together for my liking, don't know what the inside looks like. My server was quick and everything got out reasonably timed, even on a busy Saturday morning. my meal was $34 after tax . read more

Pancake Boy - PB's Plate : Banana Mascarpone Souffle Pancake, 2 Eggs Any Style and bacon. Pistachio latte (I recommend ordering the latter hot) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came around 11am on a Saturday and probably waited 5-10 minutes before getting seated. Ordered the club sandwich and fried chicken and French toast as well as their cafe mocha with whip and the iced coffee. Huge portion for the fried chicken and French toast! The chicken was crispy on the outside and still moist and tender on the inside. I really want to know how they did it because it wasn't oily at all either. The French toast was also really good. They serve the whole dish with maple syrup on the bottom but the French toast wasn't soggy. The club sandwich with fries was really good too. I normally don't get club sandwiches because they feel so basic but the chicken in the sandwich was nice and grilled and moist. The bread was toasted and crunchy, would get again. I didn't love the mocha but it was still really good, especially the whipped cream. Would go back and get a hot chocolate with the whip read more

Pancake Boy - PBs Fried Chciken French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We loved this brunch spot. The line moved surprisingly fast on a Saturday at 11:30! Our table for 5 was seated within 20 minutes. The top picks were the lemon soufflé pancakes and the chicken sandwich!! We also loved the banana pancakes and chicken French toast. Outdoor and inside seating! Excellent service. High chairs for kiddos! read more

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3.5/5 Get the pancakes! My friend and I came on a Sunday around 1PM and got seated immediately. We ordered the SF Omelette (3/5 - EGGS SO FLUFFY but unfortunately there was no taste in this and same for the potatoes (definitely more potato than skin like it could've been fried more but that's a personal taste) & needed salt or literally any seasoning) and the Lemon Ricotta Soufflé Pancake (3.5/5 also SO FLUFFY they fr know how to make things airy and light but I tasted no lemon?). It seems like they know how to make things fluffy but where is the flavor in all of this? BTW, they don't seat incomplete parties! The vibes are definitely more mom/pop shop but I didn't really interact with the staff. read more

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Whenever you see a line outside the restaurant in SF, it's usually a good sign! Pancake Boy did not disappoint, it was very tasty. The ingredients were very fresh, and the meal was excellent. Also quiet aesthetic for photos :) I will say that for ambience, it was extremely hard to hear my friend across the table from me. So I would say that is the only caveat. read more

Pancake Boy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I ordered the PB's Plate and chose the banana marscarpone pancake with 2 over medium eggs and bacon. It was delicious. Service was good and the wait staff is friendly. I will be going back to try other dishes. The menu has many choices. read more

Service and breakfast were amazing!!!! Fruit very fresh. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes were worth it!!!

A pretty tasty brunch spot. I got the omelette which had generous amounts of avocado and crispy home fries with it. Seasoned really nicely. We also got the lemon ricotta soufflé pancake which was a super unique thing I've never had. The inside was incredibly soft and light and they were all packed with this eggy filling. Really tasty even as leftovers. Service was nice too read more

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Poor quality. The effort put into the plating of this dish was severely lacking. Tasted fine, but the excess liquid on the plate ruined it. read more

Pancake Boy - Chipotle Pulled Pork Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of the best pancakes I've ever had, hands down! When I first got there, there was no parking, outside seating and a narrow inside. I ordered the buttermilk pancakes(3x) with blueberries and strawberries. Wait time was average. Unexpectedly the berries were also inside of the pancakes!! They were well caramelized and hot. 10/10, would come back again. read more

Pancake Boy - Buttermilk pancakes(3x) w/ strawberries and blueberries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My second favorite breakfast in San Francisco. When I'm in town for a few days, I know I'm gonna stop by to get those banana mascarpone soufflé pancakes. They are s fluffy and delicious. Brought Mom here for the first time and she'd never been, but she loved her soufflé pancakes too because they were rich in flavor. The Benedict's here are great too. It's a small restaurant, so come when they open if you don't want to wait for a seat during brunch. They also have heated seating out front which is nice, but heat lamps don't make up for the wind when it's going, so unless you have a pup or it's sunny,it's probably best to eat inside. read more

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Cozy diner style brunch spot in Cole Valley. We ordered: Shrimp and sausage grits 4/5 - flavorful Lemon ricotta pancakes 3/5 - ricotta is a separate layer from the pancake where some places fold it in the dough itself. Pancake tasted a bit undercooked Coffee - free flowing refills Staff attentive and nice. Note place closes at 2pm. read more

Pancake Boy - Shrimp and sausage grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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As others have said, it's a solid brunch spot in Noe Valley. You can't reserve a table, so you have to get there pretty early to stand in line. Not sure if it's Asian-owned or just staffed, but the menu is pretty eclectic. The ambiance was interesting as it felt like a standard diner inside. I suggest eating outdoors if the weather is nice. We ordered the ube lattes (can't make these bad) and an order of ube pancakes (delicious and sinful). For breakfast, we ordered an SF omelet (huge and filling) and an avocado toast (delicious with pickled onions). We went home feeling satisfied! But if you don't like waiting in line, there are other spots that have similar offerings where you can reserve tables. read more

Pancake Boy - SF Omelette Ube Pancake Ube Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Cozy breakfast spot in the noe valley area. This place is very popular so be sure to be ready to wait if you get here past 10am. I ordered the breakfast chilaquiles which came with a side of carnitas and topped with eggs and green salsa. The green salsa was tangy and had good flavor but needed more spice. Also came with a side of home style potatoes which were crispy and freshly made. We also ordered the corn beef hash which had real chunks of beef and fresh potatoes. Topped with sunny side up eggs and a side of the home style potatoes and bread of your choosing. Portions are generous and the food is delicious. Service was a bit slow. It took awhile to get our breakfast items in and sometime we didn't get coffee refills. It gets busy so I can see why it took awhile. I def want to come back and try more items read more

Pancake Boy - Chilaquiles Verdes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here for the first time on an overcast Sunday morning with family. I was surprised to be seated in less than 5 minutes, as I've walked by this place and have seen the long lines. We sat down and were still looking over our menu when our waitress comes up and asks what we want. I let her know that we needed a few minutes and she walked away looking irritated. She was definitely on the lower end of the friendly scale the entire time. I ordered the lemon ricotta soufflé pancakes. Two of my other family members ordered the eggs Benedict with a side salad and my brother ordered the PB plate with banana mascarpone pancakes. Reviewing just my food, the photos make the pancakes look great but they tasted very eggy. The inside of these seemed to be filled with whipped egg whites, which I was not a fan of. I wouldn't order this again. The only thing I can say that was good was the oat milk latte. Maybe I ordered the wrong food item but was not feeling that or the service (particularly from our waitress). The rest of the staff seemed nice. Not sure I'd be back any time soon. read more

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Nice quaint restaurant with outdoor seating. Food and service were amazing. The pancakes were so fluffy and light. Definitely return.

The food was 10/10 good I ate everything! Although It's a small space and a tad crowded inside And u have to wait outside to be seated And u can sit either inside or outside. If you have no problem with any of these things I recommend going ! read more

Pancake Boy - I had the Lemon Ricotta Souffle Pancakes & Pistachio Latte He had the Ube Pancake & red velvet latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got seated outside right away on a Saturday morning. I was happy there's a cover/roof over the parklet as it was raining a bit during our meal. We ordered the shrimp and sausage and grits and a Benedict to share. Portions were large and service was pretty good. Food was fairly tasty but nothing overwhelmingly amazing. We were happy to check it out for brunch while in the area. read more

Pancake Boy - The Grits with Sausage & Shrimp - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here for brunch with my boyfriend and we both had high hopes after seeing the reviews and the line out the door every weekend. I ordered the Wake Up Sunshine which was soju and orange juice, which was very refreshing on a hot Sunday morning. My boyfriend ordered an iced chai latte with oat milk, but it ended up coming to us hot with whole milk. It took us a really long time to flag down a server to correct this because it's not what we ordered. They gave it back to us, but it was the same drink just poured over a glass of ice, so now it tasted extremely watered down and the milk situation was still not corrected. This was not a pleasant start of the experience, but we just decided to let it pass since it took so much effort to grab someone's attention. For the food we ordered the lemon ricotta soufflé pancake and chilaquiles verdes to share. The chilaquiles were flavorful, and the potatoes were really crispy which was good. The pancakes were another let down since the middle was undercooked. I've had a ton of soufflé pancakes and they've never been basically raw in the center like this one was. The flavor was there but the texture wasn't in the middle, so we just ate the parts that were more cooked. Overall I don't think I will be returning given the service and quality of the food for the price point. read more

Pancake Boy - Chai Latte and Wake Up Sunshine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My friend and I went here one weekend. We luckily grabbed a seat outdoors, which was really lovely. We shared the PB's plate (3 buttermilk pancakes, 2 poached eggs, and bacon) and a side of breakfast potatoes. It was good! Nicely presented too. My only gripe is that the PB's plate is $25, which imo is wildly expensive. Possibly similar pricing to the other popular brunch places in sf.. but still that's kinda wild when the eggs and bacon (2 of the 3 items) weren't that different from any other brunch spot. So I'm taking one star off for that bc it's GOOD, but I think it would have to wow me to be that much ya know? read more

Pancake Boy - PB's Plate (right) and side of potatoes (left) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Imma keep it real. I typically enjoy good solid food, nothing fancy. Just good food and ambiance. I was excited to check this place out and was really craving pancakes. We were deciding between here and Plow, but decided to come here given the name. We were sat promptly, but took a while to get any service. The waitress was very unwelcoming, and rather dismissive. Never came back to check on us and our food. Only saw her to get our orders taken, and then to pay. The food was mediocre at best. Basic pancakes that I can make better at home. We got the Red Velvet and Banana Mascarpone - nothing to write home about. The dirty cha latte was the only thing that was tasty. Very disappointed overall. We are definitely not coming back again. read more

Great concept. Breakfast on a board! Staff is extremely nice. Food came out quickly. The star was the waffle. So crispy on the outside. Great flavor. Highly recommend. read more

A favorite of my daughters, very busy, but the food quality made it well worth our time. Strongly suggest you try this one out!

Pancake Boy had so many yummy-looking items on their menu that it was hard to narrow down exactly what I wanted. We settled on getting the ube pancake, the chilaquiles, and a spicy chipotle chicken sandwich. The service was great here, everything came out pretty quickly and they made sure we had everything we needed during our meal. The chilaquiles were our favorite part - the chipotle pork was tender and marinated well and came with a side of scrambled eggs with tortilla chips mixed in, topped with cotija cheese and salsa verde. You can also choose to get a side of salad or fries. The plate was huge and very filling. This is not complaint against the restaurant itself, but this was my first time having chilaquiles and while I liked the flavors, I didn't like how the tortilla chips get soggy after a couple of minutes - next time, I would ask for it on the side. The ube pancake was beautifully plated with fresh fruit on top, along with a scoop of ube butter, and then ube dipping sauce on the side. It wasn't overly sweet which we liked. While very good, it was unfortunate that the pancake was a little burnt on the bottom which made it a little more dry. The chicken sandwich was interesting - while it was good, it was very saucy and messy. The sandwich is advertised as being "spicy" on the menu but it had no hint of spice that we could taste - if anything, it tasted more like sweet teriyaki sauce. Overall though, we had a good experience here at Pancake Boy. read more

Pancake Boy - Chilaquiles Verdes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was good, service was decent. Sat in the parklette while it rained so the vibes were nice.

Only good things to say about this Pancake Boy! The menu is robust, food quality is excellent, and service is fantastic. Extra bonus points for having outdoor seating as well. French Toast: A must try! It is sweet, a little savory, and with a crunch from the macadamia nuts. Huevos Rancheros: Very solid and made with fresh ingredients. What makes PB's unique is that they have tostadas on top and bottom, which added texture and dimension to the dish. Chilaquiles Verde: The verde sauce was the highlight of the dish, as it should be. The chips were fresh and there's egg at the bottom of the dish. My only criticism is that the pork was a little dry so I suggest asking for extra sauce on the side for it. Yummy Certified! read more

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Small neighborhood breakfast/brunch joint with the most puffy pancakes that I ever had in my life. They really nailed the quality and variety of pancakes! read more

Pancake Boy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We've eaten here several times. Overall, the food is three stars, service is two stars. As a public health nurse, I can't help but spot germy practices. I noticed the two waiters were bussing tables with disposable gloves on, and also bringing out freshly-made entrees from the kitchen with the same gloves on. This is unsanitary, at best. I brought this to our waiter's attentions, and she acknowledged my concerns. Nothing changed though, and they both continued bussing and serving with the same dirty gloves on. Before we left, I noted that she kept serving with dirty gloves on. She informed me that they have limited staff, and they have no choice. Will not return. read more

Came here on a Sunday morning for brunch! Pancake Boy is located on a cute street in Noe Valley with other cafes and restaurants. I arrived with a party of 3 at 10 AM with a wait time around 10 minutes (I recommend coming early, or else a longer line starts to form). The restaurant was a bit small but we got seated quickly. My friends and I each got our own savory dish and shared a sweet dish. Service was pretty quick and the portion sizes were very large. The prices were ~$20 per dish, which is pricey but pretty standard in SF. I got the SF omelette which came with chicken apple sausage, tomato, avocado, cheddar and I got to choose a choice of salad or house fries. The omelette was very filling and flavorful. I enjoyed the dressing which came with the salad side. I also tried the french toast. To my surprise, it wasn't overwhelmingly sweet but it did lack some flavor. I liked the soft texture of the bread. Overall, I'd stop by if I were close by, but this would not be my go-to spot for brunch in SF. read more

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