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

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

Something about a late night meal that always hits the spot. Service is always great and we went on a weekday so it wasn't packed!

This spot is amazing! My waitress Karla was killing it! She always had a smile on her face even when it was a bit busy :) I felt very welcomed and appreciated while being here. I definitely recommend this spot for dinner. Food and vibes were awesome 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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We celebrated our 10th anniversary here, and the team made it so memorable. They poured us a complimentary glass of champagne upon arrival and even wrote a sweet message in chocolate on our dessert plate read more

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

Huevos Rancheros priced high with small portion. Avocado was not fresh. When I informed the server of the avocado was no longer good. She just restated "avocado not good?" Proceeded to take the plate away. Service needs improvement. 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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Great greasy spoon. Go to every time in SF. Great service. Line is always out the door.

This locally owned diner is located a block from union square. It serves up mostly American style breakfast and lunch favorites. The staff is friendly and helpful. They kept the hot coffee refilled often. The ambiance is very casual and informal as it's a breakfast mom and pop shop. We ordered their chicken fried steak which is seasoned beautifully much like KFC chicken. The country gravy was fabulous and creamy. The hangover with eggs and potatoes was covered in homemade chili and fresh pico de gallo. It was delicious and enjoyable. This is a good place to grab a quick breakfast and hot coffee. read more

Pinecrest Diner - The Hangover with chili - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here on a Monday early lunch and our wait time was only about five minutes for four of us. We were quickly seated and the menu was a good selection to look at. They seem quite busy, which was a good sign of good business! It took a little bit to be able to put in our order with how hectic it was, but I can't blame them for that. Orange juice was delicious with no pulp. All our meals were all delicious and we all pretty much ate our plates clean. Potatoes. I wish my potatoes and eggs were just seasoned a little bit before they got to me as I had to add a good amount of salt and pepper to them. Toast was delicious and a perfect plate to hold a little bite of all the things I had. Bathrooms are a little strange as they are in the back down the stairs, and it feels like you just keep walking, and they're all the way down to the right. I like finding diners still around with that authentic feel to it. It's funny they have signs that say it 24 hour while they have a piece of paper on the door stating a few days where they are not open 24 hour. Overall great spot, and I definitely wouldn't be opposed coming back! read more

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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

Wanted to try a local diner while visiting the city and Pinecrest did not disappoint. There is no waitlist, the server by the door keeps track of who is waiting and will get you when your table is ready. We expected diner food, that's what we got. Service was great. Got plenty of coffee and other drink refills. 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

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

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

Pinecrest Diner located downtown SF is a 24 hour diner and a spot that everyone goes for late night eats after going out drinking. There are some hotels nearby as well so people come here too. It was busy on a Friday night at 2am. The servers work as fast as they can and the food isn't bad. We got a breakfast item that I can't remember with eggs and chicken and we got a mac and cheese chicken pasta. It didn't take long to get seated and lots of people were eating too. There's street parking and you should be sure to check the signs for street cleaning because it is very easy to get a ticket there as there are a lot of patrollers. read more

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Came here late after a show and had possibly the best grilled bacon and cheese sandwich of my life. Milkshake was a little thin but tasted good. Service was spotty but they were also very busy. Still, we did have to stand at the register a while before we were acknowledged when we wanted to pay (two employees were just talking to one another behind the counter). Would potentially come here again, so long as I'm not on a tight schedule to be anywhere. read more

Opted to stop in last night after waiting way too long to be acknowledged at Dennys. So thankful there was another 24hr diner in the area. We walked in and our large party was acknowledged and seated immediately. TAKE NOTE DENNYS! Our server was kind and promptly took our orders AND made the food. The food was good for 3am diner food. Eggs were tasty, pancakes tasty. But I wouldn't recommend the corned beef hash. Taste fresh from the can. But other than that I would definitely recommend this spot to others looking for a late meal after a night out. read more

Open 24 hours several days per week. Classic greasy spoon with amazing breakfast. Right in the center of San Francisco and a welcome break from the overpriced options at the major hotels. I had a Denver omelette with hashbrowns and bacon. Incredible meal. read more

Pinecrest Diner - Denver Omelette with hash browns and a Diet Coke. - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California

Manual and servants all changed I think change of ownership. price increased 30 percent. Not good any more. different. read more

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Lots of food choice fast pace environment, stays packed, get there early if you can awesome service staff, fun place to come an eat all day long I highly recommend this place when in San Francisco, California read more

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Good Food Good Selection Good Prices Good People Ordered the Chicken Pesto Sandwich, Club Sandwich And The Cobb Salad Open 24 hrs A Day Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Anytime! read more

DO NOT EAT HERE!!! As we arrived to our seating area just about to sit down one of my kids noticed roaches coming out of the booth seat! We IMMEDIATELY got up and left. read more

Really no frills busy diner that offers unlimited coffee and all your typical diner food options. Came here solo for breakfast and was able to enjoy the breakfast platter of eggs, pancakes, sausage and bacon with unlimited coffee. Service is very prompt and efficient. My coffee cup was never empty for long and I did not have to wait around for the check or my food. Great spot for tourists who are looking to eat a hearty meal before a day of exploration. While the food was well made and a generous portion (nothing felt overly greasy) pancakes fluffy, eggs cooked to my heart's desire -- the meals do tend to be on the pricier side. My meal with coffee, and added hashbrowns set me back $30 which feels a bit aggressive for a breakfast at a diner. Ambience is very casual diner setting with wooden tables and a counter. Open kitchen/ griddle within view. read more

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Perfect midnight eats, excellent service, signature dishes, and a good price point! Hashbrowns 10/10

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

We stood in line for quite a while to get in here, but it is an iconic San Francisco diner, so we felt we had to check it out. It was worth the wait! We ended up going back several times (it was across the street from our hotel). It has a quintessential old-school diner vibe and the food was legit! Everything we ate there was delicious and cooked well, we will definitely be back the next time we are in San Francisco. read more

Pinecrest Diner - Brioche French Toast - Diners Near Me - San Francisco, California