22 Best Diners in San Francisco

“I love an old diner! Food was great. Super friendly guys. Eggs were undercooked but they happily fixed and let me take the others with me. They got busy so I moved to the bar and they were appreciative. I’ll be back next time I’m here in SF!“

“l love this neighborhood cafe, the food is great and the service is always friendly, warm and inviting. food service is fast and hot....love that.���“

“Amazing service and a small, clean atmosphere. The restaurant seats 18 people max, with one table seating 6, 2 tables sitting 4, and 4 single spots to sit facing the window. The patty was slightly disappointing on the “Cheezburger”, but the fries made up for it. Would definitely go again!“

“I’m not a fan of pasta but their chicken parmigiana is lit. I love their omelettes and the avocado toast with scrambled eggs and the avocado was fully loaded on the toast.

Great ambience and love their freshly squeezed orange juice which I love it. Great staff! I’d go back again!“

“I was here for the second time this morning and I absolutely loved it once again. The food is fresh and tasty, the place has a really nice vibe to it, the weekday breakfast special is great value and they are very accommodating. Best part must be the waitress working there, tho. Forgot her name sadly but she was there both times I went and she's genuinely friendly and not over the top at all. It's so refreshing to actually get good service and not have it feel like a show!

I will be coming again!“

“Was REALLY disappointed to discover Sliders had removed the self-serve bar, but I understand the difficulty of maintaining something like that, especially during the COVID era. For YEARS I used to get a double patty chili cheeseburger with fries. At the condiment bar I would add mushrooms, olives, onions and mayo. Now, no more condiment bar, or custom chili burgers, but its still a great San Francisco lunch spot. Definitely recommend.
Edit: Recently tried their Philly cheesesteak...it is the ONLY cheesesteak sandwich I can eat without adding condiments. No mayonnaise, no anything: just the seasoned meat, cheese and bun -- its perfect as is. Well done!“

“We tried this shop during our stay in the neighbourhood and loved the pancakes here. It’s a two-person-run business (one cook and one person handling the cashier, taking orders, preparing tables, and clearing up), so please be patient with the owner. She really does her best to take care of every customer, especially considering her age.

For the basic breakfast, you can choose your bread (white, wholegrain, or sourdough) and how you’d like your eggs cooked. Another homey breakfast option. 👍“

“104 year old classic diner.“

“Perfect lunch or anytime spot for comfort food and great service!“

“The food is home cooking at its best. Staff is amazing and very friendly. Always love coming here for the last 20 years. 🥰“

“It was my first time trying David's Delicatessen & Diner ever and decided to stop in for breakfast and I was exceptionally impressed with the Shakshuka it was absolutly INCREDIBLE and I would Highly Reccomend eating it with the Toasted Jewish Bread. When I ran out of bread the server brought me some without any issue. It's truly amazing that this deli has been here for 74 years! We also tried the Rueben and my wife was especially impressed. I would come back again. EASY 5 Stars!“

“Muy buena atención Y muy delicioso 😋“

“Wow, it’s highly recommended. We had a birthday party and people who worked there are nice and genuine. Thank you Sanfrancisco and thank you Pork Store Cafe🌹“

“Ive been coming here since I was 7. it's like stepping back in time! Best Patty Melt!!! Love that it never changes!!!!“

“Always swift and attentive service. The food is prepared with care and pride which can be hard to find in SF right now. Its not your fancy diner and it doesn't need to be. The focus is on the food and the quality is much better than some more expensive diners in the City.

Thanks for being here all these years and keeping the integrity consistent every visit.“

“I had dinner tonight and the food is delicious and the service of the staff that serves you is very nice“

“Excellent staff,friendly,lovely people Food amazing 👌👌 every day we’ve been walking here for breakfast Absolutely stunning Highly recommendation Thanks for everything“

“walked past and everytime full so called in food was absolutely awesome friendly staff helping out English man in San Francisco with wife“

“This is a really nice neighborhood diner. The food is fresh and the staff are very friendly. We had a really nice time and really enjoyed the food. We had walked all the way down from Lombard near fort Mason. It was a healthy walk and we really worked up an appetite.“

“I’ve been looking for proper Peking duck in San Francisco for a long time, and Win’s Restaurant absolutely delivers. This place is legit.

The duck is fantastic — expertly prepared, beautifully roasted, crisp skin, tender meat, and done the way it’s supposed to be. No shortcuts, no gimmicks, just excellent execution. Exactly what I was hoping to find.

Service was equally impressive: attentive, friendly, and professional without being intrusive. You can tell they take pride in both the food and the experience.

We also ordered the beef organ soup, which was outstanding — rich, comforting, deeply flavorful, and clearly made with care. Not something you see done well everywhere, and they nailed it.

If you’re serious about Chinese cuisine and have been searching for a place that does things above board, this is it. Couldn’t recommend it more. I’ll absolutely be back.“

“Great experience! Breakfast was the best!“

“excellente découverte nous avons adoré y aller pour le petit déjeuner. les smooties sont top“